The Tech Behind Heavenly Sword (page 2 of 2)
- April 10, 2007 11:59 AM PST
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Heavenly Sword's massive environments and large-scale battles will be the first true test for the PS3's much-hyped Cell CPU.
The Secrets of Cell
Heavenly Sword is one of the first PS3 games to tap into Cell's true potential. Here are the highlights.
- Artificial Intelligence To keep up with the hundreds of on-screen enemies, Cell treats distant armies as a singlular "hive mind." As they approach Nariko, Cell splits their intelligence across squads, and finally, individual troops.
- Graphics Wind gusts swirl Nariko's hair and clothes, and bazooka blasts send out showers of dust and rubble. 1080p support is still a question mark, though.
- Physics When firing a cannon, Nariko can influence the trajectory of the projectile using the Sixaxis. Ninja Theory claims it needs the Cell to handle these complex calculations.
Check back tomorrow for more exclusive coverage of Heavenly Sword -- only on GamePro.com.
Heaven-Sent
Disappointingly, Sony wasn't yet ready to share all of Heavenly Sword's secrets. 1080p support is still an unknown factor. Heroine Nariko herself is also an enigma. What's her background? Where does she come from? Sony remains tight-lipped for now, but we expect to hear more details soon.
But those questions can wait for the time being. If the final version lives up to its premise and promise, Heavenly Sword will be a gift from the gods for PS3 owners worldwide. With any luck, 2007 will be the Year of the Sword.
WEDNESDAY: Hands on with Heavenly Sword! Get the full rundown on controls, gameplay, and the game's use of the Sixaxis motion sensing.
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