Is there any difference between the two ports of In the Hunt

[Milkgoat]

The PSX and Saturn of course.

Which one plays better. I checked the board faqs and search, but I had no luck. Sorry if this has been asked 3000 times before.

[Fighter17]

Before the lock.

PSX version is better.

Saturn version is slower and has an glitch.

[Sonic R]

Saturn version is slower and has an glitch.

Must be real slow?

I am feel it as a slow game over all.

Is good any ways!

(I have PlayStation version of 'In the Hunt')

[Ed Oscuro]

Odd, I had always assumed the Saturn version would be better, silly me. What problems do the Saturn version have? Interested to hear.

[shinsage]

Odd, I had always assumed the Saturn version would be better, silly me. What problems do the Saturn version have? Interested to hear.

Well, it's pretty much just the slowdown issue from what I've heard over the years.
Can't say I recall hearing about a glitch tho, maybe Fighter17 can go into further detail about that.

[louisg]

I can't speak for the PSX version, but the Saturn one has SNES-on-a-bad-day levels of slowdown. Oddly, it seems like it gets better later in the game. Early on, it will slow to a crawl with almost no provocation.

For glitches, I believe it won't get past the developer logo in some model Saturns, but I am not sure on this point.

[CIT]

I heard there were some misprints of the Saturn version that were never recalled and won't boot correctly.

So yeah, probably best to get the PS1 version, although I have it for Saturn and it works fine.

BTW, the PCB has terrible slowdown as well.

[Strider77]

The japanese version of in the hunt will not boot in a US saturn... regardless of a converter ect. I don't know why but that's the only "glitch" I know of.

[D]

Even more, the Saturn version has the Saturn in slow down mode 99% of the time. If you actually play it that is, firing all over the place like a madman.
ITH for the SS is the (slowest) game ever on any sys. I bet no other game comes even close. And yes, that is a challenge!

[SuperGrafx]

Even more, the Saturn version has the Saturn in slow down mode 99% of the time. If you actually play it that is, firing all over the place like a madman.
ITH for the SS is the (slowest) game ever on any sys. I bet no other game comes even close. And yes, that is a challenge!

I think Gradius III on the SNES is comparable.
That game runs in slowdown mode 99% of the time as well, though for me it makes the game somewhat enjoyable as I can just sit back and zone out whilst I play.

[jiji]

The soundtrack is different between the two versions, too. The PSX version has the arcade soundtrack, and the Saturn version has an arranged one.

[JoshF]

The slowdown is exaggerated because the sub moves slow regardless.

[Jon]

For glitches, I believe it won't get past the developer logo in some model Saturns, but I am not sure on this point.

I can personally vouch for this one. I bought a Saturn rev a few years back that was still factory sealed and it would never boot past the Kokopeli logo. Exchanged it for a used copy and never had another issue.

[shinsage]

ITH for the SS is the (slowest) game ever on any sys. I bet no other game comes even close. And yes, that is a challenge!

Super Double Dragon yo.
The game is proved to be in perpetual slowdown when the character exits an area.

[Fighter17]

The soundtrack is different between the two versions, too. The PSX version has the arcade soundtrack, and the Saturn version has an arranged one.

For the Saturn version, yes the booting issue is an issue. Also from some reports they were some graphicial glitiches as well.

I played the Saturn version before and to me the game runs slower than the PCB version.

I own the PSX version and it runs around 90% of the PCB's speed (to me at least).

Personally I perfer the PSX port over the Saturn because of speed.

Be warned about one thing (in the US copies at least), In The Hunt for the PSX is rare (but doesn't cost too much) than the Saturn version.

For soundtracks in the PSX version you can pick arcade and arranged.

[gigadrive32]

I own the Saturn version now, after playing ITH on MAME, I'd say there's noticable slowdown much of the time. it's not horrible.

I used to own the PS1 version in the late 90s, I don't really remember if there was significant slowdown but I'll trust everything I've read over the years about the PS1 version being a little better.

you'd think the Saturn version would be superior since Saturn is the more powerful sprite machine, but, it's all about the developer.

[system11]

Had both, and the PCB. They all have slowdown, the PSX version is the best - and actually has slightly less slowdown than the PCB.

[Dave_K.]

Doesn't the PSX version have some sort of code you can enter to speed up your sub's movement? (not that this will help any of the other slowdown, but has been a gripe about the game play in general) I have the PCB and love it, although its plenty hard.

[jiji]

That's right. I remember the soundtrack switch in the PS1 version now. But isn't the PS1 versions's arranged soundtrack different from the Saturn version's soundtrack? I seem to remember liking the arranged PS1 soundtrack more.

Also, from GameFAQs:

Speed Up and Slow Down

While you're playing the game, press START to pause. To speed up the game slightly, unpause the game while pressing Triangle+R2. To slow down the game slightly, pause and then unpause while pressing Triangle+L2. You might have to do this a few times to get the full effect.

I'll have to try this!

[Super Laydock]

Thanks for starting this thread.

Actually reminded me that I needed to check it out since it looks good and sounds like fun to me.

Just snagged me a copy of the PSX version on ebay and am very much looking forward to checking it out.