phosphor112
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I want to play this game but someone stole mine. =/ It's ok... I got a replacement coming this week...
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Velocity (PS3/PSP/Vita) - This game is awesome, I'll tell you why
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I want to play this game but someone stole mine. =/ It's ok... I got a replacement coming this week...
corporate cheerleader
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All I need are the images that you want avatarized and the image dimensions, I could easily whip up some cool stuff. :/ I get that as a company you can't outsource things all the time but do keep in mind that there are helping hands ready to volunteer. 
James, I think if you're able to eventually get to it (let's hope so), a PS3/Vita PSN title would be the ultimate medium for a game like Velocity. Having all the insane amount of extra features (network connectivity, demos, trophies, higher-res and more detailed graphics, not being bound by a small file size, etc.) would be amazing for this game.
Plus, with Vita, you could do something like tapping on the screen where you want to transport!
Plus, with Vita, you could do something like tapping on the screen where you want to transport!
James, I think if you're able to eventually get to it (let's hope so), a PS3/Vita PSN title would be the ultimate medium for a game like Velocity. Having all the insane amount of extra features (network connectivity, demos, trophies, higher-res and more detailed graphics, not being bound by a small file size, etc.) would be amazing for this game.
Plus, with Vita, you could do something like tapping on the screen where you want to transport!
I know, it's exciting to think what we could do on Vita. I love the machine, and it's pretty clear we're not alone in thinking Velocity would be perfect for it - and the kind of game Vita needs. Plus we've got LOADZ of ideas for it
I know, it's exciting to think what we could do on Vita. I love the machine, and it's pretty clear we're not alone in thinking Velocity would be perfect for it - and the kind of game Vita needs. Plus we've got LOADZ of ideas for it
You should try a Kickstarter or something
Dead Prince
Banned
You should try a Kickstarter or something
and have a realistic goal too D:
EDIT: i can't seem to transfer the game to Vita (US)
EDIT: i keep forgetting to not install on ps3 lol.
gnarlycrow
Neo Member
Signed up for 3 months of PS+ because of the hype and it was almost worth it for this game alone (Trine 2 and Hard Corps don't hurt either). Loving the oldschool vibe joined with innovative new mechanics and awesome music.
Haha, yes and that. Seriously though, it could be a good avenue to use to get the fund for a "Full PSN sequel"
corporate cheerleader
Member
Here's something interesting for you all: this is how Futurlab got started at Sony. Pretty interesting read!
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/05/06/futurlab-pitch-to-sony/
Snippet:
They went against the odds and it worked out for them, a very nice story.
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/05/06/futurlab-pitch-to-sony/
Snippet:
They went against the odds and it worked out for them, a very nice story.
Here's something interesting for you all: this is how Futurlab got started at Sony. Pretty interesting read!
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/05/06/futurlab-pitch-to-sony/
Snippet:
They went against the odds and it worked out for them, a very nice story.
Wow that's really interesting. Great read.
I'm intrigued now, i want that ARG
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
I know, it's exciting to think what we could do on Vita. I love the machine, and it's pretty clear we're not alone in thinking Velocity would be perfect for it - and the kind of game Vita needs. Plus we've got LOADZ of ideas for it
You could rerelease nearly the same game and give to option to touch where you want to teleport and I would rebuy.
That and trophies of course.
This thread made me curious so i bought it for my Vita.
This is a great game! It has a very nice soundtrack and the gameplay is fun, addicitve and quite deep and complex. It takes some practise but it's worth it. It definately has that "one more time" feeling.
I truly hope you find the budget to make this into a full psn game. The core mechanics are great, the soundtrack is great. It would probably need a bit more work on the graphics side in order to get more attention.
If you if ever manage to do a Vita version, i'll be there with my money. Seems a perfect match for the system.
This is a great game! It has a very nice soundtrack and the gameplay is fun, addicitve and quite deep and complex. It takes some practise but it's worth it. It definately has that "one more time" feeling.
I truly hope you find the budget to make this into a full psn game. The core mechanics are great, the soundtrack is great. It would probably need a bit more work on the graphics side in order to get more attention.
