StarSolider coming on PSP, was PS2 version any good ?
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I kinda like the Star Soldier remake on PS2, it's quite straight-forward, graphics are decent tho nothing special and the engine is mildly interesting, specially the bonus system.
On the downside, it does not seem to support arcade sticks, at least my ASCII PSx stick does not work with it, so I have to use the standard controller + analogue stick which makes it difficult for me to control the ship at times, it just sucks to lose a life because of that.
In short, SS remake is decent, but if the PSP port does not come up with new extras, it's probably best to get the cheaper PS2 version or skip it completely because there are lots of excellent shmup ports on PS2 that I'd buy first if I hadn't already.
On the downside, it does not seem to support arcade sticks, at least my ASCII PSx stick does not work with it, so I have to use the standard controller + analogue stick which makes it difficult for me to control the ship at times, it just sucks to lose a life because of that.
In short, SS remake is decent, but if the PSP port does not come up with new extras, it's probably best to get the cheaper PS2 version or skip it completely because there are lots of excellent shmup ports on PS2 that I'd buy first if I hadn't already.
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Still, be cool to try out some tate action on my Lynx...I mean PSP.
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Will this support holding the psp sideways? Does the Namco collection support this?
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PinkPeach said:Yes the psp version has a control scheme to play sideways
Haaaaaaaaaaa i want RType final PSP
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I actually liked Star Soldier for GC/PS2. Excellent remake. Hard as nails too.
This is a good sign seeing shooters come out so quickly on the PSP. Looks like it'll the be the portable system of choice for fans of the genre everywhere.
This is a good sign seeing shooters come out so quickly on the PSP. Looks like it'll the be the portable system of choice for fans of the genre everywhere.
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subcons said:
Yeah, I consider my GC copy to be $35 well-spent. I may pass on the PSP version, but the fact that this is coming out and Psikyo is supporting the system are both extremely encouraging signs...
cough *Progear* cough!
(I am fully aware that the above is about as likely as W. denouncing Christianity in favor of voodoo cannibalism).
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Weevus said:
This is Sony we're talking about, here- could be a couple years before a drop and I wouldn't be surprised at all.
By not bringing it out at a price that was more competitive with the DS, they made it pretty clear that they don't view DS as a rival to their potential business.
Thus I think Sony will figure they set their own market. And I don't see them changing their minds when GBA2 comes out, either.
Also, Sony's track record for price drops isn't exactly a good one.
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I know this is a little off topic, but another GBA already. Jesus! I know the DS isn't technically a Game Boy, but come on, yeah it is. A handheld system made by nintendo is a gameboy. Will the GBA2 be more powerful than the DS, cartridge or disc? Price? Didn't seem like it took much time to develop, unless they were working on it while they were working on the DS. So many questions. 
Anyways, the PSP can suck it for 250+ tax. 
Anyways, the PSP can suck it for 250+ tax. 
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Weevus said:I know this is a little off topic, but another GBA already. Jesus! I know the DS isn't technically a Game Boy, but come on, yeah it is. A handheld system made by nintendo is a gameboy. Will the GBA2 be more powerful than the DS, cartridge or disc? Price? Didn't seem like it took much time to develop, unless they were working on it while they were working on the DS. So many questions.
Off-topic like a motherfucker.
You either need counseling,or $250+tax for a PSP.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but was that not a Playstation turned on its side for shooters? 
I'm sorry you had to waste your very precious time reading my horribly off-topic thread. I don't know what got into me. I should have recognized these forums are run with an iron fist. 
Not just a bunch of guys who like games. 
I'm sorry you had to waste your very precious time reading my horribly off-topic thread. I don't know what got into me. I should have recognized these forums are run with an iron fist. Not just a bunch of guys who like games.
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Weevus said:Correct me if I'm wrong, but was that not a Playstation turned on its side for shooters?
From Star Soldier PSP,to NDS,to GBA,to GBA2,and now Playstations on its sides for shooters?
This topic has gone to shit,I'm out.
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Weevus said:Correct me if I'm wrong, but was that not a Playstation turned on its side for shooters?
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