Oh, you must have missed that reverts, grinds, special moves, grabs, manuals, flip tricks, flatland, and special grinds were bound to the same button. Where were you?
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Oh, you must have missed that reverts, grinds, special moves, grabs, manuals, flip tricks, flatland, and special grinds were bound to the same button. Where were you?
tonythedemon
Neo Member
Saw the first in the series and now this. Looks like it will really be good for my PS Vita.
Sure. I'm below bad at this game, but it's cool. Need some competitors on the leaderboards.
I think he's just referring to the fact that tricks are mapped to several of the face buttons with directional combinations as opposed to the one analog system of OlliOlli.
bananafactory
Banned
Haven't seen enough of this one but there was some levels in the first one, I think in "Base", where there was a bunch of snow on the ground and the levels were designed just so perfectly that you would land on these small patches of pavement in between the snow and have JUST enough time to launch into the air as the pavement ended
Thrilling stuff
OneEyeTwoHead
Banned
Christ this game is incredible.
OneEyeTwoHead
Banned
You know those first 2 tutorial levels where it has you do like "5 advanced tricks"? Keep loading that over and over to practice those double analog swift moves. I can do it about 1 out of 3 times now--it's a tricky ass move to pull off and once you do pull it off, it has a long animation time to get it through..but looks amazing.
As the poster already said, don't let go, do it as a swift singular motion like a Street Fighter move.
i was exaggerating obviously... but it was WAY easier to pull off super long trick-combos in THPS...
yeah lol.
Net_Wrecker
Member
The manuals really make a huge difference. Doing long strings of tricks was by far the best feeling from the first game, and it's only been heightened here.
GalacticMouse
Member
Absolutely loving the manuals being added to the mix. It feels like they've really upped their level design this time around too. The THPS2 comparisons are very good...similar to that jump, this game just feels improved and polished up in every way. Loving it so far.
Played through the first one earlier this year. The snow patches in the base section were maddening!
In the new game, there's even challenges in the Aztec section that require you to full combo through the stage. Feels custom built for it, just like the grinding in the ocean section of the first game. Barely puttering along in a manual and then hitting a dip in the terrain to regain speed, barely ollying over a stair section and continuing the combo, etc. So good! Feels fresh in this respect, even having played the first game a few months ago.
breakfuss
Member
Landed a 2m point full stage combo
That feeling!
Seems like more songs are unlocking as you play through it. Very similar feel as the first game, but so far I prefer the first soundtrack.
That feeling!
Seems like more songs are unlocking as you play through it. Very similar feel as the first game, but so far I prefer the first soundtrack.
Goldenroad
Member
After playing this game for an hour or so, I've finally had the issue with my DS4 where the rubber is falling off my left thumb stick. I'm sure it's probably a coincidence, but then I look at this thread title and I'm not so sure.
bananafactory
Banned
bananafactory
Banned
Oh my god that was insane dude.
I had a similar run (not as high point total) and totally biffed the landing at the end...sloppy
feels bad man
bananafactory
Banned
I honestly hadn't followed the game at all, I knew I'd be getting it day 1 anyway so the new art style took me by complete (and pleasant) surprise.
Oh my god that was insane dude.
I had a similar run (not as high point total) and totally biffed the landing at the end...sloppy
feels bad man
The thing is, one of the goals of that stage is to double kickflip in a level long combo. Have to do it all over again...lol.
I always get in the habit doing nosegrinds and the same flip moves when trying to string a combo together. Adding variety while "in the zone" with this game is on a whole other level. The guy at the top of the scoreboard everywhere must be a complete sicko at this.
As somebody who played a lot of OlliOlli 1, you get used to it and it's a great scheme once you do. It may seem strange at first, but keep at it. It was very strange to me when I started playing the first game because I was used to the typical THPS style.
bananafactory
Banned
Heh yeah I stick to holding R1 and just waggling the analog stick back and forth along the bottom half of the axis, I'm probably leaving out a whole range of tricks that are mapped to the upper directions.
Just hanging on for dear life really
orthodoxy1095
Banned
That is filthy good.
