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[PIMPBYBLUD]

Music in this game is fkin boss....

http://soundcloud.com/ubisoft/child-of-eden-heavenly-star-glorious-mix

 

[LiK]

Actually how DO you pause with Kinect? I never even tried that!

Also, I bought the Genki Rockets album and I like it but it doesn't really sound much like the in-game music, it must have been HEAVILY remixed. Please let them release an official game soundtrack with the remixed tracks!

the official Rez OST never sounded like the music in the game either. the game music you create is pretty much better than the official tracks.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Music in this game is fkin boss....

http://soundcloud.com/ubisoft/child-of-eden-heavenly-star-glorious-mix

See THIS is what I'm looking for! Ugh, why isn't this downloadable?

 

[Jeff-DSA]

You jerkfaces (Gary most of all) are going to make me pick up a Kinect. I've been playing the game with a controller and loving it, but now I think it's probably worth experiencing with Kinect.

 

[Jack Random]

This will happen. This is one of those games that is so good you want to evangelize it as much as possible.

Also, I think that Eurogamer quote about the game being "indisputably better with a controller" might be bullshit. I haven't tried the controller yet but my guess is that the transcendent cyber-Jesus feel you get from the Kinect trumps the improved accuracy, unless your concern is less about a joyful experience and more about high score (and maybe that's where they are coming from).

that quote was taken out of context, this was pointed out two posts later

 

[djtiesto]

Made it near the end of the 4th stage, died, and then stopped playing last nite... Freaking amazing game, some environments are absolutely jaw-dropping. I love the "quick laser" for firing down bullets with ease. My only complaint is that the music isn't as memorable as Rez so far.

 

[Gary Whitta]

that quote was taken out of context, this was pointed out two posts later

Thanks officer, I'll try not to mess up your nice clean thread any more!

 

[Wario64]

Music in this game is fkin boss....

http://soundcloud.com/ubisoft/child-of-eden-heavenly-star-glorious-mix

lol, listened to that a year ago...damn spoiler, wish I heard it in game first. Pretty sure I heard it before Child of Eden anyway

 

[bedlamite]

Actually how DO you pause with Kinect? I never even tried that!

To pause the game using Kinect hold your left hand out with your palm facing the sensor at a 45 degree angle

and yes, weapon switching is seamless. All reports to the contrary are plainly wrong

 

[LiK]

Made it near the end of the 4th stage, died, and then stopped playing last nite... Freaking amazing game, some environments are absolutely jaw-dropping. I love the "quick laser" for firing down bullets with ease. My only complaint is that the music isn't as memorable as Rez so far.

4th stage last boss is pretty brutal. took me 3 retries to beat it.

 

[Dead Man Typing]

To pause the game using Kinect hold your left hand out with your palm facing the sensor at a 45 degree angle

and yes, weapon switching is seamless. All reports to the contrary are plainly wrong

Can't you voice activate pause?

"Xbox Pause"

Surely more efficient than any motion.

 

[Gary Whitta]

Using the controller to pause is not viable not just because you'd have to pick it up but because it has probably turned itself off. There has to be a "pause pose".

To pause the game using Kinect hold your left hand out with your palm facing the sensor at a 45 degree angle

So basically do a Hitler salute?

I will try that later, even though I haven't thought to pause the game once yet.

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

If you like this game and have never played Rez make sure you do.

 

[IJoel]

Using the controller to pause is not viable not just because you'd have to pick it up but because it has probably turned itself off. There has to be a "pause pose".

I think there is. You have to extend your left hand to a 45 degree angle from your body.

Edit: Beaten!

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

See THIS is what I'm looking for! Ugh, why isn't this downloadable?

Did you listen to the Genki Rockets album you bought? This particular remixed song is in there along with a few others.....

 

[LiK]

Using the controller to pause is not viable not just because you'd have to pick it up but because it has probably turned itself off. There has to be a "pause pose".




