Ken Levine Talks BioShock Infinite

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In this interview with Gamespot, Ken Levine talks in-depth gameplay and design decisions in the upcoming BioShock Infinite. His passion is infectious and I find this one is climbing to the top of my own must-buy list. A bit of footage is sprinkled throughout.

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They've also got an updated preview of the game that describes in detail their experience with a new twenty minute Infinite demo.

 

[[NBK]Rattman]

Game looks sweet!

 

[Plumb_Drumb]

yeah, really looking forward to this one.

 

[Wail of Suicide]

I'm curious on how successfully they are going to be able to pull off the "Game as Escort Mission." 'Cause escort missions are pretty universally reviled (rightfully so).

 

[Unregistered]

I'm curious on how successfully they are going to be able to pull off the "Game as Escort Mission." 'Cause escort missions are pretty universally reviled (rightfully so).

Depends...

If it is like ICO, or Bioshock 2 escort where the VIP doesn't move unless you tell her/him to then its mostly fine and painless. Heh.

 

[Capt.Toilet]

So is the protagonist some 80 year old fart? His face looks like lasagna.

 

[cosmix]

So is the protagonist some 80 year old fart? His face looks like lasagna.

Where does this man looks like an old fart?! Goofball...

 

[Mclogenog]

I'm curious on how successfully they are going to be able to pull off the "Game as Escort Mission." 'Cause escort missions are pretty universally reviled (rightfully so).

The way I've heard it explained, the player isn't escorting Elizabeth but working alongside her, as is the case with Alyx and other core allies in the Half Life 2 games. So, it's really not an escort mission or an escort game.

 

[Wail of Suicide]

The way I've heard it explained, the player isn't escorting Elizabeth but working alongside her, as is the case with Alyx and other core allies in the Half Life 2 games. So, it's really not an escort mission or an escort game.

I don't really see the distinction you're trying to make there between escort and "working alongside."
Half Life 2 & Eps escort segments were fine because Alyx is essentially unkillable, can fend for herself, and isn't annoying. But that's really the exception: Escorts are usually disliked and it's clearly challenging to get them to behave right.
The more time you spend with Elizabeth the more challenging it'll be. Though Half Life 2 wouldn't have been nearly as good if it didn't have Alyx occasionally in the thick of it with you, so there's good payoff if done right.

 

[Plumb_Drumb]

she isn't unlikeable. Man you are in a world of your own.

Must feel good.

and I think this levine guy is right on the money. He has a great looking game coming down.
I can't wait!!! FREAKING AWESOME

 

[Big-Al]

thanks for the updates...