Storyboards and Scripts of the “City Of The Dead” level for Fear Effect Inferno PlayStation 2
This dossier [Fear Effect Inferno Playstation 2 and its prototypes: the art of video game storytelling], dedicated to unveiling the buried secrets of Fear Effect Inferno, has already guided you through the twists and turns of its tumultuous history, its complex characters, and the technical peculiarities of its prototype. Now let's explore the dark avenues of the “City Of The Dead” level, where Hell appears at the end of the road.
Each cutscene has its own unique Kronos Entertainment code. The first letter coincides with the level of Fear Effect Inferno, in this case “E” for “City Of The Dead”. The numbers refer to the cinematics. Finally, the last letter “N” stands for “Narrative”. The Scripts and extracts making up the Storyboards are numbered in the same way, to link them to the corresponding cutscenes.
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CityofDead_CitySquare
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CityofDead_JudgmentHall
On this page, you can view the Scripts and all the Storyboards for the “City Of The Dead” level in the order in which they appear in the game.
Yim Lau Wong
Enjoy your reading!
Cutscene E000N (69 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. upper feng shui
Glas, Rain and Deke stand around the mirror in its transformed state, pondering it, trying to figure out what to do.
A vortex swirls within.
Deke stands sullenly apart from the group, and especially from the mirror. He wants nothing to do with it or hell.
Glas
Okay. What now?
Deke
Meself, I say we get the hell outta here.
Rain turns to face Deke sharply.
Rain
I’m not leaving without Hana!
Deke can’t hold her gaze, and winds up looking at the floor.
Deke
(quietly)
I ain’t goin’ inna that place again.
Glas
(gesturing around the space)
Look around you Deke! Where else are you gonna go? Walkabout? In a big circle?
Deke turns to face Glas directly, his humiliation at his fear turning to rage.
Deke
You got no idea what you’re walkin’ into mate.
Glas steps up into his face.
3)
Black reaper
The paths of the dead…
White reaper
…are not to be traversed by the living.
Black reaper
For death -
Glas glances at Rain, then steps up.
Glas
(interrupting)
One too many days in the fortune cookie factory, huh?
(to the reapers)
Hey, Ebony. Ivory. In plain English…
He starts gesturing as if signing to the deaf.
Glas
WHAT… DO… WE… HAVE… TO… DO… TO… GO… THROUGH?
The Black and White reapers now turn to face him.
black and white reaper
Die…
Glas glances back at Rain. This wasn’t really part of their plan.
Deke’s hands move toward his pistols. A reflex.
Their bodies begin to go transparent as they begin to fade away.
Rain approaches them.
Rain
Wait!
They’re gone, like smoke in a sudden breeze.
Deke’s hands uncurl from his pistol handles.
Glas steps back to Rain.
5)
Deke
Aright, goodonya then.
Rain throws a cool glance Deke’s way.
Rain
(to Wee Ming)
I’m not leaving Hana in hell.
Wee Ming
This extends far beyond you or me. My father has taken Hana for reasons I am only beginning to understand.
Rain
(firmly)
I don’t care. I’ll do whatever I have to do to get Hana back.
Deke
You better care girly. King of Hell ain’t a bloke ya wanna be messin’ with.
Rain wheels on Deke sharply.
Rain
FINE! You can stay then.
Rain turns to Glas.
Glas contemplates his shoes for a beat, then looks up at her.
Glas
Look Rain, I hate to agree with tubby here,
(gesturing towards Deke)
but I think he’s got a point.
Rain stops. She hadn’t expected him to back out too.
Rain looks around at the crowd arrayed around her, a clutch of worried, sullen faces, then at Wee Ming.
7)
Wee Ming
If this is what you truly wish.
(beat…)
Beyond this device lies the City of the Dead, the land of Yim Lau Wong. Hana is there. I will guide you. We must stay together and find her quickly.
Wee Ming gestures and three Talismans appear in her hand.
Wee Ming
Take these talismans. Never part with them.
She hands them out. One to each.
Wee Ming
Without them, your souls may not return to your mortal bodies.
Deke considers his talisman dubiously.
Deke
Lemme get this straight. Yer sayin’ me life is ridin’ on this dime store trinket?
Wee Ming
Yes.
(considers)
But one of you must stay. You must not leave your bodies undefended.
Deke
I’ll take that job.
Glas
Good idea, Deke. You did great the last time we counted on you.
A cold rage rises in Deke’s face.
Wee Ming chimes in…
9)
Her body slumps, lifeless. Glas rushes over to catch her falling body and takes it in his arms, letting her gently to the floor.
Glas stands again, and makes eye contact with Wee Ming.
Deke looks at Rain’s lifeless body, then at Wee Ming, then at Glas.
Deke
(to himself)
This is gonna hurt. I just know it.
He takes the talisman in his teeth, then roughly snaps it in half.
The red energy courses over his body, and he twitches as though electrocuted, then falls lifeless to the floor.
Wee Ming looks at Glas.
Wee Ming
Their fate now lies in your hands.
She steps toward the mirror’s surface, joining her own reflection. As she does, ghostly streaks of the red energy that consumed Rain and Deke begin to shoot from the bodies toward them, in thin streams, then more strongly, until the whole thing flares into a brilliant red flash just as she crosses through its surface. She is gone, and so are they.
Glas looks at the mirror for a moment, back to its earlier state.
He makes his way over to Deke’s body and straightens it out, taking his talisman half from where it had landed on the floor, and placing it on Deke’s chest.
He then makes his way over to Rain and, a little more tenderly, arrays her body and places her own talisman half on her chest.
Glas
I hate this shit.
11)
Wee Ming looks at the floor, then back at Yim Lau Wong.
Wee Ming
Why are you doing this?
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
I could tell you the answer, Wee Ming.
(smiles)
But what fun would that be?
wee Ming
Do not underestimate these mortals father. Their free will affords them great power.
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
Yes, daughter, it does.
(beat)
I am counting on that.
He steps toward the shadows.
Yim Lau Wong
You must excuse me now. I have work to do.
He glances back her way.
Yim Lau Wong
Your stepfather wants a word with you. Do enjoy your time together, won’t you?
He laughs as he steps back into the shadows and is gone.
A black, oily bubble rises from the floor, then begins to deform before it stretches and bursts and reveals the Demon Lam.
Lam
Hello, stepdaughter.
The Black and White Reapers step from the shadows to flank him.
2)
Glas
If you’re too much of a coward to do it, just say so.
Rain is over by the mirror, examining it, engrossed, and not noticing the fight about to erupt.
Deke’s hands creep toward his guns, then he lets them go again and steps up into Glas’ face.
Deke
(with a quiet, cold smile)
Ya didn’t even have the balls t’ tell Hana ya had th’ hots for her when she was alive.
(beat)
So who’s the real coward, buddy boy?
All it’ll take is a twitch...
Rain reaches out and touches the mirror’s surface. The surface sparks against her finger with a bang and a whiff of ozone and she pulls back fast.
The sound damn near startles Glas and Deke into shooting, but instead, they turn to see what’s happening.
A human form begins to coalesce in the mirror – a dark silhouette far amid the distant swirls.
Everybody steps back.
Rain
Hey guys, I think we got someone’s attention.
A black shadowy form steps out of the mirror, casting a brilliant white shadow behind him.
The shadow then disengages and stands upright as well.
It’s the Black and White Reapers, on their own turf. They look over the three interlopers, heads moving in unison. Appraising them.
4)
Glas
Well, that worked out great, don’t you think?
Rain looks back at him.
Deke
Pretty bloody typical for this place, if you ask me.
Glas sighs and starts to walk away from the other two in exasperation, but then he notices something at his feet - a familiar form – the silhouette of a paper doll.
He kneels down to touch it.
The last piece in place, Glas stands and pulls out the paper Wee Ming doll.
Glas
(suddenly)
I think I know who can help us.
He places the doll into the ruby flame, and it flares to life.
The flame, reflected in the mirror, seems to swell until it fills the glass. Wee Ming steps out of the churning flame.
Deke
Oh, bloody hell, didn’t that dodgy little flake cause enough trouble the first time?
Wee Ming turns to face Glas and nods in greeting.
Wee Ming
I know why you have called me, Royce Glas, but I cannot help you.
Glas
Why doesn’t that surprise me?
Wee Ming
Hana’s fate is subject to a deeper influence than you know. You place yourself in great danger by trying to help her.
(beat)
You should go.
6)
Rain
(to Wee Ming)
There has to be something…
Wee Ming looks back at her, and shakes her head slowly.
She looks away, then back at the others, then at the floor.
Rain sits down, shoulders slumped over. Her head drops.
Wee ming
The journey would endanger your souls. It is not worth this.
Rain continues to look at the floor, despondent.
Rain
(quietly)
It is to me.
Glas and Deke stand nearby, looking alternately at her and at their feet.
A beat.
Deke
(quietly)
Ah, hell.
Rain looks up at him.
Glas glances his way.
Glas
What?
Deke
I’ll go.
(beat)
Hell. We made it out once. What’s to say we can’t do it again.
Glas looks at Deke then to Rain. Finally, he turns to Wee Ming.
Glas
All right, Take us in.
Wee Ming looks at the floor as she considers. Then looks up, acceding to their will.
8)
Wee Ming
Glas should stay.
Glas
No way. I promised Hana I’d take care of Rain.
(glances at Deke)
I’m not gonna let her run around in hell with that psycho.
Deke
(coldly)
Who you callin’ psycho, mate?
Rain steps between them and faces Glas.
rain
Please Glas, I’d feel better knowing you were protecting us.
Glas grits his teeth. He knows there’s no choice.
Glas
Dammit.
Deke glances at Glas.
Deke
Looks like nobody gets what he wants ‘roun’ here, huh mate.
Rain turns to Wee Ming.
Rain
(to Wee Ming)
What do we do now?
Wee Ming
You must break your talisman.
Rain looks at hers in trepidation. She swallows.
She looks at Glas.
She holds it in front of her and snaps it in half.
A wave of red lightning-like energy courses over her body and she convulses, eyes wide in surprise. Then it dissipates, and as it does, one of the broken halves of the talisman disappears with it.
10)
fade out.
fade in to:
int. city of the dead, JUDgment hall
Wee Ming materializes alone.
She looks around for Rain and Deke, but they’re nowhere to be seen.
Wee Ming
Rain? Deke?
The Chair of Judgment sits before her, not far away, and she sees it now.
Wee Ming
…oh, no.
Her confusion turns to anger when YIM LAU WONG appears from the shadows.
Yim Lau Wong
Hello, my daughter.
Wee Ming wheels to face him.
Wee Ming
What have you done with them?
Yim Lau Wong brushes the question aside with a casual gesture.
Yim Lau Wong
Your friends will have to fend for themselves a bit, I’m afraid.
Wee Ming steps toward him.
Wee Ming
You fear me father? Is that why you have interfered?
Yim Lau Wong
Fear you? You have done exactly as I anticipated, my beloved daughter. You brought them to me.
12)
She looks up into his face.
Fadeout.
Fadeup.
int. casino - night
Nearby, Deke appears inside the CASINO and is shocked to find his shoes missing.
Deke
Who the hell took me bloody shoes?!
He looks around at all of the stuff and a grin creeps across his face.
Twenty feet away, in particular, he notices a whore’s purse; an appealing wad of money hanging out, ripe for the taking.
Cutscene E002N (2 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. casino
One of the whores sees Deke’s hand in the woman’s purse, and shouts for the bouncers.
Whore
Hey! Stop that guy!
Cutscene E003N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. casino - night
In an instant, two Bull Demons materialize on either side of Deke. In an instant, they’ve got his arms.
All three vanish together.
cut to:
ext. outside casino - night
All three rematerialize outside the Casino together.
The bulls throw Deke forward into the streets and remain on guard in front of the Casino.
Deke dusts himself off and stands up.
Cutscene E004N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. casino - night
Deke deftly removes $1000 from the gambling woman’s open purse.
