I take this as a sign I should avoid the PC version and wait for impressions/comparisons between the JP retail PS3 version and the PSN version?
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I take this as a sign I should avoid the PC version and wait for impressions/comparisons between the JP retail PS3 version and the PSN version?
cj_iwakura
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I take this as a sign I should avoid the PC version and wait for impressions/comparisons between the JP retail PS3 version and the PSN version?
As said, I experienced a hard crash on the PS3. So it might not be PC exclusive. Maybe the disc version'll fix it?
Oh man I've waited so many years to try this game properly.
I just picked it up last night on the 360 but haven't had any time to play it yet.
I just picked it up last night on the 360 but haven't had any time to play it yet.
I take this as a sign I should avoid the PC version and wait for impressions/comparisons between the JP retail PS3 version and the PSN version?
For what it's worth I've gone through Tower of Doom 5 times without a crash.
PepsimanVsJoe
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The Elf's downstab works wonders on the Displacer Beast as well.
Two achievements to go and then I'll most likely digitally shelve this game until a patch hits.
I think I got the Joy2Key profile working, but I don't know how accurate it is. I've never played this game before and just looked up a diagram of the Saturn version controls, and some of the terminology didn't match up with the the controls this version displayed.
If anyone wants to use or correct it here it is (it's based on a PS3 MadCatz TE Stick): http://www.mediafire.com/?pi0xi7878szxgul
If anyone wants to use or correct it here it is (it's based on a PS3 MadCatz TE Stick): http://www.mediafire.com/?pi0xi7878szxgul
I played Tower of Doom in an arcade a couple of times but never saw Shadow over Mystara until it was emulated. I concidered getting the Saturn version but I passed since it only supported up to 2 players.
I cannot wait to read impressions of the Japanese PS3 retail release since Capcom did the porting.
Alright, now it's Sega's turn to bring us this for all our hack 'n slash needs.
I cannot wait to read impressions of the Japanese PS3 retail release since Capcom did the porting.
Alright, now it's Sega's turn to bring us this for all our hack 'n slash needs.
To those on PC I recommend using sweetFX it has an arcade crt emulator that looks awesome on this game.
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The game already has its own scanline filter unless you prefer this one.
Boogalogist
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Oh yes. Invisibility also works for the Displacer Beast. And Haste absolutely chews up the displacer beast as well....especially in a group.
Oh, right before you kill Dark Warrior 2, make sure your Elf/Mage is selecting an AoE spell like Ice Storm or Summon Elemental. Cause the next boss is Nagpa, and that Black Dragon always start with acid breathe. Spam the AoE spell just as the boss battle begins.
RyougaSaotome
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Fuck. I really wanted to play this on the PC, but Steam won't let me download it in Japan.
=(
This fucking sucks.
Edit: Thanks to using a VPN and pretending I'm from Singapore, I managed to make the purchase. Huzzah!
If anybody wants to play, my Steam ID is jtor_elliot.
=(
This fucking sucks.
Edit: Thanks to using a VPN and pretending I'm from Singapore, I managed to make the purchase. Huzzah!
If anybody wants to play, my Steam ID is jtor_elliot.
Tizoc
Member
Oooh I'll try to link these in the first post thanks.
Bar81
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We've been asking for it for years, but Sega seems allergic to actually making money.
M2's 'dot-by-dot' option is pretty good in my opinion (see NeoGeo Station games, recent SEGA Vintage collections, CAPCOM Arcade Cabinet...).
I bought SFIII 3rd Strike and Marvel vs CAPCOM Origins and yeah, although I love both games on the whole, I'm not a big fan of their visual settings choice. Especially those odd scanlines... They are a proper mess, hurt my eyes and don't even simulate that well the 'old CRT effect' they clearly aim to.
At least wait until the eShop actually updates.
CPS2 games aren't 4:3 natively.
Yep, I know, but I believe that specific option is there exactly for this reason, to support different resolutions/aspect-ratios and output them as flawlessly as possible on HDTVs.
