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Article #36962Re: THIEF 4 Really is in Production
From: J.H.
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:47
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:47
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Albert Conklin wrote:
> J.H. wrote:
>> Trimble Bracegirdle wrote:
>>> Your comment J.H. illustrates the problem barrier any sequel comes up
>>> against.
>>> You hate T3 ..many complained that it was 'not right'.
>>>
>>> BUT I started the Thief games with T3 & (with some reservations) like
>>> it.
>>> I went to T2 later & like it but don't have a need to compare.
>>>
>>> T4 would be hated both by T3 & separately, T2 people .
>>> Its only hope for a good reception is if its just very good .
>>> (\__/)
>>> (='.'=)
>>> (")_(") mouse (can't please all of the people any of the time
>>> sometimes)
>>>
>>
>> i think they made it impossible themselves to be happy with any new
>> thief game. the ending was ridiculous! the outcome of the main
>> storyline meant we would never have our thief back (as we knew him).
>> providing 3rd person view (mistake!!) as an option destroyed the
>> feeling of being there, and gave garett an identity outside of the
>> player. we never really had a face before outside of shadows and some
>> artwork. and garrett turned out to be one *uuuugly* dude!
>
> Lol....about the Ugly part.
> Even though it was optional, I disliked the option of siding with one
> faction or the other, or both, or neither. Garrett is a loaner.
> Haven't played it, but the subtitled game "Chaos Theory" starts off
> with a stealth only level. You can shoot out some lights with a silencer
> to keep it dark. It would arouse a few bad guys, but you were still
> being stealthy.
> Also had some lock picking in it similar to T3.
> Albert
> Albert
do you mean splinter cell?
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