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[corrosivefrost]

Soul Calibur PSP is pretty fun for about five minutes with the Create a Character mode, but the single player is so weak that I wonder how Namco had the gall to charge $40 for it so long.

Assuming, like Tekken 6 PSP, that it plays and feels like it's console brethren, I'm sure I'll have more than enough fun with the single player.

 

[DR2K]

Assuming, like Tekken 6 PSP, that it plays and feels like it's console brethren, I'm sure I'll have more than enough fun with the single player.

It doesn't really have any of the main single player content from the console versions. It's ghost battle and arcade modes. That's it.

 

[nampad]

You mean Malcious Rebirth, right?

I'll take Soul Calibur PSP, sure... but on the whole, this is a very disappointing update for me.

Luckily, I am european and get two nice Vita games. And yes, I mean Malicious: Rebirth.

 

[Leona Lewis]

Assuming, like Tekken 6 PSP, that it plays and feels like it's console brethren, I'm sure I'll have more than enough fun with the single player.

Yeah, its mechanics are fundamentally strong. But even though Tekken 6 was lacking compared to Tekken Dark Resurrection, I sank a lot of time into Gold Rush mode. Broken Destiny doesn't really have anything like that to draw me in for hours on end.

I'm probably not the best example, though, since I generally hate single player in fighting games.

 

[Totobeni]

Soul Calibur PSP is pretty fun for about five minutes with the Create a Character mode, but the single player is so weak that I wonder how Namco had the gall to charge $40 for it so long.

Naruto PSP and Ace Combat PSP are still $40 too,Namco don't care about selling their PSP games it seems.

 

[baxter2231]

just asking again if anyone knows if vitua tennis at $15 is just a temporary sale that will end tomorrow or permanent price drop?

 

[ZeroAKA]

just asking again if anyone knows if vitua tennis at $15 is just a temporary sale that will end tomorrow or permanent price drop?

It's a temporary sale price, but the blog doesn't mention when the sale will end. Assume it's tomorrow to be safe.

 

[Asturie]

Those controls on the 3DS are fucking awful for Monster Hunter. Same reason I couldn't really play them on the PSP, either, in all honesty. I NEED that second stick for camera control. The Vita has made it so wonderful now that I can play Freedom Unite.

How is is MHFU on vita graphically? I saw a "play through" on youtube and I'm not sure how they actually captured the video but it looked terrible.

 

[corrosivefrost]

just asking again if anyone knows if vitua tennis at $15 is just a temporary sale that will end tomorrow or permanent price drop?

Probably a sale that ends tomorrow. Or soon.

It doesn't really have any of the main single player content from the console versions. It's ghost battle and arcade modes. That's it.

Yeah, its mechanics are fundamentally strong. But even though Tekken 6 was lacking compared to Tekken Dark Resurrection, I sank a lot of time into Gold Rush mode. Broken Destiny doesn't really have anything like that to draw me in for hours on end.

I'm probably not the best example, though, since I generally hate single player in fighting games.

I like playing against people, but sometimes I just want to play that particular game... and having an arcade mode to play a little Soul Calibur while I'm on lunch break or stuck in a waiting room? I'm happy. I would've bought the combo pack they're selling in EU, so getting both free is good enough. Especially since I want to see how they implemented Kratos.

Now about the rest of the update for US? I own 2/4 remaining games and have no interest in the other two... so it's not a good month.

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It's probably a telling sign that I read the blurb about Malicious PS3 like this:

Take control of the Spirit Vessel and battle waves of brutal fighters and colossal enemies to rid the world of the evil force of Malicious. Gain new weapons, build your powers and perform devastating combo attacks as the final slowdown between good and evil draws near. With a beautiful art style, Malicious is a treat to look at and will be coming to PS Plus later this month.

:lol
I really thought it said "slowdown" since I associate that with Malicious.

How is is MHFU on vita graphically? I saw a "play through" on youtube and I'm not sure how they actually captured the video but it looked terrible.

I wasn't impressed.

 

[baxter2231]

It's a temporary sale price, but the blog doesn't mention when the sale will end. Assume it's tomorrow to be safe.

just looked at the post again there is a price drop category i didnt see so it would have been in that if it was permenent. Thanks, guess this is as good time as any to get it, just wish they release the april ps+ update now so i can see if its coming to plus or not. Last time iirc the store changed when the post went up so i dont think i can wait they are so inconsistent.

 

[ZeroAKA]

just looked at the post again there is a price drop category i didnt see so it would have been in that if it was permenent. Thanks, guess this is as good time as any to get it, just wish they release the april ps+ update now so i can see if its coming to plus or not. Last time iirc the store changed when the post went up so i dont think i can wait they are so inconsistent.

