MadDog Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 A bit like the PS3 controller, then? The PS3 controller is last gen compared to the Wii U, though. Your post was kind of pointless, and just seems like it was a random dig.
Burny Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 The PS3 controller is last gen compared to the Wii U, though. Your post was kind of pointless, and just seems like it was a random dig. Talking about form factor it's the "gen before last" actually, if we're taking the WiiU as next gen. And by kind of pointless random dig, do you mean just like calling unspecified people retards from across the other half of the board, instead of getting over there and telling them?
MadDog Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 . And by kind of pointless random dig, do you mean just like calling unspecified people retards from across the other half of the board, instead of getting over there and telling them? Yeah but that wasn't pointless.
flameboy Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) This is the Playstation thread, but i'm just going to say this here, as the Wii board scares me with it's high population of retards. I don't get the Wii U. It's just pointless. It's basically like a big DS, but shit. The controller is just a shitty gimmick, and won't even give any benefits. The examples that people have come up with for it's uses are just terrible, and there is nothing next gen about it. Bollocks like how it can be used to use killstreaks in CoD. What's wrong with pressing a button on the D-pad? Plus you'd have to look away from the screen for a second to do it, so you would probably get your face shot off while doing it. Yeah, it's rubbish. I almost feel like this is the perfect place for us to talk about the Wii U safe away from the fanboys. I know for example @Daft is in a similar position to me former Nintendo fanboy now playing primarily on a Sony console but not a Sony fanboy by any stretch of the imagination (in fact have "hated" them in them in the past and still loath them at points) Edited January 13, 2012 by flameboy
Sheikah Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Talking about form factor it's the "gen before last" actually, if we're taking the WiiU as next gen. And by kind of pointless random dig, do you mean just like calling unspecified people retards from across the other half of the board, instead of getting over there and telling them? Yeah because if there's one thing I respect it's people going onto a board of fanboys and directly telling them they're retards to start a flame war.
MadDog Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Exactly. It's pointless trying to have a normal discussion with blind fanboys who will just bring up sales figures and shit nobody cares about.
Daft Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I almost feel like this is the perfect place for us to talk about the Wii U. I know for example @Daft is in a similar position to me former Nintendo fanboy now playing primarily on a Sony console but not a Sony fanboy by any stretch of the imagination (in fact have "hated" them in them in the past and still loath them at points) Totes. I feel like we can have an actual discussion here (until Choze turns up). Posting on the Wii boards is asking to get caught in the cross fires of a fanboy fap fap war. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Sony to me are now more like the good old Nintendo of the N64 days than Nintendo are (They have the most powerful console and their first party studios and output are second to none). As a gamer I think I've changed relatiively little, it's Nintendo that have gone off chasing some kind of proto-fascist waggle controlled gaming utopia.
MadDog Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I don't understand fanboys. Why do they feel like they owe a company their loyalty? The company just cares about getting their money, and don't really care about giving their loyal fans what they want. You're just limiting yourself to one brand, and then you miss out on experiencing what other consoles can offer. It's just naive to disregard other consoles like that, as it's blocking you from good things. I had a Wii long before i even considered getting a PS3, and i loved it. I adored Super Mario Galaxy and experienced my first Zelda game, which i also loved. I got tired of it when no games were coming out that i was interested in. When i got a PS3, i realised just how far ahead it was of the Wii. I don't dislike the look of the Wii U because it's Nintendo, or because i love the PS3. It just doesn't interest me at all.
Pit-Jr Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Can't we all just put aside our petty squabbles and allegiances and agree that Microsoft is shit?
Retro_Link Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Maybe a stupid question, but the Move Edition of Heavy Rain works without Move right? Also what do you guys think of the game? Edited January 14, 2012 by Retro_Link
Aimless Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Every edition is technically the Move Edition, it just saves you from having to download an obscenely large patch. So yes, you can use a regular controller. As for the game, it's well worth playing. It has a lot of foibles, and the occasional outright failure, but I think it's a game that everyone should at least rent, especially if you have an interest in where games are going; it's a sign of things to come as opposed to the fruition of promise.
heroicjanitor Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I thought it was really good, I got into the action scenes and was constantly worried I would die, since I knew the game would carry on without him. It's been a while since I played it but I did find it awesome, as did my friend who usually sticks with fifa, car games and shooters. I'd suggest a rental though because it is a murder mystery, kinda no point once you know the murderer.
dwarf Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Every edition is technically the Move Edition, it just saves you from having to download an obscenely large patch. So yes, you can use a regular controller. As for the game, it's well worth playing. It has a lot of foibles, and the occasional outright failure, but I think it's a game that everyone should at least rent, especially if you have an interest in where games are going; it's a sign of things to come as opposed to the fruition of promise. What outright failures doth one speak of? Narrative or gameplay oriented? Heavy Rain is the only game I've played that has really given me an adrenaline rush, and that's a huge compliment. You shouldn't have doubts about trying it.
