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thrAsher
01-30-2004, 12:39 PM
Please describe your game in 100 words

Rid**** is a first person action/stealth/adventure hybrid that serves as a prequel to both Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Rid****. The game is about the criminal anti-hero Rid**** and his escape from Butcher Bay - where you'll learn how he got his eyes shined by the mysterious Pope Joe - and you'll meet characters that go on to appear both in Pitch Black and in The Chronicles of Rid****. At the same time, Rid**** will feature some of the most advanced console technology to date, including powerful use of Normal-Mapping and Per-Pixel Shading/Dynamic Lighting.

What has the team worked on before?

Its pretty much the same team that worked on Enclave. Some of the team members also worked on our first game Outforce, which was for the PC.

What were your influences in the production of the game?

I'm the Producer on the Development side. From the beginning of the project, my priority has been to make sure that Rid**** is an amazing game and that it comes out on time! I manage the team here at Starbreeze and deal with all the Publisher communications with VUG. I make sure that Starbreeze and VUG are in the same loop at all times. I also deal with many of the minor tasks that support the team.

How long has the game been in development?

Almost two years.

What new gameplay concepts or technology features does the game offer?

In terms of gameplay, Rid**** offers a hybrid of several genres. We have fast paced action, stealth, adventure/exploration, and we've created a very unique first-person melee fighting mechanic. In terms of technology, Rid**** will be using some of the most advanced console technology to date. The game will utilize an amazing amount of Normal-Mapping, Ragdoll, Per-Pixel Shading/Dynamic Lighting and many of the other features that are making Doom 3, Halo 2, and Half-Life 2, such anticipated games.

Linkage (http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=15805&mode=thread&order=0)

http://www.worthplaying.com/press/126/Rid****_03_11_14_016.jpg

http://www.worthplaying.com/press/126/Screen92.jpg

http://www.worthplaying.com/press/126/Rid****_03_11_14_018.jpg

RudedogX
01-30-2004, 12:47 PM
I've seen 'pretty' games turn into garbage via gameplay...add to that this is based off a movie...I'll wait to see the reviews. Though I do admit the screens look nice.

Hard Boiled Cop
01-30-2004, 03:50 PM
This game looks sweet. I loved the first film as well. I can't wait for the sequel.

Ugunnalose
01-30-2004, 05:02 PM
http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/rid****_013004_012.jpg

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/rid****_013004_014.jpg

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/rid****_013004_016.jpg

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/rid****_013004_003.jpg

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/rid****_013004_011.jpg

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Ford Mustang
01-31-2004, 09:24 AM
Those look awesome. But like Rudedog said, I'll wait until I read some reviews before I pass judgement on the whole deal. :)

Hard Boiled Cop
01-31-2004, 10:55 AM
Sh1t there are more screenshots? Now this is very tempting. Just by seeing the dead bodies, I know it's gonna be ragdoll. I just hope it's not like Deus Ex 2.