Developer Q&A

[bimbo11991]

Beating Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess are some of my best memories of playing video games. I know that some people don't like that genre, but Zelda is simply amazing. We'll have to see what direction Ubi wants to take RS2 concerning linear progression.

[bimbo11991]

Majora's Mask was also a very creative and great game. I don't see why people wouldn't like Zelda, but everyone has different tastes.

[Fender0]

A very long and pointless discussion but I'm on bimbo's side. And the Zelda-series is really bad; if you'd be pointing at the animated serieshttp://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif The games are masterpieces!

[bimbo11991]

Have you ever played a 3D Zelda from start to finish?

[rs2fan_893]

How much will the bundle (game and motion + ) cost?

[bimbo11991]

As of now, the bundled wm+ and game is listed as $60.

[Fender0]

In sweden, a new game costs about 100$ in gamestop or similar stores. Though if you buy a game over internet it costs about 75$

[bimbo11991]

At first it was to you until I re-read your statement. The question is for him.

[bimbo11991]

Do you actually use dollars over there? If not, what is the conversion rate?

[sayajin4us]

Damn!? you poor guys are getting ripped off. I'm getting RS2 w/ WM+ bundle for 50+ American dollars. I though Sweden used EUROS?

[sayajin4us]

The union is a "good idea", (note the sarcassam). Europe was doing just fine. All countries had indepedent national pride. I think that that is being stripped away from the european countries because of the union. That is just my opinon anyway. Opinoins are like belly buttons, everyone has em http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-tongue.gif

[Fender0]

Btw Sayajin4us, watch this and tell me what you think (it isn't mine); http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...next_from=PL&index=6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G18jhC3b53A&feature=PlayList&p=D0750A49525188E9&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6)

[Kazzooey]

When do you guys plan to release RS2? I heard it would be in november 09, others say in march 2010.

[Kazzooey]

When you guys said you would try to add as many possible moves in the game, how many would that be? 50? o_o? cause that would be alot

[Kazzooey]

If you guys have online, how will you base it? Will it be like The Conduit where you pointlessly kill people and get nothing out of it besides a new rank (which does nothing) or will it be like COD where as you lvl up you get new guns and perks?

Or will you guys do it like the other PC online games such as Gunz: The Duel (another Sword/Gun game) where you can play quests and bosses and deathmatches and lvl up and get money and buy new stuff.

Or are you going to be even more creative and make up something unique? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Kazzooey]

Will you be able to add songs to play in the background? That would be a neat add on for the game so you dont have to listen to the same background music over and over again.

[Kazzooey]

Will there be Multiplayer for campaign? Or survival modes for multiplayer or anything like that?

[Penguyen]

I second that customizable music option. The music for the game is great but perhaps as a reward for completing some objective, maybe we can play the game to tracks of our liking (just to change up the tempo once in a while). Just make sure it's a tough objective and you can only complete it once you've finished the game at least once (the original music needs to be appreciated).

BTW Kazzooey it's march 10 I believe or somewhere around there. Nothing like good old polish.

[sxy_asian_ninja]

Ubi Wuzzi which ideas have been used that are the bloggers?

[Penguyen]

Any chance of a flamethrower ubi? You can give it an oriental twist by designing it so it looks like a dragon head like the ones in disney's mulan; except they were rocket launcher-esque weapons. Then again, dragon head rocket launchers aren't a bad idea... http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Other than that, how far are you going with eastern elements? Is it primarily going to be japanese influenced or are you exploring a greater diversity of asian cultures?

[pigu9874]

Will there be other types of in-game music that are perhaps less generic than the ones we have now?

[Kazzooey]

Are you guys going to make a good sword demo or something? It would probobly be nice if you guys could make a blank arena with one enemy with unlimited HP and let people mess around with the sword as a demo.
Jason V Said it himself, if you dont get the controls right at first, then nothing else matters after that.

[Kazzooey]

Will there be Local Multiplayer? So you dont have to play online if you dont make it. It would probobly be nice to have that (:

[Iron_Warrior]

This may or may not have been asked; I don't believe it's been answered.

Is there going to be any kind of extra, high-score-ish mode? Ex: Resident Evil 4 has The Mercenaries, which essentially places you in a large arena against unlimited enemies for a limited amount of time. It was an outstanding addition to the game that really boosted the replay value, and I'm curious if you guys have any plans for something like this.

[loempiavreter]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Have you ever played a 3D Zelda from start to finish?

No, because they constantly bored me.

[bimbo11991]

Not your cup of tea? I can't see someone not enjoying Zelda unless they weren't very good at them. Nintendo pulls off game mastery with their Zelda series and it is still going strong.

[rs2fan_893]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Not your cup of tea? I can't see someone not enjoying Zelda unless they weren't very good at them. Nintendo pulls off game mastery with their Zelda series and it is still going strong.


Zelda, Mario(all but Super Mario Sunshine), Metroid, Fire Emblem, SSB series, they're all good . All that I'm missing is that rumored Kid Icarus Wii game. I saw some pics a while back and it was 1st person and in the sky (as in flying!!). Also ,what happened to the Kirby Wii game?

[bimbo11991]

You didn't like Mario Sunshine? That was one of my favorite games on the Gamecube. I believe Kid Icarus has only been talked about and a 3D Kirby game on the Wii was also talked about for the Gamecube. They could revive some properties and make the big bucks doing so, but it isn't like Nintendo doesn't know how to do that.

[rs2fan_893]

I prefered to play the Metroid Prime series. In Sunshine I couln't get over the Damn talking backpack. Also loved WINDWAKER, Killer 7, RE4 obviously, Fire Emblem Path of Radiance (sweet name btw) and SSb Melee(still love it!!).

[rs2fan_893]

I did see pic for a Kid Icarus game!! I KNOW WHAT I SAW!!!
However, I don't know wether it was for gamecube or wii.

[bimbo11991]

Metroid Prime series, RE4, Mario, Melee, Zelda, and many more games were completely awesome on the gamecube and wii.
You might have seen a generic picture of a Kid Icarus game, but I have no information on any official picture.

[loempiavreter]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Not your cup of tea? I can't see someone not enjoying Zelda unless they weren't very good at them. Nintendo pulls off game mastery with their Zelda series and it is still going strong.

How can you suck at Zelda? That's almost impossible. The series, with the exception of II, never had a high difficulty level. Zelda games never was my cup a tea.

[bimbo11991]

I was trying to say that some people don't like the puzzle aspect and some just aren't good at solving them without walk throughs. Water temples come to mind(especially in Ocarina of Time).

[SMBX2J]

Hey guys, might it be a good idea to carry on this conversation in another topic? You're making it difficult for the developers to sort through all the posts to find the actual questions. And since they don't even have to be so nice as to answer questions in the first place, that's not a very good way to pay them back, is it?

[bimbo11991]

I'm sure that the developers are well trained in sorting out the questions from the mountains of useless comments. It isn't like they are even answering questions often anymore. So we will continue to carry on our conversations where we see fit.

