I'm considering buying but I wanna play the demo first.
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Tearaway Unfolded |OT|
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I'm considering buying but I wanna play the demo first.
Frag Waffles
Member
I just posted picked up my copy. The demo was super fun. For those who played the original, how much extra content is in this edition? It's all new to me but I'm just curious.
Frag Waffles
Member
I really doubt it'll sell well. I haven't seen any marketing for it and even the night the demo came out it was a bit buried on the ps store when it should've been front and center.
HueyFreeman
Banned
Media molecule said it was about 50% new content, but it seems like more than that to me. It's quite a different game, especially given even the old parts of remapped inputs.
If you like this, definitely play the video game.
Well it wouldn't be unprecedented for Sony platformers in general these past few years. "Budget title" with "budget" budget - specially marketing budget. Still funny reading slides about them wanting to go for the casual crowd with content offerings tailored to them. #1 - the price of the console is still too high and #2 - you can make all the casual content you want, if you don't market it, it's a half-assed effort. Interesting to see how the dynamic will play out when NX gets announced.
nullpoynter
Member
I'm definitely buying it as soon as I get the time to play it. Unfortunately, it'll be awhile because of work.
Yep me too, once Im done with MGSV, this is next. Mario Maker is for when the kids are up.
EatinOlives
Member
Hopefully some high-profile youtubers end up making a couple of Let's Plays, that may drum up some interest.
But yeah this is mostly on Sony. They sent the game out to die...again
But yeah this is mostly on Sony. They sent the game out to die...again
After playing the demo Id say its like 70% new stuff. The level design is similar, but almost all of the puzzles have changed. The art is almost completely new. I as actually shocked how much new stuff is int it. Its a legit reimagining through and through
Katana_Strikes
Member
I really like the DS4 additions. The wind swipe is ace. Love that and the gameplay that comes with it. I don't mind the light. It's a bit wonky for me at times but works fine mostly. Also like being able to draw stuff on the touch pad. That's really cool, although my drawings aren't so much lol.
I'm not really far in. Just at the barn part going in, which was in the Vita version, but there's been a good mix of new and "old" so far and it's got a nice old skool 3D platformer feel to it. I almost get Banjo & Kazooie vibes from the world.
I'm not really far in. Just at the barn part going in, which was in the Vita version, but there's been a good mix of new and "old" so far and it's got a nice old skool 3D platformer feel to it. I almost get Banjo & Kazooie vibes from the world.
DJ Lushious
Member
Yeah, that's my dilemma. I picked up Unfolded day one, as I absolutely love the Vita version, but I am still so entrenched in MGSV.
SigSwat551
Member
Press 'up' on the D-pad and the light beam self centers again. Amazing and beautiful game. I hope it sells enough to get a sequel sometime.
Shin-Ra
Junior Member
Thanks, I was trying to work this out in the demo.
Still finishing MGSV here.
https://twitter.com/tearawaygame/status/642664946287951872
jimbobsmells
Member
This feels like a completely new game compared to the Vita version. So glad I picked it up.
Anyone on beta 3.0 software having trouble getting the companion app to work?
Anyone on beta 3.0 software having trouble getting the companion app to work?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
The demo was really good! And pretty long, it doesn't end until you've gotten most of the important powers and figured out most of the plot. Super impressive!
I played through the story and I'm working on collecting everything, but there's some stuff that's really bothering me. Those misplaced gopher quests or whatever are just irritating. I don't mind the general idea or challenge of it, but having to completely restart a chapter and go through all the bullshit that goes with it when you screw up is bad game design. It doesn't add anything to the game. Just let me have the option to reload a checkpoint just before the gopher if I lose a stamp. I really hope I'm missing some simpler way to do this.
Another problem I'm having is defeating all the scraps. Some are not registering. I'm on Gibbet Hill and was missing 7 of them. I had 5 of them get added to the total after re-doing the last 2 combat sections. I played the level again doing exactly what I did the first time and am now missing 1. I had the same issue on an earlier level. I'm about to play through the level again. I'm pretty sure some that are defeated by other AI, or those that kind of just fall off the side of the mountain are the culprits. I know it's not the guy in the outhouse.
