Meshuggah Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I made sure to capitalize the fact that this is only the Japanese version of Motorstorm, and this will not reflect the American release. Let's just hope these next 3 months make it really worth the $60. December 18, 2006 - If you're desperate to get your hands on MotorStorm, you might have considered importing the Japanese version of the game. Well I'm here to save you fifty bucks with a quick mental exercise.First, power up your PS3, go into the PlayStation Store, and download that impressive MotorStorm demo that everyone has been talking about. Play it, taking note of a few areas in particular -- the title screen, with the rolling video in the background, the festival mode, which uses "tickets" to stand for racing events, the car select screen, which likes to keep you waiting while it loads up new car models, and so forth. Now (and here comes the mental part), close your eyes and picture that exact same demo, but with the following: Read More Also, try to keep this discussion civil. I know.....it's hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 28, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted December 28, 2006 Yeah im really looking forward to playing the PROPER motorstorm in March :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Looking forward to playing the demo, only demo I've played is the NBA 07 and I was amazed by it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin001 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 lol i got NBA demo and thought it sucked...but i also sucked at it lol! Motorstorm is class u will love that demo! I ragin thou i ordered the Japan retail....its on its way, but i read today that American one has online :( guess im gona have to get both lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyo Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 ... but i read today that American one has online :( guess im gona have to get both lol! Blah, don't worry. They will just patch the Jap version with the online components through their download service soon as it becomes available, just like many 360 titles already add new features through Live after you bring the shiny disc home. It's so very, very sad they couldn't get Motostorm ready for the launch. It's the perfect launch title. Cool graphics + fun looking. At least europeans and us australians will get it. Sony desperately needs more titles like this... but then so does everyone else!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 So they agree its pretty. And the gameplay sucks. From what I have seen. Graphically: It runs at -30FPS (TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A RACING GAME, 60FPS IS A MUST). It feels more like 20fps. Low poly models. High res textures (that arnt even on 2 poly models (the backgrounds). Cheating, but thats fine, it looks nice. The level details is low. Look at the mountains on the side. They arelike 6 poly bolders. The mud is just specular lighted bump mapping. Ugh. If this game ran faster, it would look better. Gameplay, wtf? Its so slow, boring, and uncomplete. I cant rant about this game anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted December 28, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 28, 2006 Looking forward to playing the demo, only demo I've played is the NBA 07 and I was amazed by it. :D I thought the Motorstorm demo was pretty nice, but NBA 07? You're kidding me--that game was rubbish. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I don't play much NBA games, and I haven't played any other PS3 games so I guess I'm unaware of what to compare it with, but I enjoyed my 5 minutes on the console, I tried loading up Motorstorm but I didn't know Circle is the new select button not X. So I just kept playing the NBA 07 demo. :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin001 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I don't play much NBA games, and I haven't played any other PS3 games so I guess I'm unaware of what to compare it with, but I enjoyed my 5 minutes on the console, I tried loading up Motorstorm but I didn't know Circle is the new select button not X. So I just kept playing the NBA 07 demo. :$ Hahaha yeah the hole switch between O and X was a bit confusing at the start, but you soon get used to it! Oooo and you should get the Genji Demo.........it rules :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexcyn Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 So they agree its pretty. And the gameplay sucks. From what I have seen. Graphically: It runs at -30FPS (TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A RACING GAME, 60FPS IS A MUST). It feels more like 20fps. Low poly models. High res textures (that arnt even on 2 poly models (the backgrounds). Cheating, but thats fine, it looks nice. The level details is low. Look at the mountains on the side. They arelike 6 poly bolders. The mud is just specular lighted bump mapping. Ugh. If this game ran faster, it would look better. Gameplay, wtf? Its so slow, boring, and uncomplete. I cant rant about this game anymore. I played this demo at a FutureShop kiosk ... and while I really liked the lighting effects, it was choppy and weird. I don't know, it just didn't feel polished enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 28, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) So they agree its pretty. And the gameplay sucks. From what I have seen. Graphically: It runs at -30FPS (TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A RACING GAME, 60FPS IS A MUST). It feels more like 20fps. Low poly models. High res textures (that arnt even on 2 poly models (the backgrounds). Cheating, but thats fine, it looks nice. The level details is low. Look at the mountains on the side. They arelike 6 poly bolders. The mud is just specular lighted bump mapping. Ugh. If this game ran faster, it would look better. Gameplay, wtf? Its so slow, boring, and uncomplete. I cant rant about this game anymore. Slow gameplay? Check that video and any of the other associated 8-9min Japenese vids on youtube. Although I do agree the game is basically incomplete at the end of the day. Much missing from the overall package that needs to be included.... and those loading times need improving! Edited December 28, 2006 by Something Corporate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeterific53 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I have played the Demo and it looks great... especially on a HD tv. The videos on Youtube look good as well. Can't wait for this game to hit the states.... I just hope they add all of the content and not make everyone dowload it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoKiller Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I thought MotorStorm and NBA 07 were awesome, NBA 07 is a bit different and I like how you can choose how to pass the ball to without switching players, all you have to do and is hold L1 (or L2 I think) and it'll show different buttons on top of all yours players. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted December 28, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 28, 2006 I thought MotorStorm and NBA 07 were awesome, NBA 07 is a bit different and I like how you can choose how to pass the ball to without switching players, all you have to do and is hold L1 (or L2 I think) and it'll show different buttons on top of all yours players. I like that. Icon passing has been around for a while now. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Slow gameplay? Check that video and any of the other associated 8-9min Japenese vids on youtube. Although I do agree the game is basically incomplete at the end of the day. Much missing from the overall package that needs to be included.... and those loading times need improving! In that video there's a camera angle sortof like first person mode, and the dirt builds up on the screen, is that in the NA version aswell? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaoblivion Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Yeah im really looking forward to playing the PROPER motorstorm in March :yes: Yeah me too, the demo was great so I am hoping that the full version will be awesome (I need something for my PS3 lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 It sounds like the PS3 version of the Wii's Excite Truck, forgiving the fact the Wii title has 4 different terrains as opposed to one. Neither really are worth a look in my view, which is a shame... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaoblivion Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 ^ When I went to EB Games to try out the Wii they had Excite Truck on the Wii and Motorstorm on the PS3 there. Thats when I decided to open my PS3 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin001 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 In that video there's a camera angle sortof like first person mode, and the dirt builds up on the screen, is that in the NA version aswell? :D Well its in the demo so i'd say so! Whats class is beenin in that first person mode and then crashin and rolling the car, i love it :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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