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8 Minutes of Scalebound Gameplay Extended

See our exclusive first-ever gameplay footage of Xbox One's exclusive dragon-riding action title from renowned studio Platinum Games.

3-4-53618d ago

This is going to be a late 2016/early 2017 release isn't it ?

breakpad3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

bizarre mash up ..but IMO it is the only appealing game from Xone library

Bansai3618d ago

looks much smoother than on the stream

DeadlyOreo3617d ago

@Bansai

It does, but the way the dude runs is just laughable. Apart from that it looks pretty decent.

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4Sh0w3618d ago

Dammyumm that loks cool as hell. I like it.

LonDonE3617d ago

Agreed and the graphics look great too! i like how it looks better then most expected after seeing the first cg trailer.

I trust platinum to nail the game play as usual, but i am loving the art/graphics to boot!

Cant wait to see more, platinum is so underated its border line criminal.

The x1 is just getting better and better! very happy as a every platform gamer.
Keep the heat up ms and keep giving us awesome games like this!

raWfodog3618d ago

I noticed at the end of the video when other players joined in, their characters and dragons looked vastly different from the main character/dragon. Does anyone know the details on whether you can customize your dragon and your personal character's appearance for co-op ONLY of if you can do it for the SP portion of the game as well?

AngelicIceDiamond3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

@Raw I made that prediction. But nobodies quite sure I personally think there is some level of customization in the game. I dunno if it goes as far as actual customization or simply player progression and you unlock different gear.

Hard to tell.

UnHoly_One3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

Yes you can customize your dragon.

From news.xbox.com

"You can even customize your winged pal: Choose your favorite dragon shape (winged serpent, four legged tank, and more), and then evolve your companion’s unique abilities and attacks, as well as its appearance."

aragon3618d ago

it looks really good , Ialso noticed its only prealpha footage, Im not worried about frame rate or visuals it looks good im only worried about the music shifting from one extreme to anotheras in the type of music.. Anyone understand me? the game lokks awesome but i think they need some gangster rock or some system of a down playing in the background lol

Veneno3618d ago

The music was nice but they need to take out the vocals. Very very very few games have been able to use music with vocals that is pleasing, MGS being the only great example. The vocals in this video sound douchey. But I suppose it fits the character lol.

aragon3618d ago

lol i got that douchey vibe too other than that i want scalebound

AngelicIceDiamond3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

Does look nice. Regarding the other post on N4G showing off the stage demo and ppl were criticizing it.

It does say "Pre-Alpha Gameplay". And it doesn't release until "next fall". People acting like it was releasing next week or something.

Btw making it an Action RPG just makes everything deeper and way more rewarding. Instead of running through like a typical action game where you blow through it once and unlock everything, or most things through one gameplay. Means this game will have longevity to it and heres hping for 100+ hrs.

Also Means I can take my sweet time and lvling everything and I can take my rewards and leveling and play with friends online and seeing their dragons for the first time and take out big bosses.

MS needs JRPS though this is a JARPG, this and Recore its a start but at least MS is doing some effort.

jb2273617d ago

I seem to recall a vocal group talking about downgrades in UC4 & saying the game isn't that impressive even though it is also in pre-alpha, so it comes from all sides really. I'm of the mind to just wait until the game is in your system before we criticize it, especially in this day & age where downgrades and flat out lies run so rampant. Really getting to the point where its hard to trust anything devs show us, where I actually prefer to see frame drops & glitches in prerelease material as it shows a devs willingness to be honest about the current state of the game. I'm sure this one will be no different, it'll run rock solid when it releases like every other Platinum game...gotta look at developer pedigree for things like these.

Regarding Recore, has there been any word on what it actually is? This is the first I'm hearing that its a JRPG. CG trailers are a bummer, no way to tell what a game actually is, so they are never on my radar personally, might as well not have been announced yet.

Kal0psia3617d ago

Wait, this is an Action RPG?! I though this was only Action Adventure. Cool.

Magicite3618d ago

Gameplay gonna be amazing, because its Platinum Games, but this headphone dude already looks annoying.

