24-06-2005, 08:27 PM
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"1984" is a classic, isn't it? Anyway I've read it and so should anyone who is concerned with (international) politics and the current "War on Terror."
Do you think they could make a decent game out of the book? |
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24-06-2005, 08:29 PM
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Not really, although Deus Ex has hints towards that matter (read the public information board in the staff lounge in UNATCO HQ and see what I mean)
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24-06-2005, 08:30 PM
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A rather unknown adventuregame was based on this recently "Moment of Silence" it didn't get good reviews, but I liked it.
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24-06-2005, 08:33 PM
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I remember an old C64 game that had the title 1984 and was said to be based on the book, but... Oh well, as far as I remember it, it was a shoot them up game.
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24-06-2005, 08:36 PM
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Sacrilege! I don't think it would make a good game actually - it'd have to be incredibly linear to maintain the opressive atmosphere, and I'd rather read the book
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24-06-2005, 08:43 PM
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You know what book (OK, 200AD comic) would make a great game?
Rogue Trooper. It would be great. |
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24-06-2005, 08:52 PM
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I think an awesome game could be made out of the book... maybe not a direct adaptation, but certainly something 1984-esque would be an excellent premise.
You know, if you think about it, 1984 is like the Matrix of our forefathers. I could be crazy, but I certainly see the similarity. :blink: |
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24-06-2005, 08:57 PM
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Hmm - about the Matrix
Most people are like 'OMG TEH COMB4T!' but actually it's like 'OMG TEH R3L1G10U5 0V3RT0|\|35!' I like the film, but it's a little over-popular now. |
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24-06-2005, 09:00 PM
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The matrix isn't that original.
It draws on elements widely discussed in famous books like 1984 and Dune (the Butlerian Jihad)
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24-06-2005, 09:03 PM
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Actually, there was a Rogue Trooper game for the Commodore 64.
As for a 1984 computer game, it would have to be either an adventure game or a 3D game set in the city of New London (I think that was the name?), Airstrip One (love that alternative name for the United Kingdom). A shooter would be bad I think. What about something like "Half Life," a sneaker or maybe a fleer (fugitive game: you're on the run and must evade the authorities, thought police and anti-sex league). Here comes a candle to light you to bed Here comes a chopper to chop off your head |
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