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Day of the Tentacle (Volume 32) (Boss Fight Books, 32)

Name: Day of the Tentacle (Volume 32) (Boss Fight Books, 32)
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Book Synopsis: Six years after helping the Edison family defeat the designs of a malevolent meteor in Maniac Mansion, college student and classic nerd Bernard Bernoulli once again finds himself at the front door of the infamous mansion. With two weird friends, Hoagie and Laverne, Bernard must stop the evil Purple Tentacle from conquering the world—by freezing hamsters, pushing old ladies down the stairs, abusing Swiss bank accounts, and ever so slightly changing some of the most significant moments in American history. Dave Grossman and Tim Schafer's 1993 time-trotting point-and-click adventure game Day of the Tentacle brought LucasArts' game design to a new standard of excellence with smart puzzles, hilarious characters, and an animation style that harkened back to classic Warner Bros. cartoons. And somehow, they fit it all on a fat stack of floppy disks! In this definitive oral history as told by the game's designers, musicians, and artists, writer Bob Mackey tells the inside story of Day of the Tentacle's lightning-in-a-bottle production, and reveals how two first-time directors boiled down the lessons of past adventure games into a tight and satisfying game, and how the team grappled with evolving technology to achieve the coveted status of "multimedia" at the dawn of the CD-ROM age, and how a remastered edition brought Tentacle to a new generation of fans.

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Are you ready to embark on a time-trotting adventure like no other? Introducing Day of the Tentacle (Volume 32), the latest release from Boss Fight Books. Join college student and classic nerd, Bernard Bernoulli, as he teams up with two weird friends, Hoagie and Laverne, to stop the evil Purple Tentacle from taking over the world. With smart puzzles, hilarious characters, and a captivating storyline, this point-and-click adventure game will keep you engaged for hours on end.

Step into a world of retro charm and nostalgia with Dave Grossman and Tim Schafer's 1993 masterpiece. Immerse yourself in an animation style inspired by classic Warner Bros. cartoons and witness a game that set the standard for excellence in game design. The attention to detail is unparalleled, creating an experience that is both visually stunning and intellectually challenging.

Day of the Tentacle was ahead of its time, and it continues to captivate audiences even today. With this definitive oral history, written by Bob Mackey and told by the game's designers, musicians, and artists, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this legendary game. Discover the challenges the team faced in bringing this game to life and how they pushed the boundaries of technology to create a truly immersive experience.

Don't miss out on the chance to play this remastered edition and introduce a whole new generation of gamers to the world of Day of the Tentacle. Experience the excitement and nostalgia for yourself by grabbing a copy of Day of the Tentacle (Volume 32) from our website today. Hurry, adventure awaits!

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