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Bringing back the Horror
Mattn:
we already have screaming actors in current development versions
Sectoid:
The atmosphere of the game will get even better as more of the sounds, artwork, and music get finished. So much of a good sci-fi/horror movie/game depends on little details.
I also really liked the Chryssalids. Having aliens races that fight hand-to-hand mixes up the gameply a bit and keeps things interesting.
Blywulf:
I think some of the stunning atmosphere of the original X-Com game came from the fact that many of its events and features were based upon mainstream 'facts' about UFOs. Alien abductions, cattle mutilations etc. all of those things were included in the game. The way the aliens looked - small bodies, huge heads, almond shaped eyes - it was all there.
IMO All of the titles that followed were doomed from the start (I admit, I only enjoyed the original X-Com: UFO Defense, all the other titles from the series were average at best). Mainly because the story, the aliens and X-com itself had little connection with common UFO knowledge.
To be honest, I dont think the atmosphere of the original game can ever be recreated unless someone decides to do a blatant remake with revamped graphics and sounds.
Surrealistik:
--- Quote ---Mainly because the story, the aliens and X-com itself had little connection with common UFO knowledge.
--- End quote ---
Not true; Terror From the Deep borrowed extensively from UFO mythos. Allusions include the Bermuda Triangle (which is ultimately where the alien colony of T'leth is located), and mysterious ship/plane disappearances.
Personally I think UFO:AI will be largely able to recreate the atmosphere through the introduction of a Chryssalid-like alien, fog of war (the map should be shrouded save for the areas explored), psionics (having your troopers mind controlled by some unseen alien is creepy stuff), and appropriate sound. While many of the tracks are suitable, there are a few that completely destroy the kind of immersion that is attempted (Dawn, Deep Blue and the Stadium theme being a few of them). The music should be menacing, forboding, suspenseful and suggestive of the unknown.
Blywulf:
--- Quote from: "Surrealistik" ---Not true; Terror From the Deep borrowed extensively from UFO mythos. Allusions include the Bermuda Triangle (which is ultimately where the alien colony of T'leth is located), and mysterious ship/plane disappearances.
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True but TFTD was basically same (good) old thing in a different setting which totally messed up the atmosphere of the original X-Com.
As for the story - It's probably just me but IMO The Bermuda Triangle and ship crew abductions were simply not enough to build a compelling background story. Unless you consider things like Lobstermen to be a part of the mainstream UFO lore :D.
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