famousmortimer
Banned
Virtua Tennis is pretty remarkable looking, and supposedly at 60fps to boot.
As far as this demo goes, I love it. I think concept is pretty novel... a score chasing tactical shooter. Seems like a japanese idea.
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Unit 13 |OT|
- Thread starter LiquidMetal14
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Virtua Tennis is pretty remarkable looking, and supposedly at 60fps to boot.
As far as this demo goes, I love it. I think concept is pretty novel... a score chasing tactical shooter. Seems like a japanese idea.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I agree this reminds me of what Mercenaries was in a lot of ways. It's a total lack of a game in a traditional sense, there is no real campaign or competitive multiplayer. But there is some interesting multiplayer and the gameplay itself is pretty solid. Like Mercenaries was to Revelaitons, I do hope that Zipper already has a Socom in the works on the Vita, but even if they do I probably wouldn't be happy with it regardless so maybe its better that they don't.
I'm going to hold off on this game though for more impressions and reviews. I had my system lock up once because of this and the framerate in the demo was not too hot.
Well Sony did lock the PSP to 222mhz when it was capable of 333mhz so it's possible.
However I still think that Ridge Racer for the PSP was one of the best looking games for the system, and it was a launch title. And it ran at a solid 60fps! So I wonder how much better Vita games will look in the future. It all depends on how much effort developers put into squeezing every ounce of power they can get their hands on.
It's not, really.
MOST of the launch games actually DO run at 960x544 and many of those run at 60 fps as well.
Only a few select titles are sporting the lower resolution. Unfortunately, some of those titles are pretty big titles that are going to receive a lot of attention.
Hopefully, as developers become more accustomed to the system things will improve. Hot Shots runs at sub-qHD/30 fps and looks vastly inferior to Virtua Tennis that runs at native resolution and 60 fps.
Fortunately, titles running under native resolution still manage to look pretty clean on this screen due to the high pixel density and clean scaling.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I actually was thinking in something in the lines of that. It's a neat and novel idea that makes sense for a portable title.
As long as they fix the issues with the OS crashing then I'm good. It's the only game to make my system act up so far.
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XOMTOR
Member
Yea, that's probably it although it's still unfortunate that Sony allowed their top tier launch titles to release this way.
Yea let's hope, but I was honestly surprised that a golf game was running at sub-native rez. It doesn't look to be a game that would tax a system like Vita.
Appears to be the case for some of the games. I've seen the Vita Rayman captures and those look extremely good even when viewed on a PC monitor. Doesn't appear that game needs the pixel density of the OLED screen to look good/hide flaws. Perhaps console titles like Uncharted, Killzone etc. should stick to consoles.
DangerousDave
Member
There are quite a few differences between the controlled enviroment of a tennis court than a third person shooter where you move your camera at will with more complex enviroments than a empty field with 2 guys.
The hardware is fine.
Did you ever consider that some developers are just plain bad? Or that the development time for some games were shortened to meet launch window? Or that when the game started development the development kits were not final?
Uncharted started development in 2009 so we dont know what the "New Generation Portable" SDK was like back then.
Dead Prince
Banned
Look at what i've found, could this be a real code?
my phone restarted but i saw it was a zipper link. probably just the game page.
Yeah, it's just a link to the Zipper homepage.Look at what i've found, could this be a real code?
Neat, though.
Of course, but a golf game? Hot Shots has a larger environment, but it's fairly simplistic. They should have been able to hit native resolution.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Demo was fun for what it is: an arcade-y tactical shooter set in bland environments.
There are. But maybe then should first think about not implementing (mediocre) SSAO rather than completely fucking up the IQ of your game.
Nihilistic Monk
Member
Weird. Seems like meteoritic has some links to reviews but they all 404 out. Seems like they must have busted embargo...
60 - 80% scores.
Game seems interesting to me. Downloading the demo now.
60 - 80% scores.
Game seems interesting to me. Downloading the demo now.
ReturnOfTheRAT
Member
So about half way through the audio disappeared. I was able to complete the first level, but the last screen is blank. Relaunching the game, it looks like my progress wasn't saved.
My Vita froze the first time playing it, basically killed the system and it needed a complete reboot (from the debug menu). Second time playing had no troubles.
The game needs more levels in the demo, I had fun in the first level but I think I need another level to see if I'll truly enjoy it. That said, I don't like Zipper games anymore; as a developer they have gone downhill to the level of Infinity Ward or the Sonic team.
