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martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 11:29 am

Hey guys, my review for episode 4 is finally up on Alternative Magazine Online:

http://alternativemagazineonline.co....sh-threepwood/

It took me a long time to get my thoughts down, and I hope I justified my score. I also hope you enjoy the new layout of the site (still a work in progress).

Our usual, monthly interview with Dom Armato to follow soon, any feedback is much appreciated.

Gryffalio · 11/02/2009, 11:52 am

You could brush up on the grammar, given it's being published on more than just a forum.
Still. It's nicely set-out and I agree (more or less) with your sentiments

**puzzlebox** · 11/02/2009, 11:56 am

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Originally Posted by martymcfly

Our usual, monthly interview with Dom Armato to follow soon, any feedback is much appreciated.

Have you done the interview yet? I'd like to know how it was covering a much greater emotional range in his voice work this time around. Don't think he's had the opportunity to do this for Guybrush before, and he totally nailed it.

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 11:57 am

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Originally Posted by Gryffalio

You could brush up on the grammar, given it's being published on more than just a forum.
Still. It's nicely set-out and I agree (more or less) with your sentiments

Thanks for the feedback, and sorry if there were any mistakes grammar-wise... I usually get quite good feedback on my Monkey Island reviews! (I have now updated the review btw so you may find any small mistakes are now gone!)

Toothless Gibbon · 11/02/2009, 12:03 pm

I thought it was great review, you captured how I felt about the chapter to a tee.

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 12:07 pm

Thanks Toothless Gibbon, do you feel Monkey Island has grown up as well?

(I have updated the review with some small changes so it flows better)

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 12:09 pm

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Originally Posted by puzzlebox

Have you done the interview yet? I'd like to know how it was covering a much greater emotional range in his voice work this time around. Don't think he's had the opportunity to do this for Guybrush before, and he totally nailed it.

Don't worry mate, the questions are already sent but I made sure to cover every possible angle I could think of

16 questions this month I think it was!

Toothless Gibbon · 11/02/2009, 12:12 pm

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Originally Posted by martymcfly

Thanks Toothless Gibbon, do you feel Monkey Island has grown up as well?

(I have updated the review with some small changes so it flows better)

Absolutely, in terms of storytelling it's on a new level IMO.

nitsujsedohr · 11/02/2009, 12:14 pm

Indeed, Good review! I am with you on your opinons

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 12:16 pm

Thanks guys, I am glad my 10 out of 10 hasn't drawn too much criticism. It is the first I have ever given on the site! I gave Uncharted 2 9.9 recently in a monster review that split readers... but this episode of Monkey Island really connected with me like no other game has done for a long time. It feels like we are getting closer to what adventures used to be all about: story.

**puzzlebox** · 11/02/2009, 12:39 pm

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Originally Posted by martymcfly

Don't worry mate, the questions are already sent but I made sure to cover every possible angle I could think of

16 questions this month I think it was!

Sweet, look forward to reading it!

Todesreiter · 11/02/2009, 01:22 pm

I wrote a little (german) Fan-Review about the 4th Episode
at http://www.4players.de

Gryffalio · 11/02/2009, 01:28 pm

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Originally Posted by martymcfly

Thanks for the feedback, and sorry if there were any mistakes grammar-wise... I usually get quite good feedback on my Monkey Island reviews! (I have now updated the review btw so you may find any small mistakes are now gone!)

Indeed; it was a well-structured review which seemed to capture what the average reaction to the game will be. However, I have spent so long living with script-writers that I tend to forget about sensibilities and give my honest opinion when feedback's asked for

It was only the use of "..." and the length of sentences that made me feel like I was reading the Guardian; It was not any deep problem!

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 01:34 pm

Haha thanks Gryffalio! I also dabble in script-writing myself so I know where you are coming from

Thanks for your honesty and I hope you enjoyed what you read!

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 01:37 pm

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Originally Posted by Todesreiter

I wrote a little (german) Fan-Review about the 4th Episode
at http://www.4players.de

Would love to read that mate, any chance of an English translation?

(Btw guys I found a cool bug whilst taking screenshots for my review, check it out! Cool Morgan Bug *Spoilers*)

*Irishmile* · 11/02/2009, 01:37 pm

Cant wait for your Chat with Dom about this episode.... Ask him if he was allowed to know what Morgan Whispered to Guybrush Even if he cant say I'm still curious if he knows.

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 01:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

Cant wait for your Chat with Dom about this episode.... Ask him if he was allowed to know what Morgan Whispered to Guybrush Even if he cant say I'm still curious if he knows.

Just sent that extra question just for you!

*Irishmile* · 11/02/2009, 01:50 pm

Awesome.. Thanks man.

martymcfly · 11/02/2009, 02:08 pm

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

Awesome.. Thanks man.

Not a problem, it was a good question!

martymcfly · 11/03/2009, 03:12 am

The interview with Dom is now live: http://alternativemagazineonline.co....-armato-think/

11/02/2009, 11:29 am	#1
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	The Trial And Execution Of Guybrush Threepwood Review (Alternative Magazine Online) Hey guys, my review for episode 4 is finally up on Alternative Magazine Online: http://alternativemagazineonline.co....sh-threepwood/ It took me a long time to get my thoughts down, and I hope I justified my score. I also hope you enjoy the new layout of the site (still a work in progress). Our usual, monthly interview with Dom Armato to follow soon, any feedback is much appreciated.

11/02/2009, 12:03 pm	#5
Toothless Gibbon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 933	I thought it was great review, you captured how I felt about the chapter to a tee. __________________ "Threepwood told me he'd found a sunken chest with no booty. It was my wife."

11/02/2009, 12:14 pm	#9
nitsujsedohr The SuperFreak Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Where I lay my head, but Normally? Lake Los Angeles, CA Posts: 326	Indeed, Good review! I am with you on your opinons __________________ I once Met a dog who was smarter than you!

11/02/2009, 01:22 pm	#12
Todesreiter Monkey Island Death Rider Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 132	I wrote a little (german) Fan-Review about the 4th Episode at http://www.4players.de __________________ German Monkey-Island Forum: www.miforum.de

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11/02/2009, 11:52 am	#2
Gryffalio The Orphanage Attacked ME Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: York Posts: 668	You could brush up on the grammar, given it's being published on more than just a forum. Still. It's nicely set-out and I agree (more or less) with your sentiments

11/02/2009, 12:07 pm	#6
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	Thanks Toothless Gibbon, do you feel Monkey Island has grown up as well? (I have updated the review with some small changes so it flows better)

11/02/2009, 12:16 pm	#10
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	Thanks guys, I am glad my 10 out of 10 hasn't drawn too much criticism. It is the first I have ever given on the site! I gave Uncharted 2 9.9 recently in a monster review that split readers... but this episode of Monkey Island really connected with me like no other game has done for a long time. It feels like we are getting closer to what adventures used to be all about: story.

11/02/2009, 01:34 pm	#14
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	Haha thanks Gryffalio! I also dabble in script-writing myself so I know where you are coming from Thanks for your honesty and I hope you enjoyed what you read!

11/02/2009, 01:37 pm	#16
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Cant wait for your Chat with Dom about this episode.... Ask him if he was allowed to know what Morgan Whispered to Guybrush Even if he cant say I'm still curious if he knows.

11/02/2009, 01:50 pm	#18
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Awesome.. Thanks man.

11/03/2009, 03:12 am	#20
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	The interview with Dom is now live: http://alternativemagazineonline.co....-armato-think/

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