ToMI Ch. 4 - The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood: Now Available! [Archive]

Jake

10/30/2009, 11:13 am

Tales of Monkey Island
The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

It's out! Download it! (http://www.telltalegames.com/download/trialofguybrush)

Official Description: Guybrush returns to Flotsam Island, but forget about a hero's welcome. Handed over to De Singe by the backstabbing Morgan LeFlay, Guybrush is seized by an angry mob and put on trial! With a silk-tongued prosecutor in his face and a hangman's noose dangling over his neck, Guybrush must figure out how to defend himself against grave accusations. Meanwhile, the determined Marquis sets his sights on a new and far more attractive test subject. How on earth will the Mighty Pirate get out of this mess? The monthly Tales of Monkey Island tension continues to mount in "The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood." Brace yourself for a shocking revelation that will rock the world of Monkey Island to its core.

Learn more about the game here (http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland/episodes)

I wonder what happens? Flash film (http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland/trialofguybrush/wonderwhathappens)

Well, it's out! What do you guys think?

LordofDead

10/30/2009, 11:14 am

Finally! Im downloading right now!:)

thekoolaidpimp

10/30/2009, 11:14 am

woot! downloading now

Secret Fawful

10/30/2009, 11:14 am

Thanks for not compressing the episode and for providing a fast download, guys! Here's hoping for an amazing chapter!

Winckle

10/30/2009, 11:15 am

I'm downloading it right now! Have a good episode everyone!

SS the Free!

10/30/2009, 11:15 am

9 minutes wait for the download to finish. :(

EDIT: 10 minutes...
11 Minutes...

purpledesk1

10/30/2009, 11:16 am

HERE WE GO Aaaaand.... 47 mins to go! :D

DeLuca

10/30/2009, 11:16 am

Early impressions? Screenshots? Anything to tie me over while I'm at work for the next torturous three hours guys?

puzzlebox

10/30/2009, 11:16 am

Well, it's out! What do you guys think?

Will get back to you in a few hours... :D

Friar

10/30/2009, 11:17 am

Early impressions? Screenshots? Anything to tie me over while I'm at work for the next torturous three hours guys?

Theres a sound clip called merfolk machinery (i think that was it). It flashed up during installation. Which reminds me, Why am i still here?

Eduardo

10/30/2009, 11:18 am

Downloading and quite quite fast (350 average I had really slow speeds for the last 2 chapters), so 4 minutes until the playing start. :)

Fabula vir

10/30/2009, 11:19 am

Woop woop woop!

KevinD872

10/30/2009, 11:20 am

2 minute download.... impressive

5 minutes of gameplay.... that was fun, now when does chapter 5 come out?

(I'm just kidding. Quick download though! Will be playing shortly)

sanguinehearts

10/30/2009, 11:21 am

Installing now :)

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:21 am

Tales of Monkey Island
The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

It's out! Download it! (http://www.telltalegames.com/download/trialofguybrush)

Yeah, I would, but those jerks at Steam haven't gotten their fingers out yet. Could someone please kick their buts ?

purpledesk1

10/30/2009, 11:21 am

Anyone else humming the theme while waiting for it to install?
....
no?
....just me then... >_>
<_<

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:22 am

Anyone else humming the theme while waiting for it to install?
....
no?
....just me then... >_>
<_<

I'm not humming, Im sizzeling, with anger. :mad:

HamsterofDeath

10/30/2009, 11:23 am

no dl available at steam. what is keeping them?

Mike Haley

10/30/2009, 11:23 am

This download is going to take awhile on my beat up connection. I might as well listen to some Monkey Island MP3's while I wait.

DeLuca

10/30/2009, 11:24 am

Steam is always a little bit behind, they have been every episode

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:26 am

I know and it's pisses me off....

Eduardo

10/30/2009, 11:26 am

Well, it finished installing, time to play.

Will

10/30/2009, 11:28 am

Just give them a few minutes to roll it out. They almost certainly can't just press a button and just magically launch the game. Also, it's lunch time.

Mijkojan

10/30/2009, 11:28 am

How much longer does Steam usually take?
I'm not whining, I would just like to know so I can make other plans if it takes more than a couple of hours.

Guybrush Threepwood

10/30/2009, 11:29 am

Watching some YouTube videos while the game downloads - 9 minutes remaining!

Turok

10/30/2009, 11:30 am

Yey...Steam is downloading now. :D:D Thanks Telltale for another episode in a fantastic series. :D

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:31 am

it out on steam, a new reccord for steam-release :D

Mijkojan

10/30/2009, 11:32 am

Tis' out on Steam, woot!! :D Have fun everyone!

purpledesk1

10/30/2009, 11:32 am

Watching some YouTube videos while the game downloads - 9 minutes remaining!

Same!

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:33 am

Same!

You know that youtube uses nettraffic, hence slowing down your download ?

Nice icon btw, STAN :)

HamsterofDeath

10/30/2009, 11:34 am

yay

You know that youtube uses nettraffic, hence slowing down your download ?

if it slows down the download significantly, your connection really is bad.

Guybrush Threepwood

10/30/2009, 11:34 am

You know that youtube uses nettraffic, hence slowing down your download ?

I do, but I'd rather spend the time doing something rather than just sitting and waiting for the download to finish, even if it is a bit quicker doing that.

Munky

10/30/2009, 11:36 am

Hurrah!!! *downloads now*

DeLuca

10/30/2009, 11:37 am

Is this the first time a chapter has been released without reviews being posted on ANY site first? Weird.

