Ever since its reveal last year, developer id Software has been very clear about Rage 2 being the game that the original should have been. Co-developed with Avalanche Studios, the sequel has been toted as a true open-world game compared to its predecessor`s attempt at one, leaning heavily on hectic gameplay within a vast and dynamic environment. Though Rage 2 is all about blending together the fast, punchy corridor-shooter action that id software is known for with Avalanche`s sense of scale and breadth of content from their world-exploring games, our last few impressions didn`t give us the opportunity to see those aspects really come together.However, we recently got to play two hours of the final game ahead of its May 14 release. While exploring the setting at our leisure, we got more of a clearer picture of how Rage 2 injects id Software`s old-school design within the framework of a modern open-world game. We also spoke with id studio director with id Software studio director Tim Willits about the making of the sequel to the 2011 post-apocalyptic open-world shooter, and how it`s introduced them to some new rethink their familiar design philosophies.Editor`s Note: This interview has been edited for clarity and readability.When you think back to the original game after playing this one, they`re pretty night and day by comparison. Rage 2 feels like it`s entirely its own thing.Yes, it is. Firstly, I like to say that Rage 2 delivers on all that Rage 1 promised. I`ve joked that the biggest lesson I`ve learned from Rage is don`t make an open world game without an open world technology, which is what we did with our id Tech 5 engine for the original. But you`re right, it`s kinda like we`re launching a new franchise. It`s very exciting. We often get people asking, `Well, do I need to have played the first one?` And I`m like, `No. Don`t worry about it. We got you covered.` You can just jump in and play. Don`t be nervous by the 2.After playing about two hours of this gam ...
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