GotchaForce
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Are there any split-screen modes other than campaign? Was hoping I could do vs or online vs with a local player.
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Ratchet & Clank Full Frontal Assault |OT| The Skinemax of MOBAs
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Split screen is available for co-op campaign only, I believe. Sorry
Side note: The depth here for back and forth is much more significant than I thought! There's a good amount of strategy in timing, and "build orders". What I mean by build order is picking your targeted nodes specifically to net you the most damage in the shortest period of time to ensure you can snag enemy nodes and take control of the map. It's definitely a lot more complicated than I had believed. During the beta, and going into this morning, I thought there was little reason to go after anything but the power weapon node, but I think otherwise now! If you know the opposing player is going for the power weapons, then simply go after both the Dopplebanger and Thundersmack / Sonic Eruptor. You'll cap nodes faster, and can move into the power node (as they won't be waiting for you / capturing it) and use all 3 to do some serious damage. Plus the power node usually gives you access to almost all the other nodes, so you can quickly chose where you want to go.
The game is pretty good. I think there's a good balance between the tower defense stuff and normal combat. Unlike most games the tower attacks are supplementary to your attacks, but still are important for defense. In single player the game isn't a breeze, but not too hard yet, finished the third planet. Haven't tried the multiplayer yet.
Some problems: repetitive combat dialogue and slowdown.
Some problems: repetitive combat dialogue and slowdown.
frankthurk
Member
I'm 99.99% sure you get the vita version as well when it releases.
RockmanWhore
Member
Just tried the demo, the game and it was pretty good. I hate the new technical direction of IG (more bells and whistle to the expense of IQ and framerate). But I was very pleased with the gameplay itself, it's kind of a shame that this game is arena based and isn't a full fledged adventure, because the shooting feels pretty damn good. It looks like IG has applied what worked great in Resistance 3 here. I'll definitely buy it once I'll be done with my Wii U honeymoon.
electroshockwave
Member
I can't seem to find this on the UK Playstation Store. The DLC is available to buy but I can't get the game itself or the trial (did manage to get it on the US store).
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
UK release is technically tomorrow
BruiserBear
Banned
What's with the lack of reviews for this? Were no pre-release copies sent to the press?
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
pre-release copies WERE sent out. That said, due to the late status change on Vita, we had to wait a week to see where that'd net out, and the copies only got out to folks the weekend before Thanksgiving. I assume most journos are pretty slammed and also probably took the holiday off.
there was no intent to hide the game, just sort of a bunch of moving pieces (Vita, servers, patch) combined with a long holiday that threw everything off.
This guy streams the game fairly regularly: http://www.twitch.tv/tha_con
Also: Updated the OP with more information and new images. Touched more on changes to MP (specifically the Perk Upgrades) and added a blurb about "build orders". The game is a LOT more strategy reliant than I thought. Lots of interesting avenues of approach to each match up.
Go figure, the game comes out and I get slammed by deadlines.
I wanna play......
I saw giantbomb's copy on Jeff's desk. So maybe a quicklook soon.
I wanna play......
I saw giantbomb's copy on Jeff's desk. So maybe a quicklook soon.
AgentOtaku
Member
So when you buy this on PSN, is the Vita version gonna just show up for DL in your history or something at some point?
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I think that's how it'll work, yeah
Yep, it'll probably show up in your DL list. You'll probably be able to find it via Search as well.
Edit: Beaten by Sailor Stevenson.
Jasper Avenue
Member
Really excited to check this out. I hadn't really looked into it until this past week and it looks great. Will more than likely be a Christmas purchase.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I had such a better tag option recently that I meant to try and get it changed to, but totally forgot what it was now
BruiserBear
Banned
I wasn't trying to suggest you were hiding the game at all.
But yeah, that all would explain it. Kind of a bad week for release, for that reason. Thanksgiving kinds throws a wrench into things.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I wasn't trying to suggest you were hiding the game at all.
But yeah, that all would explain it. Kind of a bad week for release, for that reason. Thanksgiving kinds throws a wrench into things.
yeah, but no other options really unless we wanted to launch alongside All-Stars (nope!).
DieUnbekannte
Member
Thanks for making those avatars. I always wanted a picture of clank as mine I hope nobody has picked this one so far.
After I've finished the Ratchet & Clank Trilogy I'm absolutly going to buy Full Frontal Assault too. But I think it's going to take some time - I just started with the first game a few days ago. But I'm really looking forward to this new one.
I hope nobody has picked this one so far.
After I've finished the Ratchet & Clank Trilogy I'm absolutly going to buy Full Frontal Assault too. But I think it's going to take some time - I just started with the first game a few days ago. But I'm really looking forward to this new one.
Vinterbird
Member
For what it's worth, I haven't heard anything about the game from my local Sony PR department, not a word on review codes and it's the same story for other nordic reviewers I've talked to.
I thought Crack in Time looked nice. First thing I thought when firing up FFA was I missed 60 FPS.
"I'm Gonna Wreck-It!"
Just tried the demo and it did nothing for me, i'm afraid to say. This series is going further and further away from what i love in the R&C franchise.
