Playstation Vita games discussion thread

[sscott]

Enjoying Everybody's golf, simple but addictive.

[goldenone]

Really enjoying Everybody's Golf, Rayman and Motorstorm RC in particular, so much so that i've not touched Uncharted as yet.

Looking to pick up Unit 13 and Lumines at some point too as these look quality. Wipeout also looks good but i've always struggled with the gameplay in any game from that series.

[Darran@Retro Gamer]

I think you're wrong about Metal Gear Solid mate. Doesn't it just say Metal Gear 1 and 2 and not Metal Gear Solid? I can't see them doing Solid, it's too much hard work when they can just wait for PSone compatibility.

[Morkin]

Couple bits of news.

Sony is to update PlayStation Vita launch title Everybody’s Golf on the 7th May, adding Versus Rooms, a Grade system and a new tour system.

The update, which takes the game to version 1.04, is to released in Japan on May 7, however given that the US and European version are both currently at version 1.03, we’d expect this update to also apply here too.

Here’s the details courtesy of Andriasang.

Versus Rooms
Players can create rooms where they freely set match type, course and other rules. The game supports rounds with eight players playing simultaneously. You’ll be able to engage in voice chat as you face off against your friends.
Grade System Added to Real Tournament Mode
Real Tournament Mode will now have a four level grade system, allowing you to face off against players who are close to your level.
Tour System Added to Daily National Tournament Mode
The Daily National Tournament mode will feature a tour system where you take part in one week tours. Each tour will begin on Tuesdays. Tournaments will be held daily through Sunday, with the results announced on Monday.

Persona 4: Golden Comes To North America In Fall 2012
Is anyone out there surprised? No? Okay.
05.02.12 - 3:26 AM

As predicted (though maybe sooner than some had predicted), Atlus USA unveiled plans (via another late-night newsletter) to localize Persona 4: Golden, the PlayStation Vita remake of the popular PS2 title. The remake gets some improved visuals, the new character Marie, some new events and Personae, a new opening, more voiced dialogue, and other additions and changes.

http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2012/1419.html

[Joey]

Toxie was asking about Frobisher Says not long ago.

It's free for today only on PSN I've just saw on twitter.

[ShadowMan]

Anyone else picking up Mortal Kombat this week? I've just had my copy shipped so I should hopefully have it tomorrow and from reviews etc. bar the downgraded graphics (mainly to keep the game running at 60fps) its a perfect port and thanks to the Vita's excellent D Pad moves and combo's are dead easy to pull off. Looking forward to finally spending time playing the game this time, unlike the console version where I stopped playing for no reason after a week or two

[Morkin]

Toxie was asking about Frobisher Says not long ago.

It's free for today only on PSN I've just saw on twitter.

Thanks for the heads up! Downloading now.

Anyone else picking up Mortal Kombat this week? I've just had my copy shipped so I should hopefully have it tomorrow and from reviews etc. bar the downgraded graphics (mainly to keep the game running at 60fps) its a perfect port and thanks to the Vita's excellent D Pad moves and combo's are dead easy to pull off. Looking forward to finally spending time playing the game this time, unlike the console version where I stopped playing for no reason after a week or two

I would love to especially as I've seen it for £23.85, plus it's had good reviews, but I'm on a game buying diet at the moment.

[ToxieDogg]

I think you're wrong about Metal Gear Solid mate. Doesn't it just say Metal Gear 1 and 2 and not Metal Gear Solid? I can't see them doing Solid, it's too much hard work when they can just wait for PSone compatibility.

Yeah, you're absolutely right unfortunately...that'll teach me to look at things properly before getting too hopeful.

So basically the Vita version is losing Peace Walker but not actually gaining anything as MGS 1 & 2 are already included on the PS3/Xbox 360 compilations anwyay. Not good.

I'll probably only pick it up when I can get it a little cheaper then.

Oh, and cheers for the heads up about Frobisher Says, Joey

[mainvein]

Toxie was asking about Frobisher Says not long ago.

It's free for today only on PSN I've just saw on twitter.

cool will get that when i get home from work

[Grizzly]

http://www.facebook.com/playstationaccess?sk=app_423711397642076

two free mini's which work on vita if you like on facebook.

just got the two games which include urbanix, which is a version of Qix but with a little bulldozer. loving it for the price!

[ToxieDogg]

Cheers Grizzly. That's 3 free downloads that have kept me amused this evening now, can't complain about that.

[sscott]

Thanks also, nice to get free stuff!

[ShadowMan]

Got my copy of Mortal Kombat Vita today and is pretty much exactly what I expected. Its the PS3/360 version with even more content, more costumes etc. and it plays identically as well.

The only consession for the port is the graphics which have taken quite a hit. The character models unfortunately do not look anywhere near as detailed as the console versions, but the up swing is it plays at 60fps which is a good trade off seeing as the smoother frame rate helps my combo timing considerably. That and it looks fine in motion, incredibly slick thanks to the smooth frame rate. Its only really in screenshots or up close intros that you really see the difference.

Controls wise its perfect. Once again the Vita D Pad does a brilliant job when it comes to pulling off moves and combo's. Anything I could do on the PS3 version I can do on this version with no problems.

Content wise the new challenge tower is great. The Vita specific challenges relating mainly to the touchscreen in some way are decent time wasters and I laughed out loud seeing Scorpion do the subway train stage fatality on a teddy bear

So MK sits nicely alongside Blazblue and UMVC3 in terms of great handheld fighters for the Vita. I'll actually make an effort this time to complete everything, should last me a nice long while

[DreamcastRIP]

... Controls wise its perfect. Once again the Vita D Pad does a brilliant job when it comes to pulling off moves and combo's. Anything I could do on the PS3 version I can do on this version with no problems.

I've read many similar comments regarding the reputed high quality of PSV's d-pad so I'm rather non-plussed with the review of BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend in this month's RG where it states, "The only real downside is that many combos are far too technical for the Vita's D-pad."

[ShadowMan]

... Controls wise its perfect. Once again the Vita D Pad does a brilliant job when it comes to pulling off moves and combo's. Anything I could do on the PS3 version I can do on this version with no problems.

I've read many similar comments regarding the reputed high quality of PSV's d-pad so I'm rather non-plussed with the review of BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend in this month's RG where it states, "The only real downside is that many combos are far too technical for the Vita's D-pad."

I've got BB as well on both PS3 and Vita and its not the D Pad that lets BB down controls wise. Personally I think its that some of the more technical commands are just too fiddly to pull off on the Vita's or PS3's face buttons for that matter. I find I need an arcade stick for stuff like that. For just standard quarter/half circle forward commands etc. for BB, MVC and MK the Vita's d pad is perfect.