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[lennonscat]

Hey, I was thinking that with the graphics of video games today it is time that they do a good Blues Brothers game. One that is based on the movie and not like the kiddie stuff of the past. YOu could play Elwood or Jake as they try to recruit the members of the band. THere could be car chases in the Blues Mobile evading the police. The ideas are unlimited. THe more of the game you complete would unlock special bonuses, like blues mobile challenges, or see how many back flips you can get Jake to perform in a certain amount of time.

If there are any people involved in making video games you should contact me... I have a lot of ideas. I mean if they can do "The Dukes Of Hazzard" game, they can certainly do "THe Blues Brothers"

[Josh_Blues]

They should have Halo 2 graphics. That'll be awesome.

[bluesbrowannabe]

I've got the Original Blues Brothers Gameboy game (the one where you throw crates). And I'm looking for some tips? Has any one completed it?

Cheers,

[Scott]

I've thought about trying to do a Blues Brothers game, but I've never done anything like it before and I want to finish some other stuff before starting something of that magnitude.

[JacobSteinAFM]

I think it should be something like GTA, only you can't kill people. Jake and Elwood wouldn't do that, of course!

[ScottBlues]

I was actaully ranting to my brother about this last night.

I was thinking a GTA style game not based on any movie, but still using Jake and Elwood. The game is simple you run around as the characters recruiting the band members in different situations. You have car chases and challenges to do.

On top of that you have concerts to preform. You get to choose which character you want to use. For Elwood you have to hit certain button codes to make the harp play right. For Jake you have to do certain moves for stage presence.

If dont right you get more money, but you can also be booed off and it hurts your reputation as a blues band.

Also along the way I was thinking they meet some classic blues artists and they give them certain things to do as well.

Thats my thought

[kasis]

That´s a game I would certanly play...

[jolietpaul106]

I would Love to play that game and I didn't even know there was an origanal BB game

[bbcentral]

I'm hoping that on the new site we can have a list of every Blues Brothers game, including screenshots and possibly reviews from people who've played them.
Some of the older ones which are now "abandonware" will be available for download

[YicklePigeon]

The Blues Brothers games released for PC (by my count there is 3) 2 are for MS-DOS (with the original Blues Bros platformer being available on other platforms too, much like Titus's other platformers at that time) and the N64-only Blues Brothers 2000.

Now, I can get the first two DOS titles working to a playable state on a modern machine by using an emulator (such as DOSBOX and VDMSound), but even if I written a tutorial...the length and complexity would alienate almost everyone here bar maybe, 5 people. Which is kinda annoying for those who want to try it out (and don't necessarily have a "DOS gaming machine").

And to bluesbrowannabe: it's fairly straightforward, it's only the original DOS/CPC/Amiga title ported to the GBA. A few levels, and it'll be over. Of course, being the snob that I am, you might actually like to try a game that's far more fun: the original Duke Nukem platformers (VERY old, you have been warned) and the ORIGINAL (not the GBA rubbish one) Commander Keen would be a good place for you to start.

Oh and if you get Bio Menace working (released as freeware by Apogee/3D Realms a year or so ago) like so many others did (including myself) you're well on your way to being an ultimate geek.

Regards,

Yickle.

[Scott]

I wonder if there's a way we can package them with an emulator somehow to make it easier for a wider range of people? The ultimate would be to recreate them using Flash, like people do with other NES games.