[Penguyen]

I agree with SMBX2J. If it doesn't matter where you have a conversation, why can't it be somewhere else? Just saying...

[bimbo11991]

I don't know, maybe I feel like having a conversation right here. I don't mean to be rude, but it doesn't truly matter.

[Ubi_Wuzzi]

hey guys,

Could you please keep that topic strictly reserved to questions about the game?
Also, to every new comers: welcome guys, let me invite you to give a look at the questions already answered (http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6421073957/m/7461098867) before posting. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/25.gif

Thanks in advance!

Wuzzi

[bimbo11991]

I am sorry that we got off topic, but it isn't like we have gotten any answers lately and we are starting to get bored. Thanks for showing the new bloggers where to get the answers before they ask repeated questions.

[sayajin4us]

Wuzzi, keepin it real since March 2009 http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/metal.gif

[bimbo11991]

Nice, sayajin4us. Wuzzi has had a very long and successful career. Keep it going and get us some answers or videos.

[Ubi_Wuzzi]

I am sorry to hear that you get bored bimbo11991. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-indifferent.gif Even if we have not answered questions lately, we are still 110% dedicated to our community. As a result, we just released 2 videos this month.

I am preparing the next Q&A, but we are in a busy production time and the team finds hardly some time for things other than programming, testing, animating, texturing, etc. But rest assured we do check this forum every day, appreciate all your feedback and pay attention to every questions. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/25.gif

Thanks

Wuzzi

[bimbo11991]

If you are constantly improving RS2, feel free to disregard this forum. Thank you for the attention that you give us bloggers.

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Ubi_Wuzzi:
I am sorry to hear that you get bored bimbo11991. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-indifferent.gif Even if we have not answered questions lately, we are still 110% dedicated to our community. As a result, we just released 2 videos this month.

I am preparing the next Q&A, but we are in a busy production time and the team finds hardly some time for things other than programming, testing, animating, texturing, etc. But rest assured we do check this forum every day, appreciate all your feedback and pay attention to every questions. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/25.gif

Thanks

Wuzzi

Trust me Wuzz, Coming from a guy,(me:Sayajin4us), Who works for a major Telecomm company, I know all about Production deadlines. I feel your "payne" (get it Payne lol http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/88.gif. Man I really need a vacation http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/blink.gif) Keep up the great work http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/25.gif

[bimbo11991]

What company do you work for?

[sayajin4us]

Lets just say it is the #4 Cable company in the USA.

[bimbo11991]

Could you be less vague? I don't really feal like looking that up on the internet to get questionable results.

[sayajin4us]

Sorry for the cryptic response. Due to copyrights and advertisement laws, I don't think Ubi would like that very much. Besides it adds aire of mystery to Sayajin4us

[bimbo11991]

Nice. So it's like a super secret job. I wish I had one of those. Ha ha.

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Nice. So it's like a super secret job. I wish I had one of those. Ha ha.

Check your PM

[Fender0]

Now, let's ask stuff;

-What are the other guns?

-Do you have any major part of the story you haven't told us? And tell us what that is please...

...And more updates on moves and finish moves (video).

[bimbo11991]

I've never heard of that company before, it's a good thing you still have a job in this economy.

[rs2fan_893]

Yeah, in Puerto Rico 17,000 goverment workers got fired, and the governor said that 30,000 will get fired in the coming months. He is such a republican ******bag.

[bimbo11991]

Would you rather have less government employees or higher taxes and a much higher deficit? Obama seems to think that a larger, less efficient government is the way to go.

[rs2fan_893]

Even with the fat trimmed, my goverment is among the most corrupt in history. They'll save millions and stuff them down their pockets. I do prefer Obama's tactics. Besides, it's not like I pay 5k in taxes. Everywhere you go, taxes follow. Its like a damn shadow.

[bimbo11991]

Borrowing more and more money from China so that the government can take over the auto, bank, and insurance industry. The consequences are already showing and Obama hasn't fixed any problems in my opinion. I don't see him being re-elected.

[sayajin4us]

Oh here we go! Off track here boys, RS2, RS2, RS2!!!!

[bimbo11991]

We get so off track when Ubi decides not to give us any info for a month.

[sayajin4us]

We are a little starved for info aren't we http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/53.gif

[rs2fan_893]

Will the Swordsman have a voice(voice actor). Nintendo has enough mute heroes (Link, Samus and Kirby who's probably ******ed). If he will indeed have a voice, who is the actor? I hope it ain't Jim Carey. Maybe someone like Russell Crowe (kidding!!). Also, no William Shatner, Christopher Walken, Peewee Herman, Carrot Top, or Mini Me!! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[bimbo11991]

They are changing a lot of things, so a protagonist who actually speaks might be possible.

[Rouis]

Sorry if some of these questions have been asked before:

Will there be hub cities or training buildings similar to the first game where you can take on side quests and talk to people and between main missions?

What is the estimated campaign length?

Can you give an example of some of the mission variety, if there is any?

Will there be and vehicles in the game, and can me shoot while driving them?

[rs2fan_893]

Originally posted by Rouis:
Sorry if some of these questions have been asked before:

Will there be hub cities or training buildings similar to the first game where you can take on side quests and talk to people and between main missions?

What is the estimated campaign length?

Can you give an example of some of the mission variety, if there is any?

Will there be and vehicles in the game, and can me shoot while driving them?

I'll answer some of these ( I might be wrong, this is just stuff I've read).

The developers haven't talked much about the world at all, other than the motiff (japanese culture meets wild wild west), so good question.

It'll probably last around 10-15 hours.

I've suggested driving a vehicle like a chopper, or to hijack Payne's Pick-up, and Bigburito suggested a vehicle driving level. No response from the developers though, so probably not.

As for the variety on the missions, there really isn't a lot of details on this, this is yet another good question. All we know is the game is about revenge on a gang and you get stronger as you go and not much else really.

Hope I helped. Peace.

[bimbo11991]

I would really like to know atleast a minimum story length from Ubi. 10-15 would be okay, but I would prefer a game around 20 hours, since we don't get multiplayer.

[Rouis]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
I would really like to know atleast a minimum story length from Ubi. 10-15 would be okay, but I would prefer a game around 20 hours, since we don't get multiplayer.

I was hoping to see at least 20 hours of single player campaign considering the lack of multiplayer. If they are not going to add full multiplayer, I would love to see sword duels and even 10-paces-turn-and-draw gun duels.

I am thoroughly excited about this game, but am getting a little scared due to the lack of information. Yes the swordplay and gunplay are probably going to be amazing. Yes, the scenery and setting look great. But in the end, that alone isn't going to be enough to keep this game afloat. I want a deep game with character development, among other things. I don't just want to go from area to area shooting and stabbing dudes. I want a game I will hold onto and play again and again.

Did anyone here ever play GUN? I am hoping RS2 will be like that, only with the obvious improvements that GUN needed.

[bimbo11991]

Good story telling and character development is very important in recent games and I hope that Ubi will do a better job in RS2 than RS1. With all the time that they are spending on this game, the story should be involving.

[rs2fan_893]

Hopefully they reveal some details on the story,like soon.

