Exclusive: Haze - Dev diary

Published 1 August, 2007 Duration 4:35

Free Radical boss David Doak talks about upcoming shooter Haze, and the difference between the Rebel and Mantle forces. Chief among them is Nectar, the performance enhancing stimulant that has massive benefits, as well as significant drawbacks.

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  • LeD #1 5 years ago

    Come again? That all sounds oh so very confusing.

  • Tonka #2 5 years ago

    Sounds cool. When did this turn exclusive?

  • LeD #3 5 years ago

    It's a PS3 exclusive in November 2007. PC and 360 versions to follow early next year. Unless more money was paid recently?

  • drunkymonkey #4 5 years ago

    The problem with the whole "play dead" thing is that, considering it'll be a well-known feature, the Mantel forces are bound to shoot the rebels when they're down to make sure that they're dead.

  • BobsYourUncle #5 5 years ago

    OMG is that you nekotcha. :D

  • Paulanator #6 5 years ago

    Doesn't look as good as I thought it would. Kind of pales in comparison to something like Crysis or Halo 3.

    Overall it has a kind of Far Cry: Instincts feel to it. Not for me.

    But it could stand out on PS3, nothing else really like it and a pretty poor FPS selection. No doubt the reason it's been made a timed PS3 exclusive.

  • sanctusmortis #7 5 years ago

    So come on then Nekotcha, have Sony paid off talk of the other platforms, or have they bought full exclusivity now?

    I just want to know if it's an Assassin's Creed moment or a reason to buy a system. After all, I am patient enough to wait for a 360 copy...

  • tobi #8 5 years ago

    nice

  • Mr-Brett #9 5 years ago

    wasn't it announced that it was only exclusive for a week?

  • JayPee #10 5 years ago

    So innovative it has a helicopter gun sequence!

    Despite all the schpeil this does seem like it could fall into the "generic FPS" crack rather easily, albeit pretty.

  • Steroyd #11 5 years ago

    But it could stand out on PS3, nothing else really like it and a pretty poor FPS selection. No doubt the reason it's been made a timed PS3 exclusive.

    /Resistance and UTIII weeps

  • Arwin #12 5 years ago

    Not to mention CoD4, Killzone 2 sometime in the future, Halo 2 Orange box, and god knows what other stuff that is coming.

    My first reaction was rather: omfg, ANOTHER fps? And even exclusive to the PS3? :D

    But I guess the fps is a genre so popular it can sustain this many ... I never thought the PS3 would become such an FPS laden platform though, wow!

  • mkreku #13 5 years ago

    I thought it looked and sounded rather interesting. They're trying to implement features other than just run-and-gun. If it becomes interesting and useful, it could really help enhance the otherwise generic looking FPS gameplay.

  • TonyCocaCola #14 5 years ago

    I love the whole arrogence idea of the mantle dudes. I reckon if you play dead, they will not be able to see you or something.

  • WillTheSecond #15 5 years ago

    Looks good, but I think I'll wait for a 360 version unless the PS3 suddenly goes down to £200 before Christmas.

  • TonyCocaCola #16 5 years ago

    So you're waiting for the 360 version then

  • smurphs #17 5 years ago

    Not having a gold live account means I'm more interested in this as a single player experience than Halo 3. Nice to see a proper looking developer too (good beard).

    I just hope it's PS3 exclusivity doesn't bury it in the eyes of the masses, I reckon they could have risked putting it up against Halo 3 on xbox in the run up to christmas.

  • Machetazo #18 5 years ago

    That would tie in with David's comments in the "How to sell your game" textbook video, TonyCocaCola - It was certainly what I thought after putting, 2+2 together. I'm on a positive about Haze, now. I hope that the warped view on things (a key differentiator) plays a prevalent part in the gameplay. I also like the idea that you have to try to work tactics, to be successful.

    Look here [link url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/82820.html
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    Multiplayer - nice, wide open arenas, but then you put in all the nectar, and more. Sounds great! :D And, vehicles too!

  • FWB #19 5 years ago

    Interesting. I like the idea of controlled visuals. Hope it is heavily implemented.

  • The-Bodybuilder #20 5 years ago

    I must say, I'm a bit suprised.
    That intveriew actually lessened my want for this game.

    Everything that interested me (how nectar warps thier perception), I thought would be from the perspective of the player.

    Now that I know that the player is just a rebel (and thus, there will be no cool perseption manipulation via nectar) and the AI will play like dummies, I'm less excited.

  • TonyCocaCola #21 5 years ago

    I thought you could play as mantel on multiplayer though?

  • FLC #22 5 years ago

    Everything that interested me (how nectar warps thier perception), I thought would be from the perspective of the player.

    As I understand, you play as a Mantel at the beginning of the game and then you become a rebel after that?

  • The-Bodybuilder #23 5 years ago

    >"As I understand, you play as a Mantel at the beginning of the game and then you become a rebel after that? "

    So an important plot twist has already been exposed?

  • Lukus #24 5 years ago

    Mantles overdosing on Nectar isn't just an excuse to cover up rubbish AI is it?..

  • TonyCocaCola #25 5 years ago

    If the matel troops have rubish AI then im sure the rebels would too. Im sure the game works exactly as they want it to. The man has a beard for gods sake, believe in him!

  • Les #26 5 years ago

    "Mantles overdosing on Nectar isn't just an excuse to cover up rubbish AI is it?"

    At least this game explains why the AI is rubbish... ;)

    The outdoor sections appeared to look much better that the indoor ones, don't they?

  • Triggerhappytel #27 5 years ago

    Release in November now? I thought it was September at E3.

    Anyway, although this looks pretty okay and I don't doubt FRD's considerable talents, I think Nectar will not be as important or original as they obviously think it will, plus I also think the whole story with Mantel and the Rebels sounds a little generic, despite the fact they seem to be really pushing this aspect.

    Anyway, four-player online co-op is awesome, and I think this could turn out good, despite my reservations. Will almost certainly be the best FPS on PS3. I'm probably more interested in this than Halo 3, to be honest.

  • Shanucore #28 5 years ago

    Ooh, you cynical bunch you. :)

    Sounds promising to me - can I get Nectar points with this?

    Shame about the big fat spoiler but in this day and age, they're almost inevitable.

  • LukeFX #29 5 years ago

    When I saw ingame footage I didn't think much of it, now though I am well impressed. Its going to be a fast game with loads of cool features, things that other games dont do.

    I also cannot believe it has 4player coop, FUCK YEAH! Defo on my wishlist and I really cannot wait for this!