Today was an orgy of PSN gamesharing. Minireviews

[AdmiralViscen]

PAIN - This one is cooler than I expected from videos. It sort of has a Tony Hawk flair to it, with all the tricks and combos to it. Seems pointless until you play it. I don't know if I'm going to play it a ton but it was great for the hour or so I spent on it (multiplayer bowling is awesome). How many levels are there?

Piyotama - I feel like I got this for free on Windows 98 or something, without all the fruity colors. It's ok I guess but my friend spent $10 on this? lol, this complaint pervades his library

echochrome - Nothing to see her that wasn't in the demo, I can never get the angles right and I don't find the gameplay too compelling. Props for originality.

flOw - Again, someone paid $10 for this? I was bored within 5 minutes, and that was co op. Lack of online multi with voice chat also makes this less useful IMO, but that applies to more than half these games afaik. And why can't I use analog sticks

Super Rub A Dub - I actually think this game is pretty awesome, the presentation and graphics are great and the gameplay is fun in a braindead sorta way. I don't see why I can't use analog sticks, or at least use a button to jump.

High Velocity Bowling - pretty decent, but again where the hell is the online multi. I'll probably dabble in the tournaments and stuff on this one in particular. But the controls cramp my hands.

Super Stardust HD - I don't like Geo Wars very much so I haven't tried this yet.

GO! Puzzle - check back soon!


2Xtreme - w/e
Mortal Kombat II - w/e, they don't even bother making a splash page for XMB on this one
Q*bert - still ass all these years later
Rampage: World Tour - This is beneath the glorious PSN service! Quality over quantity!

Speaking of PSN myths, a lot of these games really nickel and dime you to death with DLC.

[AdmiralViscen]

It's fun baby!

[pilonv1]

i hated Rub a Dub too - imprecise controls with ridiculous acceleration. trying to move and jump at the same time was an epic fail

get Pixel Junk Monsters, it's the most decent game on PSN

[cool breeze]

I think Everyday Shooter is the best original only downloadable game on any of the consoles.  It is such a well put together game.

And Super Rub Duck is pretty bad.  I only did play the demo, but that was enough to know that I didn't need to spend anymore money/time on it.  Try Calling All Cars, I also think that is one of the best games on there.  I don't know i there anyone still playing online, but local or online it is a lot of fun.

I never heard of Dark Mist, what type of game is it?

[AdmiralViscen]

Everyday Shooter has been on my mind, I hate lack of demos.

I've had CAC since I got PS3, along with Warhawk and Gripshift. This is only for games I stole off my friend today

[TVC15]

Pain is pretty fun, but there's only 1 level, which means it's really not worth the money.  There should be like, at least 4 levels for the price they want.

[AdmiralViscen]

Wait, that's the only level?

You're fucking kidding me. Why does the game have a separate screen making you pick your level if there's only ever one? Why can't they at least have several catapult starting points?

They found the time to make 3 or 4 paid DLC characters, how about a level or two.

I don't know how anyone can be satisfied with this service, this 'more than just an arcade game' thing just leads to a bunch of interesting concepts with half-assed executions.

[Mr. Gundam]

PAIN - This one is cooler than I expected from videos. It sort of has a Tony Hawk flair to it, with all the tricks and combos to it. Seems pointless until you play it. I don't know if I'm going to play it a ton but it was great for the hour or so I spent on it (multiplayer bowling is awesome). How many levels are there?

Four-player HORSE mode in Pain is seriously the most fun I've had this generation gaming with friends.

[TVC15]

Wait, that's the only level?

You're fucking kidding me. Why does the game have a separate screen making you pick your level if there's only ever one? Why can't they at least have several catapult starting points?

They found the time to make 3 or 4 paid DLC characters, how about a level or two.

I don't know how anyone can be satisfied with this service, this 'more than just an arcade game' thing just leads to a bunch of interesting concepts with half-assed executions.

There's going to be DLC levels.  They probably planned the DLC and incorporated it into development.  As far as I know, no new levels have come out, though they do charge you for new characters, lol.

[Enl]

You played all those PSN games except for the best game on the PS3. Shame shame even if you don't like GeoWars.

I played fl0w for the first time as well the other day. I liked it all the way until I got a new character and lost all the progress I made on the pevious one. The motion controls worked better for this than I expected but I still wish there was analogue support.

[tiesto]

I get the chance to download PAIN for free with the purchase of the MGS4 pack, I thought it was some generic FPS for a second (sounds like that, from the name), but if it's a fun game I should check it out. Super Stardust HD is worth playing, I'm not too big a GeoWars fan tho I do like it, but Super Stardust adds a bit of complexity like weapon changing, stages, and a looping playfield, that makes it more fun for me than GeoWars. But if the whole concept of dual analog shooters turns you off, then don't bother.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Everyday Shooter is the best thing on PSN with Gripshift being a close second.  Don't bother with Pixel Junk Monsters unless you can gameshare it.  Desktop Tower Defense is a free download and it's a much better game - no one solution puzzles in DTD.  And Super Stardust HD.....zzzzzzz.  I don't know what all the hype is about to be honest.

But get Everday Shooter.  Even if you're not a fan of shooters (that'd be me) you'll probably like it. 

[Third]

Does gamesharing work? How?

Can someone send me a game? 

[AdmiralViscen]

Someone has to give you the login info for their PSN account and then you download all their shit for free.

