The PS Vita Thread - Remote Play for all PS4 Games

[boagman]

Some Best Buys are apparently selling out Vitas for 99$. I wouldn't waste any effort on it, but if you have a Best Buy nearby might be worth checking.

That's an insane price! It's been confirmed that they are doing this to make room for the new model, by the way.
Damn, given the oportunity I would instantly buy another one at that price.

It's also *extremely* YMMV. Hardly a lock. It'd be great to get one at that price, yes, but even so: I think the $99 price would be for the Wi-Fi only. Seems the Wi-Fi/3G version, when it's been available, is $132.99. Again, big time YMMV.

[ZellSF]

Some Best Buys are apparently selling out Vitas for 99$. I wouldn't waste any effort on it, but if you have a Best Buy nearby might be worth checking.

That's an insane price! It's been confirmed that they are doing this to make room for the new model, by the way.
Damn, given the oportunity I would instantly buy another one at that price.

It's also *extremely* YMMV. Hardly a lock. It'd be great to get one at that price, yes, but even so: I think the $99 price would be for the Wi-Fi only. Seems the Wi-Fi/3G version, when it's been available, is $132.99. Again, big time YMMV.

Hence the part about not wasting any effort on it.

3G version is a total waste of money in 99% of cases btw. You won't use it often if at all and if your service provider makes it hard to get a secondary SIM card it won't be worth it. Also if you have a phone with mobile hotspot functionality it definitely won't be worth it.

There are restrictions on it for both downloading and playing realtime games, the browser is worse than the one on your phone and while the youtube client is decent... you don't want to use that much if you don't have a good data plan.

[Friendly]

It should be noted that the European 3G version isn't sim-locked, which means you can choose any provider. US Vitas are locked to AT&T. Anyway, since Phantasy Star Online is the only game (I know of) which can actually be played via 3G, it's really quite useless (unless for some reason you feel the need to surf the internet and watch youtube on the go with PS Vita).

[iconoclast]

Just beat Ys: Memories of Celceta. Best game I've played on the Vita so far and one of the best RPGs I've played in years (not that I play a ton of them). Great game.

[Skykid]

Just beat Ys: Memories of Celceta. Best game I've played on the Vita so far and one of the best RPGs I've played in years (not that I play a ton of them). Great game.

I'm twenty hours in and racing through. It picks up hugely around the ten hour mark.

[Friendly]

Demon Gaze will be released in April. North American release date is April 22, European date is April 25. Looks like only America is getting a limited edition, which will include this stuff:

[spadgy]

That's a pretty nice looking LE; nice there's some effort being put into Vita LEs.

On the subject of new coming Vita releases, whose interested in Toukiden: the Age of Demons for the Vita?

[dunpeal2064]

Watched a trailer for Demon Gaze, since I hadn't heard of it. Ratio of breasts to game play: 30/0

Eventually found out that it is a first person dungeon crawl/turn-based RPG, with some demon gathering. Sounds like SMT with less atmosphere and more fan service. Still somewhat interested though.

[Friendly]

I heard it's a bit like Etrian Odyssey.

[Ed Oscuro]

Shit. I hope this doesn't mean that Vita TV is out of the question for a NA release. Who am I kidding?

Ratio of breasts to game play: 30/0

infinite boobages

[trap15]

Ratio of breasts to game play: 30/0

PSV killer app

[BulletMagnet]

Ratio of breasts to game play: 30/0

I believe you're looking for this.

Sounds like SMT with less atmosphere and more fan service..

While we're at it, if you've got a hankering for something Totally Not Persona At All, go nuts.

Both are apparently being localized, though only the latter is getting a physical release.

[Friendly]

On the subject of new coming Vita releases, who's interested in Toukiden: the Age of Demons for the Vita?

Nice looking game, but it's a Monster Hunter clone, isn't it? Not my cup of tea, I think.

Mind=0 on the other hand could be interesting.

[Acid_Rain]

I haven't been following this thread a lot, since now (vita get). What games would you consider must-haves?

And what's your opinion on Muramasa and Dragons Crown?
Any STGs besides sine mora jet? (including store – psp, ps1, psn)

[Friendly]

First must-have: US PS+

[dunpeal2064]

I believe you're looking for this.

The thought of an "M" rated Compile Hearts game is terrifying

[BulletMagnet]

The thought of an "M" rated Compile Hearts game is terrifying

For whatever it's worth they usually (to the best of my knowledge, anyways) don't really go much beyond the usual cornball otaku fan service; IIRC the most recent "Neptune" titles got M ratings, and while shamelessly suggestive and cheesecakey they're hardly pornographic.

[boagman]

Watched a trailer for Demon Gaze, since I hadn't heard of it. Ratio of breasts to game play: 30/0

So, with that idea in mind, and using your exact same scale, can you give me the same ratio for, say, any given Dead Or Alive game?

Just curious, honest.

[ZellSF]

I haven't been following this thread a lot, since now (vita get). What games would you consider must-haves?

And what's your opinion on Muramasa and Dragons Crown?
Any STGs besides sine mora jet? (including store – psp, ps1, psn)

Vita first priorities:

1: US PS+ subscription (50$)
2: Dragon's Crown (40$)
3: Ys Celceta (40$)
4: Persona 4 Golden (20$)
5: Hotline Miami (10$)
6: Dokuro (3$)

If you insist on going with a EU account (bad idea), then you should still get PS+, but you must also get Wipeout 2048 in addition since it's not part of EU's instant game collection. A lot of games I have I could recommend, just not for current prices. Following sales and PS+'s instant game collection is pretty important.

