JohnMcMahon 661 Report post Posted October 6, 2004 This month's PCGamer in the UK had the following small write-up on the upcoming Constantine video-game : CONSTANTINE John, rather than The Great Demons are everywhere nowadays. But, luckily for us, you can't throw a crucifix without hitting a paranormal hunter, like the one and only John Constantine. Constantine is based on the forthcoming movie adaptation (starring Keanu Reeves) of the comic Hellblazer. It's a third-person demon-hunting game with an out-of-this-world-arsenal. There's a shotgun that fires buckshot in the shape of a cross, a bug in a box that confuses demons, and a nailgun firing nails from the crosses of crucified men. John also has his supernatural powers. He needs it all, hunting for clues to explain the mysterious suicide of his partner's twin sister in the demon world that lurks just beneath Los Angeles. We'll have some garlic with our stake, please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A. Heathen 1,216 Report post Posted October 6, 2004 Constantine is based on the forthcoming movie adaptation (starring Keanu Reeves) of the comic Hellblazer. It's a third-person demon-hunting game with an out-of-this-world-arsenal. Is that better than the "out of his arse wonder" ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qusoor 69 Report post Posted October 7, 2004 There's a shotgun that fires buckshot in the shape of a cross, a bug in a box that confuses demons, and a nailgun firing nails from the crosses of crucified men. Wow. And I bet there's boxes of the ammo for this weapon just lying all the fuck around. I'll be in this corner, praying that Cthulhu destroys the world before this hits the shelves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMcMahon 661 Report post Posted October 7, 2004 I've heard that while they've made superficial changes, the character of John Constantine in the game remains faithful to his comic roots. Or at least he did in the first draft of the code.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Tom Willecome 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2004 Tom said something really fucking daft here but it's gone now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THoiA 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2004 It's game based on the movie. I personally don't expect much reall HB material to be present. Now that doesn't mean it won't be a fairly good first person shooter, but it's gonna be a bit hard to give Doom 3 a run for it's money. WHat a great game that was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 38 Report post Posted October 8, 2004 Am I the only one that thought John was joking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Tom Willecome 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2004 Man I feel SO fucking stupid now. No change there then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMcMahon 661 Report post Posted October 9, 2004 Am I the only one that thought John was joking? Obviously I need better material! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.E.D.Meaner 23 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 joking about the game being made, or joking about it "remaining faithful" ? Coz either way it sounds craep, and a let down :) Next thing you know they will be making a catwoman movie and game starring halle berry! :huh: :mellow: :unsure: :rolleyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qusoor 69 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Well, does anyone remember the video game of The Mummy? It was bad. BAAAAAAAD. I wa hoping for something like Tomb Raider with Rick O'Connell instead of Lara Croft, but the setup and ideas really really made it suck. And I have a sneaking suspicion that this is going to have that same hurried feel to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMcMahon 661 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Shelves are jammed to overflowing with shithouse movie games, in fact I can't think of a decent movie-to-game off the top of my head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electricinca 89 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Robocop on the Speccy 48k was fucking excellent but that was over 10 year ago I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THoiA 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Shelves are jammed to overflowing with shithouse movie games, in fact I can't think of a decent movie-to-game off the top of my head. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Pretty much a true statement. Although I do think that Spiderman II the video game was a pretty decent run through. With that being a decent cross over game why are still doing things like that: http://gamesdomain.yahoo.com/ps2/the_incre...s/preview/47671 Run run run, press you action button, run run, press your action button three times, run run.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 38 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 I was going to mention Robocop but I remembered that it took about an hour to load in 128K mode, which sort of ruins it (better than multipart version though). Also, it was rubbish. Spiderman II is based on the Spiderman game from the PS1 so you can't really count that. My thoughts: The point 'n' click version of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade was excellent, and if you can include Fate of Atlantis and (to a lesser extent) Infernal Machine in there then so much the better. The Lucasfilm Star Wars games are mostly great, though they're not directly based on any one film so that's probably a bit unfair. A Ring game would be fun, but it's endorse piracy, since the only way to complete the game would be to copy it and pass it on to a friend. Also, if you didn't finish it in seven days, Sadako would climb through your monitor and kill you, which is a bit of a harsh learning curve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou K 1,133 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 in fact I can't think of a decent movie-to-game off the top of my head. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Goldeneye for the N64 is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogan 176 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 The point 'n' click version of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade was excellent, and if you can include Fate of Atlantis and (to a lesser extent) Infernal Machine in there then so much the better. oh, yes, those were GREAT! mind you, all lucas-arts games usually were, back in the day... A Ring game would be fun, but it's endorse piracy, since the only way to complete the game would be to copy it and pass it on to a friend. Also, if you didn't finish it in seven days, Sadako would climb through your monitor and kill you, which is a bit of a harsh learning curve. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> this concept had me laughing out loud... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.E.D.Meaner 23 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Goldeneye for the N64 is great. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> he sure aint wrong here! One of the best games ever that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou K 1,133 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 I'll vouch for Everything or Nothing also, even tho I haven't seen the flick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian 907 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 Even though it was a video game to movie example, I think we can all agree that the "Mario Brothers" movie was a fine example of what Hollywood can do with video games..... I'm still laughing about the seriousness the article related the part about "shooting nails from crucifed men".... :lol: :lol: :lol: Can't wait for the breakfast cereal with the same! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.E.D.Meaner 23 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 I'll vouch for Everything or Nothing also, even tho I haven't seen the flick. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well it actually isnt based on the movie at all :D so it doesnt really count But yes, is a great game...should get round to fisnishing that sometime (i am actually notorious for this, but only int he realm of video games, well and books, and dvd's) but all the importnat stuff I am all about getting finished when Ive started :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMcMahon 661 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 IGN First Look at Constantine Video Game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Tom Willecome 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 "The Crucifer"? Ouch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James 38 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 Crucifier sounds alright. Crucifer is just dumb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Tom Willecome 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 You know what I meant, smart arse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
