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The Force is With Gears of War: The Gearheads Review

  •  I'll second on the Star Wars connection. (none / 0)

    I do think that the first story establishes the necessary, gameplay.  This is a game, not a movie, but it sets up all the essentials for both.  I like what the story has and it leaves me wanting more, as well as the style of gaming, which, now that it is here, seems so obvious that it needed to be done.  

    It's good to see games come from personal inspiration; growing up, family, friends, life experiences, and with a little help from good examples in story telling/adventure like Star Wars.  Also, being a Gearhead gives us a little more of a window into the genesis of Gears of War.  I appreciate the personal reflections Papi shared about CliffyB.  In a sense, it is a little encouraging to see that some of those things you take for granted in your life, could help give you the creative spark you need or that it could show in your work, more than you realize.      

    And, I'll second Illus's prequel recommendation and the need for returning to THE EMERGENCE DAY for the next installement.  

    However, I don't think I recall that Marcus's father was a soldier.  I thought that he was a scientist/professor, and that his call for help may have been to his son, who he knew he could rely on getting there in time, and that it was out of a greater need than just saving his own bacon.  I mean, what soldier has a mad scientist laboratory in his basement of the family mansion.

    Ready to finish all the Fights!

    by Damn Boris on Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 12:21:39 PM EST

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    •  About his father (none / 0)

      I should have specified.  He could act as the Jack character in your squad in some sorts, but with a soul and dialogue of course.  I think that'd be pretty cool.

      by illus on Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 02:21:29 PM EST

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      •  Like an informative narrative.... (none / 0)

        Since a prequel would be pre-Anya (wonder how she'll fit in), I could see how a younger, more brash Fenix would need guidance from an actual father figure.  Calm, intelligent, and strong willed voice to coach Fenix thru the horrific turn of events that is EMERGENCE DAY.

        Ready to finish all the Fights!

        by Damn Boris on Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 03:00:42 PM EST

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        •  I think you got somethin there. (none / 0)

          Didn't think about Anya.  He'd be a perfect replacement for her.  Very cool.

          by illus on Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 03:09:36 PM EST

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          •  Yeah, (none / 0)

            I remember the faces Dom and Marcus made when they both spotted her.  I'm sure they know her, and both, it appeared to me, were a bit surprised.  Dom's got his heart somewhere else so he wasn't checking her out.  I'd like to think she was a rescued citizen (back in the day), before eveyone left behind was stranded.  She was definitely younger than Dom and Marcus, or so I thought.      

            Ready to finish all the Fights!

            by Damn Boris on Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 03:40:22 PM EST

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