First Impressions

Pro · 10-21-2008, 05:28 PM

I'm pretty sure a few of you guys have the final game on hand (I know I do). Aside from reviews, I'd like to hear peoples first impressions on the game.

Mine:

I've only completed The Gardens levels, and up to this point I'm really impressed. I'll be honest and tell you that I was *really* skeptical before buying this game, even with all the hype...but after playing it, I could see it definitely lived up to the hype. One of the first things that stood out to me was the simplicity of the controls walk/run, jump, grab. Definitely takes me back to the old school Mario games, which I have most definitely missed. Oh, the levels have 3 layers in them which you can move about yourself, as well as have it automatically do it for you...at first I thought this was going to be problematic, but it actually works really well, and I've yet to run into problems. There's so much u can interact with, you can grab on to things, push/pull, use jet-packs...its pretty crazy. I've yet to thoroughly mess with the create a level function, but it seems to be really deep. The "Pop-It" bubble has so many options, its pretty crazy to fathom everything you can do with it.

Anyways, as I said I haven't played to much with it...but from what I've experienced thus far its a great game! Go ahead and share your impressions...or if you have any questions, I'll gladly answer them as well!

Hiryo · 10-21-2008, 05:31 PM

Mind checking the online search feature? There were rumors that the recalled discs may have that disabled

(Or MM may not open their server until the new release day)

Pro · 10-21-2008, 05:33 PM

Servers are not up until the new release day I believe, as I cannot connect to the servers atm.

Rokku · 10-21-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro

Servers are not up until the new release day I believe, as I cannot connect to the servers atm.

This is correct. MM stated this on their blog a while back too.

Gekii · 10-21-2008, 06:03 PM

EXCITEMENT, <3 Thanks

GraveRobberX · 10-21-2008, 06:48 PM

Just Amazing
Pure Bliss.................that is all

Katlan · 10-22-2008, 08:10 PM

Kyo let me down by saying he is no longer getting the game

Rokku · 10-22-2008, 08:28 PM

I wouldn't worry too much. He just wasn't tough enough to endure the wait.

Katlan · 10-22-2008, 09:34 PM

seriously... Way to fail Kyo!

Kiarax · 10-25-2008, 12:09 PM

Does this count as a first impression?

If it's any indication of how good some of the levels we'll be seeing are then this game is going to be amazing.
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/u...es/281346.html

Graelinn · 10-25-2008, 12:45 PM

Wow Kiarax... that was damned nice looking. The music alone has me the most excited. I didn't use much in my Beta levels because the few songs really didn't suit my levels.

I really wonder if the full game has a bit more space as far as the thermometer goes, as some of my levels were filling up rather fast and he has more than a few switches in his level. GREAT level, i can't wait to check it out.

Rokku · 10-25-2008, 05:11 PM

I haven't seen anything to indicate the thermometer is any bigger in the retail version, everything seems about the same as the beta, sans the fact that the sackboys are a little more animated when they stand idle for too long.

Graelinn · 10-27-2008, 12:46 PM

And you no longer have to shake the jetpack off, instead it is just "Press O to remove" which i thought was a nice change.

Loving the Story Mode! I played for quite a bit this weekend, after getting it Saturday afternoon. I have 100%+Ace on all Areas EXCEPT the last two. There are a few sections in the last two areas that require 4 people =( So once the servers go up we need to start hitting those and get people some hard to get items!

I played up until the 2nd to last level and i can already tell that Acing it is going to be a BEAST...

Spoiler: show

My initial plan was to get 100%-Ace on everything before I start creating, just so i have all items, but i don't know if i will be able to control my rage if i have to keep trying the last few areas =P

Over all? Amazing game, and well well worth the purchase.

Kyo · 10-27-2008, 01:06 PM

Wasnr sure where the best place to put this was but the LBP servers are live now.

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/27/...vers-are-live/

Graelinn · 10-27-2008, 01:11 PM

Here would be best I would think. Nice, itsssssss tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime! Wonder if Costume codes are up too now then?

EDIT: Guess codes are still not up yet, which makes sense if the actual content isn't activated on PSN yet.

Kyo · 10-27-2008, 01:19 PM

Does that mean people will have to wait till thursday? Because thats ushualy when they update PSN.

I have my codes for nariko and God of War sos till intrested obv, even tho im not getting it right away.

Pyro · 10-27-2008, 01:45 PM

I would imagine so. Speaking of acing the levels, so far I've been able to do all of the two person levels in the first three areas by myself with some fancy finger moving. Thank god they got the servers running because if you need four people for the later ones like you said then I'm going to need some help as no one comes over to my place and plays.

