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PlayStation Network Thread | November 2015
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Next week has black friday.
mellan_Konsten
Member
m, frozen endzone but that's only for PC afaik.
Have you looked anything at tokyo twilight ghosthunters, one of this years biggest surprise for me, again not as complex as ND but an interesting concept imo maybe you could call it a frozen synapse light. There's an enhanced edition releasing in japan next week(?) but I don't really know what they are changing and if the EE will come to the west.
BTW if you own a PS4 you should get wasteland 2, I have barely scratched the surface but right now it has the potential to be the best game that I have ever played(dethroning Baldurs Gate 2 because the combat in WL2 is more to my liking). To the people that don't know about WL2 it's Xcom combat in an "open world".
I also find the RP experience great as long as you don't have bad eyesight(text is very small).
teflontactics
Member
Anyone seen anything recently on any of these "coming" Vita titles?
They're all on my "might be vaporware" list, and I was wondering if any of them are there erroneously.
They're all on my "might be vaporware" list, and I was wondering if any of them are there erroneously.
Pellegri Testament
Member
Just wondering, how reliable is PlayAsia when it comes to release dates? Because this was posted more than a week ago by them and no one seems to have noticed. I mean ya, the "EU" seems a little off since it's Nisa working on it outside of the US and there's been no indication by them that it's even coming this year.
http://www.play-asia.com/the-legend...ld-steel-english-release-december-15/5f/746yf
http://www.play-asia.com/the-legend...ld-steel-english-release-december-15/5f/746yf
Wolfenstein 09 is legit.
I didn't really feel the need for the open world though, especially since is useless as it is and I'm afraid that the traversal will become a chore once the most powerful enemies will start going around the city. I'm halfway through and the new type of enemies are already starting to get annoying.
As for basically everything else, I'm digging it. The actual levels are pretty good mostly. The Hospital level was great, I loved how it first started slowly with a bit of a horror tone when the invisible enemy is slaughtering all the patients without fighting you directly, then escalated into nonstop action until the end of the level.
I didn't really feel the need for the open world though, especially since is useless as it is and I'm afraid that the traversal will become a chore once the most powerful enemies will start going around the city. I'm halfway through and the new type of enemies are already starting to get annoying.
As for basically everything else, I'm digging it. The actual levels are pretty good mostly. The Hospital level was great, I loved how it first started slowly with a bit of a horror tone when the invisible enemy is slaughtering all the patients without fighting you directly, then escalated into nonstop action until the end of the level.
teflontactics
Member
I know they're usually up to date on Japanese dates, but am unsure about Western reporting on their side.
Then again that looks like a press release, and the date is certainly plausible (it's a Tuesday and before the end of the year).
autoduelist
Member
I contacted Charlie of Charlie's games a couple months ago and he said Son of Scoregasm was still being worked on. I don't know if that's the latest on it, but I hope it's true because I'm a huge fan of his games.
I think Cloudberry Kingdom was cancelled along the way, or just "dropped".
Pellegri Testament
Member
Went ahead and asked about the CS date and release info on PlayAsia and for now it still hasn't been confirmed. Again I would say it doesn't mean it's not making this year as clearly they don't want to take away from the EDF announcement from this week and could easily say something for next week, but it's running out of time when it comes to anything official being said for a release this year.
This sounds like the best thing ever.
Kresnik258
Member
I've tweeted about a couple of these. Tower of Guns is "unlikely" (shame, I'd have loved it on Vita):
https://twitter.com/blankslatejoe/status/566351239517327361
The devs of VTrax told me "no plans currently" in 2013, so I think that's definitely scrapped:
https://twitter.com/SuperIconLtd/status/389095116373491712
Also speaking of vaporware, where is Death Ray Manta for Vita? It was announced in 2013:
http://www.inquisitr.com/678568/death-ray-manta-blasting-its-way-to-playstation-vita/
teflontactics
Member
Good to know, and have noted all the replies so far - thanks guys.
As for Death Ray Manta, there was at least ongoing progress at the start of this year.
