Manhunt 2 Meets its Next-Gen match: Campfire for Xbox360 & PS3 Plus First Screens

Campfire is a "reverse survival horror" game. Instead of playing the victim you play the part of a serial killer who stalks and scares his victims before finally killing them.

After a couple of years on hold, the development of the game Campfire: Become Your Nightmare , a survival horror game for PS2 dropped by Sony in 2004, is back on track as a result of Nordic VFX Company's acquisition of the intellectual property rights from Gamefederation.

Per von Koch, lead game designer at Nordic VFX Company says: "With the online capabilities, video HD support and next generation processing power, Campfire can finally become the extraordinary gaming experience we all envisioned back in 2003."

[romaink]

now why would we wanna do that?

[Skizelli]

Because you can't do it legally in real life?

[Evoluti0n]

very nice

[MK_Red]

When I first heard about a "reverse survival horror" game in 2003, I was really excited and knowing Sony behind the game, I knew it was going to be a true and dark Manhunt follower or even better, a game where you can be Mike Myers of Holloween or Jason of Firday the 13th series. Then news of its cancelation came (Sony thought the subject matter was to disturbing and controversal)

Now Campfire is back and this time, its also coming to next gen systems. This is E3's best surprise for me aside from Silent Hill5 and Killzone 2 footage.

[LeShin]

I smell a ban coming......

[Komrad]

Very cool. Except that logo reads campTire to me... with that ax.

[razer]

I smell a really crappy port coming from this. I really love the idea and I'm sure the ESRB will love them as well(AO anyone?) but you are dev'ing for a last gen very weak PS2 and 360 and PS3?

EDIT: Didn't see a reference to anything other then "next-gen consoles" so maybe it's not PS2 at all. Considering the game won't even see the light of day until Halloween 2009 will the PS2 still be supported then anyway?

[MK_Red]

Worthplaying posted game for all including PS2. The offical press release may be for PS3 and 360 only (Plus PC).

[Percy]

I think that it is worded weird they ment it was originaly planned for the ps2 back in 2003 but was put on hold and has now returned for next gen.

[SuicidalTendencies]

Somebody hide this from Jack Thompson.

[Tommie]

Halloween 2009. Thats just waaaay to late

[Shaka2K6]

Fear the evil clown, ofcourse this is not SweetTooth from Twisted Metal now thats an evil clown with style, remenber the 1st time i played Twisted Metal on PS1 that evil laugh buahahahaha creppy stuff.

[PlayStation360]

I love this idea. I know, a little twisted right? But you can expect ol' Jack to pounce on this game fast.

[MK_Red]

Good point. Jack Thomp will become Jack The Ripper for this game. Thanks to current Manhunt2 situation, devs may be force to water down the game or face terrible consequences.

[Nigther]

Just judging from the concept I think it would be fair to assume that the violence in this game won't quite be at the same level as Manhunt 2. I guess it all comes down to if it's mostly about scaring the victim or physically hurt it.

Time will tell, hope it's a great game too(the idea is fresh at least).

[XENOCIDE]

I love it when a developer comes up with some new twist or theme to gaming. I don't remember this kinda game being done before. Sadly most the new and greatest ideas don't translate well from paper to disk. But we shall see 'eh? Since Manhunt 2's been brought into the picture I just figured I'd let it be known that I sincerely hope for R* to get a speedy move on with that game, I need it.

[Rock Bottom]

Sound like crap.

[MyNutsYourChin]

Yes, what a creative and constructive concept. This is just what we as a species need to advance our humanity intellectually and compassionately. Whoa! My sarcasm meter just blew up.

Seriously, games where the the player gets rewarded for killing the innocent, killing without cause, or killing to kill, are grotesque, vile, and a symbol of a culture that lacks morally and ethically educated individuals. It also reflects the rampant saturation of irresponsibility in the gaming community, family structure, and social structure.

Now that I stated my opinion, let me say this. Most of you will disagree with me or try to take away my bubbles just because I don't think games like this have reason to exist. Why? Prove to me that such an uncreative and morally destructive concept for a game is great for family bonding, social development, or a way to educate or entertain a gamer. Do you think it's entertaining to play a character who commits a horrific or terrorizing murder? If so then what makes you any different from the next yet to be serial killer? Please explain and argue your point. How do these games advance the human psyche constructively? I seriously want to know how and why you believe these games do not cause any harm to anyone.

[PlayStation360]

and I respect it. But I'm curious on your opinions with games such as Halo and Resistance? There really is no family bonding, compassion learning, or even education with these games. But they are still fun to play. And with those games, you shoot whatever is standing around. It's all just violence. But it's all just fantasy. Now I see that games of this subject may not entertain people with your interests, I mean since it involves killing. I know games such as Wii Sports may appeal to you *yes and me too*, but other people have a different entertainment standards. They call that "not being me or you". Everyone is different.

And why would people watch scary movies? There is no value to watching movies like that. I mean by your standards, it seems rollercoasters would be of no value. Why whould any one want to get scared/excited? There is no human benefits. And as for creating "serial killers". How come I see plenty of gamers who are into sports games, not try and become super-stars in there prefered sports. I agree games like these are "taboo". But if a gamer is mature enough to tell the diffference between fantasy and reality, then I say let him enjoy playing a game without persecution.

