While we are waiting for the launch trailer coming tomorrow, Rockstar has unveiled West Elizabeth, the northernmost and last territory of Red Dead Redemption. Nine days remaining.
What does a sandbox title needs to have to become the greatest free-roaming game ever designed?
Perhaps the following:
-Unique infrastructure that makes the sandbox aspect not just about free-roaming but more about journey and exploration.
-Great story that makes you care about the main character, captivates you with its back drop setting and history and well paced and structured plot.
-Interesting side characters that makes every interaction feel engaging.
-Controlling the main character on foot or while riding or driving should feel absolutely right and genuine to the context of that mechanic. Transitioning between passive, active and action movements should be intuitive and smooth.
-Main missions should be varied enough, keeping the player on track as much as possible.
-Side missions should allow players to get a slightly different perspective on some story elements and perhaps some of its key characters too.
-Every objective in the game should remain true to the context of the story and theme. Every completed objective should give the player the sense of a worthy achievement and progression through the story.
The world in which the player roams should feel like it's a living and breathing place, with a past and present to it.
Multiplayer should allow for co-op, making the replaying of a game give a slightly different experience. Some weapons and side stories should only be unlocked through co-op play.
Last but not least the player should be captivated by how close to real or authentic everything looks.
I'd say Red Dead Redemption comes close in meeting all the above points. It could very well end up as one of the greatest free-roaming games of all times.
yea these dont look so awesome. But then again... who cares?! Fuck, I dont even like westerns that much but multiplayer modes sound so amazing for that only this is a must buy
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@Driftwood Awesome! I’m loving it! It does show a much crisper picture and the frame rate looks good! I was playing Stella Blade and Dragonball Soarkling Blast! :) (2 Weeks ago)
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@Loakum: enjoy, the one Sony sent us will be there on launch day. Coverage will follow asap. (2 Weeks ago)
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Commented on 2010-05-12 22:00:47
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Commented on 2010-05-12 22:08:37
Commented on 2010-05-12 22:09:03I'm just hoping this will be the complete package like i think it is.
Commented on 2010-05-12 22:13:28 In reply to dohr07I can't imagine it looking any worse at release.
Commented on 2010-05-12 22:16:39 In reply to dohr07Of course in all fairness, not very many people at the time had PCs powerful enough to play GTA IV, much less play it with all the settings maxed out.
Commented on 2010-05-12 22:55:06Perhaps the following:
-Unique infrastructure that makes the sandbox aspect not just about free-roaming but more about journey and exploration.
-Great story that makes you care about the main character, captivates you with its back drop setting and history and well paced and structured plot.
-Interesting side characters that makes every interaction feel engaging.
-Controlling the main character on foot or while riding or driving should feel absolutely right and genuine to the context of that mechanic. Transitioning between passive, active and action movements should be intuitive and smooth.
-Main missions should be varied enough, keeping the player on track as much as possible.
-Side missions should allow players to get a slightly different perspective on some story elements and perhaps some of its key characters too.
-Every objective in the game should remain true to the context of the story and theme. Every completed objective should give the player the sense of a worthy achievement and progression through the story.
The world in which the player roams should feel like it's a living and breathing place, with a past and present to it.
Multiplayer should allow for co-op, making the replaying of a game give a slightly different experience. Some weapons and side stories should only be unlocked through co-op play.
Last but not least the player should be captivated by how close to real or authentic everything looks.
I'd say Red Dead Redemption comes close in meeting all the above points. It could very well end up as one of the greatest free-roaming games of all times.
Commented on 2010-05-13 03:29:56
Commented on 2010-05-13 04:26:27 In reply to dohr07Sounds to me like your the bullshot.
Commented on 2010-05-13 04:29:21 In reply to b0vrilSounds to me like your the bullshot.
Commented on 2010-05-13 06:20:078 days to go. :(
Commented on 2010-05-13 06:21:36 In reply to b0vrilSounds to me like your the bullshot.
As far as I know,you can go hunt in RDR,and for sure you can Shot at Bulls :)
so..yeah "BULLSHOTS" !!!!
Commented on 2010-05-13 12:19:03
Commented on 2010-05-13 13:00:34
Commented on 2010-05-13 17:07:47
Commented on 2010-05-13 17:10:54 In reply to dohr07