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[TTP]

I said wow at the

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chopper fight with the waterfalls in the background

You said wow there? Did you finish the game? Cos there is so much more wow later

 

[Y2Kev]

You said wow there? Did you finish the game? Cos there is so much more wow later

nooo I'm still going. that boss fight took me some time...it was hard! lol!

but yeah this game is wow. my only complaint is dithering. i didn't mind installing from UMD since my memstick is 4gb

 

[TTP]

I hope you are right my friend... because my awesome ps3 cannot do ad hoc party.

He's right. I've finished the game solo too.

 

[SlickVic]

So another complaint about the boss difficulty on solo in the IGN review. Pretty sure I suck too much at games to beat this solo but hell, I love the MGS series too much to pass on this. :lol

 

[TTP]

nooo I'm still going. that boss fight took me some time...it was hard! lol!

Yeah. I really liked those kind boss fights against

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military vehicles (APC, tank, helicopter).

Nice hide and seek (and stalk) gameplay there. But wait until you get to the real deal

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Gotta work until 5 tomorrow so hopefully the PSN update isn't too much later than that.

 

[pharmboy044]

Because it's on the PSP. Buy it or don't. Simple.

Oh, I'm definitely getting it but imo it just doesn't feel like a true MGS game is coming out unless it's on the ps3 or 360 but i'm just weird like that.
Anyway, I'm glad the story for PW is awesome because I loved mgs3.

 

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

lol reviewer sucks confirmed. None of the bosses require any help from anyone. They're all easy so long as you know what to bring to the fight.

I think he is right about the lack of instructions. The manual is skimpy as hell, even if it wasn't an MGS game. It seems like its made to make you have to get the strat guide (which is granted cheap) to understand how to do the various modes. The in game explanations are very basic (though the tapes help out a bit).

 

[Oichi]

I hope you are right my friend... because my awesome ps3 cannot do ad hoc party.

I got stuck on the same boss as the reviewer, but only because I kept running out of ammo. So all I did was play a little bit more to research new weapons and I beat it pretty easily the next time. Basically, if you're having trouble with a main story boss, do the side missions to research items and weapons, and you should be able to beat it soon enough.

 

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

I got stuck on the same boss as the reviewer, but only because I kept running out of ammo. So all I did was play a little bit more to research new weapons and I beat it pretty easily the next time. Basically, if you're having trouble with a main story boss, do the side missions to research items and weapons, and you should be able to beat it soon enough.

Weird to have to grind in a MGS game, but thankfully the side missions are fun as hell.

 

[Anth0ny]

It looks like this will be my first PSP game in over a year. I will grind my teeth and force myself to love those horrible controls, damn it :lol

 

[TTP]

I got stuck on the same boss as the reviewer, but only because I kept running out of ammo. So all I did was play a little bit more to research new weapons and I beat it pretty easily the next time. Basically, if you're having trouble with a main story boss, do the side missions to research items and weapons, and you should be able to beat it soon enough.

Did you use the supply dropping device thing? I didn't have to grind ex missions to beat bosses. I just used that device when I was close to running out of ammo.

 

[Shalashaska161]

So for those of you that have played it how is it? I'm exceedingly poor but a good MGS game is enough for me to spend some cash.

 

[Colocho]

So what control type is everyone using? I went with shooter on the demo for the liberty of moving the camera while walking and I'm already used to aiming with the face buttons thanks to the Syphon Filter games, but I might switch to action in the full game if it's actually the best way to go.

 

[Oichi]

Did you use the supply dropping device thing? I didn't have to grind ex missions to beat bosses. I just used that device when I was close to running out of ammo.

Yeah I did, but I still ran out of ammo because my weapons were too weak when I tried going up against certain bosses. So I just played some side missions till I got new weapons, or I ranked up with my current weapons.

 

[TTP]

So what control type is everyone using? I went with shooter on the demo for the liberty of moving the camera while walking and I'm already used to aiming with the face buttons thanks to the Syphon Filter games, but I might switch to action in the full game if it's actually the best way to go.