They did, and it's not a great month for Vita owners: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...s-april-update-demons-souls-free-for-members/

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Sweet was interested Zombie Tycoon 2 and being free through Plus is awesome.

 

[CaptainTiptop]

EU PS+ wins again!

Would be nice to get Demon's Souls, though. Maybe one day.

 

[Ljwinter]

Halfway through Gravity Rush, not really digging it. Is it worth finishing?

 

[Asturie]

Halfway through Gravity Rush, not really digging it. Is it worth finishing?

I would finish it. It doesn't have the greatest story but as you do progress the powers become much more usable and the gameplay picks up. Plus Kat is great.

 

[baxter2231]

They did, and it's not a great month for Vita owners: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...s-april-update-demons-souls-free-for-members/

right after i posted that i saw a thread talking about demon souls lol. Will buy it now without that worry.

 

[Sol1dus]

Halfway through Gravity Rush, not really digging it. Is it worth finishing?

Finish it so you know the story for when Grav Rush comes out with superior everything you're all caught up.

 

[Usobuko]

Think I asked in the wrong thread, so here it is.

I don't have a Vita and is interested to know if it's games are account-tied if say I download games from other region. Sorry if that sounds confusing, what I want to say is if your PSN account is from Asia, will a game from other region you download through your PS3 works on the Vita?

This will entice me to get PS+ from other region.

 

[Totobeni]

I wasn't impressed.

so is this the polite way to say it's freaking ugly?

EU PS+ wins again!

Would be nice to get Demon's Souls, though. Maybe one day.

it worth getting tho (yes even now when it's free for US PS+ guys) the game is amazing and way way better the it's flawed and boring sequel Dark Souls.

 

[Ljwinter]

I would finish it. It doesn't have the greatest story but as you do progress the powers become much more usable and the gameplay picks up. Plus Kat is great.

Finish it so you know the story for when Grav Rush comes out with superior everything you're all caught up.

I'm working on it, the controls are bugging me a bit. The gameplay is decent when it works right. I'm going to try to finish it.

 

[Leona Lewis]

so this is this the polite way to say it's freaking ugly?

lol

The game's ghastly color palette is its biggest graphical failing. Just hideous.

 

[Shoyz]

Amazon never been so late, still have to receive my DOA5+, game of the month :/

Did they use Fedex Smartpost? I had an all-time record for Amazon Free shipping a few days ago when they shipped a game I ordered only 3 days after I ordered it..but, no joke: the shipping estimate is -8 days- to arrive from ship date.

Also waiting on a game from an ebay seller who took 5 days to ship, and no tracking number..really hope they didn't just 'mark' it and didn't actually ship yet Makes me want to rip my hair out.

 

[Sol1dus]

I'm working on it, the controls are bugging me a bit. The gameplay is decent when it works right. I'm going to try to finish it.

Yeah, the controls are really not refined. Combat is such a pain in the ass.



Also, PS+ this month suuuucks. I don't usually complain, but wow. Zombie Tycoon 2 is supposedly good, according to IGN's Colin Moriarty.

 

[VanWinkle]

Think I asked in the wrong thread, so here it is.

I don't have a Vita and is interested to know if it's games are account-tied if say I download games from other region. Sorry if that sounds confusing, what I want to say is if your PSN account is from Asia, will a game from other region you download through your PS3 works on the Vita?

This will entice me to get PS+ from other region.

I believe you can only play games from the account that it was purchased from on the Vita, meaning that, on a US account, you can only play the games you bought from the US PS Store with that account. There is a workaround where you can switch accounts on the Vita in order to do what you're asking, but from what I've read it seems more trouble than it's worth.

Yeah, the controls are really not refined. Combat is such a pain in the ass.



Also, PS+ this month suuuucks. I don't usually complain, but wow. Zombie Tycoon 2 is supposedly good, according to IGN's Colin Moriarty.

It may indeed end up good, but I'm not at all interested in RTS games :/

 

[ricen-beans]

Yeah, the controls are really not refined. Combat is such a pain in the ass.



Also, PS+ this month suuuucks. I don't usually complain, but wow. Zombie Tycoon 2 is supposedly good, according to IGN's Colin Moriarty.

I thought it was Greg Miller that said it was interesting.

Anyways, i'm looking forward to Zombie Tycoon 2, seeing as how it's made by the same guys that made A Space Shooter for $2. (psp mini)

Awesome game, especially for a mini, and dare i say, i liked it better than velocity!

Also i'm sure we'll get some discounts throughout the month. I'm betting Guacamelee will get a day one discount.

 

[erpg]

Another Namco fighter for free next month? Bah. I'd rather see a PS one title like Legend of Dragoon or something.

 

[corrosivefrost]

Another Namco fighter for free next month? Bah. I'd rather see a PS one title like Legend of Dragoon or something.

