One of the last adventures of the LucasArts era is primed for a comeback.
LucasArts may have been officially shuttered in 2013, but the legacy of the games they left behind is eternal. That's especially true of the studio's early days which saw the studio churn out some of the greatest adventure games ever made.
When it was revealed earlier this year that Tim Schafer, the man responsible for many of those classic LucasArts adventures, and Double Fine productions had gotten their hands on one of the rights to one of the finest LucasArts games ever made, Full Throttle, some wondered if magic of this 1995 hit would survive the years of innovation that have occurred since. If the first trailer for this remaster is any indication of the final product's quality, those worries will soon be left in the dust of a speeding motorcycle.
If you're an old-school LucasArts fan with visions of Full Throttledancing in your head, then the first thing you'll surely notice is how much better the remastered edition of this game looks. While the limited gameplay style of these classic LucasArts titles allowed Schafer and crew to really push the limits of what mid-nineties technology is capable of, the improved visuals of the remaster clean up nearly every rough edge of the original game while retaining its artistic charm.
Fortunately, those who hold a particular fondness for those rough edges will be able to switch between the upgraded graphics and the original visuals at will in the remastered edition. Even better, the game's custom options will allow you to mix and match upgraded and original elements. This means that those who want classic visuals and modern audio, or any other such combination, will be able to play the game exactly the way they want to.
Meanwhile, everyone will be able to enjoy the concept art gallery and commentary tracks included in Full Throttle Remastered's special features. There is no release date available for the remaster at this time, but it will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PC.
When the game does release, it will represent the third LucasArts adventure that Double Fine has remastered. Their previous releases, Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango, were both universally praised for their innovations and faithfulness.
