Quick Look: Road Show: Outland

Visuals look really good, not a big fan of switching between light and dark on the fly though.

I really like the visuals, but the gameplay seems pretty basic.

I have a feeling this is one of those games where the final level is infuriatingly hard due to having to switch every other second.

Game looks like it could be a lot of fun.  Now I need to find a friend that will play this damn game with me.

Love it.

This game looks awesome. Ikaruga/Ninja Gaiden

Probably my favorite Quick Look Road Show. Interesting game. I love Ikaruga, even though I suck at it. This looks a bit more manageable.

Yeah! I really dig this. In parts, it seems that the gameplay is constructed as a vehicle for the outstanding art style, but that's totally fine. I've got a soft spot for games that have unique, artistic visuals, and on that front it looks like the game will deliver in spades. The fact that the gameplay looks pretty compelling on its own terms doesn't hurt, either.

This looks like an awesome co-op platformer experience to sink my teeth into. Awesome to hear its comin' out relatively soon. 
I'm spending so much money on PSN titles lately D:

it has a cool style to it, and nice mix of components, not sure if I like how the movement looks though.

gorgeous

Quick look road show was definitely needed to showcase the game, since in the hands of the GB regulars the game would have been utter pandemonium with the guys looking to sabotage any form of progress betweem each other.

Also we need more Brad doing QLs.    

Awesome and good to know its only month away.

game looks too complexing for my feeble brain

Mind blown.

Even thought the project interested me when it was announced, now that i've seen it, i'm no longer interested.

" This looks like an awesome co-op platformer experience to sink my teeth into. Awesome to hear its comin' out relatively soon. I'm spending so much money on PSN titles lately D: "

Very pretty. Looks interesting.

It seems to me that this game would've been much more appealing from a first person perspective, with full control in 3 dimensional space. That means the x, y, and z axes. Scrolling along the side just isn't nearly as fulfilling or modern.

We have your woman Outlander.

At least for me it's hard to grasp (quickly at least) that you must match the color for platforms and mostly "good" things, and use the opposite color for enemies. Obviously I'll see when I play it but it just looks a little jarring to remember on the fly. Although, I'm sure with time it becomes second nature. 
 
Love the look of the game, and I'm glad it's not far away.

" @ESREVER said:

" This looks like an awesome co-op platformer experience to sink my teeth into. Awesome to hear its comin' out relatively soon. I'm spending so much money on PSN titles lately D: "

Like what? I ask because I feel PSN ain't what it used to be, but it is possible I'm just missing out. "

" It seems to me that this game would've been much more appealing from a first person perspective, with full control in 3 dimensional space. That means the x, y, and z axes. Scrolling along the side just isn't nearly as fulfilling or modern. "

" @Delta_Ass said:

" It seems to me that this game would've been much more appealing from a first person perspective, with full control in 3 dimensional space. That means the x, y, and z axes. Scrolling along the side just isn't nearly as fulfilling or modern. "

Being in first person would be cause too many situations of "what color am I?". Having a view from the side allows you to see which colors you should be switching to at all times. Trying to create that in first person would be awkward.  And I completely disagree with your statement of side scrollers not being modern or fulfilling. Have you not played Super Meat Boy? Shadow Complex? Super Metroid? Any of the Castlevania DS games? "

Looks like not fun.

Hiroshiiiiiiiiiii

I love that pseudo-industrial art style.

Sick enviroments!

This looks bloody amazing, but be the first XBLA game I buy in a LONG time ;o

" @Landon said:

" @Delta_Ass said:

" It seems to me that this game would've been much more appealing from a first person perspective, with full control in 3 dimensional space. That means the x, y, and z axes. Scrolling along the side just isn't nearly as fulfilling or modern. "

Being in first person would be cause too many situations of "what color am I?". Having a view from the side allows you to see which colors you should be switching to at all times. Trying to create that in first person would be awkward.  And I completely disagree with your statement of side scrollers not being modern or fulfilling. Have you not played Super Meat Boy? Shadow Complex? Super Metroid? Any of the Castlevania DS games? "

Well... I suppose it could be from a third person perspective. Then you could see what color you were.  And no, I haven't played Super Meat Boy or Shadow Complex. They're all too sidescroll-y for me. I've been too busy playing Mass Effect 2 and Dead Space 2 and Crysis 2 and RDR and War for Cybertron and Monday Night Combat and other modern 3D games that take advantage of all three axes, just like real life. Why limit yourself to two dimensions? We're all used to operating our bodies in three dimensions, so why not allow that freedom and flexibility in games as well? It works well for the games I listed. "

This looks really good. I am loving the art style.