Kingofkings11

10/30/2009, 11:39 am

Mine's only taken bout 5 minutes now to install the game and play, gonna be a belter obivously.... Stan is making his long-awaited return. :D:D

Smashman2004

10/30/2009, 11:40 am

Yay!
Monkey Island! :D
The Steam one is out for those still wondering.

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:40 am

Just give them a few minutes to roll it out. They almost certainly can't just press a button and just magically launch the game. Also, it's lunch time.

They were quick this time, but last time they were over TWO hours late..

Neochip

10/30/2009, 11:41 am

Yarhar !!

Turok

10/30/2009, 11:41 am

Is this the first time a chapter has been released without reviews being posted on ANY site first? Weird.

Isnt that better though as it doesnt spoil anything. I tend to go for a total new Monkey blackout anyway, so I never read them as it tends to spoil it.

(And 60% yey. :D)

Geypi

10/30/2009, 11:41 am

to simply say it.. there are people who rock and people who don't... TTG you ROOOOCK!!

marian

10/30/2009, 11:43 am

229 mb's .

I think this is the heftiest yet no?

Bob Page

10/30/2009, 11:43 am

They were quick this time, but last time they were over TWO hours late..

Anyway, time to play :D

Munky

10/30/2009, 11:47 am

Is it just me, or is anyone elses screen off centre?

Hmm...nm, when I went back to the game, it corrected itself.

Zhadnost

10/30/2009, 11:53 am

Yey, 5000KB/sec again :-)

reverend sam

10/30/2009, 12:18 pm

i'm so excited oh boy

Lennie Melvin

10/30/2009, 12:27 pm

eeeeeEEEEEEeeeeeEEEEEEeeeeee

momows

10/30/2009, 01:13 pm

Wtf, 11 kpbs :/
6 hours ETA

thatdude98

10/30/2009, 01:19 pm

HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

*angelic choir sings here*

thatdude98

10/30/2009, 01:20 pm

eeeeeEEEEEEeeeeeEEEEEEeeeeee

:D Someone's seen my video...

PirateGamer

10/30/2009, 01:41 pm

I love getting the e-mail. I feel like a contestant on the Price is Right! "Come get your game!!" *wooo! Crowd Applause!*

Deny

10/30/2009, 01:43 pm

I hate it..because i have to use the old monitor, the new is broken, i can´t play tomi:(
all i see is a black screen (and heear the main menu appear) :mad:

Will

10/30/2009, 01:47 pm

Hey Deny, try hitting alt-Enter.

Deny

10/30/2009, 01:50 pm

ikay i will try it thank you!

Deny

10/30/2009, 01:51 pm

it works... but io can´t play it fullscreen can i?

Will

10/30/2009, 01:55 pm

You should be able to, but you'll just have to adjust to a resolution your monitor will accept.

Deny

10/30/2009, 02:00 pm

thank you now everything will be great!

Telltale is the best!

Zomantic

10/30/2009, 02:29 pm

It's a masterpiece.

Friar

10/30/2009, 02:50 pm

There was a moment in the courtroom that literally made my Jaw drop. I'm not saying anything else. I still haven't finished it yet, but that part alone, along with anotherscene, have made this the best chapter so far. Now, if only i could use spoiler tags...

Geypi

10/30/2009, 03:08 pm

Yey, 5000KB/sec again :-)

dude where did you get your internet from :D... damn 5000 :D... i would kill for that hahaha :D... just kidding.

Curtis_Lemansky

10/30/2009, 03:35 pm

Wow what a great few hours. Havn't posted before but been a proud TellTale customer since Sam and Max season 1. Just finished the latest Monkey Island episode and had to come on here to show my appreciation to the team. Outstanding chapter. Loved every episode of ToMI so far and cannot wait for the finale. Keep up the good work TellTale, you deserve all the praise you have been getting.

marian

10/30/2009, 03:40 pm

Woah HUGE plot twist I didnt expect that..

DrMcCoy

10/30/2009, 03:50 pm

I want chapter 5. Now. :(

:P

GameLeech666

10/30/2009, 03:58 pm

Well done, thank you very much, i enjoyed it thoroughly. I will be very eagerly awaiting the final chapter. Keep up the good work.

sanguinehearts

10/30/2009, 04:40 pm

Very impressed, thanks Telltale.
I really look forward to seeing the next episode.
I also really look forward to the next 'I Wonder What Happens'

:D

Friar

10/30/2009, 04:46 pm

Wow. I literally have no idea where the next episode will be heading.

sanguinehearts

10/30/2009, 04:49 pm

Wow. I literally have no idea where the next episode will be heading.

Really? I could be wrong but the next episodes title is giving me some gooey feelings

LeChuck315

10/30/2009, 05:12 pm

TellTale, that was the best episode but honestly, Earl Boen BACK as LeChuck was what made it for me! I don't know how you did get him back but THANK YOU! Really!

darknessofheart

10/30/2009, 08:42 pm

TellTale, that was the best episode but honestly, Earl Boen BACK as LeChuck was what made it for me! I don't know how you did get him back but THANK YOU! Really!

Perhaps Earl Boen thought Tales would flop and didn't want his name attached to it. Once he saw the huge success though he said, "Oh, I need to get in on this!", and viola. Lol, just a joke, but who knows.

