SiN Episodes - Emergence Trailer

One thing that I noticed was that Blade himself didn't say anything. The original SIN, Blade was constantly talking during the game, which was really cool.

Will Blade be as vocal as in the original & will the same voice actor be used?

I think it looks awesome. Of course it's built on a 3/4 year old engine, but the game looks to have one all-important thing that so many games lack these days...as GamePro would say...FUN-FACTOR!!!!

I really liked at the end where they started showing some interactivity, for some reason, I don't think we're currently comprehending how much interactive-ness is in this game, it's been said before on these forums by some devs/insiders, but I'm really looking forward to experiencing it.

The only thing that was "meh" about the trailer were the fire effects, which were very HL2-y and kinda lame-looking, but I think Source is to blame for that. The lcoation-based damage and BULLET RICOCHETING looks so awesome, and the texures and models, especially the faces, look absolutely stunning. As for the editing of the actual video itself, very well done, and the music is pretty sweet, too.

I want this game now!!!!

I know the original Sin is going to be available on Steam, but has there bee any word on whether or not the expansion, Wages of Sin, will also be available?

I am super-stoked about this game. Looks like a great use of the Source engine, the friendly characters have great style, the weapons look like a blast (!) to use, the physics don't seem too contrived, and the enemies seem to be tough enough for a challenge and plentiful enough for pleasure.

I'm also pleased to see a major game taking hold of the episodic deployment, but I'm somewhat partial to this, having been involved with a (failed) indie attempt at something similar.

I'll be preloading on Steam the first chance I get.

Seriously...

What does this game offer what we havent seen before ?

All i can see is a HL2 mod game its not unqite in any way, the graphics is nothing to brag about really and the gameplay does not seem to offer that much.

This game is fun. Graphic whores need not apply.

This is not really a AAA title, it’s a budget title developed by a small time developer on a bare knuckle budget. I can’t thus judge the same way that I would judge the upcoming Prey, or FEAR, those games had years of time and millions at their disposal. Ritual had neither. It’s like birching that Battlestar Galactica doesn’t look as good as war of the worlds. You gotta let something slide, sometimes.

There are legitimate complaints to lodge, however. If there was something that really irked me it would be the industrial areas. Perhaps I’m being misled by the trailer, but it seems that the bigger part of this game goes on in a pier, or harbour type setting. That is not desirable, but it is not undesirable either, Sin certainly isn’t alone in the industrial complex type environments. Both Half Life 2 and FEAR were choc full of them, so really, you can’t blame a leper for suffering from an epidemic. If I could find fun in those games I am sure I can find it in Rituals product.

Speaking of the visuals, I don’t actually have that much of a problem with the art style. Its actually quite a divergence from the norm these days, which is to create gloomy and dark games. Instead of that, Sin is intense, actually has a sky that is a bright vibrant blue, and features some character design that definitely makes a point of going over the top. That guy with the goatee definitely looks cool.

Without a doubt, there are a number of things here that are fucking cool. That car ride thing? That is definitely sweet. A totally cinematic, cool feature to break up the gameplay a bit into something different, no doubt it will be a lot of fun. Bouncing shots around corners? I see that as being nothing but good. Oh, and those jetpack guys make a very satisfying, chunky sound when they fall.

To summarize I’ll say this: someone mentioned that this looks like the DNF 2001 trailer. As if that’s a bad thing. How could it possibly be? The 2001 DNF trailer was fucking sweet, probably the best looking thing in that whole show, and I would love to play something like that.

Ritual is still in business?

Please oh please tell me that you are going to remake that awesome multiplayer map where you were shrunk down fighting in a bedroom. That alone made the first game worth the price of admission.

Please have a multiplayer deathmatch demo, like the original SiN.

This game looks awesome. If it plays anything like the original Sin I'm going to enjoy it a lot. I like some of the Duke3d touches like jet packs and lots of gibs.

I'll buy this simply because it circumvents a publisher and goes directly to a studio I wish to see continue. If the game is fun, thats a bonus.

I _really_ like the woman in the game. She looks supercool. The face is very well done. I quite like it! The haircut is also cool :)

Want to try this out to see how she is in motion, or if she has any cool catchphrases!

Here's more pics that are going to be in a soon to come article of SilentWolf, Mr. Sleepy, and me doing the playtesting thing.

http://www.nwsgaming.com/SinTesting/

I always get a big kick out of playtesting games and this one was very unique for me.

"Play through the entire first peice that will be released and see how long it takes you. Play as you would normally play going guns blazing if that's your style, or search every nook and cranny if you prefer that."

I mixed it up using a combo of exploring for secret areas and trying to get all headshots. I tested the AI system a bit by using weaker weapons and aiming for the skulls and saw plenty of very interesting and even funny things. The jetpack guys exploding when shot, sometimes spinning out of control, some of the more interactive things will make you laugh.. It's got alot of "bang for the buck" that's for damned sure.

Concerning how long it took me to play through it, I will say I was last to finish, felt like I explored the game more in the first hours of play then when I found out I was "almost halfway there.." I kinda kicked the asskicking into gear. I was very surprised at the amount of game I had played and things I had farted around with in that time and to find out I wasn't even halfway done.. Crazy I tell ya. Crazy.