[bbcentral]

I have these on my computer:

Blues Brothers.zip (432KB)
Screenshots/Download here
This is the Titus game from 1991

Blues Brothers II - The Jukebox Adventure.zip (499KB)
Screenshots/download here
This is the Titus game from 1993

BB_WIN95.ZIP (236KB)
This is basically a circle of road with a little 'Bluesmobile' that you drive around using the arrow keys. The goal is probably to drive in a circle...Yeah, sounds fantastic
Tried to take a screenshot, but the program runs in a very low resolution and changes to a low color mode.
I'm not even going to include this on the site because it's so embarassingly bad, and seems to be like some student's school project from 10 years ago.

bb_win.zip (545KB)
In this game you have to control Jake and Elwood at the same time and make them dance in time to Soul Man. You need to make sure that Elwood plays a harp solo at the right point in the song, and throughout you need to make Jake and Elwood jump to catch things flying through the air across the stage.
It's made by a fan ('Blues Panda'), and it's not as terrible as it sounds

gamesecia.rg3.net--bluesbrothers2000.rar (14.1MB)
This is the Blues Brothers 2000 N64 Game, which I played using the Project 64 emulator. I doubt we can offer this for download, unless you think it could still be classed as abandonware (even though the company is still very much in business).

If anyone has any of the real games (such as NES, SNES, GameBoy) and can tell if they're the same game (they have the same artwork) then please feel free to tell me.

[gonna_be_Blues]

I am a big fan of the open gameplay/ free roam type games. GTA and True Crime NYC are my favs. How great would it be if they made a Blues Brothers inspired game like that. Play as either/both Jake and Elwood. Drive around a real mapped out Chicago and have to evade police for speeding, and get extra cash for doing insane Bluesmobile stunts. Missions could be following the movie plot, but also have others like make it to a gig, go to different places to get money for the church, perform a gig (using the "push these buttons and go along with the song" like guitar hero), and maybe even be a hero-type by stopping a fight with some music or something weird like that. Mostly I'd love to have a game that I can drive around a real Chicago in the Bluesmobile, listening to blues (and of course Sam & Dave) on the radio, do crazy stunts and evade cops, and where the character wears a suit, hat, and glasses.

[bbcentral]

There was a game called Midtown Madness, it was a driving game set in Chicago. Someone made a Bluesmobile for it!

But something closer to the movie would be a whole lot of fun.
If Dan's prepared to do a new Ghostbusters video game, then perhaps Blues Brothers will follow sometime? It might be a good way to do a 3rd movie without actually making a movie.

[TakkunEG]

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(using the "push these buttons and go along with the song" like guitar hero)

Blues Brothers 2000 had mini-games like that. Push the buttons and the guys dance to get...something. I forget. The controls on it were a little wonky though. I remember I'd push the buttons and it would act like I didn't. That whole game was weird.

I like your idea, it sounds like a perfect setup for a BB game instead of the previous platformers.

I myself would love a Silent Hill-esqe game where Elwood has to ward of ghosts/demons and help rest Jake's soul. But that's just because I like Silent Hill so much

[gonna_be_Blues]

right, I forgot about Midtown Madness, I have that for PC. They do a pretty good Chicago, I would love even more if it was an exact map replica (as the True Crime games are). Didn't know there was a bluesmobile though, where do you get it?

[ScottBlues]

A game could be very simple along the lines of GTA. I mean you could drive around as Jake and Elwood the entire time, and you have your choice of character. Sometimes you would even have to use one or the other depending on the mission. Man that would be fun.

I think nothing would beat going off an insane jump in the bluesmobile with Cant turn you loose playing. I could do that for hours.

[JacobSteinAFM]

I was hoping for the upcoming GTA IV to be set in Chicago, but it will be in Liberty City again (which is based on New York). Ah well.

[Scott]

It's possible to modify GTA:SA and turn it into a Blues Brothers game, but it would take a TON of work. Getting skilled people together long enough to pull it off would be hard.

[Steam McQueen]

If you want to check for a certain car that may have been in a video game, I highly recommend the Internet Games Car Database.

http://www.igcd.net/

Click on search and type in the make and model of the car. There are, I think, 4 games that featured Monaco's. One of which looks like a Mount Prospect 1974 Monaco.



Pretty cool, eh! I'd have to go back to remember the name of the game.

Sparks galore on it's way to what must be a huge jump of some sort.:D If you like cars, and you like games ... I can't think of a better site.

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