DigityDogs

10/30/2009, 08:51 pm

It's sad to think that i may be the only person who just wasn't as impressed with this episode as they hoped to be. Don't get me wrong i i've really enjoyed the chapters so far, this one included. Maybe it was just the combination of waiting to play and being able to kill it without a walkthrough in under 2 hours, but it just left me feeling like alot of the episode/puzzles had been cut out to meet todays release. Overall i am still very impressed with the tales, and the storyline overall, it just felt like this chapter was too short and easy. I really hope the final chapter is a doozy, and that they stretch it out and pack it as full of puzzles as is humanly possible. So yeah still cant wait for episode 5. Bring it on!

PecanBlue

10/30/2009, 09:49 pm

I was kind of skeptical midway through the episode because of the confusing plot twist and the unnecessary drama with Morgan's death. Truthfully, maybe I was unfazed because I don't care at all about Morgan as a character. (Seems her only purpose was to cause a bit of mischief for the hero, mostly serve to invoke a triangle and then have a convenient death? >:|) Still though, I don't mind a ~*~SERIOUS SCENE~*~ from time to time but that was a little too much. Even my friend (we were playing this together) was all "he's going to say something silly at the end of this right? WHAT. He didn't?" When you try to have this kind of scene with such a short-lived character in a humorous game, it just doesn't work for me.

The ending was a little dramatic too, but not as bad and I didn't mind it. I'm glad the weird plot twist was at least a little explained by the end of this episode, so other than the previously mentioned scene, I really liked this episode.

Impossible3144

10/30/2009, 11:26 pm

I loved it. Fantastic ending. Even though it used Flotsam again, and I was already frustrated at the lack of locations in Ep 3, it was used well, and Flotsam was probably the most interesting place so far anyway. The instant I saw what happened with De Singe, I already knew what was coming, but the cliffhanger was by far the best one. And for once, it did NOT involve Guybrush and Morgan on the ship. About damn time.

One complaint: Where was the Phoenix Wright reference? I mean, with all the courtroom scenes. >_> Even just a line of dialogue with a homage to one of the more famous lines (like "Objection! That was... objectionable!") that would only be noticed by fans, would have been awesome to hear Guybrush or Stan using.

Fronzel

10/31/2009, 01:26 am

Wow, that was certainly my favorite episode so far. The trial was lots of fun, and the mild turn for the serious works, I think.

Perhaps Earl Boen thought Tales would flop and didn't want his name attached to it. Once he saw the huge success though he said, "Oh, I need to get in on this!", and viola. Lol, just a joke, but who knows.

I think it's simply just that zombie LeChuck and human LeChuck have different vocal qualities, so they ended up with two actors.

Planeforger

10/31/2009, 01:40 am

I think it's simply just that zombie LeChuck and human LeChuck have different vocal qualities, so they ended up with two actors.
Well, that and the fact that they probably didn't want to bring him in to speak only...what, twenty lines for the first episode.

Whereas now they could record his lines at more or less the same time that they'd be recording the final episode's lines, so they signed him on.

Rather Dashing

10/31/2009, 02:22 am

I was...I dunno. I guess sort of disappointed by the episode, especially in comparison with the last one. The drama was...it felt very much like "stock" dramatic moves, rather than something organic and genuine.

The puzzle design this episode was pretty good. Lots of puzzles with red herrings, but there felt like a lot of the puzzle solving came down to just running around and going through very long monologues just to sort of find out where you were. The puzzles, while DESIGNED well, just were kind of introduced in a very plodding way. It did kind of allow for several of these to be solved at once, but it also left sections of the game feeling bogged down by exposition.

Individual puzzles I liked include:

[spoiler]
-Fabricating he leg burn
-The space-bending map
-Getting Elaine the summons
-The whole jungle beast sequence was pretty good, too.[/quote]

But there is just so much more in terms of good puzzles, in my opinion, in the last episode.

I think it's simply just that zombie LeChuck and human LeChuck have different vocal qualities, so they ended up with two actors.
Or, you know, the guy is RETIRED and has a life outside of playing pirates.

Friar

10/31/2009, 02:40 am

He may have officially retired, but he voiced lechuck in SMI:SE, which came out like two months prior to chapter one. If that.

Kroms

10/31/2009, 03:55 am

I just wanted to say that this game was perfect.

That is all.

Friar

10/31/2009, 03:59 am

The game reminded me of the good parts of Escape. The parts on Jambalaya/knuttin atol. I have no idea why, but it just felt similair. That's not a criticism, i loved escape (well excluding Melee/lucre, but's thats because at the time, i couldn't read clocks and i had no PS2 memory card, so i repeatedly played the same part)

purpledesk1

10/31/2009, 04:51 am

Did anyone like the return of
'unholy this!'
I found it amusing :D

DarkMoS

10/31/2009, 05:35 am

Just finished the episode, I really enjoyed it and I'm now waiting for the final act after the cliffhanger ^^

Zomantic

10/31/2009, 06:22 am

It was incredible. Chef-d'oeuvre. Just a couple of thoughts to share.

1. Stemmle is an incredibly talented designer: he's got a very classical conception of adventure gaming, his puzzles are solid and magnifically interwoven, difficulty is carefully balanced, solutions are always unexpected and satisfying. But he's also an extraordinary storyteller: he can mould the genre into his hands with unparalleled facility, and transform it into something deep and moving. Plot, drama and atmosphere, as an integral part of the gameplay, were simply outstanding.