Spid3r63617d ago

Kinda like Second Son dude, he was annoying as well.

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showtimefolks3618d ago

looks interesting can't wait to see more, crackdown IMO stole the show. finally Microsoft is taking care of crackdown ip like a AAA game. so much potential, very very excited

BLizardXD3617d ago

Absolutely Beautiful. The artists went crazy with the beasts designs and animations in this. you can see Lots of creation pride in just a few minutes of this alpha.

Erik73573617d ago

Am I the only one who thought of "How to train your Dragon" during the beginning lol?

OverdosedWitDopeness3617d ago

I need to play this game. It looks great

ABizzel13617d ago (Edited 3617d ago )

Kind of disappointed, this was the game Iw as looking forward to the most from MS Gamescom.

The Good:

Graphically it's already a great looking game which is crazy this early. It's also a unique blend of styles Monster Hunter meets Hack n Slash meets Xenoblade (just the openness of it all). Multiplayer monster battles YA!!!!!

The bad:

It looks VERY rough especially combat. I know it's early and this is Platinum but goodness.

Kamiya complains about Mighty No 9 being a Megaman rip-off, then goes on to make Devil May Monster Hunter, starring Nero-Dante....lol XD

I'm keeping my eye on this, and hopefully the gameplay comes along since it has more than a year to go since this is my kind of game.

ABizzel13617d ago

http://www.forbes.com/sites...

Yet goes on to make a DMC / Monster Hunter hybrid, even with blood orbs from killing monsters. LMAO

Also 4 player co-op is amazing, didn't expect that.

Kal0psia3617d ago

^^^

What is the guys problem?

christocolus3617d ago (Edited 3617d ago )

Kamiya, Sam lake, JP Kellams, Kudo Tsunoda and others doing a 3d jump.

http://www.xboxgamescom2015...

http://www.xboxgamescom2015...

@Gangsta

lol. He looks really happy now. hit play on the photos to see him jump in 3d.lol

gangsta_red3617d ago

Is Kamiya happy with MS now or still pissed off?

sinspirit3617d ago (Edited 3617d ago )

Definitely surprised.

The graphics are amazing and the gameplay looks nice.

Just don't like nonsense screenplay. Why would those knights even attempt to fight the dragon? I understand a noble knight won't flee, but at least give realistic feedback that you're about to die standing up. That aspect needs to be more believable.

Would much rather a more serious character. Seems to try too hard to be generic I Am Number Four, Chronicle, and Jumper type protagonist. Hopefully it's just the beginning in which he acts that silly on a battlefield. I want more serious games not more teenager-esque action flick games. That is just me. That however doesn't mean I think the game will be bad. It still looks quite good.

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nossred3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

An action RPG with open world, dragons has everything to be a success.

Xbox One keeps getting better and full of games and new functions.

Congratulations to Phil and the Xbox team.

Magicite3618d ago

Now just make all upcoming JRPGs appear on X1 and I might consider buying it.

WellyUK3617d ago

god no thanks these Japanese games need to get rid of these stupid numbers and crap all over the screen and actually make the combat something other than a button basher like most of them are, the only interesting ones are the Souls games and Metal gear games as they actually look appealing to western audiences.

Ricegum3617d ago

Why are you congratulating Xbox and Phil, when you should be complimenting Platinum Games?

My god what a douchey comment. Anyway, Scalebound looks fantastic, really my sort of game. Definitely looking to pick this up.

nossred3617d ago

Really forgotten, but not limited to Platinum Games but the the Hideki Kamiya and MS by investing in an optimal IP for the Xbox One.

spicelicka3617d ago

Looks amazingg except one little things.

I hope they give an option to remove the numbers flashing on the screen. I freakin hate that concept, why do all japanese games have that? It's so unnecessary and distracting. If they wanna show damage then can show that on the side of the damn screen.

OpieWinston3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

This demo looks much smoother. And shows how Epic Platinum games are when you're not just tapping light attacks over and over.

Character gives me my Devil May Cry feel and I love the music that plays.

christocolus3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

I just noticed it too. This is definitely smoother than the other video. but remember this is pre-alpha footage, so the final product will definitely look and perform better.

