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Starhawk |OT| Not Quite Warhawk, Yet Not Quite Like Anything Else
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MoonsaultSlayer
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5 and a half hours left before I pick up my copy. Jumping into zones I think first.
mclaren777
Member
Any plans for a demo of the SP content?
normalmode
Member
Some ground combat: http://youtu.be/NF41zVRkAME?hd=1
Square Triangle
Member
Includes an on disc mandatory update to 4.11
Its the day one patch for the multiplayer.
Square Triangle
Member
It's a system update, not anything related to Starhawk. Similar to the PSP's firmware updates. I got the Starhawk update as well, thats 1.01.
Oh thats right lol.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Does the final version have 4-player split-screen online or did that get scrapped?
Happy B-day!!
There was never four player split screen, as far as I know. You can do two player split and have both players sign into the PSN though, so every room is now accessible.
So this game looks aesthetically like it was made for me. I also loved Warhawk and so I always figured this would be great.
I decided to check out a couple of the middle of the road reviews just to see if there were any glaring flaws. Machinima listed two big ones, but the thing is they both contradict each other.
A) On the one hand, they said that there's no real limit, advantage, or guiding principle as to what to build, and where. No reason to build a turret over a laser thingy, for example.
B) On the other hand, they said that there's no real mechanic for working as a team to organize the stuff your building.
Their conclusion is that both of these mean that there's no real thoughtful design at play here. However, if A is true, then B doesn't matter, since there doesn't need to be a huge amount of macro-level cooperation. If that's the case, then the mechanics seem to be sound.
Anyone have any thoughts? I want to go out and pick this up, but the lack of hype makes me wonder if it'll have Warhawks legs, and that's a huge factor playing into my purchase.
Also, I didn't play the beta.
I decided to check out a couple of the middle of the road reviews just to see if there were any glaring flaws. Machinima listed two big ones, but the thing is they both contradict each other.
A) On the one hand, they said that there's no real limit, advantage, or guiding principle as to what to build, and where. No reason to build a turret over a laser thingy, for example.
B) On the other hand, they said that there's no real mechanic for working as a team to organize the stuff your building.
Their conclusion is that both of these mean that there's no real thoughtful design at play here. However, if A is true, then B doesn't matter, since there doesn't need to be a huge amount of macro-level cooperation. If that's the case, then the mechanics seem to be sound.
Anyone have any thoughts? I want to go out and pick this up, but the lack of hype makes me wonder if it'll have Warhawks legs, and that's a huge factor playing into my purchase.
Also, I didn't play the beta.
I would like to know if there is offline 4 player splitscreen?
Square Triangle
Member
Played three rounds, everyone had mics and no lag whatsoever.
Correct me if wrong, but you work at a games store, don't you. Any info on general interest in the game at your place?
Thats good to hear.
Wow. Just finished watching footage of the first level. I was interested in the game before but couldn't have time for the beta so I just stopped paying attention. What liked about it before still stands. Shooting plus base building with great graphics. I think I missed it but how long is the single player suppose to be?
With map packs being free I think I'll actually pick this up. It's seem to have jump ahead of Dragon's Dogma and even Mario Tennis and Diablo (was iffy on the last two though) on the "I have to play this" list. So if I come across it today I might just pick this up and wait for those two to drop in price in a few months. I've been playing so many RPGs lately that I think DD can wait. I'm annoyed with Mario non-platformers as a late (MK7 I'm iffy on Mario Tennis). Action that isn't just a normal FPS would be very welcome and Diablo 3 is out since I'm playing Dungeon Siege 3 now. Looks like Starhawk is winning out.
With map packs being free I think I'll actually pick this up. It's seem to have jump ahead of Dragon's Dogma and even Mario Tennis and Diablo (was iffy on the last two though) on the "I have to play this" list. So if I come across it today I might just pick this up and wait for those two to drop in price in a few months. I've been playing so many RPGs lately that I think DD can wait. I'm annoyed with Mario non-platformers as a late (MK7 I'm iffy on Mario Tennis). Action that isn't just a normal FPS would be very welcome and Diablo 3 is out since I'm playing Dungeon Siege 3 now. Looks like Starhawk is winning out.