2. I believe this could be considered Telltale's first attempt at a not exclusively comical setting. Well, they've accomplished it without a doubt. The way in which they're making these characters mature beneath our eyes is somehow profoundly revolutionary. As far as I remember, I've never been brought to tears by a videogame before (even though some (http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/display.php?id=34) have (http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,104) come close).

3. Telltale is not afraid of Monkey Island. After having spent twenty years exploring this world, we're compelled to reconsider it all, once again: one more reason to say "bravo" out loud.

Kroms

10/31/2009, 06:25 am

Did anyone like the return of
'unholy this!'
I found it amusing :D

One of many perfect things about the game.

Tyler Legrand

10/31/2009, 09:56 am

Even my friend (we were playing this together) was all "he's going to say something silly at the end of this right? WHAT. He didn't?"

What? What did the monkey tell you?!

lu_ming

10/31/2009, 10:09 am

I'll say just one thing:

this is gonna be a LOOONG month.

Lennie Melvin

10/31/2009, 11:51 am

Did anyone else totally expect the Jungle Beast to be El Pollo Diablo?

Secret Fawful

10/31/2009, 12:23 pm

Did anyone else totally expect the Jungle Beast to be El Pollo Diablo?

A bit of a missed opportunity, there!

Ah well, we got Stan, what more do we need.

BlankCanvasDJ

10/31/2009, 02:05 pm

NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

...oh sorry, I just finished the game and I had to let that out. I need it to be next month now, thanks.

Friar

10/31/2009, 02:19 pm

darknessofheart

10/31/2009, 04:07 pm

There just so many questions that need to be answered in the final chapter now.

How does Guybrush Come back?
How is Lechuck Defeated?
What happens to the voodoo lady?
What happened to Morgan?
What's the significance of The Rock Of Gelato?
Who killed Morgan?
What happened to Guybushes collection of Sextants?

Well, they were able to reveal De Singe's true plans and his ultimate fate, LeChuck's true allegiance, the full story of the sponge, finish the pox aspect of the story, introduce the voodoo lady revelation, as well as the whole Elaine and Morgan with the latter dying. I'm sure that won't have a problem tying everything else up in the last chapter.

Mysterysheep

10/31/2009, 04:40 pm

Wow, a lot of people didn't enjoy the "laboratory scene". I couldn't stop smiling as it reminded me so much of the "lighthouse scene" in Grim Fandango. Oh, and by the way pretty damn good episode. The first Monkey Island game that felt truly dark since 2. That's some achievement.:)

Acemaster

10/31/2009, 05:39 pm

Just ended it. It was epic!

Just that was LeChuck evil all along? It didn't look like such. He was even away from Guybrush, a key for finding the sponge, for a long time. Only that his facial expression gave me the chills when Guybrush sai to him "The sponge is still small". Somewhere at that point, I think LeChuck changed from good to pretending-to-be good. Maybe the Voodoo Lady told him something? Or hexed him to fulfill his evil undead zombie pirate destiny... although with a hint of oregano.

Speaking of w(h)ich, I don't think she's evil or anything. Maybe this all IS a part of a more major scheme (Pirate Godness?).

It seems anything really doesn't prove anything. Did LeChuck swim for three days because of a friendship or because of the Sponge? Did De Zinc (orwhatwasit :P) kill Morgan? Why did Morgan disappear? Because of the Voodoo Lady? Because of her body being a test subject for the wind machine? Because of the moths? :( Why wasn't I fast enough to realise that the Sixth Sense effect would have made a cool wallpaper and couldn't hit the PrtSc button fast enough?

Anyway, the third part and this have been even better than the two first ones in my opinion. Actually every adventure has been better than its predecessor! If this continues, well, Rise of the Pirate God should be huge indeed...

Scotty

10/31/2009, 06:11 pm

Classic stuff, easily as good as the original games. Mv only complaint would be the many journeys between the bar and lab in solving the pepper puzzle.

Irishmile

10/31/2009, 06:44 pm

There just so many questions that need to be answered in the final chapter now.

How does Guybrush Come back?
How is Lechuck Defeated?
What happens to the voodoo lady?
What happened to Morgan?
What's the significance of The Rock Of Gelato?
Who killed Morgan?
What happened to Guybushes collection of Sextants?

My bet is that GT's hand will come back healing his wounds like it did for De Singe
Also I sort of think that since the Voodoo lady has been revealed as a puppet master of sorts I wouldnt be all that surprised to find out that Morgan is working with her and faked her death to further manipulate GT into action. Some people thought she could be the Voodoo ladies daughter... maybe thats true.... Also De Singe denied having killed her I think he was telling the truth..... if she is indeed dead my bet would be on LeChuck being the killer... If GT could get out of prison LeChuck could have too.

Hayden

10/31/2009, 07:07 pm

Is this the last we will see of Winslow!? Gosh, I hope not. He's such a brilliant character!

grog

10/31/2009, 08:13 pm

wonderful episode guys but too easy !!! finished it in 4 hours without getting stuck once ... (and now to wait a whole month for the fifth ... :rolleyes: )

Planeforger

10/31/2009, 10:39 pm

Is this the last we will see of Winslow!? Gosh, I hope not. He's such a brilliant character!

Nah, they'll definitely bring him back in the final episode - he's too popular for them not to.

Besides, we're bound to end up at the Rock of Gelato again at some point, and Winslow is just the man to get us there.

