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[omg_mjd]

One of the things I'm loving most a out my Vita at the moment is that it (along with PS+) is causing me to try out games I would never usually buy.

I bought Virtua Tennis 4 for £5, I am not into sports of any kind, but I'm having so much fun with it, there's so much content and te graphics are great.

Persona 4 I am enjoying a lot, and I'm about halfway through I think (

Spoiler

Shadow Mitsuo fight

), but I'm unsure about the structure of the game. The dungeons are starting to bore me a little and I don't like that you can't save anywhere without using a Goho-M.
Sometimes if I die halfway through a dungeon it will be a while before I can face returning to it.
And considering how much praise the game gets, it's very repetitive. I enjoy the non-dungeon part but there seems to be a lack of places to visit and people to interact with, there isn't that much to do in Inaba/Okina.

I hear ya. I've always been a "gamer" but it was after getting a Vita that I ventured out of my safety zone of shooters and racing games and looked into other genres that I never thought I'd be interested in before. (And while there's stuff like Uncharted GA I barely touch it unless I'm really bored.)

P4G - Are you planting Return Daikons in your garden? That'll help supplement your supply of Goho-Ms.

Spoiler

Also, Teddie has a skill that lets you warp out of dungeons.

But yeah, I can see what you mean about the dungeons being a chore. It's my least favorite part of P4G and P3P since it's obvious that these aren't "real" places in the sense that they only exist to provide a place to encounter shadows and find treasure chests, which makes the exploration merely perfunctory. For me, P4 was all about beating the dungeons in one day max so I could get on with the fun parts of the game.

Virtua Tennis 4 - Agreed. It's a great arcade experience.

I agree with all of this. Is it me or this game ridiculously easy though? I'm hoping that it gets a little more open and challenging.

I watched a 3DS review of Lego Batman 2 that said that the Justice League missions are supposedly tough. Not sure if that means they were challenging or merely cheap. But you're right, the early enemies really seem to be pushovers. (Guess they made the game with kids in mind?)



Top-of-page recommendation: Hatsune Miku Project Diva f *drops mic*

 

[ULTROS!]

Chrono Materia looks great up there; Anything with that much of a focus on lush 2D seems perfect for the Vita's OLED



Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Chronicles
Siliconera Articles: http://www.siliconera.com/2013/07/02/mystic-chronicles-keeps-the-psp-going-with-a-retro-styled-rpg/

It'll cost $15 in the US.

I hadn't seen video for it; I'm impressed at the animation of the enemy characters, especially for something that started off as a Mobile game, and was later ported to PSP.

The game seems to have been out on PSP since Sept. In Japan, and out even longer (?) on mobile platforms, so there should be decent impression of the overall game out there.

Mystic Chronicles is a Kemco RPG. Majority are boring and bad, although I think this one of the better ones.

 

[Remk]

Glad your enjoying it, the only downside imo is that its a memory hog, but its one of the most full featured games on the system, so not as big an issue overall.

I guess no Vita version of Ultra Street Fighter 4 signals the final nail in Capcom support of the Vita. It would bother me more if Capcom actually released games that I cared about, but as it stands the only two releases that I can think of that I really enjoyed this gen are Dragons Dogma, and Okami HD.

Really hope Injustice is coming to Vita, one of my favorite fighters in awhile.

That was a bummer indeed, USF4 would look and control great on the Vita; surprising to see Capcom just abandon the platform when they even supported the Dreamcast until its final days, oh well...

MK plays so well. I especially take great satisfaction inflicting fatalities upon Kratos--for some reason I really hate that dude.

Thats because Kratos is a grade A asshole, the more pain inflicted on him the better

 

[leroidys]

Finally bought P4G. Should tide me over until Tearaway comes out!

 

[Yopis]

Guacamelee if you dont own it and Hotline Miami

Is Guacamelee a long game? Thinking of grabbing it. Also is the game challenging?

 

[JStein0222]

Question. Can we expect at least a couple more Vita game reveals for the fall and the rest of 2013? Is Gamescom where to look for these?
The big 2 titles people are looking out for currently are Killzone and Tearaway right?

 

[bobbytkc]

Is Guacamelee a long game? Thinking of grabbing it. Also is the game challenging?

