Hydrophobia announced, very wet
by David Dreger 
{ May 8th 2007 at 12:00PM }
WorthPlaying has the game announcement and synopsis for Hydrophobia, a survival adventure game that pits you on a city sized ship in the middle of the ocean. Unfortunately for you, there's a terrorist attack on the boat and your character, Kate Wilson, is not only part of the security detail on the Queen of the World, but she's also a hydrophobic, which she developed in her early teens. A slew of screens and a full breakdown of how the gameplay and story meld is available by following the "Read" link. The use of the HydroEngine for the water is very promising and worth the read. Is this a potential sleeper hit?[Via Digg]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Darko @ May 8th 2007 12:11PM
I've seen this before, Am I the only one that thinks this game looks like crap. And that their Hydroengine looks like poop compared to Bioshock's water system. And now that we have their lame storyline.... I mean come on. One word..... LAME!
Eric @ May 8th 2007 12:47PM
It makes total sense for someone with a fear of water to work on a boat.
Jonah Falcon @ May 8th 2007 12:53PM
They're using the plot to The Poseidon Adventure II? LOL
Jonah Falcon @ May 8th 2007 12:54PM
"It makes total sense for someone with a fear of water to work on a boat."
Fear of starving from a lack of money is a bigger phobia.
hotdogsplinter @ May 8th 2007 12:57PM
this looks bad. this is like steven seagal plus the aliens from 'signs.'
Tony @ May 8th 2007 2:50PM
I don't really see a problem with it. The idea is kind of weird, but so what? As for the water, I haven't personally seen any examples in Bioshock where it reaches heights like in these screens... I don't think it looks all that bad, regardless.
OMAC @ May 8th 2007 3:03PM
So you play a person with rabies on a security detail aboard a ship when it's attacked by terrorists?
I think they should rename the title to oh, I don't know, Aquaphobia, since hydrophbia is the technical term for rabies.
Eric @ May 9th 2007 12:57AM
Oh my god, OMAC, you're right! I can't believe I didn't notice that *smacks self*
Kaientai DX @ May 9th 2007 8:25AM
This is looking pretty from the screens. Sell me on some good shooting and I'll go for it. No guns make me a sad gamer. :)
jesus @ May 10th 2007 6:43AM
Oh my god! I reckon this could be pretty special - seriously! I really like the idea of having water that actually effects gameplay - I mean I'm guessing the character is going to get affected by the water so that could be good! tbh i reckon you guys are being a bit out of order, i mean, at least they're trying to do something different!