I see the Vita game, the demo and a license. I downloaded the license, but I don't see the game anywhere on the cross bar. I also downloaded the Vita game, but it doesn't play on the PS3.
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RETRO CITY RAMPAGE |OT| Your entire childhood rolled into one
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I see the Vita game, the demo and a license. I downloaded the license, but I don't see the game anywhere on the cross bar. I also downloaded the Vita game, but it doesn't play on the PS3.
Did you DL the demo? The license upgrades the demo file into the full game.
Not sure if you are giving out any of those 5 codes still. But I'll try.
I couldn't learn my ABC's at 5 years old, apparently because I was dumb or something. So I tried and tried and every time I always messed it up. I was born in 1984 so around 5 years old the NES was just coming out. My dad said if I could learn my ABC's he would buy me the system. Well I learned the ABC's in like 1 min, next thing I know I am playing Mario 24/7.
I would go to school every day just singing the mario theme (in my head) we all know by heart these days thinking it was the hot new shit, then the bleeps and bloops from original Contra, even some of the not so great but enjoyable music from Tetris. Iron Sword? Yeah I know that shit ! Not like any of my friends played that fucking game anyway.
So some of these songs really stuck in my head and every time I hear them (especially Mario) it instantly brings back memories of my child hood.
Even if I don't win a code I hope that was semi enjoyable to read. I do not have a way with words lol.
metsallica
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They certainly do, but it's insanely expensive. BUT SO COOL! MUST NOT LOOK MORE...Oh wow, I never knew they had that! I actually own a Megaman E-tank coffee mug. I use it every morning with my coffee. Thank you so much! I'll be jamming to this later when I get home from workAlso, AMAZING avatar, I'm so excited for the new season that's FINALLY coming.
Enjoy rocking out!
I'm pumped for the new season of the Ventures too, Halloween special this Sunday! Can't wait! Credit goes to Clipper for my avatar; I'd been using the VB skull here ever since the show started, but gained Tex Murphy's fedora in honor of "his" Kickstarter project.
How can you be dumb, sir, when A WINNER IS YOU?! You have enough of a way with words to soon be enjoying this rocking soundtrack, and guess what? Hell yeah I played Iron Sword, and I made Fabio watch!
ONE CODE REMAINS! Is it YOURS?!
Never has there been a game that I really enjoyed the beginning of and had the game just go to shit.
Got the demo, liked the nostalgia, graphics were nifty, had a nice basic gta: Chinatown wars type feel... So I bought it.
Then... the frustrations.
First was the dynamite blowing up cars. People didn't seem to have much of an issue with this mission but I found it extremely difficult.
Then - the (mid-late game spoiler)
. I was like, "Where did this difficulty and frustration come from?!"
Final straw? The (late-game spoilers)
. Stupid, frustrating and have spent a stupid long time trying to beat. Not only is it just a horrible gameplay experience, but sometimes I get one-shotted when I supposedly have 3 bars of life.
kudos on cross-buy, the look of the game, and some of the parodies. But not going to be finishing this one.
Got the demo, liked the nostalgia, graphics were nifty, had a nice basic gta: Chinatown wars type feel... So I bought it.
Then... the frustrations.
First was the dynamite blowing up cars. People didn't seem to have much of an issue with this mission but I found it extremely difficult.
Then - the (mid-late game spoiler)
Smash TV levels. I died repeatedly. Over and over. This is after not really dying much at all aside from the dynamite mission
Final straw? The (late-game spoilers)
the hang-on game, specifically the dr. Buttnick stage
kudos on cross-buy, the look of the game, and some of the parodies. But not going to be finishing this one.
So, it's November and this game still isn't available in the EU store. Great job, SCEE. My hype for this game is below zero now and you won't see any money from me for this game. Maybe i'll download it if it's for free on PS+ sometime in the future.
I'm sorry for the developer though since it's not his fault. SCEE just likes to fuck up digital game releases.
I'm sorry for the developer though since it's not his fault. SCEE just likes to fuck up digital game releases.
The developer said on Twitter that he wouldn't submit to SCEE until he's managed to fix some of the bugs (there's also a patch coming to the other versions). I know it's cool to hate SCEE but they can't release a game they don't have.
Wow, i remember reading on his twitter a while ago that the game was submitted to SCEA and SCEE but he didn't have a date for europe other than "later in october".
Well, that doesn't change anything. My hype is gone.
Clay Davis
Member
very disappointing news. I would have been all over it had it been released last month or even the first week of november, but to learn that it hasn't been submitted yet means my interest in gone. I will undoubtedly buy it at some point, but it won't be for many, many months now and probably when it's on sale.
on the topic of bugs, is the us version really buggy then? I haven't read many reports of people encountering too many bugs.
I remembering reading the same too. I think it was in a press release when they announced the us and steam versions.
