Which series is better? - Gabriel vs Guybrush - Page 6

Gonchi · 01-21-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dasilva

I have Gabriel Knight 1, but never tried it because of the hassle getting it to work with XP.

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Can I have it?

the gnome · 01-21-2007, 06:15 AM

Can't really understand what would "better" mean... Monkey Island is definitely "better" in the funny department, but definitely falls flat on conspiratory thinking. Then again, Gabriel 3 is quite a bit "better" as far as 3d graphics are concerned, even though Monkey Island does excel in the silly names department.

Sorry, but this is a rather pointless question.

CrimsonBlue · 01-21-2007, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by the gnome

Can't really understand what would "better" mean... Monkey Island is definitely "better" in the funny department, but definitely falls flat on conspiratory thinking. Then again, Gabriel 3 is quite a bit "better" as far as 3d graphics are concerned, even though Monkey Island does excel in the silly names department.

Sorry, but this is a rather pointless question.

I just don't understand. How in the world is this a pointless question? What's so hard to comprehend? Which one do you like best? Monkey or Gabriel? They're two games, same genre. It's not much more different that asking which you prefer of Metal Gear Solid or Splinter Cell.

Also, Escape from Monkey Island has better graphics than Gabriel 3 - imo. Though I don't even like EMI much.

sodapop · 01-21-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MoriartyL

I found Gabriel Knight boring, but Monkey Island is endlessly inventive. No contest.

QFT
MI was an amusing bit of fluff that anyone could enjoy. To me GK was like a bad serial novel come to life.

the gnome · 01-21-2007, 08:17 AM

Dear CrimsonBlue, what's hard to comprehend is that what you like best isn't neccessarily better. Simple as that. You might prefer listening to Nirvana than Bach, but you would be hard pressed to prove Nirvan is better... Clear?

Schattenjager · 01-21-2007, 09:52 AM

This is a silly question. We're not comparing apples and apples here. Though I am a fan of both series, they are in entirely different subgenres, as evidenced by the comments made by most people who like one, and then say that they dislike the other for the very reason that the fans of it enjoy it (i.e. MI is too silly, GK is too dark, etc.) That said, though I am a huge fan of both series, I am going to have to give my own personal edge to GK, as its genre is highly influential on my own novel writing.

CrimsonBlue · 01-21-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by the gnome

Dear CrimsonBlue, what's hard to comprehend is that what you like best isn't neccessarily better. Simple as that. You might prefer listening to Nirvana than Bach, but you would be hard pressed to prove Nirvan is better... Clear?

I'm not getting into the "some music is factually better than other music" debate here (it's basically impossible to find an answer to that question). But when people say "that game is better", they actually mean "I like that game better". Trying to read between the lines and not take everything so literally is a good idea sometimes. At least, that's how I understood it.

the gnome · 01-21-2007, 09:57 AM

A wise point Schattenjaeger. Couldn't agree more...

sodapop · 01-21-2007, 10:09 AM

Actually it is pretty simple. I liked MI better. There, it’s that simple, and almost painless.

crabapple · 01-21-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dasilva

I have Gabriel Knight 1, but never tried it because of the hassle getting it to work with XP.

http://www.gabrielknight2k.tk/

View Poll Results: Gabriel vs Guybrush
Gabriel Knight series	47	39.17%
Monkey Island series	73	60.83%
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01-21-2007, 06:15 AM	#102
the gnome Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 349	Can't really understand what would "better" mean... Monkey Island is definitely "better" in the funny department, but definitely falls flat on conspiratory thinking. Then again, Gabriel 3 is quite a bit "better" as far as 3d graphics are concerned, even though Monkey Island does excel in the silly names department. Sorry, but this is a rather pointless question. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Usually blogging away on gaming issues in my random (?) lair

01-21-2007, 08:17 AM	#105
the gnome Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 349	Dear CrimsonBlue, what's hard to comprehend is that what you like best isn't neccessarily better. Simple as that. You might prefer listening to Nirvana than Bach, but you would be hard pressed to prove Nirvan is better... Clear? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Usually blogging away on gaming issues in my random (?) lair

01-21-2007, 09:52 AM	#106
Schattenjager Prince of Daventry Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2	This is a silly question. We're not comparing apples and apples here. Though I am a fan of both series, they are in entirely different subgenres, as evidenced by the comments made by most people who like one, and then say that they dislike the other for the very reason that the fans of it enjoy it (i.e. MI is too silly, GK is too dark, etc.) That said, though I am a huge fan of both series, I am going to have to give my own personal edge to GK, as its genre is highly influential on my own novel writing. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-21-2007, 09:57 AM	#108
the gnome Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 349	A wise point Schattenjaeger. Couldn't agree more... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Usually blogging away on gaming issues in my random (?) lair

01-21-2007, 10:09 AM	#109
sodapop Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 20	Actually it is simple Actually it is pretty simple. I liked MI better. There, it’s that simple, and almost painless. Share Share this post on Twitter

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