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manicm · 08/04/2009, 08:04 am

I'd like to see more adult humour here.

I've played Sam 'N Max and really enjoyed it but still feel the humour is watered down to cater for a family audience, esp. compared to the original.

And I think TOMI's humour is also watered down compared to the original.

Telltale, please for your next franchise create a more adult-oriented game. Some of us are still single you know, and don't have kids yet.

So how about some edgier, darker. more biting humour? Just one season's worth that's all.

And I don't mean every second word has to be a profanity, just something less sugar-coated.

What do others here feel?

Toothless Gibbon · 08/04/2009, 08:28 am

I agree to a certain extent but it is aimed at a wide range of players, including kids, so I doubt it will have true "adult" humour.

However the series will get darker as it goes on.

youmaycallmemurray · 08/04/2009, 08:44 am

I agree aswell. It's a bit too cute.

coolsome · 08/04/2009, 08:45 am

pirate spunk not adult enough?

Purple Tentacle · 08/04/2009, 12:30 pm

Not adult enough?

Guybrush stabs Lechuck in the first scene
Punches the first pirate he meets on Flotsam
Is locked in a chair to have his hand chopped off
Makes more than a few sexual innuendo's
The Voodoo Lady tells her love story + "Like a volcano!" line
Marquis De Singe cutting various pirate limbs off
Van Winslow's internal injury remark
Pirate spunk

If anything it's the most sinister and adult themed Monkey Island yet! If you're talking atmosphere though I too would like to see the series progress into a darker and edgier world.

A little more like MI2's Woodtick rather than MI4's Jambalaya.

bigdondoo · 08/04/2009, 12:34 pm

Sam and Max lacked Adult Humor!?!

Would you like to rub my unicorn?
Does the carpet match the drapes?
The whole scene where Peepers is seducing Sybil!

As far as Tales of Monkey Island is concerned, look up. ^^^^

What the $#!% do you want!

Ash735 · 08/04/2009, 12:36 pm

Tales actually has a good few jokes in there which can be regarded as Adult depending on how you think, for example, when Guybrush says to LeChuck "Elaine tends to get cranky when she's tied up for more than a few hours" followed by the look she gave Guybrush, I just burst out laughing.

SHODANFreeman · 08/04/2009, 12:42 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdondoo

What the $#!% do you want!

Don't forget the incessant bleeping of the little rat.

bigdondoo · 08/04/2009, 12:48 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pale Man

Don't forget the incessant bleeping of the little rat.

I love Timmy and his violent Tourette's syndrome. It's %@#$ing awesome!

wdrpgwd · 08/04/2009, 01:17 pm

Max said to the little elf in the santa episode that the elf's dog got ran over and that he tried to draw a picture for him but ran out of red crayons...

hplikelike · 08/04/2009, 06:06 pm

I don't think MI's watered down: it's just a different type of humor. Sorry you don't like it.

anthalont · 08/05/2009, 01:00 am

Anyone remembers the "fundament" joke?

jp-30 · 08/05/2009, 01:37 am

In Raving Dead, Featherly has a german fan who likes dark meat.

Kenif · 08/05/2009, 03:22 am

Sam N Max Season 1 (not played most of season 2) was absolutely hilarious and full of adult humour.

giant_frying_pan · 08/05/2009, 03:58 am

So basically the original poster is looking for "mature" humour that isn't subtle.

I recommend Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude.

manicm · 08/05/2009, 08:37 am

No, I'm not looking for less subtlety, but anyone who's played the original Sam 'N Max (Lucasarts) will know what I mean.

hansschmucker · 08/05/2009, 08:40 am

Yes, but I've come to realize that there's not much point trying to explain it. Probably wouldn't describe it as "mature", but more "bizarre".

RankoSao · 08/05/2009, 08:48 am

I've never played the original Sam n max, could you guys please help me understand what you're getting at? Especially since i'm planning on getting the Wii games?

The Commissioner · 08/05/2009, 09:14 am

Sorry but Jurgen's nipple rings come to mind. Plus Specs' S&M demonic outfit...

bigdondoo · 08/05/2009, 11:50 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp-30

In Raving Dead, Featherly has a german fan who likes dark meat.

That's an adult joke. Hmmm. I guess I'm not old enough to get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manicm

No, I'm not looking for less subtlety, but anyone who's played the original Sam 'N Max (Lucasarts) will know what I mean.

