Does anyone have a list of the differences between the three versions? I was surprised that the PS2 version seemed to have quite a bit of new comedy dialogue (and a fair amount of bugs!). Because of the dialogue additions (was the "new" dialogue in the XB version, and just randomized so I missed it?) I actually prefer the PS2 version. If the Windows version is different as well with more/different/better dialogue, I'd actually consider buying that to play as well. Let's face it. Tim Schaefer's games are just vehicles for reams of great dialogue, and there is never enough to go around.
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Psychonauts Differences PS2/XB/PC
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Fragamemnon
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The windows version, if you have a Dual Shock controller adapter, is simply incredible on decent hardware. I ran it on my 2.8Ghz P4 and a 6600GT, and it was very smooth and very, very clean-looking.
I don't think there is much difference in the way of dialogue and what not from the Xbox version, but man, it's just soo pretty.
I don't think there is much difference in the way of dialogue and what not from the Xbox version, but man, it's just soo pretty.
ToyMachine228
Member
I am eventually going to get the Xbox version...I swear it. I played the OXM demo, and I'm just waiting for a price drop.
Leatherface
Member
I just played the demo on the PC the other day. WOW. Great fucking game. Plays great with a keyboard and mouse as well btw. Just make sure you "invert" the camera controls or you'll be all screwed up..heh.
GI gave the Xbox version an 8.75 and the PS2 version a 8.5; they said in the PS2 version, the gameplay is more intuitive because the powers have been mapped to the shoulder buttons (?), but they said it "took a few blows to the cranium from the chugly stick," going on to describe jaggies, muddy complexions, slowdown and a choppy framerate...
The PS2 version plays horrible because of the chuggy frame-rate, less responsive controls and the muddy textures. I don't know about the X-box version, but the PC version is great! Looks very clean and runs a lot smoother on my 1500 mhz PC with a Geforce 4600 than on the PS2.
Note that I don't want to be negative about the PS2, rather the awful job of porting it to the system!
Note that I don't want to be negative about the PS2, rather the awful job of porting it to the system!
I think time of day / sequence of events had the most effect on what the kids said and then the rest was randomized.
I'm not sure if it was taken out, but the build they had at the Nvidia Booth at GDC had some abolutely hilarious Lungfishopolis scenes where when you'd crush a building the voices would say stuff like:
"The orphanage! On No! What have you done Goggalor!"
and
"Oh no he's destroyed the school!" (kids cheering 'Thanks Goggalor!")
I never heard them in the retail version but its entirely possible I just missed them. But I still wonder if they weren't taken out for ratings or something.
I'm not sure if it was taken out, but the build they had at the Nvidia Booth at GDC had some abolutely hilarious Lungfishopolis scenes where when you'd crush a building the voices would say stuff like:
"The orphanage! On No! What have you done Goggalor!"
and
"Oh no he's destroyed the school!" (kids cheering 'Thanks Goggalor!")
I never heard them in the retail version but its entirely possible I just missed them. But I still wonder if they weren't taken out for ratings or something.
Ash Housewares
The Mountain Jew
I'm considering getting the thing on xbox also with this drop, sure is tempting
Has anybody gone back to
If you haven't, go back and talk to the cows in there. Raz has some hillarious things to say.
Also Vark, I am sure I have heard those lines of dialogue. I've also heard. "Oh no, not my mattress factory! Why Goggalor?!" :lol
Waterloo World and jumped into the board game?
Also Vark, I am sure I have heard those lines of dialogue. I've also heard. "Oh no, not my mattress factory! Why Goggalor?!" :lol
Funniest bit of dialouge in
Lungfishopolis I ran across was this one time I was running by a ground of Lungfish and I heard a female voice say something like 'I love you Goggalor!' I wasn't sure that's what I heard but a little while later it was confirmed when the same voice said 'Goggalor is impervious to bullets. And Love'. I could not stop laughing man.
No, in the end I decided against. But...now that you've brought it back up. Hmm, wonder how much money I got in the ol' checking account.Stryder said:You would go back to that world wouldn't you Ironclad?
Did you end up buying another (signed) copy?
