Short Bioshock preview

[Brother None]

While we have hardly been complete in our Bioshock coverage, I had to cover this article, mostly because of this:<blockquote> BioShock, though, revolutionizes the relationships between you and your foes. Enemies mourn one another, go into a sulk when their partner dies - or, worst case scenario, go on a killing spree. One of the eeriest parts of BioShock is hearing the voice of a far-off splicer talking soothingly to their off-spring - and then turning the corner and realizing that her child has long since left the land of the living.

When your enemies are actually able to evoke emotions other than anger - of pity, disgust, sadness, empathy - then you begin to realize what the developers at Irrational mean when they say they’re creating an “AI ecosystem.” With around 30 to 40 inhabitants per area, you get the impression that anything could happen in this warped and warping Davy Jones’ Locker.</blockquote>Sounds really cool, let's just hope "AI ecosystem" does not equate "Radiant AI".

Link: Bioshock preview on gamesradar

Spotted on RPGWatch.

 

[maximaz]

One of the eeriest parts of BioShock is hearing the voice of a far-off splicer talking soothingly to their off-spring - and then turning the corner and realizing that her child has long since left the land of the living.

That sounds very cool indeed. I can totally see how that could be really creepy with the sound quality of SS2.

 

[PaleHorseman]

When your enemies are actually able to evoke emotions other than anger - of pity, disgust, sadness, empathy - then you begin to realize what the developers at Irrational mean when they say they’re creating an "AI ecosystem."

That sounds pretty wicked cool, let's just it lives up to it.

 

[Maphusio]

I keep watching the developer walkthrough with folk... I think this is something that I will enjoy thoroughly. Six more months.

 

[maximaz]

Six more months??
Dammit I wish they hurried up with all these games, I'm getting too old to play already.

 

[Maphusio]

Six more months??
Dammit I wish they hurried up with all these games, I'm getting too old to play already.

On the bright side, at least its not in concept stages with years of development to go.