Game Lif at E3: Hands-On Impressions of Five Big Games

Summary

The author attended E3 and played demos of some of the biggest games showcased at the event. In this blog post, the author shares their impressions of the top 5 games, covering Dead Space, Lost Planet, The Unfinished Swan, Sleeping Dogs, and Dishonored.

Introduction

E3 is an exciting annual event where publishers and developers reveal their latest and greatest games. This year’s E3 had a lot of hype around it, and as fans eagerly awaited the release of new games, the author got to play some of the biggest games on show at the event. In this blog post, we will look at the top five games, including Dead Space, Lost Planet, The Unfinished Swan, Sleeping Dogs, and Dishonored.

Dead Space: A New Cooperative Twist

Q: What is the big new twist in Dead Space?
A: The new twist in Dead Space is drop-in, drop-out co-operative play.

Q: How did the author find the E3 demo for Dead Space?
A: The author liked the E3 demo for Dead Space, but was kind of bothered by the pace of the game. It played more like Gears of War with shouting and machine guns, which is not what the author expected from a slow-paced horror game.

Q: Is the E3 demo a good representation of the final product?
A: It is unclear if the E3 demo is a good representation of the final product.

Lost Planet: A Radical Reinvention

Q: What can we expect from the Lost Planet demo?
A: The Lost Planet demo features a lot of emotional depth as the protagonist sends video messages to his wife on a mostly abandoned planet. In terms of combat, players can also use a giant mechanized rig to attack a giant enemy crab.

Q: Is there a lot of action in Lost Planet?
A: Unlike previous iterations of the game, Lost Planet features less action and more emotional storytelling.

The Unfinished Swan: Innovative Gameplay Mechanics

Q: What is unique about The Unfinished Swan?
A: The Unfinished Swan is an indie game for PlayStation 3 that uses first-person shooter mechanics in a unique way. The world is entirely white, and players must shoot blobs of black paint to reveal their surroundings. A second level has players using water to grow and change the environment.

Q: How did the author feel about the game mechanics in The Unfinished Swan?
A: The author praises the game mechanics in The Unfinished Swan for providing a sense of wonder and discovery.

Sleeping Dogs: An Exciting Open-City Game Set in Hong Kong

Q: What is Sleeping Dogs, and who is the player character?
A: Sleeping Dogs is an open-city game set in Hong Kong where the player character is an undercover cop who must infiltrate an organized crime syndicate.

Q: What activities can players expect in Sleeping Dogs?
A: Players can engage in various activities such as racing stolen cars, fist fights, and even singing karaoke.

Dishonored: A Retro-Futuristic Steampunk World with Supernatural Powers

Q: What is Dishonored about?
A: Dishonored is a first-person shooter set in a retro-futuristic, steampunk world where players can augment themselves with supernatural power.

Q: Is Dishonored an open-ended game?
A: Yes, Dishonored offers players an open-ended gameplay experience that supports both stealthy and aggressive playstyles. Players can neutralize enemies without necessarily having to kill them.

Conclusion

Overall, E3 showcased many exciting games featuring innovative gameplay mechanics, different storylines, and open-ended gameplay opportunities. Fans can look forward to experiencing all these new titles from different publishers and developers in the coming months.