Yes. You can't win the prize, of course.
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F |OT| BELEEK (PS3/Vita)
- Thread starter StarCreator
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Yes. You can't win the prize, of course.
StarCreator
Member
Well, no, the prize is theirs if they still want it. The caveat is they have to buy a US/Canada copy of the game to make use of it.
dakkumauji
Member
Hm, sounds fun. I think I played Tengaku enough times...
And this time, I'll actually have the skills to maybe get a good score.
And this time, I'll actually have the skills to maybe get a good score.
OldKingDoran
Banned
I really want to see how well Miku performed in the U.S and other Western markets.
I think between PS3 and Vita it has done well enough to warrant bringin f 2nd
I think between PS3 and Vita it has done well enough to warrant bringin f 2nd
killatopak
Member
How utterly destroyed I will be if the winner gets Perfect scores and 100% cool.
The Grim Heaper
Member
Sweet.
I want the extra modules for my PS3 version, so I'll probably try my luck with this.Ah, Vita is currently charging, so couldn't boot the Japanese one up to check, Thanks.
StarCreator
Member
If the Project DIVA Wiki thing is to be trusted, you have to play these songs in this order to unlock Tengaku:
- Melancholic
- Fire◎Flower
- What Do You Mean!?
- Ashes to Ashes
- Glasses
- Nostalgic
I plan on getting the US version in the future so GANBARU!
The Grim Heaper
Member
just kidding with my post above since i forgot i didn't like tengaku and was bad at it
shit
shit
Don't give up! BELEEK.
cardinalmind
Member
I want to join that contest since I usually have only one or two mistakes for that song. But I am a dirty peasant who only owns the R3 Japanese version. Have fun, I guess?
killatopak
Member
Join and then give me the prize!! $$$$$$$
StarCreator
Member
You're free to put a score in, but if you're not competing for the prize just make a note of it. Though, if you plan to get a US/Canada copy of the game in the future it could still be useful.
Oh honey. :<
killatopak
Member
I think I'll go to sleep now. I didn't realize the contest was until March 23. I need to study O_O
The Grim Heaper
Member
#gaveup
mrmickfran
Member
So my favorite song?
Sweet
Sweet
StarCreator
Member
Looks like the Vita version got its first western media review yesterday: Pocketgamer (9/10)
I'm totally new to rhythm games, in fact I generally suck at them whenever I've tried them, but I'm loving this. I was doing Normal mode using the Survival challenge item to get more DP but some of the songs I'd unlocked were kicking my ass (Summer Idol :/) so I decided I'd first go through everything on Easy. It is definitely much easier... not an issue at all to get Excellent on my first time through a song with Mega Survival on for that DP. Still yet to get a Perfect - my closest was two mistakes off of getting one.
I have to say the scratch stars are some BS though. If theres some friction on the screen and my finger doesn't swipe when I want it to it's really easy to get an Awful. I've just resorted to moving my finger up and down on the screen as quick as I can since they always give Good or Cool that way... seems kinda... pointless though.
And yes there's an item that lets you use button presses to do the stars but it limits you to Standard maximum. Which is kind of completely useless.
I have to say the scratch stars are some BS though. If theres some friction on the screen and my finger doesn't swipe when I want it to it's really easy to get an Awful. I've just resorted to moving my finger up and down on the screen as quick as I can since they always give Good or Cool that way... seems kinda... pointless though.
And yes there's an item that lets you use button presses to do the stars but it limits you to Standard maximum. Which is kind of completely useless.
StarCreator
Member
Don't get into that bad habit; the sequel coming out in Japan doubles down on the scratch notes and I would imagine they've done a bit to make that strategy not work anymore.
I'm confused how you are building enough friction that you can't trigger a scratch; how hard are you pressing down on the screen? The Vita touchscreen is sensitive enough you barely have to even touch the screen. I just end up lightly gliding my thumb over it before returning my thumb to the buttons. My only complaint with the scratches is the expanded timing window; they really should be graded just as strictly as normal inputs and the wide window is only creating bad player habits.
