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>''"YOU ARE Strong Bad in this point-and-click-em-up adventure from Videlectrix and Telltale Games (they bought us lunch even!) of the WiiWare for the Wii in your house"'' — [[Videlectrix]] | |||
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'''''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People''''' (''SBCG4AP'') is an episodic series of games developed by [[Telltale Games]] for the PC, [[Nintendo|WiiWare]], Mac, and PlayStation Network platforms. The series was announced by a [http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65press release] on April 10, 2008, followed shortly by an [[SBCG4AP Advertisement|advertisement]] on [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer|a trailer]] and screenshots on the Telltale Games website. Advertisements added to homestarrunner.com were listed in the [[New Stuff]] menu, but not in any other page of the [[TV Time Toons Menu]]. The series trailer was added to the [[Nintendo Channel]] on August 4, 2008. | |||
The game was produced in full collaboration with [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [[Videlectrix]], with [[Matt Chapman]], [[Mike Chapman]], and [[Missy Palmer]] providing the voice acting. The 3D animation in the game was rendered by Telltale's animators with attention to preservation of the look and feel of the 2D [[Flash]] cartoons. | |||
This game is divided into five episodes, released in intervals of one month. The first episode, [[Homestar Ruiner]], was released on August 11, 2008. Each episode is downloadable through the [[Wii Shop Channel]] for 1000 Wii Points™ ($10.00) on WiiWare, or through Telltale's website for $8.95 for the PC version. Also, as of January 13, 2011 all of the first season is available for purchase on [[Steam (content delivery)|Steam]], playable on both PC and Mac. The full season was also made available for purchase on the PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network for $14.99 on December 21, 2010, and on the PlayStation 4 via a PlayStation Now subscription in March of 2016. | |||
[[ | A week and a half before the game was announced, actual gameplay footage from the game was featured in the [[YouTube]] video [[Strong Bad Gameways]]. Despite the flashing message on the screen, "ACTUAL GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE", it was unknown whether or not such a 3D game was actually in the works until Telltale Games announced the game and confirmed that the Strong Bad Gameways footage was from it. According to a [[IGN Interview - 14 Apr 2008|later interview]], the game had been discussed for over a year. It was finalized when [[Nintendo]] announced the WiiWare system, and development officially began in January 2008. The trailer on Telltale Games' website stated a release date of June 2008, although they had to move the release date to July to give them time to make it the best they could. The game then had to be delayed again until August, as while the game had been submitted to Nintendo, it had not been approved in time. On April 11, the gaming website IGN [http://wii.ign.com/articles/865/865974p1.html covered] the Nintendo Summit and several demonstrations of WiiWare, including SBCG4AP. In the July issue of [[Nintendo Power]], the game was featured in an article, including an "interview" with Strong Bad on pages 22 and 23. | ||
When the game starts, the start menu has a layout similar to the [[homestarrunner.com|website]]. Using a point-and-click interface, players have Strong Bad talk to various characters using an icon system or highlight objects to interact with. In addition to the main plot, you can participate in numerous side quests, such as looking for additional costumes, objects to use in creating [[Teen Girl Squad]] comics, or play mini-games on the [[FunMachine]]. By participating in these side quests, this will raise the player's "Awesomeness Meter". It has been [http://www.gamecyte.com/2008/05/16/hands-on-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/1413 confirmed in a preview] that the emails within the game were not actually sent by fans, but they will help serve to advance the plot or give a player a hint if they are stuck. Using the WiiConnect24 online system, players will be able to send messages and pictures taken with the [[Snappy]] or at the [[Snap Shak]] via the [[Lappy 486]] in the game. Finally, once an episode is finished, an "extended play" mode is unlocked, allowing players to explore the environment further. | |||
== Episodes == | |||
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| When Strong Bad's plans to beat the snot out of Homestar backfire, he ends up with an unwanted houseguest cramping his style. Now he needs to get life back to normal, by any means possible. | | When Strong Bad's plans to beat the snot out of Homestar backfire, he ends up with an unwanted houseguest cramping his style. Now he needs to get life back to normal, by any means possible. | ||
