GDC 2011: Resistance 3 Details Trickle Through

At this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC), developer Insomniac Games showcased their upcoming shooter, Resistance 3 in all its single and multiplayer glory. And thanks to Game Informer, here are the juicy highlights.

Single Player

• Weapon wheel from the original Resistance returns
  Each weapon has primary and secondary fire
  All weapons are upgradeable
  Open level design will allow you to tackle scenarios based on your playstyle

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Multiplayer

• All maps will be located outside of the U.S., one example is a prison map located in the Republic of Chad
  Each map will have objective-based game modes: Mode shown at GDC is Team Deathmatch
  Max player count has decreased for “a more focused experience”: Resistance – 40, Resistance 2 – 60, Resistance 3 – 16 (8v8)
  Passive abilities: Used to tailor gameplay according to your playstyle. For instance, run-and-gunners can gain an ability to increase accuracy
  Active abilities: Must be activated by players and can be mapped to the D-pad. Abilities include giving health or ammo to allies, creating a doppleganger that will position themselves next to you on the battlefield, or activating an “electric hoolahoop” of sorts that will damage opponents who come in for a melee attack
  Species-specific kill streak bonuses: For example, kill three people as a Chimera and a temporary cloak ability will activate. Humans will have different kill streak bonuses.