[Fady K]

I usually don't start up threads on neogaf, but as a survival horror fan, I have come to appreciate this awesome looking title that may end up being the best horror game no one has heard of. I noticed older threads containing bits of information, but this deserves its own thread.





Amy is a survival horror game that was partly inspired by none other than ICO, and the project is being designed by none other than Paul Cuisset, the creator of the beloved classic Flashback.

The game is out now on both PSN and XBLA for the price of $9.99.

Even though I am a hardcore Silent Hill fan, this graphically looks cleaner than the upcoming Silent Hill: Downpour - even the facial animations look better. The funny part - this is a downloadable title that will cost a fraction of Silent Hill: Downpour's price.

Check out this interesting preview courtesy of the US PlayStation blog: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/...n-this-summer/

Also, here is a short video showcasing how your character's "infection" begins to appear in-game. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TMhtH4HiLE


More information - with a big thanks to Speedymaniac.
Story Info
http://scrawlfx.com/2011/04/the-story-of-amy

Previews
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1161182p1.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_first_...-10968_en.html
http://www.gamingbits.com/sony-plays...rique-e3-2011/
http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6318791...atures%3Btitle

Gameplay Footage
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/zo...12317?type=flv

Some info from the official facebook page, thanks to Melchiah for notifying:

Hi all, here is an answer the two main questions: Amy will be available on both PS3 and Xbox360. The game will be released this fall. Paul Cuisset and the guys at VectorCell are really working hard and we all want to make sure the game is well tuned and that the overall gameplay experience is there, equally on PS3 and X360.

Edit: The game is out now, and even though I paid for it on the PSN knowing very well how bad it may be, it is really unfortunate it came to this. The game looked really promising, and I hope Vectorcell learns from the mistakes of this experience and delivers a much better horror title in the end. It would be nice to see a good downloadable horror game herald more.

[Loudninja]

Looks and sounds really interesting.

[schick85]

The more attention this gets, the merrier. Just don't end up like Hydrophobia, please!

[Zoc]

Video is broken for me.

[V_Ben]

Worth noting that this is from Paul Cuisset, creator of Flashback :)

[eXistor]

Definitely sounds interesting. Keeping my eye on this one.

Worth noting that this is from Paul Cuisset, creator of Flashback :)

Hype +1

[Clear]

Good to see Paul Cuisset is still working, Flashback may be a long time ago but I'll bet its very fondly remembered, especially by Euro-Gaffers.

[daffy]

Game is going to be phenomenal. I really need one of those release dates .

[schick85]

Worth noting that this is from Paul Cuisset, creator of Flashback :)

That's what so cool about it!

[Speedymanic]

The more attention this gets, the merrier. Just don't end up like Hydrophobia, please!

It doesn't look like it will based on the gameplay footage available...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEnKnmDUFwM

but then Hydrophobia looked decent in trailers too...

Video is broken for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4KtIqirCME

[Fady K]

Looks and sounds really interesting.

It does huh? One of the main people involved created a classic that older players might have heard of called Flashback back in the early 90s.

Video is broken for me.

Zoc, if the youtube link did not work for you, try out the link within the PS blog and see if that works.

The more attention this gets, the merrier. Just don't end up like Hydrophobia, please!

I hope so as well. Though this one seems like it has more going for it than hydrophobia, and the previews all seem to praise the game thankfully.

Game is going to be phenomenal. I really need one of those release dates .

Agreed. The developers say that is should launch by the end of the summer. Game is expected to be 8 hours long.

[DiscoJer]

Looks interesting, but my eyes really rolled when I saw the global warming causes zombies bit.

Horror doesn't need silly Sci-Fi explanations.

[marvelharvey]

ICheck it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TMhtH4HiLE

Surprised they didn't list 'Polygons' in their tech list.

[xbhaskarx]

"I usually don't start up threads on neogaf"

Is that because you don't know how to search for existing threads?

[Callibretto]

The more attention this gets, the merrier. Just don't end up like Hydrophobia, please!

what's wrong with Hydrophobia? I haven't played it but it looks kinda cool.

[Fady K]

"I usually don't start up threads on neogaf" Is that because you don't know how to search for existing threads?

No, I actually searched, and nothing has been mentioned regarding the game for a while outside of small mentions in PSN threads. Besides, this might as well act as the official thread until the game comes out.

[Dascu]

What I've seen of this game hasn't really impressed me. Still, I'm interested.