Cutscene E005N (22 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke steps up to the counter and notes the suspiciously familiar-looking pair behind it.
Deke
You guys again? Whadda they got you workin’ both shifts?
The Black Reaper man looks Deke over as Deke leans against the counter.
Black reaper
I notice you are…
White reaper
…unarmed.
Deke reaches instinctively for where his holsters should be. And, of course, they’re not there. He looks back up at them.
Deke
Yeah. Think ya can take care a that for me?
The White Reaper reaches beneath the counter and produces a pair of elaborately folded paper shot pistols. He places them on the counter and Deke eyes them dubiously.
Deke
Origami. Nice to see you fruitcakes got yerselves a hobby. You weave baskets too?
The White Reaper produces a flame between his fingers and ignites the pistols, which flare up and are replaced by a pair of real shot pistols.
Deke reaches for them.
Deke
That’s what I’m talkin’ about.
The Black Reaper slides them away from his approaching hand.
2)
Black reaper
We reserve our services…
White reaper
…for worthy patrons.
Deke leans over the counter conspiratorially.
Deke
…an’ what’s it take to get ta be one a’ those?
Black and White reaper
Trust.
Deke starts to reach for his pockets.
Deke
Trust, huh? I can get me a wad a that at the casino.
Black reaper
Money…
White reaper
…is not the answer.
Deke stops for a second.
Deke
What?! Y’ gotta be jokin’ mate! What else ‘m I gonna give ya? Pocket lint?
He produces the talisman half.
Deke
This piece a junk?
They perk up visibly.
Black reaper
That would suffice…
White reaper
…for now.
Deke
What, the lint?
3)
They continue to look at him impassively. He fingers the talisman.
Deke
I dunno. They told me this is my ticket back outta here.
Black reaper
Ah but think of the glorious havoc…
White reaper
…you could wreak with these by your side.
White reaper
But if you are unsure…
The Black Reaper takes the guns and begins to place them behind the counter.
Black reaper
…of your ability to repay…
This gets Deke’s hackles up.
Deke
Hey now! There ain’t a casino built that don’t pay out under ol’ Deke’s hands.
They watch him, impassively.
Deke
(considering)
…so… what’d it cost to buy this baby back?
The Black Reaper places the guns back on the counter.
Black reaper
A minor…
White reaper
…trifle.
4)
Deke
Listen mate, I ain’t stupid. I ain’t givin’ up nothin’ without a set price attached.
Black reaper
We understand…
White reaper
…if trust is an issue.
They turn away from him, in unison, about to return to whatever tasks they were doing before.
A beat.
Deke
…all right.
He places the talisman on the counter, but keeps his hand on it.
deke
…I’ll be able to buy it back whenever I want right?
Black reaper
Of course…
White reaper
If you desire.
He slides the talisman across the counter.
The White Reaper hands the pistols to Deke as the Black Reaper lifts the Talisman from the counter and inserts it into an inventory bubble behind him.
Deke looks at the pistols with satisfaction, then pockets them and turns from the counter.
Deke
Pleasure doin’ business with ya.
Cutscene E006N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke returns and leans against the counter.
Deke
Your worthy patron is back mates!
The Reapers consider him dispassionately.
White reaper
We have something you might find…
Black reaper
…useful.
Deke starts to perk up.
White reaper
But you will need…
CLOSE ON: DEKE’S FACE, hearing this. (allows us to use same animation for all stub options)
Black reaper
[ insert appropriate stub line from below]
2)
He deflates again, a bit.
cut to gameplay.
stub:
Black reaper
…more money.
stub:
Black reaper
…Ten Thousand.
stub:
Black reaper
…Twenty-five Thousand.
stub:
Black reaper
…Thirty Thousand.
stub:
Black reaper
…Forty Thousand.
Cutscene E007N (7 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke hands the black reaper man a wad of money.
Deke
This enough to pay off me boom sticks?
The Black Reaper accepts the money without counting it.
White reaper
It is…
Black reaper
…enough.
Deke
Great. Now how ‘bout me trinket.
The White Reaper turns and reaches toward the talisman in the bubble.
White reaper
You may have the talisman…
But instead of the talisman, he produces a deck of cards from a bubble beside it.
Black reaper
…But wouldn’t you rather have this lucky deck instead?
Deke’s hands move toward his pistols. He doesn’t like cheats that aren’t him.
Deke
That don’t sound like part of our deal. Ya changin’ the terms on me ya two-tone bastards?
2)
White reaper
Not at all.
Black reaper
The choice is always yours…
The White Reaper places the deck on the counter and slides it toward him.
Deke eyes the cards suspiciously.
Deke
Jus’ how lucky we talkin’ about?
Black and White reaper
Very lucky.
Deke considers for a beat more.
Deke
…’spose an ace up my sleeve wouldn’t be such a bad thing at the casino…
The Reapers lean forward now, setting the hook.
Black reaper
…and with the money you will earn…
White reaper
…you may buy whatever you wish.
Deke places his hand over the deck and slides it toward him.
Deke
Ya got a deal.
Cutscene E008N (7 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke hands the black reaper another wad of money and indicates the talisman in the bubble behind the Reaper.
Deke
How’s this ta buy back me better half?
The Black Reaper takes the money, again without counting it, and pockets it.
The White Reaper produces a small paper weapon.
White reaper
What about this pretty little item here?
Deke considers it.
Deke
What d’ ya think I’m gonna do with that, needlepoint?
The Black and White reapers glance at each other.
Black reaper
Something… more substantial then.
White reaper
Yes of course, the big-gun type.
The White Reaper produces a paper shotgun.
Deke eyes it with interest, but still isn’t sold.
2)
Deke
How ‘bout ya just gimme what I asked ya for?
Black reaper
What use is your talisman…
White reaper
…in the City of the Dead?
Deke leans in at him.
Deke
That’s me ride outta here when I’m ready to go.
The White Reaper turns to face him, surprised.
White reaper
Are you really so anxious…
Black reaper
…to leave?
Deke considers this a beat.
Then he reaches for the paper shotgun.
Deke
Good point. I kin always come back fer it when I need it.
He looks it over.
Deke
Got a light?
No response. They just watch him.
Deke turns and sort of salutes them with the paper gun.
Deke
…guess not. G’Day then.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E009N (5 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke hands the Black Reaper another wad of cash.
Deke
Another payday, mate.
The reaper, as always, pockets it without counting.
Deke glances at the talisman, safely ensconced in its bubble.
Deke
Looks like ye got me trinket safe an’ sound…
(cocks his head back toward the door)
How ‘bout a little attitude adjustor for me forkin’ pals out there?
The White Reaper produces a paper assault rifle.
Deke takes it and handles it lovingly.
Black reaper
You are certainly proving yourself...
White reaper
…a worthy patron.
Deke salutes them with the rifle and turns to leave.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E067N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke sidles up to the counter, yet again. Deke dumps a pile of money on the counter.
Deke
What’ll a heap like this do fer me?
The Black Reaper takes the money.
Black reaper
So great a payment buys you…
The White Reaper plants an enormous Demon Rocket Launcher on the counter.
White reaper
…our greatest weapon.
Deke’s eyes light up in gleeful awe.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E017N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop – night
Deke leans against the counter.
Deke
Bloody oath, mate! That deck a’ yours made me a mint!
White reaper
Ah, yes. You have earned...
Black reaper
…a gift.
The White Reaper clerk hands Deke a small, foofy-looking bottle of perfume.
Deke takes it and eyes it with derision.
Deke
The hell am I gonna do with this? Impress the damn horses?
The reapers remain nonplussed.
Black reaper
If that is your cup of tea…
White reaper
…but it might be more appropriate for a lady friend...
It takes Deke a second, but then he brightens slightly as an idea crosses his mind.
He turns to go.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E068N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop - night
Deke leans up against the counter and pushes forward a pile of money.
Deke
What kinda goodies you guys got fer me this time?
Black reaper
Perhaps…
He glances at the White Reaper in mild consternation.
Black reaper
(to White Reaper)
…what do those goi-lo call it again?
The White Reaper places an elaborately painted egg on the counter between them.
White reaper
…an Easter egg.
Deke considers it suspiciously for a moment, then shrugs and takes it.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E012N (2 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. brothel - night
Deke knocks on the brothel door. A slit in the door bangs open, and the madam’s voice comes through.
Madam
Sorry, little man, our ladies don’t work for charity.
She slams the window closed.
Cutscene E013N (5 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. brothel - night
Deke knocks on the brothel door, and a slit bangs open. He shows a wad of cash to the woman on the other side.
deke
What sorta trick’ll this do fer me?
Deke hands the cash to the madam through the slit.
She opens the door and considers the cash in her hand.
She pockets the money.
Madam
Lady luck has been kind to you, I see.
(beat)
Welcome to the club.
Deke leans in toward her.
Deke
(conspiratorially)
Now how ‘bout ya give me the best ya got?
She cools somewhat toward him. Still business.
Madam
Sorry. Those girls are reserved for VIP clients.
Deke
Yeah? I’m pretty important, ya know.
Madam
(coolly)
Takes more than talk to be a VIP here.
(a little warmer)
And a little something for me wouldn’t hurt.
The madam leaves.
Cutscene E001N (0 extract making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. brothel - night
Deke walks inside the brothel (enters a 3D area).
Cutscene E014N (10 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. brothel bedroom - night
Deke speaks with the whore…
Deke
What’s a fine sheila like you doin’ in a place like this?
Whore
Awaiting eternal damnation.
Deke
Ain’t we all.
Deke dives onto the Whore.
Quick fade out.
Fade up to:
int. brothel bedroom - night
The whore rolls over and as her arm lands on the other side of the bed - now empty, her eyes flutter open.
Deke’s awake and up, and finishing pulling on his shirt.
Whore
Leaving so soon, sweetheart?
He fastens the last of the buttons.
Deke
I gotta hit the casino. It ain’t cheap keeping a doll like you on the payroll.
Whore
Maybe I can help you out with that.
2)
He starts to open the door.
Deke
You gonna cut yer price for me?
Whore
Better. I’ll get you more money.
Deke stops and closes the door again.
Deke
I’m listening.
She climbs out of bed and slinks toward him.
Whore
I can help you cheat.
Deke
What makes you think I cheat?
The Whore seductively brushes against Deke.
Whore
I can feel the “ace” in your pocket.
She wraps herself around behind him, hands drifting over his body.
Whore
I’m just asking for a small cut. A teeny, tiny...cut.
Deke
Darlin’, you got yerself a deal. See ya at the casino.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E015N (8 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. brothel bedroom - night
Deke slips back into the whore’s room. She’s there, already in bed.
Deke
Bloody oath! You got some moves on ya! Thought monkey man was gonna step on his tongue.
Whore
Lemme show you what I can do with my tongue.
Deke dives into the bed to join her.
Deke
Jus’ what I was thinkin’ meself.
She gets him just hot enough, then suddenly pushes back, hand on his shoulder.
Whore
How ‘bout my cut?
2)
This stops him cold. A beat. Then he reaches into his pocket and plants a stack of bills on the nightstand.
Deke
Always the same with you girls, ain’t it? Pay before ya play. Now, let’s play.
Deke dives onto the Whore.
Quick fade out.
Fade up to:
int. brothel bedroom - night
Deke wakes up and looks around. She’s asleep. He sneaks out of bed silently.
He slips the nightstand drawer open, and inside is a VIP Card. He takes it.
Deke
(under his breath, to himself)
Sorry sweetheart – guess yer gettin’ screwed more ways ‘n one t’night.
He grabs the cash off the nightstand and pockets it along with the VIP card.
Cutscene E024N (7 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. brothel - night
Deke leaves the inside of the Brothel.
Cutscene E025N (5 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. casino, blackjack table - night
The dealer spots Deke trying to cheat.
Dealer
Hey! What the hell you tryna pull?
(to the bouncers nearby)
Get this guy outta here!
Deke
Ah come on, mate. Figured if ya weren’t playin’ with a full deck, I’d help ya out.
