Every Extend Extra: so worth it

boagman · Joined: 19 Dec 2006

I told myself that I would buy this game for the PSP when it was $20, and it's $19.99 at Gamestop, so I bought it last week. Absolriffically worth it.

Now, that being said, keep in mind that I haven't played the actual PC version, but I have played a cheap knockoff/blatant copy of the game that did run on my Mac, so I had some idea of what I was getting into. I must admit that I wasn't expecting it to be so "Q-ified," but viva la Q-ification! I do find myself really getting into the groove of the game, and the music is definitely something that pumps and grooves.

It's nice to find something simple, yet surprisingly deep, with enough enjoyment for me to say, "Oh, that's $20 well-spent." Makes me hungry for Rez, which I've unfortunately never had the pleasure of experiencing, though I did hunt for it for my DC for a while. This is actually my first Q title for the PSP (never bought Lumines or Lumines II), but I enjoyed Meteos on the DS, so I figured it'd be worth the chance.

You betcha. Right up my stinking alley, *especially* since it's so easy to pick up and put down, even more so than Meteos. Color me pleased, and satisfied.

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I don't like the feel of it. It feels slower and more imprecise than the PC version, but I can't quite put my finger on why. Even the "original" game feels this way.

John Mc. doesn't understand why I feel this way. Perhaps someone else could give me the words to articulate my point with?

EU03 · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

I though I would like it.
The first couple of tries were kind of frustrating. It felt imprecise and kind of sluggish for me, too. The hit detection is a bit spotty and it doesn't help that the explosions change appearance in every skin.

I think part of the problem lies with the size of the field(?). Granted, it's still a decent game, though some of the boss objectives are annoying.

Also, the analog nub sucks for the game.
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boojiboy7 · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:51 pm

fuck, do they make you use the nub to play this?

I hate that thing.

dementia · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

d-pad works.

I really enjoyed E3. The only thing I miss from E2 was the light mode music, but then again I never played that game extensively. I adapted to the looser feel of E3 rather easily. I really appreciate it's new Rezian art direction, but I don't think it's soundtrack is as strong as Rez's. It's more ambient and there is less user-involvement.

dmauro · Joined: 04 Dec 2006 Location: Broker

They do not require that you use the nub. I play with the dpad, which is awesome, but I've modded mine. That might be why some of you guys are having a problem with it because I'm really enjoying it as well. The charge and break core elements that they've added seem like a good addition, but I never played EE exhaustively so I guess I wouldn't know how they affect balance.

Some of these skins are mildly annoying, but then there're some really nice ones like Sakura Drive.

They made the same mistake they did with Lumines I: when you finish playing and get a high score, instead of asking you if you want to save, it asks you if you want to load your previous save. The wording is confusing, but basically it's asking if you want to NOT save, so you have to say NO and then say YES I do want to save when the next dialog box pops up. It's one of the most backwards things I've run into in a videogame.
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boagman · Joined: 19 Dec 2006

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Ktallguy · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

I really like EEE, the later levels are incredibly hard for me. I want to play it more but all the other PSP titles are taking all my time.
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Isfet · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: A New York

i really love this game!

i never played the free PC version so i honestly have no idea what the key differences are.

anyway, what i like about it is that it works like most shooters for me: on days when i "get it," i can do amazingly well. other times i'll keep screwing up over and over again on stupid shit.

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Shapermc · Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:43 pm

As a note, I have no problems with collision detection on EEE. I cleared the game on one credit on my second or third play of it, and have cleared it on a few different paths now. I also didn't know about the charge bomb attack for my first 4 or so plays. So if you feel that breaks it just don't use it because it can be cleared without it.
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boagman · Joined: 19 Dec 2006

Wow...this game continues to kick my can. Tonight, whilst playing Stage Six for the first time, I actually received the rank of "WHOOPS." from the game. I just had to laugh, since that was the first time I'd run into that particular level and boss, and was still learning what, exactly, needed to be attacked in order to defeat said boss. Previously, my worst ranking to that point had been "DOT EATER," which now doesn't bother me *near* as much, knowing that there's lower still.

Apparently, I didn't figure out that level very well. :)

How some of you folks are one-crediting this bad boy your second or third time through is beyond me, but I'm steadfastly refusing to continue, and I'm enjoying this thing supremely.