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Puppeteer |OT| $40, No Strings Attached
- Thread starter PhantomOfTheKnight
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Same here, really surprised me. My platforming skills are rusty.
BleachAndPepsi
Banned
What really surprised me was the sound. Playing with my Pulse headset on, the creaking of wood when the "sets" slam together and the cheers and gasps of the "crowd" add a layer of immersion to the whimsy that I didn't expect.
Amazingly well-designed game, and an insane deal at $40.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Got this downloading now. Can't wait to dive into the full game.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Went into town earlier to grab a copy and hot baby cakes, it rules! Glad I didn't try the demo and went on a blackout after the first trailer. Crazy stuff this game is! 
Happy that the Neiteio thread pushed me over.
Happy that the Neiteio thread pushed me over.
silver.tongue
Member
Bougth my copy today at playasia.com.
Now I wait for it to get to me... =(
Now I wait for it to get to me... =(
OutToLunch
Neo Member
Do you have to enable 3D support through the OS? If so, perhaps you have it disabled.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
my mind is blown by how quickly and smoothly the set pieces change out on the screen as i play. i originally though they would only change out at the end of certain sections of each act, but no no no... i'm way impressed by this. minimal loading, smooth gameplay, no floaty jumping physics, and the presentation is astounding. i was thinking how much this would have shaken things up had it released, as-is, way back in like 2008.
only issues i have with it so far:
-when you pick up a head you find, it replaces the one you are wearing- even if you already have that one in your inventory.
-it can be hard sometimes to tell when en enemy is in the correct foreground or background that will make contact with you. i found myself jumping around a lot because i thought certain enemies were going to hit me but nothing happened when they moved right through me.
-you can't go back if you miss something. (at least not in the first chapter of Act 1)
only issues i have with it so far:
-when you pick up a head you find, it replaces the one you are wearing- even if you already have that one in your inventory.
-it can be hard sometimes to tell when en enemy is in the correct foreground or background that will make contact with you. i found myself jumping around a lot because i thought certain enemies were going to hit me but nothing happened when they moved right through me.
-you can't go back if you miss something. (at least not in the first chapter of Act 1)
Not that I know of. I was able to play Uncharted 3 just by enabling it in the settings of the game.
HueyFreeman
Banned
Sigh.
I'm not hating on GTAV but the OT is 53 fucking pages already. Meanwhile the Puppeteer thread, a game that's full of imagination and new ideas and is actually... OUT.. falls on to the second page on the day of release. If this game doesn't find a home on GAF, it doesn't have a fucking chance in the general public.
Holy shit. Poor gavin Moore.
Oh we'll I guess that's what matters It actually probably doesn't help putting it up against Rayman either, games getting a pretty phenomenal amount of attention for being a hand drawn 2d platformer.
I'm not hating on GTAV but the OT is 53 fucking pages already. Meanwhile the Puppeteer thread, a game that's full of imagination and new ideas and is actually... OUT.. falls on to the second page on the day of release. If this game doesn't find a home on GAF, it doesn't have a fucking chance in the general public.
Holy shit. Poor gavin Moore.
Oh we'll I guess that's what matters
It actually probably doesn't help putting it up against Rayman either, games getting a pretty phenomenal amount of attention for being a hand drawn 2d platformer.LoserMakesGood
Member
picked up my copy after work. The gamestop employee told me the only copy they got was the one I pre -ordered.
Im only on curtain 3 of act one but I have just been playing with a smile on my face. This game has so much charm
Im only on curtain 3 of act one but I have just been playing with a smile on my face. This game has so much charm
Local only. Played with a friend. They play as YingYang and it's fucking awesome.
This shit makes me want a 3D TV
didnt even know there was co-op
is it just like Mario Galaxy style or what?
Essentially. They can grab heads, perform actions, collect the moonsparkles, etc.
I'm on Act 2. So far, so good. Such a great game. Worthy of any PS3 owner's collection. Just oozing with style, charm and just a good plat former too. This is exactly what I wanted and more.
EDIT
I almost forgot my Theatrical Pack code was on my receipt. Pretty nice of them to give you the OST with it. Downloading now...
EDIT
I almost forgot my Theatrical Pack code was on my receipt. Pretty nice of them to give you the OST with it. Downloading now...
Crazypanda_85
Member
My wife and I love the Puppeteer's demo and got our copy today. We love the game so far and as I get older, the more I gravitate towards the games that truly make me happy and not just the titles that are popular. I still enjoy my GTAs, Killzones and Assassin's Creeds type games but I need my Puppeteers, Raymans, Wonderful 101s, etc,. to keep me loving the hobby of gaming.
Man, the holiday gaming season really started with a bang so far. So many more awesome titles coming out and there's not enough time and money for them all :/ lol
Man, the holiday gaming season really started with a bang so far. So many more awesome titles coming out and there's not enough time and money for them all :/ lol
Jigolo
Member
Just started the game, in on act 1 part 3. I love the atmosphere of the game, it's set up so well. Controls are tight and jumps feel grounded and right.
