Square Triangle
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Would buy on day 1 but every LEGO game has gotten cheaper nearly a week after its launch. Batman 2 has been on sale every single week since it's release in June.
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LEGO Lord of the Rings |OT| Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
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There is some off-screen Vita gameplay shown here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=st3HC9GxhP4
Still, I haven't seen any "actual video/article" with proof that Vita gets shafted again. The above gameplay has much better textures/high res cutscènes imo. Doesn't mean it will have an open world though...
I'd still like to know where the OP got his information, although it's most likely correct.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=st3HC9GxhP4
Still, I haven't seen any "actual video/article" with proof that Vita gets shafted again. The above gameplay has much better textures/high res cutscènes imo. Doesn't mean it will have an open world though...
I'd still like to know where the OP got his information, although it's most likely correct.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
damn already?
I still have Lego HP part 2 to play and Lego Batman 2 before this
must buy though looks awesome!
I still have Lego HP part 2 to play and Lego Batman 2 before this
must buy though looks awesome!
WiiU version using the gamepad for player 2 would be great. I love playing the lego games with my kids, but that dynamic split screen method makes my head spin
How is 'open world' different from the hubs we had before in Star Wars, pirates of the carribean etc?
I should be clear there's no evidence from Traveller's Tales or WB as they've been mum on the issue as they were with LEGO Batman 2. I don't think we figured out the handheld versions were different until somebody posted they saw the game at some games conference and saw the handheld versions in person.
That being said, there are three reasons that I think the Vita version will not be the same as the console versions.
1. All of the versions known to feature the open world have been delayed. The only versions not delayed are the handheld ones.
2. The HUD in the video you gave is not the same as the console versions and is similar, if not the same as, the HUD for the 3DS version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtNG5-WwFBA (Note the gold ring around the character logo and the stud counter only appearing when they are collected)
3. The LEGO Batman 2 Vita version was a 3DS port.
To recap, I know I'm making an assumption because TT and WB are never going to announce that some versions of their games are missing features that the other platforms have. However, I think the assumption is pretty well supported, and certainly there's much more evidence to believe it's LEGO Batman 2 all over again than not. That being said, if there's any evidence to the contrary, then I'll gladly go back and re-edit the OP. I will say it looks graphically better than the Vita version of LEGO Batman 2 did, that's for sure.
watch some of the gameplay videos in the OP. they have slowly been adding more features in each game. this one is a bit more like lego batman 2, only with even more stuff such as multiple weapons/items per character.
also you can download the pc demo above to test it
Reluctant-Hero
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I'll post Vita screen shots as soon as I can. Hopefully my Gamestop will have my copy, and Elrond minifig, on Tuesday morning.
Huh? Vita release is 23/11 here.
Same here. If the Vita ain't getting a proper version I'll buy the cut down version for £2.99.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
All handheld versions (Vita, 3DS & DS) should be in US stores on 10/30. Unless WB Interactive pushes it back between now and then.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Welp, looks like my GameStop has a midnight opening for AC3 and they'll also sell any other title that releases tomorrow. Should I be that random jerk who goes in only for LEGO LotR Vita and the Elrond minifig?
"Hey, everyone is here for LotR Vita, right?"
"Hey, everyone is here for LotR Vita, right?"
Sapphire Dreams
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As one gaffer once said :
ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY BLOCK INTO MORDOR!!!
ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY BLOCK INTO MORDOR!!!
How are previous games? Fairly full ports? Any multiplayer options?
UpperCaseN
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ha! this should be the thread title
ScreenSplitter
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Completely different games. No multiplayer. They're usually fairly solid, but nowhere near as polished/complete as console experiences. Tend to be shorter too. And all the versions (Vita, 3DS) are just slightly better looking versions of the Nintendo DS version, or have been in the past anyway.
In other news, when the hell is the console version getting a demo on XBLA?