No, I actually searched, and nothing has been mentioned regarding the game for a while outside of small mentions in PSN threads. Besides, this might as well act as the official thread until the game comes out.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422998

Thread was posted in even yesterday.

[OniShiro]

Looks awesome, might get it depending on length and price.

[schick85]

"I usually don't start up threads on neogaf" Is that because you don't know how to search for existing threads?

He said he knew there was another thread for Amy. But you can't blame him/her for wanting to post another for an awesome looking game like this.

Paul Cuisset FTW. Most anticipated game this summer.

[Discotheque]

inspired by ico doesn't really do much for me, I hope they take some cues from Siren and Silent Hill (the latter is pretty apparent here)

I love horror games so I'll get this if it's any good. fucking psn, still waiting on Beyond Good and Evil HD. Project Dust will probably be xbla exclusive for a few months too

[Fady K]

What I've seen of this game hasn't really impressed me. Still, I'm interested. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422998 Thread was posted in even yesterday.

I'll be damned, I did not find this :0 Well I hope the new preview warrants its own thread. To be honest, I just feel like the title I put up is more detailed about what the game is rather than "PSN/XBLA/PC/Maybe NGP "Exclusive" Announced: Amy" - with no offense to the OP creator of that thread at all. I just feel that it is easy to skip a thread which only mentions a title and potential platforms.

Looks awesome, might get it depending on length and price.

Price is expected at 13 dollars I believe - maybe 10 bucks with PS Plus? The length is expected to be around 8 hours.

He said he knew there was another thread for Amy. But you can't blame him/her for wanting to post another for an awesome looking game like this. Paul Cuisset FTW. Most anticipated game this summer.

Thanks for understanding. And yes, it's so good to see Cuisset doing something in the game industry these days!

inspired by ico doesn't really do much for me, I hope they take some cues from Siren and Silent Hill (the latter is pretty apparent here) I love horror games so I'll get this if it's any good. fucking psn, still waiting on Beyond Good and Evil HD. Project Dust will probably be xbla exclusive for a few months too

I don't understand why Beyond Good & Evil HD is taking so long to release on the US PSN - I downloaded mine from the Euro PSN 2 weeks ago :/

[Loudninja]

What I've seen of this game hasn't really impressed me. Still, I'm interested. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422998 Thread was posted in even yesterday.

Umm that topic is old now this is new info so yeah that how it work around here.

[Discotheque]

Okay that preview does sound pretty interesting, I just pray that Amy's ai isn't retarded (and hopefully she's not painfully slow) since the game revolves around escorting her.

[Fady K]

Okay that preview does sound pretty interesting, I just pray that Amy's ai isn't retarded (and hopefully she's not painfully slow) since the game revolves around escorting her.

True - these elements not being polished to a T can break the game.

[schick85]

what's wrong with Hydrophobia? I haven't played it but it looks kinda cool.

Change all the positive words with neutral/negative ones and you've got yourself a comprehensive list.