Chaosbringer312

11/01/2009, 12:30 am

No worries folks. Once struck down, GT will rise, more powerful and anyone could ever imagine. Right?

Hayden

11/01/2009, 01:35 am

Nah, they'll definitely bring him back in the final episode - he's too popular for them not to.

Besides, we're bound to end up at the Rock of Gelato again at some point, and Winslow is just the man to get us there.

Or maybe LeChuck will take us to the RoG for some evil reason and Winslow will save us!

simolai

11/01/2009, 03:33 am

I tried to change the resolution and the game crashed, and now it crashes every time I try to open it. How can I fix this? already tried to install it again but wont help.

Friar

11/01/2009, 06:02 am

What happened to the Designer for a day competition winnner line? I don't remember seeing it in the game.

tmsmyth4

11/01/2009, 06:27 am

Irishmile

11/01/2009, 07:19 am

wonderful episode guys but too easy !!! finished it in 4 hours without getting stuck once ... (and now to wait a whole month for the fifth ... :rolleyes: )

too easy? I thought it had the toughest puzzles yet... I did finish it the fastest though.... weird.

Friar

11/01/2009, 08:34 am

Friar-"He dug up my perfectly good X"

No way is morgan dead, the rowboat disappearing after her body vanishes I thought was a clear giveaway. Dont know why she would fake it, and why she wants to escape Flotsam but I guess we'll find out soon

That was the winning line? I thought it was a different one. Still, i like how they worked that line in.

loaldnt

11/01/2009, 10:45 am

finished in this moment. wow, that was wonderfull in story and puzzling. And I don't liked very much third for puzzling, but I think the fourth is the best for now. Too bad 70% of scenaries was took by first chapter, but I'll pass. Now I want fifth chapter, I MUsT now the truth behind all this.

Meems

11/01/2009, 10:59 am

um... wow.

I've been playing the game since it came out, though this is the first time I've posted here. I just have to congratulate Telltale. The storytelling in this part is absolutly superb. Just superb. Even though there is a voice in my head shouting that Monkey Island should not make me want to cry.

What I'm trying to say is that I really respect how they handled all the stuff in this chapter. I mean, it was still funny, but it managed to have real, heartwrenching drama as well, without one overshadowing the other.

Kudos.
Now, if you'll excuse me... *sob*

Kroms

11/01/2009, 11:02 am

Friar-"He dug up my perfectly good X"

No way is morgan dead, the rowboat disappearing after her body vanishes I thought was a clear giveaway. Dont know why she would fake it, and why she wants to escape Flotsam but I guess we'll find out soon

The row boat is still there. It's just been sunk by "a Pox-infected pirate."

loaldnt

11/01/2009, 11:03 am

nikelrah

11/01/2009, 11:12 am

I have to agree with what's been posted here before. Episode 4 is by a wide margin my favourite one so far. Took me much longer to complete then the others aswell, i'd guess about 6hrs. What a great story and cliffhanger at the end. I'm really psyched for Episode 5 now.

gingerale

11/01/2009, 12:04 pm

Rather Dashing

11/01/2009, 12:29 pm

Hey, hey! Could someone with skills and software record that "pretty good trick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYYOcnweDTc)" from the game (with good quality) and turn it into an infinitely looping animation?
Anyone with Fraps could easily record it. It's the second half that would be too much work for me.

Irishmile

11/01/2009, 12:55 pm

If my proper computer hadn't committed suicide I would have done it... now I am on an older computer :(

I lost alot of my art that I was working on too.....

Captain_Jack

11/01/2009, 01:34 pm

Once again, congratulations Telltale. Man, you guys and girls just keep on doing such amazing work. Episode 3, I felt, was going to be hard to top, but "The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood" was so wonderful. I love that you all aren't afraid to contribute so much to the Monkey universe and keep moving the story forward. You are storytellers after all, and you are crafting something special here.

Bravo.

corruptbiggins

11/01/2009, 04:17 pm

Simply fantastic. Blew my expectations away.

DrRocketGenius

11/01/2009, 04:52 pm

The responses seem pretty positive, and I'm going to keep that going.

Wooooowwwwwww that was really EPIC. I cannot wait to see how this wraps up. :)

And Jared-Emerson Johnson does the voice of the Marquis? Awesome. XD

Hayden

11/02/2009, 01:24 am

If my proper computer hadn't committed suicide I would have done it... now I am on an older computer :(

I lost alot of my art that I was working on too.....

Man, that sucks so much. Computers are a bunch of unreliable bastards!

Hayden

11/02/2009, 01:26 am

I lost alot of my art that I was working on too.....

Dropbox is a great program to stop this happening in the future.

zackrob

11/02/2009, 01:32 am

Install faster!!! *whips his PC* :o

WinterSnowblind

11/02/2009, 11:22 am

Well, I was a little slower than usual completing this one, but it's definitely the best episode yet. Some of those scenes were really shocking and very emotional, perhaps not quite enough to get me teary eyed (as it's somewhat predictable what will happen :P) but still very well done.

None of the other Monkey Island games have really attempted anything on that level, and while it's good they stick to more light hearted material, I think this was appropriate enough to add some seriousness and emotion without losing sight of what makes it Monkey Island.