I, however, agree children should not play these games. Children are still in development, and the line between reality and fantasy is a little hazy.

Now I respect your views. So please respect mines. :)

[XENOCIDE]

"This is just what we as a species need to advance our humanity intellectually and compassionately."

Video games have never (n' never will be) about any of the above. Neither will they ever be about advancing the humane psyche. Video games have, and always will be, just another form of ENTERTAINMENT. The medium is no different than movies, books, television, and music. I really respect your opinion, only because you gave it in such a mature maner, that of which is not seen often here. But your reasoning is off. I enjoyed the original Manhunt, I WILL ENJOY the sequel. I do not enjoy it BECAUSE it is about killing and an extremely grotesque game, I enjoy it because it is a well made, fun, scary, and enthralling game. My wifey (who's a big gamer herself), also enjoyed the game. Now, by your logic, that makes us serial killers? By your logic, anyone who's watched either, all, or any combination of the SAW trilogy is a soon-to-be serial killer? You are HIGHLY mistaken and need to re-evaluate your mind set.

It's very simple, n' it's also "not that deep", as we say :) Something outta nothing is what I call it. Are there people who kill in a video game then go out n' act out what they've just done in-game? Sure, 'course, why not? But, they were already fk'd up in the head n' weak minded to begin with.

[commadore65]

I think sometimes people just want to play the bad guy. I personally would not want to play this game, nor do i like watching scenes of torture in films etc. but alot of people do seem to consider it entertainment. I don't think this game should be banned.

@playstation360 - if you notice he said 'killing the innocent, killing without cause' In most games killing is in a battle situation, so there is a motive.

[PlayStation360]

Well that is true. Halo and Resistance have humans defending themselves/others in war times. But many "extreme violent" games match the same criteria. Manhunt had a motive (defending yourself/your family), and the people u killed were not innocent. So it's not soo bad :P. Now in all fairness, Campfire looks to be killing innocents/no motive. So I can see why some would not like this game.

[MyNutsYourChin]

Let me make it clear, I'm not looking to ban intellectual property unless it has serious and harmful repercussions on society, like watching a Uwe Boll movie.

@ PlayStation360: Indeed, there are people who find entertainment in material such as this, horror movies, ect. My question is why? Oh, and of course, it's a no brainer to shield our children from material such as this.

@ XENOCIDE: No, no, no. You've seriously misread my statements and questions. Please re-read. I am not calling you a serial killer. I am asking you what is the difference between the mindset of a yet to be serial killer and an individual who finds material such as this entertaining?

Also, experience, whether you like it or not, influences the human psyche. This includes ALL sensory perceptions, which includes books, movies, videogames, TV, music, anything you experience has the ability to influence your psyche. Some experiences advance it and others degrade it. If you would like to debate psychology, i.e. human perception, the emergence of consiousness, emotion, and the influence of experience then go for it but my logic is not flawed.

Lastly, it is "that" deep. Experience and perception are rooted deep within the psyche/consciousness. If you think I'm looking to far into it then you are mistaken and have not seriously contemplated your place and purpose in this world.

@ commadore65: Your reply is concise, logical, and understood. Have a bubble.

Hell, you all get bubbles for actually thinking about something before you reply and trying to be rational and understanding about it. Thank you people. If you'd like to continue please do.

[Daxx]

Jack Thompson's head will explode if this game comes out on the market. I'm a bit worried myself if this game gets into the wrong hands.

[crippler666]

I would love to see this game see the light of day, but unless they make it cartoon graphics I don't see it happening. There are too many people who seem to know what is good and right for everyone. There only excuse being that if it saves one life then it is worth banning the game.

Excpet that there has never been any proof that watching violence makes a person violent. The age group that it happens in is 4-8 year old kids, but they are not meant to play these games in the first place.

For me if something offends me there is the off button. I am offended by Jim Carrey's acting, but does that mean that everytime he makes a film I should lobby for it to be removed of the cinema? No because it is a personal choice and no-one should be able to make it for you, because as an adult you are meant to decide what you can and cannot do. You just have to accept the responsability.

[MyNutsYourChin]

"...only excuse being that if it saves one life then it is worth banning the game..."

That sounds like a damn good reason to me. Otherwise you're saying that a life is only worth the retail price of the item. All life is priceless.

P.S. I'm not implying that you personally think that a life is only worth the retail price of a game. I'm just showing you that your statement implies this.

[TheFamilyGuy]

Yeah, this game is definitely going to garner a lot of negative attention from the political side of things, but really I don't think it should be faulted considering how disturbingly gory and violent many horror movies are becoming. If the remake of "The Hills Have Eyes" could made it to theatres with only an R rating, I don't see why a game like this can't be M (rather than AO like Manhunt 2).

[zonetrooper5]

I think I remember reading about this game in the Offical Playstation 2 magazine a while back. It seems like an intersting concept, I hope they can pull it off.