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[Hektor]

Not really. There are entirely too many Star Wars games where you play as a hack-slashin' Force-wieldin' Jedi powerhouse. Let's see how the other 99% of the galaxy adventures.

From Republic Commando to Bounty Hunter and from Battlefront over Shadows of the Empire to Rebel Assault, there is a vast amount of SW games about notjedi people.

I dont have hard numbers but i would even bet SW games about Jedis are in the minority.

 

[DangerMouse]

Awesome! I wanted this. I'm ready Hennig.

I'm in.

Knew it the moment we saw this.

Game's going to be gorgeous.

 

[JaseMath]

We lost one, we got one back.

That still looks fantastic.

 

[Nirolak]

That still looks fantastic.

It ran on, IIRC, three $700 graphics cards.

 

[DeviantBoi]

I hope it's more like Uncharted 2/3 than Uncharted 4.

I hate everything about the stealth mechanics and the more open areas.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Not really. There are entirely too many Star Wars games where you play as a hack-slashin' Force-wieldin' Jedi powerhouse. Let's see how the other 99% of the galaxy adventures.

Agreed with this. The project is in good hands judging by her panel and what little, but meaningful info she mentioned. She has a grasp on the storytelling concept for sure.

 

[DangerMouse]

I played the first Uncharted and got bored real quick, despite the series being sold as a "thrilling action movie in game form". If Uncharted is what I should expect from this Star Wars game, then it probably just isn't for me.

If you want "thrilling action movie in game form" it's Uncharted 2 where they first really pushed the envelope on the types of set pieces that became playable in a game.

 

[brickarts295]

I played the first Uncharted and got bored real quick, despite the series being sold as a "thrilling action movie in game form". If Uncharted is what I should expect from this Star Wars game, then it probably just isn't for me.

Well there's your first problem, Uncharted 1 doesn't do the saying "thrilling action movie in game form" justice. That would be Uncharted 2-4.

I hope it's more like Uncharted 2/3 than Uncharted 4.

I hate everything about the stealth mechanics and the more open areas.

I think it safe to assume it will be closer to 2 and 3 than 4, since Amy was only partially involved with U4.

 

[Zukkoyaki]

I don't have a lot of love for the Star Wars IP but a good game is a good game! Amy as a director and Visceral as a studio have both made terrific games in the past so I'm quite excited about this one. It being a third-person action makes it all the more enticing.

 

[Comfort Jones]

So just another cover based regen health shooter?

Yeah I'll pass.

 

[diaspora]

I ran on, IIRC, three $700 graphics cards.

Sure, but that was in 2012 right. I'd imagine the hardware to do that wouldn't be insignificant today but surely more doable.

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

wack....

hopefully they show some footage soon

 

[AudioEppa]

If this game is anything like Uncharted, especially 4. I'm there before day 1.

 

[ScaryShark]

Like Uncharted? That's... off-putting.

Yes it plays like an action-adventure game. This is literally the least surprising news one could predict for this title.

 

[family_guy]

I'm not sure I get the disappointment from some people. Like Uncharted could mean multiple things: story driven, cinematic, third person, adventure. What's the problem with that? Were you expecting something like an open world game?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

So mediocre stealth and above average gunplay.

 

[NoKisum]

If you want "thrilling action movie in game form" it's Uncharted 2 where they really pushed the envelope on the types of set pieces that became playable in a game.

Well there's your first problem, Uncharted 1 doesn't do the saying "thrilling action movie in game form" justice. That would be Uncharted 2-4.

So I have through an entire bad game to get to a good one? That's worst than the "stick with it, the game gets absolutely amazing in hour 20" type of games.

 

[iPaul93]

Can't wait to see some gameplay videos.

 

[ScaryShark]

I'm not sure I get the disappointment from some people. Like Uncharted could mean multiple things: story driven, cinematic, third person, adventure. What's the problem with that? Were you expecting something like an open world game?

'Uncharted' in title, people go en masse to trip over themselves to talk about how bad Uncharted is in some way. Would also have happened if 'BioShock Infinite' or 'Metal Gear Solid V' was in the title.

 

[farisr]

So I have through an entire bad game to get to a good one? That's worst than the "stick with it, the game gets absolutely amazing in hour 20" type of games.

I don't see how playing through a game that last 7-8 hours, and then getting to a game that significantly improves upon everything is worse than sticking with a game for 20 hours for which the gameplay & graphics remain the same to get to a good part/scenario.