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| When Strong Bad fails to obey the King of Town's totally unfair email tax, he's placed under house arrest. Once freed from his wrongful imprisonment, Strong Bad goes on a mission to unite the local warring factions under the Strong Badian flag. Is Free Country USA ready for such an awesome ruler? | | When Strong Bad fails to obey the King of Town's totally unfair email tax, he's placed under house arrest. Once freed from his wrongful imprisonment, Strong Bad goes on a mission to unite the local warring factions under the Strong Badian flag. Is Free Country USA ready for such an awesome ruler? | ||
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| September 15, 2008 | | September 15, 2008 | ||
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| Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the Battle Royale of the Bands. Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode -- with special guest stars, rock gods LIMOZEEN! | | Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the Battle Royale of the Bands. Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode -- with special guest stars, rock gods LIMOZEEN! | ||
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| October 27, 2008 | | October 27, 2008 | ||
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| Move over, James Bond! Strong Bad's here to show you how it's done in his hand-crafted cinematic masterpiece. You play Dangeresque, a dirty cop in pursuit of action and big sacks of cash. Can our hero defeat his arch-nemesis and save the world? Looks like he's gonna have to jump... | | Move over, James Bond! Strong Bad's here to show you how it's done in his hand-crafted cinematic masterpiece. You play Dangeresque, a dirty cop in pursuit of action and big sacks of cash. Can our hero defeat his arch-nemesis and save the world? Looks like he's gonna have to jump... | ||
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| November 17, 2008 | | November 17, 2008 | ||
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| Trogdor must be stopped! The beefy-armed dragon of legend has broken free from his arcade cabinet and is burninating the land. With classic 8-bit games leaking into the real world and Strong Badia a fiery mess, only Strong Bad can take back the night and conquer this scorching menace once and for all. Does anybody know how to kill a dragon? | | Trogdor must be stopped! The beefy-armed dragon of legend has broken free from his arcade cabinet and is burninating the land. With classic 8-bit games leaking into the real world and Strong Badia a fiery mess, only Strong Bad can take back the night and conquer this scorching menace once and for all. Does anybody know how to kill a dragon? | ||
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| December 15, 2008 | | December 15, 2008 | ||
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[[Strong Bad Gameways|The first hint]] | [[Strong Bad Gameways|The first hint]] | ||
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[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] | [[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] | ||
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[[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer]] | [[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer]] | ||
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Pop-up ad for [[8-Bit is Enough|8-Bit Is Enough]] (In 2009, the text was changed to promote the whole season) | Pop-up ad for [[8-Bit is Enough|8-Bit Is Enough]] (In 2009, the text was changed to promote the whole season) | ||
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[[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]] | [[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]] | ||
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The first released image of Homestar Ruiner in the Wii Menu | The first released image of Homestar Ruiner in the Wii Menu | ||
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== Fun Facts == | |||
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* A different font is used for the [[Lappy 486]] rather than its regular font, [[Fonts|Glitch0]]. | * A different font is used for the [[Lappy 486]] rather than its regular font, [[Fonts|Glitch0]]. | ||
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** [[Homestar Ruiner]] — After Strong Bad falls asleep on the couch, the camera pans to the [[Computer Room|computer room]] where the [[Municipality]] logo is visible on the Lappy 486. | ** [[Homestar Ruiner]] — After Strong Bad falls asleep on the couch, the camera pans to the [[Computer Room|computer room]] where the [[Municipality]] logo is visible on the Lappy 486. | ||
