Some early preview info on Sky, thatgamecompany's next game.
It's multiplat, but timed exclusive on iOS first.
It's multiplayer only, so I'm out, but this may be of interest to others.
"It really feels like the focus of Sky is entirely on your interactions with other players. Journey's influential, anonymous multiplayer has been opened up dramatically, allowing you to engage with people in multiple ways. thatgamecompany describes Sky as a game about giving, and that's certainly true; one of the most important ways you can connect with players is by approaching them and giving them candles. Doing so unlocks more ways of socialising with a particular player. You start off by unlocking the ability to give a nickname to your new buddy, and can go on to unlock things like holding hands, hugging, or full-blown text chat. Receiving gifts also affords you hearts, which can be used to give more gifts or unlock new hairstyles, capes, and other cosmetic items. It all sounds a bit lovey-dovey, but it's a far more palatable experience than having abuse hurled at you every ten seconds. Only text chat could be seen as a way to grief people, but from our few hours of playtime, no one used it for such nefarious purposes, and we had a jolly nice time indeed.
:We spent about an hour and a half playing with one other player who travelled alongside us for most of the preview build, and with whom we unlocked most of the interactions on offer. As well as the actions described earlier, there are also many emotes to unlock, which see your avatars bowing, dancing, and waving to each other. It really feels like an extension of Journey's magical multiplayer as we fly hand in hand together, exchanging pleasantries, and forming a surreal connection. It seems thatgamecompany hasn't lost its magic touch. Sky promises to replicate and build upon Journey's multiplayer, allowing you to make even more meaningful connections with other players through acts of kindness."
http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018...os_sees_journeys_multiplayer_spread_its_wings
It's multiplat, but timed exclusive on iOS first.
It's multiplayer only, so I'm out, but this may be of interest to others.
"It really feels like the focus of Sky is entirely on your interactions with other players. Journey's influential, anonymous multiplayer has been opened up dramatically, allowing you to engage with people in multiple ways. thatgamecompany describes Sky as a game about giving, and that's certainly true; one of the most important ways you can connect with players is by approaching them and giving them candles. Doing so unlocks more ways of socialising with a particular player. You start off by unlocking the ability to give a nickname to your new buddy, and can go on to unlock things like holding hands, hugging, or full-blown text chat. Receiving gifts also affords you hearts, which can be used to give more gifts or unlock new hairstyles, capes, and other cosmetic items. It all sounds a bit lovey-dovey, but it's a far more palatable experience than having abuse hurled at you every ten seconds. Only text chat could be seen as a way to grief people, but from our few hours of playtime, no one used it for such nefarious purposes, and we had a jolly nice time indeed.
:We spent about an hour and a half playing with one other player who travelled alongside us for most of the preview build, and with whom we unlocked most of the interactions on offer. As well as the actions described earlier, there are also many emotes to unlock, which see your avatars bowing, dancing, and waving to each other. It really feels like an extension of Journey's magical multiplayer as we fly hand in hand together, exchanging pleasantries, and forming a surreal connection. It seems thatgamecompany hasn't lost its magic touch. Sky promises to replicate and build upon Journey's multiplayer, allowing you to make even more meaningful connections with other players through acts of kindness."
http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018...os_sees_journeys_multiplayer_spread_its_wings