If you if ever manage to do a Vita version, i'll be there with my money. Seems a perfect match for the system.
AzureSkies
Member
Pretty disappointed that I missed out on getting this free on PS+ but I will buy this regardless. It looks amazing.
Himynameischris
Member
You'd be surprised at how many people think Sony is screwing devs over lol
It's always nice to get things free, but it's well worth the (very small) price tag
In cases like this, i prefer paying, as it helps out a cool indieElvin Atombender
Member
It's always nice to get things free, but it's well worth the (very small) price tag
I almost feel a bit guilty for getting this with PS+ so I'll put Coconut Dodge into the cart next time I buy something else on PSN.
Yup, i got it for free on PS+ too. Actually might use one of my alt accounts to buy it properly as i like it so much.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Started playing this on my Vita last night and I'm absolutely loving it. I played through the first 15 missions or so and I was incredibly impressed with how solid the gameplay and soundtrack are. It's also very impressive how the game keeps introducing new mechanics that are not only original but clever and fun. This game is a blast.
DesertEater
Member
Your thread convinced me.
It will be good for taking breaks between my Dark Souls sessions.
It will be good for taking breaks between my Dark Souls sessions.
BentMyWookiee
Member
I have PS+ and for some reason didn't download this game when it was available for free. But I just got a Vita and purchased Velocity over the weekend thanks to this thread and I absolutely love the game. It's definitely worth the asking price and I don't regret missing the chance to get the game for free.
I'm hoping the success of Velocity opens a few eyes at PlayStation HQ and results in either:
A) Trophies & online connectivity for some Minis (or)
B) Better Mini support on the Vita
I honestly can see why there's tiers now in the PSN store with Minis being the bottom floor cost-wise and "standard" PSN games occupying the $10-20 space, but I think consumers wouldn't be confused if Plus games suddenly had a few bronze or silver trophies here and there.
A) Trophies & online connectivity for some Minis (or)
B) Better Mini support on the Vita
I honestly can see why there's tiers now in the PSN store with Minis being the bottom floor cost-wise and "standard" PSN games occupying the $10-20 space, but I think consumers wouldn't be confused if Plus games suddenly had a few bronze or silver trophies here and there.
Yup, that would be wonderful. I don't know if i see it happening though. Also, SCEE has been quite supportive of Minis on Vita (Majority have worked since week or two after launch) - SCEA is dragging their heels (but then they've never been too keen on Minis, have they?)
James has said he'd love to, but they cost a lot. One way to increase chances - spread the trailer, recommend it to people you know
MurkyZebra2417
Member
How long is the game? I am not somebody to go highscore hunting after I beat a level. 5 seems pretty steep for a Mini.
I know, it's exciting to think what we could do on Vita. I love the machine, and it's pretty clear we're not alone in thinking Velocity would be perfect for it - and the kind of game Vita needs. Plus we've got LOADZ of ideas for it
Oh man i would really, really love to see that happen.
5 isn't steep for ANY game. And you don't have to go for highscores, but it's fun to try at least get golden medals.
Well there are 50 levels (and 20 bonus levels), so even just playing through them all is worth 5 Euro, surely?
IndieJones
Member
Fuck! Another great thing I want that you have to transfer from a PS3? Jesus! Sony's "working on it", great.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Yeah, I spent awhile trying to find this game in the Vita store last night before I realized it was probably another one of "those" games.
corporate cheerleader
Member
Now that I've gotten further, I really like how it becomes a thinking game with all the different routes that you can take with the teleport pods; it brings a good amount of variety to the gameplay. There is one thing about the map system that could be improved, though. The secret trophy rooms don't have to be displayed on the map, let the players discover those themselves! ^_^;
It definitely gets better the more you play it, that's for sure.
Also, i like this comment on YouTube
Wahey!
Also, i like this comment on YouTube
Thank NeoGAF, if it wasn't for the thread there, I wouldn't even have known this game exists. Luckily I read the thread and bought it with the last money on my bank account.
Wahey!
