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ranking system mainly.

they took out cyber elves system but I dont care about it since the live metal system of ZX totally owns it imo.

the game is awesome and so far (9 hours played) is a solid 9/10 imo, I wanted a ranking system similar to do one in the Zero series instead we got the TFS(technical finish system) which is centered around not hitting the boss weak point, make the boss fights A LOT more interesting and harder but that's a total ego booster you don't have to do good against a boss to get new skills or stuff.

edit: sorry for the derailing of this thread.

 

[bluemax]

Ranking system is why I never got into the Zero series, I was just too anal about it to enjoy the games.

 

[Mr Toast]

Speaking of 9/10, thats what score the game has apparently received in the latest issue of EDGE magazine (166).

First 9 in ages.

 

[lunlunqq]

so now the full game is out in Japan, any impressions?

on another note, it's just sad that the 3rd-parties have to give away some d-pad attachments in order for gamers to fully enjoy their games... Sony is just too f'cking ***** to admit the big mistake they made with the psp's d-pad... and i just could not describe my feelings when sony announce that they don't have a future plan to fix the d-pad problem... f'cking arrogant sony...

 

[Wario64]

It comes with a d-pad topper? Haha...PSP d-pad failure

 

[radios shipping overview]

It comes with a d-pad topper? Haha...PSP d-pad failure

Awesome. I wonder if it's just a preorder thingy, or if all copies come with it? I don't have a topper yet, and I was considering importing this.

 

[Wario64]

Does the d-pad topper fit inside the Logitech Playgear case when applied?

I still haven't gotten one too. It'd be great if it gets included with the US version

 

[jett]

plz don't bomb. if it does it'll probably be Capcom's last 2.5D venture.

 

[inthegray]

wow. psp d-pad stay losing.

capcom is kicking ass with their PSP titles. i hope the US packaging art is as good as that.

 

[Wario64]

wow. psp d-pad stay losing.

capcom is kicking ass with their PSP titles. i hope the US packaging art is as good as that.

You can stop hoping. They're using the same style as their Capcom US PSP games. Ugh.

 

[Doom_Bringer]

so now the full game is out in Japan, any impressions?

on another note, it's just sad that the 3rd-parties have to give away some d-pad attachments in order for gamers to fully enjoy their games... Sony is just too f'cking ***** to admit the big mistake they made with the psp's d-pad... and i just could not describe my feelings when sony announce that they don't have a future plan to fix the d-pad problem... f'cking arrogant sony...

awesome boxart!!

 

[aku:jiki]

Spoiler

g+g is not meant to be a collectathon, and i've never liked the "exploration" shoehorned into the megaman x games. i want to platform and kill stuff, not search for "cleverly" hidden items.

Well, if you don't know where the chests are in the last level of SGNG, chances are you're not going to beat it. You definitely won't get the ring and the true ending anyway. In fact, jumping around and finding hidden chests was an integral part of the game since you could always use a new set of armor or perhaps a weapon change.

Hell, at least this time you have "warp staffs" and don't have to replay the entire game from the start once you clear through it once...that wasn't annoying or anything.

 

[dark10x]

on another note, it's just sad that the 3rd-parties have to give away some d-pad attachments in order for gamers to fully enjoy their games... Sony is just too f'cking ***** to admit the big mistake they made with the psp's d-pad... and i just could not describe my feelings when sony announce that they don't have a future plan to fix the d-pad problem... f'cking arrogant sony...

I still don't see it as a problem, though. The d-pad used in the dual shock is my favorite d-pad around and, while the PSP rendition of it isn't as good, it still works very well for the most part. I know that a lot of folks hate that sort of d-pad, however, but that doesn't mean it was a mistake and needs fixing.

 

[Bebpo]

It's kinda odd that they include the d-pad cover with this game of all games. I haven't played the demo but from what people are saying it sounds like you can't fire in angles anyway so...there's really no purpose for it here sine you'll never press at an angle.

 

[dark10x]

By the way, anyone have a clue as to whether or not the Asian release will be in Japanese? After that Rockman Rockman fiasco, I'd hate to end up with a Chinese version of the game (especially after seeing this demo, as there most certainly *IS* text that I will want/need to read).

 

[Wario64]

It's kinda odd that they include the d-pad cover with this game of all games. I haven't played the demo but from what people are saying it sounds like you can't fire in angles anyway so...there's really no purpose for it here sine you'll never press at an angle.

