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Vita PSN Game & Service Thread | December 2013 |

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Totobeni

An blind dancing ho
<3 you too, Toto. :)
Even though our tastes differ, VitaGAF isn't the same without you. :)

Other than losing points for being on the Vita, is there a reason the Vita version of Blackgate scores a 61 while the 3DS version of Blackgate has a 71?

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I gave Blackgate a 4/10.

maybe it's higher on 3DS because the magic of 3D effect? I dunoo, but that game is not 70% or "average" at all.
 

nampad

Member
Tearaway has an article in the New York Times today.

The majority of NYT readers probably have never heard of a Vita before.

German mainstream press Spiegel Online also had a glowing review of the game after they have just played 1 1/2 hours of the game (it's their format). The Tearaway article was twice to thrice as long as for other games. The author really liked it.

http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/games/playstation-vita-spiel-tearaway-angespielt-a-936718.html


<3 you too, Toto. :)
Even though our tastes differ, VitaGAF isn't the same without you. :)

Other than losing points for being on the Vita, is there a reason the Vita version of Blackgate scores a 61 while the 3DS version of Blackgate has a 71?

The 3DS version only has 4 review entries at Metacritic so the low scores don't make it into the metascore. And 4 reviews isn't really much.
It doesn't make any sense but 'Vita tax' :p

Worse offender is actually VLR which also scores 5 points higher on 3DS although it has a savegame breaking bug the Vita doesn't have and of course the Vita version looks much better.
 

Steel

Banned
Bought Terraria. That game is 30mb. I paid almost 15 dollars so that's like 50 cents per megabyte.

Thought the same thing.... Seems fun though, the controls seem somewhat iffy on the aiming end so far though.

Edit: Actually pinching to zoom in makes the aiming better.
 

RpgN

Junior Member
Virtue's Last Reward is fantastic, it took me by complete surprise. It's the kind of game I would have missed out on if it wasn't for PS plus. 4 endings done and more are left (will 100% the game).

That is all.
 

Skyzard

Banned
I heard the LBP DLC is new levels as well so definitely getting that. First time right?

Thought the same thing.... Seems fun though, the controls seem somewhat iffy on the aiming end so far though.

Game downloaded a 32mb patch and ended up being 62mb for me. Controls are actually pretty decent - just got to get used to switching between manual and smart cursor and knowing how they work.

Although digging in smart cursor can be a little finicky - really need to know how to point the analogues but it's a lot faster than manual mode.

Bought Terraria yet, VanWinkle?

While DBZ is subnative the frame rate is good, and so are the load times.

More impressions? Subnative but okay looking? Textures? Gameplay? :)

Need to see a video, can't wait to see mutant mudds and eurfloria hd too. No money for any of them but need to fix that asap.

Started a new world in Terraria with a bit more breathing room (and now that I know I'm supposed to be collecting ores lol) - lot more space between the corruptions and got a merchant already. Next up is the grapple hook and some hearts. Would be nice to play in MP though.

I should say - the framerate doesn't feel quite as solid in this world in some parts...more snowy areas closeup may have something to do with it despite being a medium sized world instead of large. Hopefully when it gets that update they improve that too, no doubt they'll have enough people giving feedback (hopefully). 1156 ratings in the UK store within the first week.

And just thought I'd ask again - Anyone made any SoundShapes levels? Would love to try some of VitaGAF's.
 
is it wrong for me to expect walking dead 2 to release on vita alongside ps3?

I thought that was the whole point to releasing season 1 on vita. :(

who's got the deets as to when eps 1 drops on vita?
 

Grinchy

Banned
After playing like 70+ hours of Terraria on PC, it's going to be interesting to see if I can get used to these controls. I'm just messing around with the demo.
 

Takao

Banned
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is it wrong for me to expect walking dead 2 to release on vita alongside ps3?

I thought that was the whole point to releasing season 1 on vita. :(

who's got the deets as to when eps 1 drops on vita?

Next year.
 

Spiegel

Member
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Looks pretty good. Like a full PS3 game and not a PS3 game with downgraded shaders and effects like most multiplatform releases.
 

VanWinkle

Member
Playing DBZ right now and it looks quite good. The shaders and lighting remind me more of a PS3 game with lower res. Definitely one of the better looking subnative games out there.

Runner 2 looks and runs beauifully with native res and 60fps. Such a joy. Mutant Mudds looks awesome too, though it's admitedly a less graphically intensive game.

A few screenshots:

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hows DBZ look in motion compared to the screens?

just off the screens it's actually looking pretty decent to me.

edit: thanks for all the screens guys. look great!
 

Tapejara

Member
Runner 2 looks and runs beauifully with native res and 60fps. Such a joy. Mutant Mudds looks awesome too, though it's admitedly a less graphically intensive game.

Console version of Runner 2 looked gorgeous. Can't wait to see how it looks real time on a Vita. But your screenshot will have to do for now :p.

Just bought Lumines from a fellow gaffer, pretty excited since I really liked the demo.

Lumines is awesome; if you liked the demo you'll love the full game. Speaking of which, I still need to clear Voyage mode. I've had the game since launch and still can't beat it lol.
 

Sol1dus

Member
Hard to tell. Maybe some Nintendo-specific sites scored the 3DS version higher than some of the PS-specific sites rated the Vita version.

Technically impressive for 3ds, underwhelming for Vita.(my thoughts)

Thanks for your impressions. guess I'll get it.

