As is often the case with video game news, a sharp-eyed forum-goer brings us this story. Over at NeoGAF, a poster with the latest issue of Game Informer has been relating some of the Gears 2 info contained within. There's a ton of information, most of which is new (and from the sound of it) awesome. There's only part of the story online at NeoGAF, and we'll only list some of the better sounding stuff here, so be sure to buy the magazine if you want the full scoop.
- "We have creatures that make the Brumak look like a baby panda bear." -Cliff Bleszinski
- "We hear hints of all sorts of new multiplayer features, from dramatically expanded co-op modes to multiplayer content that takes advantage of Unreal's new ability to deliver huge numbers of the Locust horde at one time, but confirmed details will have to wait until a later date."
- Different difficulty settings for each player in co-op. One person can play on Hardcore, one on Casual.
- COG Centaur Tank (Monster Truck + Tank) There's a dedicated level where you get to pilot one.
- Drop in/drop out co-op, with a fourth, easier, difficulty.
- Forced walking scenes replaced with a dynamic conversation camera system (which is skippable).
- Hundreds of Locust troops, all acting independently.
- "Gorgon burst pistol and poison grenades, both of which can become part of your arsenal if you play your cards right"
Tali Kaliso is a new member of Delta Squad and will be around when the game opens. Chairman Prescott is the military leader above Hoffman and leader of COG forces. Dizzy is your driver, getting you from place to place with a southern drawl. Maria Santiago is the last new character mentioned, and Dom's search for her will be one of the game's major plot points.
- There will be many, many, more underground enviornments, with much, much more complicated layouts.
- New Locust enemies called the Kantus, which are "monk-like devils" and hit you with sonic attacks.
- Kantus have the ability to "revive their fallen brethren from afar."
- Moving cover. Think: "giant slithering rock worms"
- "We want to fulfill the promise - it is a war. It's more than just these four guys."
- They've worked on the story and sense of depth with the characters, it's a "darker and more heartfelt narrative."
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4-07-2008 @ 11:09PM
AoE said...
"There's a dedicated level where you get to pilot one." Eugh, by "get to" do you mean "are forced to"?
Correct me if I am wrong... but there really is no such thing as an FPS with good driving... I seem to recall that these levels are usually not skippable and totally drag down otherwise enjoyable shooting games... am I wrong here though? Did Epic develop some totally great racing game in the past I somehow missed?
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4-07-2008 @ 11:33PM
legendtaker117 said...
Halo 3 has some of the best driving mechanics (especially for the warthog) in any game period in my opinion. Better than any racing game ive ever played.
4-08-2008 @ 2:59AM
Noshino said...
legendtaker117
It shows that you haven't played racing games in ages...
4-08-2008 @ 10:06AM
Vcize said...
To be fair Noshino, the driving sections of Halo 3 were indeed extremely well done.
You're right though, the poster saying "the driving mechanics are better than any racing game I've ever played" is pushing things by a longshot, but they are quite good and better than many racing games in their own right.
4-07-2008 @ 11:28PM
erivera3 said...
Only 2 player coop? That sucks.
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4-07-2008 @ 11:34PM
ZenGaijin said...
"COG Centaur Tank (Monster Truck + Tank) There's a dedicated level where you get to pilot one."
Already the worst part of Gears 2.
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4-07-2008 @ 11:34PM
Neon Jebus said...
"We have creatures that make the Brumak look like a baby panda bear."
I hate to admit this but when I read that line the first thing that popped in my head was "add you'll not play against them on the version we release on Xbox360!"
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4-08-2008 @ 12:06AM
THE RPG NERD said...
My biggest complaint with the first game was it's story. If I hadn't read so many interviews and previews about the game I would not have been able to tell what was going on. For some reason there are monsters that crawl out of the ground and want to kill you. None of that backstory that was created for the game was in the plot at all. Did that bother anyone who didn't read everything they could about the game? Oh and the obligatory vehicle section was crap and it sounds like they aren't changing what was wrong with the first.
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4-08-2008 @ 12:28AM
Cutty said...
I hate when people have nothing positive to say about a great game.....
First of all, the storyline was indepth, and Epic made it clear that the first game was just the introduction to the story as a whole, and the characters....Gears 2 is either going to be the story before the first game, in which you get all the info on Emergence day, or it is set after the first game.....(i hope it will be Emergence day)
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4-08-2008 @ 7:46AM
ZenGaijin said...
It clearly says set 6 months after the first game.
4-08-2008 @ 7:48AM
Vcize said...
Agreed about the rail car part. It must've taken us 30 tries to get past that on insane, but for whatever reason it felt like the fun kind of difficult/challenging, rather than the annoying kind.
4-08-2008 @ 12:58AM
B Tizo said...
Seriously? Let's all bad mouth a game before it even comes out... Where does that get fun? Did anyone read this list? Gears 2 sounds amazing. Bigger enemies? More enemies at once? New characters? Better story? Big ass tank thing? Sounds awesome!
Yeah, let's all bitch about the driving level! Umm... I actually liked that level... it was a nice change of pace and it was difficult. Maybe everyone hates it because they died a lot? I mean, I died a lot, but it was enjoyable. And the rail car section? Awesome! Gears 1 had all sorts of varied settings and gameplay, which is why it was so enjoyable. Honestly all this new info makes me so excited. I can't wait for my Game Informer to arrive!
The MAJOR thing I'm interested in, though, is the online settings. I REALLY hope they implement a party system and matchmaking. In a game that is so much about a 4 person squad, to not make this addition would be a mistake, but I'm sure I'd play it until I have every single achievement and rack up an insane amount of kills (21,000 and still counting).
BRING ON THE CHAINSAW!!
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4-08-2008 @ 1:53AM
edward camp said...
I can't believe a few people are talking $#it about a game NOBODY here has even seen.....I loved the driving level and even in the blurry pictures the game looks phenomenal.
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4-08-2008 @ 7:51AM
ZenGaijin said...
Thats all well and good but when you take a game thats all abut shooting things and tag on a driving section that completely diviates from the standard gameplay. Then not do it well it becomes the least fun part of the game.
Nobody is saying Gears 2 is bad they are just saying that they are disappointed that Epic is trying to cram another driving section down their throats.
It's like when a game throws in random stealth elements for no other reason just say they have stealth elements.
4-08-2008 @ 3:00AM
oops said...
Wow, haha. I took those pictures and posted them on Gamefaqs earlier.
Link: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=938611&topic=42447011
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4-08-2008 @ 3:26AM
Aero said...
No news on Carmine? ;_;
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4-08-2008 @ 8:36AM
OBM said...
I lol'd! Best comment yet!
4-08-2008 @ 6:23AM
MDJ2010 said...
All the people that are moaning on here must be really depressing people. I personally cant wait, Gears of War raised the bar and Gears 2 will do the same again, can't wait!!!!
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4-08-2008 @ 7:41AM
Boff said...
The hype is pulling me in and I'm powerless to resist!
Choo choo!!
Can't wait!!
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4-08-2008 @ 7:50AM
Nixontech2071 said...
whoa. What is with the two different colored GI's?
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