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Rayman Legends |OT| "It's a bit like a porno" (Michel Ancel) WiiU/360/PS3/Vita/PC
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AHA-Lambda
Member
Oh my god whoever came up with
should never work in games again.
Fucking atrocious design.
the 8 bit levels
Fucking atrocious design.
Regarding the Murfy sections, I'd say:
Wii U co-op > PS360 (solo or co-op) > Wii U solo
Haven't played it on Vita; it's probably the same as on Wii U except co-op will be harder to organize.
I will say these sections are never terrible imo; dealing with the AI player in the Wii U solo version can actually add an interesting element of challenge (as the daily challenges prove). The main reason it gets annoying is probably because there are just too many Murfy sections (this is true for all versions). I'd have liked them much better if they'd been used sparingly.
Five player co-op on Wii U is fantastic, btw. Best reason to get that version (if you have four gaming friends).
Wii U co-op > PS360 (solo or co-op) > Wii U solo
Haven't played it on Vita; it's probably the same as on Wii U except co-op will be harder to organize.
I will say these sections are never terrible imo; dealing with the AI player in the Wii U solo version can actually add an interesting element of challenge (as the daily challenges prove). The main reason it gets annoying is probably because there are just too many Murfy sections (this is true for all versions). I'd have liked them much better if they'd been used sparingly.
Five player co-op on Wii U is fantastic, btw. Best reason to get that version (if you have four gaming friends).
Yep, gave up on the third level. It became more frustrating than fun.
Does anyone have problems with the PC version? Radeon 6950 and an i5 processor playing via a Benq W1070 projector. Playing in 1080p fullscreen gives me a 24hz mode. Playing windowed 60 hz. The sound does also seem to be somehow broken. The music is not loud enough, regardless of turning the volume of it up to 11.
Nocturnowl
Member
You have no idea how much this pains me to know.
Wired All Wrong
Member
I enjoy them too. The Murfy levels are like puzzles. Figuring out how to guide your guy through the level to get all the Teensies and Lums. I really enjoy it. Those dungeon run levels are really intense too.
I don't hate them but I think they make up way, way too much of the game.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
The fact that they force the Murfy stuff on Wii U owners in single player when they could have implemented the very simple option to choose your play style and made it the definitive version is irritating, especially after delaying release of the finished product for so long. I can't for the life of me figure out why they didn't just let solo players toggle freely between touch screen and traditional controls on the fly. It's not like fans didn't telegraph their reservations about the overabundance of Murphy levels ages ago either.
BaronLundi
Member
Loved them. Play the game with your eyes closed. Fucking brillant. Give this man/woman a promotion. And also to the one who's arranged the score.
Hamlet Machine
Member
Came here to post this !
Somehow, I like this game but can help and feel disappointed.
This game is lazy.
It's half the game Origins was...
If this bothers you, you can use windowed borderless mode. It runs it 1080p 60hz.
Search in google windowed borderless gaming.
TheBlueBomber
Member
Thinking about picking this and origins up, they both look fantastic
Willkiller
Banned
I was literally about to make this post haha
I did earlier, and unfortunately you can't use the Pro controller in single player mode. I really dislike the Murfy levels, I'd much rather be using the Pro controller and looking at the gorgeous graphics on my TV than the Gamepad's SD screen. It pains me to say this, but I wish I had gotten the PS3 version instead. I'm sure the Murfy stuff is a lot of fun if you have people to play local co-op with, but I don't and these levels are more annoying than fun for me.
TheBlueBomber
Member
I'm planning on it! at least origins for now! but just a quick question, what system should i get legends on? Ps3 or wiiu??
nailbombxx
Member
Not as good as I expected (I expected better than Origins), but still a really good platformer.
The musical levels are by far the best.
The musical levels are by far the best.
Damn, I might have to pick up the ps3 version then. Thanks for the response!
Do it indeed but doesn't this include all the Origins levels already?
