This is just...strange. Did anybody else read about this? The article I read is about 3 months old at this point, but I didn't see any other threads on it here. http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011/09/warco-an-fps-where-you-hold-a-camera-instead-of-a-gun.ars The concept is kind of strange, but maybe there's a niche for it?
Hmm the concept is indeed strange, but it's definitely innovating, however I can't really see the point of this? What am I suppolse to do? Just take pictures...that's rather boring.
This is actually a really clever idea. People don't really think about how the war footage gets to the news, but a journalist and cameraman brought them to us. Its a really dangerous job being a war correspondent. I remember there was that one reporter from either ABC or NBC who was in a coma after their unit got hit by an IED.
It sounds like maybe it could be used as a teaching tool instead of a game that the mainstream public would want? I guess maybe people who are into other forums of photography might enjoy it on some level? I really don't know. I like the idea of them trying to come up with something new, but I have to wonder what the point is, too. What's the end result or how do you "win"?
I think you win by not getting killed. Or maybe you have to get a story out the networks or something. Its also kind of cool because maybe players with no FPS skillz can now play one and be somewhat competent at it.
Ya know, I was mostly seeing this from the angle of an FPS player. Then I tried seeing it specifically for journalists. But you're right, that maybe this would appeal to someone who isn't into first person shooters at all instead. I kind of completely overlooked that audience that would see this as a fun, camera-oriented game...and not a shooter gone wrong.
This is a very strange concept for a video game but I think it is really neat. It breaks away from the traditional FPS where there are tons of games that are basically the same. I dont know if I would buy it but still I like the idea.
I remember watching X-Play years ago, and seeing some Japanese game with a similar concept. She threw up some kinda slug thing, attacked you, then started doing the crab walk. DROP THE CAMERA AND RUN, STUPID!
Well, it seems worth trying it. Maybe take a break for being in all the action and just watch for once.
I agree. Seems a bit pointless and boring if you ask me. The fun all comes from being shot at then having to shoot back, and hide etc...Not take pictures.
I have to say I am really interested in this concept. A game where you are tasked to document everything that happens in a warzone can be pretty intense. I'm going to keep an eye on this game.
