Fat Princess dev diary reveals more footage, cake

by Andrew Yoon { May 19th 2009 at 5:00PM }

The PSN-exclusive multiplayer fragfest, Fat Princess, is getting closer to release. The PlayStation.Blog has updated with a dev diary for the game which talks about the various inspirations for the game. One interesting tidbit to note: Fat Princess was actually a work-in-progress title, but the producers couldn't think of any better way of labeling the game. Good thing they kept it, because Fat Princess is becoming a real icon amongst the PlayStation hardcore.

You'll be able to watch this video again on the PlayStation Store later this week. Until then, feel free to watch this over and over again.

Tags: dev-diary, fat-princess, psn, titan-studios

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

trunks @ May 19th 2009 5:05PM

epic awesomeness...can't wait for this game

Sly697 @ May 19th 2009 5:24PM

Looks amazing.

wocyob @ May 19th 2009 5:31PM

been wanting this game ever since they first showed it.... cant wait!

Surfaced @ May 19th 2009 6:01PM

When is this scheduled for release anyway? Do we have a specific month at least?

samgt @ May 19th 2009 6:08PM

wow that must be fun to play. I never take this game seriously, but now I really do. I think I will get this game.

chimaera9 @ May 19th 2009 6:09PM

I'm sure that those of you who are excited about this game will vote my comment down, but I've been in the beta since it started and I have to say my initial excitement for the game has really, really died out. The good things first: the style and art of the game is great, and in concept, it should be a lot of fun. You can constantly make little goals for yourself and press towards them--I like trying to upgrade everything to help my team out. But the problem is the gameplay. People don't work well together but like to do their own thing, and the only solution to this would be a robust online chat mode (or some other way of coordinating). The problem with the game is the assumption that people will work together--they don't, and honestly, it's nearly impossible to steal the princess without teamwork. About the only teamwork there is occurs when people are trying to steal your team's princess, and everyone gangs up on them. That's great for the defenders, but it's so difficult to get people to work together offensively.

The single player is pointless, because the AI does not help, and as I mentioned, unless you have a group helping, there's almost no chance of rescuing your princess. The existing build allows you to only enlist the help of 3 other AI partners, and they don't do the best job as it is.

Maybe some groups/clans will form that will work together effectively, but in its current form, this game does not have lasting value beyond the initial pleasure of seeing it in action. It really is beautiful, from the artwork to the animation. I just hope they come up with more game modes and maps that involve more interesting twists, and of course, a solid method of coordinating with online friends (and offline AI.)

chimaera9 @ May 19th 2009 6:10PM

Reposting, first time didn't seem to work:

I'm sure that those of you who are excited about this game will vote my comment down, but I've been in the beta since it started and I have to say my initial excitement for the game has really, really died out. The good things first: the style and art of the game is great, and in concept, it should be a lot of fun. You can constantly make little goals for yourself and press towards them--I like trying to upgrade everything to help my team out. But the problem is the gameplay. People don't work well together but like to do their own thing, and the only solution to this would be a robust online chat mode (or some other way of coordinating). The problem with the game is the assumption that people will work together--they don't, and honestly, it's nearly impossible to steal the princess without teamwork. About the only teamwork there is occurs when people are trying to steal your team's princess, and everyone gangs up on them. That's great for the defenders, but it's so difficult to get people to work together offensively.

The single player is pointless, because the AI does not help, and as I mentioned, unless you have a group helping, there's almost no chance of rescuing your princess. The existing build allows you to only enlist the help of 3 other AI partners, and they don't do the best job as it is.

Maybe some groups/clans will form that will work together effectively, but in its current form, this game does not have lasting value beyond the initial pleasure of seeing it in action. It really is beautiful, from the artwork to the animation. I just hope they come up with more game modes and maps that involve more interesting twists, and of course, a solid method of coordinating with online friends (and offline AI.)

chimaera9 @ May 19th 2009 6:18PM

I'm sure that those of you who are excited about this game will vote my comment down, but I've been in the beta since it started and I have to say my initial excitement for the game has really, really died out. The good things first: the style and art of the game is great, and in concept, it should be a lot of fun. You can constantly make little goals for yourself and press towards them--I like trying to upgrade everything to help my team out. But the problem is the gameplay. People don't work well together but like to do their own thing, and the only solution to this would be a robust online chat mode (or some other way of coordinating). The problem with the game is the assumption that people will work together--they don't, and honestly, it's nearly impossible to steal the princess without teamwork. About the only teamwork there is occurs when people are trying to steal your team's princess, and everyone gangs up on them. That's great for the defenders, but it's so difficult to get people to work together offensively.

The single player is pointless, because the AI does not help, and as I mentioned, unless you have a group helping, there's almost no chance of rescuing your princess. The existing build allows you to only enlist the help of 3 other AI partners, and they don't do the best job as it is.

Maybe some groups/clans will form that will work together effectively, but in its current form, this game does not have lasting value beyond the initial pleasure of seeing it in action. It really is beautiful, from the artwork to the animation. I just hope they come up with more game modes and a solid method of coordinating with online friends (and offline AI.)