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A great game, but...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Without a doubt, Full Throttle is one of the greatest adventure games I've ever played for all the reasons listed by other reviewers. The major bone I have to pick with this edition is that it has *not* been modified to use DirectX and as such it will almost certainly cause problems for anyone who's not using a sound card that's 100% compatible with the old Sound Blaster / SB16 / AWE32 cards (newer cards like the SBLive! and SB Audigy are *NOT* 100% compatible!). If none of that jargon makes sense to you, then let me put it this way: if you are an average user putting the CD in your system, the likelihood that this game will not work "as-is / out-of-the-box" is high. Your best bet to get this thing running is to go buy an ancient 486 computer and load the antiquated Windows 3.1 / MS-DOS on it to play some of the classic DOS games.

Fun, but very dated

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 9
Date: October 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I enjoyed this game quite a bit -- good story line and characters, mostly logical puzzles, with a bit of "action" thown in for good measure. Figure on no more than two or three evenings, though -- it goes very fast (good thing it's inexpensive).

However, the game was made back in 1995 and in computer software years, that's the stone age. Despite the fact that the game now boasts that it's for Windows, it's really just the old Dos-based game with clunky graphics and outdated interface. I ran it on my Windows ME and it ran okay except for some intermittant sound card problems. <... play it and, if nothing else, you'll really appreciate today's gaming technology!

Fully Functional

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Full Throttle is another example of LucasArts' skill in creating original and enjoyable adventure games. Along with Monkey Island, Sam and Max, Grim Fandango and The Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle is the closest you'll get to taking part in an interactive movie.

The story concerns a biker who's kicked out of his group and his attempts to get back in. It's not one of LucasArts' best plotted efforts. In fact, it's story is very linear, not very puzzling at all. It's most difficult aspects are the sub arcade games like a destruction derby event and on the road motorbike battles. Where it succeeds is in its voice-work, excellent job by everyone, and it's sequences. They might not have the gloss of the modern Monkey Island efforts but they work well.

Full Throttle is a lot of fun. For the adventure fan, it's not entirely successful, but as a game, I think it will appeal to more than just this demographic. It's less of an adventure, more of a multi-genre game.

A Must-Have for Tim Schafer Fans

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: January 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

A prelude to the greatest PC game ever released, Grim Fandango.

Full Throttle is a piece of the Tim Schafer puzzle. He creates a world that commands our attention, and delights us with humor that allows us to escape our ordinary lives.

While the game is dated, it is also next to impossible to find. This is a game for Tim Schafer fans and collectors.

Therefore, this my review of a recently purchased "new" copy from Amazon. The Amazon seller broke up a Lucas Arts collection set, and sold me one of the discs from the 3rd volume. The "Full Throttle" game was paired with "Dark Forces" from Star Wars, while the installation for both games was on another disc (unsent) from the set.

The disc was clearly marked, in large type "Not For Individual Sale". I notified Lucas, and they identified the disc and confirmed that the disc sold to me was from their 3rd classic collection and that the game installation was on another disc from that particular set. The seller described the disc as a jewel case cardboard sleeve sealed by the manufacturer.

I notified Amazon, they refunded my money. Amazon is wonderful.

But the 96% approval rated seller is selling the same individual disks from the same sets, without the installation disk...still here at Amazon, two months later.


Full Throttle is a collector's item and very hard to find in new condition. There was an updated version released in Europe/England in 2002, and it is now considered next to impossible to find, especially for us here in the USA.

Be very careful about a "reasonable purchase" or even an unreasonable purchase of this game. The Vultures are circling around it. Be careful.

The game is a Windows 95', XP players can limp along with XP's "Compatibility Mode" for Windows 95', or follow one of the many work arounds offered by fans at various websites.

I don't know what happened between Lucas Arts and Tim Schafer, but it appears even though there is a market for the Lucas games by Schafer, Lucas is not going to update the games' platform, nor produce any more to sell.

At this point in time, January 03, 2006, this is not a casual game to buy. It is rare and expensive. If you are a purchasing a copy for a reasonable amount, more than likely you are not purchasing a valid playable copy.

I would hate to unfairly target other sellers at Amazon for this game, but unless you can verify the game's authenticity, don't buy it.

Only buy this game if you are a fan and want the evolutionary works of the wildest and smartest game developer in history.

mjh

A Classic...With a Few Wrinkles!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I remember playing this game so long ago when it first came out 10 years ago. I loved the story, the hard-rock music, the sarcastic LucasArts humor, and the interactivity of the puzzles. Yes, this is a simple point-and-click adventure, but while the process is simple...the way the game unfolds and presents the resulting cutscenes is very impressive. "Full Throttle" is more of an interactive movie than an actual game, but that's actually a compliment, because "interactive movies" don't get much better.

