Beat the original on the PlayStation, but I’m waiting on the PS5 upgrade to try the remake. I don’t play JRPGs much anymore, so I’m wondering how I’ll like it, given its modernization.
Vita is an amazing system that was marketed and supported like crap. Maybe Sony needs to stay out of the portable gaming market as they clearly have no idea how to sell a portable game system. Lol
This game had potential, but that potential was overly clouded with control and camera problems. Nice idea, but very poor execution. Great review Jamie.
I agree totally. They had some amazing games on the show floor, but you wouldn't have known it from watching the press conference. Sometimes Sony makes me scratch my head. But great games are coming. It's just many don't know they're coming. LOL
I have always loved the Sly Cooper games and this one I just added to my collection before E3. Now it's just going to be a matter of getting some time to play them all. LOL
I look at it this way - Nintendo has dominated the portable gaming market for two decades, so them getting the 3DS rolling didn't surprise me at all. And while no one has been a bigger fan of the PlayStation Vita than I have, these sales right now are a bit worrisome for me. In fact, "a bit worrisome" might be the understatement of the year. My big hope is that Sony knocks one out of the park at E3 in regards to the Vita and this thing starts getting the recognition it deserves.
Those Vita sales are just downright sad. Hard to believe a system this powerful and functional is just languishing at the moment. Sony had better hope they have one hell of a Vita game lineup announcement at E3 or every developer and publisher outside of Sony will likely be dropping the Vita like a boiling-hot turd.
This is great news. I was afraid this game might be a casualty of Sega cutting back on some projects. I'll be importing this game day one. Love me some Monkey Balls.
Great review Sammy! I said if it got an 8 or better, I'd pick it up today rather than wait a few weeks. I've almost filled up my 32GB stick. Come on Sony, how about a 64GB stick?
Right now Sony needs to focus on keeping PS3 relevant and getting Vita jumpstarted. I think it's a bit early to start thinking about PS4 when there's still plenty of life left in PS3 if they play their cards right.
I'll wait until after I see what Sony announces for Vita at E3 and how sales are through the holiday shopping season before I begin considering the Vita in serious trouble. But clearly Sony need to get some top tier titles on the Vita, especially in Japan, and soon.
Well with a game of this depth, it was tough to narrow down the things to talk about and what things I'd probably leave to the player to find. I really enjoyed the game from top to bottom and was actually rather surprised it was as balanced as it was.
@Mickeymac is right, the story lines of the characters are very good and very much worth exploring, even if you're someone who normally just likes to pick a character or two and stick with them.
I saw Robin smoking a cigarette outside of the convention center back at E3. If I hadn't been late to a meet-up with Jools, I would have liked to have at least said hello to her. Sad to see her leaving thatgamecompany. They've lost quite a few pieces lately.
I'm kinda like Sammy, I'm wondering if this isn't just an upgrade to the Move and Camera system. Personally I'm getting a little sick of all of this motion control stuff. Wish these console makers would take things back to basics a bit.
While it's killing me to wait to play RUNNER 2, I don't mind the wait to get the game just right. I do wonder why they think it's going to take that long to get this game ready. Could this perhaps be an attempt to launch the game alongside the Wii U? Could a deal with Nintendo be lurking?
I doubt there will be much Japanese text in a game like this. I've imported quite a few Super Monkey Ball games over the years, and they've all been easy to navigate. I can't pass up rolling monkey balls.
I just don't see them lasting much longer with this current situation. I'm hoping Gamestop will snatch them up and help them out, because if they don't, this company may very well be a thing of the past, sadly.
I got the chance to play an early WiiWare build and the game was quite awesome. Tons of stuff to do and I love the open world feel of it. I'll definitely be picking this up on Vita.
I also agree with Brian, if a game has plenty of content and is a good game, there's no reason to feel pressured by the iOS and Android titles to price it much lower than is warranted.
I love Angry Birds and I can't wait to play Angry Birds Space. So I'll be really keeping my fingers crossed for a Vita release. Should be a nice fit for the system. Come on Sony!
My poor 3DS has seen little to no action over the past two months since I got my Vita. Here's hoping Kid Icarus: Uprising injects some new life into my poor 3DS.
This game was pretty fun for about 2 hours, but I found myself losing interest in the game rather quickly after that. Great idea, but it needed some variety and polish. Here's hoping for an Army Corps of Hell 2. Great review Patrick!
Jak 1 is the only Jak game I really liked. Just couldn't get into the others, especially 2, which I found completely all over the map area-design wise. In fact I borderline hated Jak 2.
I like the visuals the way they are. Fits more in with the silly RC theme. I love a gorgeous visual presentation just as much as the next guy, but I don't need it in every game.
Well, it doesn't sound good, but I'd rather them get it right than get it out now. Let's face it, the Ridge Racer train hasn't exactly been flying down the tracks smoothly as of late.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 371
Actually after Sack Boy and Demon’s Souls, I’m finally getting around to Astro’s Playroom.
