If what I am reading is true (?) The Alien RPG is "3rd Person, GAME ENGINE, R&D / New Technology, RPG, Sci-Fi, Squad Based"

 

https://www.creativeheads.net/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=676

 

So it will essentially be KotORII like then?

Or Mass Effect like.

Edited January 28, 200818 yr by Hell Kitty

Or Aliens like.

3rd person, squad based.

 

Not really my cup of tea I

If what I am reading is true (?) The Alien RPG is "3rd Person, GAME ENGINE, R&D / New Technology, RPG, Sci-Fi, Squad Based"

 

https://www.creativeheads.net/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=676

 

So it will essentially be KotORII like then?

 

Uhg. I seriously thought they'd do a 3rd person 3D solo.

 

*sigh* I'm pretty much disappointed by the combat in all non-isometric squad based games these days.

Edited January 28, 200818 yr by Krezack

I don't think it's ideal either, but the job they are on is making an Aliens RPG, and it's kinda hard to manage a full party any other way.

Yay! Info!

 

As I'm guessing this means Alien style scariness is down and out, it better be filled with real time Aliens action. You have to deliver on the action Obsdiz peeps!

*sigh* I'm pretty much disappointed by the combat in all non-isometric squad based games these days.

It could also mean, that combat is not the most important aspect of the game. Actually, I hope it isn't. I might as well play Alien vs. Predator instead if I needed an Alien action game fix.

 

Too many unknowns yet to say either 'Yay!' or 'Nay!'

 

Still hoping for scary game in a Gigeresque setting rather than something twitchy.

Still hoping for scary game in a Gigeresque setting rather than something twitchy.

 

How can they pull that off with a tactical, squad based game?

Still hoping for scary game in a Gigeresque setting rather than something twitchy.

 

How can they pull that off with a tactical, squad based game?

It didn't really say "tactical" anywhere... could just be party based. One provides geek skills, one provide the good looks, one provide the savant skills, one the hardwiring and fixing skills etc.

 

It may be a "tactical" game, but unless they use something like JA2 as a model for combat, I just don't see it happen in a way that would make tactical combat fun. Maybe I am just spoiled, having played all three x-coms and JA2 in the last 12 months

The type of game Obsidian got hired to do just isen't the kind most of us prefer, that can't really be helped. If they wanted a deus ex style RPG they probably would have looked elsewere.

Hmmm.. I don't see an EDIT button for your own posts? Anyways here is the full text:

 

Senior Engine Programmer

Obsidian Entertainment

Santa Ana, California - United States

 

Platforms: PS3, XBOX 360, PC

Project: Aliens RPG

- 3rd Person, GAME ENGINE, R&D / New Technology, RPG, Sci-Fi, Squad Based

Fudge YEAH! Exactly what I was hoping for.

 

Also, as an aside, good luck with the PS3 version, Obs. I know the architecture of the system is retardedly difficult to work with, so I'll have my fingers crossed for you.

Edited January 28, 200818 yr by Tale

Peronally I was hoping for more of an isometric dealy, but then this IS a console game.

All of the Aliens movies start off with a bunch of merines or people of some kind... So it makes sense to have a squad based game. I'm hoping you get really attached to the squad you have, like they are really likeable and then later on they get eaten and killed in really grusome ways so you actually get a feeling of sadness when they die.

 

I think the game should be squad based and have times when you are alone.

Gearbox are gonna make an squad-based FPS for sure...so, this is pretty much the same...

Gearbox are gonna make an squad-based FPS for sure...so, this is pretty much the same...

Oh yeah. FPS and TPS RPGs are practically identical.

Edited January 28, 200818 yr by Tale

Gearbox are gonna make an squad-based FPS for sure...so, this is pretty much the same...

Oh yeah. FPS and TPS RPGs are practically identical.

 

Ok, let me see...they said "Gearbox and Obsidian are taking two completely different directions"

 

Now both are making an action squad-based game...oh dear, too much diversity for me.

Gearbox are gonna make an squad-based FPS for sure...so, this is pretty much the same...

Oh yeah. FPS and TPS RPGs are practically identical.

 

Ok, let me see...they said "Gearbox and Obsidian are taking two completely different directions"

 

Now both are making an action squad-based game...oh dear, too much diversity for me.

 

They probably ment story wise it will go in different directions, I'm sure that Obsidian, Gearbox and Sega are all talking and making sure no body is cramping anyone elses style.

Gearbox are gonna make an squad-based FPS for sure...so, this is pretty much the same...

Oh yeah. FPS and TPS RPGs are practically identical.

 

Ok, let me see...they said "Gearbox and Obsidian are taking two completely different directions"

 

Now both are making an action squad-based game...oh dear, too much diversity for me.

Max Payne plays just like Half-Life.

Don't worry Tale, games made for the same console are just too similar for Wayland.

3rd person? Damn... there goes any sense of fear.

The entire survival horror genre must have been a dream I had.

Well, as long as they dont do it neverwinter style where your companions are immortal and forced down your throat.

 

I guess its up to them to come up with a party system that doesent diminish the sense of immediacy and suspense but elaborates on it. Not easy if you ask me.

3rd person? Damn... there goes any sense of fear.

 

Yeah because games like RE, Silent Hill, Parasite Eve weren't tense at all.

 

No FPS has had atmosphere like those games.