Dead Island's effect on Parents

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Eythan said:
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Geeze, I don't know if I want to play this game anymore... that was depressing.

I enjoy Dead Rising 2 because it goes over the top, it's whacky with a touch of tension and everything seems to stick. But that... that I don't know if I can go through in a game, generally speaking I play to be entertained not holding myself in the fetal position crying out of sadness -- I prefer to cry out of fear, thank you very much. It did actually reach me, though, so that's worth something.

But man, that bummed me out.

[sub]For the record, I didn't cry... but I probably should have and that I didn't makes me a horrible person.[/sub]
Your not a horrible person :) i will admit this is quite a sad trailer, I myself don't have any kids so I dont know how it can feel to imagine that it was your little girl or something but yeah, i would imagine that this would be worse to parents than to people without children?
Probably, but I've been able to put my shoes in their place before and feel it. The feeling is obviously stronger with real life events, but that's life. I suppose I just know it's bits of code and data, which doesn't affect me as much. Which is surprising that I felt anything at all, as I am generally - while in Role-playing Games a saint, but - a maniacal master-fiend of proportions unheard of in games like Saints Row. The defibrillator is my friend.

And after reading the below post...


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Mr. Grey said:
I just want to let you know- you're not a horrible person for not crying. It just means you dealt with it differently. Everyone has their own way with taking things in, which even the ones who do not cry can feel worse then someone who does cry. Just depends all the same.

Besides that, I agree with you- the video is literally tragic and one of the first trailers I ever saw of an upcoming game that actually got to me. Not some awesome action scene, or a funny ad.. it literally took me by surprise with how sad and moving it was. Not to mention making it based on Zombies is a big props to the Company that was able to make this meaningful. I actually teared, because they actually showed emotion and didn't censor the girl being attacked. That's not common at all in games, believe me.

Dead Rising was cool of course, and I really enjoy playing Left 4 Dead (1 and 2) because they are crafty with the Zombie invasion. This game however.. will show much promise, more then what games aim for (like graphics, fun, entertainment, ect.) I can take this as an actual movie if I felt like seeing the game as that. Anyhow, we're only human so just be yourself :)

OT: If the Dad saw this, he must of been pretty hurt to see that girl in the game die, thus thought of his daughter so his reaction was expected. However, if he stood in watch, he probably embraced the idea and probably will show love and support for his daughter, caring more about her cause anything can happen. I sure would of done that no doubt. Just can't wait for this game and see how much depth it goes into overall.
... I have to say you certainly know how to sell the game. In fact, reading your post pretty much confirmed I should pick it up as I'd actually like to see if they can take this seriously. Most of these games never are, which is disappointing -- to an extent, Dead Rising 2 is fun after all. But yeah, I was taken aback by it -- especially given I've played Dead Rising 2 as the latest zombie game and the premise came off as it but grittier. Guess I didn't know it was going for an honest atmosphere too.

Still, I'll miss the ability to attach a machete to a broomstick. If only I could dress up as an elderly janitor... I'd be living a story that should be told.
 

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I dont have a child, but I generally dislike seeing children die or suffer in things, when I dont have any problems with the kids. Its more because I was so afriad of everything as a child, and I would hate for me to suffer as a kid, so I would not wish that on others.
 

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Saelune said:
I dont have a child, but I generally dislike seeing children die or suffer in things, when I dont have any problems with the kids. Its more because I was so afriad of everything as a child, and I would hate for me to suffer as a kid, so I would not wish that on others.
Did this affect you emotionally? like did it almost make you cry or did you just not like watching it?
 

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Eythan said:
Saelune said:
I dont have a child, but I generally dislike seeing children die or suffer in things, when I dont have any problems with the kids. Its more because I was so afriad of everything as a child, and I would hate for me to suffer as a kid, so I would not wish that on others.
Did this affect you emotionally? like did it almost make you cry or did you just not like watching it?
I did not cry, but it made me very uncomfortable, especcially at the begining, and when she was being attacked...yeesh.
Dont think Im against the trailer though or anything...
 

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Saelune said:
Eythan said:
Saelune said:
I dont have a child, but I generally dislike seeing children die or suffer in things, when I dont have any problems with the kids. Its more because I was so afriad of everything as a child, and I would hate for me to suffer as a kid, so I would not wish that on others.
Did this affect you emotionally? like did it almost make you cry or did you just not like watching it?
I did not cry, but it made me very uncomfortable, especcially at the begining, and when she was being attacked...yeesh.
Dont think Im against the trailer though or anything...
Fair enough :)
 

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I recently watched a video on youtube of somebody watching the Dead Island trailer
The person I watched watching the trailer was a father of a young girl, (Geoff from Achievement Hunter) now the reason im posting this is i want to know this:

Is this how it will affect all parents and if not is it because they are "heartless" or just able to deal with it?