@Septic

Agreed. The animation definitely needs more work.

Gazondaily3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

Needs some work on the frame rate (its Pre-Alpha after all) but the game looks ace!

OpieWinston3618d ago

Given that Platinum has never done Open World or a game as beautiful as this before the build was never expected to be 60 FPS, but Platinum is known for focusing on gameplay and with MS help they can squeeze the FPS to be a stable 30 by launch just in time for the Dragon hype train to come rolling through.

I mean seriously we may get another Skyrim hype train going. Who doesn't love Dragons?

Manic20143618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

Yeah the demo on stage was live with Kamiya. I'm kinda guessing, but i think that was the reason for his outburst on twitter. MS probably wanted a recorded demo but Kamiya preferred live.

AngelicIceDiamond3618d ago

The game has a nostalgic feel to it when he was in the jungle hacking away at enemies. Like a PS2/ OG Xbox game. Just running around doing your own thing. I had that same feeling with SOD last year with its colors reminded me of the late 90's games.

I love that feeling of just having fun, wonder and aw with this games.

Day one buy for me I've been craving this sort of game for a while.

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christocolus3618d ago

Another awesome title from Platinum games,I dont know how i'm going to buy all these games in 2016. My wallet will die. lmao

http://i.imgur.com/SF8myZr....

christocolus3618d ago (Edited 3618d ago )

YES! Quantum Break. The animations are super cool.

FlexLuger3618d ago

Wow. love those gifs, fellas! man...2015 was already looking great..but all these 2016 games are looking amazing.

Satyre283618d ago

I literally cannot get over how good these games looked. Had no worried for QB because remedy are gods, and it just looked incredible as expected. Scalebound looks great, something unique and new to the Xbox platform, and I mean DRAGONs, seems like the combat is very diverse as well, looks awesome cant wait. Crackdown o baby baby, that destruction was insane, I have nothing else to say about it except anyone that doubted the cloud, the line for crow is open.

NeoGamer2323618d ago

Then, BAM!

Killer Instinct Season 3 and Halo Wars 2!

Satyre283618d ago

Amazing, I swear I had chills lol.

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Hideki Kamiya wants to revive Scalebound: 'Let's do it, Phil'

Hideki Kamiya is still interested in developing Scalebound, after the PlatinumGames and Microsoft action game was cancelled back in 2017.

ZwVw118d ago

He's been begging for the past three years. That ship has long sailed. Besides, Phil's a fake. When's the last time he delivered on a game the fans asked for? Still waiting on him to greenlight KI4.

InUrFoxHole117d ago

@8bit
Yeah I mentioned that below. Although in comparison concord was a bigger failure.

MetroidFREAK21118d ago

I mean I'm all for it... I'd buy it for PS5 since Xbox is doing these multiplatform releases now

MetroidFREAK21117d ago

Well, I vastly prefer physical versions of games, and I can't do that with my Series S... sooooooo assume what you will

Lexreborn2118d ago

Scalebound was my reasoning for buying and Xbox one. Legit my biggest let down last gen

raWfodog117d ago

Same here. That was going to be the game I'd buy a Xbox One for back in the day. It'd be good if they did revive it and improve on what they had at the time.

Chocoburger118d ago

Seems odd to be asking for it now that he left Platinum Games. He'll be busy with Okami 2 for a number of years, does he expect to develop the game at Clovers studio now? Would they be picking up where they left off, or starting over again? Any of the previous team members, or just him?

I doubt Phil would fund it again, but if so, then that would be good news, also fund a new Banjo as well as Conker games while you're at it. I miss Conker!

Michiel1989118d ago

doesn't seem odd at all, he'd want work and that game even though it suffered some bad press with the cancellation and stuff is still something that people want to see (i think)

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Cancelled Games That Still Upsetti My Spaghetti

As a wise man once said: what be will, be will, and sometimes games just get canceled, whether it’s due to publisher meddling, a lack of funds or the creative vision simply not panning out.

