Quantic Dream’s QTEs Will Be Perfect for Star Wars Eclipse

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In the past few years, the video game journey of Star Wars has been quite eventful. It wasn’t until recently with Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its upcoming sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, that it found a consistent footing. Meanwhile, other titles like Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Outlaws have struggled. Interestingly, Star Wars Outlaws, despite its mixed reception, may have been better than its reviews suggested. Given the high standards that players now hold for Star Wars games, which have emerged from a less-than-stellar reputation in the past, it’s no wonder they expect more from new releases.

The reason both the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Quantic Dream’s Star Wars Eclipse carry such weight is that, upon their release (should they ever come), they are expected to create a significant impact, leaving a noticeable void. Star Wars Eclipse, in particular, is shrouded in mystery regarding its appearance, but considering Quantic Dream’s recent title, Detroit: Become Human, it’s reasonable to assume that the design structure of Eclipse could be similar. Given that Quantic Dream is renowned for immersive gameplay with high-stakes consequences in player choices, it’s likely that they will apply this style to create a equally suspenseful Star Wars experience in Eclipse.

Star Wars Eclipse Needs QTEs and Dialogue with Consequence

At this point, it’s unclear what form the upcoming game “Star Wars Eclipse” will ultimately assume upon its release. However, considering Quantic Dream’s past work, we can expect them to lean heavily on their core competencies during development. The engaging gameplay of Quantic Dream games often centers around dialogue choices and Quick Time Events (QTE), with consequences becoming severe when the time for these decisions runs out.

In the gameplay of Star Wars Eclipse, there might be surprising departures from Quantic Dream’s usual approach, but given their unique skills and precision in this area, they should leverage these strengths rather than sticking to tradition. It’s crucial to note that if Star Wars Eclipse primarily offers Quick Time Events (QTEs), dialogue, light exploration/investigation, it must not shy away from incorporating significant decision-making moments and high-impact actions as a key aspect of its gameplay and storyline.

How Lightsaber Duels Could Look as Arresting QTEs

If Quantic Dream doesn’t fundamentally change its approach to gameplay, it’s plausible that the “action-adventure” tag for Star Wars Eclipse could mean that lightsaber duels and blaster gunplay are primarily Quick Time Events (QTEs). While a dedicated combat system might be more desirable based on typical Star Wars game standards, there’s no denying that a botched QTE leading to lightsaber dismemberment could make for an exhilarating gaming experience.

Quantic Dream has proven its ability to smoothly create and transition between various narrative branches, making it enticing to imagine that every possible scenario when lightsabers clash would lead to captivating character growth. Characters like Anakin Skywalker and his son Luke in the Star Wars universe have sported prosthetic limbs, and it would be thrilling if each player’s character developed a distinctive appearance as they follow different branching storylines.

Similarly, it’s crucial to consider swift resolutions as an option – conflicts, particularly those involving Jedi or Sith characters, should strive to capture the palpable tension and fear reminiscent of the climactic duel in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, between Count Dooku, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin.

In this approach, players will find themselves deeply involved in each lightsaber clash as they understand that losing a fight might lead to significant repercussions – not only for their character but also potentially for non-player characters. It would seem unrealistic for Quantic Dream to take on a Star Wars game and be expected to revolutionize the gameplay mechanics, especially since they’ve been consistent with their design choices. However, those aspects could prove thrilling in the upcoming title, Eclipse.

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2025-01-20 04:33