Crazymoogle
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Not that I've heard/seen. We quashed most of them. But a) he is busy making changes for sections deemed too difficult (sometimes changing a game can cause new bugs) and b) when you have an open world game like this bugs are always more likely to happen, especially when it ships on so many platforms. (Arguably also c) Brian is a perfectionist)
My hype is leaving too. There's been a few times when I've been tempted to buy on Steam, but knowing I can get play on both PS3 and Vita is making me wait.
HyperCubed4
Member
If anyone's still interested, Victor Lucas and Scott C. Jones from Reviews on The Run talk to Brian Provinciano about RCR and stuff on their podcast. Starts at 5:00, more or less.
I'm starting to wonder if this is going to end up being a Wii U release instead of a WiiWare release.
I mean, I assume he'd have mentioned this already, but it seems kind of odd to release it as a WiiWare title after the release of the Wii U, especially given that the stores aren't united.
I mean, I assume he'd have mentioned this already, but it seems kind of odd to release it as a WiiWare title after the release of the Wii U, especially given that the stores aren't united.
Agent X
Member
Good question. I was thinking that they might have deliberately delayed the release of the game, in order to coincide with Wii U's release.
I doubt they'd cancel the Wii version at this point, but I could possibly see a separate Wii U version (that was secretly in development) being released.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Chiptune music has definitely influenced my music taste from ever since I was a kid. I will never forget those catchy tunes from Super Mario World, one of my first forays into the gaming world. The upbeat, fast paced tracks for those harder, more dangerous stages. Or the Calm serenity of the ocean floor that could literally be misinterpreted as a lullaby. And don't forget those ghost houses, such an eerie and creepy sound that always signified constant DANGER. The soundtrack in Super Mario World represents each level perfectly, and always let's me know what to expect.
Of course, I didn't own a copy of the game until the GBA port. But this music to me, is timeless. I can never get tired of it.
metsallica
Member
I was wondering if anyone would care that I had that one code left! Thank you for participating, sir, and making me feel like there are at least a few kind souls in the world as passionate about this game / labor of love as I am. A WINNER IS YOU! That said, my last remaining code is currently not with me so it may take a few days for me to PM it to you. Please be patient.
NO CODES REMAIN. If you played, I thank you. If you won, what do you think of the game's soundtrack?
I adore the music of Super Mario World; it comprises some of my best chip-based memories as well! Nintendo chiptunes always make me smile.
Could this mean that it's finally coming out for eu psn soon?
metsallica
Member
Check your PMs, PAULINK! Thanks for playing everyone, hope I was able to spread a little joy and raise the awareness of this great game a tiny bit.
Hoping you EU folks can join in soon enough, liven up this thread a little! While waiting may seem like a chore, I do expect Brian's fastidiousness to pay off in delivering a wonderful version.
Hoping you EU folks can join in soon enough, liven up this thread a little! While waiting may seem like a chore, I do expect Brian's fastidiousness to pay off in delivering a wonderful version.
Man, the wait for the EU Vita version really is dragging on
According to the game's Twitter, the EU PSN version is hopefully coming before Christmas.
http://twitter.com/RetroCR/status/276312690165706752
There's also a platform overview available on the RCR website - Wii and Xbox versions are still pending in certification as well: http://retrocityrampage.com/platforms.php. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any mention of a Wii U eShop version, I'd love to buy it there.
metsallica
Member
Is that "Kuribo's" shoe?! AKA The Boot?
Hydrogen Bluebird
Member
Been playing this game thanks to PS Plus. So awesome. Also, anybody have a link for a guide to the many stuff you can do in the game? I don't want to miss out on anything.
Here's the stuff I currently know about (story/side missions aside):
- killing spree missions/stages
- playing arcade games
- taxi cab mode
- get different styles/haircut
- Gamedini said he still had codes scattered around the city, what are the codes for?
- buying weapons and various items
Anything else?
Thanks.
Here's the stuff I currently know about (story/side missions aside):
- killing spree missions/stages
- playing arcade games
- taxi cab mode
- get different styles/haircut
- Gamedini said he still had codes scattered around the city, what are the codes for?
- buying weapons and various items
Anything else?
Thanks.
The codes are well, cheat codes. You get everything from God Mode to Red "Sweat".
There's also moneybags to collect, pay phones to find, and hidden walls to discover.
RoninChaos
Member
I have the vita version and it's fun. Controls feel a little too loose though.
RCR is finally getting a release in Europe/Asia on January 16th!
https://twitter.com/RetroCR/status/288765736728555520
https://twitter.com/RetroCR/status/288765736728555520
metsallica
Member
360 version created no thread-bump whatsoever... Shame.
basic_text
Member
Yeah, I revisited this on the pc the other day and forgot how much I enjoyed it.