In an instant, two Bull Demons materialize on either side of Deke and haul him up from the table.
All three vanish together.
cut to:
[IDENTICAL TO E03N CLOSING SHOT – REUSE?]
ext. outside casino - night
All three rematerialize outside the Casino together.
The bulls throw Deke forward into the streets and remain on guard in front of the Casino.
Deke dusts himself off and stands up.
cut to gameplay
Cutscene E016N (1 extract making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. casino - night
The Pit Boss sees Deke has earn too much money.
Pit Boss
You’ve won enough for today, pal. Why don’t you go blow it at the brothel or the pawnshop?
Deke
I’m doin’ jus’ fine here, “pal.”
The Pit Boss snaps his fingers.
play into Narrative e03n
Cutscene E018N (5 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. brothel door - night
Deke knocks on the door. The slot shoots open, then the door opens for him.
The madam is there to greet him.
He offers the perfume bottle.
Deke
Broughtcha a little somethin’.
She accepts it and sniffs it lovingly.
Madam
My favorite scent!
She slinks up close.
Madam
You do know what I like, don’t you…
Deke
Got a little somethin’ else for ya too.
He produces the VIP pass as well. She takes it from his hand and checks it. It’s good. She pockets it.
Madam
Mmm. You have come prepared. I’ll show you to the VIP room.
cut to:
int. brothel, outside vip room - night
She leads Deke to the VIP room door, opens it and ushers him through.
Madam
Have fun…
Fadeout and play into narrative e52n
Cutscene E052N (20 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
Fadeup.
int. brothel vip room - night
Upon entering the VIP whore room, Deke sees an especially beautiful whore. Her face is obscured by her hanging hair, and she’s facing away.
He approaches from behind.
Deke
Don’t be shy, doll. I’ll go easy…
He gets his arms around her, still from behind.
Deke
(into her ear)
...fer starters.
She raises her head. It’s Hana!
Deke pushes away in shock.
Deke
Bloody hell! Hana?
His initial shock now gives way to relief and elation – he’s found her!
Deke
No worries, love! We’re gonna get you outta here!
He starts to pull her up.
She isn’t moving.
Deke
Come on, doll. I’m here ta save ya!
Suddenly, her head snaps to face him. She’s on her feet in an instant and stalking toward him.
Hana
(almost hissing at him)
Save me? You put me here.
3)
Hana digs her fingers into his cheeks and turns his head back roughly to face her.
Hana
Look at me! Look at what you’ve done, you bastard! I’m a stinking whore rotting in Hell and you did this to me!
Deke gets his own hands onto her neck, trying to get her off him. She’s clawing at his face, drawing blood.
Deke
Stop!
She doesn’t. She’s an animal, savagely attacking him.
Hana
(choking it out)
You did this to me!
Deke keeps the pressure on, just trying to get her off, hands on her throat, shaking her like a dog killing an animal.
Hana
(barely audible)
…you…did…this…
Another shake. Deke’s eyes have gone dead. No soul left – just a killer doing what he does.
She’s gone silent. Still. Lifeless. He holds her.
A familiar laugh creeps into the room.
Realization slowly dawns on Deke, and he lets the body to the floor, kneeling down beside it.
Unbeknownst to Deke, a few thin tendrils extend from Hana’s body to a looming figure appearing from the shadows behind him. They dissipate suddenly as the figure comes into view – It’s Madam Chen.
Chen
(like a lover)
Does it feel better now, Deke? All the guilt, all the pain, is it gone?
2)
Deke steps back, taken aback.
Deke
I…
Hana
(taking another aggressive step with each beat)
You caused this, Deke. You can’t fix it. You could never fix anything. You’re useless.
Deke grabs her arm and starts trying to pull her toward the door. She’s surprisingly strong, and not going.
Deke
(starting to get angry)
We gotta go.
Hana starts circling him, almost stalking him.
Hana
Go where? Hmmm? You’re not going anywhere.
She’s behind him now, speaking into his ear.
Hana
You gave away your soul.
(beat)
Now we’re both damned.
She places a hand against his face.
Hana
I trusted you once.
She pushes off his face.
Hana
Never again.
Deke turns away.
Deke
(trying to control himself)
Stop!
4)
Deke doesn’t look up at her. He knows who this is. He remains focused on Hana and what he’s done. Again.
Deke
(quietly)
No.
(breaking down)
I’m so sorry, Hana...
Madam Chen reaches around him. Bladed talon against his throat. She could kill him in an instant now, and he doesn’t care.
She presses the blade into his exposed throat. No response from him.
Chen
I can end your suffering.
A beat.
Abruptly, she retracts her talon.
Deke looks wildly up at her, his face desperate.
Chen
Go to the ferryman. Across the river waits the Judgment Hall, and your absolution.
Madam Chen vanishes.
Deke remains beside Hana’s body another moment. A single, choked sob racks his body and he clambers to his feet and scrambles to the door and out.
cut to:
int. brothel foyer - night
Deke runs for the front door and yanks frantically on the handles, but they don’t budge. The door’s locked.
A pair of demonic female forms drop in behind him.
He spins to face them and sees their faces – each of them looks exactly like Hana.
They attack.
Cutscene E019N (13 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. pawn shop – night
Deke arrives at the counter, clearly distraught. The Reapers turn to face him.
Deke
I want me talisman back.
The White Reaper reaches into the bubble and extracts the talisman.
White reaper
Of course…
Black reaper
…if that is your wish.
Deke takes it and holds it in his hand. He looks at it, his own reflection just barely visible in its polished surface.
Deke realizes he has no clue what to do next.
Deke
(slightly embarrassed)
Okay… how’s it work?
White reaper
You simply have to…
Black reaper
…want to leave.
A beat. Deke looks at it. Nothing happens. He’s still there. Another beat.
Deke
So why’m I still here?
Black reaper
Your own soul knows…
White reaper
…where it belongs.
Deke isn’t sure what to make of this.
Deke
So what’re you sayin? I wanna stay in hell?
2)
He considers the talisman again, then looks back up at them.
Deke
I ain’t stayin’ here.
White reaper
Seek your destiny…
Black reaper
…across the river.
The White Reaper places the Paper Mallet on the counter.
White reaper
With this, the ferryman will hear your call.
Black reaper
But passage comes with a price.
Deke considers the mallet. He gets what’s going on.
Deke
(indicates the mallet)
You’ll gimme that…
(holds up his own talisman)
…for this?
White reaper
You do understand that…
He continues to consider the talisman.
Deke
I’d be givin’ up me soul, right? For good?
Black reaper
For oblivion.
The Reapers nod once, slowly.
He looks seriously at the talisman, then tosses it onto the counter.
Deke
Take it.
He takes the paper mallet.
Cutscene E020N (10 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. city of the dead – docks
Deke strikes the bells in the correct sequence. They resonate and glow.
Deke looks out across the river and sees the ferryman appear. Presently, the ferryman glides up to the dock, where Deke stands waiting beside another prospective passenger, whom Deke eyes suspiciously.
Deke attempts to step onto the boat, but as his foot moves, the boat slips sideways from the dock the same speed and distance, just far enough that he can’t step across.
Ferryman
All must pay the fee.
Deke
Why ain’t I surprised.
The man standing beside Deke offers a few coins. The ferryman reaches toward him and accepts them. They disappear in his hand. The man steps aboard.
Deke digs out the same amount and holds it up for the ferryman.
Deke
Here. Choke on it, mate.
ferryman
(laughs)
It’ll take far more than this pittance to buy your passage.
Deke indicates the passenger.
Deke
But that bloke –
The Ferryman, with the passenger, drifts away from the dock into the mist.
Ferryman
(calls back)
In Hell, you pay for your sins... Dearly.
The Ferryman, with the passenger, vanishes.
Fadeout.
Cutscene E021N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
Fadeup.
ext. city of the dead – docks
The ferryman appears through the mist and glides up to the dock.
Deke holds out a wad of money.
Deke
(sarcastic)
This enough to “pay for my sins?”
The ferryman shakes his head, and doesn’t reach for the offering.
Ferryman
That won’t even buy you a paddle! Four million.
Deke turns from him in exasperation.
Deke
Four mil – what the hell do you expect me to do? Rob a freakin’ bank?!
The ferryman pushes away from the dock.
Ferryman
If you must.
He disappears into the mist.
Cutscene E022N (6 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. outside casino - night
Deke pulls open the Casino door, but a familiar face greets him from the other side.
It’s the whore who helped him cheat, and she’s pissed.
She steps out, into his face.
Whore
(coolly)
Hey honey.
Deke tries to push past her.
Deke
Hey yerself, doll. I got work ta do.
She stays in his face.
Whore
We had a deal, you bastard!
Deke
An’ now we don’t! Why’n’cha take a little walkabout now, Sheila?
He shoves her out of the way and she stumbles back. Two demon bulls warp in on either side of him.
Whore
You don’t get off that easy, tubby.
The bulls grab Deke from either side. They haul him up, swing him and hurl him up through a Neon sign along the side of the casino.
Deke slams through the sign, into a window.
Fadeout.
Cutscene E053N (1 extract making up the Storyboard)
1)
Fadeup.
int. baccarat room - night
Deke wakes up and finds that he is down inside a two-level Baccarat room.
Cutscene E023N (12 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. baccarat room - night
Deke makes his way toward the exit door, but as he gets close, it swings open toward him.
The Whore’s on the other side, an evil-looking knife in her hand.
Without warning, and before Deke can do a thing, she slashes him across the throat and he falls toward us in a spray of arterial blood.
Fade out.
Fade in to:
int. judgment hall
Yim Lau Wong peers through a small mirror to see Rain approaching the front gates to the City of the Dead.
push in to:
ext. city of the dead, front gates - night
Rain appears and looks around.
Cutscene E055N (5 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. city of the dead, front gates - night
DISCUSSION POINT: What causes this? Does she blast an enemy into one of the mouths? In what way are the mouths affected by the Demon Horses’ health?
Rain sees the flame-mouths turn from red fire to blue.
She approaches one of the blue flames, and gingerly tests it with her finger. It’s cool.
She takes a deep breath and steps through.
Cut to:
int. sacrifice chomper - night
Rain emerges from the flame’s other side, and as she does, it flares back to its normal, hot, impassable form.
She turns to face the hallway she’s just entered, and it’s a horrifying sight – the walls are lined by demonic carved heads whose fangs slash down rhythmically through the space she’ll need to traverse.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E026N (11 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. city streets, outside chomper - night
Rain makes her way through the blasted-open threshold
Fade out.
Fade in to:
int. judgment hall
Yim Lau Wong turns to face a woman who enters frame in silhouette.
Mist
She’s here.
Yim Lau Wong
Yes. Your sister is surprisingly resourceful.
The woman steps forward. It’s Mist.
Mist
Runs in the family.
She glances sidelong his way.
Mist
You haven’t forgotten our deal?
Yim Lau Wong smiles at her, and it’s hardly a reassuring sight.
Yim Lau Wong
You can be sure I have not.
Flashcut.
int. alley - night
Deke lies sprawled in an alley where he’s been dumped to bleed out and die.
He’s pretty close now.
FROM HIS P.O.V., the world around him starts to fade to a monochrome darkness.
2)
Suddenly, a young face pokes into frame – a little girl with pig-like features, peering down at him with an innocent, curious concern.
She reaches toward him just as everything goes black.
flash to:
DEKE, as he starts to sit up. He puts a hand to his throat. Healed.
Pig Girl
Don’t worry. You’re better now.
He looks up at her groggily.
Deke
If yer lookin’ fer me t’pay, y’healed the wrong stiff.
She giggles as though he’s just told a joke.
Pig Girl
Oh no! I don’t need any money!
Deke climbs to his feet.
Deke
(standing)
That’s a first.
He glances back down at her.
Deke
Still… I guess I owe ya.
Pig Girl
No you don’t.
She starts to trot off, then pauses.
Pig Girl
If you need any more help, just come and find me!
She disappears around the corner.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E027N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
Ext. alley beside casino - night
The Pig Girl heals Deke along the side of the Casino.
