Dead State Announced [Aug 26, 2010, 11:27 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
A Dead State Website is online, revealing that Dead State is the planned zombie RPG from DoubleBear Productions, the developer formed last year by Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian. The game is in development for PCs, and here's a bit from their about page: "Dead State is a compelling, high-tension RPG set at the beginning of the zombie apocalypse - a deadly illness is rampaging through the world, turning those infected into the walking dead. As society is beginning to fall apart, the player must organize a scant handful of allies, working on fortifying a shelter, scouting for food and supplies, making uncertain alliances with others, and attempting to hold together a group as humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. And although the zombies lurk as an ever present threat, the biggest obstacle to the player may just be other humans with the same goal: survival at any cost." There's also a an interview on Rock Paper Shotgun where Brian discusses the project, which will not be released this year. Thanks joao.
ASeven wrote on Aug 27, 2010, 09:07:Bill Borre wrote on Aug 27, 2010, 08:09:
Sounds like a video game adaptation of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead.
To derail this thread a bit, what did people think about the trailer for the TWD series that leaked out of comic-con?
The guys take a lot of liberties in that trailer. I don't recall a tank in the city, for instance. As long as they nail the atmosphere I won't complain though. Guess this RPG could really live up to be the best thing closest to a TWD adaptation.
From the point of view of someone who is unfamiliar with the comics, I think it looks great. AMC has a pretty good track record with TV series these days with Breaking Bad and Mad Men. Looking forward to it.
Bill Borre wrote on Aug 27, 2010, 08:09:
Sounds like a video game adaptation of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead.
To derail this thread a bit, what did people think about the trailer for the TWD series that leaked out of comic-con?
The guys take a lot of liberties in that trailer. I don't recall a tank in the city, for instance. As long as they nail the atmosphere I won't complain though. Guess this RPG could really live up to be the best thing closest to a TWD adaptation.
Sounds like a video game adaptation of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead.
Jerykk wrote on Aug 27, 2010, 02:20:
Those studios (well, maybe not Obsidian) are responsible for some of the best RPGs ever made.
Mask of the Betrayer was pretty awesome. Alpha Protocol was pretty good I thought.
I have high hopes for New Vegas.
Its a double bear all the way
Half Elf was just trolling is my guess. Either that or he has a very selective memory.
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Um... am I the only one who missed the "Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian." part? Not exactly setting a high bar of confidence there.
Like the other posters, I'm confused. Those studios (well, maybe not Obsidian) are responsible for some of the best RPGs ever made. Fallout 1&2, Planescape: Torment, Arcanum, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, etc.
Unless you're talking about polish, in which case I can understand. None of those studios have made polished games. However, great writing and design > polish.
The Half Elf wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 14:47:
Um... am I the only one who missed the "Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian." part? Not exactly setting a high bar of confidence there.
Uhh... that's one of the main reasons to be excited, actually.
Jerykk wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 12:24:
Been following this for a while. Screenshots look surprisingly great, especially compared to AoD. Finally a zombie game that isn't a shooter.
Wait, what screenshots? The "Media" section just says coming soon, basically. Are they in forums or something?
I hope this game turns out great, AND comes out in a reasonably near time frame.
*EDIT* oops, screenshots NOT on their main page, but at Rock Paper Shotgun. My bad.
*EDIT part 2* Ugh, 2011+ for the release date. Figures.
This comment was edited on Aug 26, 2010, 17:25.
The Half Elf wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 14:47:
Um... am I the only one who missed the "Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian." part? Not exactly setting a high bar of confidence there.
Depends how the management of the company is set up. Black Isle, Troika and Obsidian all made games with incredible potential that were (are, in Obsidian's case) often buggered by poor management.
The Half Elf wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 14:47:
Um... am I the only one who missed the "Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian." part?
Nope, that actually only added to the excitement I feel over this title.
Um... am I the only one who missed the "Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian." part? Not exactly setting a high bar of confidence there.
Hey, I'm sure Roper's lookin for a new job - maybe he can help.
Um... am I the only one who missed the "Brian Mitsoda, formerly of Black Isle, Troika, and Obsidian." part? Not exactly setting a high bar of confidence there.
Although the market is flooded with zombie games by now, I've yet to see a single one that does zombies right. Dead Rising came close, but not quite.
If this game turns out as well as they make it sound on paper, it might just be the one.
If this game turns out as well as they make it sound on paper, it might just be the one.
LittleMe wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 14:16:mch wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 13:07:
Couldn't figure out what you meant by screenshots...the page at the website says coming soon. Finally found some at RPS. Looks great - keeping an eye on this one.
Link please? Can't find them.
I'm not sure if this link was there the whole time (if so then I totally missed it earlier), but it's on the end of the post. There's some screenshots in the interview at Rock Paper Shotgun
mch wrote on Aug 26, 2010, 13:07:
Couldn't figure out what you meant by screenshots...the page at the website says coming soon. Finally found some at RPS. Looks great - keeping an eye on this one.
Link please? Can't find them.
Perpetual debt is slavery.
Man this sounds fucking great, now I just hope it actually turns out as good as it sounds.
And this is why I love indies and why indies will be the the ones carrying PC gaming in the future. Can't wait for this one.
Couldn't figure out what you meant by screenshots...the page at the website says coming soon. Finally found some at RPS. Looks great - keeping an eye on this one.
Been following this for a while. Screenshots look surprisingly great, especially compared to AoD. Finally a zombie game that isn't a shooter.
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