Steam version looks best, but Vita is portable...hmm...I don't really go out with my vita or anything like, ever, but I like being able to go to bed and play the game with headphones while girlfriend is reading something. Hmm think I'll go Vita and pick up steam on a sale eventually.
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Zero Time Dilemma 3DS/Vita/Steam video comparison
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Puck Beaverton
Banned
Struggling between 3DS or Steam. Only benefit the 3DS had is portability but I rarely bring that system out of the house anyway so decisions decisions...
That was never hinted at. That was supposed insider information that people ran with. There was never hints of that from anywhere official. Way different situation.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Gonna have to find/charge my vita. I want this to be my bedtime game
SoulUnison
Banned
Don't do it!
VLR was my bedtime game back in 2012.
And by "bedtime" I mean "basically didn't sleep for 4 days."
Maintenance
Member
Steam version here, because the last game I played was 999 and I'm not supporting the still broken VLR on the 3DS.
Grabbing 3DS. Just 'cause.
Will wait for Steam versions of all three to go on sale, then double-dipping so I can marathon them all again. Curious how 999 will look, being sprite-based entirely. Redone assets?
Doesn't work for mobile users.
Will wait for Steam versions of all three to go on sale, then double-dipping so I can marathon them all again. Curious how 999 will look, being sprite-based entirely. Redone assets?
Doesn't work for mobile users.
Well, it's no spoiler anyways.
Took it out now.
Man the way people were talking abut the 3DS version I was thinking it was looking absolutely horrendous, talk about over-exaggeration. I got the other games on DS and 3DS, so I'm sticking with that, even if some coloring stuff and small costume details change. TBH, I've only played ZE with dual screens, too so that would probably be an awkward shift.
FunkyDealer
Banned
I didn't like the way VLR controlled on Vita at all after playing 999 on DS. So I'm probably going with the 3DS version.
I had really wanted to buy this on 3DS, but I don't think I can reasonably justify it. I don't mind the aliasing and the frame rate seems fine, but the yellow tinge and image compression (check the backgrounds) really puts me off when I can easily play it on Steam.
I will miss the note taking, but eh, I imagine the PC implementation will be fine.
I will miss the note taking, but eh, I imagine the PC implementation will be fine.
xmajinjoshx
Member
I can't speak for everyone, but for me it would just be OCD.
I might consider keeping a series like that to 360, but that started on PC anyway so I'd ideally do it there. But multiplayer IS another wrench thrown in.
You seem strangely bothered by it.
I can't speak for everyone, but it's just a matter of organizing my collection for me. That's why I also prefer to buy all my PC games on Steam instead of spreading through Origin, uPlay, GOG, Windows 10 Store, etc. if I can help it. Your comparison isn't really valid, since things like multiplayer activity, performance and platform obsolescence play a much greater role in that case than here. Even if the 3DS doesn't look as good as the other two versions, we're talking about a Visual Novel. So, really, as long as it doesn't crash and burn, I'm fine with less visual quality.
And besides... who the fuck would buy CoD: Ghosts of all CoD games?
Astral Dog
Member
i dont have Vita so will get this on 3DS, not the best system for a visual, cutscene and text heavy game but it will do. makes me wonder if we will see games of this type on the next handheld.
You seem strangely bothered by it.
I can't speak for everyone, but it's just a matter of organizing my collection for me. That's why I also prefer to buy all my PC games on Steam instead of spreading through Origin, uPlay, GOG, Windows 10 Store, etc. if I can help it. Your comparison isn't really valid, since things like multiplayer activity, performance and platform obsolescence play a much greater role in that case than here. Even if the 3DS doesn't look as good as the other two versions, we're talking about a Visual Novel. So, really, as long as it doesn't crash and burn, I'm fine with less visual quality.
And besides... who the fuck would buy CoD: Ghosts of all CoD games?
I'm not bothered by it, and I'm sorry if my post came across that way. I was just curious, because it didn't really make sense to me, even as a collector.
Personally I might get the 3DS version at some point too, just to support the developer. I might just gift my friends the series on Steam instead though.
The Awesomest
Member
Wait... 999 coming to Steam? How will that work, what with the, uh, final puzzle?
We don't know yet!
As a collector, I see it as making perfect sense, much like a desire to have the entire trilogy to experience in succession on Vita or Steam as one's platform of choice if that becomes possible. Just more convenient not to have to jump between devices.
I'm not too worried about the 3DS version. While the other two look gorgeous as well it's always been my opinion that footage of 3DS titles always looks like garbage compared to the games running in the actual hardware.
Can't fucking wait. Can't believe that ZE3 is finally almost here.
Can't fucking wait. Can't believe that ZE3 is finally almost here.
I'm rearranging my desk as we speak.
bobawesome
Member
How about duct taping two monitors on top of one another?
It's the only acceptable way.
bobawesome
Member
Honestly seems like a stack of weird reasons to me, but whatever floats your boat.
I think that was fixed with the eshop release.
Soyongdori
Member
It seems like the vita version suffers from some weird framerate drops?
visiblemode
Member
Already pre-ordered on Vita! I'm readyyy!
Did you use buttons and dpad or the touchscreen?
I could see how my "loyalty" to the 3DS may seem weird. But, dude, I just don't have enough time to be in front of my computer hours upon hours these days. If I can play a game bit by bit on the go, I'll take that opportunity. And for me, the 3DS is much more portable than the Vita. I just put it in my bag and go.
What I don't understand is some people (yours included) resistance to others who will get the 3DS version, first or only that one. Would your reaction be the same if I had chosen the Vita version over the 3DS and PC?
Do what you like, I just find the reasoning odd on most accounts. I'm not sure how much good it would do to list out all the reasons why since it's just going to be a weird argument.