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[whitehawk]

It's mentioned in the Vita thread, but it wasn't on the blog post and isn't under new releases on the Vita store. Search for it however and you can find it. It's cross-buy, so if you already have the PS3 version you're good to go.

Took some screenshots. It's not native res, but still looks good. Solid 30 FPS. No physical controls unfortunately. Only motion and touch screen/touch pad.

 

[Prince Vultan]

That sounds like it'd be a real PITA to control on VITA.

 

[Lord Error]

Just the day when I can't get off of work. I wouldn't be so quick to say it's not native res. Flower uses a lens distortion shader that makes the game lower resolution towards the middle of the screen, but higher towards the edges (you can even see this on the 3rd screen). The back buffer from which the final image is created could be at, or higher than native res.

 

[Carl]

Why would there be physical controls? There weren't on PS3 either...Not to move anyway

 

[DietRob]

Nice, I already own this on PS3 so I'll be grabbing it later on. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[jwk94]

Talk about a stealth release...

 

[TechnicPuppet]

One of the few games I ever paid for on PS3. I wonder how big it is I only have an 8gb stick.

 

[whitehawk]

Why would there be physical controls? There weren't on PS3 either...

Because it would be more convenient when riding the subway for example. Not really an issue for the PS3.

 

[Takao]

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...vita/cid=UP9000-PCSA00114_00-FLOWERVITA000001

 

[Blackage]

WHAT, and it's cross-buy too?! Glorious!

 

[co1onel]

I'm really disappointed that its not native. I expected more since it was coming from Bluepoint who did great with the PSASBR port. Seems like the kind of game that you want the best visual experience possible to fully enjoy. Here's hoping this leads to Journey on Vita though.

 

[sn00zer]

Ohhh cross buy downloading now

 

[LevityNYC]

I bought it on ps3 years ago. I can download it free on my vita?

 

[Carl]

Because it would be more convenient when riding the subway for example. Not really an issue for the PS3.

Tilting the unit slightly is inconvenient? I'd say the tilt controls were a pretty big part of the game. Wouldn't be the same if it was controlled with sticks.

 

[co1onel]

I bought it on ps3 years ago. I can download it free on my vita?

Yes, its cross-buy.

 

[whitehawk]

Just the day when I can't get off of work. I wouldn't be so quick to say it's not native res. Flower uses a lens distortion shader that makes the game lower resolution towards the middle of the screen, but higher towards the edges (you can even see this on the 3rd screen). The back buffer from which the final image is created could be at, or higher than native res.

Definitely not native. It has a high res than most non-native games though. For example I'm pretty sure it's higher than Uncharted or Gravity Rush. Looks to have the same resolution that LBP had, just barely below native.

Tilting the unit slightly is inconvenient? I'd say the tilt controls were a pretty big part of the game. Wouldn't be the same if it was controlled with sticks.

They added touch screen controls though. Why not sticks.

 

[co1onel]

Definitely not native. It has a high res than most non-native games though. For example I'm pretty sure it's higher than Uncharted or Gravity Rush. Looks to have the same resolution that LBP had, just barely below native.They added touch screen controls though. Why not sticks.

Does it have as much AA as LBP though?

 

[whitehawk]

Does it have as much AA as LBP though?

Not sure, but there has to be some AA at least. Still looks very good.

 

[TechnicPuppet]

Tilting the unit slightly is inconvenient? I'd say the tilt controls were a pretty big part of the game. Wouldn't be the same if it was controlled with sticks.

I agree with this. I would imagine the tilt controls are better in the Vita as well. Not that I had much of an issue with them on DS3.

 

[Andrefpvs]

BAH. I bought the game for PS3, but not on my primary account. So I can't download this

Stupid Vita and its lack of multiple account support.

 

[Lordwindowlicker]

I can't wait to download the Ps4 version on Friday.

 

[erpg]

Not native? Flower? Really? That's pretty underwhelming.

 

[phosphor112]

Will play again.

 

[netBuff]

Absolutely beautiful game, I'll gladly play it again on Vita.

But to be perfectly content, I require Journey as well - ideally in conjunction with a PS4 version, and, of course, all three should be able to interact in multiplayer.

 

[DirtyLarry]

Damn, I got all excited about downloading it, but apparently this was a game I got through the old share account I used to do with a few friends.
Oh well, I did enjoy the game, but not quite enough to repurchase it. Especially since I do believe the bigger screen of the TV is the way to play it if one had to choose.
Thanks for the heads up though!

 

[RaikuHebi]

Damn, I got all excited about downloading it, but apparently this was a game I got through the old share account I used to do with a few friends.
Oh well, I did enjoy the game, but not quite enough to repurchase it. Especially since I do believe the bigger screen of the TV is the way to play it if one had to choose.
Thanks for the heads up though!

It'll work with PS4 as well if that changes your mind.

 

[nikos]

Thanks for the heads up, grabbing it now!

 

[VXLbeast]

Can't wait to see this on the Vita screen. Then be blown away again on PS4.

 

[csquared587]

I own the Journey collectors edition with Flower on the disc, do I still qualify for the Vita and PS4 versions?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CP6RWU/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Metalmurphy]

Cross buy you say?

Get!

*edit* Argh, not in Europe -.-

 

[AgentOtaku]

Awesome! Mine should be waiting for me at home

 

[Kerned]

Just gave it a quick look. The touch controls definitely don't seem great.

 

[Auron_Kale]

In my download queue. Will be replaying this gem to get 100% like on the ps3.

 

[bLaiSe]

What's the file size?

 

[co1onel]

What's the file size?

404 MB

 

[mugoldeneagle03]

I love cross buy, even though I would buy this again. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[PAULINK]

Cross buy? Hell yes.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Talk about a stealth release...

Sega Saturn'd

 

[Amir0x]

now bring me Journey Vita guys

 

[hwy_61]

Downloading it now.

Thanks for the heads up, OP.

 

[dreamfall]

Oh, hell yes.

Game of forever, dl-ing NOW!

405 MB of pure bliss.

 

[alr1ght]

This is out on launch for PS4 right?

 

[hwy_61]

now bring me Journey Vita guys

Oh my...

I sure hope so.

 

[zerokoolpsx]

What if I bought it on PS3 all those years ago? Can I still download this on my Vita? T_T

 

[xelloss12]

This is out on launch for PS4 right?

Yes.

What if I bought it on PS3 all those years ago? No cross-buy for me? T_T

You get it for free if you bought it off the psn store.

 

[olimpia84]

Time to replay this gem I guess.

Flower >> Journey
come at me

 

[Reckoner]

Are the trophies separate or did they put otgether both versions?

 

[dreamfall]

Time to replay this gem I guess.

Flower >> Journey
come at me

I'm with you!

 

[hwy_61]

Flower >> Journey
come at me

Pimp slap worthy comment.

Shame on you.

 

[Amir0x]

Time to replay this gem I guess.

Flower >> Journey
come at me

s'ok bro you can keep your lame sixaxis motion tripe, i will gladly take the one that controls like a dream