Katlan · 10-27-2008, 02:00 PM

Should I play now/tonight or wait until the codes are active... can't decide...

Can you not beat certain lv's w/o more ppl... or just that you need 3-4 ppl to get everything in some lv's?

Gekii · 10-27-2008, 03:05 PM

Online mode is great, just not sure why every so often in the middle of a co-op it goes to the loading screen & freezes

Pyro · 10-27-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katlan

Should I play now/tonight or wait until the codes are active... can't decide...

Can you not beat certain lv's w/o more ppl... or just that you need 3-4 ppl to get everything in some lv's?

You should be able to beat every level by yourself. Just "need" multiple people to get all items.

Graelinn · 10-27-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katlan

Should I play now/tonight or wait until the codes are active... can't decide...

Can you not beat certain lv's w/o more ppl... or just that you need 3-4 ppl to get everything in some lv's?

In just about every level there are sections that require 2-4 people (mostly 2 person, one 3 person, and two 4 person areas) to get "into". They aren't necessary to finish the level, just necessary to get 100% collection rewards.

Some of the items in those areas are a bit cooler? Costume parts, etc. For the most part my 5 year old daughter has been helping me with those areas. She is actually much better at it than my old lady... sheesh.

Stiker · 10-27-2008, 06:03 PM

Played for a couple hours the other day and I love it. Music is awesome, game is beautiful and the physics engine is AMAZING. Can't wait until I get enough items to start creating some sweet levels. I can tell this is well worth the money.

Rokku · 10-27-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graelinn

And you no longer have to shake the jetpack off, instead it is just "Press O to remove" which i thought was a nice change.

Loving the Story Mode! I played for quite a bit this weekend, after getting it Saturday afternoon. I have 100%+Ace on all Areas EXCEPT the last two. There are a few sections in the last two areas that require 4 people =( So once the servers go up we need to start hitting those and get people some hard to get items!

I played up until the 2nd to last level and i can already tell that Acing it is going to be a BEAST...

Spoiler: show

My initial plan was to get 100%-Ace on everything before I start creating, just so i have all items, but i don't know if i will be able to control my rage if i have to keep trying the last few areas =P

Over all? Amazing game, and well well worth the purchase.

Yeah.

Somehow Acing everything turns a mildly difficult game into an insidious death machine, especially the last two worlds. Closest I've gotten to acing the final boss was losing one life. The only way I can see it being possible to ace that is beating him before he starts doing the omgwtf rain of electrical bars.

Graelinn · 10-28-2008, 02:06 AM

Yeah, i got about that close also. I think i can pull his level off, and the one before Bunker... but foooooooooook... Bunker is a bastard and a half. I am getting a bit better at the Wheel o Death, but surely if i Ace it up until that point and make it through... I will die on something stupid after it and combust in rage.

Rokku · 10-28-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graelinn

Yeah, i got about that close also. I think i can pull his level off, and the one before Bunker... but foooooooooook... Bunker is a bastard and a half. I am getting a bit better at the Wheel o Death, but surely if i Ace it up until that point and make it through... I will die on something stupid after it and combust in rage.

I know the feeling. It seems like whenever I get past the hardest part of a level, something insanely dumb happens and kills me. I've had stuff that's never killed me before kill me, and things I could never imagine happening happen.

10-21-2008, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pro Relic Weapons Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 358	First Impressions I'm pretty sure a few of you guys have the final game on hand (I know I do). Aside from reviews, I'd like to hear peoples first impressions on the game. Mine: I've only completed The Gardens levels, and up to this point I'm really impressed. I'll be honest and tell you that I was really skeptical before buying this game, even with all the hype...but after playing it, I could see it definitely lived up to the hype. One of the first things that stood out to me was the simplicity of the controls walk/run, jump, grab. Definitely takes me back to the old school Mario games, which I have most definitely missed. Oh, the levels have 3 layers in them which you can move about yourself, as well as have it automatically do it for you...at first I thought this was going to be problematic, but it actually works really well, and I've yet to run into problems. There's so much u can interact with, you can grab on to things, push/pull, use jet-packs...its pretty crazy. I've yet to thoroughly mess with the create a level function, but it seems to be really deep. The "Pop-It" bubble has so many options, its pretty crazy to fathom everything you can do with it. Anyways, as I said I haven't played to much with it...but from what I've experienced thus far its a great game! Go ahead and share your impressions...or if you have any questions, I'll gladly answer them as well!

