BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
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Been wanting for the longest but never got around to it.
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How is Borderlands 2 on vita?
- Thread starter BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
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rubbish - game is great
JumpJeff84
Member
I was interested, but haven't played it due to the complaints about how poor the frame rate is.
Flying Toaster
Member
Interesting concept, but not so cool integration.
I would pass unless you were absolutely 100% hardcore into borderlands.
I would pass unless you were absolutely 100% hardcore into borderlands.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
I personally haven't played it, but there should be a lot of impressions here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=812206&highlight=borderlands+2+ot
thekonamicode
Member
If you ever wanted to imagine what Borderlands would have played like on PS2, here is your answer.
SatoAilDarko
Member
Is it cross-save with PS3? Could use it in between PS3 play sessions.
FriedConsole
Banned
I find it playable. The framerate fluctuates depending on what is going on. You won't see the slower framerate until you get farther into the game. Playing on PSTV (despite perfect controls) it is much more noticeably on frame rate drops than Vita so I think I will stick to it on the Vita. Purposely never using the PS3 version despite owning it because I probably can never go back. Lots of fun if you aren't a 60FPS perfection person.
You have to manually sync it from the main menu. Not tried it myself.
It is, yes.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Controls and design was fine. But the framerate is godawful, and the promised patches to improve performance never materialized. One patch arrived but it did not help AT ALL.
I played almost 30 hours but just couldn't take the performance issues anymore, it seemed to get worse the further into the game I got.
So much potential, but it was a technical mess.
I played almost 30 hours but just couldn't take the performance issues anymore, it seemed to get worse the further into the game I got.
So much potential, but it was a technical mess.
Live Free or Die
Banned
Awesome.
MadMike22089
Member
Framerate issues, crashes, and frequent disconnects caused me give up on this shoddy port early on. The controls are a mess, but can be remapped to make them bearable.
Definitely not worth picking it up unless you REALLY want to play Borderlands 2 on the go.
Definitely not worth picking it up unless you REALLY want to play Borderlands 2 on the go.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Horrible plain and simple avoid it on vita
Shift Gorden
Neo Member
Same comments as most of the folk here. Honestly, I played it for only 30 mins and then uninstalled it.
Muramasa Rebirth then sucked me in
Muramasa Rebirth then sucked me in
IdreamofHIME
Member
Everyone will trash the framerate.
But for me it was acceptable, however it was the teeny weeny tiny text that made me stop playing. It was actually straining my eyes to try read that shit.
But for me it was acceptable, however it was the teeny weeny tiny text that made me stop playing. It was actually straining my eyes to try read that shit.
Goldenroad
Member
I'm holding out until it becomes a PS+ freebie.
Ruud_Luiten
Member
This! If you never played Borderlands 2 on consoles or pc, you'll love Borderlands 2 on Vita.
It's just a great game!
ALLseeingEYE
Member
It depends on your tolerance for frame-rate issues.
It's a great game that is totally playable and fun Vita. I had an awesome time with it, and still like playing it a lot. I would highly recommend it unless you can't stand low framerates.
It's a great game that is totally playable and fun Vita. I had an awesome time with it, and still like playing it a lot. I would highly recommend it unless you can't stand low framerates.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Awful framerate. I thought it was tolerable the first few areas but either it got worse or I became more aware of it as I progressed. Sold it.
Also, it's missing dlc.
Also, it's missing dlc.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
Wow, I mean I honestly thought it was a terrific little port!
My biggest issue is the bullet lag. It takes like half a second for the port to process your bullets colliding with enemies, making every gun feel like a Torgue weapon except worse since you can miss point blank shots.
Firing at moving enemies with proper leading can still result in the enemy scooting out of the way of your bullets, which is just horribly frustrating on top of the framerate and audio issues.
EDIT: And yes, I have the PC version to compare it to. The gunplay is just noticeably worse, no question about it.
Firing at moving enemies with proper leading can still result in the enemy scooting out of the way of your bullets, which is just horribly frustrating on top of the framerate and audio issues.
EDIT: And yes, I have the PC version to compare it to. The gunplay is just noticeably worse, no question about it.
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
really bad
really
Controls are terrible, runs slowly, looks cheap.
really
Controls are terrible, runs slowly, looks cheap.
acheron_xl
Member
I haven't had that many problems. Motion aiming is surprisingly good.
reptilescorpio
Member
I was really impressed in terms of how little they had to cut down to get it up and running on Vita but the framerate is too low for me.
