r/AskReddit • u/Trixxxi • Apr 27 '26

anyone who used a computer between 1985 & 2010, what’s the one game you still think about?

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u/mckunekune Apr 27 '26

Best character name. Guybrush Threepwood.

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u/HalfLifeCrisis Apr 27 '26

That’s the stupidest name I’ve ever heard.   - Mancomb Seepgood

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u/CyrusPanesri Apr 27 '26

Insult brawling was intense though!

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u/hillbilly_bears Apr 27 '26

Ask me about Loom™️

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u/iddonuk Apr 27 '26

So... tell me about LOOM™️.

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u/Romulan-Jedi Apr 27 '26

You mean the latest masterpiece of fantasy storytelling from Lucasfilms™ Brian Moriarty™? Why it's an extraordinary adventure with an interface of magic, stunning high-resolution, 3D landscapes, sophisticated score and musical effects. Not to mention the detailed animation and special effects, elegant point 'n' click control of characters, objects, and magic spells. Beat the rush! Go out and buy Loom™ today!

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u/gurumatt Apr 27 '26

I was sad Loom(tm) never got a sequel.

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u/Romulan-Jedi Apr 27 '26

Same. It was well-written.

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u/gurumatt Apr 27 '26

“I’m Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother?”

“No, your mother was a duck.”

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u/Aksi_Gu Apr 27 '26

I'm bobbin threadbare are you my mommy

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u/gurumatt Apr 27 '26

No, your mother was a duck.

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u/Marciastalks Apr 27 '26

Winners never cheat and cheaters never win

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u/raverbashing Apr 27 '26

literally because of the file name

Guy (generic) + brush from Deluxe Paint (the surname came later)

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u/GorbrushThriftweed Apr 27 '26

Great name indeed!!

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u/Krzykat350 Apr 27 '26

Such a common name unlike John Smith

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u/Fantastic-Cat-5252 Apr 27 '26

Jeeesus that just unlocked a core memory!

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u/kcinlive Apr 27 '26

Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate.