The glow really helps, but it doesn't quite solve the problem with streams. Maybe I should just find how to activate the Random modifier (I assume the game has one) and then play a bunch of songs with 16th streams and brute force myself into getting used to it, heh.
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The glow really helps, but it doesn't quite solve the problem with streams. Maybe I should just find how to activate the Random modifier (I assume the game has one) and then play a bunch of songs with 16th streams and brute force myself into getting used to it, heh.
Transistor
Banned
Got my Xotic Edition in the other day. Definitely one of the coolest special editions I've bought so far
The Bankslammer
Member
i totally didn't notice it, lol. huh
just tried playing a track and i see it now, but still not really readily picking them out. ah well, never really had much of a problem in the first place and i'll have an easier time noticing they're there now that i know what i'm looking for.
Unlocked 6BFX
Time to get murdered
If I stop posting pls send ambulance
edit: I just realized something that is just about as cool if it was intentional or unintentional - 4 TRAX has a triangle-shaped motif (pyramid has 4 sides) and 6 TRAX has a square-shaped motif (cube has 6 sides)
And uh, 6TFX has hexagons because
uh
yeah
i got nothing
Time to get murdered
If I stop posting pls send ambulance
edit: I just realized something that is just about as cool if it was intentional or unintentional - 4 TRAX has a triangle-shaped motif (pyramid has 4 sides) and 6 TRAX has a square-shaped motif (cube has 6 sides)
And uh, 6TFX has hexagons because
uh
yeah
i got nothing
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Agreed, so glad I took a leap of fate with the LE, the OST is fucking awesome.
Remembrance
Member
I can't get the timing right for these sequences either. Been working on the end sequence of One Juicy Step since last week, and still haven't gotten through it once.
The fact is that missing one will throw the timing on the rest out of whack, and it's very hard to recover if your timing was early.
5 hour mark impressions: 6TFX is everything I imagined it to be. Holy cow.
The analog sticks add a flavor reminiscent of Theatrhythm and similar, except now it's both hands doing it.
Still gonna be a long road getting completely acclimatized to the layout. Streams remain a moderate problem unless I've played the chart many times and can recall if the first note is left or right hand.
Also in harder charts, I tend to autopilot and accidentally hit up or triangle for the blue notes just out of force of habit. Heh.
Reassessed opinion of BGA: I like what the game is going for. The difference between playing Heavy Day and the other tracks is not a subtle one. I mean, yeah, no one can really deny the fact that it's simply a lot more economical to do these than fully animated BGA, but in the end, it supports the gameplay and the music and that's all that matters. Chalk it up to half an aesthetic and half a practical choice that works out. When you had amazing talent like D working on the game, DJMAX tracks were honestly half about the music, and half about the BGA. Now that the visualizations are literally there solely to support the music, it's all about the music now. And again, I can't stress how amazing this setlist is (crossover from Cyclon and all). It probably ranks right on top of any DJMAX soundtrack for me, edging out Portable 2 and Black Square.
Losing keysounds, I'm still not too keen about, but having spent two years of my life chopping up multitracks into note sounds with O2Jam, I can relate to the struggle, so whatever.
In terms of music: I know a lot of the nostalgia draw of the game are the returning composers from DJMAX, but the additions and guest tracks are all kinds of awesome, from Heavy Day (lol) to Collaboration.
And I'm really, really glad that a lot of the music is making its way out of the limited exposure of an arcade game (Cyclon) into a slightly-less-limited exposure of the VITA userbase. You can import a VITA, worst case. You can't magic an arcade into existence within travelling distance. (RIP Technika 3's soundtrack. Mobile DJMAX doesn't count kk)
The analog sticks add a flavor reminiscent of Theatrhythm and similar, except now it's both hands doing it.
Still gonna be a long road getting completely acclimatized to the layout. Streams remain a moderate problem unless I've played the chart many times and can recall if the first note is left or right hand.
Also in harder charts, I tend to autopilot and accidentally hit up or triangle for the blue notes just out of force of habit. Heh.
Reassessed opinion of BGA: I like what the game is going for. The difference between playing Heavy Day and the other tracks is not a subtle one. I mean, yeah, no one can really deny the fact that it's simply a lot more economical to do these than fully animated BGA, but in the end, it supports the gameplay and the music and that's all that matters. Chalk it up to half an aesthetic and half a practical choice that works out. When you had amazing talent like D working on the game, DJMAX tracks were honestly half about the music, and half about the BGA. Now that the visualizations are literally there solely to support the music, it's all about the music now. And again, I can't stress how amazing this setlist is (crossover from Cyclon and all). It probably ranks right on top of any DJMAX soundtrack for me, edging out Portable 2 and Black Square.
