No, but Guerrilla Games is so accomplished with getting power out of hardware that even on a system like Vita (which is a fraction of the power of a PS3), they get better results than most developers can with a system like the PS3.
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Killzone: Mercenary |OT| No allegiance, no honour, only money
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No, but Guerrilla Games is so accomplished with getting power out of hardware that even on a system like Vita (which is a fraction of the power of a PS3), they get better results than most developers can with a system like the PS3.
Haha lets just say Cambridge did an amazing job. Agreed?
deafmedal
Member
Welp, I was on the fence preordering this (I would have bought it eventually otherwise), seeing how I just got my Vita three weeks ago, and already picked up a case, screen protector, memory card, 40 bucks of PSN stuff and Dragon's Crown, not to mention GTA V preorder... I figured that was enough on vidya games for a bit.
Not my wife, lol! She didn't want me to miss the preorder bonuses
Not my wife, lol! She didn't want me to miss the preorder bonuses
mickcenary
Member
You are the cat's pyjamas, Darien. Many thanks.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Got my text message from GameStop!
I really can't wait to see what's at the end of the vita's life, that is if Sony is still trying to make AAA games on it. I mean, on the PSP we got God of War Ghost of Sparta which was so damn impressive.
Me too. Tuesday can't come soon enough.
lordchompy
Member
Here's hoping this holiday season isn't it. Go out and buy a Vita or two, people!
I went digital - yes it's big - but I can see myself always playing this, so good to have without needing to change cards
chickdigger802
Banned
if I hate killzone, will i like this?
seems purty. and its probably the last original big budget vita game lol.
seems purty. and its probably the last original big budget vita game lol.
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
I would think not since its a kill zone game
chickdigger802
Banned
is it? or is it more portable in mission layout and what not. or is it console 'experience'?
The single player missions are 30-45 minutes long, so not really. They're different in design than Killzone 2 and 3 though, but nothing specific to portable form factor. On the other hand the deathmatch and team deathmatch modes in multiplayer go for 10 minutes per round, so that's actually pretty great for quick sessions.
You should read EatChildren's review, it's a good one.
Apocryphon
Member
Bought it. Played it. Loved it.
Game is gorgeous, a decent length, has plenty of content, and the multiplayer is a blast. We asked for console experiences and they delivered.
I particularly liked this area:
Game is gorgeous, a decent length, has plenty of content, and the multiplayer is a blast. We asked for console experiences and they delivered.
I particularly liked this area:
Finished it over the weekend. I loved it from start to end. I've only played the 'normal' versions of the levels so far. I'm torn between playing through 'em again on a higher difficulty, or trying out some of the alternate mission styles. Still plenty of replayability left.
I haven't really played around with the weapons or vanguard systems all that much yet. I just found a loadout that worked for me and stuck with it throughout the game for the most part. I'm looking forward to dabbling a lot more on my second playthrough.
Parts of the game are just jaw-dropping. I know the vast cityscapes are achieved with smoke & mirrors, but sometimes you find yourself looking out over the world and thinking 'holy shit'. It just looks so good.
I haven't really played around with the weapons or vanguard systems all that much yet. I just found a loadout that worked for me and stuck with it throughout the game for the most part. I'm looking forward to dabbling a lot more on my second playthrough.
Parts of the game are just jaw-dropping. I know the vast cityscapes are achieved with smoke & mirrors, but sometimes you find yourself looking out over the world and thinking 'holy shit'. It just looks so good.
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
So, I played through the SP on normal. I started with the M82 and it was pretty easy, so I switched to other weapons and changed my playstyle. It resulted in way more dying, but it was actually more fun. I'm a boss with the VC8 now That thing is a beauty. Dat reload animation °.°
Also, the preorder bonus weapon is absolutely perfect for quickscoping.
But I very much dislike the fact that I can't start a multiplayer match after I put the Vita in sleep mode. I have to restart the whole game... That sucks.
That thing is a beauty. Dat reload animation °.°Also, the preorder bonus weapon is absolutely perfect for quickscoping.
But I very much dislike the fact that I can't start a multiplayer match after I put the Vita in sleep mode. I have to restart the whole game... That sucks.
