Full Throttle Remastered

I first knew about Full Throttle back in its release year of 1995. I thought it would be an interesting game to try because I was aware that it is an adventure game about bikers. However, I never got the chance to play it. In 2017 Full Throttle Remastered was released on Steam, so I had renewed interest in this game.
The 1995 version of Full Throttle was pixelated point-and-click adventure whereas the remastered version is 3D, but you can switch between the pixelated version and the 3D version at any time. The game is an interactive tale told through a biker’s perspective; a biker named Ben. From the start, I felt like the game was a great way to experience gaming in the point-and-click adventure genre.
Ben, the game’s protagonist, is a member of a biker gang that is bonding with a motor company’s owner, but he eventually goes out of his way to save his comrades from trouble. The motor company is the last manufacturer of motorcycles and this could mean the end of biker culture. The adventure goes through themes of corruption, tradition, and loyalty while the game makes the player feel a range of emotions.
The game’s setting appears to be in an American desert in the southwest and hover vehicles seem to be the latest style of vehicles. Full Throttle Remastered illustrates the importance of keeping certain traditions from becoming obsolete. The game gives the player a taste of the biker culture while justifying Ben’s rationale for taking certain actions to an extreme level.
The point-and-click elements are what the player needs to solve puzzles, some more complex than others. When things do not work as planned by Ben, there are options for him to use brute force, like kicking down a door or using his hands to force someone to talk. The options for interaction include touching, kicking, and licking with his lips. The most hilarious one is licking objects, but Ben usually says, “I’m not putting my lips on that.” Try using the lips command on at least 10 objects that he will not lick to unlock an achievement. On other occasions he must use his lips to solve puzzles. Ben may look like a badass biker, but it is humorous to see him get humiliated in a few segments.
There many dangerous roads in the game and Ben will have to fight some rival gangs to reach certain objectives. You must use your hands, feet, and weapons at your disposal to knock a rival gang member of their bike. The challenge is to find the right weapon to take down a rival gang member or you will eat the pavement. The gangs you encounter on the Mine Road are random and they can get tedious. However, there is plenty of satisfaction when knocking your rival gang member out of their motorcycle and they eat the pavement while you steal their weapon and make it your new weapon. The keyboard/mouse controls feel sluggish during these times of combat, as the movements feel awkward while trying to catch up and fight these enemies.
The controls also feel sluggish during an event called Demolition Derby inside a stadium. The puzzle elements of this event are fun, but turning your vehicle around, as well as moving left and right, can feel a little frustrating. Other than the sluggish controls in Demolition Derby, the plot makes sense and the puzzles feel right.
The music captures the mood of being in a bar or truck stop very well. The game’s mood always keeps you interested in the plot , so the plot is never boring. Do not expect to play the game for so long since the game can be completed in an estimated four to five hours. The characters perform like they all have importance of their own and none look like a waste of time. The end of the game effectively captures the feeling of Ben riding into the sunset for a happy ending. I think Full Throttle Remastered is an outstanding point-and-click adventure game with a plot that can make you feel like you are going through the ride of your life.
My Score: 8.5/10

Awesome game back in the day and the remake is even better, these are the good games

The Good:
+ Surprisingly logical puzzles for a 90's adventure game.
+ Road Rash inspired section adds some gameplay variety.
+ Can highlight interactive objects to avoid pixel hunting.
+ Good length, not too long not too short.
+ Bunnies! (can't say more without spoilers)
The Bad:
- Road Rash section lacks set pieces, can make navigation confusing.
- Bump car section has really bad controls.
- Object highlighting only works with remastered graphics.
- Didn't find the music very memorable.
- Bug where audio sometimes breaks up in Road Rash section.
Final Thoughts:
I never played the original, but compared to other Adventure games of the era this was pretty good. I liked how they tried mixing up the gameplay with the Road Rash, bumper car, and RC car parts, and also found the bunny section entertaining. Overall I enjoyed my time with Full Throttle and think it was worth playing. Recommended.
(Indie Bullet Point Reviews)

Overall this was a great throwback experience to my childhood time.
Quality remaster, which retains all great feature of original game, including graphics and music

This is how you do a remaster. An old, classic game being available to new generations, running well on modern systems, remastering the graphics without loosing the original's charm and esthetics, remastering the sound and music, refining the controls, and adding extras like developer commentary and concept art. Perfect.
Also: I'm not putting my lips on that.

Full Throttle Remastered is a classic old-school LucasArts adventure game that is a must play of all adventure game fans! Great story, music, sound and gameplay, highly recommended! The game is pretty short (~3-4 hours) but I love the nostalgic feeling and the Remastered version retains all of it.

10 "I'm not putting my lips on that!" out of 10