Losing keysounds, I'm still not too keen about, but having spent two years of my life chopping up multitracks into note sounds with O2Jam, I can relate to the struggle, so whatever.
In terms of music: I know a lot of the nostalgia draw of the game are the returning composers from DJMAX, but the additions and guest tracks are all kinds of awesome, from Heavy Day (lol) to Collaboration.
And I'm really, really glad that a lot of the music is making its way out of the limited exposure of an arcade game (Cyclon) into a slightly-less-limited exposure of the VITA userbase. You can import a VITA, worst case. You can't magic an arcade into existence within travelling distance. (RIP Technika 3's soundtrack. Mobile DJMAX doesn't count kk)
I disappeared to 6fx as soon as I unlocked it, lol. When you're used to a much harder set of games you just crave the challenge.
Just wait until you have to deal with Stargazer in World Tour, jeeeeeezzzz.
Speaking of which, it appears a new one will appear each 5 levels (& then I assume every 10 later on), which was soooo much more consistant than what DJMAX Portable 3 did.
Seriously, aside from the 99,999 combo AGAIN, they pretty much fixed everything that I disliked about the DJMAX series, mainly the extremely tedious grind for stuff to be unlocked.
Speaking of which, it appears a new one will appear each 5 levels (& then I assume every 10 later on), which was soooo much more consistant than what DJMAX Portable 3 did.
Seriously, aside from the 99,999 combo AGAIN, they pretty much fixed everything that I disliked about the DJMAX series, mainly the extremely tedious grind for stuff to be unlocked.
Man Portable 3.
I worked so hard to unlock the last song.
And then I realized I was too burnt out to even enjoy it.
Dangerblade
Member
I can't wait much longer for the PAL version of this. ;_;
Holy shit I forgot all about that. Portable 3 was such a massive disappointment to me. Still, Xlasher, IF and Waiting For the Sun are god tier. Just a shame none of them had really hard charts (aside from the awkwardness of the remix system...)
Holy shit I forgot all about that. Portable 3 was such a massive disappointment to me. Still, Xlasher, IF and Waiting For the Sun are god tier. Just a shame none of them had really hard charts (aside from the awkwardness of the remix system...)
StarCreator
Member
It's funny that I've had the game for two weeks yet I've not even played it enough to unlock Heavy Day. I wish I had more time to play games.
Please keep posting impressions so I can live vicariously through you guys!
Please keep posting impressions so I can live vicariously through you guys!
chrominance
Member
I think the max combo only gets saved after each song. Easiest way I can explain is with an example:
Song 1: All combo, 400 notes = 400 max combo
Song 2: All combo, 350 notes = 750 max combo
Song 3: 125 notes hit, then a break, then 300 notes hit = still 750 max combo, because the 125 notes you hit before the break don't get added to your between-songs total.
That's how it seemed to work for me when I was doing the hard mission in the first nightclub, anyway.
Oh for fucksake. Guess I'll just do that mission again later.
I eventually figured it out, but thanks, you nailed this!
Omg I got a 91% judgment on the Normal mission of the WOMB stage. JUST BARELY passed.
......so why the hell is the EASY mission harder?
Edit: Blarg, 91% on the Hard mission & I need 95%. Least I'm finally in the 90s range. Edit 2: HOW THE HELL HAVE I GOTTEN THE EXACT SAME PERCENTAGE 4 TIMES IN A ROW.
......so why the hell is the EASY mission harder?
Edit: Blarg, 91% on the Hard mission & I need 95%. Least I'm finally in the 90s range. Edit 2: HOW THE HELL HAVE I GOTTEN THE EXACT SAME PERCENTAGE 4 TIMES IN A ROW.
ButtonGAF here. I hate using the touchscreen.
I felt like there were some stages were the easier missions were actually harder to achieve.
I'm playing with buttons.
I can't put this game down.
Ah, all of the songs I adore (and aren't on the OST) are by Rinat Arinos, and aren't available for purchase in any form. TT_TT
At least Boomerang is on Soundcloud. ;_;
Touchscreen all the way.
At least Boomerang is on Soundcloud. ;_;
Touchscreen all the way.
I prefer touching the buttons.
Finally reached level 50 & FINALLY got 5.1.5.0. Hoping the chart is as fun as the song is as great. Just about got half of the DJ icons as well
Also MEGATON: if you lose your combo in Free Style during a song, quickly quick the song & go back to song select. YOU'LL KEEP THE PREVIOUS COMBO YOU HAD BEFORE STARTING THE SONG.