It has quite a few of them, but not all. I don't remember the exact number off the top of my head.
TheBlueBomber
Member
i just figured i'd pick up origins as well only because it's like $20 now haha
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
The Vita version will get the invasion levels! This is from the other thread -
We got the best case senerio! Vita version back to being the defintive version!
We got the best case senerio! Vita version back to being the defintive version!
Well aside from, you know, not being able to play such a gorgeous game on my 55" HDTV. Not quite definitive. Especially because I can ALSO play the Wii U version in bed or on the toilet.
But second most definitive isn't too bad!
Edit - on a more serious note... Man the Wii U software drought broke like a dam. Pikmin, Disney Infinity, Rayman, Wonderful 101, Zelda WW HD, Ducktales, and Capcom D&D (maybe more I'm missing) all within like 6 weeks. Oh yeah I forgot Splinter Cell.
But I digress. This game is amazing. Just grabbed 72/72 in Teensiest in Trouble and sitting at Silver on today's challenge.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Well aside from, you know, not being able to play such a gorgeous game on my 55" HDTV. Not quite definitive. Especially because I can ALSO play the Wii U version in bed or on the toilet.
But second most definitive isn't too bad!
Eh......I'd rather take it on the smaller screen due to the OLED. It makes things look so much more crisper and the colours just pop. It looks stunning on the Vita! It's quite crazy just how pretty it is.
The Xtortionist
Member
Completed the Legends content with the exception of four random teensies hidden in various levels. Random thoughts
Mariachi Madness was probably the toughest 8-bit music level for me. The part at the end where you have to keep attacking while on the rope fucked me up since I would start mashing too early and get killed before grabbing the rope.
Grannies World Tour 8-bit wasn't as bad as I've heard. Thought I'd basically be blinded the whole time lol. Beat it 3rd try...
...Infiltration Station Invaded on the other hand...probably the toughest level in the game. Room 3 was my biggest problem. Had probably .2 seconds left. Really happy to have it under my belt.
Hell Opens Up (the last Murfy stage? I think that's the name) was my favorite Murfy stage by far. Fast paced and almost 100% reflex dependant with virtually no A.I. quirks to get around. Really fun and I wish the rest followed suit.
The music in 20,000 Lums was AMAZING. Dat James Bond-style sneaking theme.
Definitely in my top 5 for the year for both soundtrack and overall game. GOAT-contender aesthetics (graphics/sound) and the mechanics (with the exception of solo Murfy) are basically perfect.
Your move, Tropical Freeze. I'm rooting for you but you'll have to work for it.
Mariachi Madness was probably the toughest 8-bit music level for me. The part at the end where you have to keep attacking while on the rope fucked me up since I would start mashing too early and get killed before grabbing the rope.
Grannies World Tour 8-bit wasn't as bad as I've heard. Thought I'd basically be blinded the whole time lol. Beat it 3rd try...
...Infiltration Station Invaded on the other hand...probably the toughest level in the game. Room 3 was my biggest problem. Had probably .2 seconds left. Really happy to have it under my belt.
Hell Opens Up (the last Murfy stage? I think that's the name) was my favorite Murfy stage by far. Fast paced and almost 100% reflex dependant with virtually no A.I. quirks to get around. Really fun and I wish the rest followed suit.
The music in 20,000 Lums was AMAZING. Dat James Bond-style sneaking theme.
Definitely in my top 5 for the year for both soundtrack and overall game. GOAT-contender aesthetics (graphics/sound) and the mechanics (with the exception of solo Murfy) are basically perfect.
Your move, Tropical Freeze. I'm rooting for you but you'll have to work for it.
I didn't know you could play the Vita version on a 55" TV with 5.1 surround...
WhenItsLate
Banned
Been playing this with the GF every evening since I got it. She's hooked. Me, not so much since I'm playing with the GamePad. The Murphy levels really do hurt the overall pacing. I understand using its features is important but I don't like that it's either touchscreen-focused gameplay OR platforming.