** [[Strong Badia the Free]] — As Strong Bad leaves the castle, he mentions that he wonders if his new Limozeen game was delivered. | ** [[Strong Badia the Free]] — As Strong Bad leaves the castle, he mentions that he wonders if his new Limozeen game was delivered. | ||
** [[Baddest of the Bands]] — When Strong Sad says that the game sounds dangerous, Strong Bad says | ** [[Baddest of the Bands]] — When Strong Sad says that the game sounds dangerous, Strong Bad says "No, sounds..." and hums the Dangeresque theme song, while the camera zooms in on the Dangeresque 3 poster. | ||
** [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] — The closing shot is the opening shot of [[8-Bit is Enough]]. Additionally, the Trogdor arcade cabinet can be seen behind Strong Bad. | ** [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] — The closing shot is the opening shot of [[8-Bit is Enough]]. Additionally, the Trogdor arcade cabinet can be seen behind Strong Bad. | ||
* When an SBCG4AP message is received via the Wii Message Board, a Strong Bad themed message will show as follows: | * When an SBCG4AP message is received via the Wii Message Board, a Strong Bad themed message will show as follows: | ||
** The envelope has Strong Bad on the right, and if a picture is attached, the picture will be shown on the right. The name of the sender is shown at the bottom. | ** The envelope has Strong Bad on the right, and if a picture is attached, the picture will be shown on the right. The name of the sender is shown at the bottom. | ||
** When opening the message, a voice clip of Strong Bad saying | ** When opening the message, a voice clip of Strong Bad saying "Helloooooooo" can be heard. | ||
** The message is printed on [[The Paper]] with a stamp of the [[Rocoulm]] drawn on the left, a TGS style drawing of Strong Bad with a motion-line behind him, and the words, | ** The message is printed on [[The Paper]] with a stamp of the [[Rocoulm]] drawn on the left, a TGS style drawing of Strong Bad with a motion-line behind him, and the words, "[[Jibblies|jibbie jibblie]]" is on the right. The body of the message is shown in the middle. "'''STRONG BAD'S''' COOL GAME FOR ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE" is written at the bottom. | ||
* This [https://twitter.com/StrongBadActual/status/972229997032243202 Tweet] on [[@StrongBadActual]] implies that the series is non-canon. | * This [https://twitter.com/StrongBadActual/status/972229997032243202 Tweet] on [[@StrongBadActual]] implies that the series is non-canon. | ||
=== Real-World References === | |||
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* The Trogdor arcade cabinet's structure is patterned after | * The Trogdor arcade cabinet's structure is patterned after "Bluster Blaster", a member of the C.O.P.S. from ''[[Sam & Max]]'' Seasons [[Sam & Max: Season One|One]] and [[Sam & Max: Season Two|Two]]. | ||
* The ''Item Get'' music that plays every time Strong Bad acquires various bonus items comes from the fifth episode of ''Sam & | * The ''Item Get'' music that plays every time Strong Bad acquires various bonus items comes from the fifth episode of ''Sam & Max: Season One'', ''Reality 2.0''. | ||
* [[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments|The Homestar Runner Wiki]] is listed in the | * [[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments|The Homestar Runner Wiki]] is listed in the "Special Thanks" section of the end credits. | ||
=== Fast Forward === | |||
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* | * "SBCG4AP" is superimposed over Strong Bad's hat in an Easter egg of [[Coach Z's 110%]]. | ||
* The Cheat pulls out a copy of the game in an Easter egg of [[Which Ween Costumes?]]. | * The Cheat pulls out a copy of the game in an Easter egg of [[Which Ween Costumes?]]. | ||
== See Also == | |||
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* [[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] | * [[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] | ||
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* [[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]] | * [[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]] | ||
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=== Press releases and promotional media === | |||
* [http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65 Press release announcing game series] | * [http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65 Press release announcing game series] | ||
