TheHeretic
Banned
Still an unproven developer. God only knows how they are making this many games all at once.
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
High Voltage Software Reveals "The Grinder" online co-op FPS vampire killing game
- Thread starter hellclerk
- Start date
Flying_Phoenix
Banned
My God High Voltage! Hire some new artists. Their games could look amazing with talented artists at the helm. That saying their games seem to look better with every reveal (The Grinder > Gladiator A.D. > The Conduit) but still with this tech and some skilled artists their games would look amazing.
AceBandage
Banned
TheHeretic said:
150+ team is plenty for 3 games.
Grasshopper has half that and are working on just as many projects.
Phife Dawg
Member
That's not what they said though. They said they will think about licensing in the future but are currently focused on their projects (that was at the time the Conduit was revealed). And looking at the number of projects they have in the pipeline doing engine licensing would probably be way over what they can achieve as a rather small developer atm.laserbeam said:
TheHeretic said:
Platinum Games has around the same amount of people and were working on MadWorld and Bayonetta. Grasshopper has less people and manage multiple projects.
All 3 games (Conduit, Gladiator, Grinder) are based on the same engine, the latter two games are at least 7-15 months away from being complete. Stop acting like they are all releasing in June
And how does HVS get proven anyway, if the Conduit sells well and receives good reviews (should be around 8's all around) have they arrived? To most of GAF probably not
Amir0x said:Well outside of the fact that they have
a.) no proven quality franchises that have sold
b.) nothing but the support of frothing-at-the-mouth nintards who are desperate for platform validation for backup (and we've seen how that goes: *cough* Mad World *cough*)
c.) An engine that tries to emulate the big HD consoles, but does it poorly and married to shit art
again i say... a bit too early for HIGH VOLTAGE GAMES to, uh, be Nintendo's new Retro or Next Level or RARE or whatever the fuck.
Not saying I'm not definitely interested in an L4D clone, just saying the nintendo fans are jumping the gun in their journey to find compelling software support. Let the Conduit launch before Nintendo sees if the "risk" seems a bit more viable
I'm not saying they're the next Retro but their work ethic and commitment to improve the software landscape are pretty admirable in the current Wii market. Also, like Retro (who had a killer portfolio of zero games made), Nintendo could help HV projects reach greater heights and help blend their talents with some of the things they lack.
Also, this whole NINTARDS NEED PLATFORM VALIDATION thing is getting pretty tired. Sure, the good/great new games this year on Wii have sold pretty poorly but that doesn't change the fact the Wii has had a certifiably kick ass start to the year.
TheHeretic
Banned
markatisu said:
If The Conduit recieves good reviews they will most certainly be proven. Its still a developer whose portfolio is heavily based around shovelware. Of course many developers start this way, but the fact remains.
the unproven comment is BS. Every big dev was once a no dev. What did bungie do right before Halo? ONI? WHat did epic do before unreal? pin ball and green rabbits?
The conduit has got some excellent hands on previews. not super awesome. but it doesn't need to be super awesome just a few constantly good games.
The conduit has got some excellent hands on previews. not super awesome. but it doesn't need to be super awesome just a few constantly good games.
EmCeeGramr
Member
Marathon.sprocket said:
viciouskillersquirrel
Member
I have a feeling this one could do really well. At least, much better than Gladiator ever could. The Wii crowd freaking lurrrv zombies.
Umm not so sure about that mentality. The Conduit was fully financed by HVS even before Sega. Now that it does have a publisher its kind of like a free card. If anything they could drop their other projects. Focus in on the one with the most potential (probably this one) and make a much better game out of it and get it published.burst said:
viciouskillersquirrel
Member
No zombies? Bomba am confirmed!pakkit said:
HVS should somehow make the game involve zombies.
Buckethead
Banned
Looks good.
Good business move by High Voltage. There's no hardcore market on the Wii outside of Madworld/Suda51's games and both the Mature and FPS market are untapped. If their risks pay off and people throw down some cash for these games, HV will be swimming in some mad cash.
It'll be interesting to see how these turn out.
Good business move by High Voltage. There's no hardcore market on the Wii outside of Madworld/Suda51's games and both the Mature and FPS market are untapped. If their risks pay off and people throw down some cash for these games, HV will be swimming in some mad cash.
