So far its just a repetitive dungeon crawler, and square went too far with just how tasteless the game is.
In all honesty I dont even remember how Aya was portrayed in the original 2 games, but Im not digging the completely helpless, all dialogue consists of "unh, ah, eh" shtick either.
Yeah, it's pretty much a third person dungeon crawler on a third person shooter engine so far. :/
That said, I'm really digging the Overdive (I keep reading it as "Overdrive" though, why?) system. It's been used in Chapter 1 in interesting ways.
(YOU CAN'T FIGHT THIS TWISTED! OVERDIVE INTO A DUDE THAT ISN'T LOCKED AND MOVE/RUN RUN RUN)
. I still haven't come to grips with it and preventing people from dying (not my fault, it seems the monsters will target them and the AI won't run/dodge), but it's a neat gimmick.
Do I miss PE1/2 Mito powers? Hell yes. Would I want them with this Overdive system? Hell yes. Combining the two into a Parasite Eve "4" would be REALLY interesting to see, though probably would make the game REALLY easy to play.
So far I've been updating the two default guns and the given revolver from the tutorial with Overdive Kill bullets and power upgrades with accuracy buffs. Seem to have done me well so far, but Chapter 1 is LOOOOONG. This game isn't built for handheld "pick up and play" I feel. There is checkpoints/save points in the middle of the mission, but they're very far (IMO) between.
The story so far isn't too bad. But I'm not sure how "plausible" the
time-travel
is. Yes, yes, mitochondria taking over peoples bodies isn't realistic either, but it's in the "realm of reality"/"suspension of disbelief."
Going back in time to change the future
just balks at my SoD. Still though, the body diving technology is neat to see in action.
Also the graphics are pretty good. I expected so from Hexa-Drive after playing PSP1/Phantasy Star Portable and the demo for PSP2/Phan Star Port 2, but the graphics aren't as grainy as MGS5/Peace Walker and PSP1. So that's good. There is bits where it's grainy/dithering but they're very rare (so far).
The cutscenes are really good, however. Pretty top-notch Square CGI as expected.
I'm a mixed bag. For the most part I'm enjoying it, but I do kinda wish it was more "Parasite Eve 3" than it really is.
Square Triangle said:
When this released in Japan, what was the general reception of it?
Well, there are some connections in the form of characters and other small things.
Then again, see Resident Evil 4. The game barely had any connection to the previous games, except the name and the main character (and a few that cameo through it); yet it was officially called Resident Evil 4.
3rd Birthday has some more connections, so of course people like to call it Parasite Eve.
You know the only reason it was called Parasite Eve in the first place was because of the whole mutating Mitochondria thing, right?
RE4 was a resident evil game with a camera angle change. This is a throwaway marketing gimmick, a by-the-numbers, pandering waste of time and money.
Everything I've seen of this game being played looks terrible. Disinterested voice acting, repetitive gameplay, uninspired design choices and a complete thematic departure from the only things that made Parasite Eve what it was. They just took a bunch of characters people recognized and dropped them into a shitty cellphone game. It's shovelware trying to pretend it's a real game.
You know the only reason it was called Parasite Eve in the first place was because of the whole mutating Mitochondria thing, right?
RE4 was a resident evil game with a camera angle change. This is a throwaway marketing gimmick, a by-the-numbers, pandering waste of time and money.
Everything I've seen of this game being played looks terrible. Disinterested voice acting, repetitive gameplay, uninspired design choices and a complete thematic departure from the only things that made Parasite Eve what it was. They just took a bunch of characters people recognized and dropped them into a shitty cellphone game. It's shovelware trying to pretend it's a real game.
Game is pretty damn fun so far. I also like the story and the crazy ass timeline it has. What does it have to do with Parasite Eve zlich, but it's fun and looks like it has a ton of features to customize and tinker with.
Also the graphics are pretty good. I expected so from Hexa-Drive after playing PSP1/Phantasy Star Portable and the demo for PSP2/Phan Star Port 2, but the graphics aren't as grainy as MGS5/Peace Walker and PSP1. So that's good. There is bits where it's grainy/dithering but they're very rare (so far).
As far as I know, there's no such thing of "use PSP through a PS3".
What the Go allows (because of the included bluetooth), is to sync a Dual Shock 3 to it and play the game with the Dual Shock. If you add the component cables, to can play the game on your TV with a Dual Shock.
Holy shit, the Go is the only PSP that has bluetooth? I couldn't imagine not being able to use my DualShock 3 with it. How would you play a regular PSP with video out on a TV? Hold the PSP and look at the screen..?
Yo Square, this is a game of yours that I actually want to play. I don't have a PSP though and I don't plan on getting one, so if you could port this ish to the 3DS I'd buy the fuck out of it, okay?
Then change it to some lame pun like all the other OT's.
Kenak said:
Holy shit, the Go is the only PSP that has bluetooth? I couldn't imagine not being able to use my DualShock 3 with it. How would you play a regular PSP with video out on a TV? Hold the PSP and look at the screen..?
See you in a month, man. Let this be a lesson to others that want this on something that isn't the PSP: Don't bother mentioning it in here, we can't care.