Improved Graphics Character dynamic self-shadowing Enhanced lighting Improved textures Better water spray effects Improved water reflection and refraction Enhanced electricity effects Environmental geometry tweaks Additional video texture work Physics Enhancements Increased number of dynamic objects More realistic character water resistance Explosive forces re-balanced Overhauled Camera System Camera positioned closer to character Improved tracking of the action Enhanced collision detection Better FOV for framing the action Improved Movement and Animations More fluid and precise character control Improved character animations add realism Enhanced animation transitions make the character more 'weighty' New Climbing System Continuous hand-over-hand climbing system added All new, more realistic animations More fluid climbing controls and movement Platforming Automatic ledge grab functionality Improved swing mechanic Improved jump-from-balance mechanic Control Layout Switch to a more traditional control layout A to jump LT to aim RB to detonate enhanced Gel and Energy Rounds Dialogue Re-Edit Dialogue has been pruned Irritating or extraneous lines cut Cutscenes Re-edit Cutscenes reviewed and edited Overly long cutscenes shortened Collectables Emails and E-Books no longer interrupt gameplay when collected Collectables re-positioned throughout levels Points awarded for collectables tweaked New Waypoint System Waypoints for every objective and sub objective Choose permanent on-screen waypoints or new MAVI only mode Waypoints added for Ciphers and Frequency Keys with colour coding Corpses with Frequency Keys glow orange for easy identification Map Improved Improved controls and button layout Default view of Kate's position Toggle Kate's position / objective location manually Easier to navigate Prompts Prompts re-worked for better clarity Prompt triggering reviewed and improved Tutorials Video tutorials cut back Improved in game tutorials New tutorial puzzles Wading Improved Enhanced physical character feedback from water forces Improved transitions between wade states Swimming Improved Improved swimming controls, more finely balanced 180 degree swim turn removed Improved camera behaviour when swimming Underwater combat system streamlined Puzzles Improved feedback for Cipher and Frequency Keys Ciphers re-positioned for greater accessibility New mission orders related to Ciphers add to the backstory Existing puzzles refined where possible New electric puzzle elements added Damage System Improved Kate no longer unfairly damaged/killed by unseen elements Fire/electrical damage reduced Combat damage re-balanced Overhauled Damage Feedback Monochrome health feedback system implemented Enhanced directional damage indication Heartbeat force feedback and SFX added Audio ducking system improves health feedback All New Oxygen Feedback System Oxygen bar added Heartbeat force feedback and SFX added Phobia effect for oxygen feedback enhanced Phobia audio hallucinations added FOV pulse added for drowning feedback Phobia warping effect removed from non-submerged sections Overhauled Combat System Automatic weapon holster/unholster system Seamless integration of combat / non-combat systems Improved aim reticule Aim remapped to LT Destructible objects highlighted more clearly Destructible objects easier to hit A greater supply of ammo throughout the levels AI improved and enemies rebalanced More enemies and more engaging combat design Weapons Improved Sonic Rounds overheat removed Sonic Rounds charge time halved Sonic Rounds do more damage to NPCs and are lethal Multiple Gel and Energy Rounds can be deployed simultaneously Deployed Gel/Energy rounds can be detonated as a group All New Cover System Smoother transitions in and out of cover Easier and more intuitive to get in and out of cover Toggle cover whether armed or unarmed All new animations make cover system more realistic Checkpoints and Reloading Checkpoint positions reviewed and improved More checkpoints Automated and faster reload after death Levels and Game Balance Vent behaviour improved General level design tweaks AI numbers and positioning improved Ammo amount and placement improved Collectable placement improved Gameplay balance improved throughout Value Price dropped to just 800 Microsoft points Trial extended to allow players to sample more of the game for free

[tiprun]

I will definitely be purchasing this. Looks pretty awesome.

[Fady K]

Change all the positive words with neutral/negative ones and you've got yourself a comprehensive list.

I was always shocked by the insane amount of changes and tweaks for Hydrophobia. I truly wish they had released it after implementing those changes in the first place. I hear their updated version will be hitting the PSN as well?

[Untracked]

This looks great. We need more scary / survival horror games.
I haven't shit myself since 2005 (Condemned).
Will keep an eye on this one.

[.la1n]

"I usually don't start up threads on neogaf" Is that because you don't know how to search for existing threads?

Sometimes it's blatantly obvious when someone didn't bother to search, other times (like in this case) it's obvious it was an honest mistake. No need to summon the GAF horde right away.

[randomwab]

Survival Horror? Cool.

Inspired by ICO? Very coo...

Worth noting that this is from Paul Cuisset, creator of Flashback :)

FUCKING HYPE OMG

[tiprun]

This looks great. We need more scary / survival horror games. I haven't shit myself since 2005 (Condemned). Will keep an eye on this one.

I still hold Condemned (the first one, of course) as the scariest game I've ever played. Much scarier than Silent Hill and Resident Evil etc, although I am still a huge fan of both those titles.

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Really looking forward to this one. I've said it a million times lately but again, PSN on a roll!

[Volcynika]

Inspired by ICO makes me kinda ehhh about it, I'll keep an eye on it though.

[Untracked]

I still hold Condemned (the first one, of course) as the scariest game I've ever played. Much scarier than Silent Hill and Resident Evil etc, although I am still a huge fan of both those titles.

Yeah, there's been jumpy scares in games since (Dead Space comes to mind) but Condemned 1 had me absolutely shitting myself in that Apple Orchard Farmhouse. Other than that, I remember my leg shaking whilst playing the original Silent Hill.
If a game can do that to me, it's worth it's price tag.
Give me more survival horror. I'd love a new Condemned, even though the last half of 2 threw everything down the shitter. I've not played a game since with such fantastic first person melee combat.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on Amy.

[PooBone]

Whoa, never heard of this, sounds very interesting. A horror game inspired by Ico sounds like a great combination.

