Overview
Ben leads the Polecats. Someone killed Malcolm Corley. Ben’s been framed. Tim Schafer’s biker adventure traded puzzle density for cinematic style, creating a shorter but more atmospheric experience. The dusty highways, rumbling engines, and Gone Jackals soundtrack defined a world where being cool mattered as much as being clever.
Fast facts
- Developer: LucasArts.
- Director: Tim Schafer.
- Protagonist: Ben.
- Style: Biker noir.
Setting
| Element | Atmosphere |
|---|
| Desert highways | Open road |
| Biker culture | Gang loyalty |
| Corley Motors | Corporate intrigue |
| Near future | Hover technology |
Ben
| Trait | Characterisation |
|---|
| Leader | Polecats respect |
| Laconic | Few words |
| Tough | Physical solutions |
| Honour | Personal code |
Supporting cast
| Character | Role |
|---|
| Malcolm Corley | Murder victim |
| Maureen | Mechanic ally |
| Adrian Ripburger | Villain |
| Father Torque | Mentor figure |
Streamlined design
| Choice | Reason |
|---|
| Shorter length | Focused experience |
| Simpler puzzles | Accessibility |
| Action sequences | Genre variety |
| Voice acting | Mark Hamill as Ripburger |
Action elements
| Sequence | Type |
|---|
| Biker combat | Road battles |
| Demolition derby | Arena action |
| Chase scenes | Escape sequences |
Music
| Contributor | Style |
|---|
| The Gone Jackals | Rock soundtrack |
| Peter McConnell | Score |
| Integration | Atmosphere definition |
Remaster
| Year | Enhancement |
|---|
| 2017 | Full Throttle Remastered |
| Improvements | Updated graphics, commentary |
See also