episode continuity on TOMI DVD

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by Fealiks

Well, they could still have the launcher. All it would take is making it so that the next game launches without user input. I'm no programmer, but I doubt that'd be difficult.

Oh yeah, that could work. Or they could possibly have an option of 'play full game' alongside each episode's icon.

[Fealiks]

Yeah, like a "play from this episode" thing.

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by Fealiks

Yeah, like a "play from this episode" thing.

Not exactly what I meant, but that would actually be perfect . Too bad it's a little too late seeing as how the DVD's done and everything.

[Hassat Hunter]

Or, like Runaway (2) the main menu gives you a list of chapters, and the standard options (load game etc.)

Actually, I think this would be great for S&M3 if already added. Make it load a mainscreen (instead of launcher), and all chapters you don't have are grayed out. Then just click on any if you want to begin in that chapter, or load your save. If the next chapter is available it automatically goes there when you are done with the previous chapter.
I am sure if it technologically is possible with the TTG tool though.

[TheMadSpin]

Even if you own a TV show on DVD or Blu Ray you still have to select the next episode most of the time.

Yeah, I suppose some discs have the option to play each one back to back, but I'd argue that the action that takes place in these games would compare more to the type of transitions between the Pirates of the Caribbean films. We get tons of action and plot/character development per episode. Certainly more than 22-44 minutes that you'd expect from a TV show.

This is less like a normal TV series and more like a Mini-Series. That means you'd probably have to switch discs if you were actually watching this as a show.

To have to launch the next one manually seems like a very small thing--and to have to wait seems completely in line with what you'd expect from a real "series".

[rennervision]

How about a compromise? The individual chapters are accessed from the menu, but chapters 2-5 are grayed out and unlock one by one as you complete the missions in order.

[MusicallyInspired]

I don't want continuity. For one thing it ruins the credit sequences. Especially the one in Chapter 3.