This is exactly what I was talking about, flame bait right there. You either are a god (look above) or hated.
Or rather, an answer. The fellow above seemed to think fans of Back to the Future couldn't POSSIBLY care about gameplay as long as the characters and story are somewhat faithfully adapted, which is obviously a fallacy. It's not like those with complaints aren't Back to the Future fans, after all!
No, these people are serious. Although, I wouldn't take someone with a hammer and sickle as their avatar so seriously.
I has a sad when reading this. I occasionally have serious things to say, though only after I have preformed the Ritual of Clear Thought during a blue moon. But it DOES happen!
if people bought this as a "game," sorry you weren't fully satisfied.
This boggles my mind. Why would people buy it as something other than a game, when that's what it was advertised as? And why should fan not be disappointed?
So if they announced a new BttF movie and when you went there is was actually a song, you should be happy that it's still BttF, and not have paid for your tickets as "movie tickets" but as "stuff BttF related"?
Of course it's cool to see the characters again, but the "game" would have been better as a show or something. And you certainly don't need to buy it for the story, just watch a walkthrough. It's not like you'd be doing anything wrong, telltale doesn't exactly discourage people from doing that.
This "game" could have been friggen E-comic. And i'd still love it. what were dealing with here is Die hard fans(me) who Only care for the people behind it and the story. The other group here are people who don't really Like bttf like rather dashin, But say they do .AKA Posers.
snice this is a time travel story consider this : we are 26 years after the orginal story. MJF has PD, CL is an old man. Bob gale is also old. In 15 to 20 years from now we may not have any of these guys around anymore. Fans of the movies in the far future will be gratefull that BTTFtg exsist, THE lost footge if you will.
Look at jimi hendrix... died young, now they sell songs he recorded at concerts where you can't even hear the guy.... But we love it because it exists.
Beside look at the NES nintendo games. they could have stopped there...
I'm looking at this whole thing as if I were a time traveller myself.
....yes, it IS just my opinion that Back to the Future is worth a good game adaptation. Someone who has a different opinion would be someone that DOESN'T think it's worth a good game adaptation. Your point?
The other group here are people who don't really Like bttf like rather dashin, But say they do .AKA Posers.
I LOVE Back to the Future. That's why I think it's disrespectful to the franchise and it's fans to make a crap product. That's why I didn't buy the 25th anniversary Blu Ray set of the films, because the technical tinkering they did to "smooth over" their existing HD transfer(as seen in its pure form through Japanese HDTV airings) destroyed detail and ruined the presentation of the films I love. I don't accept and enjoy bad products released that take a piss on the franchises I love just because I love the franchise. Bob Gale can't just take a dump in a box, rig it to play a Christopher Lloyd-recorded "GREAT SCOTT" when it's opened, stamp "BACK TO THE FUTURE" on it, and have me accept it, nor would a person not truly be a fan if they found that particular product lacking in some way.
Cool, you found the "Who's Online" feature and realized its ability to see who is writing replies to what threads. Good for you, you're smarter than Telltale gives you credit.
....yes, it IS just my opinion that Back to the Future is worth a good game adaptation. Someone who has a different opinion would be someone that DOESN'T think it's worth a good game adaptation. Your point?
Your opinion: BTTF is a bad game
My opinion: BTTF is a good game
You know what I meant. Stop trying to be smart and edgy.
Cool, you found the "Who's Online" feature and realized its ability to see who is writing replies to what threads. Good for you, you're smarter than Telltale gives you credit.
Is that a compliment or a... I forgot the oppisite of compliment.... Oh well.
Ok, my point is, there are some people who enjoy this game, it's incredibly frustrating if whenever we compliment it, you reply and say why we are wrong.
Ok, my point is, there are some people who enjoy this game, it's incredibly frustrating if whenever we compliment it, you reply and say why we are wrong.
Sure, that's reasonable.
...except that's not what happened!
The post I was replying to, emphasis added in bold:
okay am i missing something???
