Gadfly2317
08-24-2005, 09:29 AM
After further noodling, I finally found a way to play the game with some effectiveness. I have to have the DS propped up on my lap or my belly, and use the stylus. There is absolutely no way I'd be able to use the right trigger button, so it's good that it doesn't require you to. But on a game like Rogue Agent, where both trigger buttons are used, the game would be unplayable for me.
Did you notice the list Alymer posted has MPH pushed back to 2006? I wondered if they were having problems with it, but saw the speculation over at Nintendojo that maybe the lengthy delay is a decision to include wi-fi. This would be really smart. . . at least, I doubt I'm the only gamer that this would be a make or break deal. I would ONLY buy this game if it contains wi-fi online options.
What makes Metroid Prime Hunters problematic is the morphball. . . you not only have to switch weapons, but switch shape. But what DID work extremely well is being able to use the stylus to replace the mouse, to aim directly with the touch screen, and then tap to target/shoot.
In a standard FPS where you weren't also having to use buttons for morphball shape shifting, to me, the DS is should prove the superior game experience for portable online FPS games over the PSP. Having a second screen for map/radar to locate other players to kill, combined with the MUCH faster and more accurate movement afforded by the touch screen is, I'm certain, a better game experience than the larger screen/better graphics of the PsP, which unfortutely stunts your movement ability with no dual-analog. If Consoles are less than ideal for FPS, then PsP is downright awful.
Rare is currently seeking feedback from gamers at its website as to what it should be developing for the DS. I voted for Perfect Dark Online for the reasons I listed above. I also suggested the make something actually original and new and GOOD. Anyway, it would be cool if more voices would head over to Rare's site and suggest PD for DS. . . or any other Rare title you'd like to see make an appearance.
Did you notice the list Alymer posted has MPH pushed back to 2006? I wondered if they were having problems with it, but saw the speculation over at Nintendojo that maybe the lengthy delay is a decision to include wi-fi. This would be really smart. . . at least, I doubt I'm the only gamer that this would be a make or break deal. I would ONLY buy this game if it contains wi-fi online options.
What makes Metroid Prime Hunters problematic is the morphball. . . you not only have to switch weapons, but switch shape. But what DID work extremely well is being able to use the stylus to replace the mouse, to aim directly with the touch screen, and then tap to target/shoot.
In a standard FPS where you weren't also having to use buttons for morphball shape shifting, to me, the DS is should prove the superior game experience for portable online FPS games over the PSP. Having a second screen for map/radar to locate other players to kill, combined with the MUCH faster and more accurate movement afforded by the touch screen is, I'm certain, a better game experience than the larger screen/better graphics of the PsP, which unfortutely stunts your movement ability with no dual-analog. If Consoles are less than ideal for FPS, then PsP is downright awful.
Rare is currently seeking feedback from gamers at its website as to what it should be developing for the DS. I voted for Perfect Dark Online for the reasons I listed above. I also suggested the make something actually original and new and GOOD. Anyway, it would be cool if more voices would head over to Rare's site and suggest PD for DS. . . or any other Rare title you'd like to see make an appearance.