So I downloaded this today, but it just keeps saying "Waiting to install" and when clicking on it it says "Could not find the application".
There were two other 3 GB Killzone files downloading too, I think they were language packs. One says Killzone Mercenary (EFIGS;DUT;POR) while the other says (POL;RUS;TUR). I cancelled those two. But now I'm installing the first language pack one to see if it works.
There were two other 3 GB Killzone files downloading too, I think they were language packs. One says Killzone Mercenary (EFIGS;DUT;POR) while the other says (POL;RUS;TUR). I cancelled those two. But now I'm installing the first language pack one to see if it works.
Those aren't language packs, they're two different versions of the game. The first one failed to install because it was just the patch, and it needs the game to be installed first.
Digital but my 32gb is full. Something has to go.
Ah, thanks man. So what's the difference between these two versions?
Different languages. EFIGS is English, French, Italian, German, Spanish.
coughlanio
Member
Finished on Veteran difficulty, 3h31 which is quite short considering it's the highest difficulty. I'd say play it on Veteran if you want more of a challenge, but it's not that hard, especially with ballistic armour.
It says 206 deaths, but I'd say ~100 of those were on a single part, because it checkpointed me beside a flamethrower heavy, who kept insta-killing me.
Also, times killed doesn't contribute towards the final timer, so I probably spent closer to 5/6 hours in single player.
Thanks. Better be worth all this downloading and hassle! Sure does look good.
mickcenary
Member
Multiplayer is that fucking good. I'm still amazed at how well it all flows and controls and just how intact that awesome, weighty Killzone feel is on a handheld device.
It honestly plays better than 90% of console shooters and the dynamism of Warzone - while not as prevalent as that found in its console brethren - is definitely there. The Interrogation objective is disgustingly fun. Just before, I got the jump on two guys with my trusty dart gun, took them both out with some fine shootin' and one after the other, put them out of their misery with some swift stabs to the head, providing valuable intel for my team. It was delicious.
Sure, there are a few things that could benefit from some slight tweaking, such as the Mantys Engine being a tad OP, the ridiculous on-screen size of the STA-13's scope and the inability to interrupt an interrogation with a melee attack, but to have something that feels so comprehensive in the palm of your hand is just beyond cool.
I guess the best thing I could say about it is that it feels and looks like a modern Killzone game; not a watered-down, mechanically-gimped iteration, but a bonafide instalment that complements the series very nicely.
It honestly plays better than 90% of console shooters and the dynamism of Warzone - while not as prevalent as that found in its console brethren - is definitely there. The Interrogation objective is disgustingly fun. Just before, I got the jump on two guys with my trusty dart gun, took them both out with some fine shootin' and one after the other, put them out of their misery with some swift stabs to the head, providing valuable intel for my team. It was delicious.
Sure, there are a few things that could benefit from some slight tweaking, such as the Mantys Engine being a tad OP, the ridiculous on-screen size of the STA-13's scope and the inability to interrupt an interrogation with a melee attack, but to have something that feels so comprehensive in the palm of your hand is just beyond cool.
I guess the best thing I could say about it is that it feels and looks like a modern Killzone game; not a watered-down, mechanically-gimped iteration, but a bonafide instalment that complements the series very nicely.
Pretty cool fanmade movie made in Antwerp, Belgium. He/she even thought about the cards ranking from Mercenary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QapHbozdkSo#t=105
EDIT:
I was wondering about that myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QapHbozdkSo#t=105
EDIT:
I was wondering about that myself.
Cha
Member
Depends on how you play really. For me - I'm really bad at these type of games so my playthrough was about 8 hours. I've seen people saying that they've completed it in 4 hours. The in-game clock is screwed up, and seriously under cuts the amount of time you may have played for (People have said doesn't count the times when you've died). It's kinda short compared to the other types of games I've played on the vita, but you have multiple ways you can approach each level as well as 3 other different objective modes that make the game worth playing through again (stealth, demolition and precision modes).
If you're only going to play single player it may keep you entertained for a few days, but I personally wouldn't suggest going in full price just for the Singleplayer campaign. It is a great experience though. Perhaps you could buy a physical copy so you can trade it in once you're done.
