Playstation - Jesus, what a load of crap! - Page 5

s2325 · 28 April 2009, 00:50

Ecstatica 1 & 2 aged very well because of method how 3D models were made [ Show youtube player ]

PowerPie5000 · 28 April 2009, 01:06

With the Ecstatica games they used ellipsoids instead of polygons for the 3D models... thats why the graphics look like balls (sounds a bit wrong

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vimfuego · 28 April 2009, 03:35

The PS1 had some very playable games, Medievil, Oddworld, NFS, Bloody Roar to name a few. For it's 1994 release this was a great console, remember, this was same year Commodore bit the dust.
For me it was a much better choice to get a PS1 than be dragged kicking and screaming over to a PC for future gaming (I had stupidly sold my A1200 by then).
As most of us on here know, mind blowing 3D graphics like the current generation consoles don't equal a good game.

Amiga1992 · 28 April 2009, 07:46

Thanks to this thread I took my few PS1 games before mentioned and I ripped them for PSP format. I am now playing Portable R-Type Delta, and boy, it's such a fucking killer game! I wish they made a new R-Type shmup for PSP (not a strategy bullshit game D

StevenJGore · 28 April 2009, 09:24

This thread is making me regret eBaying my original playstation. In fact, I'm very tempted to buy one off eBay with a copy of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Director's Cut. These games were amazing for the time, and still are.

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For it's 1994 release this was a great console, remember, this was same year Commodore bit the dust.

Yes, it's easy to forget just how small the gap is between new Commodore models (A1200 in 1992 and CD32 in 1993) and the release of the Playstation in 1994 (was it 1995 in the UK?). It's even more amazing when you consider the difference in specs.

Steve.

Ian · 28 April 2009, 10:47

Yeah I remember buying a CD32 thinking the Playstation would suck, didn't take long before I came to my senses though and sold that bag of shit.

I am such a commodore fanboy though that even after that I still believed Dave Pleasants and his AAA chipset bullshit that would "compete with Playstation"

s2325 · 28 April 2009, 11:19

I think CD32 & PSX games have totally different atmosphere so you can not choose what is better just because PSX have better hardware. Same is with C64 and Amstrad CPC - C64 have better soundchip but I prefer atmosphere of Amstrad games.

viddi · 28 April 2009, 12:17

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Originally Posted by s2325

I think CD32 & PSX games have totally different atmosphere so you can not choose what is better just because PSX have better hardware. Same is with C64 and Amstrad CPC - C64 have better soundchip but I prefer atmosphere of Amstrad games.

PWLM · 28 April 2009, 13:11

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Originally Posted by DoogUK

Ps2 could actualy play Ps1 games by hardware, unlike the the Ps3 which had to play the Ps2 games by emulation, only then it was one certain model which did that if i recall.

It's my main reason for not buying the Ps3, no backward compatibility whereas the ps2 was excellent in playing Ps1 games.

You can buy PS2 brand new for less that $150 in Oz with a couple of games thrown in (that's around 70 quid or so I think) and modchips only cost around $50, I had mine done years ago and it plays 'legal backups' of PS1 and PS2 games. If you want backward compatible, have 2 consoles.

Ian · 28 April 2009, 18:22

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Originally Posted by s2325

I think CD32 & PSX games have totally different atmosphere so you can not choose what is better just because PSX have better hardware. Same is with C64 and Amstrad CPC - C64 have better soundchip but I prefer atmosphere of Amstrad games.

Erm, you can.

There isn't a decent CD32 game available when you discount games that were just CD32 versions of "normal" amiga games with, if your were very lucky, added CD music.

s2325 · 28 April 2009, 19:51

But I don't need something more if game is good enough without something more added.

Amiga1992 · 28 April 2009, 21:10

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Originally Posted by s2325

But I don't need something more if game is good enough without something more added.

Why would an Amiga 1200 user need a fucking D32 if most any software was shovelware?
Try not be a zealot here, the CD32 library is absolutely lame for the exception of a couple of titles. The PSX was a much better long term choice, heck, if you like short lived machines, the 3DO was a MUCH better choice than the CD32!

Retro-Nerd · 28 April 2009, 21:17

I have to agree. The CD32 is maybe useful for Amiga gaming sessions on your couch, but the game library is a disaster.

Anybody with an Apple Pippin? Probably the greatest console flop ever.

viddi · 28 April 2009, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

...but the game library is a disaster.

...might be an oasis of happiness for CDTV users.

Personally, I think it has a nice game library.
Don´t forget: it´s just an A1200 and you can´t expect more than Amiga quality games plus some nice FMV or CDDA.

Retro-Nerd · 28 April 2009, 21:34

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Originally Posted by viddi

Personally, I think it has a nice game library.
Don´t forget: it´s just an A1200 and you can´t expect more than original Amiga games plus some nice FMV or CDDA.