I get the chance to download PAIN for free with the purchase of the MGS4 pack, I thought it was some generic FPS for a second (sounds like that, from the name), but if it's a fun game I should check it out. Super Stardust HD is worth playing, I'm not too big a GeoWars fan tho I do like it, but Super Stardust adds a bit of complexity like weapon changing, stages, and a looping playfield, that makes it more fun for me than GeoWars. But if the whole concept of dual analog shooters turns you off, then don't bother.

I just don't like the lack of direction. Dual analog is fine for Omega Five but I don't feel like just shooting guys over and over again for a high score.


HSMP: Desktop Tower Defense is on PSN now for free? What kind of shit is it

[AdmiralViscen]

Haha, PAIN is actually getting an update today

http://pain.us.playstation.com/post/2008/05/The-17-Update-Cometh.aspx

You can now pick a few locations for the catapult and a few other things.

[hyp]

man fuck you haters, super rub-a-dub is the shiznit!!! it's the only sixaxis game worth playing.

[TVC15]

Haha, PAIN is actually getting an update today

http://pain.us.playstation.com/post/2008/05/The-17-Update-Cometh.aspx

You can now pick a few locations for the catapult and a few other things.

Nice.  I may bitch, but I will be there on day 1 for new levels.  The game has been out for so long that I don't know what the holdup is.

[cool breeze]

I never heard of Dark Mist, what type of game is it?

action dungeon shooter cutesy thingy em up.

Sort of like a cut down Atic Atac ... i think!

I had no idea about this game.  I checked out some videos on youtube and it looks pretty fun.  I might buy it if there is no demo.

[AdmiralViscen]

What's the beef with EShooter?

I'll try SSHD today.

[demi]

Just coming in to say PSN sucks, and you are all fegs

[MCD]

Just coming in to say PSN sucks, and you are all fegs

Nailed it.

[AdmiralViscen]

Um, why the fuck is SSHD's audio coming out of my TV (HDMI) when every single other PS3 related thing comes out of my speakers!?

[demi]

Let the people who can afford two/three systems talk boys, you poors have your own topics.

X360/Wii/PC looks like three systems to me

Allow me to reiterate that PSN sucks and you are all fegs

[Mr. Gundam]

Haha, PAIN is actually getting an update today

http://pain.us.playstation.com/post/2008/05/The-17-Update-Cometh.aspx

You can now pick a few locations for the catapult and a few other things.

Nice.  I may bitch, but I will be there on day 1 for new levels.  The game has been out for so long that I don't know what the holdup is.

I'm guessing the development team is ridiculously small and full of procrastinators.

I refuse to pay for new characters, but I will pay handsomely for new levels.

[MCD]

i own all systems, no bias.

[Third]

I own Ps3/X360/Wii/DS/PSP/PC/Laptop

And PSN rocks!  

[AdmiralViscen]

The new PAIN shit today is free I think, that's nice.

I still don't know why the fuck SSHD is coming out of my TV, there are no options relating to it in the game. Also it makes my speakers crackle which regular TV doesn't. Also I don't see why this is any better than Geo Wars. The presentation is nicer but shooting rocks is sorta boring.

And PSN rocks! 

why



edit - oh wait everything is coming out of the TV - either switching user accounts or the firmware update reset my settings I guess

editx2 - oh wait lol, the switchbox wasn't turned on, so the PS3 detected it and defaulted to HDMI outpiut. Not bad.

[duckman2000]

Fun fact: SSHD allows for custom playlists. Autechre and SSHD go together surprisingly well.

[Mr. Gundam]

The new PAIN shit today is free I think, that's nice.

There's a new character you can buy today, but everything else is free.

[Third]

why

SSHD, Pixeljunk, Warhawk, Tekken Online and the new WipeOut HD.

Those game alone kill XBLA and it's all free to use.

[AdmiralViscen]

Not really, no.


And WTF now I have sound coming out of the TV and the speakers. Is this some firmware glitch cuz this didn't happen when I watched Rambo 4 two days ago.


changing the options back and forth and rebooting fixed it 

[AdmiralViscen]

The console just froze playing SSHD

Common problem?

[ferrarimanf355]

Is it possible to gameshare Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection? If so, can someone send it my way? 

[Kestastrophe]

echochrome - Nothing to see her that wasn't in the demo, I can never get the angles right and I don't find the gameplay too compelling. Props for originality.

Pretty much my sentiments as well, except I bought the full game for PSP. It's cool, but it's not the type of puzzler that I can hardcore get into. The entire game plays kind of like a demo, or an idea that wasn't fully fleshed out. But like you said, A+ for originality

[CurseoftheGods]

I own PS3/360/Wii/DS/PSP/PC/Laptop

And PSN blows!

[AdmiralViscen]

echochrome - Nothing to see her that wasn't in the demo, I can never get the angles right and I don't find the gameplay too compelling. Props for originality.

Pretty much my sentiments as well, except I bought the full game for PSP. It's cool, but it's not the type of puzzler that I can hardcore get into. The entire game plays kind of like a demo, or an idea that wasn't fully fleshed out. But like you said, A+ for originality

Sounds like most of the 'worthwhile' games on PSN to me.

Out of the 14 or so I downloaded the only ones I feel the need to play are flOw (and that'll probably die off quickly), Rub a Dub (already beat over 2/3rds of the stages), SS HD and HV Bowling (even though it sucks). I'll dabble in PAIN but it's not something you can play for hours.

I don't know how anyone can prefer this crop of games over the consistent time drains found on XBLA.