I don't think it's cross-buy
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Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Out Today on PS3, Vita
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I don't think it's cross-buy
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Still some of the best level design in an fps just from a purely 'pragmatic' standpoint. What I mean is that many of the levels actually seem like functional, livable places rather than the abstract videogamey levels of Doom or Quake (both of which I think are better shooters than Duke 3D, but inferior in this area)
For example, the third level Death Row has an execution chair with a control room and a room where people sit on chairs to watch the execution, a chapel, a security room with cameras, a kitchen where they cook final last meals for prisoners, and various cells built in a symmetrical fashion. Outside the prison, there are security turrets and a large gate.
It sounds mundane but it just adds so much to the game when you are going through the red light district, sushi bar, subway, movie studio, bank, etc levels when you see these details and it all comes together. The obvious exception is Episode 2 which is based in space. That has those abstract levels, but they are good in their own way.
For example, the third level Death Row has an execution chair with a control room and a room where people sit on chairs to watch the execution, a chapel, a security room with cameras, a kitchen where they cook final last meals for prisoners, and various cells built in a symmetrical fashion. Outside the prison, there are security turrets and a large gate.
It sounds mundane but it just adds so much to the game when you are going through the red light district, sushi bar, subway, movie studio, bank, etc levels when you see these details and it all comes together. The obvious exception is Episode 2 which is based in space. That has those abstract levels, but they are good in their own way.
Duke 3D? I'm pretty sure it is.
Putosaure
Member
Almost all the time, yes.
Sure. Deathmatch and Coop. Online.
491 MB for the EU version (with localizations)
No gyro aiming, but vertical assist like in the original Doom, so you don't have to be "that" precise.
Revolutionary
Member
It's up via search on Vita
447MB
447MB
Serpens007
Member
It's up, $9.99 but it says 1.2 gb
If you search for it on the Vita says that it is 447MB
It looks that it isn't cross-buy
That's probably because it adds the PS3 & Vita sizes together. They do that a lot with cross-buy releases, like Hotline Miami.
World SkiFree
Member
Great observations and I agree all around.
Since Duke 3D was released, there has been regular snubbing of the space levels but I too think they are excellent in their own way. I think most people prefer the earth settings more (myself included) but the space ones were a great change of pace.
Putosaure
Member
I'm reading talk of gyro aiming...hope it's like KZ:M on Vita.
There is no such thing. But you can have something like an aiming assist, so you only bother on aiming horizontally. I made a video some weeks ago but it's in french so you might not be interested.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Good price too.PSA it's out now guys. Just search the store
Green Wiggly
Member
Wow, my last sick day and they actually updated early. GCT is so mysterious.
RadarScope1
Member
Vita is perfect for this. That's good news about the vertical aim assist. I'll probably play it that way just to be able to turn my brain off a bit and enjoy the ride.
I second those pining for a Doom port. That would be so great. I wish Gio Corsi's team could put it on their list, but they're probably aiming for splashier releases than something like Doom. Still, you have to think there's a small studio out there willing to do such a port if Bethesda wanted to make it happen.
Honestly now that I think about it ... I think a PS4/Vita port of Doom might go over better than some might think. We now have 18+ million PS4s in homes and Doom is a seminal game that cannot be THAT hard to port. It's like putting the Beatles catalog on a modern streaming service.... Everybody loves the classics.
I second those pining for a Doom port. That would be so great. I wish Gio Corsi's team could put it on their list, but they're probably aiming for splashier releases than something like Doom. Still, you have to think there's a small studio out there willing to do such a port if Bethesda wanted to make it happen.
Honestly now that I think about it ... I think a PS4/Vita port of Doom might go over better than some might think. We now have 18+ million PS4s in homes and Doom is a seminal game that cannot be THAT hard to port. It's like putting the Beatles catalog on a modern streaming service.... Everybody loves the classics.
Just picked it up, cross-buy confirmed.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Looks like a great port. Cant wait to try some DM.
It would be nice if Shadow Warrior makes it as well..
It would be nice if Shadow Warrior makes it as well..
Tizoc
Member
It is crossbuy, I got the Vita ver. via plus and the PS3 ver. is showing Purchased for me.
SolidusDave
Member
Neat, so I get to play it on PS3 via PS+.
evilromero
Member
Outside the complete collection already on PSN and the classics on BFG?Seriously, people need to buy this based on principle alone
Still hoping this sends message to id Software for a DooM port
I know Carmack mentioned at some point he wanted to, but business got in the way. ...
So uh.... the PS3 version is in need of a bit of work, I think? Besides the fact that it doesn't have proper SDTV support (you get black bars at the top and bottom on a game that came out in 1996), there appears to be a really big issue with the HUD....