Damn GG Cambridge, why did you have to include those proximity mines in the game? Such a skillless noob weapon.
Just played some rounds after several days without the game and now everybody is laming with the mines. Like with the nades, the splash damage is imbalanced.
Every fucking shooter degrades to this mines mess. I can already see the noobtubes being the next flavor of the month.
Just played some rounds after several days without the game and now everybody is laming with the mines. Like with the nades, the splash damage is imbalanced.
Every fucking shooter degrades to this mines mess. I can already see the noobtubes being the next flavor of the month.
Katana_Strikes
Member
I'm only part way in but I'm really liking this game. Made me love my Vita purchase ever so greatly more. I also have to say this might be my fave Killzone yet and I really liked 2 and 3. If Shadowfall is at least as good as this I'm even more hyped for the PS4. I think the missions are great. Some nice moments and its not just run and gun. I actually like exploring (though I wish there was more to find) and being stealthy (even if I'm forever getting busted). But it's fun. And did I mention about how great it looks? No well it looks amazing!!
Adahn
Member
Wear heavier armour? Don't run into the flashing beeping thing? Sorry to sound a little bit sarcastic, but I don't find them over powered at all. I used them a fair bit at first, and you hardly get any kills from them compared to the rest of your loadout.
Some of the other grenades are much more interesting to me, pyro and flash especially.
Edit: Actually, I wondered if they nerfed the splash damage with that 1gb patch as I've noticed more people surviving from explosions than before. Couldn't work out whether that was because damage had been reduced universally or whether people had moved to different armour
BertleTheTurtle
Member
Does anyone know if the double xp thing for Killzone is on all of the first print copies or is it actually only if you preorder?
Sorry, with nearly all of the players spamming them in the last DM I played, it's just annoying.
And thanks for your tips, I know how to play. You can't see/hear every mine, even if they are flashing and beeping.
BTW, pyro nades sucks in my opinion.
Adahn
Member
Sorry, tired tonight, probably could have been less arse-ish in my reply
I like the pyro grenades, but I think that's because of the ability to detonate when I like. I don't run with them in a default loadout but I have them somewhere there as an option.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Nope. Killzone won't be compatible, just like most of the current retail Vita library. It uses touch as a requirement, therefore won't be compatible. It uses touch for various vanguard uses such as sky fury and the porcupine. It uses touch for the hacking minigame. It uses touch for a qte every time you melee. The amount of touch use is way too heavy to be patched.
Also I'd just like to say that damn the counter melee is overpowered. You can counter a melee waaaaaaaay quicker than the guy who initiated it can finish it. When you initiate a melee you have to wait for the prompt before you swipe. When countering you don't have to wait for jack. Just swipe up like a madman. It's kinda broken and makes meleeing way too dangerous.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Anyone have any idea is this is getting a launch tonight on the PSN?
Or will it be with the Store update tomorrow evening? If it comes out late tonight I would go digital to play it ASAP and always have it with me. But it it won't be then I'll likely pick this up from Wal Mart on my way to work tomorrow.
Or will it be with the Store update tomorrow evening? If it comes out late tonight I would go digital to play it ASAP and always have it with me. But it it won't be then I'll likely pick this up from Wal Mart on my way to work tomorrow.
lordchompy
Member
Has Newegg shipped anyone's copy yet? I have yet to receive notice of mine being dispatched, and I hope I won't have to wait til next week to play it.
Hispanicguy
Member
Picked this up earlier today in NYC.
If anyone needs some MP friends, feel free to add me: Hispanicguy.
If anyone needs some MP friends, feel free to add me: Hispanicguy.
A major game like Killzone I see getting a patch for Vita TV compatibility.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Anyone have an idea?
I haven't heard anything. I'm just hoping there is a Sony discount...not sure if they still do those, though.
Live Free or Die
Banned
No, it was asked in the comments on the PS Blog.
Morgan said:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...embers-call-of-duty-discounts/#comment-897172
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Damn it. Came home after work just now expecting to play a bit. Oh well.
michaelius
Banned
What control settings are people using here ?