[rs2fan_893]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Good story telling and character development is very important in recent games.

That and the fact that they have created an all new combat system, that awesome opening sequence, general polishing, stylized graphics, voice acting, among other things, are the reasons why there's this silence. Hopefully they're working hardly, not hardly working.

[rs2fan_893]

Will there be gags or any other kind of humor in the game? There is an old thread if you guys decide to add some. They're seriously funny!!

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Good story telling and character development is very important in recent games and I hope that Ubi will do a better job in RS2 than RS1. With all the time that they are spending on this game, the story should be involving.

RS1 story wasn't a total loss. Miyu was bangable http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/inlove.gif

[bimbo11991]

Ha ha.

[Fender0]

...too bad it wasn't in-game! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[bimbo11991]

I don't think they wanted a hot coffee-like lawsuit. Wait for RS3, probably. Ha ha.

[Fender0]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
I don't think they wanted a hot coffee-like lawsuit. Wait for RS3, probably. Ha ha.

Ahh maaan, I can't wait for multiplayer....ahh...yeah...

[chr1s-cross]

Will there be any sword upgrades/different swords you can get - like getting the shotgun as well as the normal pistol? Also, if you have two wii remotes and two wiimotionplusses, will you be able to use them together like two swords?

[Fender0]

Kill him, KILL HIM!!!

[bimbo11991]

Noob.

[loempiavreter]

Some more questions aimed at the Devs:

- The Red Steel 2 header at the top of this forum shows us artwork from Red Steel 2. Will we see this kind of art in the game?
(Can we expect an Artbook as well?)

- In an Interview you guys said there where 3 types of grunt classes. That seems a bit low or does it mean that each grunt class can be divided into different grunt enemies as well?

- Are boss fights an intergral part of the Red Steel 2 Stage designs?

[Fender0]

Originally posted by loempiavreter:
Some more questions aimed at the Devs:

- The Red Steel 2 header at the top of this forum shows us artwork from Red Steel 2. Will we see this kind of art in the game?
(Can we expect an Artbook as well?)

- In an Interview you guys said there where 3 types of grunt classes. That seems a bit low or does it mean that each grunt class can be divided into different grunt enemies as well?

- Are boss fights an intergral part of the Red Steel 2 Stage designs?

You might want to see some vids before asking old questions, each enemy group (three groups, like you said) will have a handfull of versions...

[loempiavreter]

Originally posted by Fender0:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by loempiavreter:
Some more questions aimed at the Devs:

- The Red Steel 2 header at the top of this forum shows us artwork from Red Steel 2. Will we see this kind of art in the game?
(Can we expect an Artbook as well?)

- In an Interview you guys said there where 3 types of grunt classes. That seems a bit low or does it mean that each grunt class can be divided into different grunt enemies as well?

- Are boss fights an intergral part of the Red Steel 2 Stage designs?

You might want to see some vids before asking old questions, each enemy group (three groups, like you said) will have a handfull of versions... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have seen the vids, and there all Jackals or Ninja's.

What I mean is will we see other enemies other than Jackals or Ninja's.

[Fender0]

Yeah, but those are yet to be revealed, atleast they said so...

[Blue_panda_123]

I have a few questions/sugestions: will explosives be used as a weapon, if so will it be for for the Swordsman or for enemies? Dynamite has appeared in western movies and fireworks or firecrackers originated in Asia, using one or both would fit in with the east and west theme. What will it be for getting to the levels or the shops, will it be a hub system? Will you find the shops in the levels? Or will it be a map select? Can you go back to the same areas but with new places to explore, tougher enemies or just to get more money? Will there be cash earning minigames like a shooting gallery? Will you add amode similar to firefight in ODST. where you try to beat waves of enemies? could you post your score online or even play with people across Wi-Fi? I hope you take some of these things into consideration. Thank you.

[bimbo11991]

"Play other people on wi-fi"
Have you ever heard of this game before?

[Blue_panda_123]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
"Play other people on wi-fi"
Have you ever heard of this game before?

I have but it was just wishful thinking,
besides it would be difficult to play directly against someone but playing together WITH them would bemore likley. Lke I said, just wishful thinking.

[bimbo11991]

Ubi has officially announced no multiplayer of any sort. You can have your wishful thinking, but asking Ubi if they have multiplayer is getting old.

[Fender0]

And telling n00bs has also getting old....

[bimbo11991]

I want someone in February to ask if RS2 has multiplayer. Everyone will have a laugh.

[Blue_panda_123]

hey Ubi, are you guys thinking of adding a bonus for people who pre-order? that would be so cool, like a different sword or gun design

[Fender0]

Oh God! Look at ALL threads before asking, Gamestop has a pre-order bonus with two exclusive design swords that "your enemys will be honoured to be stabbed with" or something like that

[bimbo11991]

Didn't you know that noobs aren't capable of reading? They start out asking random questions and then they realize that other people participated on the forum before them. It takes a while for them to become aware of what they are doing and sometimes it never happens.

[sayajin4us]

and the circle of life begins

[Fender0]

Since the game doesn't have enough gun-special-attacks I think I've come up with one...since the sword has a 360-attack why can't the gun have one? Of corse, this would look ridiculos with a revolver but with a shotty it might just work. It is like the sword 360 but instead of going slow-mo when you hit someone it's slow-mo all time so that you can shoot enemys easily...this would might work in the air to, but it would look odd in third-person but this is a first-person game so why not?

Also more gun attacks by you guys! (Both Ubi and "the major forum-guys" (a new title (that is easier to understand))).....wow, I just did three parenthesis on a row....man!

And air battle (jump attacks and acrobatics and such) is cool so it wouldn't hurt with you making some more of that...thanks!

[Blue_panda_123]

what do you think about extra complicated moves that would get you a big cash bonus, like shooting a guy in the leg jumping off him while he is crouching to do an extra high jump stab on a different enemy

[Fender0]

Wah? Are you asking me or Ubi? Well, anyway your idea sounds complex but decent but stabbing the same enemy you shot would be better...I think so..

[Fender0]

Well Ubi, as a big fan of collectibles and hidden stuff (and especially collectibles that unlocks something, especially collectibles that unlocks things that raises the replay value) I wonder if you're implementing puzzle mechanics to get to places that aren't neccesary but holds a secret/collectible...EXAMPLE(!): To reach an edge you have to do the lift move and then jump after the enemy and then jump off the enemy (getting even higher) so that you can reach that area...complicated but especially fun...

(Btw I jused an espacielly certain word.....guess what!)

[Blue_panda_123]

to the devs: what is stopping the player from using special moves throughout the game, like if I just used the shockwave all the time ruining the fun of the fights? Will you add an extra bar that if its empty you can't use special moves, or will it have a charge up time before youcan use it

[Blue_panda_123]

I just got an idea for a mini-boss weapon, the kanabe. I believe it was mentioned on a different topic, but basically it is a big wooden block with spikes or studs covered on it. somebody might have suggested it before but Im not 100% sure

[Fender0]

Man, listen what they say in the videos, look and you will see that you charge up the special-attacks...

