April 03, 2005
Interesting experiment in storytelling...
Here's a paragraph from a Gamasutra article about a new coin-op title called "The Act".
The game is called The Act, a reference to its dramatic nature and the fact that the player "gets into the act." Here's how it works. Edgar, a window-washer several stories up on the outside of a hospital, sees Sylvia, a beautiful nurse, through a window he's cleaning. He starts to fantasize about meeting Sylvia in a Casablanca-style nightclub. After some introductory footage, the game becomes interactive. The object of the first level is to help Edgar to get Sylvia's attention and persuade her to dance with him in the nightclub. By turning the knob, you control how direct Edgar's approach is. Go too far, and Edgar will pounce on Sylvia, causing her to walk off in disgust. Be too timid, and Sylvia gets bored and leaves. Use a delicate touch, and she responds well. Since time keeps moving forward, it requires a good sense of control and timing - classic precision-oriented gameplay with a completely new objective.
Full article here
Posted by cswain at April 3, 2005 04:40 PM | TrackBackComments
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