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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Plus (Vita) Out Now in Europe
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Jarod McChicken
Member
If you happen to launch the game again, can you watch for the studio logos at the beginning ? Just curious about who ported the game, since 2K itself couln't care less about the vita.
godisntheradio
Neo Member
i played the ps3 version and liked it, if it plays like that i will probably buy it, portability and all
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
The atelier series naming convention.
It's probably 2K China, just like Civ Rev 2.
The also share Vita stealth releases too.
Jarod McChicken
Member
That's also what reddit suggest yeah
mr teaspoon
Member
My first reaction was 'I wouldn't have sold my Vita had I known this would happen!'
But then I realized I can't go back to EU/EW after XCOM 2.
But then I realized I can't go back to EU/EW after XCOM 2.
AlfredX1990
Banned
Well, shit, Liam from Super Best Friends will finally be able to play this on the Vita
Here we go:
Looks like MK9 Vita. Acceptable.
Maybe he could also resurrect the #VitaVote campaign instead of ditching it after just a few weeks. Y'know, when he's taking breaks from this game.
Speaking of Civ Rev 2: How's that one? Straight up Mobile port (AKA: Shit?) or did they retool it to be liek Civ Rev 1 DS? Because CivRev1 DS was my jam.
Yep, it's Unreal Engine 3 on PSP2 alright.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Vita means life
Yes, for iOS and Android.
Some impressions (can't post pics, but the ones from earlier show how it looks):
Port seems to be done by 2K China (the logo is there).
The graphics seem to be a bit downgraded, which is expected.
Performance so far feels similar to the console version - which wasn't great, but for this genre it's playable. I put hundreds of hours into the PS3 version and it didn't bother me much, so i'm expecting similar stuff here.
It has some hitches here and there, and a pretty annoying "SAVING" pop up after every turn which stops the action for a couple seconds - can't remember if it was in the original version.
The loadings are a bit on the long side, around 25 / 30 seconds before and after a battle.
You can move the camera using the touch screen, and also switch weapons by tapping it.
It seems to have the Enemy Within content, at least there are references to Meld and MEC troopers - haven't seen anything in game yet.
For me, I just wanted to be able to play XCOM on the Vita, so i'm loving it. So far it's a comparable experience to the PS3 version. People who didn't enjoy that version's performance will probably have a similar opinion here.
I'm gonna play the hell out of this game lol
Port seems to be done by 2K China (the logo is there).
The graphics seem to be a bit downgraded, which is expected.
Performance so far feels similar to the console version - which wasn't great, but for this genre it's playable. I put hundreds of hours into the PS3 version and it didn't bother me much, so i'm expecting similar stuff here.
It has some hitches here and there, and a pretty annoying "SAVING" pop up after every turn which stops the action for a couple seconds - can't remember if it was in the original version.
The loadings are a bit on the long side, around 25 / 30 seconds before and after a battle.
You can move the camera using the touch screen, and also switch weapons by tapping it.
It seems to have the Enemy Within content, at least there are references to Meld and MEC troopers - haven't seen anything in game yet.
For me, I just wanted to be able to play XCOM on the Vita, so i'm loving it. So far it's a comparable experience to the PS3 version. People who didn't enjoy that version's performance will probably have a similar opinion here.
I'm gonna play the hell out of this game lol
RichiRamjag
Member
Exactly, this is something I wanted years ago. Now it's out, my vita is gone.
It's up on the Japanese store too, which probably rules out an Asian physical copy.
Thanks for the impressions. Sounds good to me.
DoubledOgre
Member
What's the deal with Civ Rev 2 anyway? Were there any bad impressions of the asia port? Being delayed twice and released in a different region with no talk about it is weird.
NormalFish
Banned
Wait wtf? How'd I miss this?
Hoping for physical, but i'll buy digital if it comes stateside. I'll be distraught if neither happens. At that point, bring on the region free homebrew.
Hoping for physical, but i'll buy digital if it comes stateside. I'll be distraught if neither happens. At that point, bring on the region free homebrew.
Oh holy shit. Why don't Vita games sell more, its not like they don't advertise them or even tell people when they are coming out. couldn't be that, nyahhh. Hopefully this is on the US store tomorrow. Almost done with Fire Emblem Fates so will put the 3DS up for awhile and go back to this and finishing Cyber Sleuth.
To anyone who's also played it, is there anyway to permanently zoom out the camera? You pinch it out, and then as soon as you switch troops the camera defaults back to close in.
Unless I was mistaken, 2K China was mentioned on startup, in the series of studio logos.
Unless I was mistaken, 2K China was mentioned on startup, in the series of studio logos.
2k China was dissolved a few months ago though...
CamHostage
Member
I'm curious about the Civ Rev 2 port as well, if anybody has the import? Both of these got me pretty hyped on Vita, even though it's been ages in coming (and still hasn't happened for the most of us.)
Kresnik258
Member
Civ Rev 2 port is great. I had a little bit of a problem with slowdown but only towards endgame when there's loads of units spread across all the map. Also a slight problem with controls not being responsive, seemed to be fixed whenever I use the touchscreen though.
OT: Mad. I was sure this; AC Chroncies & Civ Rev would've been revealed at PSX, yet none of them were mentioned. Now it's possible for me to own all 3 of them in English. Didn't take as long as I was expecting.
Wonder what's up with the stealth launching though. Not like it costs anything to make a PS Blog post, plus they did it for Civ Rev.
Looks rough in closeups but in game it looks good enough.
IIRC Atelier Totori + at least was announced, this one wasn't even announced! :O
IIRC Atelier Totori + at least was announced, this one wasn't even announced! :O
Phenomenal Flea
Member
Man, did this come out of nowhere or what?
I've been kind of interested in this game, too, but having it thrown out suddenly without any warning kind of puts a damper on my hopes. I wonder how this runs compared to the iOS version!
I've been kind of interested in this game, too, but having it thrown out suddenly without any warning kind of puts a damper on my hopes. I wonder how this runs compared to the iOS version!
Kresnik258
Member
This also makes me realise that we were probably really close to getting BiOShock on Vita, before 2K China shut down. Since they handled this + Civ Rev 2, and they'd done the original iOS port of Bioshock.
Shame.
Shame.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
it runs well
30 with dips
native res
long loading times
map scrolling is better than iOS
30 with dips
native res
long loading times
map scrolling is better than iOS
Langdon Alger
Banned
I hope this comes to the US. I have XCOM on my phone, but the text font is so tiny I can't read anything.
Very informative, thanks.
The Libertine
Member
OK, this seems to have come out of nowhere and I think I am going to buy it, it perfect for my train ride.
I have Enemy Unknown on the PS3 through plus from a while back, but never played it as I struggle to sit in front of my TV and play strategy games for some reason.
I have Enemy Unknown on the PS3 through plus from a while back, but never played it as I struggle to sit in front of my TV and play strategy games for some reason.
Great to hear, thanks... I'm all over this, my next visit to hospital will be awesome!
VITA MEANS LIFE
Agent Gibbs
Member
So this is a good port? or worth buying atleast? Last time i waited for the Vita version of a game/rebought a vita version of a game it was Resident Evil Revelations 2 and that burnt me bad with its utter shite graphics and load time - it made the 3DS Revelations look positively like a PC running on Ultra settings