WhirlwindMonk
Banned
I feel like this is something that could vary from person to person due to various skin types, oils, sweat, etc. I have a similar problem to ramyeon, where I sometimes have trouble scratching with good timing due to friction. I have found that if I scrub the tip of my thumb on my pants for a few seconds first, it works well, but after a few minutes, the problem starts to re-emerge. I get what you're saying about the timing, but I personally appreciate it, since it would be really annoying to fail tech zones or miss perfect attempts just because my fingers happen to sweat a bit more than average, or whatever.
I too am having similar trouble with the scratching parts. Both the front and back touch screens will misread or just plain ignore scratching inputs. If I put my whole finger on the screen and make big gestures it's fine, but I end up obscuring my own view of the screen which is an equally annoying issue. Wish you could map it to the sticks like on PS3, if I get 2nd it'll probably be on PS3 for this reason.
I really like the DS/3DS resistive touch screen for this reason, never had any issues with an input being recognized.
I really like the DS/3DS resistive touch screen for this reason, never had any issues with an input being recognized.
killatopak
Member
I'm kinda scratching my head at this friction problem. Many times I thought the game wouldn't register my swipes since I kinda have sweaty fingers due to hand tremors but to my surprise it still registers.
Maybe it's anecdotal but wouldn't it be more widespread if its due to the game?
Maybe it's anecdotal but wouldn't it be more widespread if its due to the game?
StarCreator
Member
Are you guys using screen protectors? I've never actually played without one so I can't say for sure it makes a difference, but I've never once had a missed scratch due to it not registering.
WhirlwindMonk
Banned
I agree, when my finger actually moves the way I want it to, I have no trouble nailing a Cool on almost every note. If people are having trouble with the game registering accurate touches, I'd be more inclined to attribute the problem to their system rather than the game.
Nope. And people have different experiences with these kinds of input methods.
I personally feel like the touch parts are really unnecessary and it's a shame that the alternative is binding them to button presses but limiting yourself to getting only Standard rank.
StarCreator
Member
Give screen protectors a shot; I use them for the sole purpose of reducing friction, and good ones (like the Hori overlay, which I use personally) don't seem to hamper screen sensitivity at all.
I personally think the scratch notes are a lot of fun and only wish they were used a little more creatively.
I personally think the scratch notes are a lot of fun and only wish they were used a little more creatively.
StarCreator
Member
Because it's come up, I just wanted to remind people the Score Challenge does not end until 3/23. With the game being new to some, I wanted to give a little extra time for those who are just now experiencing the game for the first time, so the challenge covers two weekends. With that in mind, if you feel you have room for improvement in your score, I would appreciate it if people could hold on to their scores for a day or two, as updating the score table is a completely manual process; I have no problem with people submitting better scores down the line, but I'd rather this be kept to a minimum. Thanks!
I've had a few missed scratch notes, but I don't think that's much to do with the screen, and more to do with me barely twitching my finger and thinking that's an adequate input for the action.
When I consciously remember to actually do it properly I've never had an issue with them. No screen protector here. When I replace my Vita I'll be getting one, though, so it's good to hear they cause no issues.
When I consciously remember to actually do it properly I've never had an issue with them. No screen protector here. When I replace my Vita I'll be getting one, though, so it's good to hear they cause no issues.
I've learned that the hard way. Though not through my own touch, but from where I've carried it about with me. Mine has just one scratch near the edge, so it's not terrible, but since I was already sold on importing a green Slim from Japan for the better battery life and coloured exterior, I figured I'll just grab a screen protector for that one.
The one time I did drop it it, the analog sticks prevented the screen from being damaged.
StarCreator
Member
I guess it makes sense that Metacritic tracks the Vita version separately. Still only that one review I spotted last night up there, though I can spot three more around the nets:
SEGAbits (A)
VideoGamerRob (4.75/5)
Zenius -I- vanisher.com (7/10)
I like how the one negative user review is someone with a IIDX song as their username complaining about the late timing window, completely neglecting the fact IIDX has an early timing window.
SEGAbits (A)
VideoGamerRob (4.75/5)
Zenius -I- vanisher.com (7/10)
I like how the one negative user review is someone with a IIDX song as their username complaining about the late timing window, completely neglecting the fact IIDX has an early timing window.
I only use it at home. Stays in a case by my bed when it's not in use. Haven't had any scratches on a Vita I've owned yet.
That said I just put one on my new slim Vita last night just in case.