Pig Girl
If you need me again, I’ll be around.
Deke nods.
Cutscene E070N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. city street – night
Deke approaches a woman in rags.
In a single, fluid motion, his shot pistols are out and pointed at her.
Deke
Hand over yer bank card, sheila.
She looks down at the pistols, then up at him, then, without so much fear as resignation, she hands over the card.
Deke pockets it.
Deke
Now get the hell outta here.
She leaves hastily, without looking back, and disappears around a corner.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E028N (1 extract making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. outside bank - night
Deke swipes the bank card across the tongue of a carved demon head adjacent to the Bank door.
play into narrative e11n.
Cutscene E011N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. bank - night
Deke goes inside the bank and sees the Demon Statues inside the bank.
Deke puts his shot pistols away and acts like everything is cool.
Cutscene E065N (0 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. bank front door - night
Deke walks through the bank door to go outside. (show Deke’s Head only and not full body. Possible without or without shirt on).
cut to:
ext. outside bank front door - night
Deke arrives outside of the bank and looks around.
Cutscene E029N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. bank - night
Deke pulls out his weapons.
Teller
It’s a robbery!
A gate at the front door to the bank slides shut in a mystical glow. Gates shut down in front of the tellers also.
Deke looks up to see the Demon Horses and Demon Bulls are alerted (from their non-aggro state).
Cutscene E030N (7 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. bank – night
Deke levels his shot pistols at one of the tellers.
Deke
Open the gates an’ no one gets hurt.
One of the tellers opens it, but Deke still blasts the tellers.
Teller
(dying)
But you said...
Deke
Whatta you care? Yer already dead.
He rolls over the teller window and goes to the back.
cut to:
int. bank vault
He then pockets 10 million dollars. But as he stashes the last amount of money, he sees more reinforcements coming out of the statues in a special effect (that matches the game effect).
Deke is now faced with Demon Bulls. Deke prepares for the onslaught of enemies from behind the teller counters
Cutscene E056N (1 extract making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. bank - night
The front door gate lifts back up into place.
Cutscene E031N (11 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. city of the dead, docks – night
The ferryman reappears from across the water.
Ferryman
The fee is now eight million.
Deke
Eight?! You said four!
Ferryman
That was before your last endeavor.
Deke
EIGHT million to cross a bloody river? Think ya sprung a leak, mate.
Ferryman
Complaining about the price… NINE.
2)
Deke
What?! Complainin’s a sin?!
Ferryman
No. But it should be. Nine million.
Deke
Yeah? How much’ll this cost me, ya talkin’ canoe?
Deke whips out his pistols and fires several shots at the ferryman, but he’s perhaps a bit overzealous, and the boat sinks swiftly.
A moment later, however, a new ferryman arrives.
Ferryman
Ten million.
Deke opens his mouth as if about to say something, then thinks better of it.
He hands over the full sack of bills, then steps aboard.
The boat disappears into the mist.
Cutscene E032N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. dock - night
The pig girl reaches out and touches Deke.
A glow of energy goes through his body and he is healed.
Pig Girl
You get hurt a lot, mister.
Deke
Yeah, some people just can’t seem ta get along with ol’ Deke.
Pig Girl
Maybe you should be nicer to them.
When he wants her opinion, he’ll ask.
Deke
Yeah. I’ll keep that in mind.
Deke leaves.
Cutscene E033N (7 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. judgment gate – night
The Book Caller, a rotund, pig-like figure, stands at his post, gruffly intoning the names of the damned.
Book Caller
(reads)
Scott Compton... Stan Liu… Sandy Abe… Tim Coolidge… Kevin -
Deke pushes his way to the Book Caller.
Deke
Name’s Deke. Table fer one.
The caller hardly glances at him.
Book Caller
Back in line.
Deke flashes cash.
Deke
(conspiratorially)
See, now that’s just the thing. I ain’t so big on lines.
(offering the cash)
So how ‘bout we jus’ take care a’ this like a coupla businessmen.
The Book Caller glances at the money derisively.
Book Caller
(sniffs)
Don’t insult me with that pittance.
Deke leans in closer. This next is as much a threat as it is an offer, and that isn’t lost on this guy.
Deke
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since comin’ to this shithole, everybody’s got their price. Now what’s yours,?
2)
The Book Caller glares at Deke for a moment. Deke’s hands aren’t far from his pistols, and he notices this too.
Book Caller
There is something...
Deke
That’s more like it mate.
The Book Caller glances around nervously, then back at Deke.
Book Caller
My daughter… can be a bit… willful. She’s run away. And now she’s on the streets, behaving… inappropriately.
Deke
My kinda girl.
Book Caller
Helping these… these… walking corpses. Healing them. Easing the suffering we work so hard to create.
Deke
Kids. What can y’do about ‘em?
Book Caller
Find her and bring her back to me. I’ll not see her disgrace this family.
He turns back to his work, ignoring Deke from this point forward.
Cutscene E034N (12 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. carnival – night
Deke approaches the Pig Girl. She puts her hands on her hips and looks at him mock-crossly.
Pig Girl
(sternly)
Did you get hurt again?
Deke
Not this time, girlie. Daddy’s waitin’ for ya. Come along.
Pig Girl
No! You can’t! My father – he’s bad! He -
Deke
Tell it to a social worker.
Pig Girl
(simply)
…but I helped you.
Deke
…an’ you said I didn’t owe ya.
A tear runs down her face.
Pig Girl
(simply)
You don’t.
Deke
So there ya go.
He grabs her and scoops her onto his shoulder.
Fadeout.
2)
Fadeup:
ext. judgment hall - night
Deke returns to the Book Caller, who glances up cursorily, then snaps his fingers.
A pair of Demon Bulls push up, grab the girl, chuck her bodily into a nearby cage, and slam the door.
From in the cage, she watches Deke, her eyes never leaving him.
Pig Girl
(simply)
I thought you were good.
Deke
(not looking at her)
Yeah? Well I’m just fulla surprises, ain’t I?
Deke glances down, and is suddenly aware that he isn’t wearing any pants.
He looks up at the Book Caller accusingly.
Deke
What the –
Book Caller
(calling the name)
Jacob Decourt.
The Pig Demon’s hands light up with electrical flashes and cause Four Horse Demons (two on either side of the main gate) to start cranking at the same time.
The energy from the cranking causes the door to open.
Deke steps through to the other side. He turns back to see the gate shut behind him.
Cutscene E035N (17 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. chair of judgment
Yim Lau Wong stands near the center of the chamber, beside the chair, facing away.
Yim Lau Wong
(without looking)
Welcome home, Deke.
Yim Lau Wong turns to face him.
Yim Lau Wong
This is where you belong.
Deke steps into the room, warily. Defeated.
Deke
So everybody keeps tellin’ me.
He glances around, waiting for the sneak attack that never comes.
Yim Lau Wong
They see the truth.
Yim Lau Wong takes a step toward him.
Yim Lau Wong
With everything you do, you cause pain. Even to those you try to help.
He indicates the chair.
Yim Lau Wong
Come. Free yourself from your past. Relinquish your guilt. Be judged!
Deke glances at the chair.
Deke
What happens if I do?
Yim Lau Wong
(smiles)
That depends, Jacob DeCourt.
(beat)
But look at it this way… What have you got to lose?
Deke steps toward the chair.
Deke
(tired. just tired.)
Nothing. Not any more…
2)
Deke sits down.
The chair writhes to life and traps him, binding him harshly.
Deke
Hey. Hey!
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
flash to:
deke’s p.o.v.: montage
A stream of images flashes through Deke’s awareness. Scenes from recent events. The Pig Girl captured. The Bank robbery. Deke taking money from the bank. The Whore’s face whom he betrayed. The Citywalker he mugged. Hana, being shot. Slowly falling. Landing on the floor, her eyes wide in pain and surprise.
Deke screams.
flash to:
int. hall of judgment
Yim Lau Wong stands impassively, watching Deke.
Deke sits limply in the chair now, as though entranced.
Yim Lau Wong turns away from him.
Fade out.
fade in:
int. upper feng shui
Glas paces up and down, antsy.
Glas
(to himself)
This is like watching paint dry.
He looks around the space. This vast, void space. This could take forever.
He sighs and turns, and as he does, several translucent figures phase into the world, all around him.
He steps back in surprise.
Cutscene E036N (27 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. upper feng shui
Glas steps forward to look more closely at the body of the guy he’s just killed, as the thermoptic camo sparks off.
He crouches down to take a closer look at an insignia on a tiny lapel pin.
Glas
I shoulda known.
Another one materializes behind him, but he doesn’t hear it.
The guy levels his weapon at Glas.
BANG!
The guy’s lifeless body slumps past Glas’ crouched, startled form.
Glas spins to his feet, weapon ready for the figure standing there.
It’s Nile.
Nile
Told you I’d keep you covered.
Glas
You got a knack for turning up in strange places, don’t you.
Nile
When it’s important.
Glas
Yeah, what’s so important here?
He glances at the Agency body nearby.
Glas
Why the party?
Nile
They’re after the talismans.
Glas turns away.
2)
glas
Yeah. Guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
She looks over at Rain’s and Deke’s bodies lying nearby, then steps toward him.
Nile
Your friends are taking a big risk.
Glas steps protectively between Nile and the bodies.
Glas
We all are.
She steps past him.
Nile
What’s your plan? They could be in there a long time.
Glas turns to look at the bodies.
Glas
Yeah. That crossed my mind too. Tell ya the truth, I’d feel more comfortable if I were in there with them.
Glas glances back at her, and is surprised to find a gun pointed at his face.
Nile
That can be arranged.
She fires.
Glas’ body crumples to the ground, but as he falls, he squeezes his talisman in his hand, breaking it in two. One half disappears with a thin red flash as the other bounces hard against the floor.
Nile casually walks over to the remaining half and picks it up. Then she makes her way to Rain’s body, takes hers, then to Deke’s.
A shadow appears in the standing mirror. She approaches it and holds out the three talismans toward it.
3)
glas
Yeah. Guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
She looks over at Rain’s and Deke’s bodies lying nearby, then steps toward him.
Nile
Your friends are taking a big risk.
Glas steps protectively between Nile and the bodies.
Glas
We all are.
She steps past him.
Nile
What’s your plan? They could be in there a long time.
Glas turns to look at the bodies.
Glas
Yeah. That crossed my mind too. Tell ya the truth, I’d feel more comfortable if I were in there with them.
Glas glances back at her, and is surprised to find a gun pointed at his face.
Nile
That can be arranged.
She fires.
Glas’ body crumples to the ground, but as he falls, he squeezes his talisman in his hand, breaking it in two. One half disappears with a thin red flash as the other bounces hard against the floor.
Nile casually walks over to the remaining half and picks it up. Then she makes her way to Rain’s body, takes hers, then to Deke’s.
A shadow appears in the standing mirror. She approaches it and holds out the three talismans toward it.
4)
Black reaper
Seek an old adversary.
He then disappears.
Glas shrugs and moves on. Here we go again.
Cutscene E069N (2 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. city streets, outside lam building – night
Glas notices a familiar insignia near the building’s threshold.
Glas
Well, well, well… Lam… maybe it’s time to finish what we started.
/
Time to dance.
He examines the front door. Solid, and guarded by a pair of bull demons.
He turns away.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E038N (13 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. demon lam building lobby - night
Glas examines the expansive crystal mural spanning the back wall.
It depicts the original Lam Building in Hong Kong, as seen in FE1.
Glas finds an indentation, and inserts the crystal key into it.
The section of the mural immediately before him glows a brief blue, then shimmers out, revealing a passage.
Glas steps inside.
cut to:
int. demon lam lair – night
Glas steps warily into this crystalline chamber, looking around.
He notices an object suspended in the center of the room – Wee Ming is frozen in a solid crystal igloo.
Glas
Wee Ming!
He steps forward for a better look.
As he does, a huge form drops noiselessly in behind him.