Good God no.
Namco fighter is good.
Bad PSOne RPG is bad.

They need to start fixing the PSOne classics available via the store before they worry about giving any out.

 

[zulux21]

Good God no.
Namco fighter is good.
Bad PSOne RPG is bad.

They need to start fixing the PSOne classics available via the store before they worry about giving any out.

legend of the dragoon was awesome when I played it uh.... something like 15 years ago lol. I've been afraid to go back and play it again, but when I replayed it for a few hours a few years ago I still quite enjoyed it o.o;

i haven't played the soul cal game but I don't mind it, I am hoping blazblue is up soon since we seem to need a fighting game every month.

 

[DiscoJer]

Anyways, i'm looking forward to Zombie Tycoon 2, seeing as how it's made by the same guys that made A Space Shooter for $2. (psp mini)

Awesome game, especially for a mini, and dare i say, i liked it better than velocity!

Me too, actually.

 

[crinale]

FYI, Toukiden demo is up at JPN PSN store.
Size is about 360MB, if you are interested.

 

[Takao]

FYI, Toukiden demo is up at JPN PSN store.
Size is about 360MB, if you are interested.

Are you downloading it? I only have one Vita memory card, and it's too much work to switch accounts.

 

[corrosivefrost]

legend of the dragoon was awesome when I played it uh.... something like 15 years ago lol. I've been afraid to go back and play it again, but when I replayed it for a few hours a few years ago I still quite enjoyed it o.o;

i haven't played the soul cal game but I don't mind it, I am hoping blazblue is up soon since we seem to need a fighting game every month.

I thought it was absolutely terrible when I first played it but forced myself to finish it because of how much my college friend RAVED about it, even when it was unbelievably frustrating due to the timing based combat system. Never liked it, thought he must've been high on something to rave that much about it. I want to say I played Chrono Cross around that time as well and I loved that game.

 

[zulux21]

I thought it was absolutely terrible when I first played it but forced myself to finish it because of how much my college friend RAVED about it, even when it was unbelievably frustrating due to the timing based combat system. Never liked it, thought he must've been high on something to rave that much about it. I want to say I played Chrono Cross around that time as well and I loved that game.

I liked the timing based system, and when I started to get tired of it I just got the items that automated the system so I didn't have to time it anymore.

 

[ta9qi]

FYI, Toukiden demo is up at JPN PSN store.
Size is about 360MB, if you are interested.

Im interested,but cant find it in the JPSN or to be honest dont know how to search for it.. @@

 

[cyborg009]

FYI, Toukiden demo is up at JPN PSN store.
Size is about 360MB, if you are interested.

Never mind downloading.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Sine Mora is a really good shmup. Looks really good on the Vita as well, and runs at near 60 FPS the entire time. Though it is these types of games that makes me feel like I am not very good at games lol. I will move through a mission and feel like I did well, and get an E ranking. Bayonetta made me feel like I was terrible as well, getting Stone Statues for nearly every chapter. I beat the story mode on normal for Sine Mora, but feel that Hard is how the game was intended to be played so I will give it another go soon. It is a relatively short game so repeated play throughs is easy enough to do.

I have really been impressed by some of these smaller games on the Vita lately. Between Sine Mora, Machinarium, and Rocketbirds the image quality on these titles is phenomenal. Looking forward to Guacamelee as well.

Oh and I got 100% trophies for Nun Attack today. Good game for the price, it gets repetitive though.

 

[LuchaShaq]

It doesn't really have any of the main single player content from the console versions. It's ghost battle and arcade modes. That's it.

...Not even going to download it, what a waste.

 

[ta9qi]

searched everywhere in JPSN but still cant find it -also used the search box-, is the title of it full japanese ? so excited to try it

 

[corrosivefrost]

I liked the timing based system, and when I started to get tired of it I just got the items that automated the system so I didn't have to time it anymore.

I like optional timing based systems. Things that provide a little bit of damage for interactivity. The timing for the attacks was so foreign to me I spent a week on the same boss battle early on because I couldn't consistently get the damn timings (and at that point, there were no items for that, I think). Add that to the fact that I was pretty much trapped in a dungeon or whatever so I couldn't realistically fight my way out to level up and back in and it was a total buzzkill.

I'll take the systems in Final Fantasy 8 (gunblade), Final Fantasy 6 (blitz), or Lost Odyssey any day over Legend of Dragoon.

 

[WORLDTree]

Will Broken Destiny work with AdHoc Party?

 

[jwk94]

So I have a $20 BB gift card. I'm looking into getting a PSN card but I'm not sure if there are any notworthy retail releases for the Vita or PS3 that are coming up. Besides Soul Sacrifice, what do both consoles have on the horizon until June??

