Naughty Dog talks ice and snow in Uncharted 2
- Posted March 19th, 2009 at 09:40 EDT by Mike Harradence
- 36 Comments
Naughty Dog has divulged fresh details on its hotly anticipated sequel Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, highlighting the team’s efforts in churning out realistic weather effects that will apparently have the same impact as water did in the original game.
Richard Lemarchand, co-lead designer on Uncharted 2, revealed that the harsh weather conditions – as illustrated in yesterday’s onslaught of eye-popping screens – will also have an affect on the gameplay department.
"We've spent a lot of time focused on the distinctive look that snow has as it falls and is blown by the wind, and of course on the way in which Drake leaves footprints as he trudges through the snowdrifts in the Himalayan mountains that he ventures to," Lemarchand told IGN.
"When he's out in the snow he'll accumulate a layer of snowflakes on his clothes and in his hair, which will slowly thaw when he gets back inside, under cover.”
“Ice reflects light in a way that cleverly mimics the sub-surface scattering that goes on inside a chunk of frozen water, and gives it a look of incredible volume and density.”
"We have a few more tricks up our sleeves, too," he continued. "We don't want to give away all our secrets - you'll have to use your imagination to figure out all the ways in which we might use sub-zero temperatures in the service of gameplay! One thing I will say is that if you've ever tried to fight an intense cover-based gun battle against a vicious enemy in the middle of a Force Ten snowstorm, then you'll appreciate how complicated the reduced visibility can make things for combatants on both sides."
Elsewhere, Lemarchand also confirmed that the team is looking at ways of increasing the game’s longevity, adding, “On top of that, we're planning on adding several features to the game that will increase replayability and extend the gameplay experience for everyone.”
"We'll be revealing those features at a later date, so hold tight for more info!"
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Rediaen
- 7:32am EDT - March 19th, 2009
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This will be my GOTY. God of War 3 will be awesome, but Uncharted 2 is something I've been looking forward to since finishing the first one!
Wonder if gun fire will spark avalanches and if intense winds will cause inaccuracy with the rounds fired. I'm so pumped! Thanks for the details, ND!
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Wolf873
- 8:15am EDT - March 19th, 2009
- 13
I honestly can't wait for it, this sequel looks better than the last game. I have always loved icy settings for games, especially those consisting of moutainous landescapes which this game seems to have, it gives me the impression that he's at the edge of world of sort.
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tadpole3159
- 8:33am EDT - March 19th, 2009
- 15
ok so in an earlier interview we learnt that the enemies used there actual vision. if your not in there line of sight they cant see you. now they just droped the hint of fighting in a snowstorm with hardly any visability.
i'll put money on the fact a boss fight will revolve around a snow storm and hiding out of vision or between snow flurries
(miss spelt words on purpose, psu wont let me post them correctly
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sithdarkess
- 9:09am EDT - March 19th, 2009
- 18
I love the first one very well. It sound like they going to push this one even better than first one. which I'm glad that they are. It making me want it even more. I hope they put co-op in this game for good. which they will.
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rahstar2003
- 9:19am EDT - March 19th, 2009
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Tekkenlord, I agree with you so far this game is sounding better than GOW3
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realmadpuppy
- 9:44am EDT - March 19th, 2009
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definately looking forward to this title more than any other this year. I Love Snowy environments in games and when I first saw Drake trudging through the snow I just about fell over!
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jasper1605
- 9:52am EDT - March 19th, 2009
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@15 are you counting your inability to use the correct "their" instead of "there" and try you're instead of your next time too. Sometimes paying attention in 6th grade can be beneficial.
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sithdarkess
- 10:16am EDT - March 19th, 2009
- 25
Where that idiot cliem at. you mean he have no bad review to write now. he xcrap360 lover.
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hvnlyswrd08
- 11:09am EDT - March 19th, 2009
- 28
I Like it When Games have All these Small Details. It makes The Game Feel more Realistic and Believable. Already want To Play it.
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ToonAssassin
- 11:12am EDT - March 19th, 2009
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i love the 1st game so i can't wait for this ! please make it as good if not better ND !!!
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