Demon Lam lashes out suddenly, knocking the assault rifle from Glas’ hand. The rifle, flying through the air, turns to crystal, and shatters as it hits the floor.
Glas ducks and wheels to face his opponent, just as another talon sails over his head for what would have been a killing blow.
Lam
Good move there Royce Glas!
(Lam claps his hands)
Well let’s give the man a hand! Or shall I say, an ARM!
Demon Lam charges him.
Cutscene E039N (2 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. demon lam lair - night
Lam slays Glas. GAMEOVER.
Cutscene E041N (14 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. demon lam lair - night
A burst of Blood power erupts from the center of the room where Wee Ming is captured.
Demon Lam is blasted by Wee Ming’s unleashed power and is slain.
Glas approaches the massive body carefully. It’s already starting to disintegrate.
Wee Ming
Glas! Get the sapphire!
Glas rushes over to the tail and grabs the stone. It’s hot, and his hand recoils slightly. Then he takes hold firmly and wrenches it off.
As he does, the body dissolves into a fine crystalline dust and dissipates to nothing.
Glas approaches Wee Ming, still trapped in the cage, with the stone in his hand.
Glas
What now?
She reaches out through the bars for the stone, and he places it in her hand.
She clasps it in both her hands and it flares a brilliant blue. When the flash subsides, the cage is gone.
Glas faces her.
Glas
Where’s Rain?
Wee Ming
I – I don’t know. Yim Lau Wong separated us. He knew we were coming.
Glas turns away from her in exasperation.
Glas
Dammit!
2)
Wee Ming
Follow me.
Wee Ming touches the sapphire to the wall through which Glas entered.
It opens up and they step through.
cut to:
ext. outside lam’s building – night
Outside the building, Wee Ming turns to face Glas.
Wee Ming
We must find Hana before Yim Lau Wong does! Go to the Judgment Hall! Stop him before he brings her there!
She begins to fade.
Wee Ming
I will look for her in the city. Go! Hurry!
Glas
Hey! Don’t be fading off just yet! I don’t know where the hell I’m going! I don’t know what’s going on, and finger man back there broke my gun!
She’s gone.
Glas
Shit!
Glas looks around.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E060N (19 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. chair boss room - night
Glas steps into the Chair Boss room. Deke sits, bound and entranced, in one seat of the Judgment Chair.
Rain sits in another seat, and what looks like Hana sits in a third.
Rain looks up urgently as he enters.
Rain
Glas! Hurry up! Before he gets here!
Glas
Who?
Rain
Yim Lau Wong! He’s coming! Quick! This is our way out!
Glas looks behind him, then makes his way quickly toward the chair.
He hesitates before the empty seat.
Glas
How’d you –
Rain
Hurry! Please!
He sits in the chair, and it immediately writhes to life and binds him stiffly.
Rain stands up. Her body shimmers and comes clear. It’s Mist.
The Hana figure looks up through crazed, demonic eyes as Yim Lau Wong steps forward. He dismisses her with a wave of his hand and she disappears in a puff of acrid smoke.
Glas struggles, furious.
Mist
Well. That was easy.
She bends down close to Glas’ face, and cups it in her hand
2)
Mist
You just haven’t got any luck with women, have you?
(beat)
You’d think you’d be able to tell me and Rain apart by now.
She releases his face and turns away.
Yim Lau Wong glances at her and gestures toward the door.
Her face falls a bit, like a disappointed little girl, but she complies, and steps outside.
Glas
Had to get her to do your dirty work for you, huh Jin? Why don’t you just let me go and we’ll settle this man to man, you coward!
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
Man to god, you mean.
(beat)
Do you really think yourself such a threat?
Glas looks away.
Yim Lau Wong
Do you honestly believe anything happens here, in my domain - in Hell - that I don’t allow to happen?
(beat)
That I don’t cause?
He steps toward Glas.
Yim Lau Wong
I brought you here.
Glas looks up angrily.
Glas
We came here to bring back Hana.
3)
Yim Lau Wong
As I knew you would.
(beat)
Who do you think orchestrated her death?
He comes close now. Right in Glas’ face.
Yim Lau Wong
Remember your dream? …of Hana… Tormented and pleading for your help… The mark on your arm… You never had a choice, Royce Glas!
He gestures at Deke. Deke shifts in his chair as though suddenly in the throes of a bad dream.
Yim Lau Wong
And this one… He was the easiest of all. His greed, his hatred… his guilt. He belongs here. I merely rescheduled his arrival.
He turns back to Glas and Deke’s agitation subsides.
Yim Lau Wong
(over his shoulder)
And you played your part perfectly.
He turns away.
He flicks his hand absently at the chair, and Glas suddenly convulses into a trance, in the throes of the same life-judgment dream that now holds Deke.
Fade out.
fade in:
ext. city of the dead - night
Rain rounds a corner, and peers around.
4)
Yim Lau Wong (v.o.)
A demigod among the mortals… Let’s see if she is as powerful as I suspect…
She steps toward the front of the Casino.
Cutscene E042N (22 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. docks - night
Rain steps tentatively onto the dock. Two other lost souls wait there too, peering out over the water.
One of them turns around. It’s Mist.
Rain
Mist!
At the sound of the voice, the other turns. Hana!
Rain melts and runs to Hana.
Rain
Hana!
She takes her into a deep hug, eyes closed.
Rain
(still holding her)
Hana I…
(chokes)
…I didn’t think I’d see you again.
From the other side, we see Hana’s face. Impassive. No emotion.
Rain turns to Mist.
Rain
How…
Mist
I knew you’d come for her.
Mist looks down again.
Mist
And I wanted to redeem myself.
Rain turns her attention back to Hana, still holding her.
Rain
God… Hana.
She pushes back to take a look at Hana.
3)
Rain stops. Mist is right.
Rain
Okay… What’s your plan?
Mist indicates Rain’s ring.
Mist
Our father’s pearl! I know how to use its power to open a portal at the Judgment Hall. Let me have the ring.
Rain hesitates.
Mist
(urgently)
We have to move quickly, Rain. They know we’re here!
(beat)
Trust me!
Rain considers, then looks at Hana. Decisively, she begins to remove it.
Wee Ming (OS)
Rain, no!
Wee Ming is running toward them, at the top of the docks.
Rain hesitates.
Wee Ming
(yells)
Rain! It’s a trick!
Wee Ming comes closer.
Rain pulls back, uncertain, and turns to face Wee Ming.
Behind her, Hana suddenly animates into full demon form and hauls back for an attack on Rain.
Wee Ming, seeing this, blasts the demon with her blood powers.
Rain wheels to see what she thinks is Hana, tumbling backward.
2)
rain
Hana, why won’t you talk to me.
Hana looks dazed.
Mist
It’s this place.
Mist steps closer to Rain. Rain’s ring starts glowing subtly as Mist comes close.
Mist
We have to get her out of here.
Rain turns to face her, holding Hana protectively.
Rain
Why should I trust you?
Mist looks away.
Mist
I don’t expect you to.
She looks out over the water.
Mist
You don’t have to forgive me, but I want to make up for what I did.
Rain
I’ve heard that before.
Mist steps toward her urgently now.
Mist
Look, we can settle our differences later. Yim Lau Wong knows I’ve taken Hana and he’s coming!
Rain looks up at Mist, still suspicious, but listening.
Rain
We have a way out.
Mist
Hana doesn’t. She doesn’t have a talisman.
4)
Rain
Wee Ming! What are you doing?
Wee Ming fires again, blasting Hana further back, and knocking Mist hard against the ground, seemingly unconscious.
Rain dives down to Hana’s side. She’s wounded and bleeding, to Rain’s perspective. She looks up at Wee Ming in a blind rage.
Rain
Stop!
Wee Ming lines up for another shot, and Rain blasts her with a full blast from the ring.
Wee Ming is blown backward, mortally hurt. She tumbles to the ground, seemingly lifeless.
Rain turns back to Hana, lying wounded in her arms. A savage, demonic face stares back up at her.
It takes a vicious slash at her.
Rain stumbles back, dropping the demon and barely avoiding its attack.
Several more demon Hanas burst out of the water to join the first, and launch the attack.
Cutscene E043N (19 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. docks - night
Having defeated the last demon Hana, Rain rushes over to Wee Ming’s side.
It’s bad. Wee Ming is almost dead, but still conscious.
Rain
Wee Ming! Forgive me, I –
Rain takes Wee Ming into her arms.
Wee Ming
(going...)
Find Hana… before he does. Her eyes... he wants her eyes...
Rain
Her eyes?
Wee Ming fades a bit more, snapping Rain back to attention.
Rain
Hang on! I’m going to get you help!
Rain tries to move Wee Ming, and Wee Ming gasps in pain.
Wee Ming
(going...)
NO… leave me… you have no time... You must cross the river.
Rain
But you’re hurt!
Wee Ming
Go! You must reach the Judgment Hall before…
She fades. And is gone.
Rain
Wee Ming.
Rain holds her tighter.
She looks up, toward the dock end, choking back tears of rage.
2)
Mist climbs unsteadily to her feet, at the end of the dock. Energy coursing around her body and concentrating at her hands. She raises them slowly toward them.
A massive blast of energy erupts from Mist’s hands toward them.
Rain raises her ring in a desperate maneuver, still holding Wee Ming in her other arm, and its protective shell absorbs the blast.
The supercharged energy shell now sucks back into Rain’s ring, and she levels it at Mist.
Rain
See ya sis.
She unleashes a massive energy blast, but just before it hits, Mist dematerializes in a flash, and is gone.
Rain lets Wee Ming down gently and stands.
She approaches the end of the dock. No movement. No sign of her.
Rain turns her attention now to the bells hanging over the dock.
She reaches toward one of the bells, but before she touches it, from across the river, the Ferryman appears from the mist. He drifts up against the dock.
Rain steps up to him urgently.
Rain
Please, can you help me? I need to get across the river.
Ferrymen
All must pay the fee. All must pay for their sins.
Rain takes a step back, concerned. She hasn’t got any money.
3)
Rain
What is my fee then?
The Ferryman studies her.
Ferryman
Impossible...
He searches for something that’s not there. He finally relents.
He looks at her seriously.
Ferryman
You shouldn’t be here.
(beat)
…but I’ll take you across.
She steps aboard, and the boat pulls away.
cut to:
ext. far docks – night
The boat glides up to the dock.
Ferryman
We are here.
(beat)
I have tallied humanity’s evil throughout eternity. Sometimes, it saddens me to see the extent of their debt for their sins. I never thought I would encounter so pure a soul as yours. Especially not here.
(beat)
It was an honor.
Rain steps out.
She turns to face him.
Rain
Is there anything –
Ferryman
No.
(nods)
Just be careful.
The boat glides away into the mist.
Cutscene E044N (8 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. pig demon area – night
Rain steps up to the Book Caller’s podium.
Rain
Excuse me… Is this the judgment hall?
Book Caller
(without looking at her)
Of course it is. But you have to wait until you are called like everyone else.
Rain
Please. I haven’t got much time.
This is starting to annoy him.
Book Caller
You have all eternity! Now –
He finally looks up at her, and sees her face.
Book Caller
(recognizing her)
You!
Rain looks around, surprised. He knows her?
He smiles maliciously.
Book Caller
We have been expecting you.
The Book Caller charges up a lightning attack, and Rain sees this. She takes a step back, just as he unleashes the blast. The lightning arcs off the Ring’s area shield and back into him.
He convulses as his own lightning courses through him, then falls heavily to the podium floor and disintegrates.
Rain steps back, taken aback, then considers the gate. She has no way to open it now.
A citywalker standing in line looks at her like she’s just tried to write a check in the express lane.
Rain glances back at him apologetically.
Cutscene E045N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. judgment gate - night
Rain fires a continuous stream of energy at the gate, causing it to open unsteadily.
She steps through, and it slams behind her as her energy runs out.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E072N (2 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. judgment gate - night
Rain fires a stream of energy at the gate, and it moves slightly, but the ring gives out before the gate opens far enough.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E046N (21 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. judgment hall - night
Rain steps into the Judgment Hall.