Can't wait for the final episode :)

monkey_05_06

11/02/2009, 01:57 pm

kasser33

11/03/2009, 04:34 am

This is the best episode so far in the series

Actually, it seem like every new episode is better than the previous to me!

but oh man, the fourth one nailed everything you want from MI game and MORE

here is what i think of the episode but just to be safe, im gonna tag it with spoiler mark

+ cinematic direction.
+ it was funnier.
+ dramatic moments ... *sad face*.
+ twists.
+ puzzles that demanded creative thinking.
+ beautiful atmosphere made the town so speci
+ one of the best soundtracks so far are mixed in this episode with new ones. (well maybe I prefer ep3 more because of DeCava themes)
+ Lightning ... a.w.e.s.o.m.e! specially when you put Guybrush next to those glowing idol in the jungle.
+ Darker theme, Kinda like MI2 but I think this one is more darker

The only thing is, the final puzzle in the episode wasn't "very challenging" but still enjoyable ...

I am looking forward for episode 5 and hopefully we will have a strong final like MI2 :D the one in MI1 was simple, MI3 was annoying and MI4 was like "THAT'S IT??". I place my trust in you, TellTale and let's all hope for epic final conclusion to the best monkey island game so far :D

Carnage

11/03/2009, 10:18 am

Much as I enjoyed the episodes and the many twists it took, I do have some complaints. Spoilered for prosperity

The introduction felt a bit rushed and forced, understandable but still irritating.
Morgan's "death" was pretty ham handed, not out odf any fault of direction, but because it's pretty easy to break the tone by clicking on something. When he comments of the door being locked he sounds like he got over it pretty quick. To be honest, not an easy solution comes to mind for this, but it's not my job to think of those solutions.
And now my major complaint for all the deaths in the game, where is the BLOOD! That might sound pinikity but dammit, how can I take the deaths seriously if there's not sign of a wound! It just looked like the models of the sword and body had clipped. I was fairly sure Morgan's death was going to be a joke until she "died". Same goes for Guybrush, though less so as I had come to expect no blood.

techie775

11/03/2009, 11:58 am

I liked this chapter very much but I liked the whole series so far. Some of the story got much more serious than I ever remember Monkey Island doing before. My one gripe was some of the puzzles were very specific so I end up going online looking for hints to them.The order you had to get the guy up on the stand with the cat and then rub the monkey with the draw a beard thing in order to make the cat move was annoying. I tried doing that in so many different ways, it got frustrating.
I wasn't too shocked about the ending since I figured something like that was going to happen. I know some people don't think Morgan is dead but it's be an interesting idea if Morgan and Guybrush have to help each other escape the underworld together. It's hard to believe we're at chapter 5 already. It still feels like a lot more of the story has to develop. Well now they've got me really hoping there's a Season 2 or MI 5 or 6.

Avace

11/03/2009, 12:17 pm

This Episode was AWESOME!! Great story line and an AMAZING ending I am sooo looking forward to Chapter 5. This is by FAR the BEST Chapter yet and Reccomend it to everyone.

jmm

11/03/2009, 02:53 pm

I fear that the underworld escape will turn somehow a Superman's Phantom Zone escape thingy
I found it good, but I'll have a final veredict after a second play, and for that I'll have to wait 13 more days (I hate this stupid training overseas with this stupid outdated notebook that can't run ToMI)

Kroms

11/04/2009, 02:16 am

Morgan's "death" was pretty ham handed, not out odf any fault of direction, but because it's pretty easy to break the tone by clicking on something. When he comments of the door being locked he sounds like he got over it pretty quick. To be honest, not an easy solution comes to mind for this, but it's not my job to think of those solutions.
And now my major complaint for all the deaths in the game, where is the BLOOD! That might sound pinikity but dammit, how can I take the deaths seriously if there's not sign of a wound! It just looked like the models of the sword and body had clipped. I was fairly sure Morgan's death was going to be a joke until she "died". Same goes for Guybrush, though less so as I had come to expect no blood.

I thought his tone was pretty sad, to be honest.

They can't put blood in because of ratings. Which re-instates my theory that the ESRB need to fix their very bad ratings system.

(I think your complaint is amusing, considering your username.)

Carnage

11/04/2009, 11:44 am

His tone was sad providing you clicked on some stuff, but even then he seems to get over it pretty quick.
And Carnage love blood :D

ReDi

11/06/2009, 01:04 am

Well I finished Ch4 yesterday evening, and I am amazed at the quality, the puzzles and the dramatic of it. I thought Ch3 was fantastic, but for me Ch4 even topped it. Which leaves me with an uneasy question: can Ch5 match this? It doesn't need to be even better, but it would be a small let-down if it would be less than Ch4 in terms of story, twists, puzzles and how it connects all loose ends of Ch1-Ch4.

Well done Telltale, ToMI has matured to Adventure Excellence, or should I say La Aventura Grande :)

TioAlli

11/06/2009, 07:34 am

i just need to say...

UNHOLY THIS!

Bas

11/06/2009, 10:05 am

This was awesome. As much as I love Monkey Island for the comedy, the serious moments were appreciated a lot. That ending was amazing. Also HOLY CRAP EARL BOEN!

Bob Page

11/07/2009, 11:29 am

I don't know if this is discussed before in this thread, but did anyone catch the referance to Morgans fee for (betraying and) bringing in Guybrush (30000 pieces of silver) ?

galbrush

11/07/2009, 02:25 pm

Great fun!

I'll be naming my next cat Miss Prettywhiskers. :-)

niktheblak

11/07/2009, 02:52 pm

You want to know what I thought of the fourth episode? Well, I'll tell you what I thought of the fourth episode.

This might very well be the best game in the Monkey Island franchise so far.