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-Foxtrot168d ago

Eight Days for me

Really would have enjoyed a buddy cop game with a Lethal Weapon like tone.

helicoptergirl168d ago

The only one that really bothered me was when Sony wouldn't fund Days Gone 2. That announcement made me literally feel nauseous. I felt sick in the guts. That's the first time Sony had done something that actually physically hurt me lol. I'm still bummed that there won't be a Days Gone 2.

lucasnooker118d ago

I would have loved the getaway 3! The original is still one of my favourite PS2 titles

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Canceled Video Games That Still Hurt The Most

The cancellation of Rainbow Six Patriots, Alice Asylum, and Scalebound, among others, have hit players and fans like a truck over time.

Chocoburger343d ago

Advent Rising was planned to be a trilogy, and we never got parts 2 and 3.

Also wish THPS 10 was never canceled back in 2008. They were releasing the games at too fast a pace and just needed to slow it down instead of abandon the series entirely to make endless Guitar Hero games.

Stupid Activision executives.

RaidenBlack341d ago

My biggest "disappointment" for me, will always be Kojima's original MGS Rising from E3 2010.
The reveal trailer will always top my Gaming Expo highlights list, followed by MGS5 Ground Zeroes reveal at PAX 2013 and God of War reveal at E3 2016.
It looked soo good and cool. My heart sank when the whole Platinum's Revengeance thing got announced.
My 2nd disappointment is another Kojima, the Silent Hills.
3rd is tie b/w Rainbow 6: Patriots and the original Ghost Recon Future Soldier 2010 version.
4th is Unreal Tournament 4/2014
5th is Half Life Return to Ravenholm
(Dis)Honorable mentions: Delta Force Angel Falls, Brothers in Arms: Furious 4, Fallout Van Buren, Capcom's Deep Down, Original Duke Nukem Forever 2001 version, Prey 2, Command & Conquer: Generals 2, Timesplitters 4, Alice: Asylum, Mercenaries 3, KOTOR3, Star Wars 1313, StarCraft: Ghost, Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun, Whore of the Orient, Fable Legends, Star Wars Project Ragtag and maybe Agent?
Half Life 2 Episode 3 should top my list, but I still believe it'll happen. You know what might break the gaming internet and steal some of GTA 6's thunder? If Valve just posts '3' in any of their social account.

Chocoburger341d ago

I love Rising Revengeance, but I would have loved to see MGS: Rising, where we got to see Raiden's body destroyed at Area 51, and play some portions of MGS 4 from Raiden's perspective.

Good pick.

rlow1341d ago

Did you see play Advent Rising? If so, what did you think of it?

Chocoburger341d ago

Yes I played it long ago. Its kind of like Mass Effect, years before Mass Effect. You have to make choices which permanently affects the story.

Near the end of the game you have a bunch of super power abilities, I remember a shockwave stomp attack which wrecked enemies.

It was rushed out unpolished, so it had a lot of framerate issues, but I did end up having fun with it. Been over 15 years since I played it, so my memory is fuzzy, but I do remember I was looking forward to a sequel which never came.

XiNatsuDragnel343d ago

We need scalebound, Alice asylum, rainbow 6 patriots, battlefront 3, and half life episode 3 plz 🙏 if not official devs, fans make those games a reality do what cd project red dev said I have to look up the article but if something can't happen themselves then it's up to the fans to make it ourselves.

Relientk77342d ago

I played Alice: Madness Returns a couple years ago and it blew me away. What an amazing game and it still holds up. When EA said no to Alice Asylum I was so mad. EA also said something like "Alice is an important IP to us" Yeah, right an important IP that you do nothing with. License it out so we can get that 3rd game from American McGee.

INMATEofARKHAM342d ago

Interesting and pretty solid list but I would day it's Star Wars 1313 that hurts the most in terms of Star War games.

DaReapa342d ago

Honorable mentions go to Eight Days, Agent, and Whore of the Orient to name a few.

Deeeeznuuuts341d ago

All of them! But none more than Agent for me, how good a rockstar espionage game could have been! 😭
The getaway too!

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