Glas and Deke sit entranced in their respective seats. Rain stops short when she sees them.
Mist stands nearby, and now turns to face her.
Mist
Looks like you missed.
Rain reacts suddenly, aiming her ring at her sister.
Just as she fires, Yim Lau Wong steps between them, facing Rain. He holds out his hand casually, and pulls the energy of the blast into it.
He glances at the hand in which he’s just caught the blast.
Yim Lau Wong
Impressive. That almost hurt.
Rain stops.
Rain
Yim –
Yim Lau Wong
-
Lau Wong. Yes.
(bows)
The king of hell.
Mist steps forward, to his side, taking a henchman’s pride at working for such a tough boss. Yim Lau Wong doesn’t acknowledge her.
Yim Lau Wong
(to Rain)
You have learned to channel a great power.
(beat)
Your father would be proud indeed. You may yet succeed where Qin Shihuangdi failed.
2)
Rain
(fiercely)
I’m here for Hana. Where is she?
Yim Lau Wong
She will be here. Presently.
He indicates the Chair.
Yim Lau Wong
Why not have a seat while you wait?
At this, Mist’s head snaps up in surprise. This wasn’t part of the deal.
Mist
(to Yim Lau Wong)
NO! We had a deal! She’s mine! We had a –
Still without so much as a glance in her direction, Yim Lau Wong flicks an idle hand her way and releases a tremendous blast of energy into her.
It punches straight through her, and she stumbles once, twice, eyes wide in surprise, mouth open. Her body begins to slump. As if on cue, the Chair turns to catch her as she falls unconscious. It then proceeds to bind her to the seat.
He glances back at Mist in the chair.
Yim Lau Wong
(amused)
HA! What a lucky shot!
(shoots a glance back at Rain)
That worked out nicely don’t you think?
(beat)
Irritating little girl.
Rain takes a step back. She’s realizing she has good reason to be afraid of this guy.
Yim Lau Wong takes a step toward her.
Yim Lau Wong
Now where were we? Ah, yes… Have a seat.
3)
Rain takes another step back. She looks past Yim Lau Wong to Deke and Glas, sitting, bound and entranced, in the chair.
Rain
What have you done to them?
Yim Lau Wong glances back at them.
Yim Lau Wong
I have done nothing. They have chosen their path. As will you.
(beat)
It is not my place to set or change your fates. That has always been, and forever will be, your greatest power - the power to choose your own destiny.
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
Sit, and I will bring Hana here.
(beat)
Or, use your talisman now and leave. But leave alone. The choice is yours.
Rain examines the chair. The strange appendages and carvings. The face.
Rain
What would happen if I sat in the chair?
Yim Lau Wong turns and faces her now.
Yim Lau Wong
(musing)
I honestly don’t know…
(glances at her)
Imagine that…
He steps toward her.
4)
Yim Lau Wong
(casually)
But it is your only way to save them.
Another step.
Yim Lau Wong
(more seriously)
And Hana.
Rain considers the chair again. The empty seat. Her catatonic friends. Yim Lau Wong.
Rain
If I sit, will you let them go?
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
Dear girl, you still don’t understand. I did not MAKE them sit. It was THEIR choice. They chose to sit!
(a glance)
I could not release them even if I wanted to!
Rain looks intently at the Chair and all its occupants.
Yim Lau Wong
Do take your time in making your decision Rain. After all, between you and I, we have eternity.
Rain steps toward the seat, cautiously.
She turns and faces Yim Lau Wong, locking eyes with him.
And sits, still watching him the whole way down.
The chair writhes to life, binding her tightly.
But she doesn’t slip into the familiar trance.
A moment passes. And another.
The chair starts to buck, furiously. The restraints whip back off her arms and feet, and Rain tumbles back out to the floor.
Yim Lau Wong
Interesting... Not what I expected at all…
The chair rears up onto its feet and begins its attack.
Cutscene E047N (2 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. judgment hall - night
Suddenly the chair gets a good position on Rain and knocks her over. The feet of the Chair Boss trap Rain to the ground.
Just before the Chair does a killing blow to Rain, we cut away to a fadeout.
fade out
Cutscene E062N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. chair boss room
Rain gets a solid blast in on the Chair, and it skitters backward across the floor.
It pushes itself back to its feet and snarls at her.
fade out:
fade in:
Ext. city of the dead - night
In the City of the Dead, Hana is looking through the crowds of people.
Cut to Hana in gameplay:
Cutscene E048N (4 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. dock - night
Hana rushes up to Wee Ming’s side.
Hana
Wee Ming!
She crouches down beside her.
Hana
Wee Ming! What happened to you?
She looks around. Nobody else around. Whoever did this isn’t here, clearly.
She turns her attention back to Wee Ming.
Hana
No! Wee Ming! Someone, please help me!
She looks up again, desperately, looking for someone to help.
Two forms stand over her, nearby, where they weren’t a second ago.
Black reaper
You have the power…
White reaper
…to change her fate.
Hana looks up at them fiercely.
Hana
She’s dying! What can I do?
Black reaper
Use your …
White reaper
…Eyes.
They disappear.
Cutscene E073N (3 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. dock - night
Hana kneels beside Wee Ming. Her eyes flash brilliantly, and Wee Ming begins to stir, but the power subsides too soon, and she falls dormant again.
Hana
Dammit.
She pulls back from the body and stands.
Cutscene E049N (43 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
ext. docks - night
Hana crouches beside Wee Ming and takes her in her arms. She concentrates, and her eyes flare brilliantly.
Wee Ming stirs, then her eyelids flutter open.
Wee Ming
(regaining consciousness)
Hana?
hana
I’m here.
(beat)
You’re all right.
Wee Ming starts to move somewhat, still in Hana’s arms. To her surprise, she really is all right.
She looks up at Hana, from whose eyes the glow is finally fading.
Wee Ming
…Your eyes! You’ve learned to use them! You changed my fate!
Hana
The Reapers told me what to do…
Wee Ming climbs to her feet now and faces Hana, who gets to her feet as well.
Wee Ming
My father once told me that a mortal would one day change the laws of the universe.
She takes Hana’s hand.
Wee Ming
A female child would be born with Yin Yang Eyes on the 18th day of the 6th month in the year of the Fire Dragon
(beat)
That’s you, Hana.
3)
Hana turns to face Wee Ming, stunned.
Hana
They – they’re here?
Wee Ming
They came for you.
This is a lot to absorb. She turns away, then turns back to face Wee Ming again.
Hana
…how?
Wee Ming
My father set it all up. He lured your friends here. He sent them dreams. I tried to warn them of the terrible danger.
(beat)
But they cared for you too much.
Wee Ming ponders her shoes.
Wee Ming
I thought they’d be safe if I brought them across. But my father interfered.
Hana’s eyes narrow.
Hana
Take me to him.
Wee Ming stands and looks up at her desperately.
Wee Ming
You cannot go to him.
Hana
Yes I can. And I will.
Wee Ming
Hana, please. This is exactly what he wants!
Hana
Jin doesn’t scare me. If he wants me, he’ll GET me! It’s time we settle this.
5)
Hana
Rain!
She’s dead.
Hana
…rain…
Hana looks up at Yim Lau Wong now, furious.
Hana
You BASTARD! YOU BRING HER BACK NOW!!
Yim Lau Wong holds up his hands in a gesture of powerlessness.
Yim Lau Wong
What would you have me do, Hana? I cannot change her fate.
He smiles magnanimously.
Wim Lau Wong
This is something only you can do.
He steps toward her now, as she crouches beside Rain’s crumpled and bloodied body.
Yim Lau Wong
It gratifies me to see my eyes in such a beautiful face.
He crouches beside her, and takes her chin in his hand. She snaps her head away.
Yim Lau Wong
Now, why don’t you show me what you can do with them.
Wee Ming steps toward him.
Wee Ming
Why father? Why are you doing this? Does it please you so much to see them suffer?
7)
back to
the present.
Yim Lau Wong watches as Rain’s eyes pop open in shock and she stiffens and gasps.
She relaxes again and resumes normal breathing as she looks up at Hana.
Hana holds Rain close in her arms.
Hana
(into her ear, soothing her)
You’re okay now.
Rain reaches up and clutches Hana just as tightly.
Rain
Hana… I thought I’d never see you again.
Hana
(almost crying)
You stupid girl. You never should’ve come for me.
Yim Lau Wong, meanwhile, turns to Wee Ming.
Yim Lau Wong
(to Wee Ming)
Touching, isn’t it?
(to Hana)
Of course, you are all still in hell.
Hana and Rain disengage and climb to their feet.
Hana looks over at Glas and Deke, bound to the chair.
Hana
Let them go.
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
(under his breath)
How many times must I explain this?
9)
He turns suddenly to Rain.
Yim Lau Wong
Tell me Rain. What did the chair reveal to you?
Rain is surprised by the question. She looks like a kid caught shoplifting.
Wee Ming steps up suddenly.
Wee Ming
(to Rain)
No, Rain! Don’t!
Yim Lau Wong flicks his wrist at her without looking her way.
Yim Lau Wong
Enough! Leave us.
She collapses into a paper doll. He turns his attention fully back to Rain, all business.
Yim Lau Wong
Now, then. Rain.
Rain takes a step back.
Rain
(quietly)
What happens if I tell you?
Yim Lau Wong
A happy ending, of course.
Hana steps up to face her and takes her hands.
Hana
No, Rain, you can’t trust him!
Yim Lau Wong turns away from them, absently.
Yim Lau Wong
(musing)
Ah. Hana does have a point. I am, after all, the king of hell.
He faces them again.
2)
She faces Hana, suddenly serious.
Wee Ming
Stay away from the Judgment Hall, Hana. He is there waiting for you. My father has plans for you - and your Eyes…
Hana turns away, agitated.
Hana
My eyes… at that… hospital… or whatever it was, they did… something – they said they removed them.
Wee Ming sits down on a nearby stone.
Wee Ming
My father ordered it.
She looks up at Hana.
Wee Ming
They removed your eyes and empowered them. That’s why everything looked different afterward. You saw the truth.
Hana peers out over the water, musing.
Hana
I don’t get it. Why me? Why give me this kind of power? He can do anything he wants already.
Wee Ming shakes her head briefly.
Wee Ming
I don’t think he can.
She looks at the ground.
Wee Ming
But I know his plan involves you… and your friends.
(beat)
He has them. Deke, Glas… and Rain.
4)
She turns and starts walking.
Fade out.
Fade in:
int. judgment hall - night
Rain and the Chair are locked in mortal combat. The chair has her by the arms, and she’s hauling mightily against it.
Hana runs through the door, followed by Wee Ming.
Rain sees this out of the corner of her eye, and glances that way, surprised.
Rain
Hana!
It’s just enough of a distraction, and the Chair seizes the opportunity. With a sudden, savage thrust, it impales Rain through the chest with the four spikes on the Chair’s underside.
Her head snaps forward, then drops back, the look of surprise still on her face even as she dies.
Hana
NO!!!
Yim Lau Wong appears as he turns to face Hana.
Yim Lau Wong
(casually)
Ah. Good. You’re all here.
He gestures absently with his hand toward the chair, and the chair retracts its blade, dumping Rain unceremoniously to the floor. It skitters back to its original position and settles down.
Hana runs to Rain and kneels beside her. She takes her in her arms. Rain’s head lolls lifelessly.
6)
Yim Lau Wong straightens and turns to face her.
Yim Lau Wong
Dear dear daughter. You think so little of me!
(looks back at Hana and Rain)
Their suffering is incidental to a much greater purpose.
At this point, Hana focuses intensely on Rain. She holds Rain’s hand and closes her eyes.
Yim Lau Wong observes this.
Yim Lau Wong
Good, Hana. Now. A little fuel for the fire.
He opens his palm toward her and a tremendous burst of energy fires from its center into her body.
Hana’s body convulses with the surge of energy, eyes still closed, then she settles back into her concentration, even more intensely than before.