I didn't play the original, but this has me pretty hooked so far. Good stuff.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
I need to just straight up ignore the leaderboards for this game lol. I don't have a lot of problems completing levels but some of the scores on the leaderboard are already unreal.
Holy shit.
Just played a bit of this tonight. Never played the first one, but I will definitely play more of this. Gives you that "just one more run" feeling for sure.
Here's the track list if anyone's wondering:
Airglow Fires - Lone
Gardening - Mike Slott
Universal Decay - Ital Tek
Shinra - Ital Tek
Korben Dallas - Falty DL
Always You - Sweatson Klank
Truth - Submerse
Headlights - Troy Gunner
Shoulda Known - Louis Futon, Ganz Remix
Undone - Bobby Tank
Titans - Slugabed
Puds - Kelpe, Morgan Hislop Remix
Draw - Cid Rim Dorian Concept Remix
"L" - Monk
Tape Eater - Tobacco
Saphire - Kyle Cook & Parkinson White
Lust- Starro
Constructive interference - Evil Needle
Airglow Fires - Lone
Gardening - Mike Slott
Universal Decay - Ital Tek
Shinra - Ital Tek
Korben Dallas - Falty DL
Always You - Sweatson Klank
Truth - Submerse
Headlights - Troy Gunner
Shoulda Known - Louis Futon, Ganz Remix
Undone - Bobby Tank
Titans - Slugabed
Puds - Kelpe, Morgan Hislop Remix
Draw - Cid Rim Dorian Concept Remix
"L" - Monk
Tape Eater - Tobacco
Saphire - Kyle Cook & Parkinson White
Lust- Starro
Constructive interference - Evil Needle
Am I missing something with the manuals? I can never do one for some reason, even though I'm holding the stick to the side before I land.
Do you tap x to land in a manual or do you hold it?
Edit: ah, I was just holding the stick as soon as I finished a trick. Have to time it right as you're landing with X. Damn, that's kinda tough lol.
Do you tap x to land in a manual or do you hold it?
Edit: ah, I was just holding the stick as soon as I finished a trick. Have to time it right as you're landing with X. Damn, that's kinda tough lol.
LithiumSpade
Member
Wow, did not realise this was out already. Well, there goes tomorrow I guess. Loved the first one.
TetraGenesis
Member
Goddamn it feels so good to be playing again. I'm rusty but it's all coming back to me. Really digging the improvements they've made to the UI and aesthetics, it definitely has a more approachable appeal now. Which is great since so many people are gonna get to try it! I really hope this one takes off in a way the first didn't.
And to all the new folks who are intimidated and thinking of quitting--DON'T! Not yet! It is exceptionally difficult to get a hang of the controls but as soon as it clicks it's smooth skating. Honestly, you just fill out the nuances but the mechanics become second nature and it's so rewarding.
A couple Hot Tips (based on things I remember struggling with when learning):
- Press X early! Don't try hitting it right as you land, hit it a millisecond before. Think of it as bracing yourself for the landing, correcting your stance right before impact. But you're still withing a couple feet over your landing. You'll start to really feel the rhythm as you practice. Remember, pressing X too early and netting a "Sick!" landing is better totally ruining your trick with a Sloppy landing because you waited too long.
- An Ollie is just another trick. It's not your default jump like in Tony Hawk. There's hardly an instance where you should be jumping with an Ollie instead of just rotating your stick a bit as you lift and propelling yourself up with an Impossible or some other advanced trick.
- Use any direction on the stick to initiate a grind (Hold R or L at the same time to make it an advanced grind) but know that holding Down over a grindable surface will magnetize you slightly and pull you down to the rail (etc.) which starts your grind sooner and can be the difference between catching the tail end of a rail and continuing your combo...or overshooting your jump and bailing.
- If you've got big air in a jump, use L or R to put a few spins in there. They're an easy way to further your combo without doing much as you glide down. Just BE SURE to exit the spin with enough time to safely recover your stance and nail the landing with X. This is still one of my biggest problems. I'm always spinning and Icarus-ing my way to a big disappointing bail when I make one rotation too many.
