Taxi Driver: The Video Game

A little while back, it was reported that, in an effort to simultaneously irk both conservative groups and film purists, Martin Scorcese's 1976 film Taxi Driver will be made into a video game, just in time for the film's 30th anniversary. Presumably, you inhabit De Niro's character. (Hopefully, assuming the Albert Brooks persona and seeing the world through his eyes will just be one of many "unlockables" found in the game.)

Two comments:

1. This announcement probably has John Hinckley doing some serious life reassessment.

2. If they make this a First-Person Shooter in the style of Doom or Half-Life, I will be sorely disappointed. And if they go for the Third-Person Run-Around-and-Karate-Chop-Things format (i.e. Grand Theft Auto), then they're not even trying. The only format that would do this game justice would be the beloved Sierra 3D Animated Adventure format. Maybe something like:

Oh, and it's not just about the superlative graphics. Taxi Driver Quest's gameplay could reach levels of immersion not seen since 1986:

You are standing outside the Palantine Campaign Headquarters. Just then, a tall blonde looking suspiciously like Cybill Shephard exits the building. She smooths out a stray strand of golden hair as she looks towards the sky.

] TAKE LADY OUT ON DATE TO PORN MOVIE

You do not have "LADY" in your inventory. See your inventory by pressing Ctrl+I.

] TALK TO LADY

You're not close enough.

] WALK CLOSER TO LADY

I do not understand.

] IMPRESS LADY

What do you mean?

] I MEAN, DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD MAKE HER SMILE OR SOMETHING

You're not close enough.

] GYEAHHHHGHGHHG [slam fist on desk, head-butt computer screen]

Let's just hope it sells well - it could lead to video game remakes of other Scorcese films, like The Age of Innocence and Kundun. Oh, and maybe an actual film sequel.