Return to Monkey Island

[Kor]

Not a big fan of the art style. The first few games despite being the pixels, felt quite alive, had lots of detail and evoked quite a lot of character. This on the other hand feels rather flat and lifeless. And not a fan of the long faces.

Why the long face?

I do think the new visual style is a little too stylized/abstract looking. It reminds me of some illustrations for kids' books or comics from the nineties, from a particular artist. I'm drawing a blank, but I remember seeing it in multiple books and magazines.

Kor

 

[Timby]

It's just not going to be the same without Earl Boen's LeChuck snarling, "THREEPwood!"

 

[Owain Taggart]

I do think the new visual style is a little too stylized/abstract looking.

Yeah, I think that's it. Although I'll say it does look better in motion. But in these types of games we spend most of our time on individual screens while solving puzzles, and it's those that seem to be lacking detail.

 

[Nightowl1701]

Return to Monkey Island was released today = aka International Talk like a Pirate Day.

 

[Timelord79 (he/him)]

I played (and streamed) it.
Finished it yesterday.
All in all, I loved it.
You get used to the new art style quickly while playing and fits the whole vibe of the game really well.

Here is the full playthrough on my channel. #shamelessplug

obvious spoilers warning in case you plan to play yourself.

Part 1
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1597314322

Part 2
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1598216460

Part 3
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1599143637

Part 4
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1600152005