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More evidence Guerrilla Games developing open world RPG?
- Thread starter KZObsessed
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While this may present itself as an opportunity to flesh out the actual lore, it may end up diluting the franchise. Plus, I do not fully trust them to do justice to a franchise filled with such potential for they have failed to do so over the last two whole generations just because they might delve into a new genre.
Truth be told, after The Last of Us, which alongside Fallout New Vegas, Planescape Torment, Beyond Two Souls, The Witcher series, have tried to elevate the story telling prowess and maturity of the medium, it's hard to go back to the devs of KZ expecting a great story when the best they have done (according to multiple reviews) with KZSF is mediocre one.
Still, the inclusion of an Obsidian member gives me hope. However, as aforementioned, I really hope it's not in the fantasy genre (which I think is a cop out).
FunkyPajamas
Member
If they were going to work on a new type of game in the KZ universe, I'd rather they worked on a squad-based first person strategy (a mix of Republic Commando and Band of Brothers).
But yeah, I agree with Derrick: it's better if they go for a new IP. Take something that looks like Deus Ex and marry it with a Fallout-type RPG. Bonus point if they make it scary like System Shock.
Pound_lb003
Member
I'd love them to stay semi-sci-fi.
I mean I love fantasy too, but I really love what they are able to do with the sci-fi aesthetic in Killzone.
Or... Like historic would really bowl me over, but I'm not holding my breath.
I mean I love fantasy too, but I really love what they are able to do with the sci-fi aesthetic in Killzone.
Or... Like historic would really bowl me over, but I'm not holding my breath.
FunkyPajamas
Member
I haven't played Shadow Fall, but I have played their previous games, and while I wouldn't call their design "idiotic", I would agree that they need not only a good writer (which it seems like they have one now) but a proper game director/designer.
Oh man...can't wait if true. Would be an amazing looking game ad well.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
GG definitely needs help creating an interesting world, telling a good story and creating memorable characters. Hiring this guy is a start in that direction but they need to do much more. I lost some faith in them after playing Shadow Fall.
SolidSnakex
Member
The brand isn't a strong enough to support it. If they're making an RPG then it needs to be a completely new IP.
Play Shadow Fall first and then we can talk about the design decisions I'm referring to (for example pretty much all of chapter 8 is god-awful). The entire game vacillates between middling shooter (sorry, but the AI is atrocious) and just outright stupid gameplay decisions that appear to have been created to break up the monotony of the shooting, and for the most part fail miserably. Graphically its quite nice.
Byakuya769
Member
It could always be connected to the world of Killzone without sharing the name. They show way too much excellence in vehicle design to go to waste, but the story of Killzone has been thoroughly mediocre through and through.
See above, UNCMark knows what's up. Shadowfall delivers on absolutely none of the promise of increased variety and variability in battles and goes to add shitty non-shooting segments to the mix. A very poor showing in their single player. Multiplayer is still butter, but it does lack a variety I would have liked... but everyone else hates vehicles.
See above, UNCMark knows what's up. Shadowfall delivers on absolutely none of the promise of increased variety and variability in battles and goes to add shitty non-shooting segments to the mix. A very poor showing in their single player. Multiplayer is still butter, but it does lack a variety I would have liked... but everyone else hates vehicles.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
So, an open world RPG shooter? 
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/27/killzone-dev-hires-fallout-new-vegas-writer
But seriously, I can't wait until this thing is revealed. A new writer and a new setting is what I felt like Guerrilla always needed. A soft reboot if you will.
But seriously, I can't wait until this thing is revealed. A new writer and a new setting is what I felt like Guerrilla always needed. A soft reboot if you will.
Pound_lb003
Member
It was a launch game I guess. There's so much going against them being any good. I am not surprised Killzone isn't that great. None of the launch games are really.
But there has to be a whole new creative team behind this IP, because they've been hiring for it for years. It's not the Killzone bunch.
But there has to be a whole new creative team behind this IP, because they've been hiring for it for years. It's not the Killzone bunch.
Business
Member
ummm I don't know, you don't know, opinions and expectations.
ChosenPredator
Banned
I wouldn't mind seeing a darksun RPG kind of like fallout
KZObsessed
Member
Well, he could have at least mentioned he found the story on GAF. Damn freelancers!
TheRealTalker
Banned
Sorry for the bump but looking at GG recent job postings
I am guessing those dino creatures and other animals rumours are kinda true
https://twitter.com/guerrilla_jobs
Also maybe some Co-op involved?
I am guessing those dino creatures and other animals rumours are kinda true
https://twitter.com/guerrilla_jobs
Also maybe some Co-op involved?
Callibretto
Member
Coop Multiplayer? So maybe loot rpg ala diablo or borderlands? I was hoping it's more single player rpg like skyrim or mass effect.
TheRealTalker
Banned
yeah Co-op seems odd to me
I can see it being a jump in thing like Diablo/Destiny
I just hope the game doesn't require to be online
Edit: I think this online aspect could be thread worthy... maybe so I'll make one
I can see it being a jump in thing like Diablo/Destiny
I just hope the game doesn't require to be online
Edit: I think this online aspect could be thread worthy... maybe so I'll make one
ArkhamFantasy
Member
You dont see games without some kind of multiplayer component anymore....unfortunately.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Coop Multiplayer? So maybe loot rpg ala diablo or borderlands? I was hoping it's more single player rpg like skyrim or mass effect.
Dinosaur shooter RPG game
Pound_lb003
Member
Given how vague they're talking about multiplayer, it may be DeS/DkS like integration of online. I could definitely see that.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Dinosaurs are so completely underutilized in gaming. They could be an awesome backbone for pretty much any genre.
They have even more utility than zombies. And you wouldn't have to deal with "oh wow another zombie game blah blah". Actually the opposite, as the dino-fever caused by those BF3-4 rumors demonstrate.
Revive Dino Crisis, people would flip. Add dinos to any shooter. It is automatically better. Substituent dinosaurs for any animal or enemy in any game and it's automatically better.
Do the thought experiment. It's demonstrably true.
They have even more utility than zombies. And you wouldn't have to deal with "oh wow another zombie game blah blah". Actually the opposite, as the dino-fever caused by those BF3-4 rumors demonstrate.
Revive Dino Crisis, people would flip. Add dinos to any shooter. It is automatically better. Substituent dinosaurs for any animal or enemy in any game and it's automatically better.
Do the thought experiment. It's demonstrably true.