It seems that Sony systems are the new home for classic adventure games. Last week during E3 we learned that Grim Fandango, Tim Schafer's excursion into the murky world of noir, will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Vita. And now, we've been given a release date for Another World, the quirky sci-fi title that originally launched back in 1991.
The visually distinctive game – which is set to land next week on the PS4, PS3, and Vita – has also seen a whole host of updates, which have been overseen by its original creator Eric Chahi. These include refined animations, full-colour backgrounds, and a new cinematic soundtrack. Oh, and the developer's also managed to boost the resolution, so it should look nice and crisp.
Unfortunately, this fledgling writer wasn't even born when the game was originally released, so he can't fully comprehend how influential and impressive it was. What he can appreciate, though, is that this new version will be launching with cross-buy and cross-save functionality, meaning that he'll be able to purge his ignorance on the go.
Will you be picking up Another World, or are its gaunt graphics turning you off? Do you want more classics like this to see a second life on modern consoles? Blast off in the comments section below.
[source blog.eu.playstation.com]
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This, like Grim Fandango, is exactly the sort of game I'd love to play on Vita. Needless to say, I'm pretty chuffed that we're getting both.
Why, let's see more.
This is a classic. I agree with you @k_andersen, it's a perfect fit for Vita.
awesome news ! one of my all time favourite games (ever) . still got SNES version , ground breaking in its day - was it really 21+ years ago ? i'd buy a pS4 for this and this game alone .
@eliotgballade Check out the updated visuals:
@SimonAdebisi : these extra screen shots should answer your question why .
@get2sammyb : looks beautiful ! hope he still opens that can of pop and swigs it in a couple of gulps (after he parks up his ferrari in the lower screenshot)
This game is a great adventure, even after 21 years. Played it for the first time 6 years a go and can recommend it to y'all!
@k_andersen I love a game like tear away on my Vita , but since that game bombed it will never happen.
Will definitely buy this. Such a wonderful game and one of my all time favorites. Played (and finished) the original back then on the Amiga 500...hardly ever has a game or piece of media in general touched me like that game.
HA isn't it awesome, that we're old enough (some of us) so we can still remember the original buzz around this game? I missed it the first time, gonna pick it up on my VITA (needs something to do anyways).
@Scollurio I remember the Buzz around this and flashback, both were amazing!
Just searched for images of the SNES version and another game popped up which took me back to my youth. Does anyone remember a game called actraiser?
@Scollurio Yeah, man. Get this one, you're in for a treat. This game manages to evoke an unbelievable atmosphere without any dialogue and with very minimalist cut-scenes. Pure art.
@Mrskinner No, sadly I don't remember actraiser. And I've never played Flashback, sadly...hope for a remake as well, because I'd love to see what I missed back then.
@Mrskinner act raiser was awesome. Interesting concept. It was hard in parts though.
@Reverend_Skeeve if you still have a PS3 they did a remake of flashback recently
@ztpayne7 Game was brilliant but yep, I remember getting stuck on it more than a few times! Happy memories. Can't believe it was 22 years ago.
@eliotgballade my bad, I meant to say 'Why not' I wanted to see more. Cheers all.
The fact that the writer of this article mentioned he was born "after" 1991 makes me feel like an old fart even though I'm pushing on thirty in a year. 0_o
I'll give this game a go because I never got to play it back in the day (ya know, before the internet we used to go and actually play outside ;p)
Is it cross buy ?
Wasnt that impressed when it came out but as I started to enjoy it I got stuck in a glitch in the game (on PC). I wouldnt play it on PS4 but on Vita will be great I think
@XyVoX Yes!
@Mrskinner No, I've never owned a PS3, just borrowed one from a friend for a few month in 2013. I even read about the Flashback remake on it...so there's hope they'll also release it on PS4, maybe.
I didn't know this was even coming out, thanks for the heads up sammy. This was one favorite games on the snes.
@LDXD yeah I remember actraiser 2, if I recall the graphics made a huge jump between the 2 titles. Both amazing. Back when Enix was a stand alone company squaring off with square soft! They use to publish some great games
@Reverend_Skeeve hopefully, or at least that it will be available on ps now when it is out
@LDXD yeah it was an overhead populous style game where you played an angel and had to oversee the growth of civilization. Then you had to enter dungeons which became a side scrolling hack and slash. Awesome games. You can get them on an emulator but I would love a remake
@LDXD didn't Heart of Darkness get released on PS1 also?
@LDXD I remember heart of darkness. Was on ps1 also, I played it on that console.
So many old IP's I would love to see make a comeback, had to pull out my snes earlier, makes you realise what a varied console that was, so many amazing games in one place!
@KillTheG1mp yeah was on ps1 too
@LDXD such a shame I doubt we will ever see actraiser rise again
Now bring this game's director's follow up game, Heart Of Darkness (PS1), back and all is golden!
Furthermore, let's get this director to make a new game!
@3rdEyeMind It was Eric Chahi who directed both of these games
@3rdEyeMind Last thing he worked on was from dust by the look of things
Judging by the comments, this is clearly a title I should be checking out.
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