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Style shift angers people because its a violation of what they liked about the series. The first two games have a very consistent Disney-like style that was co
by steveo66 4y ago
Style shift angers people because its a violation of what they liked about the series.
The first two games have a very consistent Disney-like style that was common Lucasarts adventure games of the era and earlier. The third game is flashier and more stylized take on the same thing, but ultimately still looks fairly mainstream American animation, a bit more stylized, just more like Don Bluth having a very bad day or Nickelodeon with a huge budget than Disney. The fourth game is essentially the same style as Curse, just in 3D - and it was clearly a bad decision, aesthetically, to go 3D - the tech wasn’t there. Tales, which isn’t exactly a sequel (specifically my understanding is Gilbert regards this as Monkey Island 5, not Tales), is a more successful attempt at essentially the same look as the fourth game.
Ron Gilbert really underestimated the artwork direction Steven purcell(Sam and max) brought.
This is probably the George Lucas star wars prequel effect in action. Some people NEED editors and feedback. After playing Thimbleweed Park, Im convinced Gilbert is one of them. I have no doubt the backlash against him will only get worse as people actually play the game ala the star wars prequels.
- legitster 4y agoI don't think the art direction is bad. But to my eyes it looks cheap and/or lazy. Like a phone game (or, honestly a decent Flash animation from 2010). I think you hit the nail on the head. Gilbert has grumped for 20+ years about finally making the game he wants. But some of the magic looks to be missing. Still, I will give him the benefit of the doubt. I am definitely going to buy the game.
- georgebarnett 4y ago> I have no doubt the backlash against him will only get worse as people actually play the game I’m reminded of a jingle I heard years ago.. It’s ok to not like things, but don’t be a dick about the things you don’t like.
- techdragon 4y agoI’m really trying to set this to a few bars of music in my head to make this a “jingle” but it’s such a long sentence for a jingle it just seems so weird. I would love to see/listen to the original you heard. It’s a great piece of advice to live by though.
- fingerlocks 4y agoDo you know the Sleep Country USA jingle? Why be a dick about things you don’t like? ding!
- Teever 4y agohttps://youtu.be/0la5DBtOVNI https://youtu.be/0la5DBtOVNI
- steveo66 4y agoThe best thing a person can do is not be naive. Two good recent examples are the sonic the hedgehog movie where the director and sega was basically bullied to fix their 3d models and the top gun sequel. The Top Gun sequel is fascinating as Tom Cruise put a lot of work capturing the spirit and look of the first movie even 30 years later and its a huge billion dollar hit. If Top Gun 2 suddenly changed visual styles or tone, im sure people would have been upset.
- georgebarnett 4y agoIt's OK to not like the work somebody produces. It's not OK to be a dick about it and harass them. The author owes you nothing.