Finally reached level 50 & FINALLY got 5.1.5.0. Hoping the chart is as fun as the song is as great. Just about got half of the DJ icons as well
Also MEGATON: if you lose your combo in Free Style during a song, quickly quick the song & go back to song select. YOU'LL KEEP THE PREVIOUS COMBO YOU HAD BEFORE STARTING THE SONG.
HypnoDarkrai
Member
this game is hard, but it's really fun o-o
so is the update not coming?
so is the update not coming?
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Oh wow, you don't even need to exit the game? This'll make 99999 a much less tedious endeavor.
I think basically clear the song in 4TRAX/6TRAX/6TRAX FX to unlock it in Freestyle. It's gonna be a bit of a pain to tell which songs I've already cleared since you only get the rating information in the arcade mode & Play Count will crash the game since you need to clear every song on every pattern for a trophy.
Remembrance
Member
After 5 days of practice, I conquered that alternating sequence at the end of One Juicy Step and got the All Combo.
Now I can actually play other songs again.
I would probably have never noticed that.
Now I can actually play other songs again.
I would probably have never noticed that.
HypnoDarkrai
Member
Will I keep my combo in freestyle if I play another mode?
Alright, I'm -still- hitting up or triangle on instinct for the blue notes. Too many years of that being ingrained.
I'm just going to go back to 6T, and spam difficulty 6-8 songs with Random till I completely burn that out of my system.
edit: Narrowed it down to spamming Boomerang 6T Random over and over and it's slowly solving my reading issues, especially for streams. Might as well do the 99999 grind on this track on Random.
\o/
I'm just going to go back to 6T, and spam difficulty 6-8 songs with Random till I completely burn that out of my system.
edit: Narrowed it down to spamming Boomerang 6T Random over and over and it's slowly solving my reading issues, especially for streams. Might as well do the 99999 grind on this track on Random.
\o/
Loving this game, wow. Needs more attention for sure. I wasn't crazy about P4D but I'm loving this. Actually find using the touch screen is easier than button inputs in this one, surprisingly. Easier to hit those arrow notes too.
Those that are on the fence, if you dug DJ Max, you'll love this.
Those that are on the fence, if you dug DJ Max, you'll love this.
Sadly there is no keysounds on this game, even the mobile releases of DJMAX has keysounds.
Absolutely. It'll say in the bottom left corner when you return what your current combo is.
CoolBatteryCharge
Member
I spent half an hour last night just blasting the World Tour menu music.
guybrushfreeman
Unconfirmed Member
No break sounds feels so weird. When I miss a note it feels like the button didn't work rather than I pressed it at the wrong time. It's taking some getting used to I guess. Otherwise I'm loving pretty much everything. The challenges are a fun addition and 6TRAX FX is enjoyable although it ramps up in difficulty really quickly. Just need to play more I guess. Also I can't imagine using touch. Is there anyone really trying the harder stuff that way?
I'd say touch outside FX is a lot more intuitive, and it's a lot easier to swap between regular notes and flicks/drags. However the lack of tactile feedback really, really hurts accuracy on 8s and higher for me.
And 6TFX just feels messed up on touch as far as I'm concerned. feels so weird having a completely different action for the triggers alongside the gentle caress of the touchscreen's glass on your fingertips.
And 6TFX just feels messed up on touch as far as I'm concerned. feels so weird having a completely different action for the triggers alongside the gentle caress of the touchscreen's glass on your fingertips.
Acquiescence
Member
This game is reviewing really well. I'm going to pick it up at around Christmas time methinks.
HypnoDarkrai
Member
Found the "Dog Bite" SFX required for the trophy, it's the Normal mission (& rather easy) when you reach level
in World Tour. Seems a bit random, though I'm guessing the "Bang Vox" one is gonna be the final mission in World Tour
Though damn, missions where you HAVE to get so many breaks don't seem doable on Hard, especially when one requires a whopping 40.
WHY THE BLOODY HELL DO I KEEP GETTING A 91% JUD. EVERY SINGLE FREAKIN' TIME I PLAY THE LV. 35 HARD MISSION OF WORLD TOUR!?!?!?
Edit: Of course after saying this, I tried upping the speed to 2.5 to help read certain sections better & now I'm at 93%. Getting closer, but damn, I want to be done with this mission & move on.
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Though damn, missions where you HAVE to get so many breaks don't seem doable on Hard, especially when one requires a whopping 40.
WHY THE BLOODY HELL DO I KEEP GETTING A 91% JUD. EVERY SINGLE FREAKIN' TIME I PLAY THE LV. 35 HARD MISSION OF WORLD TOUR!?!?!?
Edit: Of course after saying this, I tried upping the speed to 2.5 to help read certain sections better & now I'm at 93%. Getting closer, but damn, I want to be done with this mission & move on.