[Blue_panda_123]

hey listen no need to go all caps on me, the main part of my question was if they were going to add an energy bar that would refill over time. because for me the charge up time was a little fast.

EDIT: I looked at the video again and I did notice the charge time. I was too distracted by the awesomeness the first time I watched it

[Fender0]

Ok, I apologize by removing the Caps (CAPS!)!

[Blue_panda_123]

s'all good. But I should have paid more attention to the video before asking a dumb question. are we cool?

[Blue_panda_123]

hey Ubi, I noticed that the swordsman regains full health when he finishes a battle. Are their any ways to heal yourself in the middle of a battle, like a finite amount of health potions.

[Fender0]

Well, you should have payed more attention again! Atleast, this is what I think; the health regains if you don't get hurt for a while so yeah, healing in a combat shouldn't be to hard with good blocking and dodging http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

Originally posted by Fender0:
Well, you should have payed more attention again! Atleast, this is what I think; the health regains if you don't get hurt for a while so yeah, healing in a combat shouldn't be to hard with good blocking and dodging http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

this is where you're wrong, I have paid attention to this and the only time you regain health is directly after you beat a group of enemies. so if you are in the middle of a battle at low health you would want to use a healing item.

[sayajin4us]

To solve is issue for both of you fine gentlemen here is my answer. In RS1, when I was in a heated fire-fight, (which was all the time), When I just ducked for cover or hid out in some alcove, my health regenerated. My theory is if you can go 5-10 sec w/ no damage, your health will regain. Unless you are Miyamoto Musashi, there is no way in hell a player could take out a room full of Jackels, (or worse yet Ninja), w/ one health bar. On the higher difficulties, that may be a factor though http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif. Just block, strafe, doge and run like heck if your flashing red http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif. later.

[sayajin4us]

To add to my response, in most FPS, (Quantum of Solice, RS1, etc...) now a days, if the player can go without damage for a short time, health should regain. If it didn't, there would be a lot of P.O.ed gamers.

[SMBX2J]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fender0:
Well, you should have payed more attention again! Atleast, this is what I think; the health regains if you don't get hurt for a while so yeah, healing in a combat shouldn't be to hard with good blocking and dodging http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

this is where you're wrong, I have paid attention to this and the only time you regain health is directly after you beat a group of enemies. so if you are in the middle of a battle at low health you would want to use a healing item. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Guys, as much as you may love bashing "n00bs", he's right. For every battle you have one set health bar that only fills back up once the fight is over, from what we know now. This isn't only from observation, Mr. Vandenberghe himself said it at some point in a video somewhere. I just tried to find it, but to no avail.

And, once more, we've started a discussion in the Q&A topic. Try to keep it elsewhere, guys...

[Blue_panda_123]

None of the videos that I've seen show's a person dodging long in enough to regain health. And the game is still in developement, so this could change. we just can't be sure. lets just agree to disagree

[sayajin4us]

I guess we'll have to wait and see. Wuzzi, please feel free to jump in.

[Penguyen]

It's definitely been confirmed by Jason that your health bar automatically refills after each "stage" (or group of enemies). Like SMBX said, it was in one of the earlier videos.

To bluepanda: For the record, the shockwave is actually quite a weak attack and primarily used as a projectile/stunning attack (the latter when they get pushed against a wall). Hope that clears some things up.

I do know where you're coming from though. The "lift" seems kind of overpowered to me (from some demos i've seen it take away 3/4 of the enemy health bar with subsequent hits leading to instant kills). Perhaps this will be addressed with the stronger enemies of the game since it's introduced later.

That said, it's been showcased on jackals only for demonstrative purposes and probably won't be necessary early on in the game. I'm sure it'll become a necessity for the more difficult enemies.

[Fender0]

A little question:
-When you hit a enemy with "the lift" and they go up and hit a wall, can you stab them against the wall?

If anyone is confused look at about 6:37 on this vid: http://www.gamereactor.se/grtv/?id=6011&cat=grtv

[sayajin4us]

good question http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-surprised.gif

[sayajin4us]

If the answer to the health regeneration is only after a battle, this is going to be a tough game.

[Fender0]

I love the interactive details of this game, like the hanging sign you could shoot (from the E3 stage demo) and the asian lamp-thingie that moves if you shoot....goodies like that I just love! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/53.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

Originally posted by Fender0:
I love the interactive details of this game, like the hanging sign you could shoot (from the E3 stage demo) and the asian lamp-thingie that moves if you shoot....goodies like that I just love! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/53.gif

I know, When I get the game I'm probably going to replay levels just to find those little goodies http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

to Ubi,in the beginning of the first level you only have the gun, are their any parts in the game where you only have the gun or sword.

[sayajin4us]

I posted a thread a while ago with a similiar question. I hoped for some hand to hand combat (no sword/gun). That wuld totally rock

[Blue_panda_123]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
I posted a thread a while ago with a similiar question. I hoped for some hand to hand combat (no sword/gun). That wuld totally rock

Or if you just had the gun and ran out of bullets would use the handle to hit your enemies closerange

[rs2fan_893]

Are the devs. dead? The forum is.

[Fender0]

The devs. are mysteriously gone, the forum is dead and we, we're dying...perfect, right?

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sayajin4us:
I posted a thread a while ago with a similiar question. I hoped for some hand to hand combat (no sword/gun). That wuld totally rock

Or if you just had the gun and ran out of bullets would use the handle to hit your enemies closerange </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Pistol whip is a good idea!

[Fender0]

Here is a question I've been going to ask for very long but always forgot about it....
-Can your blade brake? Saw a picture on your site and the blade seemed to brake when a ninja blocked, can it brake? Can you repair it? It would be REALLY fun with a motion+ repair-mini-game thingy...please brothers(=Sayajin4us and you guys(=Bigburito, Bimbo11991)), ask further!

[bimbo11991]

That would be interesting since some of the bonus content is different swords. I wonder if you can buy new swords if your sword breaks(since you could break enemy swords in RS1). Good question.

[sayajin4us]

Sword breaking huh. That would make the game very interesting in the survival aspect. The way you have to open doors in RS2, no wonder your sword would break (lol). That is actually a very good point,(as usual Fender). Ubi, care to share some feedback?

[sayajin4us]

I still want to now if it is only sword and gun and id the swordsman is going to have another melee. he did get a shotgun. maybe the swordman could get an axe, dagger or something. ohh, knife fighting would be a cool addition. think of of the finishers, (stab to the throat) http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/59.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

Or you could have throwing knives like MW2.
I wouldn't mind seeing an enemy go down with a knife sticking out of his head. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[sayajin4us]

tru dat

[SMBX2J]

Originally posted by Fender0:
Here is a question I've been going to ask for very long but always forgot about it....
-Can your blade brake? Saw a picture on your site and the blade seemed to brake when a ninja blocked, can it brake? Can you repair it? It would be REALLY fun with a motion+ repair-mini-game thingy...please brothers(=Sayajin4us and you guys(=Bigburito, Bimbo11991)), ask further!

