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[SF Kosmo]

Not a lot to go on, here, but the LBA page in Facebook dropped this just now.

Little Big Adventure, known as Relentless: Twinsen's Odyssey in the US, was a ground breaking 2D/3D action-adventure series from Alone in the Dark creator Frederick Raynal. Often cited as a precursor to Beyond Good and Evil, it mismatched simplistic muppet-like characters with a darker toned story, and a massive world to explore. I really loved these games growing up, and would love to see Raynal step back into making this sort of game.

Update: There is a website now: https://www.2point21.com/

It appears to be a new studio formed for this project, indie in scope, and planned for PC and consoles. Beyond that there's not much info.

 

[RoadHazard]

What the FUCK. I've been waiting for this since LBA2, absolutely love this series. It seemed like it was never gonna happen due to rights issues and stuff, but has that been resolved now or what? Many years ago there was some concept art released for what was planned to become LBA3, but nothing more came of it.

I just hope it's not gonna be some low budget junk like the stuff Raynal has been making lately... It doesn't have to be AAA, but it should be on the same level as the original games (but with modern visuals etc of course). And PLEASE don't be a mobile game.

 

[Dick Jones]

 

[Kev Kev]

im confused, is this the same as little big planet?

 

[RoadHazard]

im confused, is this the same as little big planet?

Lol. No. Little Big Adventure is a classic, incredibly unique, French action adventure game series.

Little Big Adventure - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Dick Jones]

im confused, is this the same as little big planet?

These are not related, Little Big Adventure is

 

[Toots]

la French Touch à son pire
(but really the first one was legendary but the maneuvrability of the little fucker was so bad i think i cried playing it on psx)

 

[PuppetMaster]

Man I LOVED this game back in the day!

And it barely ran on my 486!

 

[RoadHazard]

la French Touch à son pire
(but really the first one was legendary but the maneuvrability of the little fucker was so bad i think i cried playing it on psx)

Yeah, I wouldn't be too upset if they get rid of the tank controls in the new one...

 

[Kuranghi]

Awesome, I think it doesn't require a super flashy AAA game to be good so I'm hopeful for this.

I just bought this the other week:

Philippe VACHEY - Little Big Adventure: Symphonic Suite & Original Soundtracks (Soundtrack) Vinyl at Juno Records.

Buy Little Big Adventure: Symphonic Suite & Original Soundtracks (Soundtrack) at Juno Records. In stock now for same-day shipping.

www.juno.co.uk

Great memories of the original game tracks and the orchestrated versions are wonderful too.

 

[Kuranghi]

I never actually played the first game, I tried to like 20 years ago after beating the first and had a bug and couldn't continue, tried again after beating 2 again 5 or so years ago and it didnt even work on modern Windows for me. I'm sure I can get it going with a few tweaks.

Any recommendations of the best way to get LBA 1 working on Win 10? Fan patches welcome, etc.

 

[EverydayBeast]

 

[korosanbo]

.

 

[RoadHazard]

I never actually played the first game, I tried to like 20 years ago after beating the first and had a bug and couldn't continue, tried again after beating 2 again 5 or so years ago and it didnt even work on modern Windows for me. I'm sure I can get it going with a few tweaks.

Any recommendations of the best way to get LBA 1 working on Win 10? Fan patches welcome, etc.

It's on GOG, shouldn't that version work?

 

[emivita]

Little Big Adventure is a heavy part of my childhood. Played again both 1&2 a few years ago on GOG.
I wonder if there's any relation with the Playstation Showcase tomorrow.

 

[alexfont]

Amazing news!!!

There have been some rumors about it in the community but we were not totally sure until today with the announcement.
We still lack alot of details about the game and development but they are looking to create a team. More details in https://2point21.com

LBA3 story script was done ages ago, so hopefully they can use it, but I am interested to know if they are going to involve the community during the whole process or not. Something to keep an eye on it.

I never actually played the first game, I tried to like 20 years ago after beating the first and had a bug and couldn't continue, tried again after beating 2 again 5 or so years ago and it didnt even work on modern Windows for me. I'm sure I can get it going with a few tweaks.

Any recommendations of the best way to get LBA 1 working on Win 10? Fan patches welcome, etc.

You can get the enhaced edition released for mobile (iOS or Android) and the PC. PC controls are not the best, missing the old keyboard input.
This version is only available on Steam, not on GOG, but you still get the original game running on DOSBox.

 

[Kuranghi]

You can get both LBA and LBA2 on GO - works on Windows 10

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic

Anniversary Update on May 31st 2022 To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Twinsen’s Little

www.gog.com

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic

25th anniversary update on May 31st 2022 To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Twi

www.gog.com

Cheers, should've googled first, apologies.

I remember when I first played it way back then I didnt know changing stance affected the sword combat so I just tried to beat every sword battle in the aggressive mode lol, you get to a point near the end where those super guards are just borderline unbeatable without changing to the sporty stance and when I realised it was a wonderful weight off me because I thought I'd never get past that section otherwise.

Will have to give this a go soon because LBA 2 was my jam, any hot tips for LBA 1 that'll save me time/frustration?

edit - Ah this enhanced edition from DotEmu has a hint system built in anyway so it should be good.

 

[huzrd3]

What the.. I HAVE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR THIS!

 

[alexfont]

edit - Ah this enhanced edition from DotEmu has a hint system built in anyway so it should be good.

