DrAndonuts
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Updated OP in light of the Activision cluster fuck.
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DJ HERO 2 |OT| Bobby Says Knock You Out
- Thread starter DrAndonuts
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That's a shame.
I didn't play DJ Hero (1 or 2) until late last year, based largely on the abomination that Activision made of the "Hero" name. But the core gameplay mechanics are awesome. The first game suffers from shoe-horned Guitar Hero bullshit (why are you showing me a guitar track when I'm playing single player?) but 2 really gets things right with a few exceptions, namely vocals and competitive online.
I would've loved to see what they did with a third.
I didn't play DJ Hero (1 or 2) until late last year, based largely on the abomination that Activision made of the "Hero" name. But the core gameplay mechanics are awesome. The first game suffers from shoe-horned Guitar Hero bullshit (why are you showing me a guitar track when I'm playing single player?) but 2 really gets things right with a few exceptions, namely vocals and competitive online.
I would've loved to see what they did with a third.
Caesar III
Member
yep! I'm waiting as well.Wario64 said:
Neuromancer
Member
Wait did EVERYONE at FSG get laid off?
Did Activision say there will never be another DJ Hero game, or just not this year?
Did Activision say there will never be another DJ Hero game, or just not this year?
Neuromancer said:
Freestyle commented to EG:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-10-freestyle-responds-to-closure-concern
Doesn't sound like all hope is lost just yet.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
This is exactly what many of us were lamenting around the release of the first title.tsigo said:
Neuromancer
Member
I kind of want to buy all the DLC I skipped out on before, just to support FSG. Doubt it would make a difference though.
AwakenedCloud
Member
DJ Hero is truly a gift, the quality of the music (In both games, mind you) is off the charts. It introduced me to a new and exciting style of music. It's like the hot foreign exchange girl that you want to hook up with but then their country demands their return, curse you Republic of Kotick!!
Neuromancer
Member
theshizzle
Member
I have a question to all those out there who own the Party Bundle for the Wii. I am trying to buy this off ebay and the dude says he is hesitant to ship it because it is missing the "2 little thing with usb on it".
Is this a problem?
What is the item in question, and would I still be able to play without it?
Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated because I am getting this for an absolute steal compared to retail and it is supposed to be a birthday gift for a friend, so I would really love to avoid giving him a bunk gift if at all possible. Thanks!
Is this a problem?
What is the item in question, and would I still be able to play without it?
Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated because I am getting this for an absolute steal compared to retail and it is supposed to be a birthday gift for a friend, so I would really love to avoid giving him a bunk gift if at all possible. Thanks!
theshizzle
Member
but can't you just connect the controllers through wifi?
like other controllers?
like other controllers?
theshizzle
Member
I'm sorry, i guess wifi was the wrong word for it, but, cant you just connect the controller like you do with regular wiimote controllers? isnt there some built in receiver for the wii?
ive been trying to research everywhere for a trace of a wii dj hero 2 dongle that i could possibly buy separate in case it doesn't come with it and can't find it anywhere.
I found this pic:
and it seems to indicate that you don't need a dongle and just insert your wiimote into it like this:
so I am wondering if you even require a dongle?
I suppose the wii version is different from the ps3 and xbox versions so i hope some people with experience with the wii version can help me out
ive been trying to research everywhere for a trace of a wii dj hero 2 dongle that i could possibly buy separate in case it doesn't come with it and can't find it anywhere.
I found this pic:
and it seems to indicate that you don't need a dongle and just insert your wiimote into it like this:
so I am wondering if you even require a dongle?
I suppose the wii version is different from the ps3 and xbox versions so i hope some people with experience with the wii version can help me out
Dr Frasier Crane
Member
Sorry if this is necrotically bumped.
Has anyone on PS3 had the game hitching/pausing during playback?
It doesn't happen very often but I've lost a few streaks due to it kicking in and had one hard crash (during the bloody 2nd DJ Battle with DJ Qbert!).
Anyway, game is awesome.
Has anyone on PS3 had the game hitching/pausing during playback?
It doesn't happen very often but I've lost a few streaks due to it kicking in and had one hard crash (during the bloody 2nd DJ Battle with DJ Qbert!).
Anyway, game is awesome.
:Motorbass
Member
There is no Wii USB dongle. You use the standard Wii remote and connect it to the Turntable like with Guitar Hero Guitars (and unlike Rockband Wii stuff). You only use USB for the microphone. Maybe he was using PS3 description text or I don't know.theshizzle said:
Neuromancer
Member
I have no idea, sorry.MrPliskin said:
dreamer3kx
Member
MrPliskin said:Huh, I guess I'll just have to figure it out or deal with it
I'll play it a few more times and see how much it happens though.
Does this have a install, if so, install again.
Neuromancer
Member
It's pretty neat, they have a bunch of multiplayer only mixes.Nelo Ice said:
This game's online would be so easy to fix, and I'm not even an amateur game designer, so who knows what the fuck they were thinking.
