Toys for Bob Studios

riverhippo · Feb 15, 2011 3:37 AM

We haven't really taken the time to learn about the creators of the new game, so let's look at a few things I found on the internet that display their creative personalities:

http://toysforbob.com/gallery.html

Paul Reiche - one of the founders of Toys for Bob

Toys for Bob is most known for their creating and developing of the Star Control and Star Control 2. Star Control 2 was probably their best game. In addition to numerous awards by gaming magazines published around its release, Star Control 2 also has spots in top games compilations of notable gaming publications. IGN named Star Control II the 17th best game of all time, and Gamespot named it one of the greatest games of all time. It also has 8th place in Gamespot's Reader's choice - Ten Best Gameworlds listing, and 3rd place in Gamespot's Ten Best Endings among games. (Wikipedia.org)

Star Control 3 was developed by Legend Entertainment, after Toys for Bob endured budget disagreements with Accolade.

Because of this, Star Control 3 was ill received by the fan community, with fans citing inconsistencies in plot with the Star Control 2 prequel and lack of fun and challenging gameplay as reasons for negative feedback. Many expressed disappointment that Toys for Bob did not author the game. (Wikipedia.org)

Where have I heard that before?

IMO, Toys for Bob is a promising game developer that is small in size but has the overwhelming capacity to create a game that will leave their mark on that generation forever.

I struggled with where to put this topic. If a mod feels that it should be in another forum, I would understand it being moved.

Stormy · Feb 15, 2011 4:51 AM

*thinks this would belong better in Skylanders but doesn't care enough to move it*

Because of this, Star Control 3 was ill received by the fan community, with fans citing inconsistencies in plot with the Star Control 2 prequel and lack of fun and challenging gameplay as reasons for negative feedback. Many expressed disappointment that Toys for Bob did not author the game. (Wikipedia.org)
Where have I heard that before?
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Well, it's not exactly the same, because most people complain about the glitches and overall sloppiness with ETD, not lack of continuity or bad gameplay.

But yeah, from reading this and hearing that they got the Toy Story writers, it sounds like Activision is trying to throw their best into this. I'd say I hope it pays off for them, but I'm honestly not sure if I care at this point. tongue

riverhippo · Feb 15, 2011 1:11 PM

Stormy wrote:

*thinks this would belong better in Skylanders but doesn't care enough to move it*
Because of this, Star Control 3 was ill received by the fan community, with fans citing inconsistencies in plot with the Star Control 2 prequel and lack of fun and challenging gameplay as reasons for negative feedback. Many expressed disappointment that Toys for Bob did not author the game. (Wikipedia.org)
Where have I heard that before?
<pic of ETD>
Well, it's not exactly the same, because most people complain about the glitches and overall sloppiness with ETD, not lack of continuity or bad gameplay.
But yeah, from reading this and hearing that they got the Toy Story writers, it sounds like Activision is trying to throw their best into this. I'd say I hope it pays off for them, but I'm honestly not sure if I care at this point.

I wouldn't expect anyone to hold their breathe until September or later. I know I'm not.

ontels · Feb 15, 2011 7:37 PM

I would but I would die.

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