The drama, dialog, atmosphere and plot twists were excellent, right up there on the level of MI2. I especially loved the fire and spark in the character interactions, this is what a Monkey Island game should be like.

The puzzles were some of the best in the season so far. Challenging, surprising and ultimately very satisfying. Again, this reminds me of MI2 in a very positive way.

And then there's the ending scene. Oh my god. There's no need to say anything, just bask in it's glory. Bask, I tell ya.

Conclusion: how much money do I need to shell out in order to make Season 2 possible? Will you be accepting Visa, Undying Gratitude, or the promise of my future earnings, as well as the earnings of my children and my children's children?

--
It's now been 18 years since I played The Secred of Monkey Island. Today I finished a sequel to that game that might very well turn out to be the best game in the series. This is pretty amazing since in computer game terms a timespan of 18 years is something like the frickin' Precambrian Era. And what's even worse, I guess a large part of the people who play ToMI today were actually born after TSoMI was released. This must be how fans of classic rock feel like, i.e. old.

Zodler

11/07/2009, 06:15 pm

I have not read every page here. I see that a new installation file has been added. So I'm going to uninstall the old Chapter 4 episode and install the new one. It would have been great if there was a version change history.

Bas

11/08/2009, 05:13 am

I don't know if this is discussed before in this thread, but did anyone catch the referance to Morgans fee for (betraying and) bringing in Guybrush (30000 pieces of silver) ?

Yeah, I thought that was a pretty unexpectedly biblical reference. I liked it.

I have not read every page here. I see that a new installation file has been added. So I'm going to uninstall the old Chapter 4 episode and install the new one. It would have been great if there was a version change history.

Seconded. Anyone know what the change is? Simply bugfixes?

PlastificadO

11/08/2009, 08:22 am

Ciremi

11/08/2009, 02:24 pm

Epic. Awesome. Stellar.

Best episode thus far. Very mature, and wonderfully coordinated.

Right from the start I felt bombarded with puzzles, but it felt good. Knocking them all down really puts you on a roll. Never needed a hint from Guybrush, and this game lasted long for me. One of those games where you wish you could wipe it from memory and play it over like brand new.

I mean, I can't really say much more. Just good job all around to everyone.

DarkLadyWolf

11/09/2009, 12:06 am

i got a problem running on windows 7..
after i leva the court, the voodoo layd and lechuck are in jail, i talk with her and them boom, i be atuck on the same jail as Lechuck, i think that is a bug, someone know something??
I just hit the same problem, and I'm running under XP. If you talk with the Voodoo lady again (difficult, as you keep bringing up the inventory accientally) you're again outside. But it seems any movement after that just puts you back inside.

TioAlli

11/09/2009, 03:16 am

Oh there's a monkey in my pocket and he's attracting all of my change, his tail is a magnet and I think he's got mange!

Natto

11/09/2009, 02:20 pm

This was awesome. As much as I love Monkey Island for the comedy, the serious moments were appreciated a lot. That ending was amazing. Also HOLY CRAP EARL BOEN!
I agree with this, especially the HOLY CRAP sentiment.

Hayden

11/09/2009, 03:03 pm

Another mediocre review from Adventure Gamers on an episode of Tales of Monkey Island. This time they say that The Trial & Execution of Guybrush Threepwood is just okay.

http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,1091

Irishmile

11/09/2009, 03:19 pm

I can understand how Ep4 was not everyones cup of tea because it was a bit different from what we have seen in the past but I liked it.

Hayden

11/10/2009, 03:06 am

I can understand how Ep4 was not everyones cup of tea because it was a bit different from what we have seen in the past but I liked it.

I fully agree. It was time for a change of atmosphere and Telltale did it perfectly! Anyone who didn't love tTaEoGT is just strange, in my opinion.

OzzieMonkey

11/10/2009, 12:15 pm

I fully agree. It was time for a change of atmosphere and Telltale did it perfectly! Anyone who didn't love tTaEoGT is just strange, in my opinion.

I second this!

Farlander

11/10/2009, 12:33 pm

tTaEoGT

Come to think about it, The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood makes one heck of an acronym.

jmm

11/10/2009, 03:32 pm

Yeah, but still can't beat TGTTPOACS (http://www.deirdrakiai.com/my-games/) by former Telltale Intern Squinky

TioAlli

11/11/2009, 06:45 am

I wonder what happens in the next I wonder what happens episode...

Rybrush

11/11/2009, 09:56 am

I think this recent episode has done a great job of tying not only Tales together but the Monkey Island series as a whole. I need more. Now.

Scrawffler

11/16/2009, 10:12 am

Once again I was very busy when the chapter first came out, so I've only recently got round to finishing it. But WOW, what an episode to remember! The twists in the storyline were nicely revealed, and I don't recall anything that contradicted the previous games either.

I think I got the most gameplay out of this one so far, probably because there were 2 or 3 puzzles I got stuck on for a long time, only to soon discover I'd missed something obvious! Yeah, I have moments like that a lot. The puzzles were great as always, I especially liked the jungle puzzle in this chapter.

At first I thought the highlight of this episode would be the return of Stan, but actually for me the strongest part of this one was definitely the storyline. Amazing stuff. Really exciting, shocking, and keeps you hooked. That said, Stan was still as awesome as ever. I love what the graphic artists did with his jacket, and the animators did a perfect job with his crazy arm waving!