It is challenging at certain points, especially some of the optional areas, but it is not long. Maybe 6 hours if you explore the map.

 

[Boogalogist]

Dead Nation was AWESOME on the PS3. it's a damn suitable game for the Vita. I just found out it was also announced for the Vita. Gonna double dip and get it for the Vita as well.

 

[Yopis]

It is challenging at certain points, especially some of the optional areas, but it is not long. Maybe 6 hours if you explore the map.

Cool think I will bite. Like to have a challenge thanks for info.

 

[AEREC]

It is challenging at certain points, especially some of the optional areas, but it is not long. Maybe 6 hours if you explore the map.

Doing 100% in one playthrough took me 10 hours. Then there's hard mode.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

Is Guacamelee a long game? Thinking of grabbing it. Also is the game challenging?

Took me 24h to plat. But i was very slow^^
Its pretty challenging. Some tricky plattforming and also some challenging combat parts, especially on hard.

 

[bobbytkc]

Doing 100% in one playthrough took me 10 hours. Then there's hard mode.

I didn't 100% it, but explored the map and revisited certain areas once I got new powers. Was around 6 hrs for me,but I can see that being 10 hrs if you want to get everything.

 

[Skyzard]

Don't forget to get the Guacamelee outfit dlc. Very much worth it.

 

[Remk]

Top-of-page recommendation: Hatsune Miku Project Diva f *drops mic*

I would consider a NA release purchase. and that ESRB description is great almost like a grandma doing the summary:



Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F


Platform: PlayStation 3, PS Vita

Rating Category: Teen Rating Symbol

Content Descriptors: Mild Lyrics, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes

Rating Summary: This is a rhythm game in which players tap buttons in time with music videos starring a variety of animated characters. Players score points by accurately matching timed cues as they appear on screen. Some scenes depict female characters wearing short skirts, revealing tops, and dancing provocatively; one character is shown wearing an outfit in which her chest is covered solely by two belts. One video contains a brief shot of a silhouetted girl being impaled by a large sewing needle. Some song lyrics, which are in Japanese, contain brief references to suggestive material (e.g., “[H]er flat chest isn't going to do much justice to my costume;” “I'm showing too much cleavage? You know you like it&#8221.


I am intrigued by that two belts top

 

[ThisOne]

Don't forget to get the Guacamelee outfit dlc. Very much worth it.

Really? Is it purely cosmetic?

 

[cyborg009]

I feel like Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F was suppose to be a gamescom announcement.

 

[Skyzard]

Really? Is it purely cosmetic?

Well I have to say I spent most of my time with the dlc in the chicken outfit and chasing the smaller chickens in that town area. You get unlimited jumps so can fly about

Different costumes have different mechanics though - like with one you can't gain health but have no limit to specials.

You can also play as the second character that you could in the PS3 version (player 2). Change costumes at save points.

It's like £1.30 iirc too!

 

[Laughing Banana]

Hatsune Miku Project Diva f (Vita version) might come to the US after all!

O---ho!

Thank goodness I refrained myself of buying the Japanese version and bought DJ MAX instead.

Hohohohoho.

 

[Totobeni]

I feel like Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F was suppose to be a gamescom announcement.

Good that we knew about it now, because it'll be get overshadowed by Valkyria Chronicles Vita and Yakuza Kenzan:Musashi Revengeance announcements at gamescom anyway.

/mysegahopesanddreams

O---ho!

Thank goodness I refrained myself of buying the Japanese version and bought DJ MAX instead.

Hohohohoho.

lucky you. lol

iirc there are few(many?) Vita owners here who imported Diva F after SEGA announced PS3 version only some time ago.

 

[cyborg009]

Good that we knew about it now, because it'll be get overshadowed by Valkyria Chronicles Vita and Yakuza Kenzan:Musashi Revengeance announcements at gamescom anyway.

/mysegahopesanddreams



lucky you. lol

iirc there are few(many?) Vita owners here who imported Diva F after SEGA announced PS3 version only some time ago.

 

[omg_mjd]

lucky you. lol

iirc there are few(many?) Vita owners here who imported Diva F after SEGA announced PS3 version only some time ago.

I just bought my copy a few days ago. Looks like I might end up with 2 copies of Project Diva f if the ESRB article is true.

I regret nothing!

