System Shock 2 Director Says He Couldn't Make Space Bioshock
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- At the 2022 Game Awards, Ken Levine revealed the first trailer for Judas, his first game since BioShock Infinite, featuring a dystopian setting with scary automatons and body augmentations.
- Levine clarified that Judas will differ from BioShock, emphasizing that BioShock games are rooted in alternate historical periods, while Judas explores a futuristic setting.
- BioShock originally gained acclaim for its political satire, critiquing Libertarianism and Ayn Rand’s philosophy through its underwater city Rapture, whereas BioShock Infinite was criticized for its less focused narrative and reduced RPG elements.
- Levine expressed that he is more interested in complex antiheroes and moral ambiguity than delivering political messages, with Judas exploring themes of good intentions leading to unintended evil without lecturing the audience.