Wasteland 2 Platforms

[MmmCashews]

Figure it makes sense to start a discussion on what platforms this will be made for.

I for one hope iPad/iOs is considered as it's a great medium for old school rpgs.

[Eric]

For me personally just a PC/Steam release would be fine. But the majority of my friends are console fans and don't really PC game, so console releases would give them the chance to play.

[cloudyrains]

I don't know how resource demanding this game is going to be (I doubt the devs have an idea yet either ) but I doubt it will be able to run on iOS. I guess time will tell. My vote is for PC + possibly mac, maybe even linux if it is a realistic request.

I know a lot of people wont agree with me, but I do think that consoles are a viable option for this game, as long as it is done true to the original. It will give new people exposure to this great series and make it more accessible to people who have probably never had a good post apocalyptic game, outside of Fallout 3/NV. If that is a good or bad thing, you decide, but I would be for it.

[morrow]

For me personally just a PC/Steam release would be fine. But the majority of my friends are console fans and don't really PC game, so console releases would give them the chance to play.

+1 for PC release (on Steam!!!!)

[Mabec]

Well. Anything but a facebook-game, really.

Oh, and not an exclusive to Mac or anything, dont really wanna get a Mac.

Steam ofcourse

[lacroix]

PC-exclusive is the way to go.

[LtMurkyShadow]

If it doesn't run on my C-64, then it is not for me.
But kidding aside. A digital download for PC will
be the most viable option in the first line.

[Finster]

Steam release please. Steam cloud saving is awesome. PC and Mac would be great. No console or handheld please. Let's not dilute or dumb down the game so it can run on mobile.

[monsharen]

I am one of the mac people so a port would absolutely be welcomed, but focus on nailing the game first. I don't mind chipping in those extra dimes for a windows license as long as the game is good for it!

If the game becomes a hit I guess you could pull off a port at a later date as well.

[Joby]

Hey everyone! Thanks for getting involved!

We are initially going to develop and release through Steam for PC. However, depending on how funding goes (*hint* *hint*) for the Kickstarter project, we are more than open to releasing it on other platforms too!

[felipepepe]

PC-only, please. I want to finally play another game that will take full advantage of mouse, keyboard and big & high res monitors. A old-school RPG that makes compromises, like simpler UI & interface and less & bigger text on screen, so will play well on the iOS is not what this project is about IMHO...

[Gamma]

PC and Steam is the way to go, me thinks. If the budget allows in the future, expand. But make the game environment "harsh", let it be a challenge - to survive. Console games are rarely "hard", for instance Skyrim (I know it's also for PC, but try and compare it with much more complex Morrowind), half HP, no mana, sees a dragon, "ah what the hell, let's do this!". My point? Allow gamers to make "deadly mistakes" once again.

[Desert Ranger]

I wouldn't really mind what platform its on, but I think Wasteland 2 would probably be best on PC.

[Temaperacl]

PC, but I prefer a non-Steam release.

[Ausir]

I'd love it to be released on the Mac as well. After all, Apple II was the original's very first platform!

[TellarHK]

I'd love it to be released on the Mac as well. After all, Apple II was the original's very first platform!

I've got an Apple IIgs sitting here that needs some new games. Or maybe Commodore 128? The 128 never did get much gaming love in 128 mode, just 64. C'mon, lemme put my C128D's 64K VDC to use!

[Jozape]

I only want to play it on my PC, and Mac is probably a given too. But I have no problem with it coming out on iOS. I've never even used a tablet before, but I think a touch interface would work really well for role-playing games.

Also Steam is nice but make sure you get a DRM free version of course!

[lacroix]

PC and Mac only is the way to go.

[TellarHK]

The important thing that they need to decide early on, is whether or not to design a UI for the game that can be used with a touchscreen device or a game controller. A game controller is a pretty easy design retrofit, but touchscreen would be a lot trickier. Fortunately, the primary target platform is the PC, which means it won't be a case - hopefully - of a UI designed for consoles first, that winds up being a disaster on the PC. That's really the only thing I worry about at all.

Other than that, I trust that if they can design a PC-primary interface that can work with a touchscreen or game controller, we'll be just fine.

[Brother None]

For me personally just a PC/Steam release would be fine. But the majority of my friends are console fans and don't really PC game, so console releases would give them the chance to play.

PC (and Mac) is the way to go primarily, should be a Steam release though not necessarily Steamworks.

Consoles though? XBLA and PSN are surprisingly indie-unfriendly, the costs are pretty high, so that seems less likely.