.... yeah, the HUD text isn't centered properly.
Um... I guess it controls good at least? >_>
.... yeah, the HUD text isn't centered properly.
Um... I guess it controls good at least? >_>
Ingueferroque
Banned
The controls feel great on Vita, it is native resolution. Online looks to be well done using a good lobby system. There's a lot of content and it's a classic!
The one surprise is that it allows you to rewind after death, like a racing game. Very odd inclusion, and will take some of the challenge out for sure. But I guess it takes the place of quicksave.
For someone making a point that the game came out in 1993, why are you using a TV from 1993?
I don't like the Vita analog for FPS games, but here it works really well since the aiming system is quite rigid. Really enjoyable.
I'd kill for Doom / Heretic / Blood / Marathon on Vita, with online multiplayer.
The one surprise is that it allows you to rewind after death, like a racing game. Very odd inclusion, and will take some of the challenge out for sure. But I guess it takes the place of quicksave.
For someone making a point that the game came out in 1993, why are you using a TV from 1993?
I don't like the Vita analog for FPS games, but here it works really well since the aiming system is quite rigid. Really enjoyable.
I'd kill for Doom / Heretic / Blood / Marathon on Vita, with online multiplayer.
I dont think devs optimize for SDTVs anymore
Jeff Vader
Member
Duke? Welp I guess I found the motivation to finally take out my Vita from the box.
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
I'm ready gor Duke action. I've been looking forward to this and it's just icing on the cake that it's a Plus freebie
That TV is actually fairly recent, and very large at that. Component hookups even... It's not normally what I play the PS3 on, just merely what it was hooked up to at the time.
Seems like an odd oversight, given the original game was meant for a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Also this game has the same problem Doom 1 on the XBLA had, in that you can only switch weapons by using a left/right toggle it seems.
AgentOtaku
Member
i believe when they were doing the BFG collection, Carmack mentioning the posibility of the vita running it... sort of as an interesting challenge
KennyLinder
Member
Is it 60fps on Vita?
AgentOtaku
Member
abracadaver
Member
Where is the Xbox version?
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Duke-Nukem-3D/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410901
Yes. I've been playing for the last hour or so. There are some noticeable framedrops though.
I believe Blue Estate is an on-rails shooter using the gyro controls.
Duke is live on the webstore.
AgentOtaku
Member
Just to confirm again, 60fps
AgentOtaku
Member
Also:
Fully customizable controls
Swipe left or right to switch weapons
Fully customizable controls
Swipe left or right to switch weapons
Multiplayer with the PS3 version is awesome.
I would have watched it if you posted a link Just want to see how difficult it is to aim accurately. Having a look at another video atm but impressions help of course.
I like the sound of vertical aim assist, how are people finding it? Not too clunky right? Keeps the pace up? Or is it not too bad even without?
There is no such thing. But you can have something like an aiming assist, so you only bother on aiming horizontally. I made a video some weeks ago but it's in french so you might not be interested.
I would have watched it if you posted a link
Just want to see how difficult it is to aim accurately. Having a look at another video atm but impressions help of course.I like the sound of vertical aim assist, how are people finding it? Not too clunky right? Keeps the pace up? Or is it not too bad even without?
I mean, the PS3 & Vita versions both come as PS+ freebies today. Together. What you're seeing is both downloads put into one purchase (~450 megs for Vita, 750 megs for PS3). Buy one, get both.
There have also been numerous mentions of it being "cross buy."
- Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition Gets a Launch Trailer, Includes Cross-Buy on PS3 & PS Vita
- "Duke Caribbean: Life’s a Beach, Duke: Nuclear Winter, and Duke It Out in D.C. are all part of the bundle along with the original Duke Nukem 3D, all of which have been updated with online multiplayer, nicer visuals and Trophies. Oh, and it's Cross-Play and Cross-Buy, too." -Kotaku
- The launch trailer literally says "Cross Buy" in it.
It's cross buy.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Awesome, I want to play it on PS3 and PS Vita. I was glad to get the BFG re-release of DOOM III on PS3 as it also contained an optimized and higher resolution DOOM and DOOM II port. I did get the DOOM remastered edition on iPhone, but it is not nearly as fun with touchscreen controls as it used to be with my good ol' keyboard or how it plays now on even a DS3.
Bring both this and DOOM on PS4 too please!!!!
Bring both this and DOOM on PS4 too please!!!!
AgentOtaku
Member
They made some pretty blunt hints that they'd be making one, right? They seem to have a history of making PS3/Vita/PS4 ports (good ones, too).
RadarScope1
Member
Vita port. It really would be sweet.