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The History of the Stealth Game

From Metal Gear to Splinter Cell and Everything in Between

Format: Hardback
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For many, video games are like magic. They hide in the dark and then appear from nowhere, fully formed. Based on over a dozen firsthand interviews that cover genre-defining games and the titles that inspired them Metal Gear Solid, Thief, Deus Ex, Dishonored, Assassin's Creed, Hitman, Splinter Cell, Prey, The Last of Us Part II, and more this book shines a flashlight into the shadowy corners of game development history, uncovering the untold stories behind these formative titles.These insider interviews cover development struggles, internal conflicts, changes in direction, and insight into the reasoning and challenges behind specific mechanics and development decisions.There's the story of how Thief was developed, in part, by an indie band. It covers Metal Gear Solid's localisation issues and the Americanisation of Hideo Kojima's seminal stealth series, along with a page from the original Metal Gear Solid design document. Elsewhere, one of IO Interactive's founders explains why Hitman's Agent 47 is inspired by Coca-Cola, the creator of Assassin's Creed tells us his vision for the future of the series, and there are plenty of surprises besides. Rather than looking back at the genre as a whole, it traces a line through and connects the dots via personal stories and anecdotes from the people who were there.Foreword written by Arkane's Harvey Smith.
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Authors:
McKeand, Kirk
Year Published:
2022
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
Illustrations Note:
21 colour illustrations
ISBN:
9781399096911
Number of Pages:
152
Publication Date:
04/10/2022
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Place of Publication:
Barnsley
Language:
English
SKU:
9781399096911

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