Keep in mind in 2006 after we received a Scarface recreation set after the ending of the traditional ‘80s gangster flick? It was a bizarre setup, however the finish end result was a barely clunky, but form of enjoyable GTA-like open-world recreation. Apparently it did nicely sufficient {that a} sequel started growth, however it was by no means completed. Nonetheless, new footage from that canceled Scarface sequel has surfaced on-line, giving us a superb have a look at the follow-up that by no means was.
The newly launched footage of this by no means launched sequel, which was often called Scarface Empire, comes courtesy of YouTube channel Mafia Recreation Movies. The footage exhibits an early construct of the sport, showcasing the brand new Las Vegas setting, upgraded graphics, improved fight, and many swearing.
Mafia Recreation Movies’ footage demonstrates fight and driving, in addition to a brand new mechanic referred to as “revive,” that may have let Tony survive encounters with random armed thugs. This might need labored like a fast time occasion (QTE), letting the participant get well in the event that they succeeded or die in the event that they failed. The video additionally exhibits off a load of supposed idea artwork for the never-released sequel.
Over on Twitter, Mafia Game Videos shared more clips and screenshots of the early construct. The channel additionally shared data on the engine reportedly powering the sport, explaining that it was utilizing modified tech first seen within the open-world Hulk video games developed by Radical Leisure. That tech would additionally go on to energy the studio’s open-world Prototype video games.
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Rumors have lengthy swirled of a Scarface sequel being developed, however that is the primary footage of the sport to floor since its premature demise.
The primary Scarface recreation’s concept that Tony Montana had in some way survived the massive shootout on the finish of the unique movie was at all times a bit foolish, and positively missed the entire level of the movie. Nevertheless it additionally lets the devs at Radical Leisure create a brand new rags-to-riches story that includes the hotheaded gangster as he rebuilds his empire. And certain, in lots of methods the sport was only a GTA: Vice Metropolis clone, however to be honest, GTA Vice Metropolis is in lots of methods a Scarface clone. So, it solely appears honest. Plus, the sport ended up being a reasonably enjoyable PS2-era open-world crime caper. Typically massive senseless shootouts and digital drug dealing simply hit the spot, you understand?
Whereas it’s unlikely to ever occur, I’d like to see the primary recreation get a remaster or trendy re-release to make it simpler to play in 2022. I’d relatively play that than the remastered Vice Metropolis, at the least.
