In response to community feedback, Pilestedt then discussed a number of previously considered “high concept” releases, including the Star Fox-style game tentatively called “Eagles of Democracy.”
“We made an unrealistic prototype,” Pilestedt added. “I would basically try to capture Starfox. So arcade… but still simulated.
“The title was 'Eagles of Democracy'.”
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“Smash TV is a top-down reinvention of the classic 1990 arcade game,” began the pitch, which was reportedly written about 12 years ago. “The game pits up to four contestants in a violent game show set in the distant future of 1999. The game focuses on the inspiration of Smash TV to create a game packed with brutal action, deadly traps and inspired game shows. in gladiators.
“The game pays homage to '80s action movies like The Running Man, Total Recall, RoboCop, and Escape from New York, tying it all together with cheesy music, 'cool' visuals, and over-the-top storytelling.”
Arrowhead recently responded to criticism from players about the high cost of its Killzone 2 crossover, ultimately deciding to give all players the planned second set of collaboration items for free.