American McGee's Alice Set for an Encore

**Android1** · Nov 3, 2009, 05:15 PM

If you were into PC games nine years ago, chances are you remember American McGee's Alice.

If you were into PC games nine years ago, chances are you remember American McGee's Alice. The action platformer dragged players through a darkened version of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland universe, with twisted renditions of familiar characters and settings, not to mention a haunting industrial soundtrack by former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna.

Well, all these years later, a sequel is finally on the way. As Shacknews reports, American McGee's new studio, Spicy Horse, and EA Partners have released a video teasing Return of Alice. The video has a stop-motion style and shows an older Alice having relapsed into mental illness:

Fans will recognize the grim-looking Cheshire Cat, who was a central (and inexplicably friendly) character in the first game. The sequel looks primed for a 2011 release, and Shacknews says you can expect to play it on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3.

Source: The Tech Report

EfrainMan · Nov 3, 2009, 05:55 PM

Just don't **** it up, McGee...

BobbyRPI2712 · Nov 3, 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EfrainMan

Just don't **** it up, McGee...

Exactly.

The first was so great, I am excited for the new version but can't help but feel a little nervous it won't stack up well against the fantastic first one.

cbsboyer · Nov 3, 2009, 10:11 PM

I'm feeling exactly the same way - Alice was one of my all-time favourite games and American McGee has a really high bar to get over if he wants to do as well or better with the sequel. Personally I'd be happy so long as it has the same feel to it as the first with better graphics and a less linear gameplay. More to explore, more critters, but definitely keep the compelling characters.

friskyolive · Nov 4, 2009, 07:45 AM

Come on, people, I'm sure it won't upset! And wow, the teaser had just invigorated me to find my disc and replay it.

noko · Nov 4, 2009, 11:52 AM

That is one game I wanted to play but never got around to it. Now I wondering if I can find the original anywhere.

zebra 204 · Nov 4, 2009, 11:58 AM

I predict a crappy port and a 4.5 average score for reviews.

**Android1** · Nov 4, 2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra 204

I predict a crappy port and a 4.5 average score for reviews.

Out of five or out of ten?

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Android1 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New England Posts: 8,283	American McGee's Alice Set for an Encore If you were into PC games nine years ago, chances are you remember American McGee's Alice. If you were into PC games nine years ago, chances are you remember American McGee's Alice. The action platformer dragged players through a darkened version of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland universe, with twisted renditions of familiar characters and settings, not to mention a haunting industrial soundtrack by former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna. Well, all these years later, a sequel is finally on the way. As Shacknews reports, American McGee's new studio, Spicy Horse, and EA Partners have released a video teasing Return of Alice. The video has a stop-motion style and shows an older Alice having relapsed into mental illness: Fans will recognize the grim-looking Cheshire Cat, who was a central (and inexplicably friendly) character in the first game. The sequel looks primed for a 2011 release, and Shacknews says you can expect to play it on the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Source: The Tech Report

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EfrainMan Radeon HD 4850 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 325	Just don't **** it up, McGee... __________________ I hate your job.

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Nov 3, 2009, 10:11 PM	#4
cbsboyer Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Inside a box of disaster Posts: 5,285	I'm feeling exactly the same way - Alice was one of my all-time favourite games and American McGee has a really high bar to get over if he wants to do as well or better with the sequel. Personally I'd be happy so long as it has the same feel to it as the first with better graphics and a less linear gameplay. More to explore, more critters, but definitely keep the compelling characters. __________________ "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx

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