Grand Theft Auto…in Space!
[ SCRAPLAND ] is a new game by American McGee, who also did Alice. Its billed as a game with the open ended game play of GTA3, but set in a Sci Fi world and with a host of other interesting features.
The first thing from the demo that jumps out at me is this game looks great. Its bright, bold, a bit cartoony, and really cool to look at.
Secondly, since this world is fully 3D, I think it may actually be easier to play this game on an Xbox than on a PC. At least, a PC with only a keyboard and mouse.
I’ve thought, since play GTA3: Vice City, that this type of game would be a great vehicle for a SF-themed game. McGee seems to agree. However, Scrapland is taking a humorous, campy apporach to its SF setting. I still think that a gritty, serious SF world would make a great game in this vein. If only I had the money, programming talent, time and team of people, then I’d make it happen. Too bad all I have are the clowns around here. And I mean that in the nicest possible way…
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Who are you calling a clown? Why I oughta – [slips on banana peel]…
Say that into my big shiny red nose, you big jerk!!! That’t it, I am getting the water squirting flower now…
Careful what you say, JP, or we’ll all pile into our tiny Volkswagen and hit you on the head with a big, inflatable hammer. And don’t think we can’t outrun you…we have giant feet.
Scrapland has gone gold. Should be out in November as per the note…
How about…Grand Theft Oregon Trail In Space Ancient Inca Temple of Doom?