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Splatoon: Motion controls on or off?
- Thread starter MrOogieBoogie
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Benzychenz
Member
Jesus are you actually serious? People having a different opinion than you is clearly not the obvious reason?
Stupid Sexy Flanders
Member
I prefer them off but would happily have them on and spin around my room if the game had off-tv support so I could see where I was aiming (did this with Gravity Rush on Vita)
Either way something about the aiming feels weird to me but the game's fun
Either way something about the aiming feels weird to me but the game's fun
Dacvak
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It is absolutely blowing my mind how many people play with the motion controls on. Not because I think the sticks are better, but because it's crazy to see people adopt motion controls in such a fast-paced game. They must really be good.
Though, I have to wonder, how many people here who use motion controls in Splatoon also used them for games like Mario Kart?
During Testfire, I tried both and ended up going with sticks. That being said, in the tutorial motion controls felt okay. I'm sure if I gave it more time it might be better.
Actually, I don't know why I'm bothering to write this post. I could just get out of bed and go try it for myself.
Though, I have to wonder, how many people here who use motion controls in Splatoon also used them for games like Mario Kart?
During Testfire, I tried both and ended up going with sticks. That being said, in the tutorial motion controls felt okay. I'm sure if I gave it more time it might be better.
Actually, I don't know why I'm bothering to write this post. I could just get out of bed and go try it for myself.
EndlessSky
Member
timetokill
Banned
I use sticks in Mario Kart. The motion controls just are a real improvement in this game.
I have no problem with other shooters using sticks.
Super Macho Man
Neo Member
On. Normal shooters I'm always about regular controls, but for Splatoon the gyro just feels so natural. Playing a bit of the story mode helps greatly too.
On. After a few matches it feels really natural, so if there are any advantages, well I've got 'em now.
I think everyone should give it a shot. I mean, once you own the game you've got all the time in the world. Give it an hour or so. If you can't get use to it, then switch and never look back.
I think everyone should give it a shot. I mean, once you own the game you've got all the time in the world. Give it an hour or so. If you can't get use to it, then switch and never look back.
abstract alien
Member
If you value winning, you should probably get used to the speed and precision of motion. Regardless of your preference or comfort, it just might be objective better. If you just want to splat the world and whatnot, then who cares, go analog.
Smiles and Cries
Member
Motion is legit
Candescence
Member
On. So much more faster and more precise, I generally loathe dual-stick aiming on principle. It's no mouse+keyboard or steam controller, but it works great for this game.
On.
I love any control scheme where you use the sticks for broad movements and the gyros for precision.
It works great in all of Nintendo's recent Zelda games, it works well in Gravity Rush and it works great here too. I would love a fullfledged FPS game using this scheme but no one else seems interested in developing the control scheme. I have a vague hope of Metroid Prime...
I love any control scheme where you use the sticks for broad movements and the gyros for precision.
It works great in all of Nintendo's recent Zelda games, it works well in Gravity Rush and it works great here too. I would love a fullfledged FPS game using this scheme but no one else seems interested in developing the control scheme. I have a vague hope of Metroid Prime...
FunkyDealer
Banned
I've only had time for a couple matches, but I tried switching controls in the plaza and the difference in speed between the axes with motion controls off was more disturbing to me. So I did the matches with it turned on and it wasn't too bad when you just do it instead of thinking about it.
I was a bit disappointed when I realised it wasn't a similar scheme to Golden Abyss, where you mainly use the stick and then do small adjustments using motion. But it's too early for me to make a final decision yet.
I was a bit disappointed when I realised it wasn't a similar scheme to Golden Abyss, where you mainly use the stick and then do small adjustments using motion. But it's too early for me to make a final decision yet.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
As soon as one get good with gyro aiming you have mouse precisions. That should answer the question.
Stilton Disco
Member
Of course not, obviously some people are going to find gyro controls genuinely easier and more accurate. And more power to them!