 

[wilflare]

Just finished the main story and I agree with you. Lots of potential for a sequel. Deeper character customization, greater variety of weapons and equipment, more organic level designs. Too bad we will never see it.

stop doing this to me

 

[Ponn]

Good that we knew about it now, because it'll be get overshadowed by Valkyria Chronicles Vita and Yakuza Kenzan:Musashi Revengeance announcements at gamescom anyway.

/mysegahopesanddreams

Some things should not even be joked about. I was in a kind of good mood. WAS.

 

[ReaperXL7]

Question. Can we expect at least a couple more Vita game reveals for the fall and the rest of 2013? Is Gamescom where to look for these?
The big 2 titles people are looking out for currently are Killzone and Tearaway right?

There are a few "Big" games im looking forward to honestly. KZ, and Tearaway are up there, but im also pretty excited for Rayman, Freedom Wars, Dragons Crown, and now Disgaea 4, are also way up there on my list.

There have been a couple rumours, and comments from Sony that the Vita would get better attention at gamescom then it did at E3, but I would still tell people to hold your expectations low, and hope for the best. The most im expecting from gamescom is maybe some more notable indie games being announced, anything else that happens is a bonus.( I am hoping that the Ass Creed, Injustice, and Rainbow Six rumors are accurate)

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

If projct diva f hits europe as well, it's better be retail this time. Looked at USK (german rating board) and there's only the PS3 version :/. Still not sure where either I'm gonna import the first one or just wait for f 2nd.

 

[JStein0222]

There are a few "Big" games im looking forward to honestly. KZ, and Tearaway are up there, but im also pretty excited for Rayman, Freedom Wars, Dragons Crown, and now Disgaea 4, are also way up there on my list.

There have been a couple rumours, and comments from Sony that the Vita would get better attention at gamescom then it did at E3, but I would still tell people to hold your expectations low, and hope for the best. The most im expecting from gamescom is maybe some more notable indie games being announced, anything else that happens is a bonus.( I am hoping that the Ass Creed, Injustice, and Rainbow Six rumors are accurate)

how could I forget about Dragon's Crown? Looks really great.
I guess I'm holding out hope for some big 1st party November/December release that we don't know about yet.

 

[Soler]

Man this months been barren as shit
I need KZ and DC

 

[omg_mjd]

If projct diva f hits europe as sell, it's better be retail this time. Looked at USK (german rating board) and there's only the PS3 version :/. Still not sure where either I'm gonna import the first one or just wait for f 2nd.

Depends on how badly you want to play the game...f 2nd isn't until next year right? I'd wait until Gamescom to see whether they announce a localized PDf. If not, go ahead and import it, it's one of the best Vita games out there.

 

[TheSeks]

You're gonna carry that Ten-my-oldy ending...

 

[Remk]

Quick question, wasnt the sony webstore supposed to be IP locked?

I can access it outside the US now, weird I guess

 

[leroidys]

Lumines showed up in the mail today. Why do the controls feel so terrible in a puzzle game?

While I'm on the topic of complaining, is anyone else irritated at how low quality the labels are on vita carts?

 

[Aytrial]

Quick question, wasnt the sony webstore supposed to be IP locked?

I can access it outside the US now, weird I guess

Isn't that just based on cookies? I've had no problem accessing other region's stores if I manually put in the correct country code in the URL (gb, us, au etc.).

 

[Remk]

Isn't that just based on cookies? I've had no problem accessing other region's stores if I manually put in the correct country code in the URL (gb, us, au etc.).

Not quite, I am talking about the SEN store not the the main playstation.com URL which can easily be changed and doesnt hold your account/purchase information

 

[Aytrial]

Not quite, I am talking about the SEN store not the the main playstation.com URL which can easily be changed and doesnt hold your account/purchase information

So was I. Example:

store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/home/games to store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-au/home/games

 

[molnizzle]

Is PSN down or something? I can't access the store or check my friends list on my Vita.

 

[bobbytkc]

Good that we knew about it now, because it'll be get overshadowed by Valkyria Chronicles Vita and Yakuza Kenzan:Musashi Revengeance announcements at gamescom anyway.

/mysegahopesanddreams

Why Toto? Why do you have to make me cry?

 

[FireCloud]

Man this months been barren as shit
I need KZ and DC

Muramasa: Rebirth is a beautiful game especially on the Vita's screen.

