I don't think two ratings would work - it would be confusing for readers, I believe. Our review text will always describe the controls and state whether they're good or not, far better than a score could do.
Another feature on games to show off Move sounds good to me though!
If a game uses the Move wand, we'll review it; if it doesn't, we won't. There are plenty of games out there that use the Eye camera (Kung Fu Live, Gran Turismo, Eye of Judgement etc.) and Navigation, but if it doesn't use the Move controller - in however small a way - we won't be reviewing it. I'm sorry if that disappoints you but that's our site's raison d'etre.
If the game is a great title (Sly Cooper, NBA 2K11) we'll recommend it even if it doesn't make great use of the controllers at hand. I reviewed NBA myself so I know the Move controls are disappointing but it's one of the greatest sports games I've ever played and it would be churlish not to recommend it to anyone interested in sports.
We decided not to review Kung Fu Live as it doesn't use the PlayStation Move controller, just the Eye Camera, and that's not what we're about.
As for The Fight, I'm pretty confident the US version has been patched as many of our writers are from the US. However I'll let them confirm that for you.
I love Rune Factory Frontier on Wii and all other HM games, pretty much, so this is way, way up there on my most wanted list. Let's just hope it gets picked up for localisation over here!
@chiptoon It will if you set your user country to South Africa
@lz2010 Well Sony sells hardware/accessories to retailers, who then sell it on to customers, so it makes sense for them to use shipped rather than sold figures.
Welcome to the site Joereno and Moveman! I've also been keeping an eye on the poor reviews this game has been getting, and I'm glad you found this one helpful Joereno
Perhaps sites that gave the game a positive score should face-off with negative reviewers in the game's online mode to settle this once and for all
I think JDig is talking about a brand new shooter built from the ground up for Move, rather than tweaking its existing franchises to be more casual-friendly. A title designed specifically around Move from the start whilst aiming to be a bit less demanding than MAG or Killzone would be A OK in my books!
Welcome aboard, gamerdude74! Like you, I've never actually played a Sly game, though I'm definitely curious about them now. I love a bit of classic 3D action-platforming - Mini Ninjas is a favourite! - so this looks like a good buy for me. Can't wait until December now
@Swolern Exactly, let's hope Killzone can offer that same feeling.
I worry that the FPS market is basically a "most hardcore" competition and there won't be room for a more casual, quick blast FPS for Move. We'll see though!
@JDig Welcome! Good idea too. I'm sure we'll see plenty of games like this next year - Killzone 3 and MAG are obviously aimed at very hardcore gamers, but with games like The Shoot being produced I think it shows Sony is very conscious of a wider audience. There's the potential for some really good stuff on Move, FPS-wise.
Welcome to our new members! Thanks for sharing your feedback on Move, and it's interesting to see many of the same issues coming up.
I think the camera is definitely lacking these days, and I'm not even convinced it was that good when it was first launched. It really struggles in low lighting and as you've all said, it just doesn't look that nice! With Sony redesigning the machine, headset etc. I'm sure they're working on an improved camera too.
Calibration is a chore too, I don't mind it in some games but with each game having different requirements it can put you off playing one game over another. Definitely not a good thing.
I think it could be a really interesting toy to pick up and put down - leave it on the TV when you have friends around and get them to pick up the Move and see what they can do. I'll certainly have a dabble when it reaches Europe.
@danschemen No worries, you're not going to be looking at PS4 for another three or four years yet. Plenty of time!
All good suggestions guys. There definitely needs to be an on-screen cursor for certain areas - typing with Move is a nightmare! Hopefully that can be added with a software patch rather than having to wait until PS4, though
Thanks for the info Dom! I haven't tried this one yet but I'd like to give it a blast, though I understand it's not brilliant. There's supposed to be a patch on the way so hopefully that'll bump the score a little!
Then yes, for you it'll be a big problem as it's the same characters from the first one (I believe). Still looks ace though and I can't wait to try it in HD and 3D!
The video replays make it for me. I had so much laughter over this one and to be honest the kind of person who would play this probably isn't bothered about 1:1 motion controller tracking, they just want something fun, with humiliation as a welcome bonus. If that sounds like your wife (it sounds like mine) pick it up
I'm really looking forward to giving this one a go when it's out in the UK soon. Should be ace!
I also approve of Patrick's superb effort to mention the Spice Girls by nickname in one paragraph. It reminds me of my old school days where I tried to cram in as many game names as possible into each essay!
Well I'm not the general consensus I think Lips generally has better thought-out songs, with more frequent harmony and backing work, in my opinion anyway. Both are good, I just know I prefer Lips.
I had some issues with the demo too, but after a bit of fiddling about it worked OK and I actually really liked it. I had to turn the music off though, it drove me mad.
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Re: Why Does Amazon Say PlayStation Move is Discontinued?
@Roopa132 This is from the US Amazon site.
Re: Killzone 3's Multiplayer Move Beta Launches Next Week
@GiggleFish Same here, I'd love to play this in 3D but I'll settle for blasting with Move.
