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Game noir announced for Revolution

Obscure Polish developer Nibris announces Sin City-esque title set in the 1930s--and presented entirely in black and white.

When the Revolution was announced, Nintendo naysayers preemptively dismissed it as yet another platform oriented toward younger gamers. In the span of two weeks, however, that assumption has been proven wrong twofold. First came Ubisoft's announcement that it is working on Red Steel, an adult-oriented action game set in the modern Japanese underworld.

Today came news of a second Revolution game that is definitely not for kids. Polish developer Nibris has announced that it is developing Sadness, a film noir-inspired game for the next-generation platform.

The studio, who is so obscure it has the words "Yes, we do exist" on its Web site, was stingy with details. It didn't name a publisher, fix a release date, or identify a specific genre. It did, however, crow about how Sadness will be the first game with all black-and-white graphics, citing the recent crime thriller Sin City as an inspiration. It also said the game would be set "pre-World War," giving it the same 1930s setting as many classic crime films.

In a somewhat garbled statement, "Nibris employee" Lukasz "CassSept" Oskard praised the vision of Nintendo, which his company will develop for exclusively. "Nibris decided to follow Nintendo's path, which definately (sic) fights the stagnation which has occurred in video games and creates new trends," he said. "With thise (sic) move, we want to create a unique environment, which is only available in Sadness."

139 Comments

  • hellpolice

    Posted Apr 13, 2009 4:42 pm GMT

    This game looks amazing its almost castlevania-esque the look and feel could inspire castlevania spin -off, who knows!

  • canadiankidd91

    Posted Mar 2, 2008 4:10 pm GMT

    revolution! Ah, I miss those old days.

  • tukkertje1992

    Posted Nov 3, 2007 10:18 am GMT

    This game looks like the best game ever made. Maybe even better then Fear, but i'll see. Defenitely gonna but the game

  • pigfish2

    Posted Oct 22, 2007 9:58 am GMT

    i look forward to more news

  • tclvis

    Posted Oct 7, 2007 6:43 pm GMT

    Um, pre WWI would make it the 1900-10s, not '30s. Look at the lady in the banner--Edwardian clothing, not Deco. This article's 3d paragraph is off by at least 2 decades. The game looks far more interesting, too, because the turn of the century isn't common for games, so different is definitely good.

  • greater_bird

    Posted Sep 12, 2007 4:19 am GMT

    I just hope the developers manage to put better spelling in the game than they managed in their statement. Good sentiment, but say hello to the spell checker next time...

  • emm333

    Posted Aug 23, 2007 6:57 pm GMT

    Yay! Sadness still has a development life cycle!

  • Solidsnake13_2

    Posted Apr 24, 2007 2:54 pm GMT

    This game, I can't say anything really right now, but I saw a user video for the trialer for it. The game reminds me of Eternal Darkness. Also reading the article above, hearing that its for like the adult scene. I will give this game a try. (I'm only 15 years old) I will look forward to this game. It looks sacry as of now. Mybe we can see more of the game when more screenshots and gameplay videos along with interviews start coming in. Until then, I will start tracking this game.

  • kungphooey

    Posted Mar 24, 2007 2:26 pm GMT

    at first i thought some black and white thirties game would suck, but now it sounds interesting...

  • Myriam_D

    Posted Mar 21, 2007 7:32 pm GMT

    Argh, I need to see more on this. I stumbled across this in the "Similar Games" section and read "black and white" and was like "eh?" C'mon, this sounds interesting! We need interesting! I wanna hands-on or a demo or something to remind us that "Yes, we do exist", lol

  • The_Weekend

    Posted Jan 20, 2007 8:58 am GMT

    oooh .... this i can't wait to see

  • 72476

    Posted Jan 3, 2007 12:56 pm GMT

    This game is not about rapid gun fire or blowing zombies and monsters to bits. Infact, there isn't even any eveidence of a gun being available. This game is about freaking you out and totally ingrossing you in the game so that you sh!t yourself everytime a rat jumps out.

  • sclick7

    Posted Nov 19, 2006 2:48 am GMT

    this game is gonna be awesome. cant wait till it comes out!

  • tuff_duk

    Posted Sep 30, 2006 11:45 am GMT

    seems like nintendo may have a great game on their hands, the black and white art style will be amazing to see. seriously cant wait to play it.