Yeah, it does have some other features like zoom in/out, no wall hit, jump control and trajectory, new menu inventory system and positional/zone save game which did not exist in the original game (it was auto save)

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

This is a BLAST from the PAST, this is simply awesome and really hope it will not end as a mobile game...
I still have the boxed game on PC.
Also, that's explain why the symphonic soundtrack was recently released !

Little Big Adventure Symphonic Suite (CD)

Le mythique jeu français fête ses 25 ans avec Wayô Records ! Philippe Vachey, le compositeur originel de la saga, propose une prodigieuse suite symphonique, interprétée par le Scoring Orchestra et enregistrée à la Seine Musicale de Paris ! ⚠️ ÉDITION CD * DISPONIBLE!

www.wayorecords.com

 

[Kuranghi]

Yeah, it does have some other features like zoom in/out, no wall hit, jump control and trajectory, new menu inventory system and positional/zone save game which did not exist in the original game (it was auto save)

What does "no wall hit" mean? Quicksave sounds like a godsend and I do like zooming in on stuff and getting a better look. Can I play it at silly modern resolutions?

 

[SoggyBiscuit]

Do I remember this game being really difficult or was I a developmentally challenged child?

 

[Esppiral]

What genre is this game?

 

[iorek21]

OH SHIT

IT'S HAPPENING OMG

 

[Alter_Fridge]

Is it 1995

Fuck I loved Relentless

 

[Alter_Fridge]

I still have my big box too I just remembered at my mum's

 

[ShadowNate]

oh, boy. It's happening!
The first one is one of my favorite games!
I don't think I've ever finished the second one, but it was promising and had significant improvements. Life got in the way.

 

[arvfab]

I remember loving to play it as a kid although I still don't know what the f**k the game was about and what I had to do

 

[iorek21]

I hope this track returns somehow

 

[ZoukGalaxy]

What genre is this game?

It's Little Big Adventure genre, it's kinda a unique

More seriously, it's action/adventure with exploration and some stealth and puzzles phases (in a beautiful lovely world with awesome musics).

 

[Fart Knight]

 

[Zug]

I remember both games fondly. Maneuvreability was shit but it was part of the experience.
I remember the 2nd one being quite bold at it's time in term of game design and scope, with elements of open world and metroid-like mecanics.
Also, cute world and dope soundtrack.

 

[Liam Beran]

Nice ive been wating!

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I never actually played the first game, I tried to like 20 years ago after beating the first and had a bug and couldn't continue, tried again after beating 2 again 5 or so years ago and it didnt even work on modern Windows for me. I'm sure I can get it going with a few tweaks.

Any recommendations of the best way to get LBA 1 working on Win 10? Fan patches welcome, etc.

Maybe GOG? I didn't have any issues playing it through them years ago, tho I stopped once I got to the museum area where some stuff gets revealed. Also was on a Windows 7 machine (maybe try the GOG version and run in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode in Windows 10?).

Otherwise, try the European PS1 version. It's 50 hertz but I think the game itself is only 30 FPS if that so that may not affect playability much if any. There's an English language option selectable as well. Just map the controls well and it should be find if you're okay with using a controller. Probably any PS1 emulator is fine (I personally use ePSXe).

 

[RoadHazard]

What does "no wall hit" mean? Quicksave sounds like a godsend and I do like zooming in on stuff and getting a better look. Can I play it at silly modern resolutions?

In the original game, if you ran into a wall you would smack into it and get stunned for a second. So I guess they removed that?

 

[Null Persp]

I think I only played the first one, it was an amazing and weird game.
Great news btw, I love when they announce sequels for old games like this, like the recent announcement of Flashback 2 that caught me by surprise.

 

[MHubert]

Holy Shit please be true, I think I'm about to cry

 

[SF Kosmo]

What genre is this game?

Action Adventure. Something like Zelda or Beyond Good and Evil might give you a vague idea but it has a lot of unique ideas as well.

 

[SF Kosmo]

Update: There is a website now: https://www.2point21.com/

It appears to be a new studio formed for this project, indie in scope, and planned for PC and consoles. Frederick Raynal and Didier Chanfray are both involved. Beyond that there's not much info.

 

[limitedmonkey87]

Clicked on this thinking it was Little Big Planet and couldn't figure out why Sackboy looked so 90s

Then I read the title again. Never mind me thread, carry on...

 

[Tertullian]

Literally said "what the fuck?" out loud. Absolutely not a revival I ever expected.

 

[SleepySlippy]

Hype railroad under construction

 

[tronied]

I loved both games and I think it was the first PC game I ever completed (before Half-Life the following year). Amazing game and will be interested to see how they approach a new one.

 

[cherry2000]

Was just thinking about this the other day. I remember reading a review saying how just the driving component in LBA2 was better than most games of the time haha.

 

[skit_data]

OMG this was one of my first PC games.

I remember it being pretty much impossible because I barely understood english when playing it.

EDIT: And the controls were awkward as hell. I think I got stuck at some dart throwing/ball throwing part.

 

[Ozriel]

Never heard of the series before, but seeing so many people happy is a great thing.
Hope it turns out well for you guys.

 

[alucard0712_rus]

WAT?????
It's a game from my childhood which I really really loved!
Remake was always at the bottom of my head but I never thought it may came true.

 

[yurinka]

When I read the title I thought it was going to be another Little Big Planet spin-off, something like Sackboy: A big adventure sequel.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

I dont know anything about this game but I fucking LOVE this 90's art style. Reminds me a bit of runescape, I'm definitely gonna keep an eye out.

Does the same still hold out well? Might play the original

 

[PrimeX]

Every time I see 'little big' in some random text it reminds me of this lovely game.