Yeah, this game doesn't require a d-pad replacement judging from the demo. I guess they just want to please everyone that have issues with the d-pad, fighting game or not

 

[Mmmkay]

Yeah, this game doesn't require a d-pad replacement judging from the demo. I guess they just want to please everyone that have issues with the d-pad, fighting game or not

Or... they made so many of the damn things expecting their other game to sell well, that they're offloading them every chance they can get.

 

[Error]

You can stop hoping. They're using the same style as their Capcom US PSP games. Ugh.

:sigh

what's with capcom and their sucky US PSP box art.

 

[duckroll]

By the way, anyone have a clue as to whether or not the Asian release will be in Japanese? After that Rockman Rockman fiasco, I'd hate to end up with a Chinese version of the game (especially after seeing this demo, as there most certainly *IS* text that I will want/need to read).

I will confirm in a few hours, mine is coming in TODAY! YEAH BABY~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[sprsk]

aw **** i didnt know this was today i would havep icked it up on the way home.

 

[Amir0x]

I will confirm in a few hours, mine is coming in TODAY! YEAH BABY~~~~~~~~~~~~

i want to know if the difficulty is high and steady throughout the entire game!

 

[Black_Mamba]

i want to know if the difficulty is high and steady throughout the entire game!

It gets worse. Playing on beginner mode, I'm losing all my lives in every level since the third one. At least, you can continue and when you die, you respawn only a few steps behind. There's also a homing-missile type of weapon that makes combat much easier, but the platforming is insanely difficult sometimes. As the original GnG, the game was designed for trial and error, and you must know exactly where and when to jump to survive some parts. The lava part is so cruel... there're some cool dragonflies that stick in you so you can't jump high for some seconds, but when the lava wave comes and sweeps everything, including you, it's so frustrating. :/

The graphics are stunning at the 4th level: a castle with lots of lightning effects and 3D movement for the knight. Best graphics on PSP yet, but I wish the game was not SO relentless.

 

[Amir0x]

"Worse" means better for me

 

[Garcian]

Anyone know if the d-pad cover is in the box for all copies of the game? Or is it a preorder bonus thing?

Also, I'm glad to hear that the game is difficult - wouldn't be G&G if it didn't punish you for sloppy play

 

[marvelharvey]

WHAT? This is today? I thought it was Thursday.

 

[TheGrue]

Does the d-pad topper fit inside the Logitech Playgear case when applied?

I still haven't gotten one too. It'd be great if it gets included with the US version

Sadly, no. AT least the one that came with Tekken doesn't. I can't close my case. I even tried taking out the bottom foam to see if it might close and it still doesn't close completely.

 

[f@luS]

i dont get it....the bad thing about the original dpad is that there isnt diagonals...but this game doesnt use any diagonal

 

[sprsk]

im just excited the topper matches my white psp

 

[f@luS]

i'll buy it when i'm finished with my work in 30min

 

[dark10x]

Any word, duckroll?

 

[duckroll]

Completely Japanese and comes with a d-pad topper like in the photo. There isn't even an english instruction sheet like in usual Asian releases.

 

[dark10x]

Completely Japanese and comes with a d-pad topper like in the photo. There isn't even an english instruction sheet like in usual Asian releases.

Awesome, now I can save a few bucks.

I figured as such, based on that photo above (解説書 + かいせつしょ rubi on the manual), but I wanted to be sure.

 

[VNZ]

How import friendly is it (ie. how much do I miss out on without knowledge in japanese)?

 

[RuGalz]

So does PSP still fit in Logitech Playgear case after attaching the topper?

 

[radios shipping overview]

So does PSP still fit in Logitech Playgear case after attaching the topper?

Does the d-pad topper fit inside the Logitech Playgear case when applied?

I still haven't gotten one too. It'd be great if it gets included with the US version

Sadly, no. AT least the one that came with Tekken doesn't. I can't close my case. I even tried taking out the bottom foam to see if it might close and it still doesn't close completely.

.

 

[Johnas]

I have never been more tempted to buy a PSP. MGS Portable Ops doesn't help either.

We need some lengthy impressions in here stat! Duckroll!

:lol Man that was fast.

 

[duckroll]

Okay, I cleared the first REAL boss after beating 1-1 and 1-2. I think the demo was just 1-1, so none of you who played the demo have faced the HORROR of 1-2. There are these bugs that don't kill you but fly around and STICK to you if you don't kill them fast enough. The more attached to you the slower you move and the lower you jump. The entire area is filled with death pits and death water too, so precise platforming is essential. NIGHTMARE!