  • theluuk

    Posted Aug 16, 2006 11:02 am GMT

    this game has an awesome soundtrack. and noir graphics...sweeet

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  • Jacktheflipper

    Posted Aug 8, 2006 9:54 am GMT

    check out the website link - it's a horror game with no guns, still sounds pretty cool to me but for those of you expecting to play sin city the inspiration will all be on an artistic level.
    Dang I'd almost forgotten how much that movie rocked!

  • stillplaygbc

    Posted Aug 4, 2006 2:51 pm GMT

    Why Noir? that means black in french!

  • ghost1113

    Posted Aug 2, 2006 1:59 pm GMT

    I dunno. Looks interesting, but I don't trust a company that can't spell words right in their press releases. "Definately "and "thise" indeed.

  • audiopirate_99

    Posted Aug 1, 2006 1:18 am GMT

    1) Nintendo
    2) Wii console
    3) Scary film noir game
    4) ???
    5) PROFIT!!!

  • LittleDuck

    Posted Apr 22, 2006 1:04 am GMT

    Revolutionary consoles need revolutionary games. You can't start a war without an army.

  • wikkedclown17

    Posted Apr 21, 2006 10:10 pm GMT

    i think it'll be pretty kick ass if it's got some tommy guns and car chases

  • bmed

    Posted Apr 19, 2006 1:04 pm GMT

    That's gonna be some cool stuff.
    Noir movies are really neat.
    Does anyone remembers Capitain Sky and the World of Tomorrow?

    One more word:

    Sweet.

    =D

  • hitman_hellsing

    Posted Apr 19, 2006 10:16 am GMT

    This game really does sound good... I hope it’s like Condemned (Xbox 360) but in black and white... also scarier… and with the new controler it should be very good to play.... Most Buy... Most Buy... Sadness

  • JetLag123

    Posted Apr 17, 2006 9:39 am GMT

    an atmospheric game, not too shabby. of course, we'll have to see how it actually plays, but Im glad that the "kiddy" games lessening.

  • tienchiha

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 6:13 pm GMT

    "I said it in the Red Steel article and I'll say it here: what is wrong with you ppl? Again, you know ABSOLUTELY nothing about this game at all and yet you're already jumping up and down proclaiming it's brilliance. Hell, this game doesn't even talk about the controller and yet you still think it's amazing bc it's on Rev. And please STOP saying this is Sin City on Rev because it's not. The game's black & white coloring was the only thing inspired from Sin City. Once again, all I'm seeing is posts from rabid fanboys. (select an action below) ______________ Report Abuse To Moderator Posted Apr 12, 2006 9:03 am PT "

    And maybe if you werent such a Gamespotter, then you wouldve read this too.

    "“All I can say now is that it [Sadness] is going to be a gothic horror which will scare not with the amount of blood but sheer atmosphere. Imagine a game in which you do not use guns or knives but you will have to protect yourself with the objects you find exploring the ground – a stone, a stick, etc.”

    “Some examples of using the controller – you swing a torch with it to scare the rats off, you slit the throat (controller as a piece of glass of a knife); if you want to climb the wall you will have to hook a rope over the piece of a wall sticking out (controller serving as a lasso). And this is only the beginning. The game will be for single player and single player only. For an adult player with strong nerves. Let me mention that the scenario will have associations with narcolepsy, nyctophobia and paranoid schizophrenia. The scenario will surprise you.”"- - -NiBRIS

  • Deviodence

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 4:23 pm GMT

    VIVA la REVOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!

  • smackbang

    Posted Apr 16, 2006 4:12 am GMT

    sounds like it will be interesting. I wonder what in game uses they will revs have for the controller

  • Rev06

    Posted Apr 15, 2006 3:15 pm GMT

    HOORAY FOR THIRD PARTY SUPPORT. I REALLY BADLY WANT TO PLAY OUT TWILIGHT PRINCESS BY SWINGING AROUND THE CONTROLLER. Better start practicing.

  • Tedz-Revenge

    Posted Apr 14, 2006 2:54 pm GMT

    Yet another reasn to get the rev . Black and white sounds cool

  • Supersonic2000

    Posted Apr 14, 2006 1:28 pm GMT

    This is just making me salivate over the Revolution even more.

