Square Triangle
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How do you use a human shield?
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Hotline Miami PS3/Vita |OT|
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RedNumberFive
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If cool indie games like this is all thats left for the Vita, then I'm more than satisfied with my purchase of the handheld. Goddamn I love this thing. Everyone talks how there are no games on the Vita, but between PS+ and the indie games, I can barely keep up.
I'm up to Chapter 13 of 15. Ending is at that point, right? I know there's extras they patched in later on PC but the ending ya'll are talking about is that point?
I somehow lucked out on that and I dunno how I did it, but you need a gun equipped. Then I think you press X as a standing execute but instead of executing them, you grab them as a shield.
I somehow lucked out on that and I dunno how I did it, but you need a gun equipped. Then I think you press X as a standing execute but instead of executing them, you grab them as a shield.
Yeah, i was kinda hoping the game would actually deliver them. I don't buy games to go read people's theories on the basics of what happened in the story. Well, I bought this for gameplay, but it seemed like the story was gonna be really cool as it built.
If you have a one handed gun or sawed off, press X over a knocked down guy.
More_Badass
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You can take human shields too!!!??? Awesome. Does this have any effects, like making the enemies hesitant for a moment?
No, just saves you from a shotgun blast or two. I think you're hyping yourself up for something the game isn't. You need to really settle down and wait until you play it yourself.
More_Badass
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It's just there were many features I didn't know about, like human shields, etc. The crazy fast violence is what I'm hyped for and the split-second strategy and improvisation described by RPS and other reviews. I love that kind of stuff, and hard-as-nails games...
I love feeling like a badass when I play, and from what I've read, this game sounds like a badass simulator.
super-famicom
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You can hit L to crack their neck, which is faster than the headbash finisher.
It's not really split second strategy or improvisation. You run in, have your plan to take out the first few guys you can see, get killed by something you didn't notice, take it into account, play the next life taking it into account. You "chip away" at levels, there isn't any time to think, you just react and memorize the layout. It's more trial and error, but in a fun way.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I had to review this version. Never really got a chance to play the PC version but for a few minutes. I really enjoyed the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkPsTfCJ1k0
More_Badass
Member
So yeah this game is awesome
What's the puzzle option do? It's not unlocked yet for me
What's the puzzle option do? It's not unlocked yet for me
You find letters in levels, which when pieced together is used in the last chapter
More_Badass
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Thanks. And yeah this game is awesome
cj_iwakura
Member
Wow, never noticed. Does it change the ending or anything?
More_Badass
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I was reading online that the PC version got another level after a patch, titled Highball, as well as a pre order level titled Exposed. Are those levels in the PS3 version as well?
And, like someone said, X is for both taking a shield and finishing enemies. How does that work? Do you finish if you have a melee weapon equipped, take a shield if you have a gun equipped?
And, like someone said, X is for both taking a shield and finishing enemies. How does that work? Do you finish if you have a melee weapon equipped, take a shield if you have a gun equipped?
Noisepurge
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Yeah they are in. So the game has like 22 chapters.
The game is about 5-6 hours long, just about 20 levels. And its fast, fun, and requires precision and enemy movement awareness - but don't expect it to change your life man, this is not TLoU merged with Vanquish, Journey and Ico.
It's closed quarters version of GTA 1 and 2 combat on LSD. That's what it is.
More_Badass
Member
Already bought. Game is awesome.
Great. The more content, the better cause this is my new addiction. I never cared about high scores or improving my times in games till now. Freaking awesome.
Is the sequel coming to PS3 as well?
More_Badass
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About taking human shields, it only happens if you have a one handed gun like a pistol or sawed off. Which makes perfect sense
From the wiki:
Proposed Law
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Vita Hotline is the best. Can't believe I haven't played this game till now. How many chapters are in the game?
Noisepurge
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please refer to my post just a couple ones above yours
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=66848521&postcount=473
And i agree, i actually like the Vita version more than the PS3 one. The Vita short sticks are perfect for this as you just need to quickly align sights, not snipe any headshots or anything.
Proposed Law
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please refer to my post just a couple ones above yours
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=66848521&postcount=473
Oh missed that, thanks.
Noisepurge
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Mr.Marston
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The Vita version has around three times as many ratings as the PS3 one on the PS store. I'm surprised.
More_Badass
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So I'm going to call Hotline Miami the PS3's "Super Meat Boy"
Crazy addictive, skill based, insanely fast gameplay, just pushes you to hone your skills and improve your time/score
Is there any likelihood of the PS3 version getting more content in updates?
And I love the Russell mask filter. I loved Kill Bill and Sin City and the black and white scheme colored by bursts of red blood is just super stylish
Crazy addictive, skill based, insanely fast gameplay, just pushes you to hone your skills and improve your time/score
Is there any likelihood of the PS3 version getting more content in updates?
