Geist
- Developer
- n-Space
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1 - 4
- Rated
- Teen
Geist
Ever wanted to control someone else? Well, you'll probably never be able to. But you can come close in Geist, a first-person shooter that gives you the ability to possess organisms (not just humans, animals too) thanks to your ghost-like properties. This gameplay mechanism is one of the most unique concepts in years, and it seems as though developer N-space is pulling out all the stops to make sure that Geist's graphics, audio, and overall entertainment match the cool premise. Although the release date on this intriguing title is still pending, expect it sometime in mid-2004, giving us ample FPS goodness before Metroid Prime 2 hits.
Seeing as you play a poltergeist, it's impossible to perform many of the tasks that humans can do effortlessly, like opening doors and using keypads. As such, you'll have to find different 'hosts' according to your situation. For example, certain enemies carry new weapons and security cards to gain access to new areas. One scenario has you taking control over a high-level guard to inherit his ability to pass eye-retinal scanners. And for jobs that even humans can't pull off, such as crawling through tiny vents, you could always infest a rat. Being a ghost doesn't grant you infinite life though, so switching hosts before the organism you control is killed adds tension throughout the entire game. All of these actions account for a healthy amount of puzzle-solving, offering intelligent detours from the combat. It still looks like the firefights are key, however, and you'll oftentimes need to reside in spirit-form to battle fellow specters. These shootouts will compliment the fights against human opponents.
If you'll take a gander at some screenshots, it's evident that Geist looks quite good with a creepy atmosphere to boot. The graphics-engine was actually developed by N-space, so alot of nifty effects were thrown in specifically for this game, including the use of various filters to accomodate the dark mood. Some of the game footage we witnessed seemed a bit rough around the edges, however, there is no denying that Geist is a visual treat.
As evident by the size of this preview, Nintendo is remaining fairly tight-lipped about their project. Rumor has it that Miaymoto is investing a healthy amount of his effort into Geist and will not release the title until it is completely up to snuff. This may imply that we won't be selecting hosts for some time, but the fact that Miaymoto has invested his limited time into n-space's creation is a very positive sign.
- George Giacone
Click here to view Geist video 1!
Ever wanted to control someone else? Well, you'll probably never be able to. But you can come close in Geist, a first-person shooter that gives you the ability to possess organisms (not just humans, animals too) thanks to your ghost-like properties. This gameplay mechanism is one of the most unique concepts in years, and it seems as though developer N-space is pulling out all the stops to make sure that Geist's graphics, audio, and overall entertainment match the cool premise. Although the release date on this intriguing title is still pending, expect it sometime in mid-2004, giving us ample FPS goodness before Metroid Prime 2 hits.
Expect to find other enemies aside from just humans.
Seeing as you play a poltergeist, it's impossible to perform many of the tasks that humans can do effortlessly, like opening doors and using keypads. As such, you'll have to find different 'hosts' according to your situation. For example, certain enemies carry new weapons and security cards to gain access to new areas. One scenario has you taking control over a high-level guard to inherit his ability to pass eye-retinal scanners. And for jobs that even humans can't pull off, such as crawling through tiny vents, you could always infest a rat. Being a ghost doesn't grant you infinite life though, so switching hosts before the organism you control is killed adds tension throughout the entire game. All of these actions account for a healthy amount of puzzle-solving, offering intelligent detours from the combat. It still looks like the firefights are key, however, and you'll oftentimes need to reside in spirit-form to battle fellow specters. These shootouts will compliment the fights against human opponents.
This is the exact kind of game the Gamecube is just dying for. A great FPS!
If you'll take a gander at some screenshots, it's evident that Geist looks quite good with a creepy atmosphere to boot. The graphics-engine was actually developed by N-space, so alot of nifty effects were thrown in specifically for this game, including the use of various filters to accomodate the dark mood. Some of the game footage we witnessed seemed a bit rough around the edges, however, there is no denying that Geist is a visual treat.
As evident by the size of this preview, Nintendo is remaining fairly tight-lipped about their project. Rumor has it that Miaymoto is investing a healthy amount of his effort into Geist and will not release the title until it is completely up to snuff. This may imply that we won't be selecting hosts for some time, but the fact that Miaymoto has invested his limited time into n-space's creation is a very positive sign.
- George Giacone
Click here to view Geist video 1!