" @Delta_Ass said:

" @Landon said:

" @Delta_Ass said:

" It seems to me that this game would've been much more appealing from a first person perspective, with full control in 3 dimensional space. That means the x, y, and z axes. Scrolling along the side just isn't nearly as fulfilling or modern. "

Being in first person would be cause too many situations of "what color am I?". Having a view from the side allows you to see which colors you should be switching to at all times. Trying to create that in first person would be awkward.  And I completely disagree with your statement of side scrollers not being modern or fulfilling. Have you not played Super Meat Boy? Shadow Complex? Super Metroid? Any of the Castlevania DS games? "

Well... I suppose it could be from a third person perspective. Then you could see what color you were.  And no, I haven't played Super Meat Boy or Shadow Complex. They're all too sidescroll-y for me. I've been too busy playing Mass Effect 2 and Dead Space 2 and Crysis 2 and RDR and War for Cybertron and Monday Night Combat and other modern 3D games that take advantage of all three axes, just like real life. Why limit yourself to two dimensions? We're all used to operating our bodies in three dimensions, so why not allow that freedom and flexibility in games as well? It works well for the games I listed. "

I'm not limiting myself to a two dimensions. I choose to play it, and people choose to make them, because some games just work better like that. Or maybe it's a style choice. If anything, you're limiting yourself on great games you could be playing.  You're kind of like those weird people who wont watch a movie if it's in black and white, or subtitled. Why not try opening yourself up for more different types of games? Who knows, maybe you'll find something you never thought you'd like. "

Totally going to get this once it comes out!

" @Landon said:

" @Delta_Ass said:

" It seems to me that this game would've been much more appealing from a first person perspective, with full control in 3 dimensional space. That means the x, y, and z axes. Scrolling along the side just isn't nearly as fulfilling or modern. "

Being in first person would be cause too many situations of "what color am I?". Having a view from the side allows you to see which colors you should be switching to at all times. Trying to create that in first person would be awkward.  And I completely disagree with your statement of side scrollers not being modern or fulfilling. Have you not played Super Meat Boy? Shadow Complex? Super Metroid? Any of the Castlevania DS games? "

Well... I suppose it could be from a third person perspective. Then you could see what color you were.  And no, I haven't played Super Meat Boy or Shadow Complex. They're all too sidescroll-y for me. I've been too busy playing Mass Effect 2 and Dead Space 2 and Crysis 2 and RDR and War for Cybertron and Monday Night Combat and other modern 3D games that take advantage of all three axes, just like real life. Why limit yourself to two dimensions? We're all used to operating our bodies in three dimensions, so why not allow that freedom and flexibility in games as well? It works well for the games I listed. "

Hiroshi is probably pissed that the Ubi rep is such a backseat gamer.

This looks cool. That boss fight was a little lengthy though.

Was I the only one who thought that man was a giant at first?

Why are all modern 2D games going with sillhouette backgrounds? Because it's way easier to design than the alternative? Come on people, show some effort.

Game doesn't look too bad though was instantly thinking of the 1980s film outland before turning on the quick look then was disappointed slightly the game wasn't tied more to the setting that film used.

Ryan don't seem like he's having much fun. Is that because of the cameras? The dude breathing down his neck? Or because the game sucks? 

Visual style's great, but it looks like it doesn't control too well.

When did "indy game" become code for "side scroller"? Cus we stop pretending? Its simply another market to attack.

The interaction between the ubisoft guy and ryan is really awkward. 

Soooo Ikaruga the platformer?

meh

This fam has impressed me ALOT with this little QL. XBLA just keeps cranking out the unique titles.