It worked fine.
There already is a Top-Down player type, I don't think we need more.
It's on youtube somewhere.
this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD3di7xyb8w&feature=related
Side-View, Can only move with W and S.
Should be completely possible. You just have to change the camera offset and move force for those other 2 directions.
I think he wants a playstyle similar to Gang Garrison 2(2D third person shooter, side scroller). amirite?