[LiquidMetal14]

This one kind of went quiet for a bit. Good to see it resurfacing.

[Ellis Kim]

I'll check it out :x

[I should be doing hw]

Will buy just to support a dead genre.

[Fady K]

Sometimes it's blatantly obvious when someone didn't bother to search, other times (like in this case) it's obvious it was an honest mistake. No need to summon the GAF horde right away.

Thanks for your understanding. I hope this thread provides more exposure to this interesting looking title.

Will buy just to support a dead genre.

It is sad. I wish the genre had more games coming. This one at the very least looks like a very interesting one. Some interesting recent horror titles that you might have missed by the way are both for PC: Amnesia: Dark Descent and Black Mirror 3.

As for upcoming horror-themed games, we have a few things to look forward to, here is a list I compiled from what I know is coming:

FEAR 3 (Horror FPS - PS3/360/PC)
Resident Evil Revelations (3DS)
Resident Evil Code Veronica HD (PS3/360)
Silent Hill Book of Memories (Vita)
Silent Hill Downpour (PS3/360)
Silent Hill Collection (PS3)
Aliens: Colonial Marines (Horror shooter - PS3/360/WiiU/PC)
The New Adventure of Sherlock Holmes: The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (May have horror elements, PS3/360)
The House of the Dead Overkill: Extended Edition (PS3) Horror themed arcade shooter
Rise of Nightmares (Kinect-only for 360, questionable game though :/)
Un-announced Xseed localized horror game for PSP
Chucky (based on the Chucky horror films :/ PS3/360)
Metro: Last Light (Horror-themed shooter, PS3/360/WiiU)

and the big daddy of them all, Bioshock Infinite (PS3/360).

[PSFan]

Seems really cool, any word on the release date?

[Fady K]

Seems really cool, any word on the release date?

Towards the end of the summer. Sometime around August-September :)

[Speedymanic]

Thanks for your understanding. I hope this thread provides more exposure to this interesting looking title.

In that case, you might want to add the following to the OP, I never got round to updating the one in my thread.



Story Info
http://scrawlfx.com/2011/04/the-story-of-amy

Previews
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/116/1161182p1.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_first_...-10968_en.html
http://www.gamingbits.com/sony-plays...rique-e3-2011/
http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6318791...atures%3Btitle

Gameplay Footage
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/zo...12317?type=flv

[Fady K]

In that case, you might want to add the following to the OP, I never got round to updating the one in my thread.

Speedymaniac - THANK YOU :) I will patch them in and make sure to credit you :)

[Acquiescence]

It looks really great, and any new survival-horror is more than welcome considering it's a neglected genre right now. For me though, its release is somewhat overshadowed by the fact that Silent Hill: Downpour is out a mere month later.

[Phonomezer]

"I usually don't start up threads on neogaf" Is that because you don't know how to search for existing threads?

lol

[I should be doing hw]

It is sad. I wish the genre had more games coming. This one at the very least looks like a very interesting one. Some interesting recent horror titles that you might have missed by the way are both for PC: Amnesia: Dark Descent and Black Mirror 3. As for upcoming horror-themed games, we have a few things to look forward to, here is a list I compiled from what I know is coming: Silent Hill Downpour (PS3/360)

I'll call this as being better than Downpour right now.
Amnesia is great, I haven't heard of Black Mirror 3 before. Thanks for that.

[Fady K]

It looks really great, and any new survival-horror is more than welcome considering it's a neglected genre right now. For me though, its release is somewhat overshadowed by the fact that Silent Hill: Downpour is out a mere month later.

True, though it should have a solid month or two before Downpour (which I really hope delivers!) comes out.

[dallow_bg]

Actually does look quite interesting. Thanks, I'll make a note of it.

[I NEED SCISSORS]

So... will it be on any other platforms apart from PSN? (there is a lot of confusion surrounding its exclusivity, unless it's somehow exclusive to all platforms..)

If a Steam release is on the cards, i'd rather go for that.


The concept sounds interesting, but the trailer didn't really tell me much apart from the fact that it uses a lot of complicated sounding tech. They really should have shown more gameplay/story in a first trailer.

[LiquidMetal14]

It looks really great, and any new survival-horror is more than welcome considering it's a neglected genre right now. For me though, its release is somewhat overshadowed by the fact that Silent Hill: Downpour is out a mere month later.

And may not be as good or unique as this game lol

That video, while lacking game play, does show some cool tech they are doing. It's looking really good for a PSN title.