News: Applessed on PS2

May 22, 2006, 02:23 PM

by ollie, via Dream Factory -
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appleseed_movie.jpgShots of Dream Factory's upcoming PlayStation 2 Appleseed game are continuing to surface around the place. It's clear that it's meant to tie in with the upcoming TV series and movie sequel but it's hard not to get a tad antsy about the whole thing. Admittedly, the developer in question is responsible for the inimitable Tobal and Ehrgeiz games, yet this a Shirow work and they very rarely translate adequately into game form. <Brandon's note: Plus their recent games have been a bit...well...suspect.>

In related news, the director of the original Appleseed CG-o-thon, Shinji Aramaki, will have one of his most reputable designs immortalised in 1/15 scale at the end of this month. The damn thing actually transforms around Shogo, which goes beyond crazed ingenuity. The recent DVD boxset is worth picking up, it's proper old school anime after all.