BlazBlue and KoF13 are leagues ahead. MK isn't doing anything graphically much better than SF4, SFxT or SC5Isn't good looking. What? To me, is the best looking fighting game on the market, and damn if I haven't played most of them.
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Mortal Kombat(Vita) |OT| Blood in the Streets
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You are now comparing vastly different games (apples to oranges). If you prefer 2D games, then you'll like BB and KOF more. It would be like saying that Rayman Origins looks better than Ratchet and Clank A Crack in Time.
Another reason why I'm such a fan of MK 9 visuals is the art direction. Absolutely awesome, unlike the generic style of most other games.
Another reason why I'm such a fan of MK 9 visuals is the art direction. Absolutely awesome, unlike the generic style of most other games.
I don't think comparing Soul Calibur V to MK9 is unfair. Technically, SCV is simply ahead. It's a more polished experience all around.
I also prefer the art direction myself, but that's subjective.
You can blame the unreal engine and not the Vita, methinks. Instead of "let's pour tons of money into reworking this engine for Vita" it was "let's throw out as much of the effects as we can to get this engine running on Vita." you can't necessarily blame them business wise, but yeah, it's too bad.
Of course I'm speculating so who knows.
Makes perfect sense.
Osu 16 Bit
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Kano is the worst online. So hard to punish upball so they just spam it
Who do you play? My character's fastest normal is slow, so I usually just throw or go into a block string.
You can blame Midway's management. They were the ones that forced Netherrealms to use the UE since the first "next-gen" MK, MK vs. DCU. Everything, assets, codes etc. are running on the UE3. Netherrealms did a lot a work to make a 60hz game work with the Unreal engine. They are not gonna port all of that and create a new engine just for Vita.You can blame the unreal engine and not the Vita, methinks. Instead of "let's pour tons of money into reworking this engine for Vita" it was "let's throw out as much of the effects as we can to get this engine running on Vita." you can't necessarily blame them business wise, but yeah, it's too bad.
Of course I'm speculating so who knows.
Forsaken82
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Training mode and reading the moves list. It has basic combos listed and you will learn which combos flow together.
Practice is your best bet.
Does it really? Huh. I had no clue. I mostly play it with the 3D off for the AA, but I didn't know you could disable it in the options.
Edit: I just tried it out, and it definitely makes the game look better! MK on Vita still looks a lot better, but that 60fps looks great. Thanks for letting me know! I hardly ever play it so I didn't even think to look.
Mr. E. Yis
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testyourmight.com
CrAzYLeGzLU
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Repeatedly.
I can't believe I did it, but I gave in and bought this.
After playing through the console version, and seeing how much it had to offer, it seemed like a great buy for the Vita.
Great game for the price. So much content, perfect for on-the-go.
Even though I'm not the biggest fan of MK's gameplay.
After playing through the console version, and seeing how much it had to offer, it seemed like a great buy for the Vita.
Great game for the price. So much content, perfect for on-the-go.
Even though I'm not the biggest fan of MK's gameplay.
addyb
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Yeah I had £25 on my Psn account so added more credit and went digital with this. Absolutely loved the console version, especially the challenge tower so I'm very pleased its back with a bonus tower as well.
I don't think the visuals are that bad. Nowhere near as bad as I expected. Yes the character models have taken a hit but that means nothing to me. Once the fight starts its silky smooth and great gameplay as always. Absolutely tons of content as well.
I don't think the visuals are that bad. Nowhere near as bad as I expected. Yes the character models have taken a hit but that means nothing to me. Once the fight starts its silky smooth and great gameplay as always. Absolutely tons of content as well.
CubanBoy1127
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PSN: CubanBoy
Add me for some WiFi matches GAF.
Add me for some WiFi matches GAF.
Freewheelin'
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This is a superb port. DAT content
addyb
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Diablohead
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is that vita only matches? damn that must be a non stop player.
MarshMellow96
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Since this thread has sort of taken over... Does anybody fancy taking some screenshots?
