Nah.... I enjoyed FT, but to me the story ends in a way that shouldn't be disturbed. Ben did what he needed to, Mo took the reigns of her father's company and the bad guys were... disposed.
I'd like to think that Ben is out there, riding his bike on unknown roads, while Mo is busy designing new bikes. OK, I'm not in a creative mood, but my point is: There is no need to continue that IP.
Besides, I think that after doing MI and expanding platforms (as seen on S&M:S3) and a few other surprises (that are probably being worked on), Telltale is near the point of <drum-rolls>Making an original IP</drum-rolls>
I feel the need to reiterate, only because I just recently reread the Bill Tiller interview. Granted, the two titles that Telltale announced are awesome, and I expect that they will be successful, but Full Throttle really deserves some sort of second chance. Even though some of you say it doesn't really need a sequel, the plot for Payback showed that there is more that can be explored and more that Ben could do out in this apocalyptic universe. There was a strong story behind it. And at the end of the day that is what Telltale does best.
Telltale Games could take the franchise and really do some good with it. It would be very easy for each episode to take place at a different location along the road, building up the plot until a climactic finale. Seriously, considering what they did with Sam and Max and Tales of Monkey Island I can truthfully say that I wouldn't want it in any other company's hands.
Oh man. I'm glad I'm not the only one who really wanted to see another Full Throttle game... but with Roy Conrad gone, not sure it'd be quite the same. R.I.P., Roy & F.T.
Oh man. I'm glad I'm not the only one who really wanted to see another Full Throttle game... but with Roy Conrad gone, not sure it'd be quite the same. R.I.P., Roy & F.T.
I'm sure that there is somebody out there who could fill his shoes if there were to be another Full Throttle game. It's just a matter of finding them, and not just getting some cheap replacement whose voice bears no resemblance to Roy's.
3D, definitely. I'm trying to think of it in a style that Telltale would do. The 3D didn't affect Tales, or ruin it for Tales, nor did it wreck Sam and Max.
And another thing, if you look at the original Full Throttle there really aren't any four letter words or anything gory. None of the Telltale games have any of this either. This is seriously right up their alley.
And another thing, if you look at the original Full Throttle there really aren't any four letter words or anything gory. None of the Telltale games have any of this either.
Quoth the hyperkinetic rabbity thing: "That's none of your DAMN business computer!"
Another thing to consider about a potential Full Throttle sequel; 2D or 3D?
Definitely 3D. The 3D models for Hell on Wheels looked pretty good for 2003, except that Ben was entirely too squinty... I imagine TTG could do well with a similar visual style.
I'm sure that there is somebody out there who could fill his shoes if there were to be another Full Throttle game. It's just a matter of finding them, and not just getting some cheap replacement whose voice bears no resemblance to Roy's.
James McCaffrey who is voicing Max Payne has a close resemblance to Roy Conrads in my opinion, he could be a good candidate.
But I would love a new FT game, I liked the first one very much.
If anything, Tales of Monkey Island showed us that Telltale could give games a serious side to them, as opposed to the zany side that is Sam and Max.
Throttle could really take itself seriously if Telltale does it right. Which they would. In a heartbeat. If anything, the two new properties (Future and Jurassic) they acquired seem like the kind that won't be too cartoony or silly.
I will also say this. An adventure game like Full Throttle would be a real challenge for the folks over at Telltale. The original kept things very much grounded in reality. There were no giant bees or talking animals or voodoo powers or magics of any kind. I don't consider hover-technology to really be any sort of magic...hope you all feel the same.
For Throttle, the game would have to have a coherent and believable story that is fleshed in reality. No falling back on any sort of secret powers. Every action would be influenced by human motivation, just as the first game was. Again, maybe not what Telltale was looking for, as a lot of their stories take place in fantasy worlds. But I sure as hell would love to see them try.
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I'd like to think that Ben is out there, riding his bike on unknown roads, while Mo is busy designing new bikes. OK, I'm not in a creative mood, but my point is: There is no need to continue that IP.
Besides, I think that after doing MI and expanding platforms (as seen on S&M:S3) and a few other surprises (that are probably being worked on), Telltale is near the point of <drum-rolls>Making an original IP</drum-rolls>
You mean Tales.
They can only harm the original games that are so dear to most users here.
Think of it as Disney doing yet another Bambi or Peter Pan sequel, they actually had Cinderella travelling back in time you know...
Telltale Games could take the franchise and really do some good with it. It would be very easy for each episode to take place at a different location along the road, building up the plot until a climactic finale. Seriously, considering what they did with Sam and Max and Tales of Monkey Island I can truthfully say that I wouldn't want it in any other company's hands.
See, for me I can ignore sequels I have no interest in, and the sanctity of the original remains unscathed.
I'm sure that there is somebody out there who could fill his shoes if there were to be another Full Throttle game. It's just a matter of finding them, and not just getting some cheap replacement whose voice bears no resemblance to Roy's.
Agreed. I'm sure Telltale could pull it off without him, but it needs his touch and input to make it as truly great as the last one.
Another thing to consider about a potential Full Throttle sequel; 2D or 3D?
And another thing, if you look at the original Full Throttle there really aren't any four letter words or anything gory. None of the Telltale games have any of this either. This is seriously right up their alley.
Quoth the hyperkinetic rabbity thing: "That's none of your DAMN business computer!"
Definitely 3D. The 3D models for Hell on Wheels looked pretty good for 2003, except that Ben was entirely too squinty... I imagine TTG could do well with a similar visual style.
He died of lung cancer a few years ago.
(Conrad, that is, not Hamill.)
James McCaffrey who is voicing Max Payne has a close resemblance to Roy Conrads in my opinion, he could be a good candidate.
But I would love a new FT game, I liked the first one very much.
I haven't seen that movie (and don't want to) except for this scene. Which I thought was pretty funny.
Throttle could really take itself seriously if Telltale does it right. Which they would. In a heartbeat. If anything, the two new properties (Future and Jurassic) they acquired seem like the kind that won't be too cartoony or silly.
For Throttle, the game would have to have a coherent and believable story that is fleshed in reality. No falling back on any sort of secret powers. Every action would be influenced by human motivation, just as the first game was. Again, maybe not what Telltale was looking for, as a lot of their stories take place in fantasy worlds. But I sure as hell would love to see them try.