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i've been reading some comments and a lot of people are disappointed in the BTTF game series. yes i admit its kind of a crappy game, [b[but at the same time great!! why would a person buy this is they weren't BTTF fans?[/b] the whole point in why i bought this was to see a continuing story with doc, einie, and marty. It was a FANTASTIC plotline. I love it!!! I would so buy a second season of this to see what happens. I'm actually dying to see what happens!!
if people bought this as a "game," sorry you weren't fully satisfied. But as a loyal fan of the BTTF movie franchise, this wholly thrilled me with each of its complicated concepts, hilarious dialogue, and shocking plot twists!
Specifically, the person to whom I was replying asked if people who don't like the game simply don't care about the movies, which is simply not something that is true, and is a question that directly invites a response.
Well then it should be perfectly simple to find an actually relevant post and reply to that one instead, rather than randomly deciding to harass me while I'm not doing anything worth complaining about.
This "game" could have been friggen E-comic. And i'd still love it. what were dealing with here is Die hard fans(me) who Only care for the people behind it and the story. The other group here are people who don't really Like bttf like rather dashin, But say they do .AKA Posers.
I LOVE Back to the Future. That's why I think it's disrespectful to the franchise and it's fans to make a crap product. That's why I didn't buy the 25th anniversary Blu Ray set of the films, because the technical tinkering they did to "smooth over" their existing HD transfer(as seen in its pure form through Japanese HDTV airings) destroyed detail and ruined the presentation of the films I love. I don't accept and enjoy bad products released that take a piss on the franchises I love just because I love the franchise. Bob Gale can't just take a dump in a box, rig it to play a Christopher Lloyd-recorded "GREAT SCOTT" when it's opened, stamp "BACK TO THE FUTURE" on it, and have me accept it, nor would a person not truly be a fan if they found that particular product lacking in some way.
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Like it or not this is part of the BTTF Universe now. A dump in a box is better than the NES versions. Thats why i'm grateful.
yeh i did enjoy that cartoon. Especially the Doc intros with the science experiments. also as a child i had alot of fun with the mcdonalds happy meal toys.
Like it or not this is part of the BTTF Universe now. A dump in a box is better than the NES versions. Thats why i'm grateful.
your expecting Gold when you deserve nothing.
A dump in a box is better than what I got. A dump in a box is at least honest about its contents and isn't a harmful influence on a genre of games that I love. I'd not only prefer nothing, I'd prefer a punch to the face or a knee to the groin.
A dump in a box is better than what I got. A dump in a box is at least honest about its contents and isn't a harmful influence on a genre of games that I love. I'd not only prefer nothing, I'd prefer a punch to the face or a knee to the groin.
Adventure gaming is for little kids in the 90s the only reason people play them now is for the retro effect. nostalgia.
I find bttf aceptable for this genre because its a story of the past from the past.
I mean really man you think point and click games are making a comeback?
I'd say BTTF is actually keeping it alive for the moment or else half of us wouldn't even be here.
Rather dashiting i will agree with you on one point you made.....the BLU ray. I do own these and the picture is so crystal clear sometimes its hard to NOT notice they are on a set. Some thing were intended to be blurry and I'm Glad i still own it on VHS.
Adventure gaming is for little kids in the 90s the only reason people play them now is for the retro effect. nostalgia.
I find bttf aceptable for this genre because its a story of the past from the past.
I mean really man you think point and click games are making a comeback?
I'd say BTTF is actually keeping it alive for the moment or else half of us wouldn't even be here.
I can't tell which is more insulting to the designers: Telling them their work sucks, or telling them the quality of their work simply doesn't matter and can be ignored because it's just a nostalgia-laden shell to contain what Bob Gale and the writers do(the "important part"). And hey, here's how the game's fans think about Back to the Future: The Game: for little kids, only played for the nostalgia effect, as part of a dead genre that doesn't matter and frankly is stupid. That is how the PROPONENTS of this game think about this particular product. That should say a lot.