Her eyes, when she opens them, are glowing at a white-hot intensity. She looks down at Rain.
Push in:
close on her eyes
flash to white.
Suddenly, Rain is back in combat with the chair, just at the moment when Hana entered, but this time, Rain stays focused and the chair’s fatal blow misses.
Yim Lau Wong appears as he turns.
Yim Lau Wong
Interesting. So it is possible.
On his face, we
transition
8)
Rain glances at Hana.
Rain
He’s going to tell you they chose their own path, and he can’t change it.
Yim Lau Wong nods approvingly.
Yim Lau Wong
I’m glad someone was paying attention.
He steps closer.
Yim Lau Wong
You see, Hana, it all comes down to free will.
(beat)
This is something I do not have. I could no more decide to release them from their fates than the gravity which holds you to this floor could decide to let go.
He holds out his hands.
Yim Lau Wong
I am a god. I cannot defy the laws by which I am governed.
He now points to Hana.
Yim Lau Wong
But you, Hana… You have the power to change fate. …Perhaps even mine.
Hana
Spit it out, Jin. What do you want?
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
Free will, of course.
10)
Yim Lau Wong
Perhaps it is unwise to trust me.
He takes a step toward them.
Yim Lau Wong
But then again, you, my friends, are in hell.
He takes a step closer to the pair and peers into their faces.
Yim Lau Wong
So what choice do you really have?
Rain starts to glance his way, then thinks better of meeting his gaze, and continues to focus on Hana, uncertain what to do.
Yim Lau Wong sees this and laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
Such is the nature of your free will. You have the power to direct your own fate; to choose your destiny.
(beat)
It is a power denied even to the gods. As gods, we have no fate, and no power to choose.
He turns back on them.
Yim Lau Wong
Of course, your greatest power is also your greatest downfall, isn’t it? After all, you cannot foresee the outcome of your choices.
Another step closer.
Yim Lau Wong
But you must live with the consequences. …Eternally.
(beat)
You…
(gesturing toward the chair)
…and your friends.
CAMERA FOLLOWS his gesture, toward Glas and Deke, immobile in the chair. PUSH IN.
CLOSE ON: Yim Lau Wong, as he picks up the Wee Ming paper doll from nearby and toys with it absently.
Yim Lau Wong
Now choose.
cut to gameplay.
Cutscene E050N (18 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. judgment hall – night
Rain searches Hana’s face for answers, but can’t find anything there to hang onto. Her eyes flick desperately toward Yim Lau Wong.
Then, finally:
Rain
(quietly, to Hana)
I’m sorry, Hana.
Hana
No, you can’t trust him, Rain!
Rain turns to face Jin.
Rain
If I do what you want, what happens?
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
You, I think, know that better than I.
Rain nods and looks at the floor.
Hana
Rain, don’t do this.
Rain looks back at Hana with an expression of defeat and utter regret. Then at Yim Lau Wong.
Yim Lau Wong
(coaxing)
The chair attacked you. Why?
Rain
I thought that was your doing.
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
You overestimate my influence. The chair of judgment obeys laws I cannot change.
2)
He considers her closely now.
Yim Lau Wong
What did you see?
Rain
I – a lot of things. Then I saw you– I saw what you wanted.
(beat)
I tried to fight it. That was when the chair attacked me.
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
Only a human would have had the free will to refuse the chair’s fate.
(beat)
And only a god would have had the strength.
He laughs as he muses.
Yim Lau Wong
(to himself)
I suppose that would have made it angry.
(then, to Rain)
You have fulfilled your role.
She steps back, surprised and drained.
Rain
But I refused it.
Yim Lau Wong
By describing any fate at all, even one you refused, you make it real. So it has always been among mortals – you manifest and strengthen your greatest fears by your attempts to push them away.
(beat)
I saw to it that I would, of course, be entwined in those fears; in your fate. But until you told me anything of the chair’s revelation, I, myself, had no fate to be told.
3)
He smiles and holds out his hands.
Yim Lau Wong
Thanks to you, now I do.
He turns to Hana now.
Yim Lau Wong
Your friend has played her part. Now, Hana, your part begins. You will use your Eyes to transform my fate.
Hana
Leave me out of your sick little scheme.
Yim Lau Wong makes his way to Glas’ body, bound to the chair.
Yim Lau Wong
Oh, Hana, you wound me!
He takes Glas face in his hand.
Yim Lau Wong
I thought my scheme was rather ingenious.
He turns to face her.
Yim Lau Wong
After all, it worked so well.
He steps toward her.
Yim Lau Wong
The threat to Rain’s life, which I knew you would never allow to go unanswered… Your friend’s betrayal… Your death… The dreams which awakened Rain’s desire to save you… all of it leading to this moment.
(beat)
And now, even against your wishes, you will play your part.
Hana
Like hell.
5)
Yim Lau Wong
Very good.
He opens his palm to her and a massive blast of energy slams into her chest. She closes her eyes with the force of the impact, but when she opens them again, they’re glowing brilliantly.
Yim Lau Wong
You now have the power. Free them.
She turns to face the chair, and as her eyes flash, the chair convulses as though suddenly introduced to a great pain, and it dumps Glas and Deke to the floor.
Yim Lau Wong’s body stiffens and he closes his eyes. A strange glow begins to emanate from around him. He opens his eyes again to ponder Hana with a look of deep satisfaction.
Yim Lau Wong
It is done.
The glow in Hana’s eyes begins to subside, and she closes them and stumbles, dizzy from exertion.
Rain runs to Glas’ and Deke’s bodies on the floor and crouches beside them. They begin to move, almost imperceptibly at first; alive but barely conscious.
Yim Lau Wong indicates the talismans on the floor.
Yim Lau Wong
(to Rain)
You may go.
Rain stands up straight at this.
Rain
I’m not going anywhere without Hana.
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
Hana, I’m afraid, must remain.
7)
Rain retrieves the talismans from the floor.
Glas
(weakly)
Hana! What are we…
Hana puts a hand on his shoulder.
Hana
You’re going home.
She takes him and Deke together into an embrace, then releases them.
Hana
(to Rain)
Go.
Rain presses the talismans into Glas’ and Deke’s hands respectively.
As she does, Yim Lau Wong gestures, and the talismans flare brilliantly.
Rain
Hana, I –
She’s gone.
Hana turns to face Yim Lau Wong, alone with him now.
Yim Lau Wong
I thought they’d never leave.
He looks to the chair.
Yim Lau Wong
Now for the finale.
He sits.
A tremendous explosion of energy fills the room as Yim Lau Wong’s body flares brilliantly.
Hana shields her face with her arms.
The chair blasts apart, leaving Yim Lau Wong standing there, at the center of the chamber, glowing, arms outstretched.
4)
Yim Lau Wong smiles at the unintended reference.
Yim Lau Wong
How else will your friends go free?
Hana doesn’t answer; just looks on in pure hatred.
Yim Lau Wong takes a step toward her.
Yim Lau Wong
I will grant you the power to alter their fates.
(beat)
And when you do, you will alter mine…
(beat)
…as Rain has foreseen.
Hana glances at Rain, but Rain looks at the floor.
Yim Lau Wong produces the three talismans, and continues to approach Hana.
Yim Lau Wong
You will need these, I believe.
Hana refuses to take them.
Yim Lau Wong tosses them to the floor, one by one. Each lands with the cold thud of an object much heavier than its size would suggest.
Yim Lau Wong
My patience is wearing thin.
Rain looks unhappily at the three talismans on the floor; her own among them.
Hana sees this.
She looks at the floor.
Finally, she nods, almost imperceptibly.
6)
He makes his way over to the chair, where Mist remains bound, and places a hand on it. The chair writhes and hisses somewhat in protest, but accepts his touch.
Rain
Then I’m staying too.
Hana approaches Rain and takes her hands.
Hana
Rain, please.
Rain pulls her hands away.
Rain
No! I’m not leaving you!
Glas begins to stir awake and groans.
Rain sees this.
Hana takes her shoulders.
hana
Rain, it has to be this way.
Rain
Hana…
Rain looks down. She’s trying not to cry in front of her.
Hana
Rain, I know you saw it.
Rain nods, almost imperceptibly.
Hana
This is our fate.
Rain nods again and takes Hana into a deep embrace.
They hold each other.
After a long moment, they disengage.
Hana
Now get them out of here.
Hana turns away from Rain and makes her way over to Glas and Deke.
8)
Mist lies slumped against one of the walls, unmoving.
Hana lowers her arms and looks back at Yim Lau Wong.
PUSH IN ON: his face, as he looks straight out at us, eyes flashing.
Yim Lau Wong
Ahhh. Free will. And a god’s power to use it…
(smiles)
Where to begin?
His eyes flare brilliantly.
flash to white.
Cutscene E051N (53 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. judgment hall – night
Rain searches Hana’s face for answers, but can’t find anything there to hang onto. Her eyes flick desperately toward Yim Lau Wong.
Then, finally:
Rain
(quietly, to Hana)
I’m sorry, Hana.
Hana
No, you can’t trust him, Rain!
Rain turns to face Jin.
rain
If I do what you want, what happens?
Yim Lau Wong smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
You, I think, know that better than I.
Rain nods and looks at the floor.
Hana
Rain, don’t do this.
Rain looks back at Hana with an expression of defeat and utter regret. Then at Yim Lau Wong.
Yim Lau Wong
(coaxing)
The chair attacked you. Why?
Rain
I thought that was your doing.
Yim Lau Wong laughs.
Yim Lau Wong
You overestimate my influence. The chair of judgment obeys laws I cannot change.
3)
He glances at Mist, in the chair.
Yim Lau Wong
That was Mist’s plan all along – to unite and reawaken your father; the shaper of reality…
He grows excited at the thought.
Yim Lau Wong
…but if the energy of that union were to be channeled through the Chair of Judgment, it could be directed into me… …that power could become mine…
(beat)
Such a thing surpasses even my own ambitions.
Rain appears surprised by the course his thought has taken and steps back.
Rain
You’re not getting me in that chair, Jin.
He glances at her as though suddenly reminded of her presence at all.
Yim Lau Wong
Of course. I would never dream of impinging on your precious free will.
(beat)
You may do as I instruct…
He sweeps a hand past Glas and Deke in the chair, and settles on Hana, still gasping on the floor, but holding herself upright.
Yim Lau Wong
…or watch your friends meet their fates.
He flicks a finger, and another blast hits her, lighter than the first, but enough to remind them all of the power he wields. She groans and sinks lower, but struggles to keep her head up and facing him with an expression of pure hatred.
5)
Hana
Rain, this is a mistake.
Rain steps toward Hana now.
Rain
There’s no other way, Hana.
She reaches Hana and helps her to her feet.
SLOW MOTION CLOSE ON: Rain’s lips, as she whispers something into Hana’s ear.
Hana struggles shakily to her feet and looks into Rain’s eyes. Rain continues to hold Hana’s hands even once she’s on her feet.
Hana
Rain, I –
Rain
You belong with the living.
(beat)
I never did.
Rain looks down, then back into Hana’s eyes.
Rain
Please, Hana. Do this for me.
Hana looks at the floor for a long moment. Then steps in to take Rain into a deep embrace.
Yim Lau Wong, meanwhile, is losing patience with this whole scene.
He steps toward them.
Yim Lau Wong
Even the patience of a god has limits.
Hana and Rain disengage from each other and face him.
Rain
(quietly)
We’ll do as you ask.
Yim Lau Wong
Very good.
7)
She takes Glas’ hand and places the talisman in it, tenderly, looking into his face as she does.
Glas
What about you?
Instead of answering, she turns to Deke, and places his talisman in his hand. His fingers curl weakly around it and he glances into her face, but can’t hold her gaze and winds up looking away at the floor.
The talismans flare brilliantly.
white out.
fade in to:
int. judgment hall – same
Rain now stands alone, her hand still outstretched from where it held Hana’s only a moment ago. She lets it fall slowly to her side.
Yim Lau Wong, behind her, now takes a step forward.
