See first screens from Highlander game

by Justin McElroy { Jan 18th 2008 at 11:25AM }

When we told you about a new trailer for Highlander Tuesday, we bemoaned the lack of information about the game (or any art that included actual people for that matter). Today, it seems as if our prayers have been answered with some new images from the game giving us a glimpse at the titular Immortal, as well as some of the locations he'll be traveling to like New York City and Pompeii.

What we don't know is if these screens are from in-game footage or if they're just concept art. We've emailed Eidos for more info but, in the meantime, feel free to postulate your theories below.

Gallery: Highlander

Tags: eidos, highlander

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Fernando Rocker @ Jan 18th 2008 11:35AM

Doesn't look good.

Co @ Jan 18th 2008 11:48AM

That is NOT in-game footage.

Andy @ Jan 18th 2008 11:59AM

That's Neo on the left, and Trinity is in that helicopter. The builing on the right is gonna need some new windows.

t_m @ Jan 19th 2008 8:38AM

what doesn't look good?

VampireHunter Z @ Jan 18th 2008 11:39AM

Or C both. The blur from the helicopter shot is a little too smooth.

Decanus @ Jan 18th 2008 11:39AM

Hope u get to be your own guy instead of mccloud

jynxycat @ Jan 18th 2008 11:40AM

Will it be better than the Jaguar version ?

aaron_k7 @ Jan 18th 2008 11:41AM

Infinite lives FTW!!! Unless you get your head cut off of course.

GRANTED @ Jan 18th 2008 11:43AM

its not amazing but the artistic style is in keeping with the movies: dark and dreary. playing through different eras/societies is admittedly kind of cool. smooth out those polygons, please.

ThornedVenom @ Jan 18th 2008 11:49AM

I declare a debate about whether videogames should converge to movies or not!

xFenixKnightx @ Jan 18th 2008 11:44AM

Some look like in-game and some look like concept art. Looks ok I guess. Doubt it will be AAA

nerrrrrrd @ Jan 18th 2008 11:45AM

it would suck to be immortal with herpes.

ThornedVenom @ Jan 18th 2008 11:48AM

Beautiful sequel to Prince of Persia. ;P

paragraph @ Jan 18th 2008 11:56AM

Q: For the DS Version do I shout "THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!" when I kill people?

Also:

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

P.S.

The game looks rough, as previously stated, but this early on i think thats to be expected. Once it's brushed up it looks like it could be fun... it's a shame i never got THAT in to Highlander to get the game... but it'll deserve a rental when it comes out...

DemonGSides @ Jan 18th 2008 12:02PM

I think it looks good...

Kangstarr @ Jan 18th 2008 12:10PM

Does anybody even care about Highlander anymore? Out of all of the films, original series, and even the anime - they all pretty much sucked except the first one w/ Sean Connery.

When they added aliens and ufos to the Highlander mythos they might as well have stuck Christopher Lambert on a pair of skis so he could jump over a shark.

The Dude @ Jan 18th 2008 12:18PM

Actually, the alien angle was pulled out when the director's cut of Highlander 2 hit the shelves; it is NOT canon. (Damn, I'm a nerd.) So many games are jumping on the time travel theme these days, it's only natural that a Highlander game come to market.

Endgame was actually pretty good, and the series held up quite well. If they can nail the swordfight mechanics and actually hire a good writer, this could be a great game.

robert @ Jan 18th 2008 12:28PM

immortal or not jumping on top of a helicopter in flight is a really bad idea... the odds of it removing your head are pretty high.

fanguad @ Jan 18th 2008 12:40PM

Oops, didn't see your post until after I hit Add.

fanguad @ Jan 18th 2008 12:39PM

It hasn't been mentioned yet, but even if you're immortal, jumping into a flying helicopter *from above* isn't exactly the brightest idea.

Cookie and Cream Wizard @ Jan 18th 2008 12:40PM

I love how people leave comments were they act like they know something about game design. But in reality they don't know jack shit. It's so funny to read.

They don't realize the amount of work, energy and time that goes into creating one game today. but yet comment has if their a pro game designer or whatever.

I hate this generation with a passion. Everyone on the internet is a game designer now!

Shagittarius @ Jan 18th 2008 1:34PM

his name is fernando.

hvnlysoldr @ Jan 18th 2008 3:02PM

Everyone on Joystiq eh? (hides game making programs) I have no idea where you get that idea.

jynxycat @ Jan 18th 2008 5:25PM

joystiq = the internet

colin @ Jan 18th 2008 8:27PM

we are the public. individually qualified or not, we make criticisms, and our opinions in mass make a difference and are therefore qualified.

StrangeBum @ Jan 18th 2008 12:41PM

Did anybody else notice the UCS in the bottom left of some of those screens? Either they didn't care to properly publish these images, or they totally forgot about it being in there. Kind of funny either way.

And I think that some look in-game, some look concept artish. Either way, it doesn't look too bad. Kind of Prince of Persia-ish.

kbomb1upc @ Jan 18th 2008 1:07PM

If that's in-game footage it's not bad.

Snake Eyes XIII @ Jan 18th 2008 1:10PM

Yeah, the dock scene is a render. I did see the compass in the lower left corner.

kbomb1upc @ Jan 18th 2008 4:24PM

Cool avatar

Loki_d20 @ Jan 18th 2008 1:16PM

The first three look like concept or modified game screens while the last two should be in-game. If the first three are unmodified in-game screens, then it looks good. Not up to some people's artistic standards, but you can't please those types it seems.