The only problem with this is that if your sword breaks mid-level, you're pretty much screwed... Look at the ninjas, I mean. People had a lot of trouble taking on two at once with a sword, imagine how hard it would be without one! It's possible, but really freakin' hard I guess.

Actually, if they had a little meter that showed how close your sword is to breaking, then the above would be like a punishment for not planning ahead and buying a new sword before your current one breaks. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/88.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

Personally I don't think having your sword break is a good idea. I have thought about it and it would be very tedious to buy or repiar your sword every few levels. Although it would be very funny to be in the middle of a battle with a Ninja and your your sword breaks in two http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif
But maybe if your enemies sword could break...

[Penguyen]

Giving the core gameplay mechanic a major handicap doesn't seem very wise... Maybe they can incorporate it to punish wagglers and violent flailing but the thought of having to be reserved all the time just doesn't sound very appealing.

[sayajin4us]

Wuzzi, are you out there?!?!!?

[bimbo11991]

You could ask if he is in there. Feels appropriate when typing on the computer. I don't know, I'm bored.

[sayajin4us]

That makes the 2 of us

[bimbo11991]

If Ubi doesn't do anything than it might just be the two of us, period.

[Blue_panda_123]

back to questions not complaining http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-tongue.gif
Does the player have any control over the specifics the of finisher. Like the side dash finishers, if I want to use it can I decide whether it is will be a stab or slice, or is it completely random?

[bimbo11991]

We are complaining and not asking questions because Ubi doesn't seem to care either way. It has been 41 days since our last information, and we really havent' heard anything from them.

[sayajin4us]

opefully like Tenchu, the player will decide the "execution". Like the term huh? http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/winky.gif

[Fender0]

Hihi, I've already asked that before, come up with a new one! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

dag nabbit, http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/51.gif the one time I don't use the find fuction

and yes I said dag nabbit, I feel proud

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
dag nabbit, http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/51.gif the one time I don't use the find fuction

and yes I said dag nabbit, I feel proud

LOL

[rs2fan_893]

Just to be clear, are weekly updates back? I've heard that one before.

[Fender0]

...And I've heard there is no multiplayer in Red Steel 2, is that true?

Wanna here a rumour? I've heard you're beeing a jerk.

[sayajin4us]

???????

[Blue_panda_123]

yay! now that their are updates we can start asking questions again! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif to bad I dont have one right now

[Fender0]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
???????

Ever played played Oblivion: Elder scrolls? If you ask the redguard about rumours he sais: "I've heard a story that you're an idiot"....that's where I got my inspiration....read his text (rs2fan) to figure out my motives

[sayajin4us]

Ahhhh! I get it

[sayajin4us]

I know I'm asking a lot and it may be old news but, Any updates on the firearms in th egame. We hav an idea now that there are going to be a lot of swords but Any hints on th eguns. The revolver is sweet and th eshotgun is a winner hands down but any hints on anything else? maybe a handcannon?

[Blue_panda_123]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
I know I'm asking a lot and it may be old news but, Any updates on the firearms in th egame. We hav an idea now that there are going to be a lot of swords but Any hints on th eguns. The revolver is sweet and th eshotgun is a winner hands down but any hints on anything else? maybe a handcannon?

I've got your hand cannon right here! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/winky.gif

[bimbo11991]

Nice one. Humor has returned.

[Fender0]

Just don't point that thing towards me

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sayajin4us:
I know I'm asking a lot and it may be old news but, Any updates on the firearms in th egame. We hav an idea now that there are going to be a lot of swords but Any hints on th eguns. The revolver is sweet and th eshotgun is a winner hands down but any hints on anything else? maybe a handcannon?

I've got your hand cannon right here! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/winky.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/88.gif

[EricVoigtlander]

The game I heard was suppossed to be released during the holiday of 2009......what happened, was there a problem in the software or something?

[Penguyen]

Originally posted by EricVoigtlander:
The game I heard was suppossed to be released during the holiday of 2009......what happened, was there a problem in the software or something? just curious thats all

They just needed to polish the game is all.

[EricVoigtlander]

okay cool

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by EricVoigtlander:
okay cool

Ubi is hoping for a Feb 2010 release

[Fender0]

And we're hoping for earlier...well, if the game is finished..

[bimbo11991]

GameStop has RS2 listed for a February 16, 2010 release. I don't think the date will change or atleast not by much.

[Blue_panda_123]

That sounds about right.

[Blue_panda_123]

I remember seeing in a video that there was a can that by shooting it, you could continuously keep in the air. Are there any other things like this in the game?

Oh and this was only seen in the europe expo video,from the first part of the game.

[sayajin4us]

This is probably an old question but, we have seen what the WM+ can do buy, what will the motion controls for the nunchuck do? Jason said that it was a secret in an earlier "answers" post. I think that we have seen enough of the game to figure out that this is pretty much it, (and I like it!!!).

[Blue_panda_123]

maybe it will be too throw grenades like in the conduit. Dynamite would be cool http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
cuz' every one likes explosions http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/59.gif

[sayajin4us]

probably will be for that. Hoping for some more melee combos though http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/metal.gif

[Shazbotix]

Will Red Steel 2 be using UPlay? or any future Wii games?

[Blue_panda_123]

I have an Idea for a combo, you know how you tap Z and slash to do a 360 attack. If you tap Z and stab could you do a running/jumping forward stab?

[sayajin4us]

I thought I say the running jump slash on one of the videos. I could be wrong though

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Shazbotix:
Will Red Steel 2 be using UPlay? or any future Wii games?

I looked into that. I think that UPlay is a 7th gen exclusive (Wii is like a sixth gen unfortunatly). Unfortunatly Ubi is more smitten w/ Sony ad Microsoft. Hopefully after this game comes out it may make them rethink their philosophy on consoles. Flashy graphics and sound don't always win the day. Gameplay will always win. these so-called "hardcore" games has to get off their lard butts and realize that. BTW...that really was a good question. I asked about UPlay a while ago and no one brought it up again. nice to see someone else with the same curiosity.

[Blue_panda_123]

Are there any ways you or an enemy could parry a stab?

[sayajin4us]

Don't quote me but, There was a part o one vid that Jason said if you "wii waggle" and opponent too much, they will counter parry any attack. makes th egame more interesting if it's true. DOWN WITH THE WII WAGGLE!!! http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/compsmash.gif

[Iron_Warrior]

Been awhile since anyone has talked about it, so is there any update on whether or not DLC will make an apperance?

[SMBX2J]

Here's a question: Matt Cassamassina of IGN recently heard a rumor that the amount of shooting in the final version of RS2 will be upped compared to what we've been shown so far. Is there any truth to that? And if so, how has it been upped(as in, more enemies that require shooting to defeat, more guns, etc.)?

[toswubber]

Game looks great. A little worried about the WM+ (Played Wii Sports Resort at a Kiosk) but I'll still take the plunge.

What, if anything, are you planning to do to extend replayability? Things like unlockable weapons on a 2nd playthrough, alternate costumes, other playable characters (if it makes sense storywise), keeping your equipment (ala Resident Evil 4), and/or an additional difficulty setting would be great.