Im just wondering! :D

EDIT: The guy watching the video couldnt watch it, he got about 30 seconds in then switched it off and went away
Fuck me that was heart wrenching, I wish I wasn't such a sissy when it comes to family stuff like that. That was a damn good trailer, and I hope Dead Island delivers that sort of depth in story.
 

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Rayne870 said:
Eythan said:
I recently watched a video on youtube of somebody watching the Dead Island trailer
The person I watched watching the trailer was a father of a young girl, (Geoff from Achievement Hunter) now the reason im posting this is i want to know this:

Is this how it will affect all parents and if not is it because they are "heartless" or just able to deal with it?

Im just wondering! :D

EDIT: The guy watching the video couldnt watch it, he got about 30 seconds in then switched it off and went away
Fuck me that was heart wrenching, I wish I wasn't such a sissy when it comes to family stuff like that. That was a damn good trailer, and I hope Dead Island delivers that sort of depth in story.
We can only hope! I really do hope it does though, I mean a game with that depth would be incredible!
 

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ravensheart18 said:
The scene has nothing to do with the actual in game story. They therefore created a script around that girl for no reason other than shock value. That's ignorant.

You'd think the trailer should actually be game related.
That isn't what this topics about, sorry but if you would like to talk about that then please go to another topic, not this one :)
 

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Tankichi said:
Smallfry said:
Why the crap are you letting your child play this anyways?
Because parenting is a choice and he is failing.

OT: I Couldn't care less to what other people think or how parents feel about their kids playing this. they shouldn't be letting their kids play it and i don't care if they think its evil and violent. This is probably the only trailer i have ever seen that made me think "This is a "Real Worldly" depiction of a zombie attack". Children won't be spared.
You have misread this, NO child has played this, I created this post so people can talk about how they think parents would react to this, so please, if you just came to say you don't care then please leave this topic alone.
 

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In a hilarious turn of events, it turns out this game is more like Dead Rising 2 than anything. Quite a misleading trailer.
I hope it isn't, I actually hope its an emotion rich game, i like games that can actually drag you into the story if ya get me? i mean yeah dead rising 2 did that with katie and everything but the overall silly-ness of the game kinda ruined it (e.g. wearing womens clothes and riding a tiny pink tricycle)
Nope, it's a pretty goofy game. [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1153496p1.html]
 

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ultrachicken said:
Eythan said:
ultrachicken said:
In a hilarious turn of events, it turns out this game is more like Dead Rising 2 than anything. Quite a misleading trailer.
I hope it isn't, I actually hope its an emotion rich game, i like games that can actually drag you into the story if ya get me? i mean yeah dead rising 2 did that with katie and everything but the overall silly-ness of the game kinda ruined it (e.g. wearing womens clothes and riding a tiny pink tricycle)
Nope, it's a pretty goofy game. [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1153496p1.html]
That kinda sucks :/
 

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Eythan said:
ultrachicken said:
Eythan said:
ultrachicken said:
In a hilarious turn of events, it turns out this game is more like Dead Rising 2 than anything. Quite a misleading trailer.
I hope it isn't, I actually hope its an emotion rich game, i like games that can actually drag you into the story if ya get me? i mean yeah dead rising 2 did that with katie and everything but the overall silly-ness of the game kinda ruined it (e.g. wearing womens clothes and riding a tiny pink tricycle)
Nope, it's a pretty goofy game. [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1153496p1.html]
That kinda sucks :/
It's disappointing all right.
 

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Lets put it this was, what would happen if you got a parent to watch Sophie's Choice

Parents find watching things which can make them think of their own children in pain or in danger difficult
 

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ultrachicken said:
Eythan said:
ultrachicken said:
Eythan said:
ultrachicken said:
In a hilarious turn of events, it turns out this game is more like Dead Rising 2 than anything. Quite a misleading trailer.
I hope it isn't, I actually hope its an emotion rich game, i like games that can actually drag you into the story if ya get me? i mean yeah dead rising 2 did that with katie and everything but the overall silly-ness of the game kinda ruined it (e.g. wearing womens clothes and riding a tiny pink tricycle)
Nope, it's a pretty goofy game. [http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1153496p1.html]
That kinda sucks :/
It's disappointing all right.
Do you have any links besides IGN? I'm not saying the IGN writers are bad or anything, but I generally like to have a second opinion or at least a gameplay vid. Especially when the first opinion is IGN