Full Throttle, not just a clever name

The Hierophant · 08-07-2002, 07:25 AM

Howdy, not sure how appropriate this post is for the general discussion forum but ah well, moderators feel free to get rid of it if you don't approve.

Anyways, yesterday I managed to find a copy of Lucasart's 'Full Throttle' in a super-budget, no-frills bargain bargain bin. Being a big fan of Adventure games (and particularly Lucasarts adventures) I eagerly picked it up and got started.
The game was bought on Monday.
The game was finished on Tuesday.
I couldn't believe how short the game was. Abrupt shortness is something I certainly havn't come to expect from Lucasarts. Now, normally I'm not amazingly great at finishing adventure games, but this time I was able to rip through all of the puzzles that the game threw at me.
Now, If you're still even reading this you're probably wondering 'what the hell is this guy's point???' well, what I'm wondering is has anyone else who has played this game found it to be exceptionally short/easy? Or is it merely a case of me somehow developing supernatural powers of puzzle-solving and transcending my former mortal existence to become a luminescent being of pure adventure-game solving power?
And if it's neither, how about the sequel they're making eh? Right on! More rough, tough biker-types!

johnny · 08-07-2002, 07:36 AM

I remember my brother once bought a game (3 cd's) about some underwater story. So you spent most of your time in a sub. It looked great, but in less than a day he finished the game. Bit of a bummer i guess.

08-07-2002, 07:43 AM

Depends on what kind of game you're used to, I suppose. If you've only played Super Mario Brothers (for argument's sake) all your life, then you're going to have a bit of a hard time dealing with some of the more challenging games on the market.

Anyway, I'm sorry to hear that, Hierophant. I've often had bad luck with games like that. Once I bought a game and only later saw that it was an expansion to another game - after I squinted and read the microscopic letters at the back of the box, that is. Wasn't the end of the world because I took it back to the shop, but it was annoying even so.

Neb · 08-07-2002, 08:33 AM

It took me a reasonable while to beat. But mainly because I took some breaks, I think, and got stuck in a few places by my lack of ability to see the obvious.

Dundee Slaytern · 08-07-2002, 09:24 AM

Full Throttle, not just a clever name,
it is a bloody fantastic game!

When I first played Full Throttle, it took me weeks to complete it. My record time for completing it is 45 minutes.

It is simply one of the best and funniest games I have ever played, and I still giggle from the time I threw the plush bunnies into the truck's engine fan. Then there is the incident where I accidentally misled the security guard to think that the chain-smoking projector lady is getting the hots for him( the horror).

The Biker Haikus in the credits was a nice touch, and the bunnies too. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Full Throttle rocks, and all Adventure fans should get it and play it.

[ 08-07-2002, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

Beaumanoir · 08-07-2002, 02:55 PM

I Loved Full Throttle, And I Didn't Find It Too Short Either. With These Games, It Just Depends On Your Personal Puzzle Solving Skill. What's Obvious To Some May Be Bamboozling To Others

Wurm · 08-07-2002, 04:20 PM

I also loved Full Throttle!

and when it came out it was made for a 486 running 3.11....

It took aloooooooooooot longer to finish back then

Grimslade · 08-17-2002, 08:27 AM

I don't like these type of games, because they require you to actually think.

08-07-2002, 07:25 AM	#1
The Hierophant Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand. Age: 42 Posts: 2,860	Howdy, not sure how appropriate this post is for the general discussion forum but ah well, moderators feel free to get rid of it if you don't approve. Anyways, yesterday I managed to find a copy of Lucasart's 'Full Throttle' in a super-budget, no-frills bargain bargain bin. Being a big fan of Adventure games (and particularly Lucasarts adventures) I eagerly picked it up and got started. The game was bought on Monday. The game was finished on Tuesday. I couldn't believe how short the game was. Abrupt shortness is something I certainly havn't come to expect from Lucasarts. Now, normally I'm not amazingly great at finishing adventure games, but this time I was able to rip through all of the puzzles that the game threw at me. Now, If you're still even reading this you're probably wondering 'what the hell is this guy's point???' well, what I'm wondering is has anyone else who has played this game found it to be exceptionally short/easy? Or is it merely a case of me somehow developing supernatural powers of puzzle-solving and transcending my former mortal existence to become a luminescent being of pure adventure-game solving power? And if it's neither, how about the sequel they're making eh? Right on! More rough, tough biker-types! __________________ [img]\"hosted/Hierophant.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Strewth!

08-07-2002, 07:36 AM	#2
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	I remember my brother once bought a game (3 cd's) about some underwater story. So you spent most of your time in a sub. It looked great, but in less than a day he finished the game. Bit of a bummer i guess. __________________

08-07-2002, 09:24 AM	#5
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	Full Throttle, not just a clever name, it is a bloody fantastic game! When I first played Full Throttle, it took me weeks to complete it. My record time for completing it is 45 minutes. It is simply one of the best and funniest games I have ever played, and I still giggle from the time I threw the plush bunnies into the truck's engine fan. Then there is the incident where I accidentally misled the security guard to think that the chain-smoking projector lady is getting the hots for him( the horror). The Biker Haikus in the credits was a nice touch, and the bunnies too. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] Full Throttle rocks, and all Adventure fans should get it and play it. [ 08-07-2002, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ] __________________ Click On The Image For BG2 Information Land of the Psycho-moe

08-07-2002, 02:55 PM	#6
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	I Loved Full Throttle, And I Didn't Find It Too Short Either. With These Games, It Just Depends On Your Personal Puzzle Solving Skill. What's Obvious To Some May Be Bamboozling To Others __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

08-07-2002, 04:20 PM	#7
Wurm Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Grafenwöhr Bayern Germany Age: 59 Posts: 640	I also loved Full Throttle! and when it came out it was made for a 486 running 3.11.... It took aloooooooooooot longer to finish back then __________________ [url]\"http://www.sharkyforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6\" target=\"_blank\">Come visit where I Moderate <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" /> </a><br />[url]\"http://www.bsforums.com\" target=\"_blank\"> And also visit the nicest group of OTers I know <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> </a>

08-07-2002, 07:43 AM	#3
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	Depends on what kind of game you're used to, I suppose. If you've only played Super Mario Brothers (for argument's sake) all your life, then you're going to have a bit of a hard time dealing with some of the more challenging games on the market. Anyway, I'm sorry to hear that, Hierophant. I've often had bad luck with games like that. Once I bought a game and only later saw that it was an expansion to another game - after I squinted and read the microscopic letters at the back of the box, that is. Wasn't the end of the world because I took it back to the shop, but it was annoying even so.

08-07-2002, 08:33 AM	#4
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	It took me a reasonable while to beat. But mainly because I took some breaks, I think, and got stuck in a few places by my lack of ability to see the obvious.

08-17-2002, 08:27 AM	#8
Grimslade Drow Warrior Join Date: April 25, 2002 Location: Australia Age: 42 Posts: 271	I don't like these type of games, because they require you to actually think.

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