When that happens all we get is a chain of replies of "the uglies"
Yea, if it wasn't then I'd have over 1000 matches too ^_^
but anyway, 10 ranked in a row trophy get. Gonna try to get everything except My Kung Fu Is Stronger. I got it on PS3, but I don't even see how it's possible on Vita since the thing goes to sleep after a minute of inactivity.
man I've been on for the past two hours or so. Would rather do player/privates since people just rage quit or lag in ranked.I keep getting rage quitters like crazy when I play online...just like the console version! lol.
Add me if you play fighters...lyteedge2.
Nobody is ever online as of late.
CrAzYLeGzLU
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MarshMellow96
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Well, I have to say... I'm not that disgusted.
60fps is no excuse for such terrible character models. It's something out of an early PS2 game.
Yep. I respect that they gave priority to 60fps, though. That was the right decision.
addyb
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Yeah but seriously. You see those close ups for a couple of seconds and that's it. I can't say the drop in visuals bothers me at all. The gameplay is untouched from its console counterpart and plays great on the Vita. If anyone's on the fence due to mixed comments about the visuals then don't be. I was initially put off even though I owned the ps3 version and knew how great it was (gameplay wise). I double dipped and bought it on Saturday and I'm very happy I've done so.
I'm enjoying playing this so far, but, those character models are eye-gougingly ugly. They look OK-ish in cutscenes (although the shirtless guys still look shit) but once it cuts to in-game, it's just horrible. I know I'm only saying the same thing everyone else is but it's so noticeable that you can't help but mention it. If you showed me the in-game models in isolation and told me it was an iOS port, I'd believe it.
Still, lovely 60FPS and enough content to choke an elephant have staved off buyers remorse. Just.
Still, lovely 60FPS and enough content to choke an elephant have staved off buyers remorse. Just.
PushingButtons
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I hate playing Ranked matches online. Most of the more competitive matchups tend to happen there but with the lag, it's almost nerfing yourself.
And player matches, well, that's a whole other story.
And player matches, well, that's a whole other story.
So far I am 15-21 online. I have pretty much memorized all of the special attacks and combos for Cage, Reptile, and Scorpian but I keep getting destroyed online by people stringing together 12 and 13 hit combos! Anyone have any tips. Pretty crazy when I see some people have played over 1000 matches already on the Vita version.
Edit: Also feels like I'm at a disadvantage because the 2 characters I use the most don't have a teleport style move.
Edit: Also feels like I'm at a disadvantage because the 2 characters I use the most don't have a teleport style move.
Learn your BnB Connie and don't be afraid to play lame. Reptile and Cage have pretty good zoning games as well as rushdown. Testyourmight forums should help with BnB combos.
Thanks.
Noisepurge
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yeah and again, those fullsize screenshots really don't look like how it looks when you play it. Here's a quick mockup of a screenshot from a usual playing distance:
some stages look better than others, but overall it looks OK and is highly playable.
some stages look better than others, but overall it looks OK and is highly playable.
In game graphics look fine to me when I am fighting. It's the shift from prerendered scenes to in game models in story mode that is really jarring. Overall with the amount of content and console perfect gameplay I don't really see how anyone can be to disappointed. Definitely my most played vita title by far.
dskillzhtown
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I have only tried a couple of ranked matches and got smoked twice. I think I will avoid online for awhile because it seems to be the realm of the experts. Single player is fun though. Probably the most fun I have had with the Vita since I bought it.
PushingButtons
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Teleport moves don't put you at a disadvantage. If anything, it helps. As most teleports are completely unsafe on block and you'll end up eating a large combo.
As Impact stated, check out the TestYourMight forums, you'll find everything you need there.
yeah and again, those fullsize screenshots really don't look like how it looks when you play it. Here's a quick mockup of a screenshot from a usual playing distance:
some stages look better than others, but overall it looks OK and is highly playable.
Yeah, but to be fair, it don't look as good as it does in your picture either while playing.
Looking into it
. The toughest opponents I had so far were Kenshi and mileena. I didn't really have an answer for Kenshi and he was pretty successfull at keeping me locked down on one half of the level. Mileen was just to damn fast to even comprehend what was going on lol. Looking at TestYourMight it seems like those are two very bad matchups for Cage so I guess it makes sense. I need to get some sparring partners and pick up some tips.PushingButtons
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Looking into it
Feel free to add me PSN: woodenlore
Though I mostly play as Sindel and Ermac