Anyways, if you're finding the gameplay in Uncharted bad, then just watch the cutscenes and go directly to 2. You can even start up 2 without missing much, but if you want more of a connection with the characters, watch the cutscenes from 1.

Also, the game wasn't bad back in 2007. It just hasn't aged well as we've seen great improvements in the genre it belongs to since then. It's narrative/story telling & voice acting is still competent though.

 

[Nirolak]

Can't wait to see some gameplay videos.

It's coming out in 2018 and EA doesn't unveil games until shortly before release.

It will be around two years until you do, at least in a meaningful way.

 

[firelogic]

Interest fading tbh. I guess with Hennig it should've been expected

What does she have to do with it? All she's doing is writing the story. Not like she's the head of game design.

 

[AKyemeni]

We might actually get a real Uncharted on PS4 then.

 

[neurosyphilis]

I knew this was going to turn into another Uncharted hate thread before I even clicked. GAF is getting too predictable. I'm excited for this though. A story driven cinematic Star Wars game by Amy Hennig, you know this game will be amazing.

-d0hv

 

[NIN90]

So auto platforming and kinda sorta passable gun fights.

Well there's your first problem, Uncharted 1 doesn't do the saying "thrilling action movie in game form" justice. That would be Uncharted 2-4.


I think it safe to assume it will be closer to 2 and 3 than 4, since Amy was only partially involved with U4.

At what point in her career did Amy Henning switch from writing to game design?

 

[Comfort Jones]

I'm not sure I get the disappointment from some people. Like Uncharted could mean multiple things: story driven, cinematic, third person, adventure. What's the problem with that? Were you expecting something like an open world game?

If it's in that ultra tired template of cover based regen health shooting it will have literally nothing to offer in terms of gameplay that hasn't been done to death in the worst ways possible.

 

[Springy]

If I squint, like, real hard, Uncharted Star Wars looks like Jedi Knight.

Okay, my eyes are actually shut at this point.

 

[KevinCow]

obviously...i mean, who would want their game to play like one of the best franchises of the past decade right?

Uncharted isn't popular because of its gameplay. It's a pretty typical and unambitious third-person shooter with light platforming elements.

Nobody cared about the series until Uncharted 2, and that's not because Uncharted 2 completely revolutionized the gameplay of the first game, but because it took pretty much the same gameplay and put it into crazy situations like a collapsing building and a derailing train.

If Uncharted 2 had the exact same gameplay but lacked those impressive setpieces, the series would probably be in the same boat as Resistance and Killzone.

Anyway, it's interesting that they're just straight up saying, "It plays like Uncharted." Have they done this before? With Dead Space, did they advertise the fact that it was pretty much just Resident Evil 4 in space? With Dante's Inferno, did they advertise the fact that it was pretty much just a reskinned God of War?

 

[DangerMouse]

I knew this was going to turn into another Uncharted hate thread before I even clicked. GAF is getting too predictable. I'm excited for this though. A story driven cinematic Star Wars game by Amy Hennig, you know this game will be amazing.

-d0hv

Yup, can't wait.

 

[DeepEnigma]

If it's in that ultra tired template of cover based regen health shooting it will have literally nothing to offer in terms of gameplay that hasn't been done to death in the worst ways possible.

Glad you and others are here to set us all straight on the development process of this game based on the title of the thread alone.

Phew. Expectations in check. Being excited for a great franchise, and a great game designer almost got the better of me.

Anyone notice that the second pic looks to be Naboo? I honestly really like its aesthetic

Either Naboo aesthetics or it's moon Rori that was in Star Wars Galaxies. Which was more that color tone.

 

[ScherzoPrime]

Anyone notice that the second pic looks to be Naboo? I honestly really like its aesthetic

 

[Neff]

Like Dead Space 2.

Pretty much. Dead Space was channelling Uncharted hard from at least the second game onward, albeit being a lot sharper, more responsive, and more fun to play than ND's games imo, so I'm not terribly worried if they're using that series as a template. I might be rolling my eyes if the shit I'm standing on collapses every 5 seconds though. And Star Wars characters wouldn't ever say 'Oh crap', so take note, team.

Getting some lovely Episode I vibes from that art.

Anyone notice that the second pic looks to be Naboo? I honestly really like its aesthetic

I keep repeating the praises of Doug Chiang every time this game comes up, and he's going to be a real coup for this game. He was instrumental in defining the look of the Prequel Trilogy.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

I am so down


So many negative nancys in here.

