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Harmonix/Hidden Path announce Chroma (Music Based F2P MP FPS), alpha signup [Trailer]
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Harmonix stream of it starting shortly
http://www.twitch.tv/harmonixmusic
http://www.twitch.tv/harmonixmusic
Someone linked me to the PC World article, good read.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2098...rake-and-nick-chester-the-full-interview.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2098...rake-and-nick-chester-the-full-interview.html
XANDER CAGE
Member
I love the idea but that trailer and those screenshots are... not really what I was hoping for. Considering Harmonix's pedigree I was hoping the music choice would be something a little more interesting (and that's not really a knock against dubstep as a whole, just... that poppy WOBBLEBASS ~meaningful piano~ THE CRACKS BEGINNNN TO SHOOOOOW rubbish). I guess I'll watch the stream and see how it actually shakes out.
Ah, I didn't realise it was class-based. I was hoping for a bizarre twist on Q3/UT, not TF2. Nonetheless, I've already signed up for the alpha so if I happen to get a key I'll probably give the game a whirl.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Concept wise, I'm in. All the music stuff sounds cool, especially for the price of free.
But the big thing I'm worried about is harmonix's ability to make a good playing shooter. That'll make or break it, because if I'm going to be doing rhythm/music based stuff, it really needs to feel tight and responsive.
But the big thing I'm worried about is harmonix's ability to make a good playing shooter. That'll make or break it, because if I'm going to be doing rhythm/music based stuff, it really needs to feel tight and responsive.
I don't think it's that hard to believe. By the very nature of an alpha, preparing their game for a multitude of different machines is not really necessary just yet, so recommended settings like that are fine
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Game was a fantastic pick up and play game that unfortunately did not bode well for them sales wise (seriously gamers wtf). I can understand that the money system they had put in place was not for everyone but I always had way more than enough credits (this is without the challenges), but then again I do have a lot of downloadable songs.
Hmm, I haven't really played many arena shooters with a class system, but I'm still very excited. It's a really interesting concept.
Harmonix, I know you're reading this. Throw some death metal in there please!
Harmonix, I know you're reading this. Throw some death metal in there please!
Visualante2
Member
Looks neat, but I can imagine getting really sick of the same wubstep beats over and over again. It really needs to have some generative, evolving element to keep it fresh.
chrominance
Member
Both the PC Gamer article and the Twitch stream they just did say the game won't just be dubstep/electronic and that the "drop" is not representative of the game's full soundtrack. So good news!
Hydranockz
Member
I am really interested to see where this goes.
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
I'm imaging pre-ww1 combat techniques based on formation and rows.
But the whole team is contributing to an overall song/beat.
But the whole team is contributing to an overall song/beat.
I didn't use any other guns in SR4 once I had that unlocked, so I'm down with such an idea
RyanPierre
Member
Because, as we all know, layoffs never happen at gaming development studios - and when they do happen, it's only because evil people enjoy seeing people suffer and lose their jobs. And supporting a game with a number of patches and weekly DLC for three and a half years is letting a game rot out of the gate.
Okay.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
Hot damn, people are still making arena shooters. This is relevant to my interests. Really curious to see how music will impact the gameplay. Plus I can't say no to more weaponized dubstep.
It would also be nice if there was level destruction like the cinematic but I'm not really expecting it.
It would also be nice if there was level destruction like the cinematic but I'm not really expecting it.
infinit777
Member
I got in!
GuitarAtomik
Member
Bahhhh no :[
Awww.
Well, it looks like I didn't get in anyways. No invite for mee.
nicholasbrutal
Epic Games PR Manager
Feel free to expand on that in the private Alpha forums! This is a very early look at some concepts, so it's not meant to be a polished experience, hence "Alpha." Looking forward to getting your feedback on what you think needs improvement and what you'd like to see.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
Pretty sure there's an NDA.
I see Harmonix staff post here. Maybe you guys can dig up a few extra codes.
I see Harmonix staff post here. Maybe you guys can dig up a few extra codes.
nicholasbrutal
Epic Games PR Manager
Hey! I work at Harmonix (publishing/PR) and am working on Chroma (along with all of the other things OH GOD IS IT NAP TIME?). The initial alpha selection was very limited and based on a number of criteria for us to get (what we hope) will be the cleanest data in terms of feedback for this initial round.
This is a TRUE Alpha in every sense -- it's not near complete, gameplay and art and other stuff is in-progress and temp, etc. We're really hoping to get good feedback from everyone who plays -- "This sucks" isn't helpful, for instance but "this sucks and here's why and what I'd like to see instead" totally IS.
TL;DR -- we (and I) want to get more people in, including GAF members (you're among the most vocal, opinionated folks in gaming, myself included -- you'd be very helpful, I hope), but that'll come. Hang tight. I'll see what I can do for interested folks, but it may be awhile while we ramp up.
Oh, but I'm so looking forward to trying this amazing new innovative gameplay idea where you shoot dudes with guns. This development is going to turn the world on its head.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Trials Fusion has a dev team of 210?
Is this like, your schtick or something? lol
I might be in a certain mood, but I saw Harmonix and clicked before even reading more and got incredibly disappointed when I clicked through. For the other thread, I'll openly admit that I will not stop taking shots at Ubisoft's bloated assembly line for games until the games that get pumped through it stop playing like reskins of the same product.
GuitarAtomik
Member
You should really check out what they're doing with this one because they're doing a lot of experimental stuff. I think that's one of the main reasons for the alpha, because some of it might be going too far and they need to figure out what's really going to work. For example (this is stuff I'm remembering from podcasts so I might be getting it somewhat wrong) there is a class that basically has the Rock Band notechart scrolling and you can only shoot when you're hitting those notes. There are jump pads around and if you hit it on a certain beat, you'll get more air. Another gun works similarly that does more damage if you shoot on the beat. Weird stuff like that.
I'm mainly curious how the microtransactions will work in this game. How much pay 2 win is there going to be?
Protip: there shouldn't be any.
nicholasbrutal
Epic Games PR Manager
Zero pay to win. If there is, we screwed something up and you should rake us over the coals about it.
Details of how the microtransactions work specifically will be ironed out as we continue to iterate on the design.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Well, this is funny. I made a post on GAF a little under 2 years ago:
Looks like someone had the smarts to turn that post into a game.
I'll be expecting my check soon, Harmonix.
Looks like someone had the smarts to turn that post into a game.
I'll be expecting my check soon, Harmonix.
I'll give it a chance especially since it's free to play, but the announcement of a new Harmonix game to be released on Steam is great. That it's an FPS just sucks all the excitement away.