Yo Square, this is a game of yours that I actually want to play. I don't have a PSP though and I don't plan on getting one, so if you could port this ish to the 3DS I'd buy the fuck out of it, okay?
Port begging in a thread with an active mod, good idea friend!
Also is there a horror aspect in this game? I'm a big scaredy cat, but the mild horror in PE1 is something i enjoyed. It brings a different level of tension than im used to.
Also is there a horror aspect in this game? I'm a big scaredy cat, but the mild horror in PE1 is something i enjoyed. It brings a different level of tension than im used to.
No, there isn't much (any?) actual horror in the game. It's more like a B-grade action horror sort of thing where it's really violent, there's weird shit as enemies, but there's no real suspense or scares - just a half naked woman being attacked by "horrifying" monsters and tons of gore in the background.
Also is there a horror aspect in this game? I'm a big scaredy cat, but the mild horror in PE1 is something i enjoyed. It brings a different level of tension than im used to.
Dodged a bullet, for now! How many overdives do I have to do to defeat Duckroll-Mod!?
Edit: Man, just started to play with the DNA board thingy. Pretty cool. It's kinda like SMT demon fusing. But I don't like losing leveled up abilities (like the power up bullets after an Overdive Kill) if you get a 3 hori/verti slotted OE. :/
Edit: Man, just started to play with the DNA board thingy. Pretty cool. It's kinda like SMT demon fusing. But I don't like losing leveled up abilities (like the power up bullets after an Overdive Kill) if you get a 3 hori/verti slotted OE. :/
You don't have to lose anything. You can keep retrying until you get the configuration you want. But the higher the levels get, the more random the variables are, so it might take forever to retry until you get the optimal result.
I'm curious if that voucher can be voided/worked around with a CWCheat code to unlock it. Wouldn't be hard if you just update your firmware and get a HEN with CWCheat for it.
You don't have to lose anything. You can keep retrying until you get the configuration you want. But the higher the levels get, the more random the variables are, so it might take forever to retry until you get the optimal result.
Ah, right. So it really is similar to the SMT demon fusing system. Neat. I have a bunch of random red/green/orange bits for the board already but the board is pretty small (about 9 slots?) and I have a level 2 bullet powered up skill right now. I just defeated the boss that needed
to be shot in the back after rushing past it to kill the net blocking the stairs to get up there
in chapter 1. Hopefully it makes me die less against bosses, as so far I'm coming to grips with evasion/placing the army where I need them.
//
I totally expect to be banned by the time I wake up now.
I'm curious if that voucher can be voided/worked around with a CWCheat code to unlock it. Wouldn't be hard if you just update your firmware and get a HEN with CWCheat for it.
Nonono, I know. I'm curious if using CWCheat on Dissidia would make buying the DD version of T3B not giving a voucher void. EG: You can unlock the Aya costume for Lightning in Dissidia through CWCheat instead of having to bend over backwards to get a voucher when you want T3B to have NGP backwards comp.
Nonono, I know. I'm curious if using CWCheat on Dissidia would make buying the DD version of T3B not giving a voucher void. EG: You can unlock the Aya costume for Lightning in Dissidia through CWCheat instead of having to bend over backwards to get a voucher when you want T3B to have NGP backwards comp.
That sucks. :/ WTF Square and Sony. You'd think they'd throw DD content owners a bone instead of throwing them under the bus. But I guess Square wants that full $60 for having both versions (DD/UMD) of a game now for the bonuses!
/Okay, totally going to bed now.
//I expect a ban and a title insulting me by the time I get back. Make it good Ducky.
That sucks. :/ WTF Square and Sony. You'd think they'd throw DD content owners a bone instead of throwing them under the bus. But I guess Square wants that full $60 for having both versions (DD/UMD) of a game now for the bonuses!
/Okay, totally going to bed now.
//I expect a ban and a title insulting me by the time I get back. Make it good Ducky.
Bought and played through the Japanese at the start of the year and really enjoyed it. Hopefully the US/EU versions sell at least a little decently. I'm not optimistic though :/
You know the only reason it was called Parasite Eve in the first place was because of the whole mutating Mitochondria thing, right?
RE4 was a resident evil game with a camera angle change. This is a throwaway marketing gimmick, a by-the-numbers, pandering waste of time and money.
Everything I've seen of this game being played looks terrible. Disinterested voice acting, repetitive gameplay, uninspired design choices and a complete thematic departure from the only things that made Parasite Eve what it was. They just took a bunch of characters people recognized and dropped them into a shitty cellphone game. It's shovelware trying to pretend it's a real game.
Well, you asked why some people call it "PE3", and I said the possible reason ,not the actual reason.
The official name is not Parasite Eve, so there's no marketing gimmick or anything. There are characters, teases, connections; is more like a side-story than a direct sequel.
The game's good too. Not for everyone, not the "sequel" many would've wanted though.
Kenak said:
Holy shit, the Go is the only PSP that has bluetooth? I couldn't imagine not being able to use my DualShock 3 with it. How would you play a regular PSP with video out on a TV? Hold the PSP and look at the screen..?
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