EDIT: Just thought of this.. if the game's combat is as great as it looks. What about a survival mode to see how many waves of enemies you can take out?

[Fender0]

Originally posted by toswubber:
Game looks great. A little worried about the WM+ (Played Wii Sports Resort at a Kiosk) but I'll still take the plunge.

What, if anything, are you planning to do to extend replayability? Things like unlockable weapons on a 2nd playthrough, alternate costumes, other playable characters (if it makes sense storywise), keeping your equipment (ala Resident Evil 4), and/or an additional difficulty setting would be great.

EDIT: Just thought of this.. if the game's combat is as great as it looks. What about a survival mode to see how many waves of enemies you can take out?

Man, why do all newbies ask all MY questions? Look at all old pages first!

[Blue_panda_123]

These are fairly basic questions that you really can't "own", besides it has been a while and Jason might answer these when before he probably wouldn't.

[bimbo11991]

Be nice, Fender0. It is good that they want the same things as us and there are 29 pages on this thread. That is a lot of reading even for the most dedicated blogger.

[Bigburito]

Originally posted by Fender0:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by toswubber:
Game looks great. A little worried about the WM+ (Played Wii Sports Resort at a Kiosk) but I'll still take the plunge.

What, if anything, are you planning to do to extend replayability? Things like unlockable weapons on a 2nd playthrough, alternate costumes, other playable characters (if it makes sense storywise), keeping your equipment (ala Resident Evil 4), and/or an additional difficulty setting would be great.

EDIT: Just thought of this.. if the game's combat is as great as it looks. What about a survival mode to see how many waves of enemies you can take out?

Man, why do all newbies ask all MY questions? Look at all old pages first! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

because all your questions are newbie questions? http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/winky.gif

[bimbo11991]

Nice one.

[Jeygopipi]

I was just wondering will there be some sort of rumble incorporated to make it feel more realastic when you block a sword or bullet blow? Because in your 3rd December Q&A you said that you cant manipulate virtual space to make us stop in midair haha thanks http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Penguyen]

I'm not sure if this is completely covered but I'll just go on and say it anyway. Now you guys say that strong slashes are produced by fast long slashes; in other words proper real life sword swings.

From my practical understanding (wii sports resort etc) and rather amateur knowledge of the wii remote and motion plus, why can't a simple quick flick that covers a large angular arc work as effectively as a typical sword swing?

This is mostly assuming the accelerometer measures swing speed regardless of length in space and that the gyrometer only detects angular movement. To be fair my question is kind of... confusing, but I sometimes wonder whether the technology will cheated regardless of your efforts.

Otherwise, maybe I should read over some of the Q&As again.

[bimbo11991]

The wii remote with the wii motion plus can sense where the controller is in a 3D space. Instead of playing wii tennis with just the flick of your wrist, RS2 makes it so you have to truly make your swings or you won't last long against your opponents.

[Fender0]

Originally posted by Jeygopipi:
I was just wondering will there be some sort of rumble incorporated to make it feel more realastic when you block a sword or bullet blow? Because in your 3rd December Q&A you said that you cant manipulate virtual space to make us stop in midair haha thanks http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

The first newbie to post a new question AND a good one! Welcome!

[Penguyen]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
The wii remote with the wii motion plus can sense where the controller is in a 3D space. Instead of playing wii tennis with just the flick of your wrist, RS2 makes it so you have to truly make your swings or you won't last long against your opponents.

Well the thing is I'm not sure if it can. The gyrometer seems to only detect anglular positioning not placing in 3D space. Say I kept my wii remote at a certain angle and moved my arm to the right; that will not be truly reflected onscreen (or at least not very well).

But that's besides the point, I'm really just asking for a super detailed explanation for how they can beat the waggle just out of curiosity.

[Jeygopipi]

thx Fender0 how do I quote?

[toswubber]

Originally posted by Fender0:
Man, why do all newbies ask all MY questions? Look at all old pages first!

I just saw your post (pg 11 I believe), but mine was more in-depth. I offered multiple examples for what things they might want to add.

Plus, it's worth asking again. This is the only thing I really care about, everything else has been answered or in my mind isn't that important.

To me, if a game is less than 15 hours it is really hard to justify a purchase at full price. RS2's single player looks like it has the potential to be short. So my question is whether there will be an incentive to keep playing. Hopefully there is.

[Bigburito]

how are the pre-order swords going to work? (like are they going to be a DLC or are they simply a code you have to type-in or something else?)

[bimbo11991]

Didn't you ask that before, Bigburito? Atleast you didn't make two new threads and a poll about it like some people. Ha ha.

[Bigburito]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
Didn't you ask that before, Bigburito? Atleast you didn't make two new threads and a poll about it like some people. Ha ha.

I made a thread before where Ubi_Wuzzi sid he would let us know but he never posted back with information...(so posting it here should hopefully allow me to get an answer without having to revive a dead thread...)

[sayajin4us]

This may or may not have anything to do w/ RS but I saw something this weekend that was cool. The new Ubi game, Your Shape, contains a new motion camara. It is no NATAL but still impressive. Will Ubi make any action games that require the motion camara? Maybe RS3 http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/winky.gif

[sayajin4us]

http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects...lercamera_82009.html (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14354622/your-shape-/videos/gcom09_yourshape_trl_trailercamera_82009.html)

[Blue_panda_123]

Oh boy, here it is another workout simulator for the Wii, just like the balance board. Except this time it's an Idea thats already being made! I hope this will bring fun games and not just exercise crap. And I definitley hope they won't make something like Milo from Project Natal, that kid creeps me out. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/blink.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

Quick question, the shockwave is used much like throwing a frisbee. Will it be as merciless as the frisbee in Wii Sports Resort? or will you make it little easier to use?

Personally, I blame the dog for not running fast enough to catch the frickin frisbee! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[Bigburito]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects...lercamera_82009.html (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14354622/your-shape-/videos/gcom09_yourshape_trl_trailercamera_82009.html)

I actually saw this at target a week or two ago...(I thought it looked neat until I realized that it's just a normal webcam...that and it was a fitness game http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif)

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Bigburito:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sayajin4us:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects...lercamera_82009.html (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14354622/your-shape-/videos/gcom09_yourshape_trl_trailercamera_82009.html)

I actually saw this at target a week or two ago...(I thought it looked neat until I realized that it's just a normal webcam...that and it was a fitness game http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It looks like a webcam but I think it might be a little more (hopefully). Wonder if Ubi will shed more light on it.

[Bigburito]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bigburito:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sayajin4us:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects...lercamera_82009.html (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14354622/your-shape-/videos/gcom09_yourshape_trl_trailercamera_82009.html)

I actually saw this at target a week or two ago...(I thought it looked neat until I realized that it's just a normal webcam...that and it was a fitness game http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It looks like a webcam but I think it might be a little more (hopefully). Wonder if Ubi will shed more light on it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

it's essentially the eyetoy but on the wii...