Retro_Link Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 OK thanks guys, I'll definately pick it up. It's £13.50 on Zavvi at the moment, so at that price I think I might as well buy.
Hero-of-Time Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I've said it before and I'll say it again, Sony to me are now more like the good old Nintendo of the N64 days than Nintendo are (They have the most powerful console and their first party studios and output are second to none). As a gamer I think I've changed relatiively little, it's Nintendo that have gone off chasing some kind of proto-fascist waggle controlled gaming utopia. I totally agree. I don't know whether it's because they were last out the gate and had to push that little bit harder to sell the system, or whether they planned it like this, but Sony's exclusives have been simply fantastic this generation. I know I don't play on the PS3 half as much as I do my 360, but the quality of exclusive titles that I have experienced on the PS3 has been amazing. Uncharted, God of War, Heavy Rain, Ratchet and Clank, Infamous etc. have all been worth the admission price. Maybe a stupid question, but the Move Edition of Heavy Rain works without Move right? Also what do you guys think of the game? I loved the game to bits and think everyone should have at least one playthrough the game. I look forward to seeing what choices you make in the course of your run through of the game.
Retro_Link Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Nice one @Hero\-of\-Time! Also, out of interest have you played all the God of War games, or just 3? GoW3 looks amazing, but really I think it means I should play the first two as well, and I'm gonna have such a mountain of games built up by the time Uni ends and I start playing that, that I'm not sure I want to add 2 more to that list.
Aimless Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 What outright failures doth one speak of? Narrative or gameplay oriented? Some of the voice acting is terrible, there's some rather annoying plot holes and generally the script could do with a lot of work. It's essentially an interactive version of one of those middling movies that you come across whilst flicking channels and end up watching because it's easier than getting up. That actually gives a more negative impression than I have of the game, though. Whilst it would make a pretty rubbish film, I found it to be really involving experience overall. That's why I think it's a very important game, as the things it falls short on — namely acting and writing — are, relatively speaking, easy to fix: it's a great example of how participation makes games a fantastic vehicle for storytelling, as they carry a level of investment cinema just can't compete with.
Daft Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 The story in Heavy Rain is terrible. It's like a cross between SE7EN and Days of Our Lives.
Happenstance Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I really liked Heavy Rain. The story wasnt great, it had plot holes and the voice acting was terrible (yet awesome at the same time....."Jason!") but the entire thing just felt like one big experience I hadnt had before and id love for them to make another game like it.
Cube Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I didn't think it was as good as the brilliant Fahrenheit, but Heavy Rain is still a great game. I hope they make another one (as in a new "cinematic game", not a sequel).
Happenstance Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Fahrenheit definitely was good but the story just took such a weird turn in that game! Undead lovin and all.
Hero-of-Time Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I really liked Heavy Rain. The story wasnt great, it had plot holes and the voice acting was terrible (yet awesome at the same time....."Jason!") but the entire thing just felt like one big experience I hadnt had before and id love for them to make another game like it. Exactly. Also, out of interest have you played all the God of War games, or just 3?GoW3 looks amazing, but really I think it means I should play the first two as well, and I'm gonna have such a mountain of games built up by the time Uni ends and I start playing that, that I'm not sure I want to add 2 more to that list. I've played them all and also the PSP ones. Everyone of them is worth playing and all available on the PS3. I would recommend you at least play through the first 2 before starting the 3rd as there is alot going on in terms of story and the 3rd one starts straight after the 2nd. You can skip the PSP ones. It's not that they are bad, far from it in fact, just that they are more really side stories.
heroicjanitor Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Fahrenheit was unique too, starting off in a toilet where you have killed a guy and have no recollection of it. Then you have to wash your hands, try to act casual, the police ask you where the toilet is or something, it is exhilarating when you are actually worried you'll get caught or die... I want them to make more of these games, and where the hell is The Last Guardian for that matter?
Hero-of-Time Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 where the hell is The Last Guardian for that matter? In development hell by the sound of things.
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