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PS Vita general discussion thread, part 4 | "Summer 2012"
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Dynasty Warriors Next has completely (or mostly) optional touch controls according to every review I've read, and all the touch based gimmicks we've seen so far in Assassin's Creed were confirmed to be optional. Dunno if you can turn them off, but you don't even have to use them to play the game "properly".
The only game in your list that is brought down by gimmicks is Uncharted. Virtua Tennis is seriously awesome and tour mode is great for short bursts with sleep mode. I'd say only try Uncharted for cheap, because I love 2 and 3 but GA was just complete shit to me. Definitely felt like a B game as opposed to the AAA console entries.
Oh that's nice to see. Usually the official accessories are kinda crap. I just don't want to end up with some crap screen protector that messes with the image quality on that amazing screen. The last time I used something like that was years ago on one of the game boys though so the tech was probably not as good. It always made the screen extra glossy and plastic looking.
Yeah uncharted looked like it was full of gimmick crap during previews and demos. I'm glad most of it can be turned off. As for dynasty warriors it's too bad you can't turn duels off, that sounds so bad and boring.
AndyMoogle
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There is no co-op on the Vita version, is there?
Also, the 360/PS3/PC version can be found for like $15, or maybe even less, nowadays.
Ok, i'm suffering so much on the level Galaxanoids! T_T
my eyes even started to cry with all the focus and retry.
Example of the suffering this level is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwSdepkRpVc
Ok, or i quit doing those death levels because if i insist in doing them probably after i won't pick the game ever again, or i keep pushing myself in doing them. xD
my eyes even started to cry with all the focus and retry.
Example of the suffering this level is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwSdepkRpVc
Ok, or i quit doing those death levels because if i insist in doing them probably after i won't pick the game ever again, or i keep pushing myself in doing them. xD
I cringe harder when people go 16-32 due to price.
I have the 4gb I got in my used deal and don't see myself ever getting more storage unless Sony cuts prices by 75%+ or there is an r4 style hacked solution where I won't be gouged to hell and back on memory.
It's strange that so many people here mentioned Dynasty Warriors having optional touch screen controls because that definitely wasn't how I remembered. There are many touch-screen and gyro-based minigames scattered all throughout the game. While buttons and analog sticks can be used in conjunction with such control methods, there is no way to completely avoid touching the screen. At the end of each level, there is a touchscreen-only "duel" that acts as a boss battle of sorts. The duel itself isn't difficult, but the ridiculous HP of enemies on higher difficulties causes the battle to drag for way too long.
Just to be clear, I enjoyed Dynasty Warriors Next. It's definitely one of the more gimmicky Vita games though IMO.
Edit: Somehow missed The Grim Heaper's post, but that sounds about right.
You can, but the implementation is really wierd. When you're playing a PSP game, press the screen for a couple of seconds and you'll be given a menu, in which you can map the stick to various functions.
You don't get many DD games do you? With my PSP I often found myself looking for higher capacity cards. Highest I ever had was a 4GB and it NEVER held enough stuff.
Like the PSP's PS1 emulator thing? Alright sounds good, thanks a lot!
Hold a finger on the touch screen to access the PSP emulator controls.
Among them will be mapping options, IIRC.
EDIT: Beaten like a baby seal.
I finally finished Gravity Rush. Had to sort of force myself through it, only to see an unsatisfying end. Meh.
I enjoyed the platforming aspect of the game. My favorite episode was the one where you don't get to control gravity, but there are markers you step into to change gravity to a certain direction. Some really good puzzle platforming there. Being able to fly around town is damn cool.
It's too bad the game has a heavier emphasis on combat. The game mechanic just doesn't lend itself well to 3D aerial combat, since you only get to fly in straight lines. It's also not easy to keep track of where enemies are; the off-screen markers don't help much.
The controls are pretty loose too. It's hard to land on a narrow strip, because momentum usually sends you sliding off, and the game doesn't readily detect edge grabbing. I'd much prefer if evading was a button instead of screen flick. That probably would've made combat feel smoother.