Reluctant-Hero
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The Vita version of LEGO Batman 2 was a straight port of the 3DS version, which looked like a port from the DS. No open world hub, inferior art style compared to the console version and a boring areana mode to unlock new costumes.
That said, what little footage we've seen of LotR Vita makes it look superior to the 3DS demo.
ScreenSplitter
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Anyone remember the days of Lego Star Wars II PSP? Full console ports. With all the unlockables, the Lego games are perfect for on the go.
It'll be interesting to see if the Wii version is anything like the PS3/360 versions. If so, it's baffling that Vita (and really, 3DS) get the inferior port.
It'll be interesting to see if the Wii version is anything like the PS3/360 versions. If so, it's baffling that Vita (and really, 3DS) get the inferior port.
Reluctant-Hero
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Does anyone know the OP's source for console/PC LotR having an open world hub?
Bleh, I suppose it doesn't matter. It's the first I've heard of it was in the OP.
Bleh, I suppose it doesn't matter. It's the first I've heard of it was in the OP.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
The announce press release.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
And I just googled it too. Thanks.
Quicksilver4648
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I have a friend who is a massive fan of the Lego video game series (currently he is playing the Harry Potter games) and when I first showed him the trailer for Lego: LoTR he nearly died. The last one I played was Lego: Indiana Jones and it was good, but they really much better when played with somebody else.
ScreenSplitter
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It's a port of the 3DS/DS version. Console version is looking amazing however.
Arpeggio23
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Reluctant-Hero
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Odds are it is just a 3DS/DS port. But the little video I've seen from NYCC leaves me optimistic that TT/TT-Fusion put a little extra care into the Vita version.
ScreenSplitter
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I appreciate your optimism but if they wanted extra effort, they could have done a relatively painless PS3 port.
Reluctant-Hero
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I completely agree. But then what would TT Fusion have to do after the 3DS & DS version if proper Traveller's Tale handled the PS3 to Vita port? Surely not more Spy Hunter...
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Yep, that's exactly why I'm optimistic. Guess we'll find out the truth tomorrow.
SRTtoZ
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Also, I was one of the mad people who wanted to buy Lego Batman 2 on Vita but settled for it on PS3 because of the open world. Honestly the open world wasn't that amazing, it was cool flying around as batman for 5 minutes but after that it was kind of meh. That being said, it would be a great addition to the handheld versions but hardly game breaking. I'm only mad because its lazy of the devs to not include it since we know it can be done on Vita. Ill wait for impressions tomorrow and if the Vita version is good enough ill probably pick it up on that. I still have yet to 100% Lego Batman 2 on PS3, so I dont need another console lego game.
The Dutch Slayer
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Gamescom demo made me a fan picking this up for 360!
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Okay, let's see how this goes.
What's in that bag? LOTR LEGO pieces?
Gamestops preorder bonus is an exclusive Elrond mini figure.
Okay, let's see how this goes.
Let us know if the Vita version is worth buying.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Yeah... it looks like we've got another 3DS port on our hands. Poorly compressed cut scenes and all.
But it's still a fun game. I just finished the first level.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
does gamestop give the pre-order bonus to non-pre-order purchases if they have leftovers?
I could find myself buying this tomorrow for the minifig
Really, the minifig was main reason I preordered. Would have gone with a rental if it wasn't for the minifig.
$40 is a lot to drop on a single minifig man.
StealthGoblin
Banned
Oh for fucks sake. What a bunch of incompetent fucks.
BibiMaghoo
Member
Damn. NFS it is then.
It's safe to say all future LEGO games will also be 3DS ports. Every game TT Fusion has made on Vita thus far (3 LEGO games, and Spy Hunter) is a 3DS port.
bengraven
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Interested in this open world and what areas it covers. Would be cool if it moved along with you, letting you explore some of the combat-less areas. Like at first you can explore the shire, then Rivendell, then Moria, Lorien, Fangorn, etc.
Also, the deaths are going to be hilariously sad.
Also, the deaths are going to be hilariously sad.