Ran Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Killing the kiddies does seem to be a key part of the game (they're a source of 'Adam', the stuff that creates genetic mutations ), so the general concept of the scene as presenting how a PC might approach matters is probably true enough. But it really does seem very much a cut-scene -- made, no doubt, with the game engine, but still a cut scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Asskicker Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I don't see how it could not be a cutscene. That would be a totally awkward game mechanic if it was in-game. Sure, it looked cool enough, but I don't see how you could play that kind of game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Maybe "cutscene" is a little too precise. I should say that it looks like a dramatic trailer from an NPCs point of view (standing in for the PC). I don't imaginge you're going to be able to look down and see a giant drill sticking out of your gut, or getting knocked around in quite that fashion. Just a guess, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobin Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I think you're the guy in the dive suit. Why would a baddie rescue a little girl? Have to say though, that was probably the most disturbing and cool intro I've seen, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Tobin, SPOILER: BioshockAccording to the Wikipedia page on the game, the little girl is one of the 'Gatherers', who are genetically-engineered to collect and process the 'Adam' stuff around which the plot revolves, and which gives the player their various abilities (like the bugs that flew out of the guy's arm). The designers made the Gatherers children to try and give players a bit of a moral quandry when deciding how to go about replinishing their Adam supply. The big guys are Protectors, or 'Big Daddies', and they protect the Gatherers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackaxx Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 They only attack you when you attack the little girls.... As for it being a cutscene, yep, I agree. But, the getting thrown about thing, I kinda hope thats in it. Recovering your feet whilst lurching around would be an awesome addition if done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulofritter Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nice review here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Warpechowski Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh no, too many spoilers in the first post already. I dont want to know anything about the plot of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah, same here. That was a cool review, but I can't help but get the feeling that even though it was spoiler-free as far as the plot went, that it told me too much about the gameplay that I would have enjoyed learning for myself. I'm not reading any more on this game for fear of spoilers. Just over a week to go EDIT: Actually. One question. PC or XBox260??? The review looks down on the console version, but it's obvious that they are way biased due to being PC players. Question is, despite that how accurate is what they say. I'm sort of tempted to go for 360 (because my computer has some shit fucking it up), but I'm a keyboard/mouse player when it comes to First-Person Shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiddly Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 PC *nods* (I hope they haven't made the controls and stuff too...xbox-y, like oblivion was) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakalwe7 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Can't wait for this. Been downloading the demo on the 360 but still waiting for it to finish. Fingers crossed it's as good as folk say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faceless Man of Braavos Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've been playing the crap out of the 360 demo... this game is art, simple as that. As for the PC vs. console debate, its simply a personal preference. I prefer to do my gaming in my living room from the comfort of my couch, on my monstrous HDTV, with the volume cranked on my home theatre system. So the Xbox 360 works better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakalwe7 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 lol. I try not to enter system wars, but purely on a personal note, consoles are just so much better for me. Only thing they miss out on is the user mods and that strategy games are difficult on a console without a keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobin Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Say what you will, I'll always be a keyboard/mouse girl - paddles make my hands cramp. Plus, with a PC I can replace/upgrade the parts I want instead of having to buy a whole new system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakalwe7 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Plus, with a PC I can replace/upgrade the parts I want instead of having to buy a whole new system. Pretty much the reason i don't like PCs. I can understand why techie folk love PCs but as an untechie person, I loathe and hate anything where i have to boot stuff up, install things or add components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobin Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm not anti-console really, we have a PS2 for FinalFantasy. I just don't like how gaming corporations seems to be trying to gravitate toward console-only games. There are even rumors that PC games will be phased out in the next 10-20 years. I suppose it makes market sense - Plug-n-Play consoles are much easier for non-techie customers to use - no hassle - so are more likely to access a customer base that complex/fickle PCs frighten away. Plus, you're guaranteed to have a fresh crop of unit sales every 5 years or so. Still, PCs offer more than just purely gaming options, as Alton Brown might say: "A PC is not a uni-tasker!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm not anti-console really, we have a PS2 for FinalFantasy. I just don't like how gaming corporations seems to be trying to gravitate toward console-only games. There are even rumors that PC games will be phased out in the next 10-20 years. I suppose it makes market sense - Plug-n-Play consoles are much easier for non-techie customers to use - no hassle - so are more likely to access a customer base that complex/fickle PCs frighten away. Plus, you're guaranteed to have a fresh crop of unit sales every 5 years or so. Still, PCs offer more than just purely gaming options, as Alton Brown might say: "A PC is not a uni-tasker!". Actually, I'd put it the other way. PCs are becoming smarter and easier to use all the time. Driver problems generally become less, not more and its much easier now for your Average Joe to have things working on a PC than it was 10-12 years ago and that includes playing games. PCs aren't going to go away as a games platform as far as I see. There are just too many titles which aren't terribly feasible on consoles and PC games do sell. Just not as well as consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaco Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I can't wait for BioShock. It's the first game I've bothered to pre-order in a long time. And agreed with everything Zak & Coco have said about PC gaming. The juice just doesn't seem worth the squeeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanael Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I love the advantages of consoles, and they keep closing the gap, as mods are starting to even make an appearance. I would love to get a 360 because it would have most of the games I'm interested in (and an exclusive or two to boot, like Mass Effect) and I'd have a guaranteed good experience with them. Only one thing stops me . . . I must have a mouse and keyboard for FPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faceless Man of Braavos Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Anyone seen the reviews for Bioshock? They are off the charts, and it looks like Bioshock may surpass Ocarina of Time as the best reviewed console game of all time. I'm dying for this game... good to see that great story telling isn't dead in video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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