Walker - great foundation, why didn't they finish it?

Mr Creosote · 29 July 2022, 13:41

https://www.goodolddays.net/game/id%2C1496/Walker.html

Each time I play it, I wait for something new to happen. Although I know it won't.

TCD · 29 July 2022, 13:55

Just a couple of days ago I watched a video in which Mike Dailly talked about Blood Money, Lemmings and a liitle bit about Walker: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...&postcount=524
So the walkers in Blood Money led to Lemmings and Walker in a nutshell. In Lemmings the idea of scale worked, but I guess in Walker they couldn't find game play to match 'huge robot, little human'

daxb · 29 July 2022, 14:01

There is one false claim. It is possible to shake off the soldiers that try to climb the walker.

Mr Creosote · 29 July 2022, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by daxb

There is one false claim. It is possible to shake off the soldiers that try to climb the walker.

I'm listening

gimbal · 29 July 2022, 14:16

Yeah Walker and Under Pressure... I want to see interviews with the people that were present during the design phase of those games. Because I want to know which ideas did not make the final product. Both games are kid's dreams of giant mech video games that did not fully come to fruition.

daxb · 29 July 2022, 14:19

You "just" need go forward/backward to shake off the soldier but it might need some training. If the soldier is already to near you cannot get rid off.

Mr Creosote · 29 July 2022, 15:15

Thanks, daxb, updated!

Predseda · 29 July 2022, 21:29

All my buddies love Walker. Because I used to play it on a superloud volume at each Amiga party starting exactly at 3am when almost everybody already fell asleep. Me, my Walker and my subwoofer, ultimate love combo!

gimbal · 29 July 2022, 23:53

It must be said, the audio in that game is unmatched.

BigD · 30 July 2022, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimbal

It must be said, the audio in that game is unmatched.

Yes, it's great but Alien Breed 3D is exceptional too in the audio department.

van_dammesque · 31 July 2022, 13:43

I do not see why this game was 'unfinished', OK some say it maybe repetitive but the differences comes from the enemies level from level and their tactics? I liked the backgrounds too, very atmospheric and doesn't distract the player from the action.
One of the best Amiga games IMO. A 1200 version may have addressed different weapons etc...

29 July 2022, 13:41	#1
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Walker - great foundation, why didn't they finish it? https://www.goodolddays.net/game/id%2C1496/Walker.html Each time I play it, I wait for something new to happen. Although I know it won't.

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29 July 2022, 13:55	#2
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,530	Just a couple of days ago I watched a video in which Mike Dailly talked about Blood Money, Lemmings and a liitle bit about Walker: http://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?p=...&postcount=524 So the walkers in Blood Money led to Lemmings and Walker in a nutshell. In Lemmings the idea of scale worked, but I guess in Walker they couldn't find game play to match 'huge robot, little human'

29 July 2022, 14:01	#3
daxb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 3,303	There is one false claim. It is possible to shake off the soldiers that try to climb the walker.

29 July 2022, 14:16	#5
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,912	Yeah Walker and Under Pressure... I want to see interviews with the people that were present during the design phase of those games. Because I want to know which ideas did not make the final product. Both games are kid's dreams of giant mech video games that did not fully come to fruition.

29 July 2022, 14:19	#6
daxb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 3,303	You "just" need go forward/backward to shake off the soldier but it might need some training. If the soldier is already to near you cannot get rid off.

29 July 2022, 15:15	#7
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Thanks, daxb, updated!

29 July 2022, 21:29	#8
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,540	All my buddies love Walker. Because I used to play it on a superloud volume at each Amiga party starting exactly at 3am when almost everybody already fell asleep. Me, my Walker and my subwoofer, ultimate love combo!

29 July 2022, 23:53	#9
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,912	It must be said, the audio in that game is unmatched.

31 July 2022, 13:43	#11
van_dammesque Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: England Posts: 228	I do not see why this game was 'unfinished', OK some say it maybe repetitive but the differences comes from the enemies level from level and their tactics? I liked the backgrounds too, very atmospheric and doesn't distract the player from the action. One of the best Amiga games IMO. A 1200 version may have addressed different weapons etc...

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