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* [http://www.gamespot.com/video/945803/6189224/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-nintendo-media-summit-2008-interview Gamespot video interview with Brett Tosti at the Nintendo Media Summit] | * [http://www.gamespot.com/video/945803/6189224/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-nintendo-media-summit-2008-interview Gamespot video interview with Brett Tosti at the Nintendo Media Summit] | ||
* [http://www.gamecyte.com/2008/05/21/the-telltale-art-developing-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/1497 GameCyte video interview with Brett Tosti on the development of SBCG4AP] | * [http://www.gamecyte.com/2008/05/21/the-telltale-art-developing-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/1497 GameCyte video interview with Brett Tosti on the development of SBCG4AP] | ||
* [http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?series=on-the-spot& | * [http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?series=on-the-spot&event=on_the_spot20080605 05 Jun 2008 episode of "On The Spot" featuring a SBCG4AP segment] | ||
* [http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/06/telltale_games_interview_strong_bads_cool_game WiiWare World interview with Mark Darin] | * [http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/06/telltale_games_interview_strong_bads_cool_game WiiWare World interview with Mark Darin] | ||
* [http://nintendojo.com/interviews/view_item.php?1214942861 Nintendojo interview with Mark Darin] | * [http://nintendojo.com/interviews/view_item.php?1214942861 Nintendojo interview with Mark Darin] | ||
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* [http://omgnintendo.blogfaction.com/article/108144/one-year-of-wiiware-matt-and-mike-chapman-on-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/ OMG Nintendo interview with The Brothers Chaps] give a one year anniversary overview of the series | * [http://omgnintendo.blogfaction.com/article/108144/one-year-of-wiiware-matt-and-mike-chapman-on-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/ OMG Nintendo interview with The Brothers Chaps] give a one year anniversary overview of the series | ||
=== Reviews and articles === | |||
* [http://wii.ign.com/articles/866/866485p1.html IGN preview of the demo] | * [http://wii.ign.com/articles/866/866485p1.html IGN preview of the demo] | ||
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* [http://wii.ign.com/articles/884/884993p1.html IGN preview of the near final first episode] | * [http://wii.ign.com/articles/884/884993p1.html IGN preview of the near final first episode] | ||
* [http://wii.ign.com/articles/894/894056p1.html IGN teaser of second episode from Comic-Con] | * [http://wii.ign.com/articles/894/894056p1.html IGN teaser of second episode from Comic-Con] | ||
* [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] at Wikipedia | * [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'']] at Wikipedia | ||
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1223894 Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People] at IMDb | * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1223894 ''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People''] at IMDb | ||
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* [http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/15.html Best Voice Acting - IGN] | * [http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/15.html Best Voice Acting - IGN] | ||
* [http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,981/p,12 Best Voice Acting - Adventure Gamers] | * [http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,981/p,12 Best Voice Acting - Adventure Gamers] | ||
=== Forums === | |||
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* [http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewforum.php?f=30 The Homestar Runner Wiki's Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People subforum] | * [http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewforum.php?f=30 The Homestar Runner Wiki's ''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'' subforum] | ||
* [http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=31 Telltale Games Forums: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People sub-forum] | * [http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=31 Telltale Games Forums: ''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'' sub-forum] | ||
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| style="background-color:#C4BFE3;text-align:center;" | '''Promotional Media''' | |||
| [[Strong Bad Gameways]], [[SBCG4AP Advertisement|Advertisement]], [[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer|Gameplay Trailer]], [[SBCG4AP Tech Demo|Tech Demo]], [[SBCG4AP Dev Blog|Dev Blog]], [[Workin' on the Game]], [[SBCG4AP Tutorial|Tutorial]], [[SBCG4AP Intros|Intros]], [[Behind The Bad]],<br />[[Make a Scene with Telltale: Strong Bad Edition]], [[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]] | |||
