3. Scooby Doo
This one is a little more light-hearted than the others but just as worthy of the Telltale treatment. Much like Tintin or Sherlock Holmes, Scoobys investigative style would be perfect for a point-and-click episodic series. If only familiar with
The Walking Dead, one could think this too childish a property for Telltale Games but the company is no stranger to a more light-hearted world, having made
Back To The Future and
Sam and Max. A Scooby Doo game doesnt have to be overly childish, it could easily be in the same vein as
Back To The Future, while having the trademark humour of the series. Having played a few Scooby games in my time, like
Classic Creep Capers, Night of 100 Frights and
Mystery Mayhem, Ive never felt like any were able to capture the essence or charm of the show, quite simply I dont think Scooby suits the adventure genre. I do however think it would suit a Telltale style game, based more on investigation and clue-finding, with the odd action segment. Aesthetically Scooby Doo is, like Tintin, perfect for a Telltale title. The cell shaded design and colourful world would be very fun to navigate and the prospect of playing as Scooby or any member of the game is very enticing. The episodic style is perfect for a Scooby Doo series, which could see one long story told through five episodes or a new mystery for each episode. Theres been countless Scooby Doo tales, be it the original
Where Are You! series or movies like
The Cyber Chase,
Zombie Island or
The Reluctant Werewolf, each offering a vast wealth of characters and plots to use and build upon, or Telltale could create their own mysteries and villains. Either way there is an extensive world of Scooby capers that Telltale could draw from and add to, something Id love to see happen.