It’s soundtrack combined big band, jazz, and multiple international music styles in one of the best tracklists ever laid down for a video game. While I can’t speak for all gamers, this is exciting in a way that Halo remake announcements frankly aren’t - Grim Fandango was a game that explored cultures and concepts that most games didn’t even think of touching its mythology and storytelling leaned on classic film and cultural traditions from outside the United States and blended them beautifully.

The game is set to receive a full remastering, with a release on “other” platforms following sometime after the PS4 and Vita launch. 12 trophies ( 1 4 7 ) The Three Trials The Journey Under Monkey Island Guybrush Kicks Butt Sharp Tongue Recordkeeper Marooned Everyone Human Cannonball. Featuring an all new re-imagined contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in high definition, complete voice over by members of the original Monkey Island franchise cast. If you didn’t play the original 16 years ago, don’t miss the chance to dive into it. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic pirate adventure game from LucasArts in gorgeous HD detail. PAX 2009: Ron Gilbert address at open-to-the-public expo lauds the indie gaming scene and its power to take risks. Sony’s decision to bring the game back for PS4 and PS Vita, with other platforms apparently to follow, is exciting news. Monkey Island creator gets arty in PAX keynote. I second this and also Id add Grim Fandango to the list.

4y Chanerooo Indeed they are (Day of the Tentacle was free early this year).

The game’s artistic style (based on Mexican Day of the Dead figurines, known as calacas), its blend of Central American mythology, film noir setting, and its often hilarious writing created one of the all-time best adventure games. Thimbleweed Park is a brand new point and click adventure from the creator of Monkey Island and its available on PS4. In 1998, LucasArts (then at the height of its gaming prowess), released the cult and critical hit Grim Fandango.

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