[sayajin4us]

If it buy Nintendo some more time to help cement itself as top console, than so be it. I just hope 2010 is a better year game wisethan 2009. there were only a few good games this year.

[Blue_panda_123]

Ugh, I'm tired of talking about this stupid camera thing, the only reason it's on the Wii is because Ubi knows there is a huge market for fitness crap on it.

[Fender0]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
Ugh, I'm tired of talking about this stupid camera thing, the only reason it's on the Wii is because Ubi knows there is a huge market for fitness crap on it.

Amen.

Not to brake your expectations Sajayin, but that thing is just a thing...nothing more. A third-party camera that's made for one game isn't too much to get excited for...first-party I would understand...but cameras isn't so good for videogames, I personally like the wand more than natal for example....atleast you can shove it up an *** because of the shape...look at it!

[sayajin4us]

oh well...back to the drawing board http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/51.gif

[Fender0]

Hi devs. and Ubi_Wuzzi. I figured it was time for you too answer those "maybe" and "ask a little later"-questions like nunchuk motion-sensing and the number of special-attacks (not just those though)....Thank you in advance!

[Fender0]

They didn't say that, though they did say there was ABSOULUTLY NO connection... http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Fender0]

Ok, for your information they said that the only connection was the sword and gun..

[InfernoZIB]

Hey Jason, thanks for taking so many questions it's really getting me amped for the game. But I have a few questions myself.

One, this is just a small question; In the last game I don't mean to put down RS1 because I enjoyed it really but last time the voice acting was kind of a problem. Have you done anything or tried to improve on that specifically.

Two, I've heard you hint at us but what exactly should we expect from this game's story? And will we see the entire city? (like the huge towers that I've noticed in all the art)

Three, will you ever really exploit our nameless hero or planning to keep him mysterious all through RS2?

I don't really have any questions control wise because honestly it looks excelent and I am very positive that the game will be a big deal for me in Febuary. You guys have really done a lot and given me something to look forward to really. Keep up the awesometastic work guys! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[InfernoZIB]

Originally posted by Fender0:
Ok, for your information they said that the only connection was the sword and gun..

Lol thanks for not trippin' out like alot of people do on forums! But as far as I can tell there will be easter eggs but that Nintendo Power (if I'm right) was issued before E3 and they were still in quite a hauling phase then. I'm really thinking they plan this to be it's own world and trust me it looks awesome enough to were you won't mind the dissapearance of the last game. It's a good question though maybe Jason will answer it http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif (yay for optimism)

[InfernoZIB]

Originally posted by Raisolute:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fender0:
Ok, for your information they said that the only connection was the sword and gun..

Jason Vandenberghe said despite the overhaul there will be some connection between the two games AFTER Nintendo Power asked if there were going to be any other Connections besides the Sword and Gun gameplay.

But we are obviously not gonna get anywhere talking about this.So I apologize if I ****ed you off,I'll do you and everyone else on this board a favor by deleting both of my earlier comments.

And again to the team keep up the good work it looks like Red Steel 2 is shaping up to be an awesome game. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry I was actually quoting this dude ^^^^^^
X(

[InfernoZIB]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
I have an Idea for a combo, you know how you tap Z and slash to do a 360 attack. If you tap Z and stab could you do a running/jumping forward stab?

Lol I think they've had that for a while. And you don't press Z I think you just stab. I'm not sure but here maybe this will answer you,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbjHzwJve7Y

[InfernoZIB]

Also Jason, I noticed you said "it'll rack up your COMBAT SCORE". Is this actually a scoring system or is it just more "Cash" to buy stuff? Or are you just talking? :P

[Blue_panda_123]

Originally posted by InfernoZIB:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
I have an Idea for a combo, you know how you tap Z and slash to do a 360 attack. If you tap Z and stab could you do a running/jumping forward stab?

Lol I think they've had that for a while. And you don't press Z I think you just stab. I'm not sure but here maybe this will answer you,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbjHzwJve7Y </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No what I mean is moving forward over a long distance, say an enemy is stunned with the shockwave, and is far away, you could use to get there faster

[InfernoZIB]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by InfernoZIB:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
I have an Idea for a combo, you know how you tap Z and slash to do a 360 attack. If you tap Z and stab could you do a running/jumping forward stab?

Lol I think they've had that for a while. And you don't press Z I think you just stab. I'm not sure but here maybe this will answer you,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbjHzwJve7Y </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No what I mean is moving forward over a long distance, say an enemy is stunned with the shockwave, and is far away, you could use to get there faster </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmm, there are times in that vide (near the end) where he shockwaves them into a wall then lunges and stabs them but that might not be what you're looking for. I don't know. I guess we'll see in Febuary :P

[Fender0]

*March

[Fender0]

According to what I've seen so far the shotgun can carry two shots at a time, and when you shoot only one shot "dissapears", does that mean you shoot from one pipe at a time? If so, can you make a more powerful shot by shooting from both pipes at a time? You know, to feed those enemies with an extra hunger for lead...

[Fender0]

To celebrate christmas why not make a santa-hat unlockable in the game...but since the game's in first-person I don't know how it would work though...make make enemies wear them....wait, a christmas-inspired sword will do!

[Blue_panda_123]

wouldn't that stir up controversy? because alot of people don't celebrate christmas,

Then again, controversy does sell games,

no such thing as bad publicity. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/25.gif

[Fender0]

But no-one belives in Santa in a religious way, right...?.http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/shady.gif

[Blue_panda_123]

If you mean that nobody worships santa as a god.
then yes.

[bimbo11991]

They can still celebrate the commercial side of Christmas without making anyone unhappy. Games like Animal Crossing celebrate multiple holidays without causing controversy.

[Blue_panda_123]

who cares about Animal Crossing? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[bimbo11991]

I don't know. I have never played Animal Crossing, but I just thought it was a good example to use in proving a point. Back to Red Steel 2.

[Fender0]

Originally posted by Blue_panda_123:
who cares about Animal Crossing? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Hey, that's a great game! Or....some of them

[asdrg459]

i don't know about redsteel 2 cause the first one seemed more mature and had respect to make your enemies surrender i thought that would be better if it was incorporated in the second one too
i don't know RS1 just seems more for mature people

[asdrg459]

cause you know some little kids like just swinging the wii mote like crazy
you might look like that playing

[InfernoZIB]

Originally posted by bimbo11991:
They can still celebrate the commercial side of Christmas without making anyone unhappy. Games like Animal Crossing celebrate multiple holidays without causing controversy.

I do <_<. It's a harmless, fun game so why not.

[InfernoZIB]

Originally posted by asdrg459:
i don't know about redsteel 2 cause the first one seemed more mature and had respect to make your enemies surrender i thought that would be better if it was incorporated in the second one too
i don't know RS1 just seems more for mature people

Well if kids can play the game too why not. It doesn't make us any worse or better at it. And trust me I'm pretty sure you won't just look like a little kid swinging the Wii Remote around with this game since it's so precise.

[InfernoZIB]

Hey Jason. I loved the boss fight video with Payne and it made me wonder.

How many bosses are in the game and how different will they all be? And might there be an entirely gun based boss?

