Cyberpunk MMO based on Tad Williams' Otherland announced
Filed under: Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, Casual
As you can see from the site's screenshot gallery, plans for the game include several different art styles to exist side by side. At its core the game will make use of an 80s/90s "virtual reality" theme, bringing to mind the Metaverse of Stephenson's Snow Crash or the old-style Matrix of the Shadowrun RPG. dtp plans to make use of the Unreal 3 engine for the project, ensuring that the impressive screenshots are likely to be even more eyebrow-raising in action. The game is currently slated for release to the PC in 2010.
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Evi said on 11:05AM 10-01-2008
Funny, I was just discussing the idea of a cyberpunk MMO last night. I'm ready to try something that isn't fantasy, but space-shippy games like EVE hold no interest for me. This looks like it has potential! If they can truly channel that Snow Crash-esque cyberpunk feel, sign me up! I've been waiting for a game like this for years!
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molecule said on 3:22PM 10-01-2008
WOAH! I loved the series! I hope this comes out good... Avatar customization would have to be near infinite, and it would be cool to get to the point to host your own playworlds with Second Life style customization.
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