So why not a 5-Star rating? Well, this game is simply too short, and over before WAY before you might want. Games didn't have the 10-hour length of today's titles back then, but there were ones longer than this 5-hour adventure back in the day, too...including LucasArts' own "Star Wars" games! If you don't use a guide, the puzzles can be pretty head-scratching. But like all puzzle games, the second time around just isn't the same, because the solutions don't change. For a low price of 10 bucks or lower, you will have a blast the first time through. The second time around, you'll enjoy the story...but when you can finish it in 3 hours instead of 5, the suspense feels rushed...all because you've passed the test once.

My love for "Full Throttle" isn't only nostalgic --- I had the same criticisms 10 years ago. However, I still have the same praise I had in 1995, too. I highly recommend "Full Throttle" to any gamer, but just be aware of its short length before you buy it.

ROCK ON! GAME ON!

Not too full

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Here's another one of those old classics that still seems to be available to this day. Are you familiar with any kind of Lucas Arts adventure game? They were a point-and-click interface where players commanded a character where to go, what to pick up, what to use on what, and what to say to other characters. All this was accomplished through several puzzles to advance the generally appealing storyline. Full Throttle, consequently, is about a biker in conquest to clear his name. This game shifts from seriousness to slapstick, but it's all very... VERY entertaining and engaging! I admit, I admit, I never beat Full Throttle. But I can guarantee this much: once you *do* beat it, that's it. It's over. Why would you want to go back and solve all the puzzles your brain remembers the solutions to instantly? However, forget I said that. It was these kind of adventure games that made computer gaming what it is today. Lick it up... and like it.

great inexpensive game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I'm afraid I must disagree with a previous review concerning this being an expensive, hard to find game. I found a copy of this game in the thrift store and it was marked "not for individual sale" and it worked perfectly. And at an under $20 price tag on amazon, this doesn't seem to be too expensive. It runs awesome on my windows 98 PC (although I have not tried it on my XP). Don't let anybody scare you out of buying this title. It's good fun!

Loads of fun but very short.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 30
Date: July 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Let me start out by saying this game is a blast. It is a load of fun, has some great puzzles and great moments and you get to know the character. Having said this, it is also a very short game. Most of the puzzles will not prove too much of a challenge if you've played any other adventure games. I think the first time I played through it tooks ~4 hours with no hints over two days. It was a load of fun though, so I decided that since I knew all the puzzles, I would play it again. It took ~1.5 hours total time to play through the entire game, and this is not skipping the cutscene movies.

At the original retail price of about $40, this game was short to the point of being close to disappointing, but at $10 you will definitely get your money's worth. It's a blast from LucasArts who also makes amazing adventure games such as The Day of the Tentacle, Maniac Mansion, Zac McCracken and the Alien Mindbenders, and Sam and Max Hit the Road (all excellent, buy them all).

In short, pick this game up now if you haven't played it before.

Guybrush who?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 15
Date: April 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Those of you looking for a cool adventure game should seriously consider this. Unlike other genres, adventure games don't NEED the latest graphics to prove that they're good. They need plot and puzzles. Unlike most games of its type, Full Throttle doesn't mess around trying to crack crappy jokes, but at the same time it doesn't take itself too seriously. All the characters are totally believeable and you warm to them really well (the good guys, anyway). Its hard to make a game that will make the gamer care. This really nice guy gets murdered in it, and you're actually touched deep down and its quite emotional, as if it were a film.

Another great thing about this game is that you can fight on the road. As a biker, you get to fight other bikers using chains, fists, planks of wood, whatever you can find. You also get to take part in a destruction derby. Add that to the fact that the music is seriously cool. With perhaps the exception of Iron Maiden in Carmageddon 2, this has the best soundtrack ever. You can find the soundtrack on an album by the Gone Jackals called Bone To Pick.

This game has it all. Plot, meaning, puzzles, action and emotion, and fortunately it is cliche-free. Don't bother shelling out on the new Monkey Island games (which are nothing compared to the first two), go buy this now. It may be little short, but it's a classic.

Best Adventure Game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: May 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I must say that this is one of the....no..... THE BEST adventure game i ever played. Maybe its graphics aren't as much advanced as the new Indiana Jones and stuff but believe me, the graphics is just good enough for u enjoy. This game is hek of a fun. The main character Ben, well, if u give stupid commands he laughs at u, the game is programmed that way. The guy loves his bike a lot so try not harming the bike. U can't anyway. The CAVE FISH PART OF THE game is the best, important, interesting and tough part of the game. And i must add that the music used in the game IS FANTASTIC. If u're lookin for an adventerous game, this is the first one u should buy. IF this isn't a good game, i dunno what is!

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