I've lost all my head 1 time so far but the game is difficult if your trying to look for the secrets. Sometimes you don't know which heads you have to keep to do the power up and get the secret. I've missed a few already; some because I dropped the skull head and there was one had that I haven't found. Be careful and choose your heads wisely
I've lost all my head 1 time so far but the game is difficult if your trying to look for the secrets. Sometimes you don't know which heads you have to keep to do the power up and get the secret. I've missed a few already; some because I dropped the skull head and there was one had that I haven't found. Be careful and choose your heads wisely
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Currently downloading my PSN pre-order. Not sure when I'll get a chance to play, but I'm looking forward to it. Loved the EU demo.
It's no 60fps for sure, but it's way better than DKCR on 3DS (just played that some last night so I have a point of comparison). Talk about "yikes". It turned a difficult game into a rage-inducing one.
Yeah, lol, I've heard the horror stories. I wouldn't touch DKCR 3DS with a ten foot pole. D:
eddfromtheriver
Banned
Why must i be piss poor... *curses*
I'll get it as soon as i possibly can... *goes back to cleaning windshields*
I'll get it as soon as i possibly can... *goes back to cleaning windshields*
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
This game is unbelievably good. I appreciate everything it's setting out to do, which is quite familiar yet different at the same time.
It honestly feels like I'm on some Disney adventure -- the production values are just THAT GOOD. Music, lighting, animation...it all comes together brilliantly. It's a "next-gen" platformer in an era where they're just not getting made anymore.
The game is also decently challenging if you're trying to collect all the souls and bonuses.
I know that this game probably won't get anywhere near the attention it deserves commercially, but I hope to GAWD that Gavin's team gets to continue making spectacular titles like this. There's simply not enough of them.
It honestly feels like I'm on some Disney adventure -- the production values are just THAT GOOD. Music, lighting, animation...it all comes together brilliantly. It's a "next-gen" platformer in an era where they're just not getting made anymore.
The game is also decently challenging if you're trying to collect all the souls and bonuses.
I know that this game probably won't get anywhere near the attention it deserves commercially, but I hope to GAWD that Gavin's team gets to continue making spectacular titles like this. There's simply not enough of them.
Welll that's the first level done. Suuuuuuuuuper charming. Framerate is not a problem. The platforming isn't really that precise -- which is fine.
If I have one complaint so far it's that it's just too busy. Yes it's aesthetically great, but I am finding it to get in the way a bit, due to sheer excess.
Tropical Freeze with Off-Tv play!
That's the one we've been waiting for.
If I have one complaint so far it's that it's just too busy. Yes it's aesthetically great, but I am finding it to get in the way a bit, due to sheer excess.
I regret it. I just wanted some new portable Donkey Kong.
Tropical Freeze with Off-Tv play!
That's the one we've been waiting for.
PuppetMaster
Member
This is a great interview.
Btw do you know if the JP disc version has full English support?
So many times in the first two acts and first curtain of act 3 have I been blown away with the graphcs and/or art style. SO GOOD. I think the lighting shines even more in the day scenes IMO, seen more in act 2 and what I've played so far of act 3.
I know man. I can't wait. I bought DKCR 3D before that was announced, though.
Tropical Freeze with Off-Tv play!
That's the one we've been waiting for.
I know man. I can't wait. I bought DKCR 3D before that was announced, though.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
wtf i went on psn to buy it because i saw plus members get it for $35.99 and now its $39.99! you just lost yourself a
customer sony!
digital
Haha, I don't know. I find it to be kind of cute and charming (better than Yin Yang). But I could see your point of view, too.
It is at first and then it slowly became tiring. I'm only through Act 3 though. This game is kinda long for a platformer to be honest, I was surprised at how many acts.
Yeah unfortunately the 4 bucks off was only for preorders. Pretty dumb, they should do it for the first week or something.
EdReedFan20
Member
I'm sad there's no US demo. I REALLY want to try this out, but I'm not allowing myself to buy any more games until I buy my PS4. I don't want to screw that up I hear the 3D in the game is phenomenal!
I hear the 3D in the game is phenomenal!I'm sad there's no US demo. I REALLY want to try this out, but I'm not allowing myself to buy any more games until I buy my PS4. I don't want to screw that up
It's pretty easy to make an EU account and download the game if that's what you're after. But I agree, and I hate how segregated the regions are on PSN.
Bloodworth
Member
I thought they made it pretty clear that was a pre-order discount.
I'm sad there's no US demo. I REALLY want to try this out, but I'm not allowing myself to buy any more games until I buy my PS4. I don't want to screw that up
You can download it from the European or Japanese store. It's really easy to make a foreign PSN account. Be warned though: the demo is 6GB. I didn't download it for that reason.
I don't have a 3D TV, but seeing what are quite obviously 3D gimmicks is pretty funny in 2D.
PuppetMaster
Member
There are lots of ads for this in Japan. I have seen them on TV and even on trains.
Anyway leave marketing to professionals. It's not as simple as it seems. And just because YOU haven't seen ads does not mean they don't exist.
DJmizuhara
Member
It's entirely in English if your system is setup in English.