Thunderbear
Mawio Gawaxy iz da Wheeson hee pways games
It's a bit sad that I've been working the last year+ on a space shooter game of my own that uses teleporting as a means to navigate, solve puzzles and so forth. Won't matter now because when I announce I am sure everyone will believe it came from this game. Thankfully my game doesn't just rely on this mechanic to be fun but it's still a bit disheartening. Probably won't pick it up as I don't want to be influenced or start doubting my design choices.
the_prime_mover
Member
I really appreciate that you programmed in the ability to drop bombs off screen. It seems like a small thing, but I am sure so many other games would have completely neglected that. While I am no where near that competent at the game, it is very satisfying to fluidly boost, bomb and teleport.
I hope you are able to get this out as a Vita/PSN release with some more maps (or a map editor?!). I honestly don't care about HD graphics but a touch mode (alternate with some added difficulty to make up for the presumed ease of touch teleporting) and leaderboards would be great.
Eagerly waiting to double dip.
Sucks when this happens. I've been on the other side of the fence in this scenario before, and a friend of mine spent over a year working on Got Cow? (a planetary physics flinging puzzler), only to be faced with Angry Birds Space just a few weeks away from the release of his game. Gutting and frustrating.
If there's any advice I can give, it's to play our game, and make sure your game is significantly different or significantly better.
That way you can piggy back on our success as a way to get yours seen, but that will only work if your game is one of the two options above.
The head in sand approach doesn't work, because if your game does turn out to be too similar, it'll be a waste of your time and effort that could be avoided right now.
Even being on another platform won't work as we'll likely chase as many platforms as we can with Velocity, making ours the 'real deal' and anything else too similar a 'copycat'.
There's no value in being second, but there is value in being different (or better).
Himynameischris
Member
Ugh my Vita Memory card still isn't here..I want to play this already
This is made possible by the entire level persisting off-screen to enable Long Form Teleporting
A lot of these little details are a result of tuning the game's controls for well over a year. In retrospect we were lucky not to be working on Velocity full time with a fixed budget, because we'd have been restricted by schedule. As it happened, those two years alongside other projects allowed us to keep tweaking and tweaking until the controls felt perfect, and little details like bomb hits off screen were enabled
Thanks for noticing that, makes it all worth it!
Magic Mushroom
Member
Despite some high-profile releases, this is easily my most played game of the moment.
Mastering the levels and the game's mechanics is an utter joy. The teleportation mechanics in particular are just so much fun. I'm not nearly as good at flinging bombs as the player in the video posted above, but I have perfected a huge chunk of the levels now and I won't rest until I have them all.
And yes, the soundtrack is glorious.
Get it if you haven't already.
Mastering the levels and the game's mechanics is an utter joy. The teleportation mechanics in particular are just so much fun. I'm not nearly as good at flinging bombs as the player in the video posted above, but I have perfected a huge chunk of the levels now and I won't rest until I have them all.
And yes, the soundtrack is glorious.
Get it if you haven't already.
I'm currently at around zone 20 and i'm having tons of fun with this game. The soundtrack is ace and the gameplay is clever. It's a surprising mix of puzzle and shoot-em up that seems to have been fine-tuned to perfection.
At times, you have to concentrate on so many things at the same time: shooting the nearby enemies while thinking about the teleporting destination while making sure you destroy the numbered points in the correct order while collecting the blue thingies while managing the speed of your ship,... It's crazy.
I wonder how the next zones will be like.
An truly awesome game.
At times, you have to concentrate on so many things at the same time: shooting the nearby enemies while thinking about the teleporting destination while making sure you destroy the numbered points in the correct order while collecting the blue thingies while managing the speed of your ship,... It's crazy.
I wonder how the next zones will be like.
An truly awesome game.
Meatvillain
Banned
Almost passed this game over, thanks for the heads up. I just bought it on my Vita based on the strength of GAF's recommendation.
corporate cheerleader
Member
A code dump is an excellent way to attract attention, start following them twitter gaffers! I'll update the OP with that information as well.
Wanted to bump this with a (probably) wip Velocity PSP wallpaper I made:
It looks like this on my smudgy psp:
Wanted to bump this with a (probably) wip Velocity PSP wallpaper I made:
It looks like this on my smudgy psp: