Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People is heading towards another delisting, according to an announcement from The Telltale Team on Steam. This latest development is part of an ongoing saga for the episodic comedy series, which has seen multiple removals and reinstatements across various platforms.
The game’s turbulent history is documented by Delisted Games, revealing previous delistings from GOG.com on May 27, 2019, and from Steam on February 11, 2020. Furthermore, the game was removed from the Nintendo Wii no later than January 30, 2019, coinciding with the platform’s shutdown.
Despite these setbacks, the game found its way back to digital storefronts, with its return to Steam and GOG.com on December 7, 2020. This reinstatement was announced by Telltale Games on Twitter, highlighting the return of three titles from the “Telltale Archives” – Wallace & Gromit, Strong Bad, and Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em.
However, the reprieve proved to be brief. The Telltale Team announced that they no longer hold the rights to the intellectual property, and therefore can no longer support or sell the game series. They expressed their gratitude to the players and assured that those who purchased the game can still download all the episodes from the PC digital storefronts where they bought the game.
As a brief refresher, Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People thrusts players into the whimsical world of Homestarrunner.com, featuring the popular character Strong Bad. The game, spanning five episodes, offers unique storylines co-written by the creators of Homestarrunner.com, and invites players to interact with fan-favorite characters like Homestar, The Cheat, and Bubs.
The episodic lineup includes:
- Homestar Ruiner: Strong Bad plots a practical joke that ends with an unwelcome house guest.
- Strong Badia the Free: Players can join the Homestarmy and aid Strong Bad in toppling the corrupt King of Town.
- Baddest of the Bands: When cash becomes a concern, Strong Bad looks to rock and roll for a solution.
- Dangeresque 3: Strong Bad takes on a starring role in a movie adventure.
- 8-Bit Is Enough: The dragon Trogdor wreaks havoc, and it’s up to the players to restore balance.
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