Whilst it can frustrating, it can also be rewarding in the long run.
I was thinking of double dipping on the Xbox so that I can play it with my wife too.
Whilst it can frustrating, it can also be rewarding in the long run.
I was thinking of double dipping on the Xbox so that I can play it with my wife too.
metsallica
Member
It's really just a fun game, I wish it wasn't nitpicked to death. It's flawed, absolutely! But so what? It's cheap as hell and made with so much love and effort... it's the type of thing we should support and scream from the rafters about so we get more.
There are other $15 games that are a lot more fun and polished. I'd rather have more of those.
It's all flash and no substance, so no, I don't want anything else like it.
Other than the artstyle and music, of course.
metsallica
Member
How many of those were labors of love that started as NES demakes by 1-man teams that were made over a near-decade? This game is an achievement whether you think it was a success, and I hope there is room for the types of games you're talking about and the noble experiments.
You are certainly entitled to your opinion, though I of course agree with the artstyle and music part of it!
And I should care about that why? Whether it was made by one guy or a hundred, it's not a very good game. The only thing I'm willing to forgive because of the development "team" size is the fact that retro-for-the-sake-of-retro has been done to death, but it hadn't been done to death when this game started development, so that's not really what's-his-name's fault.
metsallica
Member
I'm clearly not going to convince you, but I can say I care about it because I'm proud of it, I admire the perseverance it took, and I'm happy with the outcome. I'm certainly sorry you weren't. Its rare that things like this get to exist, that's why it's notable and we should do what we can to spur them. But hey, I'm never going to begrudge somebody their opinion! I know I'm in the minority on this one.
RumblingRosco
Member
Trying to read through this thread, but how is this game overall on PC with a keyboard/mouse setup? Am I going to hate it if I don't use a controller?
metsallica
Member
It's playable, but hardly ideal.
thelurkinghorror
Member
I brought this 2 hours ago on Xbox Live (for 800 mp)
'till now (three story mission in) the game is AWESOME.
The reference, the gameplay, the music and all the crazy stuff you can buy... wow!
'till now (three story mission in) the game is AWESOME.
The reference, the gameplay, the music and all the crazy stuff you can buy... wow!
I am Christina Aguilera
Member
So... out of curiosity, can someone with better kanji/hanzi skills than me tell me what probably obscene or insulting things the "cool Chinese tattoo" and "cool Japanese tattoo" say?
I really don't understand why so many people here disliked this game -- I remember reading Brian's initial posts about his Grandtheftendo project, and I was happy and entertained to see that this is what became of it.
I really don't understand why so many people here disliked this game -- I remember reading Brian's initial posts about his Grandtheftendo project, and I was happy and entertained to see that this is what became of it.
metsallica
Member
If you dug Grandtheftendo, you should really check out the Wiiware version of RCR. Has an NES-accurate ROM of RCR as a bonus.
EDIT: Looks like the PC version got it too! The Wiiware edition is actually free with the purchase of a shirt / poster through Fangamer at the moment.
EDIT: Looks like the PC version got it too! The Wiiware edition is actually free with the purchase of a shirt / poster through Fangamer at the moment.
This is one sale today for $3.65, includes Steam code, and DRM free version.
http://www.retrocityrampage.com/store.php
http://www.retrocityrampage.com/store.php
metsallica
Member
And anyone who preordered it got the PS3/Vita versions for free as an anniversary gift! Say what you will about the quality of the game, but the post-launch support has been stupendous.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I kinda think I hate this game. Bought it ages ago on EU PSN launch, but only recently started playing it as I'm trying to clear down my Vita catalogue to free up a bit of memory space. I appreciate it's a great achievement for a single guy and I'm usually forgiving to indie games, but there's just so much about this I don't like. A lot of the missions are incredibly annoying, some things are poorly designed (I was arrested by the police last night when talking to someone in a shop - I was literally half way through scrolling through conversation text when I was busted), I can't seem to avoid attracting police attention and the police invisibility icons don't show up on the map, and generally I don't feel like there's much substance here beyond having '80s and '90s references. I may try to finish it for completion's sake, but I'm not overly keen so far.
I think that the main reason that many people disliked the game was the old-school difficulty, this game doesn't have much hand-holding unlike new AAA games.
Game is awesome, you just have to give it a chance. There's a lot of exploration and trial and error, just like the old 8-bit era games. And even the GTA's have some annoying missions.
When you are being chased by the cops, get off the main roads and enter into alleys. Police cooldown icons are in 99% of the city's alleys.
Game is awesome, you just have to give it a chance. There's a lot of exploration and trial and error, just like the old 8-bit era games. And even the GTA's have some annoying missions.
When you are being chased by the cops, get off the main roads and enter into alleys. Police cooldown icons are in 99% of the city's alleys.