Virtual On: Force

[StriderKyo]

Hmmm...2 analogue sticks, 2 trigger (L & R) buttons? A PS2 port doesn't sound all that bad. Besides, it means somebody in Japan'll actually get to play it...

Since Sega's internal departments basically get to choose what they develop for these days, I have a feeling that once the 11 game deal with MS is up, you're mostly just going to see ports from the Xbox arcade hardware from Sega. As a developer, you still have to justify your existence, and it's alot easier to do so when you sell more than 15 000 copies.

[MechDeus]

Originally posted by NGEFreek
On a side note: SEGA, where's my Planet Harriers port!?

I've been asking that for far too long... I'm rather losing hope that it might end up coming anywhere, which pisses me off.

About VOOT netplay: I need a DC broadband adapter, but once that's up and running and I've got one, I'l gladly face anyone in some VOOT. I'll get spanked like a little girl, but I need some damn competition, just having the 'puter annoys me, as does split-screen.

[Tain]

Hmmm...2 analogue sticks, 2 trigger (L & R) buttons? A PS2 port doesn't sound all that bad. Besides, it means somebody in Japan'll actually get to play it...

Yeah, true enough. But since I'd buy Twinsticks either way, I'd rather see a GC or 'Box port. Hell, I'd easily buy a GC for the game. Call me uptight, but I want to see the best port possible. And if they hire the same team who ported VOOM, hell will rise. ...Thankfully, there isn't much of a chance that'll happen.

Oh, and I think it'd be much, much better to use the PSX D-Pad and shape buttons instead of the two analog sticks. I just feel it'd be easier to control, that way.

About VOOT netplay: I need a DC broadband adapter, but once that's up and running and I've got one, I'l gladly face anyone in some VOOT. I'll get spanked like a little girl, but I need some damn competition, just having the 'puter annoys me, as does split-screen.

Actually, Netplay WILL work with the Coders' Cable, which, for $30 (at Lik-Sang), is a cheaper solution than the BBA. It's simply a cable that connects the PC and DC via serial port.

[MechDeus]

Originally posted by Tain
Oh, and I think it'd be much, much better to use the PSX D-Pad and shape buttons instead of the two analog sticks. I just feel it'd be easier to control, that way.

I realize the button layout is different, but I tried this on the Saturn pad and found it to be one of the horrid control schemes in any game. However, I still feel the PS2 analog stick locations make for the perfect mini-Twinsticks.

Actually, Netplay WILL work with the Coders' Cable, which, for $30 (at Lik-Sang), is a cheaper solution than the BBA. It's simply a cable that connects the PC and DC via serial port.

Cool, I had no clue what a Coder's Cable was, perhaps I'll check that out.

[Tain]

I realize the button layout is different, but I tried this on the Saturn pad and found it to be one of the horrid control schemes in any game. However, I still feel the PS2 analog stick locations make for the perfect mini-Twinsticks.

Well, I think the main reason would be the fact that you need to move your right thumb off of the right "stick" to push a dash button. Well, if it were to go to the PS2, the least they could do would be to give an option between the two.

[MechDeus]

Well, I think the main reason would be the fact that you need to move your right thumb off of the right "stick" to push a dash button.

Well, isn't there only two buttons for each side (attack and dash)? And the PS2 has four shoulder buttons, so that works out fine (index and middle on the shoulders). Or am I misunderstanding you?

[Videodrone]

Tain and NGEFreek- thanks for all the info guys...

[Tain]

Well, isn't there only two buttons for each side (attack and dash)? And the PS2 has four shoulder buttons, so that works out fine (index and middle on the shoulders). Or am I misunderstanding you?

Erm, sorry. Seems you're misunderstanding me. I was talking about the Saturn setup. With it, in order to dash, you had to push C or Z.

[NGEFreek]

Videodrone - no problemmo, I love to spread the word or the VR ^_^

[MechDeus]

Originally posted by Tain
I was talking about the Saturn setup.

Ah, okay. Actually, my problem was coordinating the two areas together to just move the mech around properly. It was far more difficult then it should've been and was just a pain in the ass.