I'm probably in the minority but I have never found the appeal in video game music. Often times, I don't even hear the music because I'm too focused on playing the game. There's definitely some memorable tunes but nothing I'm too fond of.
Only matters in training mode for me, I have a weird thing where I usually like listening to the SFX in my fighting games when I'm in fighting mode, helps me with rhythm and stuff, so I usually don't tinker with the music or SFX at all.
For video games in general, I generally don't notice either unless it's a pretty memorable moment or a cutscene.
Street Fighter II OST is probably the most memorable to me. The music in MvC1, MvC3, and TvC:CGoH really help me get immersed in "Oh shit I'm fighting Ryu" or something. Plus the songs are catchy.
Tie between Capcom and Namco. The Namco games have solid mechanics and netcode. Capcom games have decent animation and characters, the characters feel fairly diverse, etc.
I don't the Capcom fighting games rank first in any area, but they frequently rank 2nd or 3rd in multiple areas. The resulting sum is frequently better than others.
The NRS games are amazing in terms of features, but netcode, animation and movement are so awful that it holds the package back.
Console talk: I agree with those that think Microsoft's anti-consumer stuff won't matter. It has the biggest shooters, marketing that is second to none and the money to bleed Sony out.
I like Fanatiq time to time, but he does act like a complete child. I really dislike the egos some FG players have. It is not even the fun "I'm going to take all your money" kind of ego. It is "I'm so self-important and kind of lazy" ego. I have a lot of respect toward Keits with what he does with UFGT. I want to go one day.
Also it is pointless to ask to "not to incorporate bias" when you are asking that question in the unnamed Capcom fighting game OT.
2 years after the original console release and a few months after Injustice. Will probably sell like shit and perpetuate the idea that FGs don't sell on the PC.
Edit: That said, I'll most likely buy it just cause I used to love MK as a kid.
2 years after the original console release and a few months after Injustice. Will probably sell like shit and perpetuate the idea that FGs don't sell on the PC.
Edit: That said, I'll most likely buy it just cause I used to love MK as a kid.
2 years after the original console release and a few months after Injustice. Will probably sell like shit and perpetuate the idea that FGs don't sell on the PC.
Edit: That said, I'll most likely buy it just cause I used to love MK as a kid.
I think ASW/SNKP are tied for first in terms depth/balance. But this is honestly subjective because everyone's looking for something different in terms of gameplay mechanics.
Namco is the best overall developer this gen, because no other developer allows you download online matches between top players all over the world. (TTT2)
I've been following top Rose, Gouken, and Dhalsim players in SSIV for a good long while now. Everytime I boot up the game it lets me know there are new match replays for me to download and watch if I want.
I've been following top Rose, Gouken, and Dhalsim players in SSIV for a good long while now. Everytime I boot up the game it lets me know there are new match replays for me download and watch if I want.
Namco is the best overall developer this gen, because no other developer allows you download online matches between top players all over the world. (TTT2)
I think ASW/SNKP are tied for first in terms depth/balance. But this is honestly subjective because everyone's looking for something different in terms of gameplay mechanics.
Uh.... Street Fighter 4? I think even Persona 4 Arena does it too, though it was half-assed and I couldn't download anything for some reason. I'm sure it works for everyone else though.
I've been following top Rose, Gouken, and Dhalsim players in SSIV for a good long while now. Everytime I boot up the game it lets me know there are new match replays for me download and watch if I want.
Uh.... Street Fighter 4? I think even Persona 4 Arena does it too, though it was half-assed and I couldn't download anything for some reason. I'm sure it works for everyone else though.
I searched the post history and he quoted a spoilery Attack on Titan image (after which that spoiler image was edited out by the user) in a random thread.
Attack on Titan has a very strict spoiler policy so I wouldn't be surprised although I don't think that is it because someone else quoted it later and aren't banned for it.
Maybe it was meta post whining or something... who knows really.
Number notation is ass. In what way is it easier than just writing the directions?(u,f,d,b) or qcf, qcb... etc. It just adds an unnecessary level of obusification to the notation.
Here's an update for you about my experiences with Blazblue CS:EX.
I'm pretty ass at it right now, but I think I can enjoy playing it casually. So far I like playing as Bang, Tsubaki and Lambda-11. I agree with you about the difficulty of more complex combos in the game. (Definitely not playing Taokaka)
Which is why I won't strive to get really deep into the game and be super competitive about it. I also don't understand why launchers have to be super jump cancelled instead of just jump cancelling by pressing up. Being a jerk and zoning people out with lambda is just as fun as playing good keepaway with Hawkeye in Marvel.
I may even buy Chrono Phantasma when it comes out if Capcom doesn't end up releasing another fighter any time soon.
I searched the post history and he quoted a spoilery Attack on Titan image (after which that spoiler image was edited out by the user) in a random thread.
Attack on Titan has a very strict spoiler policy so I wouldn't be surprised although I don't think that is it because someone else quoted it later and aren't banned for it.
Maybe it was meta post whining or something... who knows really.
I agree with you on both counts. Number notation is ass. In what way is it easier thank just writing the directions(u,f,d,b) or qcf, qcb... etc. It just adds an unnecessary level of obusification to the notation.
Here's an update for you about my experiences with Blazblue CS:EX.
I'm pretty ass at it right now, but I think I can enjoy playing it casually. So far I like playing as Bang, Tsubaki and Lambda-11. I agree with you about the difficulty of more complex combos in the game. (Definitely not playing Taokaka)
Which is why I won't strive to get really deep into the game and be super competitive about it. I also don't understand why launchers have to be super jump cancelled instead of just jump cancelling by pressing up. Being a jerk and zoning people out with lambda is just as fun as playing good keepaway with Hawkeye in Marvel.
I may even buy Chrono Phantasma when it comes out if Capcom doesn't end up releasing another fighter any time soon.
I found Lambda's keepaway to be more frustrating than anything. My main sparring partner used Jin, and he just kept fucking me up with ice stuff. I never felt safe enough to do anything. Bang isn't to my taste, and by the time I got to Tsubaki, who has a cool looking moveset (Nibelung Valesti!), I was burned out.
If you read the Wikipedia for this anime then you are already spoiled. lol
When the anime thread started a lot of random manga readers came in there and started spoiling crap. So after that at least 2 mods started moderating spoilers for that show.
I found Lambda's keepaway to be more frustrating than anything. My main sparring partner used Jin, and he just kept fucking me up with ice stuff. I never felt safe enough to do anything. Bang isn't to my taste, and by the time I got to Tsubaki, who has a cool looking moveset (Nibelung Valesti!), I was burned out.
Tsubaki seems pretty straightforward to use, which is nice.
If you're ever interested in playing the game again, I'm pretty much free wins at this point.
I'm gonna hit up the OT once I've had more practice with the game.