So basically do a Hitler salute?

I will try that later, even though I haven't thought to pause the game once yet.

Heil Xbox!

 

[robot]

I think you have to pick up the controller. Or maybe do the left hand Kinect pose to bring up the hub?

Yea the left hand pose works

 

[Gary Whitta]

Did you listen to the Genki Rockets album you bought? This particular remixed song is in there along with a few others.....

Oh I didn't get to the remixes yet, they are at the end!

 

[Neuromancer]

So basically do a Hitler salute?

Haha not really... Middle part of the image is the pause gesture.

 

[bedlamite]

Can't you voice activate pause?

"Xbox Pause"

Surely more efficient than any motion.

I actually don't think you can use voice commands ingame to pause, no idea why that is, but yeah.

 

[choaffable]

I'm seeing people misconstruing Eurogamer's opinion on Kinect for the game. I mean, does this sound like they're writing off Kinect in the game:

"If you want the full-body physical experience - feeling part of the music, sweeping your arms like a conductor in wide arcs that call the timpani section to action at your signal - then Kinect is the way to play Child of Eden...it's close to a transcendent experience, the kind you might have alone in a 2am club, or atop a mountain at sunrise with your headphones on."

They follow that up with the CAVEAT, that the controller will probably work better for score attacks since the gesture for smart bomb attacks are a bit imprecise.

 

[entremet]

So is Kinect the best way to experience this game? Can't believe I'm gonna 200 bucks when it is all said in done for this game. But I loved Rez.

 

[Neuromancer]

Voice pausing in a Kinect game is theoretically possible but only if the devs put it in. My understanding is it burns up some processing power just to have the thing listening for it all the time.

 

[Liberty4all]

So there are no down sides to using a standard controller with this?

I'm on the verge of running outside to GAME before it closes!

I'm using a standard pad and having a blast. It's REZ man!

 

[Zeouterlimits]

So is Kinect the best way to experience this game? Can't believe I'm gonna 200 bucks when it is all said in done for this game. But I loved Rez.

Both are viable.
From impressions here, there are people on both sides of the line. Playing with Kinect is very enjoyable and is almost a separate experience from playing with the controller, closer to 'synaesthesia'. It does tire out the arms after an hour or two.
It also seems you can get higher scores with the controller (they have separate leaderboards in the game depending on input).

 

[Gary Whitta]

I'm a little confused about how to use Euphoria - can I only use one when it appears on screen or any time so long as I have one in my inventory? When one appears on screen am I supposed to shoot it to add it to my store?

 

[Teknoman]

Ok I keep getting perfects, but its really on accident. How exactly do you time your attacks with the music? Release lock on in time with the beat vibration?

I'm a little confused about how to use Euphoria - can I only use one when it appears on screen or any time so long as I have one in my inventory? When one appears on screen am I supposed to shoot it to add it to my store?

When you see a dark purple sphere, shoot it to add Euphoria to your inventory. You can use it at any time though. Just think of it like picking up a bomb or grenade in any other game. Think you can hold a max of 3.

 

[K' Dash]

So is Kinect the best way to experience this game? Can't believe I'm gonna 200 bucks when it is all said in done for this game. But I loved Rez.

I tried it both ways, kinect is the way to go if you want the full experience, I can't believe the controls are so refined and almost lag free.

Beautiful game.

 

[derFeef]

This game is omazing. Yes, with an O.
Kinect works perfect. It spazzed out 3 times tough and gave me the message for no reason.

 

[LiK]

I'm a little confused about how to use Euphoria - can I only use one when it appears on screen or any time so long as I have one in my inventory? When one appears on screen am I supposed to shoot it to add it to my store?

Its in your inventory when you grab it. Lower left of screen. They're just smart bombs.