Also, R&C is probably the only series where the launch title on the new consoles, Tools of Destruction, was the best looking game. Since then, the visuals have been going downhill with this one looking worst. Strange...
I have a feeling that Insomniac is loosing it's passion for the series.
Also, R&C is probably the only series where the launch title on the new consoles, Tools of Destruction, was the best looking game. Since then, the visuals have been going downhill with this one looking worst. Strange...
I have a feeling that Insomniac is loosing it's passion for the series.
This looks identical to A4O. I don't know, I'm not a pixel junkie, the game is fun. Who really cares if it doesn't look cutting edge or crazy sharp. Fun is fun, leave the guys at B3D to care about the nonsense in pixels and textures.
Sorry you didn't enjoy it, that's unfortunate. I find it really refreshing with all of the skill points, trophies, unlocks and crazy fast pace. Currently trying to best some of the speed runs, down to 8 minutes on the first stage.
Sony UK got a copy to me a whole week before release, so good on them I guess. Their All Stars shipment was delayed though...
Vinterbird
Member
At least you got All Stars, my set of codes didn't redeem nothing else but the online pass.
AgentOtaku
Member
Aaaaaand bought. (^_____^)
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
That's on that team then, as the final PKG files were provided. Discs always are tougher / can run late / then shipping, but anyone with a debug should've been able to hopefully get pre-release access.
AgentOtaku
Member
Don't miss 60fps at all (Crack in time had a hard time maintaining as is). Greatly appreciate increased PQ.
Canis lupus
Member
I'm surprised the game has a platinum trophy.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I disagree with that a lot. but to each their own. Lots of stuff looks better in each game from that first one... though I'll note we have strongly focused on bigger / more non-linear levels since TOD, so that may have come at some fidelity tradeoff.
But regardless, there is no passion lost. the team had a BLAST working on this game, and creating it and the multiplayer. It's still fun as hell for me to play, and we're enjoying the new maps we're working on. Trust me, there's no passion lost for Ratchet around these parts.
I hated the beta, but really liked the trial from what I've played last night. Feels much improved. Glad my friend convinced me to retry it.
Still miss 60fps a lot though.
Picking this up on the way from work tonight to co-op with my friend.
Will the Vita trophy list be separate?
I guess I want an excuse to replay on my Vita when it's available.
Still miss 60fps a lot though.
Picking this up on the way from work tonight to co-op with my friend.
Will the Vita trophy list be separate?
I guess I want an excuse to replay on my Vita when it's available.
It'll definitely be the same trophy list, but I don't think they'll be shared. I'd guess it'll either need to be earned again, or it'll work like some other titles where unlocking it on one unlocks it on the other.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
supposedly it WILL be shared. I need to confimr that though
Raonak
Banned
Thats what I heard, IIRC, sony has 3 trophy implementations for crossplay titles.
2 trophy lists + sync (like sound shapes and motorstorm)
2 trophy lists + no sync (like PSASBR)
1 trophy list synced (Sly and this)
the 1 trophy list is probably the way most titles in the future will implement it.
gotta get dem double platinums while they last.
This is a lot closer to his original design than the older titles. I prefer it, as it's more in line with the work Creature Box has done. It's just more "stylized" than the older titles, and I think it's better, IMO.
On that stage, I'd recommend waiting a few waves of enemies and simply gathering bolts to build up your defenses. Also, Groovitrons can do wonders!
I almost beat it, got to the end where you guard the device with the countdown.
I used warmonger turrets and groovitron mines but those guys with the turrets kept targeting it over me.
And then the game froze, I don't think it liked me throwing a groovitron as a groovitron mine activated... I'm going to have to do it all over again aren't I
I am enjoying the game, but I don't think this level was properly balanced for 1 player.
I used warmonger turrets and groovitron mines but those guys with the turrets kept targeting it over me.
And then the game froze, I don't think it liked me throwing a groovitron as a groovitron mine activated... I'm going to have to do it all over again aren't I
I am enjoying the game, but I don't think this level was properly balanced for 1 player.
Do you have access to a PS3? If so, that could be a loophole.
I almost beat it, got to the end where you guard the device with the countdown.
I used warmonger turrets and groovitron mines but those guys with the turrets kept targeting it over me.
And then the game froze, I don't think it liked me throwing a groovitron as a groovitron mine activated... I'm going to have to do it all over again aren't I
I am enjoying the game, but I don't think this level was properly balanced for 1 player.
Well, it's relatively easy once you have all your weapons leveled up. But if you've just gone straight through w/out replaying levels and getting medals / skill points, yea, it's pretty freakin' tough.
I'm not at all into the whole visual thing, but there are more "bells and whistles". Glowing objects that cast light on other things, sparks, smoke, DoF, lots of stuff like that.
Callibretto
Member
any impression for vita port? is it good port? native res? framerate etc?
Callibretto
Member
isn't ACiT 30 fps? ToD is the one that's 60fps? I'm not sure
famousmortimer
Banned
I believe it's 30. And it looks worse than prior games... but when 30 huge enemies are battling you and about 15 turrets at a playable framerate you'll understand why they had to make the sacrifice.