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/10/what-is-death-ray-manta/128378/
I think it's almost out of QA, ready to be released.
teflontactics
Member
Yep, looks like it's almost here.
http://thevitalounge.net/2015/11/13/volume-ps-vita-in-certification-possible-release-this-month/
autoduelist
Member
Has anyone here played Dark Souls 2 on both PS3 and PS4? I own it on PS3, considering upgrading for $20... I didn't have time to play my (day 1) ps3 copy for more than a couple hours.
For reference, I've plat'd Demon's, Dark, and Bloodborne. So really, it's just whether the remastered is worth $20 given I already own it.
For reference, I've plat'd Demon's, Dark, and Bloodborne. So really, it's just whether the remastered is worth $20 given I already own it.
Hikami
Member
Haven't played the PS3 version so can't comment much on that but..
Do you have the DLC? If not, you should upgrade.
The remaster comes with all the DLC which are the best parts of DS2 imo.
Funyarinpa
Member
Firestorm ZERO
Member
Oh vaporware talk. How about Snapshot on Vita. Announced 2012.
https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/snapshot-psvita/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/29/introducing-snapshot-coming-to-ps-vita-and-ps3-this-fall/
https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/snapshot-psvita/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/29/introducing-snapshot-coming-to-ps-vita-and-ps3-this-fall/
Err...XSEED uploaded an announcement trailer for Cold Steel
And no, we still don't have a release date.
And no, we still don't have a release date.
I think that:
The Chainsaw Incident
Legend of Raven (Nicalis)
Revenge of the Titans (Curve Studios)
Are probably still in the works, TCI and LOR were also in the work for PS4 iirc, so unless those games were completely canned imo they are still in development, and ROTT because Curve Studios released Titan Attacks not a long time ago so we just need to give them time.
All the rest is probably vaporware.
Play-Asia is listing an English physical release of Deemo: The Last Recital for January:
http://www.play-asia.com/deemo-the-last-recital-chinese-english-subs/13/709hgp
http://www.play-asia.com/deemo-the-last-recital-limited-edition-chinese-english-subs/13/709ho5
http://www.play-asia.com/deemo-the-last-recital-chinese-english-subs/13/709hgp
http://www.play-asia.com/deemo-the-last-recital-limited-edition-chinese-english-subs/13/709ho5
An announcement for what, XSEED?
Pellegri Testament
Member
That's why it was done, it could also be for a date announcement soon, although I would hope they use more than just the e3 trailer for that.
The Horror the horror
Banned
Wow. I am so glad you showed this to me because this is the sort of game I like to bite into. It looks like a hybrid of a visual story and strategy game, which is an interesting concept I'd definitely want to explore. The price tag is at $40.00. I'm aware it's a new release; has it ever gone on sale?
I'm liking your taste more and more. BG2, IWD, IWD2, Planescape Torment are at the top of my favorite RPGs of all time. In the case of BG2, reason I loved it more is because of the multiplayer, allowing you to connect via IP with friends. Those kind of games are all but dead, and I'm sure Wasteland 2 is single-player experience. I don't own a PS4 YET but I'll be sure to look into this game more once I finally purchase the console.
Considering Snapshot was also demoed on retail Vita booths etc., it not being released is really werid.
Kresnik258
Member
You've just reminded me that Ruin/Warrior's Lair was a thing from Vita's launch too. Shame about that, I'd have loved a good loot heavy dungeon crawler on Vita.
Well this is interesting. The English-Asian games are storming in these days.
Pellegri Testament
Member
PlayAsia is sending everyone that, I posted above that it wasn't a confirmation. Will it likely release on that date if it comes this year? Sure, but that was no confirmation.
Although they did seem to get some sort of notice when it came to the date, because it was showing EU as well yesterday, which had no chance of being this year.
autoduelist
Member
Hmmm, no, I don't have the dlc. Very good point. I do have a backlog though... so I'll think on it. Thanks for the heads up about dlc, that does change everything.
mellan_Konsten
Member
I bought TTGH at full price but I think it has been in sales (EU).