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| style="background-color:#C4BFE3;text-align:center;" | '''Episode 1:<br />[[Homestar Ruiner]]''' | |||
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'''''Various:''''' [[Homestar Ruiner Walkthrough|Walkthrough]], [[Snake Boxer 5]], [[Homestar Ruiner Teen Girl Squad|Teen Girl Squad]]<br /> | |||
'''''[[Homestar Ruiner Responses|Responses]]:''''' [[Homestar Ruiner Responses (House of Strong)|House of Strong]], [[Homestar Ruiner Responses (Marzipan's)|Marzipan's]], [[Homestar Ruiner Responses (K.o.T. Castle)|K.o.T. Castle]], [[Homestar Ruiner Responses (The Track)|The Track]], [[Homestar Ruiner Responses (The Field)|The Field]]<br /> | |||
'''''Promotional Media:''''' [[Homestar at the Track]], [[Around the Field]], [[Behind The Bad Chapter 1: The New Hire]]<br /> | |||
'''''Songs:''''' [[Handle My Style]], [[Fluffy Puff Translucent Dessert Related Substance|Fluffy Puff Jela-ton]], [[Showdown]]<br /> | |||
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| style="background-color:#C4BFE3;text-align:center;" | '''Episode 2:<br />[[Strong Badia the Free]]''' | |||
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'''''Various:''''' [[Strong Badia the Free Walkthrough|Walkthrough]], [[Math Kickers]], [[Strong Badia the Free Cave Girl Squad|Cave Girl Squad]], [[Maps and Minions]], [[Countries in Strong Badia the Free|Countries]], [[Homsartifacts]]<br /> | |||
'''''[[Strong Badia the Free Responses|Responses]]:''''' [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Bleak House)|Bleak House]], [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (The Field)|The Field]], [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Homsar Reservation)|Homsar Reservation]], [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Pompomerania)|Pompomerania]], [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Country)|Country]], [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Marzistar)|Marzistar]], [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (The Castle)|The Castle]]<br /> | |||
'''''Promotional Media:''''' [[Strong Badia the Free Gameplay Trailer]]<br /> | |||
'''''Songs:''''' [[Justice Combo Meal]] | |||
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| style="background-color:#C4BFE3;text-align:center;" | '''Episode 3:<br />[[Baddest of the Bands]]''' | |||
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'''''Various:''''' [[Baddest of the Bands Walkthrough|Walkthrough]], [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]], [[Baddest of the Bands Teen Girl Squad Meets Limozeen|Teen Girl Squad Meets Limozeen]], [[Bands in Baddest of the Bands|Bands]]<br /> | |||
'''''[[Baddest of the Bands Responses|Responses]]:''''' [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (House of Strong)|House of Strong]], [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (The Field)|The Field]], [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (Marzipan's)|Marzipan's]], [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (Club Technochocolate)|Club Technochocolate]], [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (The Track)|The Track]], [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (Battle of the Bands stages)|Battle of the Bands stages]]<br /> | |||
'''''Promotional Media:''''' [[Baddest of the Bands Gameplay Trailer]], [[Behind The Bad Chapter 2: The Heist]], [[Baddest of the Bands Promo Spot]],<br />[[Baddestofthebands.com|baddestofthebands.com]]<br /> | |||
'''''Songs:''''' [[Food-Related Love]], [[Cool Tapes songs]], [[Songs from Baddest of the Bands|Other songs]] | |||
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| style="background-color:#C4BFE3;text-align:center;" | '''Episode 4:<br />[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective|Dangeresque 3:<br />The Criminal Projective]]''' | |||
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'''''Various:''''' [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Walkthrough|Walkthrough]], [[Space Circus Catastrophe]]<br /> | |||
'''''[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses|Responses]]:''''' [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Smoky Office)|Smoky Office]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Brainblow City)|Brainblow City]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Strongborneo)|Strongborneo]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Secret Lab)|Secret Lab]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Catacombs)|Catacombs]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Old Club)|Old Club]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Cutesy's House)|Cutesy's House]], | |||
[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (The Sun)|The Sun]], [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (World Locations)|World Locations]]<br /> | |||
