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dereksworl · 09-30-2009, 05:46 PM

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Ninja Theory(Heavenly Sword) has announced today the name of their 2010 PS3 and Xbox 360 video game.
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2009 11:31

Enslaved Ninja Theory has today announced the name of their 2010 PS3 and Xbox 360 video game.

With Namco Bandai as their publishing partner, Ninja Theory, developers of PlayStation 3 exclusive Heavenly Sword, today announced their next game. Enslaved will be coming to PS3s and Xbox 360s in 2010.

The Cambridge developer split ties with previous publisher Sony Computer Entertainment after the tepid reception of Heavenly Sword, despite a star-studded cast, beautiful graphics and arguably the best facial animation in video games.

The multi-platform Enslaved takes players on a gripping journey through the tactical and post-apocalyptic adventure of two dissimilar characters; the strong and brutish Monkey, and the technologically savvy woman Trip (AI controlled).

With a mix of combat, strategy and platforming, the game will bring beautiful graphics, seamless animation and engrossing gameplay.

150 years in the future the world has been struck by a dwindling population and merciless robots. Captured by a ship rumoured to "harvest people" both Monkey and Trip seek to escape, but Trip sees Monkey's strength as her only hope. She hacks into his slave headband and ties him to herself - if she dies, he dies.

Therefore, players must make sure Monkey and Trip work together to navigate the world and overcome the obstacles and enemies in their way.

Andy Serkis will be reprising his role as director, script writer and actor in the game, taking on the role of Monkey.

World-class composer and musician Nitin Sawhney will also be returning to create the score for Enslaved.

Novelist and screenwriter Alex Garland (The Beach, 28 Days Later) will act as co-writer on his first video game project.

Enslaved will be out for the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2010.

Dave_6 · 09-30-2009, 05:49 PM

The new Game Informer mag has a big article on this game.

Monkey · 09-30-2009, 05:52 PM

Hopefully they focus more on the gameplay than the facial animations this time.. The potential is definitely there for something cool

edit: those pics look very cool. I can't wait to see some gameplay.

dereksworl · 09-30-2009, 06:16 PM

in OP.

Musashi · 09-30-2009, 06:25 PM

I thought Heavenly Sword was very fun and amazing looking, so I'm a lil perplexed at the comments made about it's reception. Regardless, I'll have to see how Enslaved turns out.

Moefiz · 09-30-2009, 06:31 PM

I liked Heavenly Sword a lot, thought it was well done.Looking forward to this one.

Xerios · 09-30-2009, 06:35 PM

maybe ill cop HS since it seems to be a fan favorite...

1cleans13 · 09-30-2009, 07:17 PM

Anyone here knows why Ninja Theory is not developing for exclusivley for SONY anymore? It sucks that they went multiplatform

Kyo28 · 09-30-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleans13

Anyone here knows why Ninja Theory is not developing for exclusivley for SONY anymore? It sucks that they went multiplatform

Don't know how much of this is true, but I read that development costs for Heavenly Sword were pretty high to get those realistic movements, facial features, voice acting, etc and being a launch title on the PS3, apparently Heavenly Sword didn't sell enough. Hence, they go multiplat now to increase the potential customer base.

dereksworl · 09-30-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyo28

Don't know how much of this is true

Its true, its states it in the article. Enslaved will be multi-plat for PS3 and Exbocks

Elandyll · 09-30-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleans13

Anyone here knows why Ninja Theory is not developing for exclusivley for SONY anymore? It sucks that they went multiplatform

If memory serves, a rep from Ninja Theory has declared that it had always been in their intention to hone their skills on exclusives at first (they had a Xbox exclusive first in 2003, then went for the PS3 with Heavenly Sword) to finally go multiplatform where the "real biz" ($$) is, according to them.

Personally, I'll wait and see what their new project will look like, but I'd really like Sony to produce a sequel to Heavenly Sword with the same type of environments and mechanics, but no bugs/glitches (framerate/ camera), revised gameplay (specially the sixaxis twing-twang/ shield throw moments) and longer single player. Add some Arena type multiplayer for added goodness

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The visuals, production values and voice acting are absolutely fantastic in HS imo.

Sagacious Koreo · 09-30-2009, 11:11 PM

I've been wanting to get Heavenly Sword for a long time, but I just never wanted to pay full price for it. I'll look for a used copy somewhere or something. I hate renting so that's out of the question for me.

Enslaved looks like it's going to be great.

BillCable · 09-30-2009, 11:39 PM

I have a copy of HS on eBay right now.