I convinced myself that Katherine Krebbs would turn out to be Kate Capsize. She mentioned something about Guybrush using her ship, and something along the lines of being framed/arrested. But the revelation of her mistake was pretty amusing!

Stan helped to give the chapter a light-hearted beginning, in contrast to how dark it got later. I didn't believe that DeSinge killed Morgan - at first I thought Elaine may have done it (while in her poxed state). Now I'm thinking it was LeChuck!

Ever since I first found out what the titles were of chapters 4 and 5, I suspected that Guybrush would die at the end of this chapter. But even when it happened, I still stared at the screen, jaw-dropped and with wide eyes. Even when I'd prepared myself it was still a shock!

Adventure games have ways of making you care about the characters, I always find. And this one is a perfect example. Very well done to everyone at Telltale - I already knew you were capable of quality comedy, and it's great to see you are capable of a much more serious atmosphere too. Great work!

octochan

11/17/2009, 08:03 pm

I've watched the ending cutscene maybe 5 or 6 times now. That was the most awesome, pivotal moment in Monkey Island's history. I was especially impressed after watching it the second time since the first time around I was thinking "LeChuck's doing a great job twisting the knife on Elaine; shame Guybrush is too occupied with dying to notice". Then I saw that he DID hear what LeChuck was saying; the hurt look on his face was heartbreaking, and truly put LeChuck firmly into Evil Manipulative Bastard class.

You know, I wonder how TTG is going to handle the next game? I mean, the tension's been cranked to 11 - you wouldn't want to lose too much of that before the finale, but then you can't keep everyone on tenterhooks for the 2-4 hours it'll take to play through the game.

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it before, but I'm hoping Elaine will be playable for at least part of the next game. Everyone knows she's supposedly more competent than Guybrush, but we've never had the chance to experience it, or even watch her get out of her past scrapes.

Also, Ultimate Mumbly Peg sounds pretty cool! I had to look up the rules for ordinary Mumbly Peg, it's essentially a game that involves throwing a knife at your foot without actually stabbing yourself. What are the rules for Ultimate Mumbly Peg? And to guys like Hemlock have to take a handicap to play (pun mostly intended)?

Scrawffler

11/18/2009, 01:15 am

I don't know if anyone's mentioned it before, but I'm hoping Elaine will be playable for at least part of the next game. Everyone knows she's supposedly more competent than Guybrush, but we've never had the chance to experience it, or even watch her get out of her past scrapes.

I recall people saying that the last game will probably involve a bit of either controlling another character, or controlling Guybrush in the ghost pirate world. While I find it difficult to imagine playing Monkey Island with anyone other than Guybrush, when watching that final cut-scene I did actually think that Elaine would be a great character to play. Maybe just for the first part, but I think it could work.

Bas

11/18/2009, 04:52 am

I'm iffy about controlling Elaine, but it would be funny if the bit you play as her (if it exists) shows her being insanely overpowered and the exact opposite in competence from Guybrush. The deleted bit from the end of TCOMI where she singlehandedly fights off hordes of skeletons comes to mind.

Scrawffler

11/19/2009, 06:03 am

Haha, that would be pretty cool actually!

caraie

11/19/2009, 09:04 pm

great chapter, thanks! :)

TomPravetz

11/21/2009, 08:30 pm

great chapter, thanks! :)

Uhhh... You're welcome?

planetthreepwood

11/22/2009, 01:41 pm

I just so happen to be out of money for video games at the moment so :( on me

Marty

11/22/2009, 05:05 pm

one thing that's been slightly bugging me with the last chapter was when De Singe gets minced in the horn. I love the fact that it happened, but I felt it could have really done with some more ripped clothes, few bones and maybe a hint of blood. I'm not one of those demanding the game to be "darker", but such a powerful scene could have packed a punch with some slight comedy gore instead of white confetti. The same goes for when Guybrush gets run through with LeChucks sword. Any hint of blood would be nice, and this doesn't necessarily mean making it an R rated game.
...BTW, i love gore \o/

Irishmile

11/22/2009, 05:39 pm

there shouldn't have been anything, all the gore should have been sucked in...

KingBroly

11/23/2009, 08:39 pm

After not playing this one for a few weeks, the announcement of Chapter 5 made me push through it over the last couple of nights. This is definitely my least favorite of the series so far, and I'm a pretty big Phoenix Wright fan. Some of the puzzles seemed...weird. It was also very short. It took me around 2 hours to beat. The others have taken me at least 3 hours (the first one took me 6). So yeah...I'm looking forward to 5 because of the end, but the ending better be REAL good.

Incognito

11/23/2009, 10:09 pm

I really hope that the explanation of the vodoo ladys doings are not what they seem to be. As it stands now, ToMI has just as Escape from Monkey Island did, tried to give a new meaning to the events in Monkey Island 1-2, and that doesn´t sit well with me. Up until the last part of chapter 4, ToMI has been a lighthearted matinee continuation of the series, without any ambition of being anything else. I mean, we haven´t even gotten an explanation of what the events where that led up to the intro in chapter 1.

And, boom, just like that, the ambition is suddenly turned to trying to explain the whole series. I think that shows a lack of respect for the source material and peoples perception of the story arch in Monkey Island 1-2.

I really hope that all is now what is right now, for chapter 4 is right now a huge dissapointment for me, storywise. Which is a shame, for up until now, ToMI was almost GOTY for me, since Telltale hade done everything else right (except for the overuse of the Floatsam Island jungle-puzzles).