Autoduelist is another person that might have some game tips for you
Edit: also, keep an eye on Darkest Dungeon, god wars (same developers as ND) Banner saga and pray for Xcom.
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On the topic of games that disappeared, samurai gunn :|
Is it me or when the ps4 is vertical it becomes x100 louder? Kinda annoying considering I'm liking how it is vertical.
Good to see you unbanned. Kinda surprised it was 3 months though but whatever
I'm guessing it's a placeholder for the meantime.Trails of Cold Steal releasing on Dec. 15th it seems?
Play asia sent me this-
Got my first physical retail Vita game in years; Sword Art Online Lost Song .
Personally been looking forward to playing this and finally dived into the game for a good....four or so hours at this point.
The story and set-up is something I always wanted from the series as a whole; just Kirito and his friends having a fun time playing some MMORPG. And while the second half of S2 covered this, there was a lot of potential with the set up Hollow Fragment had with how it fixed up the story the anime fumbled up a bit with S1 (in my personal opinion; outright loathed the second of S1). But it wasn't because of ALO; the world itself looked amazing, the concept of flying around is a fantastic one and I loved how it uses Norse mythology as a basis for its location/myths/NPC's/ect.
So having a game focused on this section of the anime all the while continuing the story I personally enjoyed from first half of S1 & Hollow Fragment, I was very excited to see what the story offered.
And so far, its good. I like the character interactions, the translation is great (thank got the Engerish is gone.....), and Kirito isn't an idiot when interacting with his female friends (which was an element I really didn't like about Hollow Fragment). The second-half S2 characters get some screen time, and new characters are introduced and this was nice to see; new takes on fimilar faces alongside three new faces that have signifcant story roles.
The gameplay itself is the one area I don't know how to comment on. I loved the combat system of Hollow Fragment and I will say right now that I prefer that over Lost Song's combat. But, I love how dynamic and mobile you are now; flying opens the door to some great fights, the stronger dashing mechanics and having the ability to jump does a lot to make the pace and speed of the combat better.
It sacrifices the depth Hollow Fragment had sadly, but considering how fun it is to fly around, I honestly don't mind the combat changes. The dungeons were good in Hollow Fragment but nothing amazing. That seems to be the case with Lost Song too so far; every dungeon feels the 'same' and they are far shorter then the ones in Hollow Fragment (both in comparison to the Floor ones AND the Hollow Area ones). That is okay as its fun exploring the overworlds but its a shame that they didn't mix those up. Espcally with the flying mechanics, you can have some really creative dungeon designs. There are signs of that though; switches that activate launch pads, switches that do different things, ect.
The biggest thing I have to commend the game on is giving us the option to play as any of the party members in the game. Granted, this more or less an replacement for Kritio having the ability to use all the weapon types from Hollow Fragment, but its nice to play as Asuna, Kline, Leafa, and others.
The visuals and music are my last take away and personally, was very impressed when I booted the game up and played for the first hour or so. The game runs very well and it has some great lighting effects. Shadows casting over the ground, the grass and texture work in the world being great when flying around, the character models looking closer to the anime then Hollow Fragment and little touches during the cut-scenes (character stills moving around, text boxes shaking, lips moving when characters are talking, ect) really make it a step up visually compared to Hollow Fragment (which was a mix between HD PSP Remaster and Original PS Vita game).
Overall, really enjoying Lost Song so far and I am hopeful that we will get Hollow Realization next year on Vita.
.Personally been looking forward to playing this and finally dived into the game for a good....four or so hours at this point.
The story and set-up is something I always wanted from the series as a whole; just Kirito and his friends having a fun time playing some MMORPG. And while the second half of S2 covered this, there was a lot of potential with the set up Hollow Fragment had with how it fixed up the story the anime fumbled up a bit with S1 (in my personal opinion; outright loathed the second of S1). But it wasn't because of ALO; the world itself looked amazing, the concept of flying around is a fantastic one and I loved how it uses Norse mythology as a basis for its location/myths/NPC's/ect.
