MC554: Mark Crowe on Space Quest and SpaceVenture
73Mark Crowe is one of the famous "Two Guys from Andromeda," the legendary duo that created the Space Quest series. Mark tells us all kinds of behind-the-scenes stories related to those games as well as his SpaceVenture project. As you'll see, he's a straight-shooter with a lot to say about these games as well as bigger insights into design, publishing, funding, and more.
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Here are the main topics covered:
Space Quest Series:
Origins and development of the Space Quest series (including the "Two Guys from Andromeda" backstory) (0:24-7:18).
Mark's favorite Space Quest games and why they're popular (10:30-12:15).
Evolution of Sierra's adventure game style and potential for full-motion video adaptations (15:02-22:04).
Humor and memorable elements in the Space Quest games, like the mini-games and characters (17:35-25:51).
SpaceVenture Project:
Development challenges faced during SpaceVenture's creation, including engine updates and visual fidelity (49:25-52:26).
Player feedback on SpaceVenture's early access release (36:05-42:57).
The unique interface elements, like the crate-sliding mechanic (41:27-44:17).
Other Games and General Discussions:
Mark's involvement in other games like Earth Siege and Manhunter (13:27-15:27).
Mark's dream genre for future games: audio-only adventure games (1:07:09-1:08:27).
Thoughts on virtual and augmented reality gaming (1:11:02-1:13:18).
A review bomb situation with the Ori series and No Rest for the Wicked (1:38:26-1:39:42).
Matt Bradley-Tschirgi's new book on Eddie Murphy (1:41:45-1:41:03).