GDC 2011: Go From Scribbles to Shooters With Hybrid

Nice

This...doesn't really sound very good to me.

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Scribblenauts definitely sold me on the fact that these guys are committed to building unique experiences. 
 
Now just bring it to PSN and you'll have my money.

Seems really cool 

Not for me. Removing free movement seems like a bit of a dumb step.

I actually think this sounds cool. Kinda reminds me a little bit of Full Spectrum Warrior.

That looks sweet.

This brings whole new meaning to dumbing it down. Doesn't sound very fun to me, but I'm so sick of every game just being a copy of something else that I'm willing to look into this at least. Assuming it comes out on PC, which it won't, anyway.

Well they're actually trying to do something new, whether that would be for the benefit of the gameplay, I remain unconvinced. Although, if they somehow found a way to affect the nature of these so called focus points, like make them some kind of resource and therefore something to fight over, it could be interesting. 

Man, these 5th Cell guys really know how to make movement tedious and cumbersome.

" Well they're actually trying to do something new, whether that would be for the benefit of the gameplay, I remain unconvinced. Although, if they somehow found a way to affect the nature of these so called focus points, like make them some kind of resource and therefore something to fight over, it could be interesting.  "

This seems like a game you need to try before you discount it. Brad said he liked it.

Seems pretty cool, plus since its a XBLA it won't be too expensive.

Hmm, so that's how this game is different.  It's interesting stuff - might just be different enough to earn themselves a committed audience but  they'll have a job communicating to people that they've basically got a strategy game layered on the top for those FPS players with different expectations that will find it hard to adjust.  On second thoughts, I guess they just won't be trying to sell it to those guys, but people who like a bit of FPS but want something different.

This is like the antithesis to Vanquish. Instead of being innovative and different by adding to the Gears of War formula, it's being innovative and different by dumbing it down. Kind of like the Uncharted games, only those don't take that much away, and are still pretty enjoyable, while this game's combat seems to be Red Dead Redemption levels of boring.

Steam release please? This sounds very interesting and fresh... if it works.

Looks fun. I'll happily try it.

I really want to try out those controls.

This looks pretty interesting! I might actually end up buying it.

I really don't like the idea of not having direct control of my character, that sounds incredibly restrictive.

" I actually think this sounds cool. Kinda reminds me a little bit of Full Spectrum Warrior. "

seems cool. I trust them to make an interesting game.

Thought it sounded dumb without the movement at first, but the squad stuff looks very cool, and the cover being all over the place (like on ceilings and stuff) is a nice addition. I just wonder how they will counter camping. I know they have those ninja bots, but what if you dont have any bot points and an enemy is camping? 

At first, it sounded weird and dumb, but the more I hear, the more I think this is a positive step in an interesting direction. I wouldn't be surprised if we see refinement on this concept in the years to come.

" Red Dead Redemption levels of boring. "

Brad has such good interview chops haha

Man, lots of negativity. Personally, I think this looks really cool, like a fast paced Full Spectrum Warrior. Can't say for sure whether I'll put down money for it, but they've got my interest piqued for the eventual Quick Look.

" @Icemael said:

" Red Dead Redemption levels of boring. "

Rockstar's magnum opus boring? That really hurt my feelings! "

Five o' clock Brad

The only problem with this game is the movement speed is TOO DAMNED SLOW. If the players moved at twice the speed, it would be great.

" i will never buy it... looks boring if i am honest. Dull graphics and gameplay, and seem incredibly generic even though they are claiming its not. This will be their biggest failure to date. Hardly anyone will buy it sadly. Because no one bought Vanquish which was incredible, and this appear to be similar to it, but looks worse. "

" The only problem with this game is the movement speed is TOO DAMNED SLOW. If the players moved at twice the speed, it would be great. "

Interesting concept.

" @gaffyh said:

" i will never buy it... looks boring if i am honest. Dull graphics and gameplay, and seem incredibly generic even though they are claiming its not. This will be their biggest failure to date. Hardly anyone will buy it sadly. Because no one bought Vanquish which was incredible, and this appear to be similar to it, but looks worse. "

Never? "

I think its pretty cool that they're trying something different, hope it turns out good.

sounds interesting, hard to say whether a game is good or not when a) It's not even finished and b) I haven't put my hands on it, but definitely an interesting concept that will undoubtedly live or die by the interesting concept. At this point I don't think all the negativity is warranted though, I do agree about game speed though, make movement faster dudes!

It would be awesome if 5th Cell released the alpha or beta of the game to the community to try out first and give feedback.  In that case, they could avoid bad control/feel issues prior to making a sequel that improves on that basic level of character interaction which was lacking in the game.  Also, it may convince people that the controls work.  Who knows? 
 
Like the idea.  Really want to try it out.  PAX East?

It's refreshing to hear a developer say that they don't even know when it's coming out, instead of hearing some bullshit PR response to that question. Great interview!

this sounds fucking retarded

" Thought it sounded dumb without the movement at first, but the squad stuff looks very cool, and the cover being all over the place (like on ceilings and stuff) is a nice addition. I just wonder how they will counter camping. I know they have those ninja bots, but what if you dont have any bot points and an enemy is camping?  "

5th Cell always finds a way to surprise me. They're damn good at what they do.

#scratcheshead

I'll try it

This looks extremely interesting.

The gameplay ideas sound kinda interesting, it's a shame they have chosen such a generic visual style, I mean, it's Halo mixed with Mass Effect, right?

" @SSully said:

" Thought it sounded dumb without the movement at first, but the squad stuff looks very cool, and the cover being all over the place (like on ceilings and stuff) is a nice addition. I just wonder how they will counter camping. I know they have those ninja bots, but what if you dont have any bot points and an enemy is camping?  "

Use more skill? "