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Jack Keene #458589
02/02/09 12:19 PM
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I have been told that this game compares to the Monkey Island series which I loved. Since I liked Monkey Island so much do you think I would like Jack Keene? Is it like Monkey due to the graphis, humor, or both?

Re: Jack Keene [Re: Gandalf] #458592
02/02/09 12:26 PM
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I loved the monkey Island games, they were incredible. I found Jack Keane paled in comparison with way too much dialogue and it just seem to drag on and on and on.

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Re: Jack Keene [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #458642
02/02/09 02:42 PM
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I had the complete opposite experience.
I loved it and felt right at home with this game smile

Of course I love dialogs - and a long game, that's not over in a few hours.
A game I can take my time with and look forward to many hours with our hero.


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Re: Jack Keene [Re: misslilo] #458665
02/02/09 03:55 PM
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I agree with misslilo
I loved Jack Keane and have played it few times now.


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Re: Jack Keene [Re: Cathy1] #458680
02/02/09 04:46 PM
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I also loved ,Jack Keane...

You can say "Yes" There was some comparison to the Monkey games..


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Re: Jack Keene [Re: Gandalf] #458685
02/02/09 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted By: Gandalf
I have been told that this game compares to the Monkey Island series which I loved.

It was obviously inspired by the Monkey Island games.

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Since I liked Monkey Island so much do you think I would like Jack Keene?

Maybe. Opinions differ. The only way to know if you'd like it is to play it yourself. It's not terribly expensive -- only $19.95 at Interact.

Re: Jack Keene [Re: Jenny100] #458687
02/02/09 05:01 PM
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Maybe you would like to try the Demo I found here...

You might get the feel for the game better...


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Re: Jack Keene [Re: Darleen03] #458812
02/03/09 12:17 AM
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I played and very much enjoyed Jack Keane and I still play and very much enjoy the Monkey Island games bravo

In my opinion Jack Keane is not in the same league as a Monkey Island - certainly not the first two of the series, anyway - but it IS a very nicely made and "fun" adventure game all the same grin

I recommend it thumbsup


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Re: Jack Keene [Re: Darleen03] #458817
02/03/09 12:28 AM
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I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I did have a few issues getting it installed (and just relived the fun of doing so a few days ago).

The game is rendered in 3D and may have issues on less than moderate video hardware. If you intend to play it on a laptop or have an integrated video processor you may want to review your specs before you purchase it.

Re: Jack Keene [Re: InlandAZ] #459073
02/03/09 05:14 PM
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I enjoyed it, and made the comparison to the Monkey Island games in my review for GameBoomers....

Gremlin

Re: Jack Keene [Re: gremlin] #459222
02/04/09 02:15 AM
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Hi gremlin smile

Players will always express different reactions to any given game and whatever their "own view" all opinions are naturally welcomed and respected - it's what makes the world go round grin

However, whilst I thoroughly enjoyed Jack Keane and appreciated the humour of it, I personally didn't detect Ron Gilbert's particularly special brand of humour thumbsup

Cheers.

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