Seeing how it works with NeoGeo Station games (or pre-CPS2 Arcede Cabinet games), I guess it coud do pretty well with CPS2 emulation too.
Chance Hale
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Just bought the game on steam, my username is either ricochetguro or ricochetguy. It used to force to people to add the latter despite steam not even listing me as ever having used the name (I made it with that name at first and changed it)
What do I need to do to use my arcade stick with the game?
What do I need to do to use my arcade stick with the game?
Chance Hale
Member
Do I need to use one of those key binding programs? The Fusion has a built in switcher between 360 and PS3/PC. First time using it on the PC, seem to have a hard time configuring it :/
Well. I put in the 360 mode for now and it just installed as a controller. Simple enough.
Well. I put in the 360 mode for now and it just installed as a controller. Simple enough.
Started playing this yesterday night after finishing TLoU.
Wow I'm probably rusty but the game is hard (was playing on default diff.) i continued like 4 time at the displacer beast boss .
Was playing with human fighter, guess i will need to get used to controls again, last time i played was like 5 years ago on emulator .
Wow I'm probably rusty but the game is hard (was playing on default diff.) i continued like 4 time at the displacer beast boss .
Was playing with human fighter, guess i will need to get used to controls again, last time i played was like 5 years ago on emulator .
Wow, after doing a run through SoM, it's SUCH an improvement over ToD. Really wanna get the rest of the treasures (just a few scrolls for Elf & Cleric and "Figure") and finish the challenges relating to ToD so I can get back to SoM.
I don't assume there's a guide as to where items can be obtained?
I don't assume there's a guide as to where items can be obtained?
bodeiseifer
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when does the eshop update?
Augemitbutter
Member
same here. played 3 hours or so and had no crash.
i'd buy it for a high price.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
It's not that difficult. I think it takes 2-3 play-throughs at the maximum(due to Elves & Clerics having their own scrolls). Just keep an eye out for objects that can be pushed to find hidden rooms.
SoM on the other hand...you're gonna need a guide.
Tower of Doom Fighter 1CC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtTc4WrthUI
Note this replay is using the 2P version. I wish this was an option in the port.
Manmademan
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Chance Hale
Member
Been playing Solo on the pc for about an hour and a half, no crashes or issues what so ever aside from how horrible I am. Just reached stage 9........16 deaths ;-; Item switching is kind of frustrating due to the slowness, although I suppose that is part of the challenge/balancing. Playing with my Arcade Stick is good fun though.
I know I will get flak for this but I have never actually played this game. I have heard great things about however. Is it really worth double dipping for it?
Freakinchair
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The only thing I don't like about ports on these kinds of games is that there is literally 0 difficulty in completing the game... Infinite continues w/ no chance at failure means there's no tension.
I dunno, I remember the days of Backbone still lol. I'd like Iron Galaxy to stay since the games seem fine aside from one-off issues (though this PC port sounds rough), but with new visual filters, yes. I agree the scanlines are weird. Crisp is not bad, though not what I normally use. Smooth is something I avoid in any game.
lunchwithyuzo
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Noon EST. I'm not getting my hopes up for today though. :/
you didn't complete the game
AcceptableGhost
Member
Don't use any continues.
Augemitbutter
Member
yes, that's a huge problem in these games. people stop playing when there is nothing to look forward to. it contributed to this genres downfall. limited continuing and 1cc incentives would have been better. but that's game design. it's not the focus of most devs.
If I had to choose between the original 4:3 aspect ratio and clean integer scaling I'd go with the original aspect ratio, so I understand why it looks the way it does, but it does seem weird to not include an integer scaling option (like M2 ports). The filtering options are all pretty bad, for sure, so that's just another reason for me to wait for the physical release.
Risette said:
I think there's something to having the continue screen in there for port completion's sake, but I'd relegate it to a cheat menu option or make it only in practice mode.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
I wouldn't buy them. *shrug*
Personally I always approach beatemups in the same way. The first play-through I'll likely use a ton of credits, but in each subsequent play-through I'll attempt to cut into that number.