  • hoshio

    Posted Apr 14, 2006 6:16 am GMT

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  • hoshio

    Posted Apr 14, 2006 6:16 am GMT

    One... Thanks for calling it "obscure" (irony),
    Two... It's nice that not only japs, americans, chinesse and koreans are starting to make games,
    Three... Pre-World War in a polish mind probably meens the "Pre-Second World War" but seeing a game in times before the First World War
    Four... With all respect, I'm hopeing for this game to be good but You can't expect it to be a Konami-like production, I meen I'm polish and I'm hopeing for another great polish game but I'm also realistic and I know how felow poles can mess things up^^"
    Five... The Revolution is not out yet, I'll say anything about it when it's out and I'll get a hands-on experience... The only thing is... How the hell can I use the Revolutionary controller on a 14" TV ?_?
    Six... I hope that action in the game will be situated in Eastern Europe (I know that for the most of You it's like the "End of the World") becouse I'm sick of japaneese "weird" world and the american "hood". Most of games situated in EE are IIWW games...
    Seven... Hopeing for the best and waiting for E3

  • sinceps1

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 3:26 pm GMT

    Al_zindo
    "Good. However the 1930s setting doesn't sound too exiting. Most games based on that period of time kinda suck... except maybe for the Godfather...

    Still. it's good to see Nintendo with some fresh ideas."

    I wouldn't think a Polish AND obscure 3RD party developer would be really calaborating with nintendo on a game.... They are just publishing it on that system.... Nintendo has nothing to do with it. Like sony has nothing to do with Black.... or Metal Gear Solid.

  • jackoff_man

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 1:54 pm GMT

    Notice how the games that are being announced for Revolution are completely new and NOT, I repeat NOT ports from past systems. Hurray for Nintendo. Lets just hope they are good.

  • troakun

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 1:42 pm GMT

    Wow this plus Red Steel. Revolutions getting some nice mature 3rd party exclusives and its not even E3 time yet. Let's all hope that they don't suck.

  • Volgin_1

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 1:36 pm GMT

    I've always had a nintendo system in my house for as long as I can remember along with a playstation2 and an xbox. I must admit when I first heard about the concept for the controller, I was very skeptical. But I now find myself getting pretty interested in the Revolution. Some games announced, it's predicted low price, massive online library, free wi-fi. Sounds good to me.

  • jaefrmbk2k

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 11:37 am GMT

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  • samekila

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 9:54 am GMT

    im old school so i would like to see a black and white horror movie style game im sure younger people wont give it a chance but not all games are for kids

  • diablusx

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 8:50 am GMT

    Nintendo + adult game = the end of all humanity!

  • joestierman

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 8:20 am GMT

    so.. are we going to just have to survive the depression?

  • Dean-a

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 7:30 am GMT

    Sadness is a horror game, not a gta gansta game, you will have to use your surroundings to survive, so survival horror it is, unlike RE with rocket launchers and stuff, you will have to use broken glass and other things you can find!

  • ocarina_jedi

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 7:16 am GMT

    With every passing day, the Rev sounds more and more amazing. If games like this and Red Steel keep getting announced (and eventually deliver when they come out), then Nintendo will own all this time around!

  • Get_N_orGet_out

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 6:42 am GMT

    Yeah looks kool looking forward to the Revolution already got 400$ saved up for it....125-225$ for the console(I'm in Canada so it's gonna be alittle higher over here then U.S I suppose.) and all the rest is going into controlers and games. Also RedSteel looks like a keeper.

  • FallenOneX

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 5:55 am GMT

    You have to admit, Nintendo's really going all out for original IP's. Some may not agree, but I think it's better than waiting in line to buy your next gen system just to play slightly upgraded versions of games already out. And before the fanboys start saying I hate the 360/PS3, I'm talking about SSBM as well.

  • chrisdojo

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 5:34 am GMT

    cool. hopefully this isn't a mobster GTA type game.

  • olthof

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 4:58 am GMT

    Nice, lets hope they get the decent support they deserve. If they had half as much support as the playstation they would have sold twice as many gamecubes.

  • maldaen

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 4:36 am GMT

    "noir means night in french"

    No, noir means BLACK.

    Anyways, some of the stuff I've read about the game seems to indicate a survival horror game in first-person, centered around ideas of mental illness. I'm excited to learn more, and I hope NIBRIS finds a publisher. They're supposedly in talks with a few big names, but we'll see how it all pans out.

  • dhmy2kgto

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 4:01 am GMT

    GOSH!!! Nintendo is really serious this time!!

  • KiLLer_ba

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 1:32 am GMT

    Interisting, a game that takes place in the 1930's.

  • enemyvillain

    Posted Apr 13, 2006 1:26 am GMT

    never played or seen a black and white game before except for 7killers was it??? cant say yet that im thrilled but as long as it going to be for revolution.i'm rooting.

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