I did not play the beta that much and did not even get all of the mechanics down, but it was just fun to run, fly and drive around in the vivid and gorgeous sci fi environment, participating in what seemed like a large scale futuristic conflict. In other words, I got enough of a taste that I knew I would love the game.
Probably not the in-depth details you are looking for, but to me it is just all about the fun factor. I was never an ace at Warhawk, but the same applied there for me as well. It was just different in it's variety and large scale and was simply a blast to play. Add in a sci fi environment, much better controls, the building mechanic and much better visuals and you have Starhawk.
In short, this felt like a jump ahead and even more unique to me. It even looks unique as hell. But again, my impressions are limited. All I can say is that it plays great, it's fresh on the whole and is simply fun to play. That is all I needed to see.
5 to 6 hours.
So is it safe to assume that we won't be seeing this release on PSN simultaneously with the retail version? I'm guessing they'd have trumpeted it if it were going to happen.
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2012/05/08/starhawk-confirmed-for-psn-release-this-week/
Doing everything right. Impressive.
Unregistered007
Banned
btw anyone has a spare Sweet Tooth Skin, I did not get Twisted Metal.
Damn, I may just download it.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope the US store follows suit otherwise I'll just grab it from Europe. Amazing.
.la1n
Member
Excellent news, makes my lazy self even more tempted to purchase.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
bought
PeterVenkman
Member
got one, i'll pm you with it.
Man this game is looking fun, but i got burned once already with tantalizing online play. Twisted Metal is really fun but the online needs so much help. And Just like TM Starhawk doesn't have a long lasting campaign. Realistically I would probably not revisit it once I beat it. But man if the devs aren't doing all the right things.
Shame I hadn't even thought twice about this game until this week.
The Return of
Banned
I'll definitely be picking this game up eventually now that I hear all map packs will be free. I'm still unsure on when exactly I'll pick it up though.
I'd be interested in a spare Sweet Tooth code as well.
I'm preordered Starhawk at Gamestop and will be picking it up later today.
The Return of
Banned
oh apparently this wasn't posted
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/08/starhawk-out-today-mlg-tournament-all-map-packs-free/
all map packs will be free for this game.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/05/08/starhawk-out-today-mlg-tournament-all-map-packs-free/
all map packs will be free for this game.
The killer question now: Is it going to use the same "purchasing account only" DRM that Warhawk used?
If not, and it actually hits the US store today, I could be playing this fucker tonight.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
EDIT: Nvm. Options.
ShirAhava
Plays with kids toys, in the adult gaming world
I'd like to know this also...if it does I'll buy this game today
Again: there was never four player split screen.
Square Triangle
Member
For those asking, its 1-2 players offline (coop) and 2-4 online (coop) and 2-32 (competitive)
MightyKAC
Member
Holy shit. I had no idea this was happening.
That and the free DLC map pack announcement just pushed my ass right off the fence and into "Day One Purchase"
devon the dude
Member
Picking this up at lunch today, psn tag is DevonTD.
Not interested in the warhawk 1 ps1 game or soundtrack, so of those come as separate codes, I'll offer them up here
Not interested in the warhawk 1 ps1 game or soundtrack, so of those come as separate codes, I'll offer them up here
BadlyCookedTurkey
Member
Any recording of the MLG footage? I fell asleep.
Link?
Link?
Another printing issue, weird.
"Power Slide" instead of "gas" or accelerate.
Yeah, powerslide is with both of them pressed.
All the DLC is attached to one code that comes on an insert inside the game box.
Just learned last night that this game releases today. Might pick it up, but a few questions first:
Tried the beta but the Warhawks felt crazy under powered. Has that been changed at all?
Also felt the building aspect was overwhelming for some reason. Didn't know what I was building and why half the time. Didn't really grasp the strategy behind it. Is this something you just sort of get used to or do you actually have to strive to work at being good at it?
Overall impressions?
Tried the beta but the Warhawks felt crazy under powered. Has that been changed at all?
Also felt the building aspect was overwhelming for some reason. Didn't know what I was building and why half the time. Didn't really grasp the strategy behind it. Is this something you just sort of get used to or do you actually have to strive to work at being good at it?
Overall impressions?