'''''Promotional Media:''''' [[Dangeresque: Puppet Squad]], [[Dangeresque 3 Gameplay Clips]], [[Dangeresque 3 Mini-Site]]<br /> | |||
'''''Songs:''''' [[Today is Alright 4 2Nite]] | |||
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| style="background-color:#C4BFE3;text-align:center;" | '''Episode 5:<br />[[8-Bit is Enough]]''' | |||
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'''''Various:''''' [[8-Bit is Enough Walkthrough|Walkthrough]], [[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder]], [[Redcoat Ghost Patrol]], [[Trogdor's 3D-Ungeon]], [[8-Bit is Enough Character Variations|Character Variations]]<br /> | |||
'''''[[8-Bit is Enough Responses|Responses]]:''''' [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (House of Strong)|House of Strong]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (The Field)|The Field]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Crates)|Crates]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Videlectrix Mainframe)|Videlectrix Mainframe]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Halfathlon)|Halfathlon]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Gel-Arshie's Backstage)|Gel-Arshie's Backstage]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Stinkoman 20X6)|Stinkoman 20X6]], [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Peasantry)|Peasantry]]<br /> | |||
'''''Promotional Media:''''' [[Behind The Bad Chapter 3: The Last Straw]] | |||
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! colspan="2" style="background:#3379B7;text-align:center;" | [[Videlectrix|Videlectrix Games]] | |||
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[/ | | style="background-color:#7DB7ED;text-align:center;width:10em" | '''Playable''' | ||
| [[50K Racewalker]], [[Awexome Cross]], [[Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque]], [[Duck Guardian One]], [[Duck Pond]],<br />[[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder]], [[Hallrunner]], [[Kid Speedy]], [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]], [[Math Kickers]], [[Peasant's Quest]],<br />[[Pigs on Head]], [[Population: Tire]], [[RhinoFeeder]], [[Secret Collect.]], [[Snake Boxer 5]], [[Space Circus Catastrophe]], [[Stinkoman 20X6]],<br />'''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People''', [[StrongBadZone]], [[TROGDOR!]], [[Thy Dungeonman]], [[Thy Dungeonman II]],<br />[[Thy Dungeonman 3]], [[Where's an Egg?]] | |||
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</ | | [[Butcher Bros.]], [[C.H.E.A.T.]], [[Cheat Commandos Tactics]], [[Dangeresque Roomisode 2]], [[Duck Guardian 2]], [[Fluffy Puff Mayonnaise Game]],<br />[[Halfathlon]], [[King Dingo]], [[Lewis Rudkin SX: england]], [[Planet Alert!]], [[QWERTY]], [[Rabbit Algebra]], [[Salad Daze]], [[Shploitz!]],<br />[[Spaceshipper]], [[Spirits of '76]], [[Sundae Drivin']], [[Trogdor: Let's Burninate Phonics]] | ||
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"Time to tear up another day. The Strong Bad freakin' way!"
"Only Videlectrix has the REAL box art!"
>"YOU ARE Strong Bad in this point-and-click-em-up adventure from Videlectrix and Telltale Games (they bought us lunch even!) of the WiiWare for the Wii in your house" — Videlectrix
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People (SBCG4AP) is an episodic series of games developed by Telltale Games for the PC, WiiWare, Mac, and PlayStation Network platforms. The series was announced by a release on April 10, 2008, followed shortly by an advertisement on homestarrunner.com and a trailer and screenshots on the Telltale Games website. Advertisements added to homestarrunner.com were listed in the New Stuff menu, but not in any other page of the TV Time Toons Menu. The series trailer was added to the Nintendo Channel on August 4, 2008.
The game was produced in full collaboration with The Brothers Chaps and Videlectrix, with Matt Chapman, Mike Chapman, and Missy Palmer providing the voice acting. The 3D animation in the game was rendered by Telltale's animators with attention to preservation of the look and feel of the 2D Flash cartoons.
This game is divided into five episodes, released in intervals of one month. The first episode, Homestar Ruiner, was released on August 11, 2008. Each episode is downloadable through the Wii Shop Channel for 1000 Wii Points™ ($10.00) on WiiWare, or through Telltale's website for $8.95 for the PC version. Also, as of January 13, 2011 all of the first season is available for purchase on Steam, playable on both PC and Mac. The full season was also made available for purchase on the PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network for $14.99 on December 21, 2010, and on the PlayStation 4 via a PlayStation Now subscription in March of 2016.
