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Zebodog · 06-14-2006, 10:28 AM

With an almost 10 year development cycle, I can't see how this game can work. If they based it on top end hardware from even 2 years ago it would be hopelessly out of date when released.

Developers today are rushing their half completed, should-be-beta products to store shelves just so that the graphics are cutting edge for a week and a half before the next GFX card is introduced with all new features.

Take KOTOR2. The potential for a truly great game, but much of the content had to be cut to get it shipped. Had they waited any longer, the graphics would be considered sub-par by their target demographic who, for the most part, buy based on looks.

The bottem line: Daikatana will be an A-list titled compared to this.

06-14-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 76 Posts: 578	With an almost 10 year development cycle, I can't see how this game can work. If they based it on top end hardware from even 2 years ago it would be hopelessly out of date when released. Developers today are rushing their half completed, should-be-beta products to store shelves just so that the graphics are cutting edge for a week and a half before the next GFX card is introduced with all new features. Take KOTOR2. The potential for a truly great game, but much of the content had to be cut to get it shipped. Had they waited any longer, the graphics would be considered sub-par by their target demographic who, for the most part, buy based on looks. The bottem line: Daikatana will be an A-list titled compared to this. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.