Momentum AS releases an updated information and features list for its widely anticipated sequel to Culpa Innata and the continued adventures of Phoenix Wallis


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Culpa Innata: Chaos Rising





For new screenshots from the game, click here.


At a Glance Game Features Include:




Additional Technical Features





Enhanced Character animation




Game Graphics Engine

Thank you Becky for the info. This is one game I am looking forward to so much!

Thanks, Becky. This is my most anticipated game!

Thanks, Becky! I'm excited about this one.

Awww Becky

Thanks for the rapid posting

And check your inbox - something special for GB

It was already planned, but first I had to get a google mails sent to world wide press (and then maybe eat) fooood, is so good.

Note: If you check the screenshots again here, you'll notice a new exclusive screenshot showing Phoenix talking to Nadya Rakhmanova, the manager of a bar in Odessa called the "Bandit Queen."

Nadya is

Thanks, Becky! It will be interesting to see how the interaction with Nadya will differ depending on which character the player is controlling.

Also, the characters' faces look even better than they did in Culpa 1.

Thanks Becky, Can't wait for this. I really enjoyed the first one.

Looks interesting. This one is worth waiting for

I am really looking forward to this one. Thanks so much for the update becky.

Thanks for sharing Becky. It looks good!

There's only two future games that would make me consider upgrading my computers graphics if it doesn't meet the requirements; Dreamfall chapters and Culpa innata 2.

OH I am so excited, I really enjoyed Culpa Innata, and looking forward to Chaos Rising.

Can anyone tell me if we still get to play dress up with our character? I enjoyed that but she really needs more of a wardrobe.

Will she have more clothes to choose from? As a woman I found it so much fun in a game where the character doesn't wear the same clothes through the entire game.

One other comment to the game designers, I suggest you let her eat once in a while instead of just sitting at a table. Also seeing her sleep would be nice also. Poor woman.

Reminds me of April in Longest Journey, hope this game have bring similar gaming experience

Screenies some of them look nice the ones without ppl in dont look so good tho as there is no HDR lighting outside or bloom so everything looks coated in dull generic light setup.

Although we have all the HDR lighting, rendering effects (such as Bloom, depth of field)...

Unfortunately bloom effects are over emphasized in still frame captures and so such effects were not activated for these in game grabs. The point of these new frames was to show some first looks at a few game environments. Same applies to particle/shader effects. Grabbing still frames within a 3D rendered game with rain falling, fog effects etc - well ... the results tend to look strange and represent the actual in game experience poorly.

On a design side regarding HDR etc in general - many high end games have applied HDR lighting effects as a matter of rote and without finesse. Over use of Bloom can create a washed out appearance particularly where faces (and facial animation in specific) are critical to the gameplay and design. There were some scenes in a few recent console games where my retinas felt burned out.

What’s worse is the wonderful level of detail that high resolution gaming can provide (which can be wonderful to have for an adventure or quest based game) is easily washed away in a flood of brightness. Bottom line is the amount of noticeable amounts of bloom is an artistic style and design choice, and should not just be used in all games, unless and to the extent that it really works within the game.

On the other hand, since our new engine does employ the full array of HDR rendering and lighting as listed in our engine specs, a release of screens and materials that specifically highlight varied aspects of the new engine capacity and range will come. Later ...

Seems like next wave of screens would be of more interest to yourself.

Thanks for the reply gatorlaw.

I know what you mean about bloom in games especially fps games they can be overly intense.

The only game i really like that has great HDR and bloom is test drive unlimited if its anywhere near as nice and subtle but very noticeable as that game then i think i will enjoy the visual aspect of the game.

I do look forward to seeing depth of field in a adventure game tho as i dont recall seeing one with it before. I like the DoF in mass effect and hope its like that. Especially the way it was when in conversation mode.

We are aiming high

We may not break huge new ground in terms of mainstream gaming - but we are trying to raise the technical bar for what people can expect and get from adventure games. Every enhancement came with the proviso - does adding or employing it within the game build elevate the total gameplay experience and create the absorbing atmosphere we want for players as they travel through Chaos Rising.

Hearing from gamers with a broad range of gaming preferences is great. Not everyone thinks about "depth of field" etc and how these can totally enhance the whole gameplay experience. On the other hand, since we are aiming for seamless integration (as much as possible)most gamers won't notice all the discrete design & engine assisted elements that create the whole of Chaos Rising.

Still, during the development process informed encouragement is really sweet to read.

Thanks

Edit: Mass Effect was such a great game. (same for Bioshock) DoF and the approach to dialogues were a step off point for us (rather than replicate the game). We are doing some different things in Chaos Rising, our own things I could say from a design perspective. Will they work to stop that hard to get around feeling of disassociation in dialogues? We think so - time and gamers will tell us for a fact.

It has been a huge design focus this last year. Looking at dialogues from all different ways and perspectives. And having two playable characters as part of the equation, etc. What more could be done with that, well we are seeing

All good stuff in that post gatorlaw.

I can't wait for this. Whens it appearing, pelase ?

No date yet Jenny but as soon as we know, it'll be posted.

Did I miss the "specs" on this game somewhere? From this discussion, it sounds like my computer video card won't be able to handle this game.

Usually, the specs are released when the game is closer to a release date. I don't believe there is a set requirement yet.

Thanks, Ana! Didn't realize that, but makes sense.

Is this game still in development or was it canceled? I love the first Chaos and always hoped for a sequel. Thanks in advance whomever answers the question.