Wishes For A New Freedom Force

Warlok · 04-03-2012, 03:03 AM

This has to be one of the unsung tragedies of game development... the studio was humming along fine for a while, then all of a sudden - POOF - any and all superheroism disappeared.

What happened?

Will we ever see another isometric superhero management/tactical game? Though in need of additional mechanical depth, these games were absolutely fun. The last sniffle I heard was about interest in doing a slightly more serious incarnation ala X-Men.

Bill Ramey · 04-07-2012, 09:58 PM

I don't think the second FF sold as well. Plus Irrational Games went on to make the Bioshock series. Maybe after Bioshock Infinite, they'll work on a third Freedom Force. I think they did plan a third one set in the 70s, and there's even some artwork around for it.

Warlok · 04-09-2012, 01:14 PM

It would be nice to know if Irrational still has an inkling to do such a game. Hopefully they might find time & resources to tear away from 'big' stuff and return to the hero realm, especially in this more indie-friendly environment.

bottleHeD · 04-30-2012, 02:07 AM

Maybe they can do it Left-4-Dead style, 4-player co-op.

Bill Ramey · 04-30-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bottleHeD

Maybe they can do it Left-4-Dead style, 4-player co-op.

That might be interesting. Dibs on Mentor.

flashn00b · 05-06-2012, 10:42 PM

I remember seeing concept art from Irrational that showed off Man-Bot and Eve if they were in the modern age of comics. Perhaps there might be hope after all.

blade12775 · 05-18-2012, 06:29 PM

I remember reading that they were done with the Freedom Force games. Can't remember the reason though. Sad really. It's an awesome game.

Empa · 06-01-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bottleHeD

Maybe they can do it Left-4-Dead style, 4-player co-op.

No that would be awful.

04-03-2012, 03:03 AM	#1
Warlok Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 48 Posts: 419	Wishes For A New Freedom Force This has to be one of the unsung tragedies of game development... the studio was humming along fine for a while, then all of a sudden - POOF - any and all superheroism disappeared. What happened? Will we ever see another isometric superhero management/tactical game? Though in need of additional mechanical depth, these games were absolutely fun. The last sniffle I heard was about interest in doing a slightly more serious incarnation ala X-Men. Last edited by Warlok: 04-09-2012 at 01:11 PM. Reason: crappy grammar

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04-07-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
Bill Ramey Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 195 Posts: 289	I don't think the second FF sold as well. Plus Irrational Games went on to make the Bioshock series. Maybe after Bioshock Infinite, they'll work on a third Freedom Force. I think they did plan a third one set in the 70s, and there's even some artwork around for it.

04-09-2012, 01:14 PM	#3
Warlok Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 48 Posts: 419	It would be nice to know if Irrational still has an inkling to do such a game. Hopefully they might find time & resources to tear away from 'big' stuff and return to the hero realm, especially in this more indie-friendly environment.

04-30-2012, 02:07 AM	#4
bottleHeD Join Date: Sep 2010 Reputation: 5 Posts: 162	Maybe they can do it Left-4-Dead style, 4-player co-op.

05-06-2012, 10:42 PM	#6
flashn00b Join Date: Apr 2005 Reputation: 269 Posts: 4,234	I remember seeing concept art from Irrational that showed off Man-Bot and Eve if they were in the modern age of comics. Perhaps there might be hope after all.

05-18-2012, 06:29 PM	#7
blade12775 Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 74	I remember reading that they were done with the Freedom Force games. Can't remember the reason though. Sad really. It's an awesome game.