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    Game » consists of 12 releases. Released Jan 25, 2010

    An interactive thriller from the studio behind Indigo Prophecy, sporting a dark storyline involving the investigation of a mysterious serial killer.

    My thoughts on the unveil trailer and its implications

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    #1  Edited By jaybee

    So, we finally got to see what the game looks like and there is still very little activity on this forum.  I wish we could see the actual demo they gave at Leipzig, but just that trailer and the hands on impressions has me very excited.  A lot of people re questioning whether this is a game or not.  However, I notice that nobody that actually saw the game being played is wondering that.  They all seemed to be very impressed.
        I think it's the QTE that is throwing people off.  They saw it in the trailer and assumed that is all you do.  Not only does this not seem to be the case, base on impressions form the show, but it looks like Quantic Dreams is bring QTE's to a new level that might actually qualify them as actual gameplay.  It does not seem to be merely reacting to a button icon on the screen, but rather reacting to the situation around you.  You see a vase, you can use it, the icon just shows you which button allows you to use it. 
        I'll admit, if all I saw was that trailer and I had never played Indigo Prophecy then I might be a bit worried about this game.  The only gamepolay we see is in the form of a QTE.  However, I have yet to read any impressions from those who actually saw the game being played that aren't incredibly positive.  That along with my expereince with Quantic Dream have mer very excited about this game.  Am I alone on this?
       

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    #2  Edited By Systech

    If this game is only a bunch of QTE's, I won't like it.

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    #3  Edited By Nettacki

    herejaybee said:

    "So, we finally got to see what the game looks like and there is still very little activity on this forum.  I wish we could see the actual demo they gave at Leipzig, but just that trailer and the hands on impressions has me very excited.  A lot of people re questioning whether this is a game or not.  However, I notice that nobody that actually saw the game being played is wondering that.  They all seemed to be very impressed.
        I think it's the QTE that is throwing people off.  They saw it in the trailer and assumed that is all you do.  Not only does this not seem to be the case, base on impressions form the show, but it looks like Quantic Dreams is bring QTE's to a new level that might actually qualify them as actual gameplay.  It does not seem to be merely reacting to a button icon on the screen, but rather reacting to the situation around you.  You see a vase, you can use it, the icon just shows you which button allows you to use it. 
        I'll admit, if all I saw was that trailer and I had never played Indigo Prophecy then I might be a bit worried about this game.  The only gamepolay we see is in the form of a QTE.  However, I have yet to read any impressions from those who actually saw the game being played that aren't incredibly positive.  That along with my expereince with Quantic Dream have mer very excited about this game.  Am I alone on this?
       "
    You are not alone here. I too am very excited for the game for the same reasons as you.
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    #4  Edited By brukaoru
    systech said:
    "If this game is only a bunch of QTE's, I won't like it."
    Definitely agree with that, it would get very old, very quick.

    I think as they show more gameplay, besides showing QTE's, there will be more excitement for the game.

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