And the camera could be improved. I found myself tapping down on the D-pad to reset the camera quite often, because it would keep rotating when I just want it to stay still. It's also a bit janky at times. Even just running up some stairs can cause it to hiccup.
Neat idea, poor execution.
I enjoyed the platforming aspect of the game. My favorite episode was the one where you don't get to control gravity, but there are markers you step into to change gravity to a certain direction. Some really good puzzle platforming there. Being able to fly around town is damn cool.
It's too bad the game has a heavier emphasis on combat. The game mechanic just doesn't lend itself well to 3D aerial combat, since you only get to fly in straight lines. It's also not easy to keep track of where enemies are; the off-screen markers don't help much.
The controls are pretty loose too. It's hard to land on a narrow strip, because momentum usually sends you sliding off, and the game doesn't readily detect edge grabbing. I'd much prefer if evading was a button instead of screen flick. That probably would've made combat feel smoother.
And the camera could be improved. I found myself tapping down on the D-pad to reset the camera quite often, because it would keep rotating when I just want it to stay still. It's also a bit janky at times. Even just running up some stairs can cause it to hiccup.
Neat idea, poor execution.
OmegaTreeFish
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It's def hit and miss with whether people loved it or not. I personally loved it but I most enjoyed exploring find gems and the time travellers. I can imagine if you felt the main focus to be the combat you would be disappointed but that wasn't the case with me.
The Grim Heaper
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aw ew when did you get back
Only tag I get is "Banned". Thankfully it's never permanent.
Koroviev
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The Grim Heaper
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to keep this on-topic because of you two (sheesh) EDIT: three now come on
I'm eying Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus because it's 22 on Gamefly and I have a $5 off coupon, but I might hold back due to the amount of games I already have(and am getting)...
"Sony's lunchwithyuzo" doesn't work.
I'm eying Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus because it's 22 on Gamefly and I have a $5 off coupon, but I might hold back due to the amount of games I already have(and am getting)...
"Sony's lunchwithyuzo" doesn't work.
Didn't I tell you yesterday to stop changing your avatar? And yes it is a circle jerk, would you like to join? I'm a newly inducted Sony fanboy. I love my Vita so much and Gamescom was so amazing that I just bought a PS3.
I know, but this is the last time, I swear.
I'm not even a major Sony fan, but I've somehow managed to sell all of my consoles except for my Vita and PS3 (and my Dreamcast, if that counts), so for all intents and purposes, I guess I'm a Sony fanboy too.
oh i guess this is a proper reintroduction:
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Why would anyone buy Modnation racers? That abysmal framerate turned me off completely.
Just bought Virtua Tennis though. Not a bad game, and amazing visuals. Even though the cutscenes are like 20fps.
Well, I'm no "framerate guy" (unless it severely drops and makes it unplayable..and no such thing in the game, yet).
And I happened to enjoy the PS3 version, so for $20..why not?
Been playing it all day too.
Only dissapointing aspect to me is that this song is not in the game.
(unless is hidden or something)
The Grim Heaper
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I like Ninja Gaiden on consoles but they're too hard for my blood so I fear for my Vita if I do pick it up.
The Grim Heaper
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WAIT WHAT HAPPENED TO OMEGAZERO
TOO MANY AVATAR QUOTES TOO
TOO MANY AVATAR QUOTES TOO
Huh. I thought that was on by default.
I've been tinkering around and I can't find it to save my life.
It is on by default. I don't want it to be.
OmegaZero probably got banned for trolling the iOS thread. No one seemed to care, and it was harmless so he'll probably be back soon.
The Grim Heaper
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Reading comprehension fail yet again on my part. Damn it. Maybe... System -> Auto-Start Settings? I think you can turn off the refresh Live Area there.
Hm. Seems like a stupid thing to do, no offense if you're reading this, Omega!
PhantomOfTheKnight
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Is Killzone Mercanary MP only, or does it have an actual campaign?
That allows me to set the LiveArea to not auto-refresh, which is fine for the video app, but I'd like it to refresh the Store app.
Oh well. I guess I'll just always know when you're online.
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