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doodo! · 02/06/2011, 05:04 am

I recently got Broken Sword for the PS-one, it's terrible. Loading screens, bad res, buggy, bad bad port...We decided to hook a PC up to the TV and we are playing it that way instead. On top of all that the Ps version doesn't work well on a PS3 PS two/one emulator.

Has anyone tried the Monkey Island 4 PS2 port? If so is it buggy, if so, does it work on a PS3 well?

Thanks...

*Irishmile* · 02/06/2011, 05:13 am

Back when it came out I had a PS2 copy of the MI4.... it was a decent port.

I have no clue how well it works on the PS3 system, because I have no clue where my copy went .... probably lost in a move...

doodo! · 02/06/2011, 07:04 am

I've been looking for the Japanese version. I found the Broken Sword japanese version.

SHODANFreeman · 02/06/2011, 07:05 am

I think the PS2 port of EMI is the best version of the game, honestly.

StarEye · 02/06/2011, 09:13 am

PS2 EMI is great actually, I guess loading times are longer and the graphics aren't quite as clean as the PC version for the normal reasons, but otherwise it's just as good as the PC version. Maybe even better, because the PC version requires you to take notes at one point, whereas the PS2 version actually does it for you.

Can't help you with running it on a PS3 though.

coolsome · 02/06/2011, 09:15 am

I hate the PC version but love the PS2 version the controls are easyer and it has a map of monkey kombat to make it much easyer.

StarEye · 02/06/2011, 09:56 am

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Originally Posted by coolsome

I hate the PC version but love the PS2 version the controls are easyer and it has a map of monkey kombat to make it much easyer.

The controls are the same, if you use a gamepad on your PC.

SHODANFreeman · 02/06/2011, 09:58 am

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Originally Posted by StarEye

The controls are the same, if you use a gamepad on your PC.

Isn't the movement camera relative on the PS2 whereas the PC one is character relative? Or was there an option to change that that I'm forgetting about?

coolsome · 02/06/2011, 10:04 am

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Originally Posted by StarEye

The controls are the same, if you use a gamepad on your PC.

the Joy sticks easyer to use. I suppose I could buy one 4 the PC.

StarEye · 02/06/2011, 02:06 pm

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Originally Posted by SHODANFreeman

Isn't the movement camera relative on the PS2 whereas the PC one is character relative? Or was there an option to change that that I'm forgetting about?

Yup, you can change it to whatever you like. Just like in Grim Fandango, which also supported gamepads. The default movement is set to character relative because gamepad isn't the default setting (keyboard obviously is, since it's on PC).

Ash735 · 02/06/2011, 06:17 pm

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Originally Posted by StarEye

PS2 EMI is great actually, I guess loading times are longer and the graphics aren't quite as clean as the PC version for the normal reasons, but otherwise it's just as good as the PC version. Maybe even better, because the PC version requires you to take notes at one point, whereas the PS2 version actually does it for you.

Can't help you with running it on a PS3 though.

Loading Times are slightly longer, BUT, Graphics were slightly better on the PS2 version as long as you count the default settings (both run at 640x480), the PC gets better graphics when you hack it to run in higher resolution, but by default, the PS2 was better as it had some higher poly models for characters, and the Monkey Head was an actual model itself rather than a background art set.

But really, the only main difference between them is the loading times. There are other smaller things, such as the PS2 version going into Widescreen Mode when you get an in-game cutscene, and the PS2 FMV's having a subtitle option, The PS2 version also had better music quality due to the DVD space compared to the PC's normal CD space. One other small change was the text, the PS2 didn't use the same font as the PC version, instead opting for a basic font.

PS2 extras include a built in Monkey Kombat chart which you could access during the fights and a Bonus Concept Art gallery, which was like the only place you could hear the full track "Melee Island Docks" music, since in the game it's only heard for like 10 seconds.

Mataku · 02/07/2011, 04:36 pm

It's better than the pc version, but it's still the same tedious game :|
I could play the ps version on the pc using Pcsx2 (PS2 emulator) and it runs pretty well.

doodo! · 02/10/2011, 08:46 am

I never had a problem with the PC version.

Banned User · 02/10/2011, 11:30 am

I personally thought it looked great and played fine. The load times are not that bad. Then again I played the PS2 game on my PS3 about a year or so ago and it upscales the game so maybe that is why I thought it looked better. I hadn't played the PC game though in years so take my comparison with a grain of salt. Also you can't play PS2 games on the newer ps3 machine. Stupid Sony.

doodo! · 02/10/2011, 12:42 pm

I have a old PS3 model, on purpose

I prefer it for several reasons, that being one of them.

Banned User · 02/17/2011, 08:59 am

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Originally Posted by doodo!

I have a old PS3 model, on purpose

I prefer it for several reasons, that being one of them.

Yeah I hate they stopped support for PS2 games on the PS3. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who likes to go back and play old titles I missed or just want to re-experience. Plus its nice to have a 'working' library of titles. Instead of a bunch of expensive coasters.

02/06/2011, 05:04 am	#1
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	Escape From Monkey Island PS2 port, is it any good? I recently got Broken Sword for the PS-one, it's terrible. Loading screens, bad res, buggy, bad bad port...We decided to hook a PC up to the TV and we are playing it that way instead. On top of all that the Ps version doesn't work well on a PS3 PS two/one emulator. Has anyone tried the Monkey Island 4 PS2 port? If so is it buggy, if so, does it work on a PS3 well? Thanks...

02/06/2011, 05:13 am	#2
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Back when it came out I had a PS2 copy of the MI4.... it was a decent port. I have no clue how well it works on the PS3 system, because I have no clue where my copy went .... probably lost in a move... __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

02/10/2011, 11:30 am	#14
Banned User All Hail Sammun-Mak Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 107	I personally thought it looked great and played fine. The load times are not that bad. Then again I played the PS2 game on my PS3 about a year or so ago and it upscales the game so maybe that is why I thought it looked better. I hadn't played the PC game though in years so take my comparison with a grain of salt. Also you can't play PS2 games on the newer ps3 machine. Stupid Sony. Last edited by Banned User; 02/17/2011 at 08:56 am.

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02/06/2011, 07:04 am	#3
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	I've been looking for the Japanese version. I found the Broken Sword japanese version.

02/06/2011, 07:05 am	#4
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	I think the PS2 port of EMI is the best version of the game, honestly.

02/06/2011, 09:13 am	#5
StarEye Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 895	PS2 EMI is great actually, I guess loading times are longer and the graphics aren't quite as clean as the PC version for the normal reasons, but otherwise it's just as good as the PC version. Maybe even better, because the PC version requires you to take notes at one point, whereas the PS2 version actually does it for you. Can't help you with running it on a PS3 though.

02/07/2011, 04:36 pm	#12
Mataku <obscure reference here> Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 542	It's better than the pc version, but it's still the same tedious game :\| I could play the ps version on the pc using Pcsx2 (PS2 emulator) and it runs pretty well.

02/10/2011, 08:46 am	#13
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	I never had a problem with the PC version.

02/10/2011, 12:42 pm	#15
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	I have a old PS3 model, on purpose I prefer it for several reasons, that being one of them.