Another problem I'm having is defeating all the scraps. Some are not registering. I'm on Gibbet Hill and was missing 7 of them. I had 5 of them get added to the total after re-doing the last 2 combat sections. I played the level again doing exactly what I did the first time and am now missing 1. I had the same issue on an earlier level. I'm about to play through the level again. I'm pretty sure some that are defeated by other AI, or those that kind of just fall off the side of the mountain are the culprits. I know it's not the guy in the outhouse.
Yay. Good on them for fixing it.
Doing my best haha. Game is going to sell like shit though unfortunately.
Icyflamez96
Member
A friend of mine did this
nice!
Cool!
Rabid-Coot
Member
Chalupa Batman
Member
Don't even get me started! I'm pretty upset over this, but I'll leave that for my review.
Speaking of missing stuff, does anyone have insight on the below collectibles? I'm particularly concerned about St. Swithin's Moor because me and others are missing the same set ot collectibles.
- St. Swithin's Moor - 10 confetti, 1 present
- Crash Site - 1 present
- Coggage Cove - 3 confetti. I see a sewer hole that probably has the confetti but I can't open it. I was able to open two other sewer holes. There's a ball dispenser on the beach and I think it's needed somehow but I can't figure it out.
- The Lab - 12 confetti, 1 present (I think the present might be in the platforming trial section. I found 2 presents there. Are there 3?)
- Between the Pages - 1 present (No clue, it's a short level too.)
- The Desert - 1 present
- The Tear - 2 presents
FlyingSaucer
Banned
Loved it on Vita, will buy it again on PS4 next Christmas.
It was the same on Vita, the demo does a very poor job at selling the game on its strongest points - its charm and the incredible artistic direction.
This game is absolutely lovely.
It was the same on Vita, the demo does a very poor job at selling the game on its strongest points - its charm and the incredible artistic direction.
This game is absolutely lovely.
IAmRandom31
Banned
Gamefly has failed me. Thought since it shipped Wednesday they would get it to me by Saturday.
But nope.
Seriously I would pay $10 more a month if I could get overnight shipping.
But nope.
Seriously I would pay $10 more a month if I could get overnight shipping.
I was really looking forward to playing this. Rented a copy from Gamefly to see if I'd enjoy it before buying it, but for some reason, my PS4 keeps starting and stopping the disc, which is causing the game to take forever to load, and the audio/gameplay freezes every couple seconds. It's unplayable in that state.
Weird thing is, it's only that disc. Every other physical game I have works perfectly still, including Metal Gear, which is my most recent purchase.
I tried Tearaway on the official firmware and on the beta firmware and had the same results each time. I also checked to make sure that it didn't get smudged or scratched in the mail. No clue why it's doing it.
Weird thing is, it's only that disc. Every other physical game I have works perfectly still, including Metal Gear, which is my most recent purchase.
I tried Tearaway on the official firmware and on the beta firmware and had the same results each time. I also checked to make sure that it didn't get smudged or scratched in the mail. No clue why it's doing it.
Chalupa Batman
Member
I finally found the missing confetti and present on St. Swithin's Moor. It's on top of the tree where the crows hide the key at the end. Once you get the paper plane at the beginning of the level you can just fly right up to it.
A friend of mine did this
nice!
Indeed.
Acquiescence
Member
A friend of mine did this
nice!
That's awesome. I see the Wanderer from Journey up there as well.
I was ready to buy it again after finishing the Vita game but the price is keeping me away.
I know prices suck in Europe most of the time but games like MGSV, Mad Max, and other recent releases are all available at retail stores for 55-60Euro. Every single copy of Tearaway Unfolded has been 65-75Euro. I mean, who thought it made sense to charge 74,99 for this game?! They sent it to die. I'm a fan and I just can't justify that. It's insane. Anyone with a passing interest will see that price at a store and ignore it.