I went for Shooter mode and never looked back. No other mode allows you to aim freely with your right thumb (Action mode allows free aiming on the analog, but that being under the left thumb doesn't do for me)

 

[dgenx]

anyone else found creepy when

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You are about to beat an AI so you can go inside the pod, but at that moment it starts like to sing a childish song or something like that
.

 

[hxa155]

Oh, I'm definitely getting it but imo it just doesn't feel like a true MGS game is coming out unless it's on the ps3 or 360 but i'm just weird like that.
Anyway, I'm glad the story for PW is awesome because I loved mgs3.

Just play it and hype yourself for Metal Gear Solid Rising.

 

[TTP]

anyone else found creepy when

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You are about to beat an AI so you can go inside the pod, but at that moment it starts like to sing a childish song or something like that
.

Doesn't happen only when

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going inside the pod but yes, that's creepy.

Where do the pods fly to after removing the boards anyway? I have yet to complete the extra 5th chapter. Perhaps it's related?

 

[TheSeks]

So what control type is everyone using? I went with shooter on the demo for the liberty of moving the camera while walking and I'm already used to aiming with the face buttons thanks to the Syphon Filter games, but I might switch to action in the full game if it's actually the best way to go.

Action. Can't stand aiming with the face buttons. Haven't looked back since I learned the L+R nub aim trick.

 

[Takao]

Against my better judgment I stayed up for a hopeful 12AM PSN update. I was disapointed.

 

[autobzooty]

Against my better judgment I stayed up for a hopeful 12AM PSN update. I was disapointed.

If it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen at west coast time. There's still hope in one hour!

 

[Takao]

If it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen at west coast time. There's still hope in one hour!

It's not like I was getting much sleep tonight anyways...

 

[Blablurn]

god, i need a coffee. i almost read a spoiler, but then i remembered that this is a MGS thread. good lord.

 

[Deadly]

I just beat the

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Pupa

. How far am I? I've already clocked like 17 hours...:lol

 

[MonthOLDpickle]

I was about to choose MH controls til I saw Action with the L being camera reset. Shooter with face buttons as camera I would have to get use to cause only other game I played (and for like 400 hours+) is MH. Action makes more sense to me due to my previous PSP gaming.


In MH L is rest and dpad is camera so almost no learning was required in Action.

 

[DiscoJer]

anyone else found creepy when

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You are about to beat an AI so you can go inside the pod, but at that moment it starts like to sing a childish song or something like that
.

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Haven't you ever seen the movie 2001? AIs do that when they are about to be beat...

 

[duckroll]

I just beat the

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Pupa

. How far am I? I've already clocked like 17 hours...:lol

1/3 of the game maybe. Or less depending on how much stuff you do later on.

 

[adamsapple]

I will be very surprised if it gets more than 9 on IGN.

IGN gave it 9.5

http://psp.ign.com/articles/109/1095291p2.html

*bow to Kojima*

Well done, Sir.

 

[Fakto]

You've been under a rock these past three years or something?

Most games now a days are getting Spanish/French/English instruction manuals/boxes. It's stupid, but blame Canada for that infecting the US.

Soon we'll be talking in French and spending Euro's.

DAMN YOU EUROPE!

When a PSP game cost you 39,95 € [50 $], then you can complain.

 

[D23]

any tips beating

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pupa

???

 

[TheBear]

When will this be available on PSN?

 

[kassatsu]

When will this be available on PSN?

Right now in English on Hong Kong PSN.

Tomorrow for US I assume and Wednesday for EU.

 

[duckroll]

any tips beating

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pupa

???

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You should be able to find an opening on the ground which leads to a tunnel (you can't go into the tunnel). Stay in that sheltered area and wait for it to stop. Hammer it with rockets. When you need to evade the attacks just move into a blind spot within the tunnel. When it throws out the electro mines, use a machine gun to shoot all the mines near you to take them out before they can be activated later. This will also give you a safe spot to stay and shoot it over and over while it is activating the mines later. If you run out of rocket and/or MG ammo, use a supply marker.

 

[TheBear]

Right now in English on Hong Kong PSN.

Tomorrow for US I assume and Wednesday for EU.