It'll be interesting to see how these turn out.
fixed. B...bb...but there are no games.Insaniac said:
DQ, MH, FFCC,CB, NMH, Rabbids, RE
S, Dead Space (both pushing light gun games finally) and all the M+ games. Plus a ton on same tier as Muramasa, or ABaHB. Can't deny the big hitters that are getting behind the little console.viciouskillersquirrel
Member
Well, that's a relief. It might have been a huge disaster otherwise.laserbeam said:They say it has undead as well so zombies are in
Conrad Link
Member
I really like HVS, if nothing else they really seem to 'want' to be one of those big developers. So their efforts reflect that.
As apposed to some of the already supposedly big developers who can't be arsed, just say meh *chucks on-rails shooter into a license* and call it a day.
This game looks awesome, I hope they all turn out to play well and people are happy (lol).
As apposed to some of the already supposedly big developers who can't be arsed, just say meh *chucks on-rails shooter into a license* and call it a day.
This game looks awesome, I hope they all turn out to play well and people are happy (lol).
viciouskillersquirrel
Member
It's certainly the way to do it. Really very bold and admirable. Had they tried to do the same thing on the PS3 or 360, they'd have been hung, pilloried and their heads put upon poles to serve as a warning to any with the temerity to pull the same stunt.Conrad Link said:
As it is though, they have the potential to really be the big fish in the small pond.
rollingstart
Banned
I hope it's more of a Left 4 Dead and svencoop style co-op and not a Horde, Killing Floor or Resistance 2 style. Going through a level is so much better than just having a big area where you just survive.
Did you play it on PS2? yeah, you probably played it on PS2. PS2 version was ass.
Oni rocked on PC, and I guess Mac seeing as how it is Bungie and all.
EDarkness said:
Did you play it on PS2? yeah, you probably played it on PS2. PS2 version was ass.
Oni rocked on PC, and I guess Mac seeing as how it is Bungie and all.
Wow, i read the interview, These devs know exactly what I like. light RPG aspects (upgrading weps/chars) Unique weapons for chars (Swords / wiimotion+), optional NPC rescue, unique events/and respawns for replayability, mutiple paths, no load time
I will fully support High Voltage, they are putting EFFORT into their games.
I will fully support High Voltage, they are putting EFFORT into their games.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
This is one reason i hope the next generation doesn't go overboard in tech. A medium developer like HV can make three relatively unique full games within the time span that a single major game is made by a major studio simply because of the lower tech specs, which i have no problem with.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Okay seriously what's up with every fucking game being announced the week before E3?
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Wow. Seriously. Wow.
A couple of things:
1. HVS is very quickly becoming one of my favorite developers, and so far I only have one of their games (Hot Rod Show).
2. HVS is not only pushing graphics on the Wii (which by itself is appreciated) they're also pushing the online capabilities of the console, which again is more than I can say of most Wii devs.
3. Seeing this game instantly makes the gladiator game more interesting by proxy. Can't wait to see both in motion.
4. Matt (and I assume Bozon) bring yet another Wii exclusive. Wonder how people will twist this one. Say what you will, but they constantly get exclusives because they actually give a shit about what they're covering.
Whatever Nintendo, MS, and Sony announce will eclipse third party announcements. This way they all get time in the spotlight.
A couple of things:
1. HVS is very quickly becoming one of my favorite developers, and so far I only have one of their games (Hot Rod Show).
2. HVS is not only pushing graphics on the Wii (which by itself is appreciated) they're also pushing the online capabilities of the console, which again is more than I can say of most Wii devs.
3. Seeing this game instantly makes the gladiator game more interesting by proxy. Can't wait to see both in motion.
4. Matt (and I assume Bozon) bring yet another Wii exclusive. Wonder how people will twist this one. Say what you will, but they constantly get exclusives because they actually give a shit about what they're covering.
Regulus Tera said:
Whatever Nintendo, MS, and Sony announce will eclipse third party announcements. This way they all get time in the spotlight.
Agreed Deacon. If nothing else you have to respect their effort. Not only that you can only become one of the big boys if you think you are one. They are doing just that and seem to have a plan to go with it. They are jumping all over the Wii and who knows what will happen. It could be a great investment for them.
abstract alien
Member
HVS will get my money. I mostly like everything ive seen on the conduit aside from the framerate, and the gladiator game looks damn nice to me(gladiators that look like gladiators is lulz worthy?). This one seems interesting enough, so Ill be keeping my eye on it. The screens look nice, so hopefully it translates into some nice visual fluidity.
conduit putting in work... yes yes right now theyre unproven on the wii, but gotdaymn if they pull their 3 games off with a sense of competancy and improve game upon game they would have shamed a few developers
as long as the conduit is above avergae i hope they get paid handsomely, so they can keep improving with games like this
as long as the conduit is above avergae i hope they get paid handsomely, so they can keep improving with games like this