Of course, Amazon has it for less as usual, but they're destroying their casual retail purchases with high prices.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
I'm so bummed out. My copy arrived last week and it seems to be a duff disc. I've had to send Simplygames an email to ask for a replacement disc. 
More people need to play this game man. I absolutely loved it on the Vita. Was a nice and easy Platinum too.
EDIT
This is interesting. My copy just loaded up really quick and when I went to play it I was stuck on the initial loading screen for ages and then got a prompt saying the disc is unplayable and the data is corrupt. I deleted it and tried to install the disc again and got the same error. I can't even get the game to work at all. It's not my ps4 as I installed MGSV the day after and that works fine. Just seems like the data hasn't been properly burned to the disc on my copy!
More people need to play this game man. I absolutely loved it on the Vita. Was a nice and easy Platinum too.
EDIT
This is interesting. My copy just loaded up really quick and when I went to play it I was stuck on the initial loading screen for ages and then got a prompt saying the disc is unplayable and the data is corrupt. I deleted it and tried to install the disc again and got the same error. I can't even get the game to work at all. It's not my ps4 as I installed MGSV the day after and that works fine. Just seems like the data hasn't been properly burned to the disc on my copy!
papercan55
Member
I'm so bummed out. My copy arrived last week and it seems to be a duff disc. I've had to send Simplygames an email to ask for a replacement disc.
More people need to play this game man. I absolutely loved it on the Vita. Was a nice and easy Platinum too.
EDIT
This is interesting. My copy just loaded up really quick and when I went to play it I was stuck on the initial loading screen for ages and then got a prompt saying the disc is unplayable and the data is corrupt. I deleted it and tried to install the disc again and got the same error. I can't even get the game to work at all. It's not my ps4 as I installed MGSV the day after and that works fine. Just seems like the data hasn't been properly burned to the disc on my copy!
Keep trying, my brothers copy took 3 attempts to load up, kept crashing but eventually it made it.
Sad thing is the game has frozen twice on the opening level, put him back to the ps4 menu and he has had to reload.
Very strange, must be some bad copies as others on this forum haven't mentioned anything. I should also add that he had to restart the game once as some scraps got stuck in the ground when you need them to knock over some structure that 2 people are standing on,without them you cannot continue or even try again... also this was right at the start of the game and after 3 attempts to even load the game.
Might be dodgy discs or might need some serious patches, if this turns out to be another little big planet 3 situation then media molecule are finished in my mind.
Same here. It is still playable, because it does not happen often, but I am not happy with this. The hdd (I Guess) was very loud a few times.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Hmmmmm. I'll give it another go an see if I can get any further. Thanks!
EDIT: It seems to be working now! I'll blast it for a couple of hours and see if it's ok. My disc drive is going insane though which has me worried.
EDIT2: Yup disc is buggered. The game is acting up like a dodgy disc does. Like repeating sound/audio bugs and constant freezing. My disc drives was in hyperdrive trying to run it too. Deleted it and will see what Simplygames say tomorrow about getting a replacement. At least I have MGSV to be playing!
papercan55
Member
As i said, even if you do get it to load be very careful, my brothers copy crashed multiple times and like just yours the ps4 was going crazy.
I'm not sure it's wise to keep playing until we figure out if its the disc or just needs some kind of loading patch, fingers crossed though as from what i saw the image quality looked amazing and only helps to highlight the incredible art direction.
Late edit: Apparently his copy is still causing issues so he is getting a replacement, maybe best if you do the same if you still run into issues.
papercan55
Member
Apparently my brothers copy is still causing issues too so he is getting a replacement as well, given lots of people are not getting any problems i think it's safe to say theres probably just a few dodgy discs out there.
On a side note Simplygames are great and shouldn't give you any issues.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Good to hear about simplygames
I've purchased many games from them but never had to use customer support!