Rather dashiting i will agree with you on one point you made.....the BLU ray. I do own these and the picture is so crystal clear sometimes its hard to NOT notice they are on a set. Some thing were intended to be blurry and I'm Glad i still own it on VHS.
...that is not what I said. The picture is artificially waxy, and is NOT "crystal clear" by any stretch of the imagination or any actual technical reckoning. I'd be HAPPY if it's what you describe, but it's not.
Adventure gaming is for little kids in the 90s the only reason people play them now is for the retro effect. nostalgia.
There is no reason to enjoy the BttF game beyond blind nostalgia. However, adventure games are still enjoyable for those of us that would rather solve a puzzle with logic and thought than shoot people in the face.
I mean really man you think point and click games are making a comeback?
I'd say BTTF is actually keeping it alive for the moment or else half of us wouldn't even be here.
... the other "half" of us have been here since 2005 or earlier, and I would actually be pretty okay with it if BttF had never been made and this newer "half" had never shown up.
Adventure gaming is for little kids in the 90s the only reason people play them now is for the retro effect. nostalgia.
I find bttf aceptable for this genre because its a story of the past from the past.
I mean really man you think point and click games are making a comeback?
I'd say BTTF is actually keeping it alive for the moment or else half of us wouldn't even be here.
Nostalgia? I have to say I never played point n click adventure games before telltale, so nostalgia aint the reason. And you are the people playing this game for nostalgia purposes.
Bttf is aceptable not because of your reasoning, but because its a story driven movie using a story driven genra of games.
No on that part.
BTTF isnt keeping the genra alive, if you noticed we had a great community beforehand always ready for telltales games, and other games of the genra like machinarium.
Specifically, the person to whom I was replying asked if people who don't like the game simply don't care about the movies, which is simply not something that is true, and is a question that directly invites a response.
Alrighttt man, heres another response:
You didn't read what i fully posted. I admitted that it WAS a crappy game and..... i am still a fan. jeez. and what i am saying is true. People are rating this on JUST the game scale. my point was that i'm just happy we have a follow up on the story. and thats all i need, NOT some intense game. im not gonna bash telltale on this game because without them, this entire plotline wouldn't exist. besides, if you made a game that you were wholly proud of, would you want people to bash it? look it from the other side of the fence.
besides its not disrespectful to the franchise if you got michael j fox and christopher lloyd working on this. they were the stars of the franchise and at least had to like what direction telltale was going in with this game. after 25 years to be STILL acting those characters, wouldn't you think they'd at least put some thought that this idea was actually a good add on to the movies??? plus telltale put so much effort into this. i commend them in their details to the story. its a simple yet great game. i didn't expect anything more than my high hopes for it.
You didn't read what i fully posted. I admitted that it WAS a crappy game and..... i am still a fan. jeez. and what i am saying is true. People are rating this on JUST the game scale. my point was that i'm just happy we have a follow up on the story. and thats all i need, NOT some intense game. im not gonna bash telltale on this game because without them, this entire plotline wouldn't exist. besides, if you made a game that you were wholly proud of, would you want people to bash it? look it from the other side of the fence.
besides its not disrespectful to the franchise if you got michael j fox and christopher lloyd working on this. they were the stars of the franchise and at least had to like what direction telltale was going in with this game. after 25 years to be STILL acting those characters, wouldn't you think they'd at least put some thought that this idea was actually a good add on to the movies??? plus telltale put so much effort into this. i commend them in their details to the story. its a simple yet great game. i didn't expect anything more than my high hopes for it.
In the end, all that matters is, if you personally enjoyed it. Not everyone will like the same thing. Let everyone have their opinions. If TTG does do a second season, I hope they use everyone's feedback to create a game based on those feedbacks.
In the end, all that matters is, if you personally enjoyed it. Not everyone will like the same thing. Let everyone have their opinions. If TTG does do a second season, I hope they use everyone's feedback to create a game based on those feedbacks.