I think if all those levels were actually in the form of a campaign or story mode then I'd be all over it but because it's set out individually it doesn't have me grabbing for it. I was really looking forward to it as well. The lack of online multiplayer is very disappointing as well, they could've done a SOCOM style multiplayer for the game but instead all we have is co op.
The game needs more levels in the demo, I had fun in the first level but I think I need another level to see if I'll truly enjoy it. That said, I don't like Zipper games anymore; as a developer they have gone downhill to the level of Infinity Ward or the Sonic team.
I think if all those levels were actually in the form of a campaign or story mode then I'd be all over it but because it's set out individually it doesn't have me grabbing for it. I was really looking forward to it as well. The lack of online multiplayer is very disappointing as well, they could've done a SOCOM style multiplayer for the game but instead all we have is co op.
Yeah, seems to be the norm with Sony's First party games. Hopefully they'll start pulling there act together soon.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Unit 13 demo is pretty fun.
Raising the turn speed/sensitivity to the max really has me excited for the prospects of future fast-paced shooters. I'm easily pulling off headshot streaks as opposed to the slower aiming in Uncharted where it will take me a good second to line up the shots.
I'm eager to see the game reviews as i'm highly considering picking it up. Never really got into SOCOM but this reminds me of old school Rainbow Six
Raising the turn speed/sensitivity to the max really has me excited for the prospects of future fast-paced shooters. I'm easily pulling off headshot streaks as opposed to the slower aiming in Uncharted where it will take me a good second to line up the shots.
I'm eager to see the game reviews as i'm highly considering picking it up. Never really got into SOCOM but this reminds me of old school Rainbow Six
AgentOtaku
Member
Finally got a chance to run through the demo
and its awesome fun!
Not to mention it's proof that you can (with the correct aim-assist/etc.) make a solid controlling shooter with the vita's sticks!
and its awesome fun!
Not to mention it's proof that you can (with the correct aim-assist/etc.) make a solid controlling shooter with the vita's sticks!
I give up. I just re-downloaded it after it locked up a couple times, and right after finishing training, it does the same thing. I swear it's not my system- I haven't had any problems this frequently. I like what I've played, I do! I just think that if I keep trying to get through it, my Vita may be killed from all the hard resets!
Game's audio dropped out and then afterward locked up the Vita. Controls work fine and the game "works" but I dont find anything interesting or remotely captivating about this game other than it being portable shooter for the Vita. Day one really? Do some of you guys just want a portable shooter that much?
This kind of lazy game just gets to me. This is the kind of crap I expect to see on smartphones, not the Vita.
This kind of lazy game just gets to me. This is the kind of crap I expect to see on smartphones, not the Vita.
AgentOtaku
Member
Maybe not day one (unless it getting fantastic reviews), but will definitely pick up when it's on sale
Watch these two videos
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/co-op-reveal-unit-13/726027?
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ces-2012-unit-13/725884?
if they dont change your mind nothing will.
Thanks for sharing. Coop did look fun and some of the other features look like good uses of the Vita features. Can't say it totally changed my feel of the game though based on my play of the demo, but I may revisit it
staticneuron
Member
The game plays well but feels generic at the same time. I am impressed on a technical level but there is no driving motivator for me to purchase the game.
8BitsAtATime
Member
I didnt like it at first but now the demo has grown on me. I just preorder it
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I guess I can turn this into the OP with about an hours worth of work.
Portugeezer
Member
Well people notice the jaggies, higher res and jaggies are less noticeable. All in all the effect is a blurry jaggy mess.
HamPster PamPster
Member
I'm interested in the game but I'm going to hold off at least week to make sure the issues from the demo aren't in the final game.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
And it's done. Thank you to the mod who helped me. A generous human
If anyone gets a good summary or better info, please let me know. I will try and beef up the OP with relevant info but for now, you get the point. Happy......shooting everyone!
Square Triangle
Member
I was like "Where the hell did this OT come from?" lol =P
Will probably buy even though I didn't like the demo, I'm on a Vita high right now.
Should totally add to the title "Unit 13 |OT|- Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"
Or some other dumb shit.
Will probably buy even though I didn't like the demo, I'm on a Vita high right now.
Should totally add to the title "Unit 13 |OT|- Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"
Or some other dumb shit.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I'm sure we will uncover more depth when we get our hands on it.
I did have a simple catch phrase that wasn't smart or anything but it wasn't added in. I don't mind. It's simple and to the point as it is.
Sorry I meant their was a explanation on the certain characters ability during each mission online somewhere
Hispanicguy
Member
Square Triangle
Member
Okay this has seriously helped me out a lot. Needs to be added for sure.