We don't know if it's the animation, the sense of speed or maybe just the borrowed Danny Elfman score, but we're feeling like this canceled rendering of the Scarlet Speedster is a definite missed opportunity.
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See 'The Flash' superhero game in action -- before it disappeared
by Justin McElroy 
on Oct 8th 2009 11:57AM
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We don't know if it's the animation, the sense of speed or maybe just the borrowed Danny Elfman score, but we're feeling like this canceled rendering of the Scarlet Speedster is a definite missed opportunity.
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Reader Comments (90)
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:18PM PlatinumSkeet said
I think if they make a flash game to get the theme right they should change perception to where everything moves normal but when you start to run everything goes slow-motion. Right now it just looks kinda like the Superman game with the sprint button stuck on.
Plus a little nagging point in 00:53 flash moves so fast he's not effected by gravity so why jump over water when he can run right over it and still gain speed? These guys should take a look at the comics and cartoons before making a game.
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Plus a little nagging point in 00:53 flash moves so fast he's not effected by gravity so why jump over water when he can run right over it and still gain speed? These guys should take a look at the comics and cartoons before making a game.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:58PM Dr Bear PHD said
Ummm nobody remembers when they raced on the old superman animated series?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_VIcAWSD-E
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_VIcAWSD-E
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 1:24PM cbarrentos said
@CTC XBL-supapaypamawio
are we talking about Pre-Crisis or Post-Crisis Superman?
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are we talking about Pre-Crisis or Post-Crisis Superman?
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 1:28PM Fullmetal Salchemist said
"Superman can give Flash a run for his money"
No. Gods, no. Pre-Crisis Superman was able to keep up with Jay Garrick and I think Barry. By the time Wally took the mantle, Flash was so fast he was able to: go faster than light, run so fast he was able to save someone's soul before they died, and run so fast he could travel through time.
They never give concrete numbers, but I think Superman tops out around speed of sound, and The Flash is able to travel at Ludicrous Speed and go plaid.
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No. Gods, no. Pre-Crisis Superman was able to keep up with Jay Garrick and I think Barry. By the time Wally took the mantle, Flash was so fast he was able to: go faster than light, run so fast he was able to save someone's soul before they died, and run so fast he could travel through time.
They never give concrete numbers, but I think Superman tops out around speed of sound, and The Flash is able to travel at Ludicrous Speed and go plaid.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 1:35PM L3gato said
superman = speed of sound
flash =speed of light
He is still pretty slow even in that video. He could probably finish every villain before they start their plan except speedy villains I guess. It's pretty hard to make a game about him and I'm glad they didn't continue with this one if they every do...he's a crap ton faster than this.
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flash =speed of light
He is still pretty slow even in that video. He could probably finish every villain before they start their plan except speedy villains I guess. It's pretty hard to make a game about him and I'm glad they didn't continue with this one if they every do...he's a crap ton faster than this.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 2:20PM The Wicker Man said
The Stig is the only man who may defeat the Flash.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 3:29PM Marco le Polo said
I found one of my dad's old comic books where Superman does race the Flash. On the cover it shows both of them, neck and neck, at the finish line.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 3:31PM bongoes said
The Flash(II, III & IV) is the fastest superhero ever. He tops out around the speed of light. The Flash I (Jay Garrick) isn't that fast but is still only behind the other Flashes, it's probably because he's old. Of course, Flash IV (Bart Allen) is now back to his younger self and is Kid Flash, therefore not as fast. Flash II (Barry Allen) and III (Wally West) are around the same speed but I think Barry is faster.
Flash Fact.
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Flash Fact.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 3:37PM Fullmetal Salchemist said
"it's probably because he's old"
No, Jay is not as fast as Barry, Wally, or Bart (or any of the future speedsters) because he doesn't get his power from the Speed Force. The added benefit, is that if the Speed Force goes apeshit (which it does, often), Jay is the only one who keeps his powers.