You didn't read what i fully posted. I admitted that it WAS a crappy game and..... i am still a fan. jeez. and what i am saying is true. People are rating this on JUST the game scale. my point was that i'm just happy we have a follow up on the story. and thats all i need, NOT some intense game. im not gonna bash telltale on this game because without them, this entire plotline wouldn't exist. besides, if you made a game that you were wholly proud of, would you want people to bash it? look it from the other side of the fence.
Stories in video games aren't exactly new anymore. There are plenty of great games out there that also have great stories. Is this really how you wanted Back to the Future to return? It's Back to the Future! It's one of the coolest movie franchises of all time. Don't you think the return of Doc and Marty after all these years deserves a little something more to be plopped into a mediocre game?
Look at Duke Nukem Forever. Folks were waiting on that to come out for over a decade. And then it finally comes out and it kinda sucks. Wouldn't someone saying "I don't care that it's awful, it's MORE DUKE so I love it!" seem sort of silly?
besides its not disrespectful to the franchise if you got michael j fox and christopher lloyd working on this. they were the stars of the franchise and at least had to like what direction telltale was going in with this game. after 25 years to be STILL acting those characters, wouldn't you think they'd at least put some thought that this idea was actually a good add on to the movies??? plus telltale put so much effort into this. i commend them in their details to the story. its a simple yet great game. i didn't expect anything more than my high hopes for it.
By this logic, Terminator 3 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are both amazing films that completely hold up to the original source material. I mean, come on, they have Arnold/Harrison Ford in them! They must be good! Harrison Ford couldn't possibly be involved in new Indy if it's bad!
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This, exactly.
This is exactly what I was talking about, flame bait right there. You either are a god (look above) or hated.
Is that supposed to be sarcastic? It just seamed very sarcastic to me.
No, these people are serious. Although, I wouldn't take someone with a hammer and sickle as their avatar so seriously.
Oh OK. Well I agree with him, if not to the full extreme, the point you made was very good.
I has a sad when reading this. I occasionally have serious things to say, though only after I have preformed the Ritual of Clear Thought during a blue moon. But it DOES happen!
I don't think I like you very much.
This boggles my mind. Why would people buy it as something other than a game, when that's what it was advertised as? And why should fan not be disappointed?
So if they announced a new BttF movie and when you went there is was actually a song, you should be happy that it's still BttF, and not have paid for your tickets as "movie tickets" but as "stuff BttF related"?
Of course it's cool to see the characters again, but the "game" would have been better as a show or something. And you certainly don't need to buy it for the story, just watch a walkthrough. It's not like you'd be doing anything wrong, telltale doesn't exactly discourage people from doing that.
That's just like your opinion man.
snice this is a time travel story consider this : we are 26 years after the orginal story. MJF has PD, CL is an old man. Bob gale is also old. In 15 to 20 years from now we may not have any of these guys around anymore. Fans of the movies in the far future will be gratefull that BTTFtg exsist, THE lost footge if you will.
Look at jimi hendrix... died young, now they sell songs he recorded at concerts where you can't even hear the guy.... But we love it because it exists.
Beside look at the NES nintendo games. they could have stopped there...
I'm looking at this whole thing as if I were a time traveller myself.
I LOVE Back to the Future. That's why I think it's disrespectful to the franchise and it's fans to make a crap product. That's why I didn't buy the 25th anniversary Blu Ray set of the films, because the technical tinkering they did to "smooth over" their existing HD transfer(as seen in its pure form through Japanese HDTV airings) destroyed detail and ruined the presentation of the films I love. I don't accept and enjoy bad products released that take a piss on the franchises I love just because I love the franchise. Bob Gale can't just take a dump in a box, rig it to play a Christopher Lloyd-recorded "GREAT SCOTT" when it's opened, stamp "BACK TO THE FUTURE" on it, and have me accept it, nor would a person not truly be a fan if they found that particular product lacking in some way.
Cool, you found the "Who's Online" feature and realized its ability to see who is writing replies to what threads. Good for you, you're smarter than Telltale gives you credit.
Your opinion: BTTF is a bad game
My opinion: BTTF is a good game
You know what I meant. Stop trying to be smart and edgy.
