Best Games Never Published Part 3 - Full Throttle 2

Full Throttle 2: Hell on Wheels was LucasArts' proposed sequel to the classic adventure title Full Throttle.

Full Throttle 2 : Hell on Wheels was LucasArts’ proposed sequel to the classic adventure title Full Throttle.

Full Throttle 2, like the original game, was going to focus on the renegade biker Ben and his gang, the Polecats. In Hell on Wheels, Ben and the Polecats were going to battle a rival gang, the Hound Dogs, and investigate the mysterious destruction of the

Full Throttle 2, like the original game, was going to focus on the renegade biker Ben and his gang, the Polecats. In Hell on Wheels, Ben and the Polecats were going to battle a rival gang, the Hound Dogs, and investigate the mysterious destruction of the

"It's a chopper, baby!" Hell on Wheels was, of course, heavy on the motorcycles.

"It’s a chopper, baby !" Hell on Wheels was, of course, heavy on the motorcycles.

In addition to classic adventure game genre gameplay and motorcycle riding, Hell on Wheels featured new melee combat action.

Hey, it's Tim Allen, John Travolta and William H. Macy from "Wild Hogs"!

Hey, it’s Tim Allen, John Travolta and William H. Macy from "Wild Hogs" !

A piece of conceptual art from LucasArts shows a mysterious, tattoo-riddled swordsman. Who is this character? Sadly, we'll probably never know.

A piece of conceptual art from LucasArts shows a mysterious, tattoo-riddled swordsman. Who is this character ? Sadly, we’ll probably never know.

Instead of the older 2D graphics of the original Full Throttle, Hell on Wheels had stylish 3D animation that had a distinct comic book feel.

Instead of the older 2D graphics of the original Full Throttle, Hell on Wheels had stylish 3D animation that had a distinct comic book feel.

Despite being close to finishing the game, LucastArts cancelled Hell on Wheels in 2003 a few months after showing off a demo of the title at E3. Will Ben and the Polecats ever ride again?

Despite being close to finishing the game, LucastArts cancelled Hell on Wheels in 2003 a few months after showing off a demo of the title at E3. Will Ben and the Polecats ever ride again ?

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