Re: Soapbox: My Colleagues Bet On How Far I'd Make It Through Final Fantasy VII Remake
Beat the original on the PlayStation, but I’m waiting on the PS5 upgrade to try the remake. I don’t play JRPGs much anymore, so I’m wondering how I’ll like it, given its modernization.
Re: Sony: We Aren't Making Vita Games Because of Consumer Expectations
Vita is an amazing system that was marketed and supported like crap. Maybe Sony needs to stay out of the portable gaming market as they clearly have no idea how to sell a portable game system. Lol
Re: E3 2015: Sony's Done Making Big Games for PS Vita
My last Sony portable system likely. But still Super Meat Boy. Then farewell! Lol
Re: These Are Jason Voorhees' Mortal Kombat X Fatalities
Jason is a bad bad man. Love the fatalities.
Re: Review: MediEvil (PSone)
This game had potential, but that potential was overly clouded with control and camera problems. Nice idea, but very poor execution. Great review Jamie.
Re: Review: Gravity Rush (PlayStation Vita)
I love this damn game! I'm working in playing time whenever I can get it. Great review Big Sam!
Re: Reaction: Vita's Lacklustre E3 Showing Was a Huge Mistake
I agree totally. They had some amazing games on the show floor, but you wouldn't have known it from watching the press conference. Sometimes Sony makes me scratch my head. But great games are coming. It's just many don't know they're coming. LOL
Re: New Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz Trailer Rolls Online
There is both gyro and normal stick controls and this game absolutely ROCKED at E3. Getting this baby day freaking one!
Re: Review: The Sly Collection (PlayStation 3)
I have always loved the Sly Cooper games and this one I just added to my collection before E3. Now it's just going to be a matter of getting some time to play them all. LOL
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Tokyo Jungle Strides to Summit
Good news all around. And after seeing so many amazing Vita games at E3, there's hope!
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Stagnates
I look at it this way - Nintendo has dominated the portable gaming market for two decades, so them getting the 3DS rolling didn't surprise me at all. And while no one has been a bigger fan of the PlayStation Vita than I have, these sales right now are a bit worrisome for me. In fact, "a bit worrisome" might be the understatement of the year. My big hope is that Sony knocks one out of the park at E3 in regards to the Vita and this thing starts getting the recognition it deserves.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Stagnates
Those Vita sales are just downright sad. Hard to believe a system this powerful and functional is just languishing at the moment. Sony had better hope they have one hell of a Vita game lineup announcement at E3 or every developer and publisher outside of Sony will likely be dropping the Vita like a boiling-hot turd.
Re: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale to Debut This Week
I hope you're right Zergling. I also hope Sony has some awesome Vita titles to announced at E3. I'm ready to see this black beauty get rolling.
Re: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale to Debut This Week
Wow, now this could be huge. How about make it a Vita exclusive. Vita needs a defibrillator at the moment and STAT!
Re: Rumour: Marketing Survey Teases Rayman Origins Sequel
Rayman Origins was phenomenal, so I'm all over this sequel. Can't wait for it.
Re: Amazon Leaks God of War: Ascension
Sony had better start getting more top tier titles on the Vita before that thing ends up dead in the water.
Re: Super Monkey Ball Vita Demo Rolls into Japan Tomorrow
This is great news. I was afraid this game might be a casualty of Sega cutting back on some projects. I'll be importing this game day one. Love me some Monkey Balls.
Re: Review: StarDrone Extreme (PlayStation Network - Vita)
Great review Sammy! I said if it got an 8 or better, I'd pick it up today rather than wait a few weeks. I've almost filled up my 32GB stick. Come on Sony, how about a 64GB stick?
Re: Analyst: PS4 Must Launch First to "Remain Competitive"
Right now Sony needs to focus on keeping PS3 relevant and getting Vita jumpstarted. I think it's a bit early to start thinking about PS4 when there's still plenty of life left in PS3 if they play their cards right.
Re: Vita Firmware V1.67 Launches, Doesn't Do Much
I just start the update when I plug my Vita in to charge before I go to bed.
Re: Interview: Gaijin Games - RUNNER 2
Gaijin Games rocks, PERIOD! And I hope they're showing off RUNNER 2 at E3 because it will be the first game I head for.
Re: Sony Teases Mysterious April Reveal
I think they should make God of War IV a Vita exclusive. That might cause a few systems to fly off of store shelves.
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: Vita Dips Below 10k Units
I'll wait until after I see what Sony announces for Vita at E3 and how sales are through the holiday shopping season before I begin considering the Vita in serious trouble. But clearly Sony need to get some top tier titles on the Vita, especially in Japan, and soon.
Re: Exclusive StarDrone Extreme Vita Trailers Shoot In
Looks cool, but I think I'll hold off for awhile given all the Vita games I still need to finish up.
Re: Review: BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (PlayStation Vita)
Well with a game of this depth, it was tough to narrow down the things to talk about and what things I'd probably leave to the player to find. I really enjoyed the game from top to bottom and was actually rather surprised it was as balanced as it was.