[sayajin4us]

Any updates on the weapons, enemies, or stages? What else can be cooler that the dbl barrel shotgun? Show us http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/11.gif. Also, why does the UK site have more videos than the US site?

[Fender0]

Ok, here's a question to really kickstart january 2010;

-How are you keeping the game from beeing repetitive? If you are (wich I hope you are; 'cause a good game can be ruined by beeing to repetitive) how are you doin' it? Any stages/section of the game that works completly different aside from the rest? Minigames (like the safecracker-one) are fun but it just won't do it for the rest of the game, so how is variety in this game?

[Penguyen]

^^ I second that.

So now that you're well into the end of development, can you expand on the story mode's layout?

I'm suddenly interested after I imagined the swordsman walking into saloon looking at a board of 'wanted posters' that serve as your side mission select screen. http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.gif

[Fender0]

What was the name of that old western game you did that in? (Though not side-missions, level-select)

[Fender0]

And you shot one of the posters to select..

[Fender0]

What's the instructional video in the game's menu? Is it just how to put on Wiimotionplus or is it anything else?

[Fender0]

Btw guys, it's three months left so you need to polish, polish, polish! Ad Ubi_Wuzzi, can you tell Jason V. this thing I think is a little funny; when the calibration is finished it says "...and tighten the WRIT strap"..

[sayajin4us]

Saw it! I think we can over look that though http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/halo.gif

[Fender0]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
Saw it! I think we can over look that though http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/halo.gif

Did you notice it before or did you look it up after reading my post http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif?

[Fender0]

-Tell us more about the dual-wielding:

-Does it work with all guns (for example shotgun)?

-Do you fire both with the [B] button or is there a button assigned for both?

-Do you aim both with the same pointer (though it would be best, and it's very obvious)?

-If you only have one button for both, do they both fire at the same time or do they "take turns"?

-Can you reload both at once, or one at a time (and is it different for different weapons?)?

-Can use it whenever you want?
-And finally, can you wield a combination of different guns?

All for this time folks, goodbye!

[Fender0]

And show us a video with that level where you get dragged behind the motorcycle so that we can see what you've improved, for example the fire right after the cutscene, and that thrashed bike looks horrible when you play, the wheels look so strange, have you fixed that? And finally the bamboo and its leaves, the all looked really bad and the leaves especially, so 2d and bad-made...how does all that look now? Show us! A re-walktrough of the first stage!

...And while you're on it; show us dual-wielding!

[sayajin4us]

Originally posted by Fender0:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sayajin4us:
Saw it! I think we can over look that though http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/halo.gif

Did you notice it before or did you look it up after reading my post http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Had to look it up after your post http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/10.gif

[sayajin4us]

Fender makes a ton of good point (as always). My question is do you use the nunchuk for one gun and the wiimote for the other? I understand that Jason said that the nunchuk wouldn't see a lot of action but after this development, one can wonder. Here is a hint, you fire w/ the c button on the nunchuck and the B button on the wiimote!!!!

ttyl

[Iron_Warrior]

Hate to ask this, because I'm sure we've asked many times before, but any update on the status of DLC?

I know it depends on how well the game itself actually sells, and the willingness for people to actually go get it, but I think Rock Band 2's DLC works very well and proves the Wii can have a fairly streamlined DLC experience.

No idea how many assets you could fit in a 'block', but multiplayer could be possible, right? You could reuse most of the level assets, and it probably doesn't take much space to add extra guns and GUI elements. Would need to make third-person views of the hero, I s'pose...

Anyways, just wondering if the folks at Ubi have given it any thought.

[Penguyen]

After playing through the original Red Steel, it occurred to me that we have yet to see a robust shooter experience in Red Steel 2.

For instance, "Will enemy AI take cover and attack in an intelligent manner?"

It's a very standard feature but it's still a concern whether or not this was implemented. So far we've only seen enemy AI shoot from a distance in a stationary position (in an open area) or as a form of approach such as one of the ninja types (aka ninja with an automatic pistol in the mining town demo).

In general, "will we see a more creative and tactical response from the enemy AI? (especially in regards to gunplay)"

[Fender0]

Originally posted by sayajin4us:
Fender makes a ton of good point (as always).

Well, as soon as any new technique shows up there's many possible ways of using it; therefore questions http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.

[MaskedBandit90]

Bit of a random question, but... does the Swordsman ever actually say anything? Or just he just remain silent throughout the game?

[Ark3u0]

Hey, was just wondering if by any chance, will there be any additional content released after the released date? Knowing that your goal is to create a quality single player experience and complete it within the time frame and available resources, I am a little curious if it'd be possible to release expansion software or downloadable content that might include bonus challenges or levels or even maybe a multiplayer component. That would be really cool.

[Ubi_Wuzzi]

Glad to see some new questions coming !

Next new answers will be posted this Friday on the forum.

Keep your eyes peeled

[Fender0]

Originally posted by Ubi_Wuzzi:
Glad to see some new questions coming !

Next new answers will be posted this Friday on the forum.

Keep your eyes peeled
Man, what a service around here! First constant updates, now we even get to know exactly when! You're the best guys! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[sayajin4us]

Keep'um comin http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/metal.gif! Thanks Wuzzi

[Fender0]

Well, since answers will start coming again I'll ask what the next question-topic will be; What is the next question topic? (:P)
If it's story I'm gonna ask if there's;
-Any female character in this game? In that case; friend or foe?

[rs2fan_893]

Originally posted by Fender0:
Well, since answers will start coming again I'll ask what the next question-topic will be; What is the next question topic? (:P)
If it's story I'm gonna ask if there's;
-Any female character in this game? In that case; friend or foe?

That's actually a good one, new one too. My question is this: Will the swordsman interact with other objects apart from doors and crates? If so, which objects and how?

[Ubi_Wuzzi]

Originally posted by Fender0:
Well, since answers will start coming again I'll ask what the next question-topic will be; What is the next question topic? (:P)

I was actually planning to give it tomorrow with the new answers but I guess I can share it with you now.

Next theme will be the Red Steel 2 universe.

What do you want to know about the land of Caldera ..? http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Wuzzi

[sayajin4us]

curious about the temple stage and other stanges that are in planning. we know about the abandoned town and the mining village. We saw what what could have been a bit of the temple stage w/ the Payne battle. Can't wait for this update!

[Fender0]

Is Caldera the whole land and not just the city? In that case,

-what are ALL different places/stages (like the mining town and the city of Caldera)?

-Are there living people anywhere? I know the inhabitants left but are there any remaining?
Will there be a map, not for stages ('cause everyone already knows that) but for the whole world of Caldera?

It's not really on-topic but now is the time to answer this good old question; How many hours is the campaign?

[Fender0]

I know I asked this before but didn't get answered so;

-Will there be exploration stages/parts?




EDIT: Btw, 500th post on this thread! Congratulations devs.!

[Akeira99]

- Is there going to be some non desert stages (grass, Ice ...)?
- Is there going to be some high-tech objects and can you use them (Computers, Phones ...) ?

thanks for helping us