No, I don't know what you mean.

08/04/2009, 08:04 am	#1
manicm Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 35	TOMI nice but... I'd like to see more adult humour here. I've played Sam 'N Max and really enjoyed it but still feel the humour is watered down to cater for a family audience, esp. compared to the original. And I think TOMI's humour is also watered down compared to the original. Telltale, please for your next franchise create a more adult-oriented game. Some of us are still single you know, and don't have kids yet. So how about some edgier, darker. more biting humour? Just one season's worth that's all. And I don't mean every second word has to be a profanity, just something less sugar-coated. What do others here feel?

08/04/2009, 08:45 am	#4
coolsome Sam D Coolsome Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,961	pirate spunk not adult enough? __________________

08/04/2009, 12:30 pm	#5
Purple Tentacle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 116	Not adult enough? Guybrush stabs Lechuck in the first scene Punches the first pirate he meets on Flotsam Is locked in a chair to have his hand chopped off Makes more than a few sexual innuendo's The Voodoo Lady tells her love story + "Like a volcano!" line Marquis De Singe cutting various pirate limbs off Van Winslow's internal injury remark Pirate spunk If anything it's the most sinister and adult themed Monkey Island yet! If you're talking atmosphere though I too would like to see the series progress into a darker and edgier world. A little more like MI2's Woodtick rather than MI4's Jambalaya.

08/04/2009, 12:34 pm	#6
bigdondoo A.K.A Chuzz Palaroncini Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 465	Sam and Max lacked Adult Humor!?! Would you like to rub my unicorn? Does the carpet match the drapes? The whole scene where Peepers is seducing Sybil! As far as Tales of Monkey Island is concerned, look up. ^^^^ What the $#!% do you want! Last edited by bigdondoo; 08/04/2009 at 12:37 pm.

08/04/2009, 01:17 pm	#10
wdrpgwd Musician Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 112	Max said to the little elf in the santa episode that the elf's dog got ran over and that he tried to draw a picture for him but ran out of red crayons... __________________ My Monkey Island Remixes! Youtube Videos

08/04/2009, 08:28 am	#2
Toothless Gibbon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 933	I agree to a certain extent but it is aimed at a wide range of players, including kids, so I doubt it will have true "adult" humour. However the series will get darker as it goes on.

08/04/2009, 08:44 am	#3
youmaycallmemurray Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 93	I agree aswell. It's a bit too cute.

08/04/2009, 12:36 pm	#7
Ash735 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,147	Tales actually has a good few jokes in there which can be regarded as Adult depending on how you think, for example, when Guybrush says to LeChuck "Elaine tends to get cranky when she's tied up for more than a few hours" followed by the look she gave Guybrush, I just burst out laughing.

08/04/2009, 06:06 pm	#11
hplikelike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 555	I don't think MI's watered down: it's just a different type of humor. Sorry you don't like it.

08/05/2009, 01:00 am	#12
anthalont Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turkiye Posts: 24	Anyone remembers the "fundament" joke?

08/05/2009, 01:37 am	#13
jp-30 Lint Miner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Zealand. Posts: 2,735	In Raving Dead, Featherly has a german fan who likes dark meat.

08/05/2009, 03:22 am	#14
Kenif Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 60	Sam N Max Season 1 (not played most of season 2) was absolutely hilarious and full of adult humour.

08/05/2009, 03:58 am	#15
giant_frying_pan Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40	So basically the original poster is looking for "mature" humour that isn't subtle. I recommend Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude.

08/05/2009, 08:37 am	#16
manicm Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 35	No, I'm not looking for less subtlety, but anyone who's played the original Sam 'N Max (Lucasarts) will know what I mean.

08/05/2009, 08:40 am	#17
hansschmucker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 945	Yes, but I've come to realize that there's not much point trying to explain it. Probably wouldn't describe it as "mature", but more "bizarre".

08/05/2009, 08:48 am	#18
RankoSao Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 86	I've never played the original Sam n max, could you guys please help me understand what you're getting at? Especially since i'm planning on getting the Wii games?

08/05/2009, 09:14 am	#19
The Commissioner Mysterious phone voice Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 383	Sorry but Jurgen's nipple rings come to mind. Plus Specs' S&M demonic outfit... __________________ "Now you guys are sure this won't emancipate me from my ridiculous striped pants?"

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