Hockeymac18
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Well, they're skippable, so you don't have to watch them.
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Quantum Break: TV show woven into game based on your choices; dynamic cover system
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Well, they're skippable, so you don't have to watch them.
There is still lots of story. The show only complements the package and is there for those wanting the full package and experience.
Hyperzephyrian
Banned
If what Sam Lake said is true, and skipping the episodes means that you'll be missing important story elements, than that's not complementary--it's integral.
Yeah, this is kinda how I feel. I hope it will be entertaining but I'm not sure how harkening back to the Sega CD is pushing interactive storytelling forward.
HD video and actors you've seen on HBO!
I'm looking forward to it, for the record, but think it's a missed opportunity. The initial pitch suggested something more ambitious, at least to me.
Poodle Cannon
Member
I think it's cool they're taking a chance and trying something new like this. Whether it pans out or not, at least they're being creative. I'll reserve my judgement for the tv part after I play it. I know, weird.
Yeah, this is what I am wary of. I suppose it could end up being great.
But at the same time, I feel that breaking up "play time" with watching TV time, is kind of....not a good feeling, or rather, takes me out of "the zone?" of play mentality when I go to TV watching mentality (does that even make sense?)
Hyperzephyrian
Banned
Makes sense to me. It would be similarly weird if I were watching a TV show, and every few hours it all stopped so I could read a (skippable but story-critical) chapter from a companion novel or something.
DannyDanger
Member
This doesnt answer my question of why it cant be an in-game cutscene
Do i need to show you my internet history for you to believe i read the article?
This i can understand. I'm actually alittle more interested in it now.
One way I could see the TV show concept working is if the episodes are collected in the game. So they'd act as a more advanced version of audio logs.
But mostly I just see myself skipping the episodes until I'm done with a play session. And then feeling weird about missing part of the story. I don't know, it seems awkward, but those crazy kids at Remedy might be the ones to make it work.
But mostly I just see myself skipping the episodes until I'm done with a play session. And then feeling weird about missing part of the story. I don't know, it seems awkward, but those crazy kids at Remedy might be the ones to make it work.
Messofanego
Banned
Remedy has always been into FMV.
Sorry, got Lords and Ladies theme song stuck in my head now
Pretty cool that spotting things in the tv episodes will net something in the actual game, as their way of collectibles.
How you'll play and watch Quantum Break (and why you shouldn't skip the cutscenes)
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Because episodic story telling is one of the best forms of story telling. Though I personally prefer it in just TV form, but I can see myself enjoying this just the same.
BleedOrange
Banned
Do people normally skip cutscenes in games? Why does it matter whether it's live acted or CG?
I was just thinking at its base level it sounds awfully like TV-episode length live-action cutscenes within the game.
Again, my biggest worry is that playing a game, and then sitting back and watching a show, then going back to playing, is kind of an odd feeling.
Yeah you can skip the show, but then you feel you're missing out on the story.
Sounds so awesome.
Cant wait for it to hit the stores.
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Only with way less cutscenes!
always have and always will, they aren't going to change for you.
Twin Tails
Member
One step closer to Kojima's vision of the future.
Yet he massively reduced cutscenes in MGSV, apparently.
Messofanego
Banned
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Jeff Gertsmann is right about these things have got to either be really well done or be hilariously bad. If it is mediocre it could really bring down the rest of the game. Which makes this such an odd choice, since so much of the game's quality may end up riding on these FMV cutscenes.
a strong story telling studio + great cast
Agree.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I really, really like the sound of this; reinforcing in-game decisions with TV episodes seems like it might really build into the illusion of choice. Like, your decisions become so relevant, they effect these real people! Could be very cool.
Also, soft cover down well is ace.
Also, soft cover down well is ace.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Sure, but the second you use live action the standards change immediately. It is a big risk is all I am saying. They have the cast, hopefully the direction and writing is as good.
Good thing they have reliably good actors. And let be honest here most games have absolutely dreadful voice and acting and are still seen as good. This seems a much better step up immediately.
RedAssedApe
Banned
so tv show = live action cutscenes?
thought i'd be standalone like...explore other characters. guess that went away with original programming.
instead it seems like choose your own adventure style where they are just filming variations on the videos based on in game choices? wonder why they decided to make it live action...is it cheaper to do it that way?
thought i'd be standalone like...explore other characters. guess that went away with original programming.
instead it seems like choose your own adventure style where they are just filming variations on the videos based on in game choices? wonder why they decided to make it live action...is it cheaper to do it that way?
Indeed.
It certainly is a risk but seeing as it's Remedy and they have stellar pedigree they well and truly deserve our trust and benefit of the doubt.
This isn't some two bit studio, these guys know what they are doing and personally I'm fully behind whatever they offer us next year. The 30+ minute show that accompanied Alan Wake (Bright Falls I think it was) was excellent and set the tone for the game. Not sure about other people but I also liked how Alan Wake was broken up and each chapter finished with a song - I mean Episode 1 ended with fucking Roy Orbison!
CrazedArabMan
Member
Remedy *bow, we are not worthy. If any game studio can pull it off, it is them.
My only concern is that I hope the normal game area is a decent length similar to Alan Wake and Max Payne. Having it be only four episodes that happen after the certain segments seems like it means there is only about 4 chapters. Hopefully if that is the case they are very meaty and are around an hour and a half each if not more. Of course I'm expecting a similar length of gameplay to Alan Wake probably which would be perfect.
My only concern is that I hope the normal game area is a decent length similar to Alan Wake and Max Payne. Having it be only four episodes that happen after the certain segments seems like it means there is only about 4 chapters. Hopefully if that is the case they are very meaty and are around an hour and a half each if not more. Of course I'm expecting a similar length of gameplay to Alan Wake probably which would be perfect.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Because in my opinion they've always had a real passion and talent for it ever since the original Max Payne, and it's always brought positive attributes to their games. It's a strength of the dev, and I think it makes sense for them to continue exploring and even expanding on that strength.
psychotron
Member
Little Finger getting major non GOT action here. Can't wait to try this!
orthodoxy1095
Banned
This sounds awesome. Even more intrigued now!
SpongyRug10
Neo Member
Sounds amazing! Wish the show ran for longer than 4 episodes. Hopefully there's a season 2.