Battlefield 3 GDC Trailer: Too real?

Watching the most recent GDC video for Battlefield 3 had an unsettling effect I'd not experienced before in a video game.

I've played hundreds of games and dozens of FPS shooters, but at the 1:47 mark I got a sour feeling in the pit of my stomach when a fellow soldier collapsed. I've seen the prior iterations and similar titles in the genre, though I do not play war simulations as a matter of course. But this was the first time my thoughts turned to the soldier's family, which is a ludicrous conclusion to take from a video game, but an instantaneous connection my mind made, nonetheless.

To be sure, the graphics are amazing. I know that war is, well, war, but I'm uncomfortable with this trailer, and wanted to know how other gamers felt. Maybe EA was aiming for that sour feeling; I don't know. I personally prefer my games to distance themselves from reality through theme or depiction (sci-fi guns, magic, etc.) - which is why I'm looking for feedback from fans of the genre.

Happy gaming,

Boz

Watching the most recent GDC video for Battlefield 3 had an unsettling effect I'd not experienced before in a video game.

I've played hundreds of games and dozens of FPS shooters, but at the 1:47 mark I got a sour feeling in the pit of my stomach when a fellow soldier collapsed. I've seen the prior iterations and similar titles in the genre, though I do not play war simulations as a matter of course. But this was the first time my thoughts turned to the soldier's family, which is a ludicrous conclusion to take from a video game, but an instantaneous connection my mind made, nonetheless.

To be sure, the graphics are amazing. I know that war is, well, war, but I'm uncomfortable with this trailer, and wanted to know how other gamers felt. Maybe EA was aiming for that sour feeling; I don't know. I personally prefer my games to distance themselves from reality through theme or depiction (sci-fi guns, magic, etc.) - which is why I'm looking for feedback from fans of the genre.

Happy gaming,

Boz

Bozanimal

There is already lots of threads about this game.

But nonetheless. Yes I know what you mean I actually felt bad for him and wanted him to be taken from the line of fire immediately so he wouldn't suffer anymore. This game has real soul and character thanks to the animations.

Also I have to say that war has never looked so beautiful. A horrible statement but come on I am correct :P They are all striving for realism, and we are finally getting it. This is the most realistic FPS so far and its not even out yet