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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 at 01/23/2008 01:57
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.
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MrSadistic at 01/23/2008 02:01
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.
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DynamicDonut at 01/23/2008 02:07
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.
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Hamza CTZ Aziz at 01/23/2008 02:12
Haha, I saw this and instantly thought of Faith. Red hair and everything.
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dhelor at 01/23/2008 02:20
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. :(
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AfroJoel at 01/23/2008 02:34
bleh, not real interested atm.
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TNTv at 01/23/2008 02:49
Throw in online co-op and they'll have my attention.
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atheistium at 01/23/2008 03:43
Looks epic, do wants :O I hope you can co-op because she looks awesome xD
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SPJglitches at 01/23/2008 04:09
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.
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Eschatos at 01/23/2008 05:23
That is a pretty silly name.
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WDot at 01/23/2008 05:28
My interest is piqued. If I get to rob gas stations and banks ala Bonnie and Clyde, I'll be sold.
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Ritalin Twitch at 01/23/2008 05:41
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
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Cheeburga at 01/23/2008 05:42
Not gonna lie, I like that title.
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Brandon Undead at 01/23/2008 05:58
"Total Overdose"?

TOO SOON!
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Cowboy TTop at 01/23/2008 06:55
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.
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wardrox at 01/23/2008 07:11
Hmm, this sounds like a new idea. I'm putting this in my cynical box.
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NightRain at 01/23/2008 07:46
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.
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indonfs at 01/23/2008 07:55
i love it !!!
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Origim at 01/23/2008 08:48
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.
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foredaddy at 01/23/2008 08:52
Is that emo Peter Parker?
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Sharpless at 01/23/2008 09:21
I am intrigued by their ideas and would like to subscribe to their newsletter.
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Simmy at 01/23/2008 09:34
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
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skullivan at 01/23/2008 10:20
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.
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Paddylicious at 01/23/2008 10:24
@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.
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Jordan Grim Devore at 01/23/2008 10:35
Total Overdose is one of the most entertaining games I've ever played, in a cheesy, b-movie sort of way.
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FinalFist at 01/23/2008 10:56
That dude looks like Tobey McGuire.
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loki d20 at 01/23/2008 11:19
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.
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SuitcoatAvenger at 01/23/2008 11:27
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.
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dv8withn8 at 01/23/2008 12:05
Definitely a cool concept and title. I'll being keeping an eye on this one.
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F Whipple at 01/23/2008 12:50
color me intrigued
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Razlo at 01/23/2008 14:35
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.
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JohnnyWadd at 01/23/2008 15:05
A game set during the depression era? Sounds depressing. However will check out.
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allisonaxe at 01/23/2008 15:06
I never got a chance to play total overdose, but I loved Chili Con Carnage (the 'trimmed-around-the-rough-edges' psp port.)
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Furnimus at 01/23/2008 16:56
Meh. "Faith and an Effing .50 Cal" would interest me, ;)

I am hard to please.
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Faith at 01/23/2008 17:46
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. :)
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Fading Star at 01/25/2008 07:33
This sounds so freaking sweet. PROBABLY PLAY!
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