10-21-2008, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hiryo New Merits Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: With you (in my dreams) Posts: 228	Mind checking the online search feature? There were rumors that the recalled discs may have that disabled (Or MM may not open their server until the new release day) __________________

10-21-2008, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
GraveRobberX Sea Torques Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the Cow goes Moo! Posts: 979	Just Amazing Pure Bliss.................that is all __________________

10-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rokku Relic Weapons Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 348	I wouldn't worry too much. He just wasn't tough enough to endure the wait. __________________ PSN ID: Rokku-X

10-25-2008, 12:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kiarax Old Merits Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 1,275	Does this count as a first impression? If it's any indication of how good some of the levels we'll be seeing are then this game is going to be amazing. http://www.gametrailers.com/player/u...es/281346.html __________________

10-21-2008, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pro Relic Weapons Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 358	Servers are not up until the new release day I believe, as I cannot connect to the servers atm.

10-21-2008, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gekii Puppetmaster Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 96	EXCITEMENT, <3 Thanks

10-22-2008, 08:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Katlan Relic Shield Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,509	Kyo let me down by saying he is no longer getting the game

10-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Katlan Relic Shield Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,509	seriously... Way to fail Kyo!

10-25-2008, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Graelinn Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stumptown Posts: 798	Wow Kiarax... that was damned nice looking. The music alone has me the most excited. I didn't use much in my Beta levels because the few songs really didn't suit my levels. I really wonder if the full game has a bit more space as far as the thermometer goes, as some of my levels were filling up rather fast and he has more than a few switches in his level. GREAT level, i can't wait to check it out. __________________

10-25-2008, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rokku Relic Weapons Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 348	I haven't seen anything to indicate the thermometer is any bigger in the retail version, everything seems about the same as the beta, sans the fact that the sackboys are a little more animated when they stand idle for too long. __________________ PSN ID: Rokku-X

10-27-2008, 12:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Graelinn Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stumptown Posts: 798	And you no longer have to shake the jetpack off, instead it is just "Press O to remove" which i thought was a nice change. Loving the Story Mode! I played for quite a bit this weekend, after getting it Saturday afternoon. I have 100%+Ace on all Areas EXCEPT the last two. There are a few sections in the last two areas that require 4 people =( So once the servers go up we need to start hitting those and get people some hard to get items! I played up until the 2nd to last level and i can already tell that Acing it is going to be a BEAST... Spoiler: show I think the level is called Bunker? Or perhaps the one right after it... anyway, near the end there is the massive rotating 'maze'. I tried a good 5 times last night to get through it without dying and MAN it is rough. My initial plan was to get 100%-Ace on everything before I start creating, just so i have all items, but i don't know if i will be able to control my rage if i have to keep trying the last few areas =P Over all? Amazing game, and well well worth the purchase. __________________

10-27-2008, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kyo Nidhogg Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Katie Perry's Closet Posts: 3,565	Wasnr sure where the best place to put this was but the LBP servers are live now. http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/10/27/...vers-are-live/ __________________

10-27-2008, 01:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Graelinn Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stumptown Posts: 798	Here would be best I would think. Nice, itsssssss tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime! Wonder if Costume codes are up too now then? EDIT: Guess codes are still not up yet, which makes sense if the actual content isn't activated on PSN yet. __________________

10-27-2008, 01:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kyo Nidhogg Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Katie Perry's Closet Posts: 3,565	Does that mean people will have to wait till thursday? Because thats ushualy when they update PSN. I have my codes for nariko and God of War sos till intrested obv, even tho im not getting it right away. __________________

10-27-2008, 01:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pyro Sea Torques Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lovejoy, Georgia Posts: 948	I would imagine so. Speaking of acing the levels, so far I've been able to do all of the two person levels in the first three areas by myself with some fancy finger moving. Thank god they got the servers running because if you need four people for the later ones like you said then I'm going to need some help as no one comes over to my place and plays. __________________ http://www.minkus-ls.com

10-27-2008, 02:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
Katlan Relic Shield Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,509	Should I play now/tonight or wait until the codes are active... can't decide... Can you not beat certain lv's w/o more ppl... or just that you need 3-4 ppl to get everything in some lv's?

10-27-2008, 03:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
Gekii Puppetmaster Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 96	Online mode is great, just not sure why every so often in the middle of a co-op it goes to the loading screen & freezes

10-27-2008, 06:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
Stiker Sea Torques Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 654	Played for a couple hours the other day and I love it. Music is awesome, game is beautiful and the physics engine is AMAZING. Can't wait until I get enough items to start creating some sweet levels. I can tell this is well worth the money. __________________

10-28-2008, 02:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
Graelinn Sea Torques Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stumptown Posts: 798	Yeah, i got about that close also. I think i can pull his level off, and the one before Bunker... but foooooooooook... Bunker is a bastard and a half. I am getting a bit better at the Wheel o Death, but surely if i Ace it up until that point and make it through... I will die on something stupid after it and combust in rage. __________________