So why don’t you give us the lowdown on the game's progression? Will it be like a NFS game where I get instructions via a cellphone, or will it be like Burnout Paradise where I can go and do whatever I feel like?
It'll be more like NFS where you get instructions, but you can go into the Free Roaming mode when you feel like it. However, you cannot initiate a race from that mode. If you want to race you would have to come back to the main menu, select a track, your car, your opponents (if you’re playing SP) and then race. If you get bored with the preset tracks you can download more of them from the game’s official website.
And these would be free?
Some of them would be free, but we will also be releasing premium tracks and custom cars for which the consumer might have to pay.
How much?
Don’t worry; these would be very nominal amounts, ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 35 per track or car.
Can players buy certain upgrades with real money, or will it all be in game money?
For this release it's all in game money.
What kind of upgrades can we expect in SoM?
You can deck out your wheels, rims, engine, brakes, suspension etc.
What kind of tunes can we look forward to in this game?
Modern rock and hip-hop with a little bit of new-age electronic, but the consumer will also have the option to listen to his/her own music library stored on the PC.
Have you guys tied up with any of the local radio stations for this game?
We are in talks with a few of them but nothing’s been finalized yet.
What platforms can we expect Streets of Mumbai on?
As of now Streets of Mumbai is PC-exclusive, but we will be releasing this game on the PS2 in the next six months with all-new engine upgrades.
So when can we expect to see this game on the shelves?
May-end or early June 2008, for anything between Rs 199 and Rs 299. We are in talks with distributors and will update you once we finalize the price tag.
What's next for Trine after SoM?
We are working on two new IPs for both PCs and consoles, backed by international publishers, and these games are targeted for a global release, and not just for India.
Update: We just got word on the minimum specs required to run the game and they go something like this:
512 MB Ram
256MB Graphic Card
DirectX supported sound card
1.5 GB free Hard-Disk Space
cool i always wanted a game like this one