- On long rails, trick off and land back on the rail with a different grind. That's two extra multipliers right there and a long enough rail can see you changing grinds 5-6 times, rocketing your combo in a relatively safe way. (Go ahead and throw some spins in those tricks in between grinds for even more multipliers!)
There's a ton more I could say (and I'm certainly no expert) but those are some simple fundamental lessons I had to learn myself that made the game so much more fun when I did.
And to all the new folks who are intimidated and thinking of quitting--DON'T! Not yet! It is exceptionally difficult to get a hang of the controls but as soon as it clicks it's smooth skating. Honestly, you just fill out the nuances but the mechanics become second nature and it's so rewarding.
A couple Hot Tips (based on things I remember struggling with when learning):
- Press X early! Don't try hitting it right as you land, hit it a millisecond before. Think of it as bracing yourself for the landing, correcting your stance right before impact. But you're still withing a couple feet over your landing. You'll start to really feel the rhythm as you practice. Remember, pressing X too early and netting a "Sick!" landing is better totally ruining your trick with a Sloppy landing because you waited too long.
- An Ollie is just another trick. It's not your default jump like in Tony Hawk. There's hardly an instance where you should be jumping with an Ollie instead of just rotating your stick a bit as you lift and propelling yourself up with an Impossible or some other advanced trick.
- Use any direction on the stick to initiate a grind (Hold R or L at the same time to make it an advanced grind) but know that holding Down over a grindable surface will magnetize you slightly and pull you down to the rail (etc.) which starts your grind sooner and can be the difference between catching the tail end of a rail and continuing your combo...or overshooting your jump and bailing.
- If you've got big air in a jump, use L or R to put a few spins in there. They're an easy way to further your combo without doing much as you glide down. Just BE SURE to exit the spin with enough time to safely recover your stance and nail the landing with X. This is still one of my biggest problems. I'm always spinning and Icarus-ing my way to a big disappointing bail when I make one rotation too many.
- On long rails, trick off and land back on the rail with a different grind. That's two extra multipliers right there and a long enough rail can see you changing grinds 5-6 times, rocketing your combo in a relatively safe way. (Go ahead and throw some spins in those tricks in between grinds for even more multipliers!)
There's a ton more I could say (and I'm certainly no expert) but those are some simple fundamental lessons I had to learn myself that made the game so much more fun when I did.
Yep, and it is too bad too. Really wanted to take my progress on the road with me tomorrow.
TetraGenesis
Member
God, that feeling. Can't wait to shake off the rust and start hitting those million+ combos again. Only played the first couple levels so far, excited to try out manuals! That's a game changer!
Sheesh, these are all songs I've heard before and have liked on Soundcloud. That's crazy.
If they would've thrown some Mr. Carmack in there I would've showed up at their HQ with my wallet to buy an OST.
SpasilliumX11
Member
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Auron_Kale
Member
Still on the first set of levels, the rust is coming off so just nailing a 91k score felt good again. But I'm 5-starring each amateur level before moving on.
Had a brain fart in how to grind the train until I looked it up on gamefaqs and did just what they suggested, lol.
Also to newcomers, practice in the skatepark if you feel unsure about things. I still run through the tutorials myself when I need to take a breather.
Had a brain fart in how to grind the train until I looked it up on gamefaqs and did just what they suggested, lol.
Also to newcomers, practice in the skatepark if you feel unsure about things. I still run through the tutorials myself when I need to take a breather.
StylesClash
Member
Holy shit I suck at this. Hitting x to land and not jump is seriously fucking with me hardcore. All those years of tony hawk and skate have just ruined me for this game.
Auron_Kale
Member
Again, don't ignore the tutorials, as they will help make the controls "click" after a while. It'll take some time, but you get used to the X button being your landing button.
levelplane
Neo Member
Lone is on this!? Holy crap, downloading this ASAP.
First one's soundtrack was ace. Looks like this one follows suit.
I didn't even play Tony Hawk that much but hitting X while landing is also something I mess up all the time.....in the first one though..haven't played this one yet. I will get arround to it during the weekend.