New BioShock mini-preview!
BioShock, the upcoming first-person shooter from 2K Games that introduces the concept of Emergent Gameplay, is aiming to become one of this years biggest hits. In a recent demo trailer released by 2K Games we were shown first hand how BioShock allows you to approach any situation from multiple angles.
On the first attempt, one of the developers rushes into a room and unloads bullets on a small group of enemies, simply obliterating them with very unique looking shotguns, machine guns and crossbows. However, after advancing the player is quickly ambushed by not only multiple approaching enemies but also a well-hidden turret. After realizing their mistake, the scene is reset and approached from a new angle...
On the second attempt, the player sneaks around the level and comes up behind the turret. From here he can hack into it, resulting in it automatically littering any of your foes with lead. And that team of enemies that ambushed him before? Using elemental powers the player simply lit them on fire, causing them to all run to a nearby pool of water, which happened to be electrified thanks to the players quick wits, and another elemental ability. Also demonstrated was a bizarre power that, when used on a foe, apparently tricks them into attacking any of your enemies for a certain amount of time. All of the gadgets and abilities were great, but it's still to be seen how inventory management will work with all the unique abilities and weapons.
The ability to manipulate the surrounding devices, such as security cameras, and more importantly traps, was also demonstrated in the video. A simple trip wire awaits any player not paying close enough attention, but a crafty player can actually remove the wire and place it in a new spot, such as a across a door that surely will open up and overflow with enemies. BioShock's latest in-game demonstration has us truly excited for the game, and we can't wait to explore the depths in what looks to be a truly fun and engaging non-linear fashion this August.
On the first attempt, one of the developers rushes into a room and unloads bullets on a small group of enemies, simply obliterating them with very unique looking shotguns, machine guns and crossbows. However, after advancing the player is quickly ambushed by not only multiple approaching enemies but also a well-hidden turret. After realizing their mistake, the scene is reset and approached from a new angle...
On the second attempt, the player sneaks around the level and comes up behind the turret. From here he can hack into it, resulting in it automatically littering any of your foes with lead. And that team of enemies that ambushed him before? Using elemental powers the player simply lit them on fire, causing them to all run to a nearby pool of water, which happened to be electrified thanks to the players quick wits, and another elemental ability. Also demonstrated was a bizarre power that, when used on a foe, apparently tricks them into attacking any of your enemies for a certain amount of time. All of the gadgets and abilities were great, but it's still to be seen how inventory management will work with all the unique abilities and weapons.
The ability to manipulate the surrounding devices, such as security cameras, and more importantly traps, was also demonstrated in the video. A simple trip wire awaits any player not paying close enough attention, but a crafty player can actually remove the wire and place it in a new spot, such as a across a door that surely will open up and overflow with enemies. BioShock's latest in-game demonstration has us truly excited for the game, and we can't wait to explore the depths in what looks to be a truly fun and engaging non-linear fashion this August.
posted by Christopher Martin at Friday, July 06, 2007
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