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[pretty done]

Really? I think it controls perfectly tight and it's fast as hell.

Maybe once they patch it to allow dpad use, as of right now it's far from perfect. Cannot stand the controls and I'm only on the first level. Considering dropping it till/if they patch it.

Why didn't you play the demo lmao

Didn't even know there was a PS4 demo. That would have saved me $15

 

[Saikyo]

Good thing I can use xboxce to swap analog and d-pad...

But sucks for console players that cant edit that.

 

[Brandon F]

Fucking EPIC!

Analog controls are a non-issue (IMO).

The only things I don't like are the checkpoint system (it's not bad or anything, but I consider it an archaic mechanism in general) and the fact that you can't keep playing from where you left off in the demo if you unlock the full version. Instead, you have to start over. No biggie though. This game is all about old-school reflexes and pattern memorization (at least so far), so I'll breeze right through it the second time.

Yea my first death on the snake boss sent me right back to the checkpoint and I quit out. I did buy the game after so I'll give it another go later.

Kind of wish there was more oomph behind your swipes. More tactile response or feedback...felt more satisfying carving enemies in half in the original game compared to how enemy death is handled here. Not bad so far, but presentation, UI, menus, seems a bit on the cheap side.

 

[Voror]

What's up with the PS4 demo? I went to the section on the store where it's at, but the page only has the option to get the full game?

 

[Adam Blue]

I've played plenty of games on a 2D-plane with analog, no problem. It's really not THAT bad with Strider, but it is noticeable. I do catch myself accidentally slicing over an enemies head on an incline because of it, or even not jumping in the wrong direction because the analog stick happened to slip in the wrong position at the moment. But also, I haven't played ANY 2D-plane games with the DS4.

So, it could just be the DS4.

Back to the game itself - I love how challenging and fast-paced it is. It really nails the atmosphere and feel of the original Strider very well.

 

[Spades]

Just playing on Xbox One now - very enjoyable so far!

 

[VanWinkle]

I'm personally not getting any analog. If you slowly move the stick up and down while running and attacking, only at a certain point will it move to the next animation (diagonal), then it has range before the next (completely up or down). Same with crouching.

If I'm wrong, then forgive me...could be bad at detecting analog or something.

Well, I mean that your walking/running speed will change depending on how far you're pushing the analog stick forward.

 

[Silky]

Analog control isn't a big deal to me if there's a reason why I can use D-Pad. at the same time? An option would be nice

 

[Adam Blue]

Well, I mean that your walking/running speed will change depending on how far you're pushing the analog stick forward.

Ah, yes - you are right. Interesting to see if that has an affect on gameplay. I was just full on playing it like old-school Strider, blasting through enemies!

 

[GlamFM]

What did you expect?
The EU PSN is a half-baked compared to JP or US.

There isn't even a demo.

Was has the EU ever done to Sony?

 

[Brandon F]

What's up with the PS4 demo? I went to the section on the store where it's at, but the page only has the option to get the full game?

I found it by going to "New games this month" which tiles out everything put onto the store in Feb. Both demo and full game were listed in that view. (You can prob just do a word search too)

Sony's store layout needs work as even that is a few too many clicks to discover. I didn't even see it listed in the proper demo section.

 

[abstract alien]

Strider doesn't do anything halfway.

This is both wonderful as well as terrible lol

 

[toythatkills]

Analog control isn't a big deal to me if there's a reason why I can use D-Pad. at the same time? An option would be nice

Apparently you use the d-pad to switch between skills or something later on, so it's not used for movement for obvious reasons.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Apparently you use the d-pad to switch between skills or something later on, so it's not used for movement for obvious reasons.

A more elegant option would be like Dragon's Crown where the user has the option to move with either the D-Pad or the analog stick and select consumables with the other.

 

[pretty done]

Apparently you use the d-pad to switch between skills or something later on, so it's not used for movement for obvious reasons.

I would rather use the analog stick to switch skills. Choice > no choice

Puppeteer was the same way as Strider by default and they gave us the choice to switch it.

 

[Dereck]

Analog controls are a non-issue (IMO).

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[Chairhome]

Just playing on Xbox One now - very enjoyable so far!

Is this out in US already on XB One?

 

[S1kkZ]

is someone else having issues with the soundmix? i played through the japanes ps4 demo 3 times, with no issues. the full us versions sfx track is so silent, that i can barely hear anything. even when i tone down the music in the options, its still weird and silent.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

outstanding game. 1 hour in at 12% completion.

feels like Shinobi had a baby with metroid

controls fantastically as well (ps4 here)

 

[AzureSkies]

Is it worth playing the game on normal, or should I just start with hard? planning on getting a platinum anyway

 

[AmyS]

I didn't play the demo, just bought the game. There was already an update immediately.

Been playing for about 15 min now. Absolutely fucking lovin' this -- whereas I did not really enjoy Strider 2 Arcade/PS1 all that much back in 1999-2000, I bought PS1 Strider 2 mainly for the port of the original arcade included on the 2nd disc (labeling got switched).

The new game's controls seem fine to me so far, though everyone will (already do) have a different opinion on that.

So far, the visuals & atmosphere / backgrounds are just, beyond incredible.

 

[Dereck]

I think I'm stuck guys.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

I really wish this was coming to the Vita. I'd be more likely to finish it on the Vita than my PS4.