And I love the Russell mask filter. I loved Kill Bill and Sin City and the black and white scheme colored by bursts of red blood is just super stylish
I just youtubed this.
Okay, that clears things up a little from what I previously posted where I just had no idea. Only clears it up a little and it's still a waste of what they built up. Could've been much more interesting. I suppose it's some kind of MKUltra type thing, but it would be cooler if they actually discussed these things in the game.
Super Meat Boy is a much bigger and much more difficult game...there are 19 chapters in this, some of which are not really levels. I beat it in a couple hours, but it is definitely very replayable.
I don't think it'll get more content, 'cause they're currently working on part 2.
I agree with others, it sounds like you're hyping yourself up a bit too much, but it is definitely a lot of fun.
aaaaand now I want Super Meat Boy on Vita
Noisepurge
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More_Badass
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I'm on chapter 4 and it's awesome. And by SMB, I mean that addictive nature,learning through death, and fast paced gameplayI just youtubed this.Okay, that clears things up a little from what I previously posted where I just had no idea. Only clears it up a little and it's still a waste of what they built up. Could've been much more interesting. I suppose it's some kind of MKUltra type thing, but it would be cooler if they actually discussed these things in the game.
Super Meat Boy is a much bigger and much more difficult game...there are 19 chapters in this, some of which are not really levels. I beat it in a couple hours, but it is definitely very replayable.
I don't think it'll get more content, 'cause they're currently working on part 2.
I agree with others, it sounds like you're hyping yourself up a bit too much, but it is definitely a lot of fun.
aaaaand now I want Super Meat Boy on Vita
Actually it also reminds me of Super Hexagon, because of how the music complements the gameplay. MOON's Hydrogen is my favorite so far. You almost want to time your kills with the beat
Best moment so far. Bursting into a room, knocking a guy down with the door, taking out four guys with four shotgun blasts in row, then bashing the downed guy's head open. Took a lot of deaths to get that smooth
Cross-save removes the Russel/Raging Bull mask from your inventory even if you got it previously. You have to reget it everytime. Bug or..?
(Every other mask and chapter and unlock seems to save but that one. WTF?)
(Every other mask and chapter and unlock seems to save but that one. WTF?)
EsotericManiac
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they are pretty pointless so it's moot. kinda dumb tho
Noisepurge
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Revolutionary
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You can see them without the mask (a single purple pixel) - I think it just makes them blink or something.
Anyway, I'm still having a hard time warming up to the Vita version. Someone mentioned you can use square to lock on instead of the screen, but you still have to use the touchscreen to look around... very cumbersome and makes my A+ strategies on a few stages fall flat on its face.. I really wish they gave us an option for a virtual L2/R2 on the rear touch.
BobTheFork
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After hearing so many people complain about it, the secret ending was actually much better than I thought.
And is there one in every level?
Revolutionary
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The first 16 or so, yeah. You can tell which stages have a piece in the chapter select (black dot next to mask).
This game reminds me a lot of Super Meat Boy. Die, die, die, die die, die, die, WIN! Im such a badass! MUAHAHAHAHA!!! On to the next level! Die, die, die, die die, die die, die, die, die, die, die....
Its so addicting. So accesible. Death doesnt feel bad when you reload instantly and can get right back into the thick of things.
Dogs suck, btw. I hate them so much.
Its so addicting. So accesible. Death doesnt feel bad when you reload instantly and can get right back into the thick of things.
Dogs suck, btw. I hate them so much.
Just wait for the final boss.
Speaking of which: WTF am I supposed to do?
Kill the Jaguar's (?), throw the trophy at the woman samurai, kill her/execute her. Then the boss talks and then gets up and mows me down when I'm trying to run around in a circle around him and pick up a knife to throw/stab him but nada because I keep getting shot.
If I could finish that last bit, I'd finish the game (minus the bonus chapters) and be able to mop things up. But ugh. WTF scripted scenes.
More_Badass
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Definitely getting a "Drive" vibe, mixed with some David Lynch-style weirdness
Anyone else? I enjoyed Drive so this game appeals to me.
Anyone else? I enjoyed Drive so this game appeals to me.
I hated this game so much on the PC, but yet I got it on the PS3/Vita.
The Vita version is so incredible although at times my screen seems to lock onto an enemy and gets 'stuck,' forcing a restart to a level for me.
The aiming controls seem a LOT better on Vita however compared to the PS3 and even the PC version. That's the biggest complaint I had about the original Hotline Miami -- the controller support wasn't very good at times.
I still wish there were an easy mode though.
The Vita version is so incredible although at times my screen seems to lock onto an enemy and gets 'stuck,' forcing a restart to a level for me.
The aiming controls seem a LOT better on Vita however compared to the PS3 and even the PC version. That's the biggest complaint I had about the original Hotline Miami -- the controller support wasn't very good at times.
I still wish there were an easy mode though.