They could probably end up looking too rough. NFS looks kinda rough already, and its gameplay is simple.
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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (Vita/3DS) Game Informer Details
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They could probably end up looking too rough. NFS looks kinda rough already, and its gameplay is simple.
So i asked about the framerate of the 3DS version as i was a little concerned to see it was being built with a newly ported engine, and the response was this:
https://twitter.com/jack_mathews/status/325088134696157185We are aiming for 30 with 3D. The game is not "ported" from Vita - we have developed both in parallel from day 1
Interview with game director Mark Pacini - http://www.gameinformer.com/b/featu...ts-metroid-in-arkham-origins-sister-game.aspx
Dude a 2d metroidvania game? That sounds awesom-
- No save rooms
- Modern checkpoint system
- Can manually save whenever you desire
Oh...
I'm exaggerating but that was pretty disappointing to read. Game is on my radar.
I'm actually struggling somewhat to comprehend the fundamental gameplay differences between save rooms and checkpoints.
A save room is a location in which progression is saved such that if you die you'll resume from there. You manually have to activate the save.
A checkpoint is a location in which progression is saved such that if you die you'll resume from there. The save is activated automatically.
If, in SOTN, there were no save rooms but instead an auto save whenever you entered a location that would have exited to one... why would that be so bad?
So i asked about the framerate of the 3DS version as i was a little concerned to see it was being built with a newly ported engine, and the response was this:
https://twitter.com/jack_mathews/status/325088134696157185
I would be more worried that the Vita version will be a crap 3DS port.
But they say otherwise, so I will trust them for the moment.
Checkpoints (in games that use them) tend to be positioned much more generously than save rooms (in games that use them). I mean, Armature openly calls their save system "very forgiving."I'm actually struggling somewhat to comprehend the fundamental gameplay differences between save rooms and checkpoints.
A save room is a location in which progression is saved such that if you die you'll resume from there. You manually have to activate the save.
A checkpoint is a location in which progression is saved such that if you die you'll resume from there. The save is activated automatically.
If, in SOTN, there were no save rooms but instead an auto save whenever you entered a location that would have exited to one... why would that be so bad?
I'm fine with that in a portable game that I'm likely to play in small chunks, but understandably not everyone is so enthusiastic.
So i asked about the framerate of the 3DS version as i was a little concerned to see it was being built with a newly ported engine, and the response was this:
https://twitter.com/jack_mathews/status/325088134696157185
So, 60 and native res for Vita version?
So, 60 and native res for Vita version?
Probably native res and 30fps, but 60 would be great.
I just finally read my Game Informer on Friday.
I was really surprised at the amount of coverage that GI gave this game. First for the console edition, then the portables.
I guess when you can't win the journalism race of getting info out, you're smart to focus on exclusive in depth information.
I am excited for both games, for sure.
I was really surprised at the amount of coverage that GI gave this game. First for the console edition, then the portables.
I guess when you can't win the journalism race of getting info out, you're smart to focus on exclusive in depth information.
I am excited for both games, for sure.
Interview with game director Mark Pacini - http://www.gameinformer.com/b/featu...ts-metroid-in-arkham-origins-sister-game.aspx
"We broke out from Nintendo, started our own thing five years ago, and we had established a relationship with Warner Bros. They had come to us with this opportunity that they were looking to make a 2.5D-style Arkham game that was in the Metroidvania flavor and they thought wed be a good pairing to it, since we were really familiar with that style of game."
huh?
"We broke out from Nintendo, started our own thing five years ago, and we had established a relationship with Warner Bros. They had come to us with this opportunity that they were looking to make a 2.5D-style Arkham game that was in the Metroidvania flavor and they thought wed be a good pairing to it, since we were really familiar with that style of game."
huh?
The design director, art director and technical engineer are from Retro are who left that developer and started Armature, they all worked on the Metroid Prime trilogy, which is why they are familiar with the Metroidvania style of game.
Probably native res and 30fps, but 60 would be great.
Armature is right next door in the same building as Bluepoint IIRC, who did All-Stars Vita, and I seem to recall they are using the Bluepoint Engine. Wager on 60 FPS and native res.
Father_Brain
Banned
Armature is right next door in the same building as Bluepoint IIRC, who did All-Stars Vita, and I seem to recall they are using the Bluepoint Engine. Wager on 60 FPS and native res.
That didn't happen for MGS HD Collection on Vita, though to be fair, that may have been due to bottlenecks specific to the porting process.
That didn't happen for MGS HD Collection on Vita, though to be fair, that may have been due to bottlenecks specific to the porting process.
Pretty sure both were native res, MGS3 ran at 30 at all times, and MGS2 switched between 30 and 60 depending on indoors/outdoors, right?
CambriaRising
Member
Pretty sure both were native res, MGS3 ran at 30 at all times, and MGS2 switched between 30 and 60 depending on indoors/outdoors, right?
Yes. You are correct.
Edit: it's actually 720x448
Nah, MGS2&3 are sub native. I think the survival menu in MGS3 is native, though.
But Batman is an original game and both versions are developed in house. If the 3DS version is 30 fps, they should be able to make the Vita version native res and 60 fps.
(Not like it's guaranteed to happen)
But Batman is an original game and both versions are developed in house. If the 3DS version is 30 fps, they should be able to make the Vita version native res and 60 fps.
(Not like it's guaranteed to happen)
CambriaRising
Member
Nah, MGS2&3 were sub native. I think the survival menu in MGS3 is native, though.
But I don't see why they couldn't hit native resolution and 60fps when this is an original game and both versions are developed in house.
You're right, but its damn close.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-mgs-hd-on-ps-vita
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Just noticed that we can't jump in this game, only grapple-hook and glide. Very strange for a metroidvania.
Bionic Commando, all the way. It can turn out to be great if used properly.
The design director, art director and technical engineer are from Retro are who left that developer and started Armature, they all worked on the Metroid Prime trilogy, which is why they are familiar with the Metroidvania style of game.
I know who started Armature, I just wouldn't consider their Prime games to be a guarantee on their Metroidvania experience.
Is there still no trailer or anything?
I'd imagine we see something during a Nintendo Direct in the next few weeks. A 3DS Direct will probably do a quick mention of it.
Is there still no trailer or anything?
They haven't even released screens outside of the Game Informer issue.
Axispowers
Member
Yay Vita!