brkl Posted October 21, 2008 I didn't really know what to think about this game at first, even though Ron Gilbert is involved. Maybe it's the name, but it didn't sound appealing at first. Now I've seen these, and I'm a believer: The Battle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfT3QqudNSY The RPG - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iJONvyGjOk The Adventure - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQj0UgIs9a8 I really liked the first episode of the Penny Arcade game, so I expect I'll be buying this too if it runs on this god-awful laptop which is my only potential gaming platform here in Scotland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted October 21, 2008 Those trailers made a lot more interested in this game as well. I hope we'll actually get to see some gameplay (or the actual game) soon. Has there even been rumors on when this is going to be released? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted October 21, 2008 I enjoyed those trailers. It seems every single time I visit YouTube for any reason whatsoever, some ass comment gets on my nerves: Sorry Ron but the Diablo/Adventure mix just isn't working for me.You are better at making stories. The funny items are not enough to relieve the tediousness of leveling up. Get back to what you do best : a funny, well done adventure with the rare fight if necessary (think cinemaware) but not endless hack'n slash like this. Shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted October 21, 2008 Maybe we should ask that guy where he got the game so he could write that in-depth review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted October 21, 2008 It seems every single time I visit YouTube for any reason whatsoever, some ass comment gets on my nerves http://www.chrisfinke.com/addons/youtube-comment-snob/ That one would've probably gotten through though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted October 21, 2008 Who in the world reads comments that other people leave anywhere? It's such a ridiculous practice, I can't fathom its usefulness. Regardless, Deathspank will probably be fun. Ron's been wanting to make this for quite some time, so I'm curious what it'll be. I will agree that the immediate premise is too vague to really know what's going to happen, but screenshots should remedy that. I still want to play the Penny Arcade games by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted October 21, 2008 People always like knowing what other people think about something, whether it's to reinforce their own feelings or to give them something to argue about. We wouldn't all be sat on forums, otherwise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted October 22, 2008 It appears someone agrees with you Rodi... # TzG Says:April 26th, 2008 at 7:50 am wouldn't this end up blocking all comments on the count that they all suck? ...although apparently not seeing the irony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted October 22, 2008 Who in the world reads comments that other people leave anywhere? It's such a ridiculous practice, I can't fathom its usefulness. After reading this I am wondering that myself. (You set yourself up, here, sorry man. I hereby prescribe you: Your own medicine.) Also, I recommend YouTube Comment Snob. Possibly the best Firefox plugin ever. It hides YouTube comments which contain too many spelling mistakes, no capital letters or punctuation, gratuitous capital letters or punctuation, gratuitous profanity, etc. It doesn't censor against unnecessarily verbose pretentious wanking, unfortunately, but it does get rid of 99% of the useless garbage in YouTube comments. Edit: Oops! I apparently didn't read the whole thread (can't fathom why), and missed that Nappi already linked to the comment snob. Sorry for the repeat information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted October 22, 2008 Hehe, but you know there's a difference between a forum that you've visited for years and years, which has an ecosystem of interesting people that you feel a connection with, and some random Youtube site visited by huge quantities of trolls who have nothing interesting to say except that they've posted first, or egregious oneliners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlevania Posted October 22, 2008 Don't have any feelings about the game, but I liked the "+6 @%!!!" Groin Kickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Posted October 22, 2008 Who in the world reads comments that other people leave anywhere? I used to read the comments left on the fabulous articles and news posts on idlethumbs.net This game reminds me a lot of the Munchkin card game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted October 27, 2008 I too liked the videos... they showed that there's still some decent humour to be had from the Grumpy Gamer. Looking forward to this, for sure! As for YouTube, well DanJW left the best bit of advice I've ever read here just over a year ago: http://www.idlethumbs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5434&highlight=sites+avoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted October 28, 2008 The items seem similar to Kingdon of Loathing. Not that that's a bad thing of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted September 1, 2009 DeatSpank Preview !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted September 1, 2009 I found the first Penny Arcade game to be dull and one-dimensional, even though I was a fan of Paper Mario and The Thousand-Year Door (a game it takes after a fair bit, I thought). Was the second one an improvement over the first one? I hope Deathspank doesn't suck. The screenshots are a bit tired-looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted September 1, 2009 I found the first Penny Arcade game to be dull and one-dimensional I tried the demo but didn't like it. I'm not a big fan of PA anyway (although the comics are quite often good). I hope Deathspank doesn't suck. The screenshots are a bit tired-looking. Yes, the screenshots didn't really impress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thyroid Posted September 1, 2009 Yes, the screenshots didn't really impress I liked this one a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted September 1, 2009 I liked this one a lot. That one looks like the heightmap has had some effort put into it, and the clouds don't repeat. The others, not so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorn Posted September 1, 2009 They look like there's been a huge amount of effort in to making them look crappy and 2d. I suspect this is one of those things you might need to see in motion to appreciate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted September 1, 2009 They look like there's been a huge amount of effort in to making them look crappy and 2d. I suspect this is one of those things you might need to see in motion to appreciate.That's what I am hoping for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted September 1, 2009 I could never seem to find Ron's exact involvement in the Rain Slick games. It doesn't help there's no credits to be found anywhere on the internet. I don't think the game looks that bad, maybe cluttered and sloppy somewhat and a little low poly, but it's definitely not anywhere near ugly. I'm excited to see what Mr. Adventure Game man can cook up in a game that's not solely adventure. That will be worth seeing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted September 1, 2009 I could never seem to find Ron's exact involvement in the Rain Slick games. It doesn't help there's no credits to be found anywhere on the internet.I don't think the game looks that bad, maybe cluttered and sloppy somewhat and a little low poly, but it's definitely not anywhere near ugly. I'm excited to see what Mr. Adventure Game man can cook up in a game that's not solely adventure. That will be worth seeing. The credits are on YouTube and Gilbert is credited alphabetically with all the other Hothead employees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted September 1, 2009 The credits are on YouTube and Gilbert is credited alphabetically with all the other Hothead employees. Hmm, I couldn't find the video with a few different searches, but I'm guessing it's just sort of "Hothead Team:" and then lists the names as studios sometimes do? Do you know with your insider scoops sort of what he contributed to the game? Did he help design a lot of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted September 1, 2009 Man, if it were a PSP or DS game it'd look amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