 

[shink]

Not quite, I am talking about the SEN store not the the main playstation.com URL which can easily be changed and doesnt hold your account/purchase information

Looking at the US PSP selection just makes me sad. Ragnarok Tactics and Corpse Party and everything much cheaper than the AU store.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

And Ultimate Ghosts n Goblins and Black Rock Shooter.

 

[Robertto]

Question. Can we expect at least a couple more Vita game reveals for the fall and the rest of 2013? Is Gamescom where to look for these?
The big 2 titles people are looking out for currently are Killzone and Tearaway right?

wouldnt hold your breath, even if gamescom is a great vita show and 5 big games are announced, you'd be able to say pretty confidently that none of them would hit this year. i think for big stuff this year your just gonna have to be content with tearaway, Killzone and Rayman.

its pretty sad how badly sony dropped the ball roughly 2 years ago, not getting the games started, to have had only 4 shooters in the first 2 years of the vita, by far the biggest genre in gaming, and also not one western RPG, just a HUUUUGE fuck up.

we can only hope that about 18-12 months ago sony realised no one was making vita games and got out the cheque book and started things rolling, meaning that 2014 could be a good year for big games. But who knows if they did?

 

[Takao]

Are there some Rogue-like games on Vita ?
Future or current ?
Currently playing FTL, and damn I would love to get this on iPad/Vita.
Rogue-like games are so perfect for this machine.

PlayStation Mobile is getting a rogue-like mystery dungeon spinoff of Adventure Bar Story tomorrow in North America.

 

[Takao]

Hatsune Miku Project Diva f (Vita version) might come to the US after all!

The ESRB makes mistakes on platform listings.

 

[Takao]

Has anyone bitched yet about Duck Tales not coming to vita? Truly a tragedy. Don't know why I assumed it was cross-buy.

Capcpom stated that they felt four platforms were enough for Ducktales.

 

[Takao]

wouldnt hold your breath, even if gamescom is a great vita show and 5 big games are announced, you'd be able to say pretty confidently that none of them would hit this year. i think for big stuff this year your just gonna have to be content with tearaway, Killzone and Rayman.

its pretty sad how badly sony dropped the ball roughly 2 years ago, not getting the games started, to have had only 4 shooters in the first 2 years of the vita, by far the biggest genre in gaming, and also not one western RPG, just a HUUUUGE fuck up.

we can only hope that about 18-12 months ago sony realised no one was making vita games and got out the cheque book and started things rolling, meaning that 2014 could be a good year for big games. But who knows if they did?

I honestly think Sony believes Remote Play is a suitable replacement for native software. As for Gamescom, I'm not optimistic. SCEE has said the focus is on PS4, so expect PlayStation Home to get more stage time than Vita.

 

[ThreeBeta]

so what's the story on twin stick shooters for the vita? Which one is the best?

Stardust is pretty good, you can try the demo.
I'm currently playing Total Recoil, It's also pretty good.

 

[Laughing Banana]

The ESRB makes mistakes on platform listings.

And is this one of the mistakes?

 

[Takao]

And is this one of the mistakes?

I don't know.

 

[JJD]

I honestly think Sony believes Remote Play is a suitable replacement for native software. As for Gamescom, I'm not optimistic. SCEE has said the focus is on PS4, so expect PlayStation Home to get more stage time than Vita.

What?

I thought there was even a thread saying Gamescom was going to focus on Vita...

 

[AmanoBuff]

Apparently Shahid helped give Liege the nod to add the PS4 and Vita as target platforms on their Kickstarter campaign. I'm not usually into Kickstarter but this game is ringing all the right bells for me. Gameplay looks good, great artwork, mature story and the guys behind it are fans of FF Tactics and Suikoden.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/07/16/liege-gets-the-nod-from-sony-ps4-and-vita-stretch-goal-added/

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/codagames/liege?ref=live


Here's a couple of videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ID3VwZ4ZRRA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C2oEAi_8ajE


They already have $31,000 out of $51,000 with 12 days to go. I already backed. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited about this one and I hope it meets its goal.

If you like it, spread the love!

 

[Laughing Banana]

I don't know.

Well then don't shoot my hopes and dreams like that man ;_______;