Yim Lau Wong
It is time.
Rain turns to face him, and he and she walk toward the chair, where Mist still sits entranced, together.
In unison, they sit.
The chair snaps to sudden life and binds them fiercely.
Yim Lau Wong’s head snaps up in surprise. Rain’s looks strangely serene.
Rain
(low & cold)
I lied, Jin. I saw your fate. But I chose this instead. With us trapped here for all eternity, Hana can finally be free.
Energy crackles over the surface of the chair now, coursing over his body, and over Rain’s and Mist’s.
Yim Lau Wong snarls and frowns and tries to turn his head to face her, but the bonds hold him too tightly.
2)
He considers her closely now.
Yim Lau Wong
What did you see?
Rain
I – a lot of things. I didn’t really understand them.
Yim Lau Wong
It is not necessary that you understand. Just tell me what you saw.
Rain
I saw – Mist …and me …in the chair.
Hana steps in front of Rain and faces her.
Hana
Rain -
Yim Lau Wong waves his hand in irritation, and Hana doubles over as though punched in the stomach with a telephone pole. Hana sinks slowly to the ground, gasping.
Rain moves as if to run to Hana’s side, but then thinks better of it and turns to face Jin once again.
Yim Lau Wong
What else?
Rain
You… you were with us.
Yim Lau Wong considers this.
Yim Lau Wong
Intriguing.
He considers for another moment.
Yim Lau Wong
…if you and Mist were to unite… Of course! How could I not have seen it?
4)
Yim Lau Wong
The choice is yours.
He produces two talismans and tosses them onto the floor before Rain. Each of them lands with the cold thud of an object far heavier than its size would suggest.
Rain glances at them, but makes no move to take them. Her attention returns to Yim Lau Wong.
Then, after a moment:
Rain
If I do as you say, everyone goes home?
Yim Lau Wong
I will grant Hana the power to change their fates. And they may return to the living world.
Rain takes another step forward, pressing her position.
Rain
And once they’re free, Hana goes home too?
Hana looks up at Rain pleadingly.
Hana
(quietly)
Rain, please. Don’t make this deal.
Rain stands her ground, facing Yim Lau Wong. He considers.
Yim Lau Wong
I admit I had thought to retain her …services… a while longer. But it seems that I will not need to use her gift after all.
(beat)
She may go too.
He produces a third talisman and tosses it onto the floor beside the other two.
6)
He opens his palm to her and a massive blast of energy slams into Hana’s chest. She closes her eyes with the force of the impact, but when she opens them again, they’re glowing brilliantly.
Yim Lau Wong
You will find that you now have the power to use your eyes.
She turns to face the chair, and as her eyes flash, the chair convulses as though suddenly introduced to a great pain, and it dumps Glas and Deke to the floor.
The glow in Hana’s eyes begins to subside, and she closes them and stumbles, dizzy from exertion.
Glas and Deke begin to move, almost imperceptibly at first; alive but barely conscious.
Yim Lau Wong indicates the talismans on the floor.
Yim Lau Wong
(to Hana)
You may go.
Rain gathers the three talismans from the floor silently.
She steps toward Hana and stops in front of her.
She holds out Hana’s talisman in her hand, but Hana doesn’t move to take it. She peers unmoving into Rain’s face.
Rain reaches for Hana’s hand, and places the talisman in her palm. She folds Hana’s fingers closed over it.
Glas stirs behind her.
Glas
(weakly)
Rain? Hana? What’s going on?
Rain turns from Hana and steps toward them, talismans in hand.
Rain
You’re going home.
8)
Rain’s and Mist’s bodies begin to twitch as the energy passes through them.
The first flashes of real concern cross Yim Lau Wong’s face, and he struggles against his bonds, but even the king of hell is powerless to free himself from the chair.
The energy grows still stronger, and twitches become convulsions, racking Rain’s and Mist’s bodies savagely, as though they’re being electrocuted.
Yim Lau Wong struggles and tries to release a bolt of energy from a tightly bound hand, but it blasts harmlessly away from the chair.
His own body stiffens now under the force of the energy surging through him.
A massive blast erupts from the chair and a tremendous shockwave rips through the room.
white out.
fade in to:
int. judgment hall – same
The Judgment Hall is empty now; its walls, ceiling and floor cracked and knocked askew by the tremendous force of the blast.
The chair is gone, as are Mist, Rain, and the King of Hell.
Everything is silent.
fade out.
Cutscene E063N (18 extracts making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. judgment hall – night
Rain searches Hana’s face for answers. Her eyes flick desperately toward Yim Lau Wong.
Hana
Rain… Don’t tell him anything.
Rain returns her focus to Hana, and each holds the other’s gaze, drawing strength from each other to resist.
Yim Lau Wong looks them over, displeased.
Yim Lau Wong
Ah, dear child, why be so hasty? I ask so small a thing.
Hana’s hand tightens over Rain’s, and she doesn’t answer him. She and Hana remain intent on each other.
Yim Lau Wong frowns and steps forward, threatening.
Yim Lau Wong
The chair shows all beings their fates. It showed you yours.
(beat)
You will tell me what you saw.
He is close now; a menacing presence. Rain finally speaks, without looking at him.
Rain
(quietly)
I – didn’t see anything. There wasn’t any time. …I sat down and the chair attacked. That was it.
Yim Lau Wong sighs.
Yim Lau Wong
You disappoint me.
(beat)
I thought perhaps this time around, you might see things my way. And tell me the truth.
2)
Hana steps between him and Rain, in an almost instinctive gesture of protection.
Hana
Leave us out of your sick little scheme, Jin.
Yim Lau Wong sighs and walks away from them.
Yim Lau Wong
Dearest Hana, if you only knew how many times I have heard the same lie …life after life…
He glances back at Hana again.
Yim Lau Wong
And have you so soon forgotten our little rendezvous at Penglai Shan? So many years ago?
white out and flash to:
still series: images from fe2 narrative: Pagoda #3
Yim Lau Wong (v.o.)
Do you suppose your debt has been so quickly repaid?
flash to:
int. judgment hall – present
He smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
You remain bound to me, Hana. So you shall, through many lifetimes to come…
His smile fades now.
Yim Lau Wong
…as you have been, through many lifetimes past.
3)
Yim Lau Wong approaches them, casually now.
Yim Lau Wong
You do possess free will. I cannot force you to do my bidding.
He places a hand on Hana’s face, and she recoils from his touch.
Yim Lau Wong
But I can make you wish you had.
He turns his back on them and begins to walk away.
Yim Lau Wong
If you will not tell me the truth in this lifetime, we shall see how you choose in the next.
(beat)
After all, I have all the time in the world.
He casts an offhanded gesture over his shoulder back at them.
flash to white.
fade to:
int. mansion torture room – night
Hana sits bound in the chair, just as she was before, the gun pressed to her back. Glas, Deke and Rain looking on in frozen horror.
CLOSE ON: The gun – Minkz’ trigger finger tightening.
CLOSE ON: Hana’s face, a strange look of pained resignation.
The gun goes off.
Cut to black.
Cutscene E064N (0 extract making up the Storyboard)
1)
int. judgment hall – night
Rain searches Hana’s face for answers. Her eyes flick desperately toward Yim Lau Wong.
Hana
Rain… Don’t tell him anything.
Rain returns her focus to Hana, and each holds the other’s gaze, drawing strength from each other to resist.
Yim Lau Wong looks them over, displeased.
Yim Lau Wong
Ah, dear child, why be so hasty? I ask so small a thing.
Hana’s hand tightens over Rain’s, and she doesn’t answer him. She and Hana remain intent on each other.
Yim Lau Wong frowns and steps forward, threatening.
Yim Lau Wong
The chair shows all beings their fates. It showed you yours.
(beat)
You will tell me what you saw.
He is close now; a menacing presence. Rain finally speaks, without looking at him.
Rain
(quietly)
I – didn’t see anything. There wasn’t any time. …I sat down and the chair attacked. That was it.
Yim Lau Wong sighs.
Yim Lau Wong
You disappoint me.
(beat)
I thought perhaps this time around, you might see things my way. And tell me the truth.
2)
Hana steps between him and Rain, in an almost instinctive gesture of protection.
Hana
Leave us out of your sick little scheme, Jin.
Yim Lau Wong sighs and walks away from them.
Yim Lau Wong
Dearest Hana, if you only knew how many times I have heard the same lie …life after life…
He glances back at Hana again.
Yim Lau Wong
And have you so soon forgotten our little rendezvous at Penglai Shan? So many years ago?
white out and flash to:
still series: images from fe2 narrative: Pagoda #3
Yim Lau Wong (v.o.)
Do you suppose your debt has been so quickly repaid?
flash to:
int. judgment hall – present
He smiles.
Yim Lau Wong
You remain bound to me, Hana. So you shall, through many lifetimes to come…
His smile fades now.
Yim Lau Wong
…as you have been, through many lifetimes past.
3)
He raises a hand casually and considers it as though examining a fine weapon.
Yim Lau Wong
But I fear my patience has worn thin.
(beat)
If you will deny me my one desire, perhaps it is time I deny you yours.
He flicks a wrist, and a massive bolt of energy slams into Rain, doubling her over and hurling her backward.
Hana rushes to Rain’s side and the two of them wind up on the ground, huddled together, Rain gasping for breath, Hana holding her up.
Jin flicks his wrist again, but this time, Rain holds up her ring hand in a futile gesture of protection.
The burst of energy slams into her again and she stiffens and slumps in Hana’s arms with a choked whimper.
Her ring begins to glow slightly.
Hana faces Yim Lau Wong savagely.
Hana
Leave her alone, you bastard!
Yim Lau Wong
Oh, Hana – this is like therapy for me. Let me get it out of my system.
He fires another blast into Rain.
She barely has the strength to raise her ring hand in time, but she manages to do so.
Most of the blast gets through and hits her like a breaking wave against a rag doll.
But a fair bit’s been absorbed into the ring as well, and it’s glowing brilliantly now.
4)
Yim Lau Wong
If she will not comply with my will, perhaps her sister will.
(beat)
And perhaps you, Hana, will remember this the next time we find ourselves… here …yet again.
He readies another blast.
Yim Lau Wong
Now say goodbye.
Rain looks up into Hana’s face urgently. Her eyes flick toward the glowing ring.
Rain
Hana, use your eyes!
Rain presses the ring into Hana’s body and directs a massive blast; all the stored energy of Jin’s attacks, into her.
Hana’s body convulses with the shock, eyes closed. Then her eyes shoot open, and they’re glowing fiercely.
Hana
Goodbye, Jin.
Hana’s eyes flash and a massive shock wave blasts out from the pair and spreads through the room.
white out.
fade in to:
int. judgment hall – night
Yim Lau Wong stands alone with the chair. They’re gone.
Glas and Deke are gone too.
He takes a moment to contemplate what’s just happened.
Yim Lau Wong
(musing)
Perhaps it was a mistake to bring those two together.
He turns and begins to walk away.
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The 214 Scripts and 1597 extracts making up the Storyboards constitute the admirable scenario of Fear Effect Inferno PlayStation 2. These conceptual materials are spread across 4 levels and brief revisit of one of them. Reading and examining them are excellent ways of soaking up the game's special atmosphere and projecting yourself into the work of Kronos Digital Entertainment. Here are the other documents, assigned by level, dedicated to FEI's Storyboards and Scripts.
We'd like to thank the team at Kronos Digital Entertainment (Mobygames link to Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix) involved in the Fear Effect Inferno project for their efforts in bringing a new, exciting episode to PlayStation 2. We can only feel sorry for them that they couldn't follow through on their desires and creations!
Special thanks to:
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LemonHaze (from Team Wulinshu) for digging through the game files and creating the “Fixes”
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Hicks proofreading the french articles
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fred_derf who wrote the introduction for the main page
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Didier Chanfray (Art Director at No Cliché) for his explanations about the Storyboards
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Joan Igawa (Character Texture Artist at Kronos Digital Entertainment) for her kind replies to my questions
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