Legendary game designer and programmer Ron Gilbert (Monkey Island) has revealed that one of his exciting-sounding upcoming projects has been canceled due in part to investors not coming to the table to fund the project.
Speaking to Ars Technica, Gilbert said this game had a vision of being a “large, open-world-type RPG” in the vein of The Legend of Zelda. Gilbert worked alongside two other people–an artist and a designer–for about a year on the project before Gilbert realized it was not going to happen.
“I just [didn’t] have the money or the time to build a big open-world game like that,” he said. “You know, it’s either a passion project you spent 10 years on, or you just need a bunch of money to be able to hire people and resources.”
It’s always disappointing to hear about a game cancellation, especially one from such a talented designer like Ron Gilbert. The premise sounded intriguing, and it’s a shame we won’t get to experience it. Hopefully, there will be more exciting projects in the future!
I completely agree; it’s tough to see a promising project get canceled. Ron Gilbert has such a unique vision, and it would have been interesting to see how he would have pushed the boundaries of storytelling in games. Hopefully, he’ll find a way to bring some of those ideas to life in the future!
I share your sentiment; it’s disappointing to see potential go unrealized. Ron Gilbert’s creativity has shaped so many classic games, and it’s fascinating to think about what new ideas he could have brought to this project. Hopefully, he’ll find ways to channel that vision into future endeavors!
I completely agree! Ron Gilbert’s creativity has always pushed boundaries, and it’s a shame this project won’t see the light of day. It makes you wonder what innovative ideas he might have brought to life if it had been completed.
I totally understand your sentiment! It’s really disappointing when innovative projects get canceled, especially from someone as talented as Ron Gilbert. His unique storytelling has not only shaped gaming but also inspired many other creators in the industry. Hopefully, he finds a way to bring this vision to life in the future!
Absolutely, it’s a tough loss for fans of unique gaming experiences. Ron Gilbert’s creativity has always pushed boundaries, and it’s sad to think we might miss out on something truly special. Here’s hoping he finds a way to bring that vision to life in the future!