Look out for DaddyNewts next week
Re: Check Out Move Games on the Go with Official PlayStation App
@lipnox The app lets you see which games are Move compatible
Re: Hole Out on New John Daly's ProStroke Golf Courses for Free
It's well worth a go for the controls alone. Just a shame it couldn't be as shiny as EA's effort or it'd be head-and-shoulders above the competition!
Re: Features: Five Move Games to Excite You in 2011
@turtlelink I thought it had another Move-enabled mode as well that would be introduced later via DLC?
Re: Features: Five Move Games to Excite You in 2011
Thanks for joining ToniSilva, and I hope you enjoy your Move!
Re: New No More Heroes Shots Show Leather, Beam Swords, Gimps
@Shugo You're quite right, I was mistaken! No More Heroes supports Move and DualShock 3
Re: Features: Five Move Games to Excite You in 2011
Four of iWaggle's choices are on our list, though
Dead Space: Extraction and No More Heroes were both awesome on Wii and should be even better on Move.
Re: Features: PlayStation Move Buyer's Guide
I don't think two ratings would work - it would be confusing for readers, I believe. Our review text will always describe the controls and state whether they're good or not, far better than a score could do.
Another feature on games to show off Move sounds good to me though!
Re: Features: PlayStation Move Buyer's Guide
I read Kung Fu Live was rubbish and you shouldn't touch it with a ten-foot Move controller, so I for one am happy not to be covering it here.
Perhaps we should rename this guide to "Great Games That Are Move-Compatible Rather Than Great Move Games"?
Re: Features: PlayStation Move Buyer's Guide
If a game uses the Move wand, we'll review it; if it doesn't, we won't. There are plenty of games out there that use the Eye camera (Kung Fu Live, Gran Turismo, Eye of Judgement etc.) and Navigation, but if it doesn't use the Move controller - in however small a way - we won't be reviewing it. I'm sorry if that disappoints you but that's our site's raison d'etre.
If the game is a great title (Sly Cooper, NBA 2K11) we'll recommend it even if it doesn't make great use of the controllers at hand. I reviewed NBA myself so I know the Move controls are disappointing but it's one of the greatest sports games I've ever played and it would be churlish not to recommend it to anyone interested in sports.
Thanks for all your comments though!
Re: Features: PlayStation Move Buyer's Guide
Hey lipnox, thanks for your comments.
We decided not to review Kung Fu Live as it doesn't use the PlayStation Move controller, just the Eye Camera, and that's not what we're about.
As for The Fight, I'm pretty confident the US version has been patched as many of our writers are from the US. However I'll let them confirm that for you.
Thanks for your comments!
Re: DualShock and Move Players Will Square Off in Killzone 3
@Slappy The auto-aim is a software feature for Move and DS3 players alike, and can be enabled/disabled as you prefer.
Re: DualShock and Move Players Will Square Off in Killzone 3
I don't see what this has to do with Wii owners.
Re: Top Darts Aims for the PlayStation Store Bullseye Next Week
@NESGamepro That's the director of Devil's Details, a nice and not-at-all-creepy chap in real life!
Re: Talking Point: The Games You Want Patched for Move
I can't see Killzone 2 getting updated when 3 is out in two months, but you never know.
GTA IV is a good shout too, as is inFAMOUS.
Re: Review: Tron Evolution (PlayStation 3)
6/10 doesn't mean it sucks, it means it's not bad.
Also this is one of my favourite taglines we've run on Movemodo yet. Great stuff Jamie!
Re: Sony Patents Reveal the Fascinating Moves That Never Were
Welcome, jneul! Glad you're enjoying your Move - what games have you got for it?
Re: Consider the LittleBigPlanet 2 Demo an Early Christmas Present
Nope, they're running both so I assume there must be differences. We'll soon see anyway
Re: Farming is Coming to Move with Rune Factory: Oceans
I love Rune Factory Frontier on Wii and all other HM games, pretty much, so this is way, way up there on my most wanted list. Let's just hope it gets picked up for localisation over here!
Re: Patched for Move: Swords & Soldiers (Free)
Yep, we'll certainly have a review of this one
Re: Patched for Move: Swords & Soldiers (Free)
You can put that right now then!
Re: Dynasty Warriors 7 Bringing 60 Characters from Historic China
Whoops! Serves me right for writing that in a rush and not researching properly. No harm was intended and it's all sorted now. Cheers!
Re: Sony Europe Reminds You of the Great Move Games Out Already
They obviously didn't feel like crowing about that one!
Re: Can You Beat this Sports Champions Disc Golf Record?
You have more than 178 kids in your classes and they've all got Platinum trophies in Sports Champions? Somebody call Sony's marketing department!
Re: Interviews: Hydravision - Funky Lab Rat
Welcome, Sleexus!
Re: PlayStation Move By the Numbers Offers Up Facts and Figures
@chiptoon It will if you set your user country to South Africa
@lz2010 Well Sony sells hardware/accessories to retailers, who then sell it on to customers, so it makes sense for them to use shipped rather than sold figures.
