Clockwork Revolution looks like the perfect BioShock spiritual successor
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Clockwork Revolutionhas been announced at the Xbox Games Showcase and looks to channel the spirit of the immersive sim greats. The title will release “in due time” which means we likely won’t see it until sometime in 2024 at the earliest.
Thisupcoming gamebears a striking resemblance to the critically acclaimedBioShock Infinitefrom a decade ago with its rail-riding,steam-powered mechs, and guns, alongside a colorful, old-timey Victorian-era presence. That’s to say nothing of the original ideas present in thisXbox Series Xand PC immersive sim, such as a greater focus on time manipulation and more devasting firearms.
There are elements of the Dishonored series seemingly present inClockwork Revolution,too, as the game world can be altered based on your actions. Presumably, the villain of the story, Lady Ironwood, will act as a nemesis for our protagonist, a young woman of color, to topple as best she can. The premise is certainly interesting, and we’ve been long overdue a new immersive sim of this scale.
What excites me the most aboutClockwork Revolutionis exactly how much input you’ll be able to have in changing the events of the story, and alternating the game world itself.Clockwork Revolutionis likely to live or die based on the strength of its narrative, but, if it offers the right amount of player agency, it could even givethe likes of JUDASa run for their money.
Clockwork Revolutioncould benefit from offering a broader experience than the rather linear BioShock titles, going more open-ended with something reminiscent of Arkane’s excellent 2017 thrillerPrey.
I’m personally hoping for an immersive world, weapon crafting, stat, and resource management, alongside a range of exciting supernatural powers. The last big-budget game to take a stab at this kind of experience wasDeathloopin 2021, which was developed by Arkane-Lyon. Also a time-traveling shooter,Deathloopstruck a lot of great notes with its ambitious story. As someone who absolutely adores the genre, I can’t wait to see what’s possible with today’s gaming hardware technology.
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Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn’t working, you’ll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.
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