 

[corrosivefrost]

So I have a $20 BB gift card. I'm looking into getting a PSN card but I'm not sure if there are any notworthy retail releases for the Vita or PS3 that are coming up. Besides Soul Sacrifice, what do both consoles have on the horizon until June??

:Goes back to first post in thread...:
Guacamelee.

 

[cyborg009]

crinale was gunhound ex free on Japan PSN at some point?

 

[DiscoJer]

So I have a $20 BB gift card. I'm looking into getting a PSN card but I'm not sure if there are any notworthy retail releases for the Vita or PS3 that are coming up. Besides Soul Sacrifice, what do both consoles have on the horizon until June??

The Vita's upcoming retail release list is basically Soul Sacrifice April 30, then Muramasa Rebirth June 25th, then Dragon's Crown in August 6th.

So yeah, get a PSN card.

 

[jwk94]

:Goes back to first post in thread...:
Guacamelee.

I guess I didn't make it clear in my post, I was referring to noteworthy retail releases. Other than The Last of Us and SS.

 

[jwk94]

The Vita's upcoming retail release list is basically Soul Sacrifice April 30, then Muramasa Rebirth June 25th, then Dragon's Crown in August 6th.

So yeah, get a PSN card.

Yeah, the PSN card seems like the best choice, especially since I'll be getting SS and Muramasa on PSN.

EDIT:

Sorry for the double post ><

 

[Totobeni]

So I have a $20 BB gift card. I'm looking into getting a PSN card but I'm not sure if there are any notworthy retail releases for the Vita or PS3 that are coming up. Besides Soul Sacrifice, what do both consoles have on the horizon until June??

on Vita there is nothing really,situation is bad retail wise and this is why some of us here are thinking of selling our Vitas.

on PS3 there is Metro: Last Light and Remember Me(this one might end up crap tho)

 

[corrosivefrost]

Yeah, the PSN card seems like the best choice, especially since I'll be getting SS and Muramasa on PSN.

EDIT:

Sorry for the double post ><

I guess I didn't make it clear in my post, I was referring to noteworthy retail releases. Other than The Last of Us and SS.

Ah, my bad.

Um. No?

I think in general, it's pretty dry the next couple of months. Muramasa is in June. Other than that, I don't know.

on Vita there is nothing really,situation is bad retail wise and this is why some of us here are thinking of selling our Vitas.

on PS3 there is Metro: Last Light and Remember Me(this one might end up crap tho)

Like I said, practically nothing at all, regardless of platform.
If you really want Metro, I'd go PC, not console... and like you said, Remember Me... we don't know if it will end up being good or not.

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Took a quick look at all scheduled releases:
APRIL
2 Defiance Win, PS3, X360
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge PS3, X360
3 BattleBlock Theater XBLA
4 Toki Tori 2 WiiU
5 Double Dragon II: Wander of the Dragons XBLA
Painkiller: Hell & Damnation PS3, X360
9 Age of Empires II HD Win
Guacamelee! PSN, PSVita
10 ShootMania Storm Win
11 Gemini Rue iOS
14 Star Wars: The Old Republic - Rise of the Hutt Cartel Win
16 Injustice: Gods Among Us WiiU, PS3, X360
Pandora's Tower Wii
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS
18 Papo & Yo Win
19 We Sing UK Hits Wii
21 Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins 3DS
23 Dead Island: Riptide Win, PS3, X360
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen PS3, X360
Star Trek Win, PS3, X360
24 Don't Starve Win
25 Mega Man 4 3DS
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Mac
30 Soul Sacrifice PSVita
Thomas Was Alone PSN, PSVita
Dust: An Elysian Tail Win
Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut PS3
Monaco: What's Yours is Mine Win, Mac, XBLA
MAY
1 Fez Win
2 Might & Magic Heroes VI: Shades of Darkness Win
7 Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut WiiU
14 Metro: Last Light[2] Win, PS3, X360
16 Mega Man 5 3DS
21 Resident Evil: Revelations Win, PS3, X360, WiiU
24 Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D 3DS
28 Fuse PS3, X360
Grid 2 Win, PS3, X360
29 Kinetic Void Win, Mac, Lin
30 Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded Win, Mac, Lin, PSN, XBLA, iOS, Droid
JUNE
4 Eve Online: Odyssey Win
Marvel Heroes Win, Mac
Remember Me Win, PS3, X360
9 Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS
14 The Last of Us PS3
25 Company of Heroes 2 Win
Lost Planet 3 Win, PS3, X360
The Sims 3: Island Paradise Win

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Yeah, the PSN card seems like the best choice, especially since I'll be getting SS and Muramasa on PSN.

EDIT:

Sorry for the double post ><

Guacamelee will be better than most retail games and only $15 for both the Vita and PS3 version. Do it, Do it!

 

[VanWinkle]

Guacamelee is next week right? Gonna be awesome.