Dragon's Crown is horrible, stay away from it (don't listen to Corrosivefrost he is good person and I like him but DC is boring-fest)

*other people hate it as well

Missed the sale anyway. :p


Just bought Lumines from a fellow gaffer, pretty excited since I really liked the demo.

While DBZ is subnative the frame rate is good, and so are the load times.

SOOOOO PPUUUUMMMPPEEEEDDDD. hows the gameplay?
 

Figboy79

Aftershock LA
Dragon's Crown is awesome.

God damn, Toto, you hate everything that's not Gurumin or Folklore
I love Folklore as well; one of my favorite games of last generation, and Gurumin is also awesome, although I haven't finished it yet; played it on my PSP many years ago
.

I'm very glad I just buy the games that interest me, and damn what people think about them. I'd have missed out on so many great games if I had.
 

VanWinkle

Member
Console version of Runner 2 looked gorgeous. Can't wait to see how it looks real time on a Vita. But your screenshot will have to do for now :p.

It looks basically just like the PS3 version, except a LITTLE more aliased. It's really good looking on the Vita and I can't wait to play more of it.
 

I Wanna Be The Guy

U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Lone Survivor is really confusing. I haven't got a clue what I'm doing or where I'm supposed to go. I know the point of that is to help with the atmosphere, but nevertheless I think the game would have benefited by providing a little more direction.
 

Tapejara

Member
Lone Survivor is really confusing. I haven't got a clue what I'm doing or where I'm supposed to go. I know the point of that is to help with the atmosphere, but nevertheless I think the game would have benefited by providing a little more direction.

I agree, I stopped playing because at one point I was just going in circles. I'm going to return to it eventually because I really enjoyed it, but I think I'll have to do it with a walkthrough by my side.
 
Dragon's Crown is awesome.

God damn, Toto, you hate everything that's not Gurumin or Folklore
I love Folklore as well; one of my favorite games of last generation, and Gurumin is also awesome, although I haven't finished it yet; played it on my PSP many years ago
.

I'm very glad I just buy the games that interest me, and damn what people think about them. I'd have missed out on so many great games if I had.

Actually, as much as I disagree with Toto at times
(Dragon's Crown is great)
there are other times that I agree with him so Toto should keeping Toto'ing.
 

chualie

Member
What's the outlook for the vita? I love the vita but unsure what the future holds for the system in terms of content. I am excited for PS4 remote play but still would like some software offerings beyond that.

Honest opinions would be appreciated :)
 

Mario007

Member
What's the outlook for the vita? I love the vita but unsure what the future holds for the system in terms of content. I am excited for PS4 remote play but still would like some software offerings beyond that.

Honest opinions would be appreciated :)
Hope for localised Japanese games and indie support in the west. If we're lucky Sony migh have 1 or 2 big internally developed games out for each holiday.
 
Is it relatively easy to buy things from different countries's PSNs? I mean is there some workaround to the fact we still don't have a Netflix app in the EU for PSV?
 

Massa

Member
What's the outlook for the vita? I love the vita but unsure what the future holds for the system in terms of content. I am excited for PS4 remote play but still would like some software offerings beyond that.

Honest opinions would be appreciated :)

Amazing downloadable games coming next year along with some Japanese localizations. If you want a lot of mid-tier budget versions of games like Assassin's Creed or Uncharted, well, it's nice to want things.
 
Frost did you get the invite?

yeah, i saw a party invite from you but was on my way out the door so i didn't take it.

WUT?! They charged me 3.75!!

That's what he meant, I'm sure... Some people just look at the dollar amount and disregard the cents.
Even if it wasn't, it's .75. Drinkbox deserves more than that. :p

is this the cheapest ever? :O

Same as the cheapest ever, yes.

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Anyone have any tips for getting the Rayman Legends "Terminator!" trophy?
 
I don't know anything about Dragonball Z (the show, the characters, etc.) but the demo for the game seems pretty fun. Have no idea what I'm doing but I'm having fun doing it.

My only concern is that the items you can "buy" with Dragonball Points only lasts 1 minute? Is this going to be a game with microtransactions in it?
 
So there is a DLC for LBP Vita

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...pass/cid=UP9000-BCUS98245_00-DCCOMICSPASS0000

It's the same as PS3 one. The level comes with it also.

Full details of the LBP DC expansion pack are over on the UK blog. Not sure why there isn't US blog post equivalent yet.

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013...c-comics-premium-level-pack-coming-this-week/

The Vita DLC level is coming next year. I love LBP Vita and I love DC comics, so this is a no brainer for me. But I'm not sure if I want to play the LBP2 content and pay the full $25 for the season pass.
 
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+Dr Strange table for Zen 2.

Wow, that was a lot to buy today. This DBZ demo is great. Was planning on buying anyway, but now I'm doing it out of more than "new Vita game" habit. Gonna get the UK release.
 

chualie

Member
Amazing downloadable games coming next year along with some Japanese localizations. If you want a lot of mid-tier budget versions of games like Assassin's Creed or Uncharted, well, it's nice to want things.

Hope for localised Japanese games and indie support in the west. If we're lucky Sony migh have 1 or 2 big internally developed games out for each holiday.

Hopefully we get a few good games a year. I just rebought a vita after selling mine off last year. I don't really care what the game is (indie, Japanese, or big studio games) I just want content.
 
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