So having a game focused on this section of the anime all the while continuing the story I personally enjoyed from first half of S1 & Hollow Fragment, I was very excited to see what the story offered.
And so far, its good. I like the character interactions, the translation is great (thank got the Engerish is gone.....), and Kirito isn't an idiot when interacting with his female friends (which was an element I really didn't like about Hollow Fragment). The second-half S2 characters get some screen time, and new characters are introduced and this was nice to see; new takes on fimilar faces alongside three new faces that have signifcant story roles.
The gameplay itself is the one area I don't know how to comment on. I loved the combat system of Hollow Fragment and I will say right now that I prefer that over Lost Song's combat. But, I love how dynamic and mobile you are now; flying opens the door to some great fights, the stronger dashing mechanics and having the ability to jump does a lot to make the pace and speed of the combat better.
It sacrifices the depth Hollow Fragment had sadly, but considering how fun it is to fly around, I honestly don't mind the combat changes. The dungeons were good in Hollow Fragment but nothing amazing. That seems to be the case with Lost Song too so far; every dungeon feels the 'same' and they are far shorter then the ones in Hollow Fragment (both in comparison to the Floor ones AND the Hollow Area ones). That is okay as its fun exploring the overworlds but its a shame that they didn't mix those up. Espcally with the flying mechanics, you can have some really creative dungeon designs. There are signs of that though; switches that activate launch pads, switches that do different things, ect.
The biggest thing I have to commend the game on is giving us the option to play as any of the party members in the game. Granted, this more or less an replacement for Kritio having the ability to use all the weapon types from Hollow Fragment, but its nice to play as Asuna, Kline, Leafa, and others.
The visuals and music are my last take away and personally, was very impressed when I booted the game up and played for the first hour or so. The game runs very well and it has some great lighting effects. Shadows casting over the ground, the grass and texture work in the world being great when flying around, the character models looking closer to the anime then Hollow Fragment and little touches during the cut-scenes (character stills moving around, text boxes shaking, lips moving when characters are talking, ect) really make it a step up visually compared to Hollow Fragment (which was a mix between HD PSP Remaster and Original PS Vita game).
Overall, really enjoying Lost Song so far and I am hopeful that we will get Hollow Realization next year on Vita
.Mine ends today. If only Sony allows me to hide Plus games from my game library..
The Drop: New PlayStation Games for 11/24/2015
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/22/the-drop-new-playstation-games-for-11242015/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/22/the-drop-new-playstation-games-for-11242015/
Croixleur Sigma on Vita https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYPt99FWR4U
Cool
! Looking forward to play Tresgard on my Vita when it comes out on Tuesday (got the game 'free' with PS+ on PS3/PS4 a month or so back)
.Depends on what games and how much of a discount you're hoping for. Chances that there will be a Black Friday Flash Sale on PSN approach 1, but some companies just don't discount their games very often or very much.
Funyarinpa
Member
I'll be Spain during Black Friday, dammit.
I guess I'll just buy a $20 voucher and hope Danganronpa AE or Samurai Warriors 4 go really low in price.
I guess I'll just buy a $20 voucher and hope Danganronpa AE or Samurai Warriors 4 go really low in price.
Yeah, I'm mostly hoping for YS, Oreshika, and a few visual novels, and less hopeful for Danganronpa AE and Dancing All Night discounts. If not, if they go true flash sale and make a bunch of awesome smaller games a buck, I'd be happy with that!
I wouldn't be surprised of the big 2015 Vita releases go on sale during Black Friday (SAO Lost Song, Dangronmpa Another Episode, Neptuina Rebirth 3 & U: Action Unleashed, Trials of, ect) in addition to a few PS1/PSP classics being dirt cheap.
The safer expectation is a lot of PS3 and PS4 games going on sale though, with only a few Vita games being part of the BF sale.
Regardless, I feel we will get a sale but don't expect every 'big' Vita release of this year being a part of it. Bamco is sure to be a part of it though, as they love putting their games on sale.
Funyarinpa
Member
Didn't SAO release LITERALLY yesterday?
No way in hell that'll go on sale.
AE for $20 pls, though
