Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a brand-new IP from industry heavy-hitter Naughty Dog, and the studio is shaking up its established formula. Instead of opting for a more grounded story like the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises, Intergalactic is going full sci-fi, marking an exciting turn for the developer. With a stacked cast and retro-futuristic energy, Intergalactic is shaping up to be an interesting project.
Players will take on the role of Jordan A. Mun, a skilled bounty hunter who finds herself on the planet of Sempiria. What makes Sempiria such an intriguing setting is that the planet has been unable to contact the outside world for over 600 years, setting the stage for a story filled with mysteries. The first trailer for the game promises a bold subversion of Naughty Dog’s go-to gameplay mechanics, and it’s a switch-up that seems perfect for Star Wars fans.
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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Could Be the Perfect New Game for Star Wars Lovers
Jordan’s Weapon of Choice Looks Quite Familiar
Until now, Naughty Dog has mainly focused on long-range combat over melee, but Intergalactic appears to make close-range encounters its combat style of choice. This is highlighted by the incredibly cool laster blade that Jordan wields as she charges an enemy robot. Intergalactic‘s compelling central weapon teases fun futuristic hack-and-slash encounters, but even more obviously, it’s very reminiscent of Star Wars‘ most iconic combat tool.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was a surprise announcement at last year’s Game Awards ceremony. In addition to actor Tati Gabrielle leading the cast, Kumail Nanjiani, Tony Dalton, and long-time Naughty Dog collaborator Troy Baker are also set to take on roles.
Lightsabers are one of the most recognizable weapons in all of pop culture. Even if one isn’t exactly a Star Wars fan, there’s a pretty solid chance that they know what a lightsaber is. Intergalactic featuring a type of laser sword makes it impossible not to face comparisons, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Melee may not be the type of gameplay that Naughty Dog is well-known for, but the top-notch combat design in its previous games are points in favor of this system working. It’s unlikely that Naughty Dog would introduce this type of weapon without making sure it feels as smooth and satisfying as possible.
This is what makes it such an exciting prospect for Star Wars lovers. If Intergalactic nails its swordplay, it has the potential to be one of the best takes on a lightsaber in gaming yet. Of course, this is purely speculation, but the combat designer for The Last of Us Part 2 returning – a game that greatly improved the series’ melee fights even if they were not the main draw of combat – bodes well for the sci-fi adventure.
The suffering of generations must be endured to achieve our divine end – Ancient Sempirian Scripture, 1986.
Intergalactic is Also Teasing Fantasy Elements
Star Wars features a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy, which has helped it stand out as its own unique take on both genres. However, Intergalactic could be following in similar footsteps, specifically with the lore of Sempiria. Based on the title of the game and Neil Druckmann confirming that the story will revolve around a fictional religious institution, there is a shared kinship with Star Wars and the Jedi in this regard, too.
As of now, Intergalactic could potentially be a wild lore-filled adventure that showcases a different side of Naughty Dog. A blend of religious themes and melee fighting definitely feels somewhat Star Wars-inspired, and when the game finally arrives, fans of the George Lucas franchise may want to keep Intergalactic on their radar.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment