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Beyond: Two Souls gameplay, screens and previews
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the_prime_mover
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I have never played a QD game, but this looks a bit stale. Watching the combat video, I can only hope that there isn't a lot of that in the game or that the animation system is good enough that I could turn off the horrible slow down on each move.
The Hospital gameplay section reminds me of a point and click game but incredibly linear with a lot of hand holding. Perhaps there will be many different approaches to problem solving that aren't really shown in this clip? So I am taking away from this that the game is more of an interactive movie than an actual game? Graphics look really good, but is that a by-product of the experience being heavily scripted?
Also - and now I am just nitpicking - but that homeless sign has some of the best hand writing I have ever seen. I suppose she took her donations and went to a print shop to get a professional looking sign made up?
The Hospital gameplay section reminds me of a point and click game but incredibly linear with a lot of hand holding. Perhaps there will be many different approaches to problem solving that aren't really shown in this clip? So I am taking away from this that the game is more of an interactive movie than an actual game? Graphics look really good, but is that a by-product of the experience being heavily scripted?
Also - and now I am just nitpicking - but that homeless sign has some of the best hand writing I have ever seen. I suppose she took her donations and went to a print shop to get a professional looking sign made up?
QD is already working on a PS4 title
Can't believe that is running on PS3. I'm down for the experience and presentation, but I am not thrilled with the gameplay... as expected. But as long as I don't have to shake the controller to brush my teeth, it should be an improvement.
SolidSnakex
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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-21-heavy-rain-dev-confirms-work-on-ps4-game-has-begun
So...you pretty much know what that means.
So I'm waiting for the PS4 version then.
somesayyea
Member
this game is shaping up quite nicely
Awesome if true. A PS4 version would be a day one purchase.
Nope dat fire in that video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bxLX9bQZfIQ#t=405s
You weren't kidding.
Best fire effects in gaming confirmed?
MoogleWizard
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So the "gameplay" consists of pressing the analog stick forward to watch the next cutscene? Why even make a game then, might as well make a movie.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
This is giving me a Adventure/Puzzle vibe but with in a fully realized modern and 3D world, which is awesome. In fact I think that is the only way to view this without being disappointed. Am I alone?
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
For some reason I can't even load the first page in chrome... hahah (prob my shitty computer).
But this is just, gameplay-wise, another overwrought waggle-fest right?
Because if he made a movie, it'd be direct to DVD gunk that everyone would ignore. At least with videogames they guy clings to a pretense of relevance.
But this is just, gameplay-wise, another overwrought waggle-fest right?
Because if he made a movie, it'd be direct to DVD gunk that everyone would ignore. At least with videogames they guy clings to a pretense of relevance.
Sure, I mean it's a Quantic Dream game. They don't make straight forward shooters or action games.
Wow, it looks tremendous (makes me wonder what we'll see by the time 2018-19 rolls around on PS4).
All I want now, above anything else is for the entire game to live up to this star cast and Cage's promise.
This + TLoU + GoWA has really pushed the visuals beyond what I could have expected from a system now essentially 7 years old (8 years if the existence of the tech is counted).
All I want now, above anything else is for the entire game to live up to this star cast and Cage's promise.
This + TLoU + GoWA has really pushed the visuals beyond what I could have expected from a system now essentially 7 years old (8 years if the existence of the tech is counted).
Story and voicework are important to me.
Heavy Rain got both of those very,very wrong. The gameplay we know what to expect it's a adventure game with point and click elements. I like those.
My only fear is once E3 arrives games like these are not going to look as impressive and for many the graphics are what makes them want this game.
Heavy Rain got both of those very,very wrong. The gameplay we know what to expect it's a adventure game with point and click elements. I like those.
My only fear is once E3 arrives games like these are not going to look as impressive and for many the graphics are what makes them want this game.
Kenshin001
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Didn't think I'd be getting this as I didn't think I could endure another HR type gameplay experience but those videos have piqued my interest. It still doesn't look as "gamey" as I'd like it to be though.
That is the kicker for me. Looks amazing, but the combat is just a simplified QTE with slowdown instead of a button prompt. That will get old fast, but at least it should be fun to watch. I still want to check it out for the presentation, like I did with Heavy Rain.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Will give it a rental for the wow factor but as ever with Cage stuff, no replay really in there whatsoever. Lets hope all those Heavy Rain purchasers didnt also kinda take that away as well, eh Dave?
Will buy it for the PS4 then.
SolidSnakex
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PS Conversation about Beyond
http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/03/21/ign-discusses-beyond-two-souls
Chat with Cage
http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/03/21/talking-beyond-with-david-cage
http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/03/21/ign-discusses-beyond-two-souls
Chat with Cage
http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/03/21/talking-beyond-with-david-cage
"Gamey"? What would you like to see? That's what I'm wondering. What would make this more "gamey"?
People still love graphic adventures, for instance, and those are just as limited (if not more so) than this. Although you have to figure out where items go you are ultimately just clicking on things and listening to dialog.
The Walking Dead received plenty of praise last year and basically used this formula. What about Dreamfall? Same kind of thing.
I don't see the problem here. It's a modern take on the graphic adventure type of experience. These story based adventure experiences aren't designed to be "gamey" like a character action game.
At least this game has the chance to do something interesting with puzzle solving thanks to the ghost feature. You actually get a free camera, it appears, and the ability to look and move around while interacting with a number of objects. Figuring out how to help your character get through the environments by using the ghost is an interesting idea. Throw in possession and you have an even more interesting idea. For a graphic adventure, it seems rather robust.
Callibretto
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does point and click adventure count as "gamey" to you?
because this is basically that with big budget. you'll be controlling the ghost for most of the gameplay and look around the environment (pixel hunting) for things you can interact that will lead you move forward.
Man-is-Obsolete
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I think this is what people should focus on, less about the action or combat, which serves as more of a way to add intensity and drama to solving a scenario.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
My first thought when watching the footage was Ghost Trick as well. And that's a great thing if it's really like that, or at least has segments like that.
Anyway it looks mindblowing.
Anyway it looks mindblowing.
Gameplay also consists from combat, talking to characters and using objects to solve light puzzles. Its an adventure game with focus on characters and widely branching storylines!
Cast Interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxyPPFHHD_o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxyPPFHHD_o
PetriP-TNT
Member
Looks pretty cool, which reminds me I gotta play Heavy Rain someday.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Really hope there is a difficulty that removes the point marker telling you what to interact with in the environment. Kills the immersion for me and I'd rather solve that myself.
MWS Natural
Member
Dwayne Wayne!!!
Callibretto
Member
I wonder if we (as the ghost) can just quitely go back to Jodie after we correctly pick the first card and not be an ass to the other woman. if you read the cvg article, that scenario escalate to really crazy situation.
we can choke the woman in the end
Lagspike_exe
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This looks absolutely amazing. Art style and fidelity is a huge improvement over Heavy Rain.