And of course I would go back into that world. Come on man, Cows! And you can talk to them! Plus, the music is just amazing.
Duck of Death
Member
dark10x said:
The PS2 version plays like it's unfinished. There are many visual glitches, a hideous frame rate, muddy textures, and undetailed and often ugly (technically, NOT artistically!) characters in some portions of the game (the main culprit is the hub overworld). However, other areas of the game run fine for the most part (such as the Milkman Conspiracy). I don't think the PS2 version is even finished, to be perfectly honest.
Still, the game is fun enough to overcome these problems. If that's not a sign of great game design, then I don't know what is.
Baron_Calamity
Member
I've managed to play all three. I completed the Xbox and PC version. The ps2 version I just dabbled since I was borrowing it and the ps2 as I don't own one.
PC: easily the best version if you happen to have a mid to high end system. I also found it a bit easier
Xbox: Like the pc version but lower resolution, longer load times and some sound glitches. The control I found a bit sluggish for some odd reason
PS2: I was surprised how close to the xbox version it was. The graphics were as good as the xbox but the jump down from xbox to ps2 wasn't as big as pc to xbox. Frame rate was pretty terrible and there were quite a number of glitches. The load times were epic. Still playable though.
PC: easily the best version if you happen to have a mid to high end system. I also found it a bit easier
Xbox: Like the pc version but lower resolution, longer load times and some sound glitches. The control I found a bit sluggish for some odd reason
PS2: I was surprised how close to the xbox version it was. The graphics were as good as the xbox but the jump down from xbox to ps2 wasn't as big as pc to xbox. Frame rate was pretty terrible and there were quite a number of glitches. The load times were epic. Still playable though.
So I rented to PS2 version just to compare, and let me just echo some of the complaints above.
Load times seem way longer, they've almost become unbearable.
Framerate is fine some places, awful others. It becomes nearly unplayable in one or two moments.
Inconsistent visuals, but still remarkably close to the other versions in that regard.
Dialogue seems exactly the same. I haven't noticed any difference. However, I did encounter an audio glitch in the PS2 version. I don't know if it can be recreated in XBX version or PC version, but whenever I start
the sound automatically starts skipping.
Load times seem way longer, they've almost become unbearable.
Framerate is fine some places, awful others. It becomes nearly unplayable in one or two moments.
Inconsistent visuals, but still remarkably close to the other versions in that regard.
Dialogue seems exactly the same. I haven't noticed any difference. However, I did encounter an audio glitch in the PS2 version. I don't know if it can be recreated in XBX version or PC version, but whenever I start
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Baron_Calamity
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I rushed to the milk man area on the ps2 and still didn't have control issues
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Does anyone have suggestion what would be the easiest way to lift some of the voice work from the game so that I can make the soundboard? I want to rip/record the voices of agents from the Milkman Conspiracy. Their dialogues/monologues are an absolute highlight of the game so far - and I want to play them for some hilarity in my work office.
Baron_Calamity
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Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Thank you Baron Calamity!
I think I'll have to extract more than that, though - but it's a great start.
These are also missing the great background music that adds so much
Btw, there are two things to do improve the loading times on PS2 significantly. First one, is obviously, to install it on a HDD, but the other one is not as obvious. Psychonauts is using the auto save feature which is kinda worthless considering that auto saving is taking place on the loading screens, and it's taking longer than the actual loading. Just unplug the memory card while you're playing the game, and plug it in only at the end of the gaming session when you want to save. If you do both these things, load times will shorten from 10 seconds to 2-3 seconds.
I think I'll have to extract more than that, though - but it's a great start.
These are also missing the great background music that adds so much
Btw, there are two things to do improve the loading times on PS2 significantly. First one, is obviously, to install it on a HDD, but the other one is not as obvious. Psychonauts is using the auto save feature which is kinda worthless considering that auto saving is taking place on the loading screens, and it's taking longer than the actual loading. Just unplug the memory card while you're playing the game, and plug it in only at the end of the gaming session when you want to save. If you do both these things, load times will shorten from 10 seconds to 2-3 seconds.
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