Re: Sony: "We Underestimated Demand for Move Controllers"
Agreed, I've also seen loads of Navigations and Starter Packs but only one or two Moves separately. Sort it out!
Re: Review: The Fight: Lights Out (PlayStation 3)
Welcome to the site, KALofKRYPTON. Love the name!
Re: Review: The Fight: Lights Out (PlayStation 3)
Welcome to the site Joereno and Moveman! I've also been keeping an eye on the poor reviews this game has been getting, and I'm glad you found this one helpful Joereno
Perhaps sites that gave the game a positive score should face-off with negative reviewers in the game's online mode to settle this once and for all
Re: Check Out Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves Next Month
All PSN+ subscribers will get access to the beta very soon
Re: Snakebyte Announces the First Third-Party Move Controllers
When you're gaming, of course!
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Make to Move?
I think JDig is talking about a brand new shooter built from the ground up for Move, rather than tweaking its existing franchises to be more casual-friendly. A title designed specifically around Move from the start whilst aiming to be a bit less demanding than MAG or Killzone would be A OK in my books!
Re: Snakebyte Announces the First Third-Party Move Controllers
The D-Pad is really off-putting, but other than that I don't see too much wrong with these. Guess we'll find out in January
Re: Review: NBA 2K11 (PlayStation 3)
An update on the Navigation issue.
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Make to Move?
@Slapshot82 A nice PSN title, like a HD version of Water Warfare, would go down a treat with me, but I'm not holding my breath!
Re: Review: The Sly Collection (PlayStation 3)
Welcome aboard, gamerdude74! Like you, I've never actually played a Sly game, though I'm definitely curious about them now. I love a bit of classic 3D action-platforming - Mini Ninjas is a favourite! - so this looks like a good buy for me. Can't wait until December now
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Make to Move?
@Swolern Exactly, let's hope Killzone can offer that same feeling.
I worry that the FPS market is basically a "most hardcore" competition and there won't be room for a more casual, quick blast FPS for Move. We'll see though!
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Make to Move?
@JDig Welcome! Good idea too. I'm sure we'll see plenty of games like this next year - Killzone 3 and MAG are obviously aimed at very hardcore gamers, but with games like The Shoot being produced I think it shows Sony is very conscious of a wider audience. There's the potential for some really good stuff on Move, FPS-wise.
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Make to Move?
Welcome to our new members! Thanks for sharing your feedback on Move, and it's interesting to see many of the same issues coming up.
I think the camera is definitely lacking these days, and I'm not even convinced it was that good when it was first launched. It really struggles in low lighting and as you've all said, it just doesn't look that nice! With Sony redesigning the machine, headset etc. I'm sure they're working on an improved camera too.
Calibration is a chore too, I don't mind it in some games but with each game having different requirements it can put you off playing one game over another. Definitely not a good thing.
Re: Auditorium HD Makes Beautiful Music from Next Tuesday
I think it could be a really interesting toy to pick up and put down - leave it on the TV when you have friends around and get them to pick up the Move and see what they can do. I'll certainly have a dabble when it reaches Europe.
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Make to Move?
@danschemen No worries, you're not going to be looking at PS4 for another three or four years yet. Plenty of time!
All good suggestions guys. There definitely needs to be an on-screen cursor for certain areas - typing with Move is a nightmare! Hopefully that can be added with a software patch rather than having to wait until PS4, though
Re: The Fight to Get Patched with Transparency and More
I've heard lots of mixed things about this, so I don't want to dive into it, but that does sound ace. I'll have to pick it up now!
Re: The Fight: Lights Out
Thanks for the info Dom! I haven't tried this one yet but I'd like to give it a blast, though I understand it's not brilliant. There's supposed to be a patch on the way so hopefully that'll bump the score a little!
Re: de Blob 2 Gets a Lick of HD Paint and Move Controls
Then yes, for you it'll be a big problem as it's the same characters from the first one (I believe). Still looks ace though and I can't wait to try it in HD and 3D!
Re: Review: SingStar Dance (PlayStation 3)
The video replays make it for me. I had so much laughter over this one and to be honest the kind of person who would play this probably isn't bothered about 1:1 motion controller tracking, they just want something fun, with humiliation as a welcome bonus. If that sounds like your wife (it sounds like mine) pick it up
Re: Review: Get Fit with Mel B (PlayStation 3)
I'm really looking forward to giving this one a go when it's out in the UK soon. Should be ace!
I also approve of Patrick's superb effort to mention the Spice Girls by nickname in one paragraph. It reminds me of my old school days where I tried to cram in as many game names as possible into each essay!
Re: Review: Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (PlayStation 3)
Code Veronica was ace! Get outta town.
Re: Review: SingStar Dance (PlayStation 3)
Well I'm not the general consensus I think Lips generally has better thought-out songs, with more frequent harmony and backing work, in my opinion anyway. Both are good, I just know I prefer Lips.
Re: Beat Sketcher's November 23rd Release Draws Near
Welcome to the site guys!
I had some issues with the demo too, but after a bit of fiddling about it worked OK and I actually really liked it. I had to turn the music off though, it drove me mad.