 

[Megasoum]

Well.... I just got completely owned twice by the first...boss? I guess he's a boss..he has a little intro...anyway. Sucks to have to go through the whole level everything you time... Think I'll pass for now.

 

[DaBargainHunta]

Is it worth playing the game on normal, or should I just start with hard? planning on getting a platinum anyway

I played on normal. It's the perfect level of difficulty for me so far. But I might not be quite as hardcore as some on GAF.

I think I'm stuck guys.

Stuck where?

 

[CrackPebbles]

Downloading now, game has the coolest fucking icon on the ps4.

EDIT: the psn icon, dashboard is just the logo and a white background. shame since that cover art is godlike.

 

[DaBargainHunta]

Well.... I just got completely owned twice by the first...boss? I guess he's a boss..he has a little intro...anyway. Sucks to have to go through the whole level everything you time... Think I'll pass for now.

You shouldn't have to go through the whole level. You probably missed a checkpoint somewhere.

 

[Speevy]

Okay, this is total bullshit. I clicked on the demo to try it, and without realizing it, it added the game to my cart.
I went to purchase another game and now I have to pay for this too. What the hell?

 

[Dereck]

Stuck where?

I'm at a part where there are

Spoiler

two building walls with electricity covering both walls.

Okay, this is total bullshit. I clicked on the demo to try it, and without realizing it, it added the game to my cart.
I went to purchase another game and now I have to pay for this too. What the hell?

Take it out of your cart?

 

[AzureSkies]

Okay, this is total bullshit. I clicked on the demo to try it, and without realizing it, it added the game to my cart.
I went to purchase another game and now I have to pay for this too. What the hell?

You've made a good purchase.

JOIN US.

 

[azertydu91]

Here's a link to the music that inspirated the title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT4GDCc_SE4

 

[Spades]

Is this out in US already on XB One?

No, I'm in the UK. It's a review copy.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Is it worth playing the game on normal, or should I just start with hard? planning on getting a platinum anyway

hard hasn't given me any trouble-I figure it would be more difficult.

the patterns are easy to learn for enemies and bosses (so far)

 

[DaBargainHunta]

I'm at a part where there are

Spoiler

two building walls with electricity covering both walls.

Are there little red lines? If so, do a slide attack.

If it's the other kind of electrical mechanism, hold down the attack button until you get a charge. That should open it.

 

[MercuryLS]

I really wish this was coming to the Vita. I'd be more likely to finish it on the Vita than my PS4.

Couldn't you just remote play it on Vita?

 

[Vigilant Gambit]

I didn't play the demo, just bought the game. There was already an update immediately.

Been playing for about 15 min now. Absolutely fucking lovin' this -- whereas I did not really enjoy Strider 2 Arcade/PS1 all that much back in 1999-2000, I bought PS1 Strider 2 mainly for the port of the original arcade included on the 2nd disc (labeling got switched).

The new game's controls seem fine to me so far, though everyone will (already do) have a different opinion on that.

So far, the visuals & atmosphere / backgrounds are just, beyond incredible.

Man. I remember that! Lol.

I also remember the disappointment of not being able to play the Strider 2 disc because it had copy protection built in. I had bought a modded PS1 so I could play the import version of Dragonball GT Final Bout.

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Couldn't you just remote play it on Vita?

ah very true. I will try this for my second playthrough

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Couldn't you just remote play it on Vita?

Not on campus where the WPA2 Enterprise wifi authentication isn't supported by the Vita.

 

[cackhyena]

Glad I tried the demo. Not digging the controls. Just feels off to me.

 

[Dereck]

Are there little red lines? If so, do a slide attack.

If it's the other kind of electrical mechanism, hold down the attack button until you get a charge. That should open it.

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898192_281183598700271_1134908802_n.jpg

I just found out that this is where I am not supposed to go.

 

[Nakazato]

any reason to throw (free) money out of my PSN wallet for this ?

 

[DaBargainHunta]

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898192_281183598700271_1134908802_n.jpg

I just found out that this is where I am not supposed to go.

Is this before or after

Spoiler

the worm boss

? That's where the demo ended for me. I unlocked the full game but have to start back from the beginning.

 

[Dereck]

Is this before or after

Spoiler

the worm boss

? That's where the demo ended for me. I unlocked the full game but have to start back from the beginning.

After

 

[Speevy]

You've made a good purchase.

JOIN US.

It better be or I'm blaming you!

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Downloading PS4 demo...can't wait!

How???? When I add the demo to cart it says i gotta pay 14.99

this some glitch or something?

 

[AmyS]

You've made a good purchase.

JOIN US.

I agree.

 

[DaBargainHunta]

How???? When I add the demo to cart it says i gotta pay 14.99

this some glitch or something?

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...demo/cid=UP0102-CUSA00057_00-STRUSHG4DEMOOOOO

 

[CaptainTiptop]

If you have to use the stick, what is the d-pad mapped to?

 

[RealityPales]

Just downloaded this on PS4. Holy shit is it fun...

 

[Dante316]

I might be in the minority here. After playing the demo, its a no purchase for me. I didn't like the graphics design. Everything is shiny. The game play seems boring. Running and pressing square constantly. I just felt dull and bored.