gannonroader Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 (edited) GRAND THEFT AUTO + DESPERADO = TOTAL OVERDOSE Well friends, for the first time since GTA3, I've found a game that actually genuinely makes you think "hey now, finally someone else is gettin it right!" I mean, there is still a chance that this game could turn out bad, don't get me wrong, but from what i've seen, it's in the "hopefull" category for sure! Heres a couple screens to wet the whistle. THE RUNDOWN "The year is 1989 and deep in the sweltering heat of the Mayan jungle, camouflaged among the Inca ruins, Ernesto Cruz catches his breath for a few moments and admires his handiwork, bodies strewn across the temple ruins, as he makes a last gasp effort to board a DEA plane to take him to safety. He never made it home, the tragic victim of an alleged overdose." "Two weeks ago Ernesto’s son, Ramiro Cruz, was hauled out of jail by the DEA to be told his twin brother, Tommy, works for them as an undercover agent and has some new information about their father’s death. But, Tommy has had an accident with a hand grenade and now Ramiro must take his brother’s place in an undercover operation closing in on the ruthless drug cartel overlord Papa Muerte." According to the Total Overdose site, gameplay in total overdose will see players "crash cars, steal hats, shoot bad guys with style, jump bikes, fight in the street, meet girls, shoot more bad guys, find your fathers killer, hot-wire tractors, eat burritos, catch planes, [and] drink tequila." The game's trailer, viewable here, shows its frenetic gameplay and irreverent comedy in action--and packs nearly a dozen movie references into 30 seconds. Give its eerie resemblance to the Grand Theft Auto series, it should come as little surprise that Take-Two Interactive helped develop the game. According to a freely downloadable business plan stamped "confidential" on developer Deadline Games' Web, Take-Two helped "finance production" of Total Overdose. However, Take-Two representatives told GameSpot the game was "not a Take-Two product." According to its site, Total Overdose will ship in "Summer 2005" for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and PC. Given its subject matter, the game will almost certainly be rated "M" for Mature when it arrives in the US. However, when that will be is unclear, as the site currently only lists the game with a PEGI rating of 18+ and SCi traditionally publishes in Europe. Representatives for the publisher were unavailable for comment as of press time. OFFICIAL SITE Edited March 17, 2005 by gannonroader Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Freak-2001 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Ha looks just like Desparado what with the cool minigun quitar cases he he Anyway this could be another True Crime but then again it could be our answer to a GTA in Mexico. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2665618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCJ. Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 at the moment this is looking like a good game, that has alot of potential, however, im always skeptical of these games, concidering past failures Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2667266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonroader Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Well I mean, that's a given. Theres been tonnes of companies that try to reproduce the gta experience, and for some reason, nobody really succeeded yet, and theres more to come. Konami is working on one, then theres a new activision action driver i'm pretty sure(besides True Crime, starring snoop dogg)then there is the true crime sequel. I'm sure we will see a getaway sequel( I believe it has already been confirmed for a new unnanounced european city), then theres also some new ones featuring online play such as the new massive mp online game from the creator of gta, and a few others but not much info yet. So far, this is the only one (with a bit of info, and a couple screenies) that grabbed my attention. I think it looks real good, and real polished, and still has a couple months of development left. I think theres gonna be some corny dialogue like true crime, but that's not tooo bad if the gameplays great. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2667654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 damnit, why cant companies release demos. you cant really judge a game until you played it. driv3r looked like it was going to be amazing but it played like crap. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2667657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCspeed34 Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Wow!! That think looks f*cking awesome! If that thing comes out, 'm buying it for sure Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2667659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauer Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 If that thing comes out, 'm buying it for sure I'm going to hold you to that. All aboard the Driv3r train! The first stop will be some amazing visuals and a lot of hype, then we are going to plummet into a ravine! Enjoy the ride! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Willy Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Wow!! That think looks f*cking awesome! If that thing comes out, 'm buying it for sure Why? Because gannonroader compared it to GTA? You barely know anything about the game, I feel sorry for you and your money-spending skills. I mean please, GTA Mexico? That shotgun he has in one picture is like four pixels. Is this for the Gameboy? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulioCaesar Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 This game definetely looks cool, the models and some of the textures generally look alot better than GTA, and I'm liking the time and setting alot. If theres alot of open spaces with trees and deserts then I'll start considering this game more seriously. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA's Rocky Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Clones!!! Rockstar War The attack of the GTA Clone Graphics is nice though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentKiller Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 ... it could be our answer to a GTA in Mexico. Nah, I wanted a GTA set in Mexico City, it would be a lot funnier and it won't highlight the typical Mexican stereotype that much... Also, as I said in the other (locked) topic, they should know signs and advertisements in (rural) Mexico are not in English... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonroader Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 to the guy complaining about the texture quality on the shotgun, #1-Who cares what the graphics look like #2-Maybe they sacrificiced a few textures for something else? #3-The game still has months of development left. I'm not saying you gotta like it, just saying don't cross it out yet. I'm not saying this game is gonna rule by any means, just saying its worth keeping an eye on. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Jones Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I honestly couldn't hold it in but.. That last picture of the Grandma holding the knife really looks like Bernie Mac in a way.. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdave Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 This looks pretty good, graphics are looking sharp, and storyline sunds interesting, I like the pic where he is about to shoot the crazy chicken lady! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2668765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystk Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 This looks cool, but everyone knows that it cannot be better than Grand Theft Auto . Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2669233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 That game is mine. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2669236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Pfft, not another Driv3r clone. It'll probably suck, you know. I didn't realise people here would have heard of Desperado. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2669837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I know a developer of this game at another forum, he gave out some videos of this a few weeks ago. I'll try to find them again. In general the graphics do look pretty sh*tty as Slick said, but then again so did GTA3. Rarely do you see models up close when you're in-game though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2670136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I love the guy in the first screen with his hands inside the telephone pole. Could be a good game, if they can keep it from feeling too much like GTA (if that's possible). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2670138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightmare Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I love the guy in the first screen with his hands inside the telephone pole. Could be a good game, if they can keep it from feeling too much like GTA (if that's possible). I think his arms are folded in front of him? The guys who made it are using their own engine, so it shouldn't feel like GTA. That also means it might play like True Crime or Driv3r though... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2670146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaywire Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 It looks too much like a mix of Postal 2 and True Crime... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2670252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrAgMaN Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Dont critisize the graphics its not even the finished version.-Peace Out Yo Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2671076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCspeed34 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Wow!! That think looks f*cking awesome! If that thing comes out, 'm buying it for sure Why? Because gannonroader compared it to GTA? You barely know anything about the game, I feel sorry for you and your money-spending skills. I mean please, GTA Mexico? That shotgun he has in one picture is like four pixels. Is this for the Gameboy? Uh, 4 pixels? wtf?!? And who said I was going to buy this for the gameplay? The models and textures alone are gold for GTA-Style renders. And also, I never read gannons post. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2671582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mista_G Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 ahhhh desperado its just to bad they didn't give him long hair and make him look like Antonio Bandaras, then the game would be even more kick ass! looks kinda cool. Lets hope its actually worth it in the end. Graphis are not bad, gameplay seems a bit different from GTA style, the car textures are crisp and look alot more real then the ones gta cars use. This could be a promising game Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2671587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I love the guy in the first screen with his hands inside the telephone pole. Could be a good game, if they can keep it from feeling too much like GTA (if that's possible). I think his arms are folded in front of him? D'oh! I see it now. It looked like he had no hands at first glance. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2671788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey. Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 (edited) This looks cool, but everyone knows that it cannot be better than Grand Theft Auto . Yeah, it wont ever top GTA. But it will be GTA with a different feel. And i especially love the notion of shooting people with guitar cases with stylish shooting sequences simmilar to desperado. It seems like a game i would buy. HOLY sh*t, HE JUST RAN UP A WALL AND SHOT PEOPLE. (check trailer.) More Screens for the children.: Edited March 19, 2005 by Spidey. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2673159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusm Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 A couple of those really look like he did Bullet Time. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2676849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gela Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 what... the... f*ck..... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2676960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
el f'n loco Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 A couple of those really look like he did Bullet Time. He actually is using bullet time. Just look at the official site here. It says there are some time features like in PoP - sands of time. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2875673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I've waited for this game ever since I read about it. I think it's going to be awesome. I love how the scoring (of killing) scores like Tony hawks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/183992-official-total-overdose-topic/#findComment-2875701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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