New Death Jr. pics and new info at IGN
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Lord Error
Insane For Sony
It looks exactly the same as it always did. Which is disappointing given that the early version was made with PSP with 8MB memory in mind (I think). Still the game has large projected shadows and other nice goodies that no PS1 game ever had.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Watch some videos. The game has huge projected shadows. Very nice touch for the theme it depicts, actually. Maybe it doesn't use them all the time, I don't know.
Which is essentially PS1 level in terms of texturing and modeling. IQ looks bumped up, which exactly what happened in most PS1 to DC ports but outside that, these screens don't look any batter than what Insomniac, Psygnosis or Naughty Dog managed on PS1. Maybe the framerate at 60 fps would outclass most PS1 games, but these screens all look doable for the most part on last generation machines.dark10x said:
Drinky Crow
Banned
Yeah, it looks like a PSOne to DC port, right down to the low res textures and subpar poly counts. Hell, I think Soul Reaver DC looked better than this.
seismologist
Banned
At least 2D on the GBA it was pretty easy to get by with bad art. Even on the N64 it was pretty easy to get away with.
But damn does it show with PS2 level graphics.
But damn does it show with PS2 level graphics.
seismologist
Banned
The 3D looks better than on DS.
Luckily most DS devs are using it sparingly.
I wonder if the handheld market will be able to withstand noname 3rd party shovelware the way PS2 does. I dont think this has ever happened before.
Luckily most DS devs are using it sparingly.
I wonder if the handheld market will be able to withstand noname 3rd party shovelware the way PS2 does. I dont think this has ever happened before.
open_mouth_
insert_foot_
ughh, more like Crap Jr.
Why wouldn't it? The GameBoy line has withstood noname 3rd party shovelware at a level far above what any other console has IMO. This isn't meant as a 'dis, it's merely a reflection of the Gameboy's popularity. The Playstation line has certainly had its share of shovelware garbage, and again, it is merely a reflection of the consoles' installed base. Just like the same thing can be said about the NES, and any other console with a crap load of owners. I do however feel that the Gameboy line is the owner of the 'worst ration of good to bad games' crown. Luckily, there are so many titles out for it (them), this ratio still lends itself to a library of more good games than one realistically has time to play.
I disagree.
BTW - Were your comments serious, or mindless trolling?
Shard said:
Ridge Racers, yes. Lumines, no. It isn't exactly what I'd call a "show-off" game for the system. What's impressive about Lumines is its excellent game play and soundtrack; graphics are certainly not its strongpoint, nor do they need to be.
Shard said:
1. It's not out yet
2. The screens shown could very well have been PS2 shots
3. Where are you getting "Pocket" from?
From what I have, the most impressive games are Vampire Chronicle for 2D, and Ridge Racers for 3D. Minna No Golf is also impressive with its incredibly sharp picture (and it looks EXACTLY like the PS2 games), and Metal Gear Ac!d is impressive as well. It's not up to par with MGS2, but still looks a far better than MGS on the PSX did.
Virgin Wii
Banned
Looks like it could be fun. I might give this one a chance.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Unimaginative, bland, boring, ugly. I'm not sure why anyone would be excited about this with the range of games coming out for the PSP.
I must say that it never ceases to amaze me how crap US developers are in kiddie franchise and character creation. From a nation that gave world Disney, Warner Bros, Marvel, DC etc., the chararacter design in videogames is shameful. I can't remember one really excellent US game character. Crash? Bubsy? Blinx? Death Jr.? Jax? Ratchet? Meh!
I must say that it never ceases to amaze me how crap US developers are in kiddie franchise and character creation. From a nation that gave world Disney, Warner Bros, Marvel, DC etc., the chararacter design in videogames is shameful. I can't remember one really excellent US game character. Crash? Bubsy? Blinx? Death Jr.? Jax? Ratchet? Meh!
Virgin Wii
Banned
Chittagong said:
'Cause it looks like it might be fun?
Looks like a beat-em-up ala SoR2, but in 3D. If Death has a lot of combos and some inventive death powers, and the enemies and bosses are tough and inspired, then I can see myself and a lot of other people liking this game. Graphics and art are important, but a game can be good even if those two aspects suck. See Twisted Metal 2: World Tour
Operations
Member
I believe Death Jr. will become what Malice was to the Xbox, an originally great looking game useful to showcase the hardware potential but shit at the end.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Operations said:
My thoughts exactly.
I must add that I have seen it in action in GDC on the big screen, although it looked somewhat different back then. The main focus of the demo seemed to be a huge amount of nicely animated sparkling sprites that constantly filled the screen, looking exciting, but hiding the low geometry count and uninspiredness.
Buffy4ever
Banned
dark10 you hit it right on the money. I was thinking that when I was looking at the pictures.dark10x said:
I think people have forgotten how bad PS1 and Saturn 3D games look. Yes, this game does not look as good as Ridge Racer, I think Namco has raised the bar on graphic on the PSP.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Well, projected shadows are gone from these screens, as far as I can see, so that's one thing where it doesn't look as good as before. Might be just these screens, I don't know, but those shadows were quite prominent in the old video footage.
Yeah, I would say that given the amount of texture shimmer in HSG4 on PS2, and the lack of prog scan support, it's safe to say that HSG on PSP has better image quality.
bobbyconover
Member
Digital Eclipse 4 Neva. Though I do kinda like the GUI.
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duckroll said:
The funny thing is that it doesn't look bad for a handheld game at all. But I guess this is proof that the PSP already set a higher standard for visuals with the likes of Ridge Racers. :lol
Anyway, I can't get excited about yet another "generic" platformer until they prove to me that it isn't another "generic" platformer. The whole scythe as multiple uses thing doesn't really excite me. The only thing that seems ok is the mp3 we have from Death Jr. It's old now, I bet, but you can download it here. It's actually pretty nice. Like some almost hip hop gothic theme. S'ok stuff.