It's just your opinion that shit doesn't taste good.
It's just your opinion that it's a bad idea to jump off a building.
It's just your opinion that the use of words containing the letter "z" is acceptable in polite society.
Is that a compliment or a... I forgot the oppisite of compliment.... Oh well.
...except that's not what happened!
The post I was replying to, emphasis added in bold:
Specifically, the person to whom I was replying asked if people who don't like the game simply don't care about the movies, which is simply not something that is true, and is a question that directly invites a response.
I just wanted to tell you. That's all.
You must really love the Animated Series, then.
Like it or not this is part of the BTTF Universe now. A dump in a box is better than the NES versions. Thats why i'm grateful.
your expecting Gold when you deserve nothing.
yeh i did enjoy that cartoon. Especially the Doc intros with the science experiments. also as a child i had alot of fun with the mcdonalds happy meal toys.
Adventure gaming is for little kids in the 90s the only reason people play them now is for the retro effect. nostalgia.
I find bttf aceptable for this genre because its a story of the past from the past.
I mean really man you think point and click games are making a comeback?
I'd say BTTF is actually keeping it alive for the moment or else half of us wouldn't even be here.
You would be wrong. Adventure Gamers has 47 adventure games listed as coming out soon, and that's just major and announced ones.
...that is not what I said. The picture is artificially waxy, and is NOT "crystal clear" by any stretch of the imagination or any actual technical reckoning. I'd be HAPPY if it's what you describe, but it's not.
There is no reason to enjoy the BttF game beyond blind nostalgia. However, adventure games are still enjoyable for those of us that would rather solve a puzzle with logic and thought than shoot people in the face.
... the other "half" of us have been here since 2005 or earlier, and I would actually be pretty okay with it if BttF had never been made and this newer "half" had never shown up.
Nostalgia? I have to say I never played point n click adventure games before telltale, so nostalgia aint the reason. And you are the people playing this game for nostalgia purposes.
Bttf is aceptable not because of your reasoning, but because its a story driven movie using a story driven genra of games.
No on that part.
BTTF isnt keeping the genra alive, if you noticed we had a great community beforehand always ready for telltales games, and other games of the genra like machinarium.
Alrighttt man, heres another response:
You didn't read what i fully posted. I admitted that it WAS a crappy game and..... i am still a fan. jeez. and what i am saying is true. People are rating this on JUST the game scale. my point was that i'm just happy we have a follow up on the story. and thats all i need, NOT some intense game. im not gonna bash telltale on this game because without them, this entire plotline wouldn't exist. besides, if you made a game that you were wholly proud of, would you want people to bash it? look it from the other side of the fence.
besides its not disrespectful to the franchise if you got michael j fox and christopher lloyd working on this. they were the stars of the franchise and at least had to like what direction telltale was going in with this game. after 25 years to be STILL acting those characters, wouldn't you think they'd at least put some thought that this idea was actually a good add on to the movies??? plus telltale put so much effort into this. i commend them in their details to the story. its a simple yet great game. i didn't expect anything more than my high hopes for it.
In the end, all that matters is, if you personally enjoyed it. Not everyone will like the same thing. Let everyone have their opinions. If TTG does do a second season, I hope they use everyone's feedback to create a game based on those feedbacks.
I completely agree with you.
Stories in video games aren't exactly new anymore. There are plenty of great games out there that also have great stories. Is this really how you wanted Back to the Future to return? It's Back to the Future! It's one of the coolest movie franchises of all time. Don't you think the return of Doc and Marty after all these years deserves a little something more to be plopped into a mediocre game?
Look at Duke Nukem Forever. Folks were waiting on that to come out for over a decade. And then it finally comes out and it kinda sucks. Wouldn't someone saying "I don't care that it's awful, it's MORE DUKE so I love it!" seem sort of silly?
By this logic, Terminator 3 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are both amazing films that completely hold up to the original source material. I mean, come on, they have Arnold/Harrison Ford in them! They must be good! Harrison Ford couldn't possibly be involved in new Indy if it's bad!