Erkki Posted June 26, 2009 I think Remo mentioned something about Steam pre-order coming soon. Finally I could add a new piece to my collection of gear-themed desktop icons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) I have issues with jumping, I suck. I keep holding "w" while trying to jump with "space", which of course doesn't result in anything. The 2D art could use quite some improvement. Edited June 26, 2009 by elmuerte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboid Posted June 26, 2009 It really warms my heart to see games like Trine, and to a similar degree, Shadow Complex still being made. I'm gonna get that demo this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted June 26, 2009 I have problems with jumping as well. Some jumping related puzzles are a pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 26, 2009 hmm $40 for this game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SignorSuperdouche Posted June 26, 2009 I haven't had any trouble with jumping so far (although I've only played for 10 minutes so maybe I haven't got to the problematic parts yet) but what I have had trouble with is getting down from the grapling hook and the combat. The setting, characters and story are putting me off a bit too - I've never really been into swords and sourcery type stuff anyway and this seems like the genre at it's most banal and uninteresting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboid Posted June 26, 2009 Re: control problems... Are you guys using a keyboard/mouse, or a controller with a d-pad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 26, 2009 Re: control problems...Are you guys using a keyboard/mouse, or a controller with a d-pad? k/m, haven't tried a gamepad, although that might work better, mario bros controls... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted June 26, 2009 I am using the keyboard/mouse wasd controls. What's really confusing is 'w' is for jump, but you could also used space for jump. But sometimes you don't want to jump but rather go in a particular direction that could be associated by the 'w' key. Meh, you really have to play it, to understand what I'm trying to say. I suppose using a controller would makes things a little more clearer. But I would rather not use the dpad on the 360 controller I have lying around. Shit, I just realized that this a full-priced $40 game. Guess I'll be waiting for as steam sale. I first thought this was like a download-able small arcade kind of thing (Like Braid or Flock). Possibly priced around $20 max. Sorry to say it, but I am not paying more than $20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted June 26, 2009 Shit, I just realized that this a full-priced $40 game. Guess I'll be waiting for as steam sale. I first thought this was like a download-able small arcade kind of thing (Like Braid or Flock). Possibly priced around $20 max. Sorry to say it, but I am not paying more than $20. Yeah, same here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted June 27, 2009 Demo for the PC version is out. And it's amazing, a bit frustrating at times, but almost all platformers can be annoying.Do we know if this is coming to steam? Preferably with steam achievements? It's coming to Steam with Steam achievements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted June 27, 2009 Yeah just saw that and apparently its not $40 but $30 and if pre-purchased through steam, you get Shadowgrounds for free. Still a bit too much if you ask me. But I am thinking of buying it. That's what steam does to me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorn Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Do we know if this is coming to steam? Preferably with steam achievements? Now available for pre-purchase, released for realz in July.EDIT: Whoops, totally missed that there was another page. Edited June 27, 2009 by thorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 27, 2009 heh.. the european version is 40% more expensive :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted June 27, 2009 It was this place that gave me trouble. But it turns out it's a "you can't use the old man to kill the snake" situation (well you can but it's difficult). You gotta use the wizard! Anyway, I'm liking it so far so maybe I'll cough up the 30€. I was afraid it was gonna be 40€ for Europe on Steam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdf Posted June 27, 2009 The setting, characters and story are putting me off a bit too - I've never really been into swords and sourcery type stuff anyway and this seems like the genre at it's most banal and uninteresting. I don't think it takes itself too seriously... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboid Posted June 29, 2009 Played some of the demo this weekend. Tried 1st with a Sega Saturn gamepad only to realize gamepads will definitely require a second analog stick, so I went with WASD and totally felt everyone's frustration with the controls. To be fair - I think trying to play a 2D platformer with WASD is kinda begging to be frustrated - but I'm not a PC-centric guy, so what do I know? I thought the cut scene paintings were pretty ugly/amateurish (especially for a 40 dollar game - yikes!), but all the 3D stuff looked really great. Nice character models, animation and environments (in particular, the Wizard's telescope was pretty sweet!). It played well enough & all-in-all I'm hoping when the smoke clears I can buy it on PSN for 20 bucks and enjoy it from the couch on a bigger screen w/ a smooth framerate, etc... It's nice to want things, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted June 29, 2009 Has the release date for PSN been set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboid Posted June 29, 2009 Has the release date for PSN been set? I don't think so. I'm sure it'll come out much later though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted June 29, 2009 Apparently it'll cost half on PSN. That's not a very difficult choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zomboid Posted June 29, 2009 Apparently it'll cost half on PSN. That's not a very difficult choice. Indeed. And apparently, the PS3 version should be coming out sooner than I expected it to. Win/win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted June 29, 2009 Apparently it'll cost half on PSN. That's not a very difficult choice. It only costs half if you buy the non-Steam version on PC, but yeah there's still a discrepancy, which is annoying. I'll get it on PC anyway, but dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted June 29, 2009 I'll get it on PC anyway, but dumb. Why are you getting it on PC (also I thought the proper way to say it is "on the PC")? Aren't the versions the same, only on the PS3 has more fitting controls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted June 29, 2009 Why are you getting it on PC (also I thought the proper way to say it is "on the PC")? Aren't the versions the same, only on the PS3 has more fitting controls? To the extent that it's possible, I like to have as many of my digitally-distributed games in one place--that is, Steam. Also, in general, since I do such a high percentage of my gaming on PC anyway, it's nice to just not have to switch over. I mainly use my consoles for stuff exclusive to those platforms. I also prefer the mouse and keyboard controls. To me the mouse feels much more suitable for the grappling hook and wizard casting mechanics. That's sort of irrelevant, though, since I can just use an Xbox 360 controller on PC if I want, and I prefer that controller to the PlayStation 3 controller anyway. As far as "PC" versus "the PC," I'm sure either is acceptable. I'm referring to "PC" as a platform, like "Xbox 360" or "PS3," and I don't usually assign definite articles to those, but it doesn't really matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cigol Posted June 29, 2009 On that link Toblix posted it says the XBOX version might also have cooperative multiplayer... I'd say the jury is out on which is the best version to buy. I like to have as many of my digitally-distributed games in one place--that is, Steam Sensitive subject for Toblix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
