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While it's by no means a classic, I have a certain fondness for Deadline Games' Total Overdose, a title that melded sandbox, GTA-style violence with a cartoony style and ridiculously over-the-top showmanship. It's with great joy then, that I hear tell of a brand new IP coming from Deadline, with the classy name of Faith and a .45.

Described as a "Bonnie and Clyde" style adventure, Faith and a .45 is to be set in the Great Depression era, certainly something you don't often see as a backdrop in videogames. The story revolves around a gunslinging pair who are out to stop the evil oilman that wants them dead. 

Whether you liked Total Overdose or not, you have to give Deadline points for an original game premise. If the gameplay turns out to be as catchy as the name, Faith and a .45 could be one to watch in the future.


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Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 01:57
Necros
I just attempted to prove you wrong with some big game that was set during the Depression, but I came up totally empty. A creative setting in video games is a rare thing, and now I feel kind of tingly. I should apply some WWII games to calm myself down.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 02:01
MrSadistic
The game had me until the setting. Unless there is something I don't know about the Depression era that will make a good action game, then I'm not holding my breath on this being a great title. Unless the gameplay actually way better than TO.
DynamicDonut's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 02:07
DynamicDonut
While I am interested about the setting, I don't really care if it doesn't play well. They could have told us a bit more about the story, at least.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 02:12
Hamza CTZ Aziz
Haha, I saw this and instantly thought of Faith. Red hair and everything.
dhelor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 02:20
dhelor
Sounds good to me. I liked Total Overdose, and the premise (and especially the setting) of this sounds intriguing. However, it'll likely be for the 360 and/or the PS3, neither of which I have. :(
AfroJoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 02:34
AfroJoel
bleh, not real interested atm.
TNTv's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 02:49
TNTv
Throw in online co-op and they'll have my attention.
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 03:43
atheistium
Looks epic, do wants :O I hope you can co-op because she looks awesome xD
SPJglitches's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 04:09
SPJglitches
There's no way the story is going to make any sense in context, but I don't think that's the point. If it ends up having half the originality they claim it will have then I'd certainly be interested in trying it out. I look forward to seeing this in action.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 05:23
Eschatos
That is a pretty silly name.
WDot's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 05:28
WDot
My interest is piqued. If I get to rob gas stations and banks ala Bonnie and Clyde, I'll be sold.
Ritalin Twitch's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 05:41
Ritalin Twitch
Can I build my own still and bootleg?

Or at least live out my Grapes of Wrath fantasies... mowing down people leaving the dustbowl with a hail of gunfire. Take that John Steinbeck
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 05:42
Cheeburga
Not gonna lie, I like that title.
Brandon Undead's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 05:58
Brandon Undead
"Total Overdose"?

TOO SOON!
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 06:55
Cowboy TTop
I love the name, its got a nice movie like ring to it. The setting could prove inteersting as some of the weapons are likely to be similar to Bioshock's (not tech wise, but era wise as in tommy guns and such.

I'll keep my radar on this one.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 07:11
wardrox
Hmm, this sounds like a new idea. I'm putting this in my cynical box.
NightRain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 07:46
NightRain
Does this have anything to do with the movie "Love and a .45"??

I haven't seen that movie in like 10 years but I remember it was pretty good and was about robbery and murder.
indonfs's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 07:55
indonfs
i love it !!!
Origim's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 08:48
Origim
Sounds interesting enough to at least play a demo. I like the idea of setting it in the 30's. It's when the real Bonnie and Clyde roamed the land and if handled right can make an interesting back drop.
foredaddy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 08:52
foredaddy
Is that emo Peter Parker?
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 09:21
Sharpless
I am intrigued by their ideas and would like to subscribe to their newsletter.
Simmy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 09:34
Simmy
Hell I'd buy that game just cus of the name - I'm such a whore for the old .45 Peacemaker - I'll blame that on Ocelot from the MGS series.
Still it sounds like a great game
skullivan's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 10:20
skullivan
The original Mafia took place during the Depression. According to Wikipedia between 1930-1938, to be exact.

The console ports of the game sucked but the PC version was excellent.
Paddylicious's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 10:24
Paddylicious
@foredaddy. I totally thought that was emo Peter too. Creeped the hell out of me

But I'm really digging the redhead with freckles. She looks spunky. Here's hoping the character have some actual depth and that the voice actors, if any, have some talent as well.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 10:35
Jordan Devore
Total Overdose is one of the most entertaining games I've ever played, in a cheesy, b-movie sort of way.
FinalFist's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 10:56
FinalFist
That dude looks like Tobey McGuire.
loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 11:19
loki d20
I wonder if the gameplay options will be enough to capture your typical action/fps gamer today. It's not like they'll be able to walk around with some ridiculous weapons that have become available in most current-day and future settings. Wonder what they'll do with the gameplay to make it fun throughout.

At least it'll be fun to wield a Tommy Gun, I hope.
SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 11:27
SuitcoatAvenger
Well, the problem is that Total Overdose was pretty ass. I mean, not terrible, but certainly "assy". The pseudo-sequel Chili Con Carnage was better because it was a PSP exclusive and better relegated to the handheld market (also, those of you who are excited about The Club's revolutionary gun-combo system should check out Chili Con Carnage - might be surprised at the similarity). Can this company really handle this sort of scope? Methinks we're going to see a generic shooter, but I hope otherwise.

Please, dear god, don't let it be Kane and Lynch with a chick.
dv8withn8's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 12:05
dv8withn8
Definitely a cool concept and title. I'll being keeping an eye on this one.
F Whipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 12:50
F Whipple
color me intrigued
Razlo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 14:35
Razlo
I liked both Total Overdose and Chili Con Carnage, but was depressed that I was one of the few people to play either. Hopefully Deadline Games will get a bigger audience with this new title.
JohnnyWadd's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 15:05
JohnnyWadd
A game set during the depression era? Sounds depressing. However will check out.
allisonaxe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 15:06
allisonaxe
I never got a chance to play total overdose, but I loved Chili Con Carnage (the 'trimmed-around-the-rough-edges' psp port.)
Furnimus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 16:56
Furnimus
Meh. "Faith and an Effing .50 Cal" would interest me, ;)

I am hard to please.
Faith's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/23/2008 17:46
Faith
OMG!!!!

Finally a perfect character for me to cosplay at conventions.

It would be like just dressing up as me after a few days in the sun to get the frecks. :)
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/25/2008 07:33
Fading Star
This sounds so freaking sweet. PROBABLY PLAY!
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