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How was SOMA originally meant to be? - YontiYontz - 03-28-2016
The original gameplay demo differs very much from the current game and had a scarier look to it. What happened? And did the original idea for the game differ greatly?
RE: How was SOMA originally meant to be? - Slanderous - 03-29-2016
Which original gameplay demo?
RE: How was SOMA originally meant to be? - Mudbill - 03-29-2016
I think he's referring to the beta gameplay video or perhaps one of the early trailers (that I believe were never intended to be in the final game, but rather only as a tease).
Found the video I was thinking of:
RE: How was SOMA originally meant to be? - Krakow57 - 03-29-2016
(03-29-2016, 01:09 AM)Mudbill Wrote: I think he's referring to the beta gameplay video or perhaps one of the early trailers (that I believe were never intended to be in the final game, but rather only as a tease).
Found the video I was thinking of:
Thanks for the video, Mudbill. It was interesting to watch.
RE: How was SOMA originally meant to be? - Abion47 - 03-30-2016
My guess is that it had something to do with FG's decision to make SOMA a more story-driven thriller in order to differentiate it from Amnesia's straight-up horror.
RE: How was SOMA originally meant to be? - Mudbill - 03-30-2016
Yes - this makes SOMA look a LOT more like Amnesia in the style of how things progress. Super creepy opening, small puzzles with music jingles as you complete them. The general feel is very Amnesia-y, and I kinda like it. It feels more like the FG I originally knew.
Not to say SOMA was bad the way it was. It was just different. It was more Amnesia-y than AMFP.