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SCUMM Documentary In The Works From Richard Moss
https://retrohandhelds.gg/scumm-documentary-in-the-works-from-richard-moss/
Hook:
If you’ve ever yelled “Yes!” at an insult swordfight or cried (laughing) when Guybrush Tripe Thornhead got stuck in a tree again, buckle up—your nostalgia just got a documentary.
What’s Happening:
A new doc titled Passport To Adventure: The SCUMM Story is in the works, helmed by gaming historian Richard Moss (SCUMM enthusiast and Time Extension contributor) and CREATORVC (the team behind In Search of Darkness). It’ll be a deep-dive, ~3-hour retrospective covering every Lucasfilm/LucasArts SCUMM engine title—from Maniac Mansion to Day of the Tentacle, with a side-eye at Humongous Entertainment’s kid-friendly offshoots.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t just fan service—it’s archival work in real time. With key creators like Ron Gilbert, David Fox, and Mark Ferrari already signed on, the doc aims to preserve not just what was made, but how and why: SCUMM University, the shift to voice acting, and even that legendary LucasArts-Sierra design feud (verb-driven puzzles vs. pixel-hunting death traps).
How to Get Involved:
No crowdfunding yet—but CREATORVC is building hype by gathering early sign-ups and feedback. If you’ve got hot takes on Monkey Island’s puzzle pacing or think Zak McKracken deserved more screen time, now’s your chance to whisper into the SCUMM ether.
TL;DR: The golden age of adventure games gets its Band of Brothers-level love letter—and you might help shape it. 🎮✨