The game is totally ****ing GnG through and through so far. The new weapons are GREAT and the difficulty is just right. Bosses are awesome too and aside from a 4-5 second loading between stages there's no loading at all. It's awesome, especially if you're playing on Arcade Mode and dying over and over, it doesn't load the stage again, which is the way action games should be!

I'm really digging it, but my plan to play through Arcade Mode only has been crushed since it's just too hard without knowing the game well. I'm playing on Original first to get familiar with the patterns and new mechanics, then I'll tackle Arcade Mode like a REAL MAN. The game is LOADED with secrets too, just like the original. WUV WUV WUV!

 

[dark10x]

By the way, duck, is the framerate still 30 fps in the final? I can live with that, but 60 would have been really nice.

 

[RuGalz]

Okay, I cleared the first REAL boss after beating 1-1 and 1-2. I think the demo was just 1-1, so none of you who played the demo have faced the HORROR of 1-2.

Demo was 1-1 and the boss. 1-2 was in the E3 demo heh.

 

[duckroll]

By the way, duck, is the framerate still 30 fps in the final? I can live with that, but 60 would have been really nice.

Yes, the game is balanced for 30fps, it's not going to change....

Btw, I was talking to jiji about the new WHIP weapon and how it really feels like Castlevania. At one part of Stage 1-2, I was using the whip while platforming upwards in this spider web area which required precise double jumping while killing giant spiders, spider eggs and mini-spiders that come out when you break the eggs. When I got to the top, it lead into more platforms with Minotaurs throwing axes. Beating them all with the WHIP totally made it feel like a 3D side scrolling Castlevania SHOULD be. TAKE THAT IGARASHI!

 

[MoxManiac]

I'm guessing the US version won't have the topper, since I botched the installation of the one I got with SFA3

 

[Leatherface]

It gets worse. Playing on beginner mode, I'm losing all my lives in every level since the third one. At least, you can continue and when you die, you respawn only a few steps behind. There's also a homing-missile type of weapon that makes combat much easier, but the platforming is insanely difficult sometimes. As the original GnG, the game was designed for trial and error, and you must know exactly where and when to jump to survive some parts. The lava part is so cruel... there're some cool dragonflies that stick in you so you can't jump high for some seconds, but when the lava wave comes and sweeps everything, including you, it's so frustrating. :/

The graphics are stunning at the 4th level: a castle with lots of lightning effects and 3D movement for the knight. Best graphics on PSP yet, but I wish the game was not SO relentless.

Omg I want this game so bad.

..I wish I had a psp.. =_(

 

[Snowball]

Is there any picture of the d-pad topper applied on the psp?
Thanks!

 

[Joico]

Is there any picture of the d-pad topper applied on the psp?
Thanks!

 

[Bad_Boy]

when is the game coming to the US, i dont wanna import cause the menus are in japanese but damn...i dont want to wait either.

 

[the androgyne]

Can someone give a quick breakdown of what i'd be missing out on translation wise? Story elements/help text etc? And also.. is the capcom dpad topper permanent?

 

[Amir0x]

Yes, the game is balanced for 30fps, it's not going to change....

Btw, I was talking to jiji about the new WHIP weapon and how it really feels like Castlevania. At one part of Stage 1-2, I was using the whip while platforming upwards in this spider web area which required precise double jumping while killing giant spiders, spider eggs and mini-spiders that come out when you break the eggs. When I got to the top, it lead into more platforms with Minotaurs throwing axes. Beating them all with the WHIP totally made it feel like a 3D side scrolling Castlevania SHOULD be. TAKE THAT IGARASHI!

no possibility for load to 60fps in unlock 333mhz?

 

[dark10x]

no possibility for load to 60fps in unlock 333mhz?

Tried that with the demo and, no, it doesn't work.

They have actually locked it down at 30 fps. I'm positive that it could have run at 60 fps if they were allowed to use 333 MHz mode...which of course pisses me off. I just can't understand why they are keeping it limited? Even the developers of Daxter recently said that their game can run at 60 fps while using 333 MHz mode (I don't know if it is unlocked in the retail version, though). Come on, Sony, open the door.

 

[Amir0x]

damn that sucks

 

[duckroll]

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