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Thoughts on Gravity Rush 2

posted 8 years ago by RockinRickyRialto
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At the end of the first act. I find it funny how, in contrast to how the first game had too simple of a plot, this one just throws everything and the kitchen sink in at the beginning. Just in the first half hour, you're thrown into a new world where you have to learn about mining, rival families, ancient prophecies, caste systems...bitch, is this anime Dune? But then when you get to the city it settles into a more basic easygoing fight-in-the-resistance plot that reminds me of Jak II.

And speaking of that game...holy crap, an honest to god wonderful 3D platformer getting a retail release! It's like being back on the PS2! This would be as unexpected as having a new main Resident Evil game come out that's creepy survival horror...oh wait!

Also, the Lunar control style with the super lightweight jumps is one of the most fun ways I've traveled anywhere in a game in recent memory. Jupiter style sucks, though, since it's just a needlessly heavy and sluggish control scheme for a platformer.

If you must blink, do it now.

[–] Combat-Carl 8 years ago

I thought it was wonderful. I love the serious story and the lighthearted characters. I think Kat is one of the best protagonists in recent years. The game looks fantastic and the combat is smooth. I love that side quests are engaging and there is plenty too do. It's a shame it's too niche for great success.

Call me an ambulance...and not the one I just ran into

[–] Harry_Skywalker 8 years ago

The game bored me pretty fast.

I always tell the truth, even when I lie.

[–] duhu 8 years ago

Is this game a good starting point, or would I need to play the first one to understand anything?

Memento mori

[–] RockinRickyRialto 8 years ago

Oh, it's incomprehensible without playing the first game--a weird choice, since the original was relatively obscure. But you can probably find Gravity Rush 1 for under 20 bucks on PS4, and it's a fantastic game, so play that first.

If you must blink, do it now.

[–] Combat-Carl 8 years ago

You can get by through the themes present but playing the first would be advised as it does follow on. And it's also great.

Call me an ambulance...and not the one I just ran into

[–] binaryvegeta 8 years ago

I am going to start it up tonight!

Did you play on a regular PS4 or a Pro? How does it run?

[–] RockinRickyRialto 8 years ago

Regular PS4.

It seems to run at a regular 30fps, but there are moments where the camera can't keep up with everything going on and it starts to feel hard to follow. Not a dealbreaker, though.

If you must blink, do it now.