@Mickeymac is right, the story lines of the characters are very good and very much worth exploring, even if you're someone who normally just likes to pick a character or two and stick with them.
Re: Pachter: PS3 Price Cut "Likely" At E3
Ah the good old memories. Standing in line outside of EB Games waiting to toss down $600 for the PS3 monstrosity. Good times.
Re: Robin Hunicke Latest to Leave thatgamecompany
I saw Robin smoking a cigarette outside of the convention center back at E3. If I hadn't been late to a meet-up with Jools, I would have liked to have at least said hello to her. Sad to see her leaving thatgamecompany. They've lost quite a few pieces lately.
Re: Journey is PSN's Fastest Selling Game Ever
Yep, this is well-deserved. I don't play the old PS3 much, but I couldn't put this game down.
Re: PlayStation Orbis Concept Sketches Emerge
I'm kinda like Sammy, I'm wondering if this isn't just an upgrade to the Move and Camera system. Personally I'm getting a little sick of all of this motion control stuff. Wish these console makers would take things back to basics a bit.
Re: Warren Spector Keen to Port Epic Mickey to PS3
I just didn't care for the first Epic Mickey game much, but I'm going to pick up this sequel in the hopes that it's more up my alley.
Re: Review: Mass Effect 3 (PlayStation 3)
Word has it, they're going to change the ending of the game. That should be interesting.
Re: LittleBigPlanet Karting Powerslides onto PlayStation 3
This game has really caught my eye. I hope it turns out really well. I love a good kart racer.
Re: Runner 2 Delayed Until November
While it's killing me to wait to play RUNNER 2, I don't mind the wait to get the game just right. I do wonder why they think it's going to take that long to get this game ready. Could this perhaps be an attempt to launch the game alongside the Wii U? Could a deal with Nintendo be lurking?
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: One Piece Still on Top
Sony's got a long way to go in Japan if they want to get Vita rolling. Vita Game Heaven isn't going to cut it.
Re: Super Monkey Balls Rolls onto PlayStation Vita in June
I doubt there will be much Japanese text in a game like this. I've imported quite a few Super Monkey Ball games over the years, and they've all been easy to navigate. I can't pass up rolling monkey balls.
Re: GAME Won't Stock Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City or Ninja Gaiden 3
I just don't see them lasting much longer with this current situation. I'm hoping Gamestop will snatch them up and help them out, because if they don't, this company may very well be a thing of the past, sadly.
Re: Super Monkey Balls Rolls onto PlayStation Vita in June
I'll be importing this baby on day one. Love me some monkey-rolling action.
Re: Retro City Rampage to Retail for $15
I got the chance to play an early WiiWare build and the game was quite awesome. Tons of stuff to do and I love the open world feel of it. I'll definitely be picking this up on Vita.
I also agree with Brian, if a game has plenty of content and is a good game, there's no reason to feel pressured by the iOS and Android titles to price it much lower than is warranted.
Re: Sonic 4: Episode 2's Physics to be Based on Mega Drive Games
Good call Sega.
Re: Review: Super Stardust Delta (PlayStation Network - Vita)
Yeah some of the mini games are better than others. I did like the Blast Pack DLC though. Added some fun modes to the mix.
Re: Angry Birds Space Could Come to PlayStation Vita
I love Angry Birds and I can't wait to play Angry Birds Space. So I'll be really keeping my fingers crossed for a Vita release. Should be a nice fit for the system. Come on Sony!
Re: Sony: US Vita Launch Generated "Exceptional Sales"
My poor 3DS has seen little to no action over the past two months since I got my Vita. Here's hoping Kid Icarus: Uprising injects some new life into my poor 3DS.
Re: Review: Army Corps of Hell (PlayStation Vita)
This game was pretty fun for about 2 hours, but I found myself losing interest in the game rather quickly after that. Great idea, but it needed some variety and polish. Here's hoping for an Army Corps of Hell 2. Great review Patrick!
Re: Review: Jak & Daxter Collection (PlayStation 3)
Jak 1 is the only Jak game I really liked. Just couldn't get into the others, especially 2, which I found completely all over the map area-design wise. In fact I borderline hated Jak 2.
Re: Review: MotorStorm RC (PlayStation Network - Vita)
I like the visuals the way they are. Fits more in with the silly RC theme. I love a gorgeous visual presentation just as much as the next guy, but I don't need it in every game.
Re: Review: Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (PlayStation Vita)
I guess I'm gonna have to pick this one up too. Sheesh. You're killing me Sammy!
Re: Sony Bringing New PSP Colour to Japan
I'm not sure I particularly like this move, but hopefully Sony know what they're doing.
Re: Ridge Racer Unbounded Delayed Indefinitely in the US
Well, it doesn't sound good, but I'd rather them get it right than get it out now. Let's face it, the Ridge Racer train hasn't exactly been flying down the tracks smoothly as of late.
Re: Sumioni Inks the PlayStation Network on 20th March
@theblackdragon - That was exactly what I was thinking when I first saw the trailer.