Why this game will rock

1. It has the same old school vibe that SiN had.
2. Over the top action thats not being serious but is. Hard to explain.
3. Source, I have no idea why people are saying this game isn't good looking. It looks great and makes huge improvements on the engine.
4. Interactivity, Interactivity, Interactivity! Its been so long since a game allowed us to play with the item and not just throw it around. I heard from interviews that dialing a number will result in someone picking up!
5. That music is awesome.
6. Elexis' boobs.

Also, it seemed that time slowed down at 1:06, and theres a weird fuzzyness around the HUD at 1:12. Maybe these are some added features we haven't heard about? Blade did get all fucked from mutation in the first SiN. Maybe this is that "procedure" in effect that was hinted at in the CES demo.

Looking great guys, I am glad you are creating the game you wanted to make, without outside pressure. Keep it up.

Let me give you my money already Ritual :-D Sold!

The trailer wasn't even a trailer for the game... it felt like a trailer for a tech demo. I didn't learn anything about what the game is about... it was like one long strung together action clip that didn't make sense, and to me, didn't really show me a compelling reason to play the game :(

/anti-shill

im confused. this game looks like ass but its the source engine? isnt half life 2 run on the source engine?

Damn, looks good to me. I love the look of the Steam engine and any game that decides to use it can't be a bad thing. How much is this first episode going to cost? Around 15 - 20 I imagine

I feel like such a dick saying this....

I'm such a huge fan of the Source technology -but this trailer made me littlerally say "meh" out loud. I really want to like this game and be excited for it....but it seems kinda bland. I mean....I dunno....when I think of Prey I get excited, but this? :(

I loved the original too.......we'll see. Maybe it was bad editing :P

hooray for ipod video size. I think... this will work on my vision m and it would have been great if i remembered all the connector cables and stuff.... But still, I would like to see more trailers in this size plz.

Looks like a ton of fun. Sounds seem to have improved, sounds quite awesome :) Looking forward to it.

looks like the seattle mirror of this file is all screwed up. Ive downloaded it twice now and the video freezes and studders... Getting it from san jose now.

While it looks like a good HL2 mod, I'm still sold! That girl in red had HUGE TITS!

Looks boring... No game has really captured the visceral feeling of motion and fighting in a game yet. FEAR has come pretty close but still... not impressed gonna pass on this one.

Looks fun, but has some weapon balancing issues. I've seen a grenade explosion barely move an enemy (who wasn't killed by the blast), but a simple pistol whip sends a guy flying 20 feet. Just make the pistol whip drop a guy like a bag of potatoes, please. :)

I haven't been impressed by this game until this trailer. The game looks like more fun to me than the entirety of HL2 put together. People have been duped by HL2's great presentational graphics and gimmicky physics into thinking its the best game ever.

Throwing objects around the environment can only be so entertaining until it becomes mundane. I want to push some button and cause something crazy to happen in the game or something and at least by the trailer it looks like I may get some of that with this game and thats refreshing to me. The graphics may have taken a slight hit but it looks like they are trying to push the gameplay to make up for it.

Oh well, maybe next time the developers should turn on the water effects full blast and then maybe the HL2 fans will think its the most fun looking game ever..

/cry.... if i buy it now.. can i play test it too? who do i paypal the monies to? who DAMNIT WHO!

Very nice, can't wait for this! I was pleasantly surprised by some of that music too, I hadn't heard any of it yet.

This is going to be a fun game with lots of little creative interactive elements. Won't go into detail on things, but there were ton's of times during my limited playtesting of it I said, "Wow!" about certain map elements, gameplay elements, and interactive items. DEFINATELY worth the price and then some. The AI stuff just adds to the game overall making sure that it's not a breeze through nor a frustrating exercise and even has an influence on other game variables than strictly AI decisions. And yes, her boobs are HUUUUGE.. I wanna lick em.

While I wasn't at all impressed with the screenshots, this video has made this a must buy.

Looks a lot like the Duke 2001 E3 video if you ask me.

I want this!

I actually enjoyed the first game, a lot -- 4 years after release, mind you.

Shit this looks like so much fun. The Source engine is perfect in my opinion. Perfect blend of graphics and gameplay mechanics. What I mean is, while other games may look prettier, it doesn't mean they run well or play well for that matter. This game I know will run great on my PC, look damn good, and have some of the better elements from HL2.

Looks much better than the last trailer that was out. Looks solid.

I really liked the first SiN.. I thought it was a nice change back in the day from quake looking games... it had some neat new features..


This looks pretty cool, and more importantly looks like alot of fun.

I would pay $50 for it, but the fact we are getting it for 15-20 bucks just makes it better

:)

Wow this actually looks pretty fun. Sure the Huxley trailer was pretty, but this shows actual gameplay, and to be honest, I could get into this.

Ahahaha exploding jetpacks, nice.

The interactivity looks to be even more than in HL2, the only thing that worries me will be how well the AI performs. Can't wait to play it.

The only way to tell how this game plays will be to PLAY it...
Eye candy=tired
Fun=wired...