RocShemp · 09-18-2010, 05:47 PM

Enslaved Gameplay - Qore - HD

Beefbowl · 09-22-2010, 08:36 AM

anyone play the demo yet? Gameplay seems so so...but the storyline looks interesting. I liked Heavenly Sword so I'll be buying this game.

Groo The Perverted · 09-22-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

anyone play the demo yet? Gameplay seems so so...but the storyline looks interesting. I liked Heavenly Sword so I'll be buying this game.

I played it. It plays awesome, in my opinion. Am I the only one thinking the heroine in this looks an awful like Nariko? Just something I noticed, and it's kinda distracting.

Serkis is great as Monkey, and the game seems like it's gonna be fantastic! I'm definitely getting this when it comes out.

fsavoie · 09-23-2010, 12:15 PM

This game is on my radar since a long time. I havent got a chance to try the demo yet thought.

and groo i don't think you are the only one seeing Nariko in trip... I hope there will be a "kai" like also!

1cleans13 · 09-23-2010, 02:12 PM

i played it the other day, and it seems like a heavenly sword/uncharted kind of game. the gameplay is similar to uncharted to certain extent but the controls still feel a little clunky. I see a lot of improvement over Heavenly sword but I hope they can get the controls to be a little better. Still a day one for me.

Moefiz · 09-26-2010, 05:04 PM

Love this Demo....have to agree the control feels a bit clunky at times but over all the game looks good...will pick this up for sure.

Good to see Ninja Theory back in the game...

BigFoot · 09-27-2010, 07:48 AM

Based on the segment in Qore, I was really looking forward to this game. After playing the demo, not so much.

09-30-2009, 05:52 PM	#3
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Hopefully they focus more on the gameplay than the facial animations this time.. The potential is definitely there for something cool edit: those pics look very cool. I can't wait to see some gameplay. Last edited by Monkey; 09-30-2009 at 10:45 PM.

09-30-2009, 06:16 PM	#4
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	Added the pics! in OP.

09-26-2010, 05:04 PM	#19
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Love this Demo....have to agree the control feels a bit clunky at times but over all the game looks good...will pick this up for sure. Good to see Ninja Theory back in the game... Last edited by Moefiz; 09-26-2010 at 05:14 PM.

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09-30-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
Dave_6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:1163 Trading Score:3	The new Game Informer mag has a big article on this game.

09-30-2009, 06:25 PM	#5
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I thought Heavenly Sword was very fun and amazing looking, so I'm a lil perplexed at the comments made about it's reception. Regardless, I'll have to see how Enslaved turns out.

09-30-2009, 06:31 PM	#6
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I liked Heavenly Sword a lot, thought it was well done.Looking forward to this one.

09-30-2009, 06:35 PM	#7
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	maybe ill cop HS since it seems to be a fan favorite...

09-30-2009, 07:17 PM	#8
1cleans13 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:South Florida 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:285 DVD collection:2	Anyone here knows why Ninja Theory is not developing for exclusivley for SONY anymore? It sucks that they went multiplatform

09-30-2009, 11:11 PM	#12
Sagacious Koreo Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:3	I've been wanting to get Heavenly Sword for a long time, but I just never wanted to pay full price for it. I'll look for a used copy somewhere or something. I hate renting so that's out of the question for me. Enslaved looks like it's going to be great.

09-30-2009, 11:39 PM	#13
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have a copy of HS on eBay right now.

09-18-2010, 05:47 PM	#14
RocShemp Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	Enslaved Gameplay - Qore - HD

09-22-2010, 08:36 AM	#15
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	anyone play the demo yet? Gameplay seems so so...but the storyline looks interesting. I liked Heavenly Sword so I'll be buying this game.

09-23-2010, 12:15 PM	#17
fsavoie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:QC, Canada Blu-ray collection:48	This game is on my radar since a long time. I havent got a chance to try the demo yet thought. and groo i don't think you are the only one seeing Nariko in trip... I hope there will be a "kai" like also!

09-23-2010, 02:12 PM	#18
1cleans13 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:South Florida 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:285 DVD collection:2	i played it the other day, and it seems like a heavenly sword/uncharted kind of game. the gameplay is similar to uncharted to certain extent but the controls still feel a little clunky. I see a lot of improvement over Heavenly sword but I hope they can get the controls to be a little better. Still a day one for me.

09-27-2010, 07:48 AM	#20
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	Based on the segment in Qore, I was really looking forward to this game. After playing the demo, not so much.

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