They also made zero effort towards improving the menu/UI for the Vita and touchscreens. Extremely poor effort on that end.
They also made zero effort towards improving the menu/UI for the Vita and touchscreens. Extremely poor effort on that end.
sturgboski
Member
They made a lot of concessions to get it to run even close to how it does now. Essentially the selling point is it's Borderlands 2 on the go (with caveats). Too had they kind of stopped supporting it. I think there is one more bug/performance patch coming. They arent even bothering with the rest of the DLC. Its a shame they didn't at least bring over the missing pieces from the first season pass.
Slappers Only
Junior Member
I played about 8 hours of it over a roadtrip this summer. It's... impressive that it exists, but, honestly, leaves a lot to be desired.
If you can play it in any other form, even a low-end, still-kicking-in-you-parents'-den PC, do that instead.
If you can play it in any other form, even a low-end, still-kicking-in-you-parents'-den PC, do that instead.
BuckRobotron
Member
Even if not ideal I think it turned out surprisingly well given the handheld platform, having kept it on my memory card since I picked up the Borderlands 2 Vita bundle. However, I'm being a little forgiving here as I'm--for now--biased to playing on handhelds between busy days and preferring to leave the TVs to playing movies.
I have no doubt I could get a better variant by, say, picking up the 360 version relative to this...but it was a very nice pack-in I considered perhaps $20 value when it essentially tagged along with the Vita I was getting. So, good for what it offers on handheld, but if that is not a factor get another version.
I have no doubt I could get a better variant by, say, picking up the 360 version relative to this...but it was a very nice pack-in I considered perhaps $20 value when it essentially tagged along with the Vita I was getting. So, good for what it offers on handheld, but if that is not a factor get another version.
Baron Von Beans
Member
I never played a Borderlands game before this. I bought it from the buy/sell thread. I've really enjoyed all the time I've played. I'm a sniper class, and despite the frame rate drops I rarely have problems dispatching enemies. The game is a joy to play, especially having it anywhere you go. Yes, there are issues, but I've played buggier games. There are times though when the game is silly smooth for me, an it is beautiful. I know nice counted at least 9-10 red dots on my radar at many times, too.
A few weeks ago I fired up the ps plus version of BL2, to compare the two. I was afraid I was going to see a revelation in how it looks and plays. The PS3 version loads STUPID fast- and that's my biggest take away from it. I played for about an hour on PS3. There may have been one more enemy on screen in some fights, two to three in others, but every thing else felt fairly similar. The aiming was a little smoother, more consistently.
I prefer the vita version though, hands down. Full price retail might be a bit steep if you're on the fence. But for half off or so, you can't go wrong.
A few weeks ago I fired up the ps plus version of BL2, to compare the two. I was afraid I was going to see a revelation in how it looks and plays. The PS3 version loads STUPID fast- and that's my biggest take away from it. I played for about an hour on PS3. There may have been one more enemy on screen in some fights, two to three in others, but every thing else felt fairly similar. The aiming was a little smoother, more consistently.
I prefer the vita version though, hands down. Full price retail might be a bit steep if you're on the fence. But for half off or so, you can't go wrong.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
It's terrible on vita.
Framerate is too slow for the default controller sensitivity. Turn it down 1-2 notches and it becomes MUCH more playable. It's decent. Sanctuary is where framerates are the worst as well as capt flynt's ship. Outside of that it is not so bad. Not like the PS3 version was much better anyway.
It definitely has more than 4 enemies at once. Lot of hyperbole going on overstating the severity of the downgrades.
If you want Borderlands on the go, it's fine.
But if they ever release BL1/2/TPS on PS4, I'll be in remote play heaven.
Actually I found the decreased enemy count to be a benefit when soloing, making the game a bit easier to manage when solo TVHM. (But it's more than 4 enemies)
It definitely has more than 4 enemies at once. Lot of hyperbole going on overstating the severity of the downgrades.
If you want Borderlands on the go, it's fine.
But if they ever release BL1/2/TPS on PS4, I'll be in remote play heaven.
Actually I found the decreased enemy count to be a benefit when soloing, making the game a bit easier to manage when solo TVHM. (But it's more than 4 enemies)