But as a life long Nintendo fan, there's a subset of Nintendo diehard zealots that I've always encountered that would eat shit and swear it's chocolate if it had a Nintendo logo slapped on it.
That combined with the fact shooters are probably the most common/popular game type on non Nintendo consoles, (where they're few and far between and don't tend to sell anyway) and after a decade of gyro aiming being an option, with no one other than Nintendo generally still using them, I'm very sceptical of those same diehard non shooter playing, Nintendo fans claiming it's such a superior control option for the genre they again, don't typically play.
Especially as so far, Splatoon is far and away the easiest online shooter I've ever played. The opposing teams are generally less opponents, and more victims quite frankly.
My copy is not here yet, hopefully I'll play after work today. I'll try motion and see how it goes, but I'm pretty sure I'll end up with them off
Even when motion controls work well, they don't feel as good, and I feel like that is why on the whole after the Wii peaked they have fallen out of favour with most players
Some are saying they're more accurate, others saying less, so I think it's probably down to each person and how well they feel they can adapt to them, but from my perspective I need something more tactile, otherwise I feel like something is not quite right
Even when motion controls work well, they don't feel as good, and I feel like that is why on the whole after the Wii peaked they have fallen out of favour with most players
Some are saying they're more accurate, others saying less, so I think it's probably down to each person and how well they feel they can adapt to them, but from my perspective I need something more tactile, otherwise I feel like something is not quite right
I'm pretty sure that the subset of Nintendo fans you are referring to is very very small. I would consider myself a die hard Nintendo fan, but I'm platform agnostic. I reckon a lot of Nintendo fanatics beyond the age of 13 are going to be familiar with shooters especially if they had a N64 and graduated to another console or PC from there.
Basically, I don't think the scepticism is warranted from this angle. And, after all, it's just a preference. All of the hyperbole about it being "superior" is just people exaggerating, as they do with everything nowadays.
The12thGripper
Member
Off, it feels disgusting to control the camera with motion. Happy the toggle is there for those who like it though.
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Definitely off. Although the right analogue stick feels a bit 'off' as well somehow.
TheMoon
Member
On.
They keep pushing it because they are objectively superior to just analog sticks but obviously personal preference can override this, as usual. So everyone can be happy but don't complain when motion control players rub the floor with ya.
Also this:
Many people need to learn this
Will never outlive its usefulness.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
On, joystick users will have a lot of problems against good motion sensor players because they work wonders and are more precise.
Edit, you know, nintendo should put a small logo besides the game to show if you are using gyro ir not, like mario kart. Then joystick people can see they are more precise when they start loosing to teams full of them.
Edit, you know, nintendo should put a small logo besides the game to show if you are using gyro ir not, like mario kart. Then joystick people can see they are more precise when they start loosing to teams full of them.
Yeah just like in MK8 when the only time I ever see someone using motion controls is when they finish 7-12th
On. It's the default and by the time you try it with a couple games you're very well accustomed to it. No need to go back.
As the Splatoon blog picture shows, the gyro is used for your last few dozen pixels of aiming, and it's way more precise and usable to control from your wrist than a second, way more stiff stick.
As the Splatoon blog picture shows, the gyro is used for your last few dozen pixels of aiming, and it's way more precise and usable to control from your wrist than a second, way more stiff stick.
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SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Driving game with gyros are shit, i dont know how thats comparable. But if you want to continue to use a joystick more power to you.
the gyro in mario kart is the option, the joystick in splatoon is the option, you can already see the big diference when designing the game there.
TheMoon
Member
I've raced with a lot of people in the 10k points range that came in at the top spots with motion controls. I started out with motion, too and did well but then I just got too lazy because the sessions became too long and stressful lol.
Powdered Toastman
Member
I equal dual analog with: slow and inaccurate aiming, needing aim assist/snap aim, and all together awful control for an FPS. Motion control is more fun and much better (even though keyboard and mouse beats it all).