Why can't I use the touchscreen all the time even while playing as Rayman? An optional right stick control scheme to move Murphy (like in TW101) would have also been appreciated.
Why can't I use the touchscreen all the time even while playing as Rayman? An optional right stick control scheme to move Murphy (like in TW101) would have also been appreciated.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
I really think it was a scammy move to force Rayman-fans into buying three versions, Ubisoft didn't react to my question regarding that on facebook and also when my publication asked the PR guys about it, they didn't answer either. Now I've written an articel about it, but since noone seems to be aware of this, it's unlikely they will patch this option back in (altough this shouldn't be a problem for them anyway). It's not really "my problem", because I've received Wii U and 360-versions as review copies, but I think it's unfair.
Yeah, it makes the decision harder, definitely.
As I said, the really bad thing is: they did, only to lock that option in the final product.
Opinions vary wildly on that matter though. I prefer the touch option if I could only play it one way and (Wii U-) coop is definitely the best way to play these levels. On another forum I visit, most people complain about the PS360 solution, so it's really a matter of taste. I'd recommend trying it out before buying. Or wait and complain at Ubisoft, because if enough people complain, it would be no work at all for them to give the choice in the Wii U-version.
Wow, Ubisoft is really scammy...
I agree with this man. They were brilliant.
mullet2000
Member
Game looks like it is bombing on PC. Not in the top 10 of most of the main steam-like sites and only #19 on steam. Was hoping it would do better
Even a lot of PC-centric players are probably opting to get the game on consoles. Much more convenient multiplayer + it's a very "couch" game. So I wouldn't be shocked if that's why it's low on steam.
Dunno about that. Been playing this exclusively on the Gamepad for awhile and I'm just amazed how fluid and crisp it is.It Helps that the thumbsticks feel good too and the audio quality happens to be good enough that I didn't need headphones.
Not that any of that matters when you get absorbed just repeating a segment just to get Gold cup and all Teensies in one level.
And unlike some people I have no problem with the Murphy levels, as they actually make you think around whatever gimmick one may seem to see this as most of the time.
Oh yeah, I like how there is an option to Miiverse post at a push of a button.
Sparrowhawk
Member
Definitely considering getting this on PS3. It looks absolutely beautiful and it's been a while since I've played a good platformer that wasn't Mario. Is it better on Wii U? Will I be missing out on anything?
I agree but I'm warming up to them. One problem is that sometimes the Murfy levels seem to follow each other too closely if you stick to the regular level order. Popping out to do an Origins level after a particularly long Murfy stage helps! The pacing feels much better this way.
I also recommend trying to get at least a silver on the current weekly extreme challenge (Wii U) to see how much fun even solo touch-based Murfy levels can be.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
You will miss out on the fantastic coop and you cannot play Murfy in the Murfy-stages, but other than that the PS3-version is content-complete.
:Motorbass
Member
The Murfy Levels are excellent. I love them.
5 Player Co-Op is also really fun even when half of the ppl don't know what they are doing
5 Player Co-Op is also really fun even when half of the ppl don't know what they are doing
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Sorry, but OLED + headphones >>> 55inc TV + 5.1 surround. Do yourself a favour and actually look at the game running on a Vita.
I don't want to sound like an ass, but you'd probably change your tune like many others here if you actually saw it running on a Vita.
Now that the invasion levels are getting patched in I ma back on board the vita version. My only peeve with that is auto platforming in murphy levels. How many murphy levels are there?
lets hope ubisoft comes to their senses and makes another patch for murphy levels for both the options. Touch with auto platforming & Like on PS3 (Murphy on a button)
lets hope ubisoft comes to their senses and makes another patch for murphy levels for both the options. Touch with auto platforming & Like on PS3 (Murphy on a button)
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
I have actually played it at Gamescom and still prefer the console version for multiplayer and better controls.