Thank you kindly

 

[Victarion]

any tips beating

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pupa

???

Just

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shoot the AI pod, you'll beat it in no time.

 

[autobzooty]

Right now in English on Hong Kong PSN.

!!!!

Is there really NO difference between them? I'd buy it now but I don't wanna regret it and buy the one off the English PSN later

OH GOD

 

[OneMoreQuestion]

How much is it on the HK store?
I want a rough approximation on how much it would cost in Australia, hope we don't get ripped off hard... :/

 

[duckroll]

How much is it on the HK store?
I want a rough approximation on how much it would cost in Australia, hope we don't get ripped off hard... :/

It's 50 SGD on the Singapore store, which is about 30+ USD.

 

[TheBear]

What's the US price going to be on PSN?

 

[harry4000uk]

Are many GAFers planning to use Xlink Kai? Its complete horseshit that they left out infrastructure mode in a game that seemingly relies on co-op so much.

yeah, it's fucking ridiculous

peacealker is not coming out here until next week but i'll be up for playing it with you next week. i'll get x-link kai installed and we'll get a game going

if anyone else wants to play just write a message. hopefully us non ps3 ad hoc party folks can egt a 4 player game going

 

[D23]

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You should be able to find an opening on the ground which leads to a tunnel (you can't go into the tunnel). Stay in that sheltered area and wait for it to stop. Hammer it with rockets. When you need to evade the attacks just move into a blind spot within the tunnel. When it throws out the electro mines, use a machine gun to shoot all the mines near you to take them out before they can be activated later. This will also give you a safe spot to stay and shoot it over and over while it is activating the mines later. If you run out of rocket and/or MG ammo, use a supply marker.

i finally beat it, after three tries lol.

 

[Varth]

Doesn't happen only when

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going inside the pod but yes, that's creepy.

Where do the pods fly to after removing the boards anyway? I have yet to complete the extra 5th chapter. Perhaps it's related?

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I think it's actually the same pod every time, just mounted on different AI vehicles. I guess it has some kind of "return to base" mechanism in case of hacking or damage.

 

[OneMoreQuestion]

It's 50 SGD on the Singapore store, which is about 30+ USD.

Thanks duckroll, and how much does a regular PS1 game cost in Singapore?

 

[duckroll]

Thanks duckroll, and how much does a regular PS1 game cost in Singapore?

Normal PS1 games are 6-7 SGD. FFT is 15 SGD, FF7-9 are 22 SGD each. Square tax. :lol

 

[Zen]

Are many GAFers planning to use Xlink Kai? Its complete horseshit that they left out infrastructure mode in a game that seemingly relies on co-op so much.

I'll be putting my PS3 on a wired connection to use AdHoc Party, or whatever. Hopefully there will be some games running.

 

[thechemist]

- Eurogamer - 8/10

With actual reinvention promised by Metal Gear Solid: Rising while Peace Walker upholds tradition in a compelling new format, it looks like Hideo Kojima has had his cake and eaten it yet again. Alright then, Snake; I guess you can stick around.

- Also for anyone not pre-ordered for UK/Euro release - £17.91 @ Amazon UK (also £17.99 @ Play & £17.95 @ Zavvi)


- UK Packshot

- Some UK bonuses
1. HMV have a special sleeve
2. GAME have a special In-Game T-Shirt & Gun

 

[leehom]

I wasn't interested till I read this thread, but what's the difference between purchasing it on psn vs umd?

Unless there's a huge advantage through psn, I prefer to own a physical copy. If I can play it on my ps3 instead of psp....that might sell me on the psn version.

 

[autobzooty]

I wasn't interested till I read this thread, but what's the difference between purchasing it on psn vs umd?

Unless there's a huge advantage through psn, I prefer to own a physical copy. If I can play it on my ps3 instead of psp....that might sell me on the psn version.

They're identical, but obviously the PSN version offers convenience that the UMD version does not. Content wise though, you're not gonna get anything different (except a case and a manual of course )

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Meristation - 9/10

from metacritic:

Peace Walker's one of the best games for PSP that we've tried this year, probably the best MGS that Kojima's made so far for a handheld platform.