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No, Jay is not as fast as Barry, Wally, or Bart (or any of the future speedsters) because he doesn't get his power from the Speed Force. The added benefit, is that if the Speed Force goes apeshit (which it does, often), Jay is the only one who keeps his powers.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 3:39PM bongoes said
"No, Jay is not as fast as Barry, Wally, or Bart (or any of the future speedsters) because he doesn't get his power from the Speed Force. The added benefit, is that if the Speed Force goes apeshit (which it does, often), Jay is the only one who keeps his powers."
Actually he does get his powers from the speed force now. Every speedster does.
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Actually he does get his powers from the speed force now. Every speedster does.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 4:30PM Discotheque said
Umm Usain Bolt?
What about a cheetah with a jet pack?
I'm thinking we may be on to the next great arcade racing series.
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What about a cheetah with a jet pack?
I'm thinking we may be on to the next great arcade racing series.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 5:02PM Fullmetal Salchemist said
Jay gets his powers from the Speed Force now? Since when?
Goddammit, Didio.
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Goddammit, Didio.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:17PM chrisgrant said
Yeah, BottleRocket was still around after Brash folded and they lost the deal to develop The Flash. Then they were pulled off of the Splatterhouse project and, just last month, they closed their doors. Sad. :-(
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/04/bottlerocket-fizzles-out-of-existence/
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http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/04/bottlerocket-fizzles-out-of-existence/
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:35PM darkinchworm said
You could say the teams disappeared... in a flash.
YEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH
*waft*
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YEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH
*waft*
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:04PM Shagittarius said
Actually the Flash looks really slow in those videos (for how fast he's really supposed to be). I think they got it all wrong and cancelling was the right thing to do.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:16PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, the running along the highway bits make it look like he tops out around 100mph or so, even at their slowest the Flashes could reach the speed of sound, and at their highest light speed.
Glad it didn't get made, it's just one of those games where the powers just wouldn't work if you want to remain true to the character.
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Glad it didn't get made, it's just one of those games where the powers just wouldn't work if you want to remain true to the character.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 1:19PM Shagittarius said
"yeah but how would you control a character moving at the speed of sound or light when your TV won't even refresh that fast?"
LOL!....
Not sure if serious...
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LOL!....
Not sure if serious...
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 1:56PM AoE said
Yeah, watching that video I got flashbacks of crap like the last Superman game, and the Iron Man game... It might be cool to see the Flash in game form, but the way they were executing here doesn't seem to do justice to the character at all. It may as well have been called Superhero: The Sandbox Game for all of the generic gameplay and reliance on tired genre cliches they've displayed in this footage.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:06PM (Unverified) said
Looks like this had potential, would have beaten Superman 64 at any rate.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:06PM (Unverified) said
they might as well make another justice heroes game
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:49PM (Unverified) said
Looks like the gameplay exactly matches that of Superman Returns...without the flying. Probably a good thing they canceled this one.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:11PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Maybe Warner Bros. will do it in house now, we can dream right?
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:12PM (Unverified) said
Honestly i think the game probably would've been another average and generic superhero game. And someone mentioned how the game would bascially be like a Sonic game of sorts, which i agree with and that can be taken as a good or bad thing.
I dont know if The Flash is a good character to base a game off of though. He's a rather straightforward character and i cant see anyone spending more than an hour on the game before getting bored. The Green Lantern on the other hand, and similar characters would provide a larger base of skills and possibilities to work with.
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I dont know if The Flash is a good character to base a game off of though. He's a rather straightforward character and i cant see anyone spending more than an hour on the game before getting bored. The Green Lantern on the other hand, and similar characters would provide a larger base of skills and possibilities to work with.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 12:12PM shimrra74 said
Flash is an okay hero but I never thought his persona was as prominent as say Batman. His main power is to move at the speed of light how can you control a character on screen that moves that fast?
Just cause he is a comic book hero do you need to make a video game out of him? Whats next an Aquaman ga.....NVM.
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Just cause he is a comic book hero do you need to make a video game out of him? Whats next an Aquaman ga.....NVM.
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