I would have expected more exclusive titles, not based on Amiga floppy games with CDDA+mini intros. More console-ish arcade titles with a decent joypad control.

These lame (3DO?) ports like Microcosm weren't my cup of tea too. Flink, Wing Commander and Pirates Gold are imho the best games for the CD32.

Amiga1992 · 28 April 2009, 21:40

But most of the CD32 owners were previously owners of an Amiga, mor than probably a 1200, so the CD32 was arse. They hardly sold one to someone coming from, say , a Megadrive... I don't blame purchasers, with that feeble library... None of the games feeled "console-ish"

viddi · 28 April 2009, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

I would have expected more exclusive titles, not based on Amiga floppy games with CDDA+mini intros. More console-ish arcade titles with a decent joypad control.

These lame (3DO?) ports like Microcosm weren't my cup of tea too. Flink, Wing Commander and Pirates Gold are imho the best games for the CD32.

You´re right!

Too bad the software companies came along with ports when it was launched (even Microcosm was a former CDTV title).

The machine was a success but C= died.
So the (announced) exclusive titles did.

I´m still waiting for Lost Eden and Megarace.

Amiga1992 · 28 April 2009, 23:23

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Originally Posted by viddi

I´m still waiting for Lost Eden and Megarace.

Nu-huh, these were PC ports!

"Lost Eden is an adventure game produced by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Interactive in March 1995 for the PC running DOS, Macintosh, 3DO [1] and CD-i"
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Eden

" It was released for MS-DOS on March 28, 1994, for the Sega Mega-CD/Sega CD on July 30, 1994 and for the 3DO on September 5, 1994."
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megarace

LOL! What was I talking about the 3DO? I was damn right, a much better purchase than a CDTHIRTYPOO

PowerPie5000 · 29 April 2009, 10:46

All this talk about PS1's has urged me to dig mine up from their graves

I think i will start by going through the original Silent Hill again.... what a great game

prowler · 29 April 2009, 21:56

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Originally Posted by PowerPie5000

I think i will start by going through the original Silent Hill again.... what a great game

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Ian Global Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 46 Posts: 2,287	Yeah I remember buying a CD32 thinking the Playstation would suck, didn't take long before I came to my senses though and sold that bag of shit. I am such a commodore fanboy though that even after that I still believed Dave Pleasants and his AAA chipset bullshit that would "compete with Playstation" Last edited by Ian; 28 April 2009 at 18:20.

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28 April 2009, 00:50	#81
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Ecstatica 1 & 2 aged very well because of method how 3D models were made [ Show youtube player ]

28 April 2009, 01:06	#82
PowerPie5000 Miggy Ate My Hamster! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,566	With the Ecstatica games they used ellipsoids instead of polygons for the 3D models... thats why the graphics look like balls (sounds a bit wrong )

28 April 2009, 03:35	#83
vimfuego Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne / Australia Posts: 68	The PS1 had some very playable games, Medievil, Oddworld, NFS, Bloody Roar to name a few. For it's 1994 release this was a great console, remember, this was same year Commodore bit the dust. For me it was a much better choice to get a PS1 than be dragged kicking and screaming over to a PC for future gaming (I had stupidly sold my A1200 by then). As most of us on here know, mind blowing 3D graphics like the current generation consoles don't equal a good game.

28 April 2009, 07:46	#84
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Thanks to this thread I took my few PS1 games before mentioned and I ripped them for PSP format. I am now playing Portable R-Type Delta, and boy, it's such a fucking killer game! I wish they made a new R-Type shmup for PSP (not a strategy bullshit game D

28 April 2009, 11:19	#87
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	I think CD32 & PSX games have totally different atmosphere so you can not choose what is better just because PSX have better hardware. Same is with C64 and Amstrad CPC - C64 have better soundchip but I prefer atmosphere of Amstrad games.

28 April 2009, 19:51	#91
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	But I don't need something more if game is good enough without something more added.

28 April 2009, 21:17	#93
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	I have to agree. The CD32 is maybe useful for Amiga gaming sessions on your couch, but the game library is a disaster. Anybody with an Apple Pippin? Probably the greatest console flop ever.

28 April 2009, 21:40	#96
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	But most of the CD32 owners were previously owners of an Amiga, mor than probably a 1200, so the CD32 was arse. They hardly sold one to someone coming from, say , a Megadrive... I don't blame purchasers, with that feeble library... None of the games feeled "console-ish"

29 April 2009, 10:46	#99
PowerPie5000 Miggy Ate My Hamster! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,566	All this talk about PS1's has urged me to dig mine up from their graves I think i will start by going through the original Silent Hill again.... what a great game

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