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

Ok I keep getting perfects, but its really on accident. How exactly do you time your attacks with the music? Release lock on in time with the beat vibration

Yes let go of the RT when you fill up the whole attack right at the beat of the music (when the controller is about to rumble)

 

[ultron87]

Best Buy had a copy! Yes! *really excited to get home from work*

 

[dark10x]

Regarding Kinect, does it completely eliminate the cursor lag present in every other Kinect software? You know, when you move your hand and the cursor doesn't respond immediately (like a mouse cursor). That disconnect always annoyed me, but I've heard good things about the targeting in this game and was wondering if that has been solved.

 

[Jack Random]

Regarding Kinect, does it completely eliminate the cursor lag present in every other Kinect software? You know, when you move your hand and the cursor doesn't respond immediately (like a mouse cursor). That disconnect always annoyed me, but I've heard good things about the targeting in this game and was wondering if that has been solved.

It's light years ahead of the dashboard's Kinect accuracy, shockingly good.

 

[soloscout]

Best Buy had a copy! Yes! *really excited to get home from work*

Is it hard to come by or is selling out? I have a kinect, but won't be able to pick this up till next week... should I be worried about finding a copy?

 

[goldenpp72]

Regarding Kinect, does it completely eliminate the cursor lag present in every other Kinect software? You know, when you move your hand and the cursor doesn't respond immediately (like a mouse cursor). That disconnect always annoyed me, but I've heard good things about the targeting in this game and was wondering if that has been solved.

Yep, it's even better when you go into the settings and adjust the speed and smoothness for your preference, I can't believe how well it works after struggling with the shitty dashboard/KS/sonic free riders menus.

 

[The Lamonster]

Totally getting this game but no way will I ever pay $50 for "90 minutes of gameplay."

 

[ElNino]

It's light years ahead of the dashboard's Kinect accuracy, shockingly good.

This was the first thing I noticed when I got to the main menu... how quick and accurately it tracks you.

 

[ToyMachine228]

Best Buy had a copy! Yes! *really excited to get home from work*

Are a lot of retailers not carrying or something?

 

[Gary Whitta]

Totally getting this game but no way will I ever pay $50 for "90 minutes of gameplay."

Fortunately this game offers much more than that.

 

[LiK]

Are a lot of retailers not carrying or something?

Low print run from what I gather. One dude only found two at his Gamestop.

 

[metareferential]

Totally getting this game but no way will I ever pay $50 for "90 minutes of gameplay."

You pay 50 bucks for an incredible experience, that's the difference.

But I can understand your point, since it perfectly makes sense. It's REZ 2 we're talking about, though.

 

[StuBurns]

Totally getting this game but no way will I ever pay $50 for "90 minutes of gameplay."

I've played thru Rez like twenty times in the last ten years. Thirty hours of content!

 

[Gamecocks625]

Man, I want to get this game for the music alone. Ugh. Why do I have to be without a console right now.

I wonder if Q is planning on making a version for Vita or iPhone.

 

[soloscout]

Low print run from what I gather. One dude only found two at his Gamestop.

And only 16 available on Amazon as of this post. I better get my arse out to the store I guess, I don't want this to turn into another Radiant Historia hunt

 

[seady]

Can't wait to see if I can find the picture they chose from me.

 

[LiK]

And only 16 available on Amazon as of this post. I better get my arse out to the store I guess, I don't want this to turn into another Radiant Historia hunt

That's Amazon's second shipment. Their initial shipment was sold out as well.

 

[soloscout]

That's Amazon's second shipment. Their initial shipment was sold out as well.

Holy...

 

[Appollowexx]

Damn this looks so good. It's all I can do not to watch any more footage, I want the experience as untainted as possible. I swear if this was / ends up - a kinect exclusive, I'm snapping one up.

This is the Kinect system seller, not Dance Central.

 

[Wario64]

Totally getting this game but no way will I ever pay $50 for "90 minutes of gameplay."

I'm already at 4 hours game time, which I'm sure will reach hundreds more easily.