Alien Breed Evolution

matthew · 09 July 2009, 20:42

Has anyone heard about it?

I just saw this news story about it coming to Xbox Live Arcade.

Shoonay · 09 July 2009, 20:47

Yup, just saw it on konsolowisko.pl

My first thought - it looks... normal. Seriously, what's with these 3d games, they all seem to look like clones of clones. No matter if it's Diablo 3, StarCraft 2 or this one - we all seen it before.
I hope I'm wrong...

alexh · 09 July 2009, 20:50

It's been in production for a long time. Shame it is download only.

As for being "clones of clones" they are all 3D Isometric / above view games so of course they are going to look similar given the same technology for each. Same could be said about all FPS games.

I am sure the gameplay will be quite different between the games.

I dont think any will have gameplay that is revolutionary. Unfortunately revolutionary gameplay costs money and usually doesn't sell.

lilalurl · 09 July 2009, 20:51

Some months ago, the fact a new Alien breed was in the works was mentioned here, but I did not see any new until now. Therefore thanks for the info.

Wait and see (and hope there is a Windows version).

Funnily, this screenshot strongly reminds me of Shadowgrounds Survivor last level (if I remember correctly).

Edit: [ Show youtube player ]

alexh · 09 July 2009, 20:56

I do not see any similarities other than it is a generic "moon base" style, with industrial textures, oil barrels etc. used in hundreds of games.

Popularised by the design of the base / ships in the Alien films.

TCD · 09 July 2009, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilalurl

Wait and see (and hope there is a Windows version).

Same here. If they get a decent gameplay and multiplayer it's surely worth a look.

alexh · 09 July 2009, 21:00

Will it include online multiplayer?

TCD · 09 July 2009, 21:03

Let's hope so. Otherwise it would be quite pointless IMHO.

Retroplay · 09 July 2009, 23:43

For a change not a new Worms XXVI, there's still hope for Team17.

Retro-Nerd · 10 July 2009, 00:07

Hopefully better than their Leisure Suit Larry crap.

Retroplay · 10 July 2009, 05:44

Oh yeah forgot about that disaster.

rodi · 13 July 2009, 16:11

Alien Breed Evolution will be available only in download (maybe Xbox Live Market, Playstation Store, and Steam) :

http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/07/...eed-evolution/

mfletcher · 13 July 2009, 16:37

A similar game, but one thats already out is Alien Swarm, a free mod for Unreal Tournament 2004. http://www.blackcatgames.com/alienswarm.html . I cant really speak for the single player mode, but multiplayer is a blast.

alexh · 13 July 2009, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodi

Alien Breed Evolution will be available only in download

No big deal is it??

Retroplay · 13 July 2009, 22:54

Not really.

AGN · 15 July 2009, 19:28

There will be PSN and PC releases later... Alien Breed Evolution-FLT?

Retro-Nerd · 15 July 2009, 19:44

Team 17 want to sell it in episode style. Annoying release format. Nowadys they all fear a full price disaster as it seems.

alexh · 15 July 2009, 21:01

Depends on how much and how long each episode is in terms of hours of single player gaming. Also what the rewards are (in gaming terms) for completing a particular episode and replaying it looking for secrets and bonuses.

Nothing in Team17's history leads me to believe that they can see the true potential of a regular episodic game release other than the $$$.

Nor can I see them able to avoid the pitfalls associated which such a game and come up with a workable, value-for money, rewarding game.

Retro-Nerd · 15 July 2009, 21:10

2,5 million US$ development costs. I doubt that they make any profit with it.

Toffee · 15 August 2009, 17:38

I'm really looking forward to this although I will check the demo out first.

There is a decent interview with Martyn Brown here:-

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/al...view-1868.html

09 July 2009, 20:42	#1
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09 July 2009, 20:47	#2
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,105	Yup, just saw it on konsolowisko.pl My first thought - it looks... normal. Seriously, what's with these 3d games, they all seem to look like clones of clones. No matter if it's Diablo 3, StarCraft 2 or this one - we all seen it before. I hope I'm wrong...

09 July 2009, 20:50	#3
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,331	It's been in production for a long time. Shame it is download only. As for being "clones of clones" they are all 3D Isometric / above view games so of course they are going to look similar given the same technology for each. Same could be said about all FPS games. I am sure the gameplay will be quite different between the games. I dont think any will have gameplay that is revolutionary. Unfortunately revolutionary gameplay costs money and usually doesn't sell.

09 July 2009, 20:51	#4
lilalurl Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: France Posts: 3,289	Some months ago, the fact a new Alien breed was in the works was mentioned here, but I did not see any new until now. Therefore thanks for the info. Wait and see (and hope there is a Windows version). Funnily, this screenshot strongly reminds me of Shadowgrounds Survivor last level (if I remember correctly). Edit: [ Show youtube player ]

09 July 2009, 20:56	#5
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,331	I do not see any similarities other than it is a generic "moon base" style, with industrial textures, oil barrels etc. used in hundreds of games. Popularised by the design of the base / ships in the Alien films.

09 July 2009, 21:00	#7
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,331	Will it include online multiplayer?

09 July 2009, 21:03	#8
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,518	Let's hope so. Otherwise it would be quite pointless IMHO.

09 July 2009, 23:43	#9
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	For a change not a new Worms XXVI, there's still hope for Team17.

10 July 2009, 00:07	#10
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Hopefully better than their Leisure Suit Larry crap.

10 July 2009, 05:44	#11
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Oh yeah forgot about that disaster.

13 July 2009, 16:11	#12
rodi Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: France Age: 48 Posts: 96	Alien Breed Evolution will be available only in download (maybe Xbox Live Market, Playstation Store, and Steam) : http://news.bigdownload.com/2009/07/...eed-evolution/

13 July 2009, 16:37	#13
mfletcher Bawbag. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 375	A similar game, but one thats already out is Alien Swarm, a free mod for Unreal Tournament 2004. http://www.blackcatgames.com/alienswarm.html . I cant really speak for the single player mode, but multiplayer is a blast.

13 July 2009, 22:54	#15
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Not really.

15 July 2009, 19:28	#16
AGN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Poland Posts: 142	There will be PSN and PC releases later... Alien Breed Evolution-FLT?

15 July 2009, 19:44	#17
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Team 17 want to sell it in episode style. Annoying release format. Nowadys they all fear a full price disaster as it seems.

15 July 2009, 21:01	#18
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,331	Depends on how much and how long each episode is in terms of hours of single player gaming. Also what the rewards are (in gaming terms) for completing a particular episode and replaying it looking for secrets and bonuses. Nothing in Team17's history leads me to believe that they can see the true potential of a regular episodic game release other than the $$$. Nor can I see them able to avoid the pitfalls associated which such a game and come up with a workable, value-for money, rewarding game.

15 July 2009, 21:10	#19
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	2,5 million US$ development costs. I doubt that they make any profit with it.

15 August 2009, 17:38	#20
Toffee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 148	I'm really looking forward to this although I will check the demo out first. There is a decent interview with Martyn Brown here:- http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/al...view-1868.html

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