Naughty Dog: Uncharted "Influenced Greatly" By ICO
Uncharted 2: Among ThievesInspirational games benefit everyone, especially when it comes to game designers seeking to create the best of the best.
Recently, OPM readers voted Uncharted 2: Among Thieves as the greatest PlayStation game ever and while the competition is ridiculously high, we're not about to question the results. But believe it or not, Naughty Dog boss Evan Wells said his own game wouldn't be #1 on his list...no, in fact, that would be ICO. Wells mentioned that the PS2 classic has acted as a big influence on their current project. He also singled out Grand Theft Auto III as an influential title that had a great impact on the industry:
They're pretty different games, but they've both influenced the industry tremendously. [ICO's] the kind of game - that linear, narrative-driven experience - that we're focused on making right now. Everyone in the office has been influenced by it greatly; it's just a fantastic game."
More high praise, and not long after Fable creator and Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux had some high praise of his own. ICO is truly a masterpiece so when it arrives in flashy new high-def form next year along with Shadow of the Colossus, it will automatically land a spot in your collection. Right? Right.
As for the huge honor given to Uncharted 2 (along with about a thousand Game of the Year Awards from 2009), Wells said- "[Story-driven games] are very difficult and costly, but I hope people are now realizing how story can really elevate the gaming experience." Oh, we've known, Evan. We at PSXE have known for a very long time. It's the people who are forgetting that concern us.
Related Game(s): ICO
Tags: naughty dog, uncharted, ico, uncharted 3, evan wells
11/15/2010 10:21:05 AM Ben Dutka
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:48:33 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 4:13:20 PM
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Highlander
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:36:41 AM
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As for Uncharted 2, it receives what it deserves...
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Lawless SXE
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 3:46:51 PM
Peace.
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Underdog15
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:37:49 AM
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Oh.... some of us have been screaming this at the top of our frustrated lungs for like 6 years now. It's the way the best titles used to be... its where the best titles should be going.
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Bjorn77
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:36:58 AM
Do you see the resemblance with FPS games?
That's why I will eat poop if Black ops will get GOTY. I can't be. It would be "The Expendables" wins oscar for best motion picture.
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 3:20:42 AM
Mindless massive action and fun = big sales
Beautiful story driven artistic creations = big awards
So, depending on whether or not a developer wants big awards (with long-term recognition) or big bucks (with massive but ridiculously short-term recognition) will determine what kind of game they want to make.
Also, I do not see Black Ops making any Game of the Year lists. Not when Heavy Rain, God of War 3, Fallout New Vegas, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood or Gran Turismo 5 came out this year as well.
For the sake of supporting new IPs and innovation in this day and age, I hope Heavy Rain gets GOTY, it deserves it so much more than the number of sequels being churned out.
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Snaaaake
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:47:19 AM
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But a story is the most important part of a game, it's what keeps you going.
A game with great moments can force me to sit in front of the tv for like 6 hours straight
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Kiryu
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:39:39 AM
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godsman
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:47:58 AM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 12:31:26 PM
The focus is on the storyline, atmosphere, and unique hand-in-hand co-op type gameplay.
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Nlayer
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:22:45 AM
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I could just be reading it wrong. I'm also not trying to be mean or anything. =]
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BikerSaint
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 2:46:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ico+ps2&aq=9
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Kiryu
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:24:56 AM
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Last edited by Kiryu on 11/15/2010 11:28:18 AM
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maxpontiac
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 11:45:22 AM
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hellish_devil
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 12:55:00 PM
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Underdog15
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 2:43:21 PM
LOL! I totally made a reference to those two games in another thread earlier today when someone said ppl on this site blindly defend all exclusives.
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swapnilgyani
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 12:07:59 PM
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Dear Santa, please the trend continue...
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Nynja
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 12:14:53 PM
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Can't wait to see them on the big screen again, except in glorious HD.
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Scarecrow
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 12:53:15 PM
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ICO's such a beautiful game. It dares you to have patience and to actually see beyond killing/shooting an enemy.
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fstop
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 1:49:57 PM
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Ahhh, memories : )
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Lawless SXE
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 3:51:04 PM
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Either way, it is great to see these industry professionals giving praise to ICO as it raises its prestige in the eyes of gamers, thus potentially boosting the sales of the collection when it releases. Good news all around.
Peace
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 4:16:31 PM
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swapnilgyani
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 5:10:22 PM
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Uncharted: Ico's Shadow
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FlyingKickPunch
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 6:07:58 PM
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StangMan80
Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 8:27:43 PM
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Uncharted 3...
I have not played ICO but I might give it a try with the HD version, maybe.
GT5(GOTY) countdown: 8 days 2 hours!!
Last edited by StangMan80 on 11/15/2010 8:28:10 PM
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___________
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 1:18:22 AM
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ND are actually working on a game thats not uncharted?
SPILL IT!
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yangfu
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 8:55:48 PM
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Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:35:26 AM
Last Paragraph -
Wells sad- "[Story-driven games]
This should presumably be -
Wells said- "[Story-driven games]
Please delete this after reading...
Last edited by Highlander on 11/15/2010 10:35:52 AM