A week and a half before the game was announced, actual gameplay footage from the game was featured in the YouTube video Strong Bad Gameways. Despite the flashing message on the screen, "ACTUAL GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE", it was unknown whether or not such a 3D game was actually in the works until Telltale Games announced the game and confirmed that the Strong Bad Gameways footage was from it. According to a later interview, the game had been discussed for over a year. It was finalized when Nintendo announced the WiiWare system, and development officially began in January 2008. The trailer on Telltale Games' website stated a release date of June 2008, although they had to move the release date to July to give them time to make it the best they could. The game then had to be delayed again until August, as while the game had been submitted to Nintendo, it had not been approved in time. On April 11, the gaming website IGN covered the Nintendo Summit and several demonstrations of WiiWare, including SBCG4AP. In the July issue of Nintendo Power, the game was featured in an article, including an "interview" with Strong Bad on pages 22 and 23.
When the game starts, the start menu has a layout similar to the website. Using a point-and-click interface, players have Strong Bad talk to various characters using an icon system or highlight objects to interact with. In addition to the main plot, you can participate in numerous side quests, such as looking for additional costumes, objects to use in creating Teen Girl Squad comics, or play mini-games on the FunMachine. By participating in these side quests, this will raise the player's "Awesomeness Meter". It has been confirmed in a preview that the emails within the game were not actually sent by fans, but they will help serve to advance the plot or give a player a hint if they are stuck. Using the WiiConnect24 online system, players will be able to send messages and pictures taken with the Snappy or at the Snap Shak via the Lappy 486 in the game. Finally, once an episode is finished, an "extended play" mode is unlocked, allowing players to explore the environment further.
Episodes
| Episode | Screencap | Description | Icon | Date |
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Homestar Ruiner |
When Strong Bad's plans to beat the snot out of Homestar backfire, he ends up with an unwanted houseguest cramping his style. Now he needs to get life back to normal, by any means possible. | August 11, 2008 | ||
Strong Badia the Free |
When Strong Bad fails to obey the King of Town's totally unfair email tax, he's placed under house arrest. Once freed from his wrongful imprisonment, Strong Bad goes on a mission to unite the local warring factions under the Strong Badian flag. Is Free Country USA ready for such an awesome ruler? | September 15, 2008 | ||
Baddest of the Bands |
Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the Battle Royale of the Bands. Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode -- with special guest stars, rock gods LIMOZEEN! | October 27, 2008 | ||
Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective |
Move over, James Bond! Strong Bad's here to show you how it's done in his hand-crafted cinematic masterpiece. You play Dangeresque, a dirty cop in pursuit of action and big sacks of cash. Can our hero defeat his arch-nemesis and save the world? Looks like he's gonna have to jump... | November 17, 2008 | ||
8-Bit is Enough |
Trogdor must be stopped! The beefy-armed dragon of legend has broken free from his arcade cabinet and is burninating the land. With classic 8-bit games leaking into the real world and Strong Badia a fiery mess, only Strong Bad can take back the night and conquer this scorching menace once and for all. Does anybody know how to kill a dragon? | December 15, 2008 |
Characters
Places
Screenshots
Games
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Menu screen for Baddest of The Bands |
The title screen of Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective |
Publicity
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Strong Bad hard at work on the game at Telltale's offices |
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A pop-up ad for Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective |
Pop-up ad for 8-Bit Is Enough (In 2009, the text was changed to promote the whole season) |
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Wii Menu
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The first released image of Homestar Ruiner in the Wii Menu |
The Wii Menu icon for Homestar Ruiner |
The Wii Channel banner for Homestar Ruiner |
Fun Facts
Trivia
- A different font is used for the Lappy 486 rather than its regular font, Glitch0.
- At the end of each episode, there is a sneak peek of the next one:
- Homestar Ruiner — After Strong Bad falls asleep on the couch, the camera pans to the computer room where the Municipality logo is visible on the Lappy 486.
- Strong Badia the Free — As Strong Bad leaves the castle, he mentions that he wonders if his new Limozeen game was delivered.
- Baddest of the Bands — When Strong Sad says that the game sounds dangerous, Strong Bad says "No, sounds..." and hums the Dangeresque theme song, while the camera zooms in on the Dangeresque 3 poster.
- Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective — The closing shot is the opening shot of 8-Bit is Enough. Additionally, the Trogdor arcade cabinet can be seen behind Strong Bad.
- When an SBCG4AP message is received via the Wii Message Board, a Strong Bad themed message will show as follows:
- The envelope has Strong Bad on the right, and if a picture is attached, the picture will be shown on the right. The name of the sender is shown at the bottom.
- When opening the message, a voice clip of Strong Bad saying "Helloooooooo" can be heard.
- The message is printed on The Paper with a stamp of the Rocoulm drawn on the left, a TGS style drawing of Strong Bad with a motion-line behind him, and the words, "jibbie jibblie" is on the right. The body of the message is shown in the middle. "STRONG BAD'S COOL GAME FOR ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE" is written at the bottom.
- This Tweet on @StrongBadActual implies that the series is non-canon.
Real-World References
- The Trogdor arcade cabinet's structure is patterned after "Bluster Blaster", a member of the C.O.P.S. from Sam & Max Seasons One and Two.
- The Item Get music that plays every time Strong Bad acquires various bonus items comes from the fifth episode of Sam & Max: Season One, Reality 2.0.
- The Homestar Runner Wiki is listed in the "Special Thanks" section of the end credits.
Fast Forward
- "SBCG4AP" is superimposed over Strong Bad's hat in an Easter egg of Coach Z's 110%.
- The Cheat pulls out a copy of the game in an Easter egg of Which Ween Costumes?.
See Also
- SBCG4AP Advertisement
- SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer
- IGN Interview - 14 Apr 2008
- Sam & Max Season Two Alternate Ending 101
- Behind The Bad
- Kotaku Interview - 13 Jun 2008
- Nintendo Voice Chat Interview - September 3, 2008
- CollegeHumor Interview - 15 Sep 2008
- SBCG4AP Collector's DVD
External Links
Press releases and promotional media
- Press release announcing game series
- Telltale Games' site for SBCG4AP
- Telltale Games' FAQ
- Official Nintendo page
- Press release announcing "Homestar Ruiner" release date
- Interview with Telltale, including gameplay footage
- Videos of Episode One, including examples of game mechanics
- GameCyte interview with The Brothers Chaps
- GameZone interview with lead developer Mark Darin
- Cold Hard Flash interview with The Brothers Chaps and Rob Schrab
- Gamespot video interview with Brett Tosti at the Nintendo Media Summit
- GameCyte video interview with Brett Tosti on the development of SBCG4AP
- 05 Jun 2008 episode of "On The Spot" featuring a SBCG4AP segment
- WiiWare World interview with Mark Darin
- Nintendojo interview with Mark Darin
- 30 Jun 2008 episode of "Gamer Girls Radio" featuring an interview with Mark Darin
- Big Download interview with Chuck Jordan and Emily Morganti
- N-Gamez interview with Mark Darin
- Game Pro Arcade interview with Matt Chapman
- MyWii.com.au interview with Mark Darin
- Coin-op.tv video interview with Dave Grossman at San Diego Comi-Con
- Collegehumor.com interview with The Brothers Chaps
- Cubed3 interview with Mark Darin and Emily Morganti
- Adventure Gamers interview with The Brothers Chaps
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun interview The Videlectrix Guys
- Adventure Classic Gaming interview with The Brothers Chaps and Mark Darin
- Ron & Fez radio interview with The Brothers Chaps
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun interview with Dan Conners
- OMG Nintendo interview with The Brothers Chaps give a one year anniversary overview of the series
Reviews and articles
- IGN preview of the demo
- Adventure Gamers preview
- GameCyte preview of the demo
- Ars Technica preview
- The Married Gamers preview
- The Target Demographic preview
- IGN preview of the near final first episode
- IGN teaser of second episode from Comic-Con
- Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People at Wikipedia
- Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People at IMDb
Awards
Forums
- The Homestar Runner Wiki's Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People subforum
- Telltale Games Forums: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People sub-forum