Enslaved DLC Will Be "Story-Based," Demo Is Likely
EnslavedWe're liking the look of Ninja Theory's Enslaved and we also like the idea of "story-based" downloadable content.
DLC has become the norm this generation, but many gamers are often more interested in extra content that will build upon the core storyline. Cosmetic enhancements like new costumes and new maps are nice and everything, but expansions that actually affect the main plot/theme are especially appreciated, right? And according to Ninja Theory head man Tameem Antoniades, the team is working on DLC of this sort; it'll be designed to expand on the single-player experience rather than the typical multiplayer bonuses. We should also expect a demo as Antoniades said one is definitely "in the cards." This isn't exactly surprising, though, as Ninja Theory released one of the very first highly anticipated demos on the PSN back in 2007; it was for Heavenly Sword and while less than 10 minutes in length, it still impressed us. And since then, demos have become an expected lead-in to most big titles. Sure, you could say we've gotten a little spoiled but hey, it's great advertising...provided the game is actually good.
Enslaved is definitely on our radar for the end of the year, especially because we really enjoyed Heavenly Sword. And has anyone noticed the clear artistic similarities...?
Related Game(s): Enslaved
5/24/2010 8:56:53 PM John Shepard
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Comments (13 posts)
chedison
Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 11:15:47 PM
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oldmike
Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 10:34:08 PM
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it looks to just like heavenly sword
love that game but rather have a HS2
also seen the story so many times
Last edited by oldmike on 5/24/2010 10:35:15 PM
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Alienange
Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 11:20:21 PM
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I personally don't like DLC of any kind but I especially don't like the pre-planned ones.
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___________
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 2:57:43 AM
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i hope its allot like heavenly sword thats still one of my favorite games, such a unappreciated title!!!
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Kangasfwa
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 3:04:59 AM
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Ninja Theory proved themselves to me with Heavenly Sword. I have full faith in them with this game.
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FullmetalX10
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 3:11:18 AM
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But yeah, I'm with World why would we want to pay more than the regular price for extra single player experience, which should be on the disc at launch and shouldn't need extra cash to be unlocked, multiplayer experience enhancements, ok, that's fine since that usually needs upgrading anyways, but single player, no, just no.
I reckon' Ninja Theory just got the scent of money and now they want more...
Kind of like some other company which recently thought making exclusives go multiplatform is a good idea to "expand your user base", or make money *cough* SE *cough*
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Cesar_ser_4
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 7:03:56 AM
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Clamedeus
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 7:24:09 AM
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JackC8
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 7:34:19 AM
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ace_boon_coon
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 12:44:23 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 2:17:39 PM
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Couldn't they have waited 'till the game was out already?
It's like World says, they probably couldn't fit everything on the DVD so we all have to pay for DLC
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CharlesD
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 5:28:23 PM
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I am certainly a fain of the DLC, it's when it gets too expensive that I have a problem with it. The Heavy Rain expansions for example, anybody who is a true fan of that game should like the idea of playable back-story to each main character. Granted they could be a bit longer or more involved but that may come with time.
The lean towards DLC which is based more on single player campaigns also begins to disprove the idea that "twitch gamers" are taking over the industry and swaying developers to start producing formula games and trying to market them as the newest of the new.
Anyways, that's my 2 cents. Definitely miss my ps3 ever since I got the YLoD =(
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WorldEndsWithMe
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Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 10:08:45 PM
"expansions that actually affect the main plot/theme are especially appreciated, right?"
No, because they should put the whole story on the disc. Whatsa matter? Couldn't fit it all on one DVD? BAH.