We need a little more White Knight Story in our lives...
by Nick Doerr 
{ Oct 7th 2006 at 10:00PM }
It's been a little while since we've heard about Level 5's White Knight Story, arguably one of the coolest games shown at TGS, less arguably and more accepted as the most badass RPG shown at TGS. Akihiro Hino, producer of White Knight Story, sat down for a quickie with IGN recently. There, some interesting pieces of information were revealed... mostly resulting in mad respect points.First off, they expect to have a full RPG experience -- we mean a 50-60 hour gameplay time, which no next-gen game has even come close to attaining. This means the game will take its time in development. That's a situation Hino had to fight for. Initially, there was some pressure by Sony to try to get the game out in time for the PS3's launch window. That would have cut the story, thereby the whole experience, short. Respect for taking the time to make a good game, Level 5. Respect. We'll see this game in 2007, hopefully.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kia @ Oct 8th 2006 1:30AM
"First off, they expect to have a full RPG experience -- we mean a 50-60 hour gameplay time, which no next-gen game has even come close to attaining."
Someone hasn't played Enchanted Arms much, I see. Surely you're not so blinded by your PS3-love to ignore the 360 as a next-gen machine.
Ray @ Oct 8th 2006 2:28AM
I clocked in over 50 hours into Oblivion before I realized that my life was being taken over by *gasp* a next-gen console!
stumpie @ Oct 8th 2006 11:17AM
"we mean a 50-60 hour gameplay time, which no next-gen game has even come close to attaining"
Oblivion will give you 200 hours of play if you work through all of the different aspects fo the game. Must have been drunk during the interview.
Chris @ Oct 9th 2006 9:12AM
True, Oblivion is a life-sink, but it's not next gen. At least not until it's on the PS3 and Kaz SAYS it's next gen.
ndoerr @ Oct 9th 2006 9:16AM
@ Chris -- I was going to say something along those lines, but I've been busy. Here goes, hate me if you really want. I don't consider Oblivion next-gen because it's a PC game. PC titles aren't limited to "ANY-gen" because PC gaming is a constantly evolving medium. And Enchanted Arms? It's barely 40 hours. I don't count that as an epic RPG experience. Just me, though. Maybe it was a speed run, who knows. Even so, I stand by my claim.