Problem: People quit early
Solution: Person who doesn't quit gets the win. I can't believe someone can implement competitive online in 2010 and not have this in.
Problem: No incentive to play harder difficulties in non-Star Battle.
Solution: For checkpoint-based modes (DJ Battle, Checkpoint, Power Deck(?)), add a percentage modifier based on difficulty. Expert gets the actual percentage hit. Hard gets the percentage hit minus 10%, Medium minus 20, Easy minus 30. An expert player who hits 90% beats a medium player hitting 100%.
Fixing Streak/Accumulator for difficulty is slightly harder. All I could come up with is to automatically bank the streak every, say, three checkpoints (rewind marks). The problem now is an easy/medium player could just FC the whole song and make it almost impossible for a hard/expert player, banking conservatively, to bank a high enough streak. How frequently the auto-bank occurs could change depending on difficulty similar to the percentage modifier.
Problem: People quit early
Solution: Person who doesn't quit gets the win. I can't believe someone can implement competitive online in 2010 and not have this in.
Problem: No incentive to play harder difficulties in non-Star Battle.
Solution: For checkpoint-based modes (DJ Battle, Checkpoint, Power Deck(?)), add a percentage modifier based on difficulty. Expert gets the actual percentage hit. Hard gets the percentage hit minus 10%, Medium minus 20, Easy minus 30. An expert player who hits 90% beats a medium player hitting 100%.
Fixing Streak/Accumulator for difficulty is slightly harder. All I could come up with is to automatically bank the streak every, say, three checkpoints (rewind marks). The problem now is an easy/medium player could just FC the whole song and make it almost impossible for a hard/expert player, banking conservatively, to bank a high enough streak. How frequently the auto-bank occurs could change depending on difficulty similar to the percentage modifier.
damn that's nice
Junior Member
Man I got DJ Hero 2 not that long ago, and it really is the best rhythm game after DDR.
I don't know if it really makes you feel like your scratching records but it's just so much fun.
Too much rehashing with the tracklist though.
I don't know if it really makes you feel like your scratching records but it's just so much fun.
Too much rehashing with the tracklist though.
Neuromancer
Member
First one was even worse in that regard.damn that's nice said:
And yeah I agree the online is kind of busted.
Fernando Rocker
Banned
Dj Hero 2 - Turntable Bundle is just $30 now at Amazon, free shipping.
Includes Wii, 360 and PS3 versions.
I got my copy for just $20 thanks to my $10 promotional code for buying Pilotwings Resort. I'm so happy!
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QOWQP4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Includes Wii, 360 and PS3 versions.
I got my copy for just $20 thanks to my $10 promotional code for buying Pilotwings Resort. I'm so happy!
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QOWQP4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
yo yo yo check it baby. Picked this up at gamestop for $30 brand new (?). Controller doesn't work for shit (all 4 lights just blink most of the time and it never links up with the ps3 system. First time I tried, it worked for 45min then I thought the batteries died. Tried any batteries I found and the shit only turned on every other day. Finally got brand new energizers. It worked, went to sleep mode and just blinks.
unagisensei
Member
Finally popped in the copy I got from gamestop (for like $10 after some random coupons and such), and I gotta say, I'm sad that this game didn't get more love than it did. I'm really enjoying the mixes, and turntable and gameplay mechanics feel substantially different from what we've seen over and over again from RB/GH. As demonstrated by the fact that this OT only made it to 4 pages, I'd say the biggest problem for this game was not its quality, but the fact that the market was absolutely flooded with music games. Gamers just put up a mental block to the whole genre.
I bet that if had been released after lull in the constant barrage of RB/GH/random Wii music shovelware, it would've gone on to do much better. Or maybe I'm overestimating how much the majority of America (or the world) like this type of music. Too bad thanks to Kotick and co's incompetence, we'll never find out for sure.
For any GAFers that have the slightest inkling they might like this type of thing, I'd highly recommend picking it up. I believe tomorrow is the last day you can get the 360 or PS3 bundle for $30 new at Gamestop.
I bet that if had been released after lull in the constant barrage of RB/GH/random Wii music shovelware, it would've gone on to do much better. Or maybe I'm overestimating how much the majority of America (or the world) like this type of music. Too bad thanks to Kotick and co's incompetence, we'll never find out for sure.
For any GAFers that have the slightest inkling they might like this type of thing, I'd highly recommend picking it up. I believe tomorrow is the last day you can get the 360 or PS3 bundle for $30 new at Gamestop.
Manmademan
Member
unagisensei said:
I'd say the fact that DJ hero 1 cost $125, and the turntable wasn't available to buy separately for way, waaaaaay too long had a lot to do with it also.
Neuromancer
Member
I saw there was a new dlc pack out, anyone pick it up?
JetBlackPanda
Member
quick question is this game better on ps3 or xbox?? I want to snag it up and play it.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Wario64 said:
thanks for the info, but its seems the toys r us near me only has ps3 in stock I am just going to grab that one.
thanks again!