opticalmace
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It's not really a shmup. Velocity Ultra was frankly more like a puzzle game than a shmup.
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Velocity 2x - Review thread
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It's not really a shmup. Velocity Ultra was frankly more like a puzzle game than a shmup.
You know I'm specifically talking about the people clamoring for less "indie" games.
This isn't really a shmup either.
We've been telling you it'll be great for forever!!
Yes they did! The games been in cert for a while now I'm sure so they had plenty of time. I'm buying it because I have plenty of extra funds from when they announced it for PS+. Gotta redirect that stuff back into Futurlab if possible.
Mikey Jr.
Member
Never played the first one. It was a mini, wasn't it? On ps3?
Dunno, just had a 7/10 score in my mind. Nothing personal. Glad it's getting high scores.
That thread was so stupid, do people really want middling launch retail games on PS+ vs. a brand new high quality indie title? It's sad that indie titles are looked down upon by so many, they are far better than a lot of disc-based titles.
First a PSP mini, then re-released as "Velocity Ultra" on Vita and later PS3.
The original was a mini. Then it was remade for Vita (And later PS3 and PC) as Velocity Ultra. Fully recommend checking it out
Oh it's not? Interesting. I remember getting Super Stardust HD and while I recognized that it was a good game, I didn't like it at all and got bored of it really quickly. I guess there's no reason not to give this a try tomorrow since it's free on Plus.
Persona RS
Member
You can use that argument every month. "What if you don't like *insert genre*?".
I'd rather see good indie games on PS+ than mediocre AAA titles.
SerTapTap
Member
I wonder how young those people are too. In the SNES days it would have been an amazing value to get a game with as much content as this for $60. Love me some 16 bit shmups but content heavy they were not.
Don't be, Sony still pays them for wholesale price. If it's not on PS+, then it might not get as much exposure as it deserves.
Ok, I admit it, I laughed out loud at this
SerTapTap
Member
Not necessarily; PS+ is 100% up for debate. Just Cause 2 for instance generated no money but some others apparently get lumpsome or per-download payments. Probably not wholesale in most cases, but indies wouldn't go in for it if they didn't think it was worth it.
Still surprised Futurlab went for it--usually indies have been doing a "first released game is on PS+" thing, where futurlab is reasonably well established, or so I thought.
Hrm. I think I'm going to have to play this game.
Stone Ocean
Member
I knew it might have ended up great after all the people in the Plus thread saying it would be great but dayumn
Never talking shit about PS plus ever again.
Never talking shit about PS plus ever again.
There will be months you don't get a genre you like. The very nature of the service implies as much.
At any rate, super excited to get home and play this!
Cyborg
Member
Free for PS+ ? Wow... Great review
UnlovedJew
Member
This game honestly makes the month of PS Plus awesome. Rather this than Knack or Shadow Fall any day of the week.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Love the video, thanks!
breakfuss
Member
Was there any doubt this would review well? I don't think people in the PS+ thread were so much concerned with its "indie" designation as they were the type of game it is. That said, my previous indifference has been slightly upgraded due to the platforming. Didn't realize that was such an integral part. Looks pretty neat.
yeah i'd definitely give it a try even if you're not into the genre traditionally. it's very much a shmup for people who don't like shmups because it blends design elements of exploration + puzzle solving, racing game and action platforming into the core mechanics of a shmup.
it's even harder to untangle because futurlab have a really close relationship with sony and sony help finance their games, as opposed to going to a third party like square-enix, sop it probably takes that investment into account
i don't think futurlab are that well established (they make great games, but they only have 6,500 followers on twitter and most fans are the niche vita indie audience). i think being the best reviewed game in the ps+ for this month and on a popular platform like ps4 will really help get their name out.
it's even harder to untangle because futurlab have a really close relationship with sony and sony help finance their games, as opposed to going to a third party like square-enix, sop it probably takes that investment into account
i don't think futurlab are that well established (they make great games, but they only have 6,500 followers on twitter and most fans are the niche vita indie audience). i think being the best reviewed game in the ps+ for this month and on a popular platform like ps4 will really help get their name out.
Ok now I feel bad. That looks so awesome and smooth. It's cross-buy too. I'm in.
Goodacre0081
Member
pretty sure they're compensated for each download
Miles Quaritch
Member
Fantastic reviews. Enjoyed the first and I can't wait to play this one tomorrow.
Does anyone know what time PS+ updates in the UK?
Does anyone know what time PS+ updates in the UK?
Jimmyfenix
Member
Usually when the store updates. Hope the store updates as soon as possible tomorrow
who am i kidding 
Dr_LucienSanchez
Banned
But what about knack on plus?!?
Can't wait for this tonight. Just debating whether to play it on vita or ps4. Also, does anybody know how much the dlc costs?
Can't wait for this tonight. Just debating whether to play it on vita or ps4. Also, does anybody know how much the dlc costs?
That looks insane
ly awesome.
Uno Venova
Banned
I'd much prefer a middling game for PS+ if it was one of those high budget games, even if this is a fantastic game, being indie without the popcorn flick advertising extravaganza aspect just kills it for me.
Jimmyfenix
Member
LookAtMeGo
Member
Sweeeet. Can't wait to play it! Looks like so much fun.
Wavering Radiant
Member
wow O.O
guess Futurlab
wasnt kidding when they said it was going to be GotY...
guess Futurlab
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RedAssedApe
Banned
awesome/10
eat crow ps+ whiners.
eat crow ps+ whiners.