 

[WaterAstro]

So does this mean the main character's voice actor is Nolan North instead of Troy Baker?

 

[XxRampage07xX]

Star Wars x Uncharted x Amy = must buy for me.

It's a shame that game won't come out until 2018.

 

[omnislayer]

So I have through an entire bad game to get to a good one? That's worst than the "stick with it, the game gets absolutely amazing in hour 20" type of games.

No you don't. Just skip it, I did, and most other people did too.

 

[EhoaVash]

hmm.. uncharted like set pieces i do want,

but blegh just thinking of uncharted gameplay makes my stomach turn bleghhhh

I hope game has a light saber combat system something similar to dark souls combat.

 

[benny_a]

As expected. Very much looking forward to this.

 

[VlaudTheImpaler]

This has the possibility of being the first realistically styled platformer(?) that doesn't break immersion for me with it's unbelievable platforming sessions because of the force.

 

[More_Badass]

Uncharted isn't popular because of its gameplay. It's a pretty typical and unambitious third-person shooter with light platforming elements.

Nobody cared about the series until Uncharted 2, and that's not because Uncharted 2 completely revolutionized the gameplay of the first game, but because it took pretty much the same gameplay and put it into crazy situations like a collapsing building and a derailing train.

It is? What other third person shooters combine the shooting with multi-level open areas, stealth, melee, and platforming?

2 absolutely improved the gameplay of 1.

 

[Mifune]

What does she have to do with it? All she's doing is writing the story. Not like she's the head of game design.

At what point in her career did Amy Henning switch from writing to game design?

Pretty sure Hennig is Creative Director of this game. She's doing a lot more than just writing the script.

 

[DangerMouse]

So I have through an entire bad game to get to a good one? That's worst than the "stick with it, the game gets absolutely amazing in hour 20" type of games.

Uncharted 1 isn't bad though, in fact it's good. We were just answering when you'll get the bigger "full on action movie stuff" you're looking for and those are the sequels thanks to building off of and refining everything the first laid the foundation for. They made a lot of advances going into UC2.

Technically if it's too boring for you you could always jump into UC2 or catch up on the story and then jump into UC2.

I don't see how playing through a game that last 7-8 hours, and then getting to a game that significantly improves upon everything is worse than sticking with a game for 20 hours for which the gameplay & graphics remain the same to get to a good part/scenario.

Anyways, if you're finding the gameplay in Uncharted bad, then just watch the cutscenes and go directly to 2. You can even start up 2 without missing much, but if you want more of a connection with the characters, watch the cutscenes from 1.

Also, the game wasn't bad back in 2007. It just hasn't aged well as we've seen great improvements in the genre it belongs to since then. It's narrative/story telling & voice acting is still competent though.

This.

Yeah, though I think UC1 is still plays fine, it's understandably not as advanced as 2-4.

 

[Crimsonsky]

Uncharted, but with lightsabers

This, how could you not be all in?

 

[ps3ud0]

LOL that shit first post - plenty of other games they could have mentioned in the genre that would have made the comparison even worse...

Really hope Hennig gets the freedom to do what she wants in the universe - should be great!

ps3ud0 8)

 

[funkystudent]

55 minutes of bumbling around with your buddies followed by a 5 minute gun fight x 8.

SWEET!


Oh wait. Henning was involved with the other Uncharted games. This should be OK.

 

[DangerMouse]

It is? What other third person shooters combine the shooting with multi-level open areas, stealth, melee, and platforming?

2 absolutely improved the gameplay of 1.

This.

The mix is still incredible and ambitious.

 

[bj00rn_]

A post on the site:

Amy Hennig is being misquoted here. She never said that her game plays like uncharted. She said that the *creative process* of deconstructing the movies (or in Uncharted's case the pulp adventure genre) to reconstruct it as gameplay is similar to what she did with Uncharted. She never once even hinted that the gameplay itself is the same.

Thank god for that

 

[GillianSeed79]

I'm in. Hopefully it plays more like Uncharted 4 than uncharted 1-3. Having played the first 3 again recently, there's just way too many monster closets and combat encounters.

 

[Whompa02]

Like Uncharted? That's... off-putting.

Uncharted with Jedi powers is off putting? What? If anything that sounds incredible.

 

[Maligna]

Why do we always have to play humans in Star Wars?