I just hope that for most of the season, he only shows up at the very beginning of the episodes. I didn't really like him showing up in between actual Sam&Max segments like he did in this episode. He can introduce the story, but once he's gone he should be gone, unless/until he actually becomes a character that Sam and Max interact with later on.
I could not disagree more, he is my favorite new character and I think without him the season looses its 60's B-Movie/Twilight Zone feel. I hope to never see him interacting with Sam and Max, or it has to be in a clever way. He is perfect just narrating the story.
i don't hate him, but i did hate that he kept interrupting the game, and that he kept insisting that its ME saving the world. But other than that he's a pretty cool character
I like Rod Serling-man. Which is what I'm calling him.
Constantly saying that I'm involved with the story just reminds me of this. (Yeah, I know that's not really Rod Serling, but he's a convincing sound-a-like)
I really don't get what's annoying you people. I thought his cut-offs were awesome, and they were only near the end and the beginning, if I remember correctly. Reminded me of G-man, when something happens and he just freezes time and talks to you.
Don't tell me why, but he reminds me alot of G-Man.
While pasty-faced enough, he lacks the ominious eyes - or worse, the fear-inducing smirk - that give the G-Man his unique creepyness (Back to 2003 anyone?) Plus, the narrator's too sharply dressed.
Wow, this forum... Whenever you guys encounter a charecter who doesn't exactly fit like the soda poppers, Superball, Hugh Bliss or Brady Culture (all of whom I really liked except for Culture) you are revolted instantly, geez. It's good to have a little disenance once in a while.
It's good to have a little disenance once in a while.
Y'mean dissonance or dissent? I dunno, I usually assume that straight-up stating ones hatred for a character is usually more of conversational gun powder rather than seriousness.
Anyways, I like the narrator when he's bookending the story, but he does seem a bit overbearing. "YOU are in control, only YOU can save the world, only YOU can prevent forest fires," gets to be a bit annoying.
I think he's okay, although i could imagine a way cooler narrator as well. I don't especially like him but i also don't hate him. He just seems a bit too artificial and i would appreciate if he only shows up in the beginning and after the game ended. Rod Serling incarnation in Sam&Max.
Wow, this forum... Whenever you guys encounter a charecter who doesn't exactly fit like the soda poppers, Superball, Hugh Bliss or Brady Culture (all of whom I really liked except for Culture) you are revolted instantly, geez. It's good to have a little disenance once in a while.
These guys are all awesome. I want to see Hugh Bliss back! But those Soda Poppers... grrrrr
On a sidenote, was that brain in a jar voices by same guy as Hugh Bliss? Maybe it IS Hugh Bliss? That's the first thing that struck me when I heard that brain speaking in-game.
I like the narrator, although I agree with whoever said that it might help if you're more familiar with what he's a parody of (in that case, you guys need to watch more Twilight Zone!). He's supposed to be a little campy and over-the-top!
I'm also curious to see if he's going to play a role in the story aside from being the host of the show. If he is, maybe the fact that he's constantly addressing the player will be important somehow?
The brain isn't voiced by William Kasten, he's voiced by Andrew Chaikin, who voiced Max in Culture Shock. William Kasten also voiced the radio announcer and one of the cultists, I think.
Not really sure I like where this season is going, but I'm gonna stay open minded and give it 2-3 more episodes before I start to judge for real. Main concerns are that a, narrator robs the actuality that gameplay is b, Max special feat is really narrowing down the range of possibilities and thus it may get boring and c, that I'm going to get upset at continued sloppyness in the polygon area.
The narrator is like a rainbow of shining hope on a platter of wonder engraved with words of wisdom carved with lightning struck from a sea of clouds of happiness and bliss woven from candy canes and chocolate shaped like a rainbow of shining hope on a platter of wonder engraved with words of wisdom carved with lightning struck from a sea of clouds of happiness and bliss woven from candy canes and chocolate shaped like a rainbow of shining hope on a platter of wonder engraved with words of wisdom carved with lightning struck from a sea of clouds of happiness and bliss woven from candy canes and chocolate shaped like goodness.
The narrator really adds ambience and flavor to the story, I have to agree that the episode really wouldn't have been the same without him.
But, if anything, I'd have loved for him to be alot more sinister and evil-sounding.
Constantly saying that I'm involved with the story just reminds me of this. (Yeah, I know that's not really Rod Serling, but he's a convincing look-a-like)
That actually *is* Rod Sterling, but it's not his voice. The video is actually from an old Twilight Zone episode.
I have already voiced my support for the narrator.. but let me elaborate... He adds to the b-movie scifi vibe of the series... he also helps pass along useful information and or back story.. without Sam or Max have to spell things out blatantly... this way they can remain in character the entire time and not break the forth wall too much.
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Constantly saying that I'm involved with the story just reminds me of this. (Yeah, I know that's not really Rod Serling, but he's a convincing sound-a-like)
No no....head explody, while Max gets to watch. So at least something good comes out of the narrator.
(Okay, I thought the narrator was good in the trailer, but in game he annoyed me so much)
I also like old campy sci-fi.
While pasty-faced enough, he lacks the ominious eyes - or worse, the fear-inducing smirk - that give the G-Man his unique creepyness (Back to 2003 anyone?) Plus, the narrator's too sharply dressed.
There's definitely a bit of G-Man influence, though the G-Man's mid-action freezes and soliloquies are naturally a lot more menacing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xes0F36eTJA
Obviously the Twilight zone narration is another inspiration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ClcI5nTs8
Y'mean dissonance or dissent? I dunno, I usually assume that straight-up stating ones hatred for a character is usually more of conversational gun powder rather than seriousness.
Anyways, I like the narrator when he's bookending the story, but he does seem a bit overbearing. "YOU are in control, only YOU can save the world, only YOU can prevent forest fires," gets to be a bit annoying.
THIS. A thousand times THIS.
Definitely.
These guys are all awesome. I want to see Hugh Bliss back! But those Soda Poppers... grrrrr
and hey, he's the devil himself, i guess. show a little respect.
edit: and no, hugh bliss's voice is horrible.
btw., have you seen "reaper"? Ray Wise is the best devil EVER!!!!
On a sidenote, was that brain in a jar voices by same guy as Hugh Bliss? Maybe it IS Hugh Bliss? That's the first thing that struck me when I heard that brain speaking in-game.
I liked the narrator, but he shouldn't be constantly reminding me that I'm playing a game and that it's an epic saga with 5 episodes.
I'm also curious to see if he's going to play a role in the story aside from being the host of the show. If he is, maybe the fact that he's constantly addressing the player will be important somehow?
But, if anything, I'd have loved for him to be alot more sinister and evil-sounding.
It's a trick to fool you into trusting him, and then the next second, when you least except it, he's spraying your face with water with it.
That actually *is* Rod Sterling, but it's not his voice. The video is actually from an old Twilight Zone episode.