Demon Gaze looks interesting, but if I wanted to play Japanese first person RPGs, there's a lot of choices and there's also a lot of other games I want to play being released around the same time. I have a feeling I'll end up skipping it entirely.

[Skykid]

You must get a US account. EU not an option.

Also, I'd rearrange Zell's priority list respectfully, and place Celceta above Crown. I wouldn't say there's a lot in it, but there's enough, for sure.

[Friendly]

@Acid_Rain
Another must-have: Tearaway

PS
Vita also has Spelunky.

[spadgy]

@Acid_Rain
Another must-have: Tearaway

Absolutely. A wonderful game. Perhaps the Vita's best.

If you fancy some twitch/high-scoring action, 2D skateboarding title OlliOlli is superb.

STGs? Super Stardust Vita is great fun; as arena/twin-stick shooters go, it's got a bit of a feel of a classically structured shmup. Just a bit, but it's there.

And while I don't like dwelling on the negative, I thought Hotline Miami was rather mediocre; style over substance.

EDIT:Oh, and while not a Vita exclusive at all, Rymdkapsel is wicked. A realtime strategy/God-game like Sim City, set in space, and stripped back to the minimal elements, meaning very fast, compelling play. It makes much about other classic God-games feel somewhat superfluous, and unlike Tiny Tower et al, it strips it back without making it thoughtless casual fodder.

[replayme]

There's a PSN sale on... Waiting for the 19th in order to pick up Tearaway, Spelunky and The Last of Us (PS3).

There's probably one or two games I missed (Call of Juarez: Gunslinger (PS3), Resi combo etc), but they're not as essential right now.

TxK will also be out by then. And let's not forget that Ys Celceta is also due a few days after.

Sony Vita lineup for Feb 2014 is looking to be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skykid]

Oh crap that reminds me, still have an EU PS+ code available for cheaper than the going rate if anyone wants it. Maybe I should just eBay it...

[ZellSF]

And while I don't like dwelling on the negative, I thought Hotline Miami was rather mediocre; style over substance.

I wasn't recommending it based on style, I think it looks pretty crappy and most of the time I play it with sound off. It's one of the few games I have where I don't feel turning sound off significantly detracts from the experience.

I just like it because it's fun, you get better as you play it and it's very helpful to get you used to Vita's thumbsticks (don't use autoaim).

[spadgy]

And while I don't like dwelling on the negative, I thought Hotline Miami was rather mediocre; style over substance.

I wasn't recommending it based on style, I think it looks pretty crappy and most of the time I play it with sound off. It's one of the few games I have where I don't feel turning sound off significantly detracts from the experience.

I just like it because it's fun, you get better as you play it and it's very helpful to get you used to Vita's thumbsticks (don't use autoaim).

Perhaps I should give it another chance. I adore top-down run 'n' guns like Shock Troopers, but Hotline Miami just seemed to lack the scoring purity I long for. And I appreciate most people seem to like it very much, so I'm certainly in the minority.

[BulletMagnet]

If any European Vita owners are interested in the aforementioned silly roguelike Sorcery Saga, it's headed your way soon.

[okerlo]

I just wanted to buy Startrike Delta but I found the DLC "Star Fighter Pack", well I'll buy this later I thought and keeped scrolling through the store. There I also found the "Starstrike Delta Advanced Star Fighter Pack" which costs more than the actual game. Is this just another DLC (a bigger DLC than the Star Fighter Pack I guess) or does this include the main game as well as the Star Fighter Pack - DLC?

Greetings

[Friendly]

I just wanted to buy Startrike Delta but I found the DLC "Star Fighter Pack", well I'll buy this later I thought and keeped scrolling through the store. There I also found the "Starstrike Delta Advanced Star Fighter Pack" which costs more than the actual game. Is this just another DLC (a bigger DLC than the Star Fighter Pack I guess) or does this include the main game as well as the Star Fighter Pack - DLC?

Greetings

LOL, this took me a moment to decypher. You mean Super Stardust Delta. And the DLC is not called "Star Fighter Pack" but "Advanced Star Fighter Pack", and the bigger/more expensive version you saw is the Super Stardust Delta + Advanced Star Fighter Pack Bundle. That's the game + DLC included, which is what I would recommend buying.

[okerlo]

I just wanted to buy Startrike Delta but I found the DLC "Star Fighter Pack", well I'll buy this later I thought and keeped scrolling through the store. There I also found the "Starstrike Delta Advanced Star Fighter Pack" which costs more than the actual game. Is this just another DLC (a bigger DLC than the Star Fighter Pack I guess) or does this include the main game as well as the Star Fighter Pack - DLC?

Greetings

LOL, this took me a moment to decypher. You mean Super Stardust Delta. And the DLC is not called "Star Fighter Pack" but "Advanced Star Fighter Pack", and the bigger/more expensive version you saw is the Super Stardust Delta + Advanced Star Fighter Pack Bundle. That's the game + DLC included, which is what I would recommend buying.

Oh, sorry, I'm using an Japanese PSN-Account, there it is called "Star Strike Delta". But thanks, then I'll buy the bundle

Greetings