A short while ago I mentioned on this Blog that I learned of a remastered version of Day of the Tentacle, my second favourite point & click adventure game (Sam & Max: Hit the Road was my number one). Well I finally got to play it and it is everything I wanted in it.
So apart from a menu screen, the rest of the game plays much like it did back in the 90's, though it's been designed for a wider screen and the items menu is now a clickable side bar which does make the experience much more enjoyable. While the story is still the same, the graphics have been re-done and the sound improved. It's such a joy to finally play this again, given my old CD copy is very difficult to run on modern computers and this is the reason I do enjoy remastered games.
It's comedy is a little dated (given it's a remastered version of a 90's game) and the characters are very steriotyped, though that isn't a bad thing. The game is a comedic sequal to the classic game Maniac Mansion, of which we see the return of the nerdy Bernard as he returns to the mansion to stop one of Dr Fred's creations called Purple Tentacle, who has gained arms and become super evil after drinking toxic sludge which was being pumped into a river. What starts as a simple plan ends up as a time travelling adventure gone wrong. You start by conrolling Bernard, but eventually also get access to his housemates Hoagie (a rockin' Roadie) and Laverne (an unstable Med student).
As far as difficulty goes, it's much easier then the more moden point & click adventures, but it does also come with Maniac Mansion (just like the original Dott). The gameplay is quick to get the hang of, with the mouse really being the only tool you'll need, though keyboard shortcuts are there. Given that I'd played it years ago, I still knew what to do so I completed it in around two hours, so if you have a few puzzle troubles game wise it will take you between three to four hours to complete (the game does lack a hint system). Also, if you don't know what the hidden achievements are, you may find yourself replaying it at least once to get them. As far as bugs are concerned, I've rarely encounted any except one in which George and friends jump out of the window and in the original they yelled 'Fire', but they didn't when I played it (twice so far), but I can't tell if it's a bug or they just didn't put it in.
Overall, if you played the original and liked it then this is a must have (at $15US it's worth it) or if you want to play a light hearted game that's a point and click adventure (or even if your new to them) then I will recommend at least giving it a thought. Personally, I'm just happy to be able to play this again.
Now if I could get a Sam & Max: Hit the Road remastered game.
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