PSN Weekly Deals - 3/26: Huge Square Enix Game/DLC, THQ, PixelJunk, and Worms Sales!

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Welcome to the best thread for all of the deals on games, add-ons, and other stuff in the PlayStation Store both on and off of PSN.

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Key: * - New This Week, * - Expires With Next Update, * - Permanent Price Drop, * - Cross Buy (Vita/PS3), * - Demo or Full Game Trial Available

Storewide Promo - For every $50 ($49.99 works) that you spend in any part of the PS Store that uses the PSN wallet for purchases from February 26 at 12:01 AM PST to March 31 at 11:59 PM PST, you'll get $10 back for every $50 spent around April 12, 2013 via your PSN inbox and your email. Meaning if you spend $100, you'll get $20 back and so on above that.


Bundles

BioShock Infinite & Season Pass Bundle - $79.99 **
Patapon Bundle - PSP/Vita - $14.99 -
Includes Patapon, Patapon 2, and Patapon 3
*
Sega Fight Pack - $9.99 -
Includes Fighting Vipers, Sonic the Fighters, and Virtua Fighter 2
*
Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl - $6.99 -
Includes ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
*
Tales of Graces f: Knight Edition - $54.99 -
Full Game + 13 DLC items
*

Pre-Orders
Defiance - $59.99 - Ends 4/2

PS3
Amy - $1.99 *
Costume Quest - $7.49 ***
Darksiders II - $34.99 **
de Blob 2 - $7.49 ***
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $9.99 **
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 - Move Compatible ***
Game of Thrones - $24.99 *
Jeopardy! - $14.99 **
Just Cause 2 - $9.99 **
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - $7.49 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - $9.99 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - $7.49 ***
MX vs. ATV: Alive - $14.99 ***
Page Chronica - $6.99 **
PixelJunk 4am - $4.99 - Move Required *
PixelJunk Eden - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Monsters - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap - $3.49 *
PixelJunk Shooter - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Shooter 2 - $4.99 **
PixelJunk SideScroller - $4.99 **
Red Faction: Armageddon - $9.99 ***
Red Faction: Battlegrounds - $4.99 ***
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $9.99 ***
Red Johnson's Chronicles - $3.99 ***
Sleeping Dogs - $24.99 -
Includes Retro Triad Pack, Red Envelope Pack, and Street Racer Pack
***
Smash Cars - $7.50 **
Stacking - $7.49 ***
Wheel of Fortune - $14.99 **
Warriors Orochi 3 - $29.99 **
Worms - $4.55 **
Worms 2: Armageddon - $5.99 **
Worms Crazy Golf - $4.49 *
Worms Revolution - $10.49 *
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - $7.49 *

Free PS3 Games
Back to the Future - Episode 1: It's About Time - Free
Blue Toad Murder Files - Episode 1 - Free
Capcom Arcade Cabinet - Free
Dust 514 - Free
Everybody Dance Digital - Free - Requires Move
Jetpack Joyride - Free
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Multiplayer - Free

PS2 Classics
Odin Sphere - $4.99 *
Raiden III - $5.99

Add-ons
DC Universe Online - The Battle for Earth - $4.99 *
DC Universe Online - Fight for the Light - $4.99 *
DC Universe Online - Home Turf - $4.99 *
DC Universe Online - The Last Laugh - $4.99 *
DC Universe Online - Lightning Strikes - $4.99 *
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Explosive Mission Pack - $1.49 **
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link - $7.49 **
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Tactical Enhancement Pack - $0.99 **
F1 Race Stars - Canada Track - $3.49
F1 Race Stars - China Track - $3.49
F1 Race Stars - Europe Track - $3.49
F1 Race Stars - India Track - $3.49
God of War: Ascension - Champions Blade Multiplayer Weapon - Free for MP Beta Players
God of War: Ascension - Champions Multiplayer Armor - Free for MP Beta Players
Just Cause 2 - Agency Hovercraft - $0.49 **
Just Cause 2 - Black Market Aerial Pack - $0.99 **
Just Cause 2 - Black Market Boom Pack - $0.99 **
Just Cause 2 - Bull’s-eye Assault Rifle - $0.49 **
Just Cause 2 - Monster Truck - $0.49 **
Just Cause 2 - Rico’s Signature Gun - $0.49 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - Alliance Weapon Pack - $1.49 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - The Doggie Bag - $2.99 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - Multiplayer Masks Pack - $0.99 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Challenge Pack 1 - $1.49 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Challenge Pack 2 - $1.49 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Challenge Pack 3 - $1.49 **
Rock Band - Various Add-ons (Link for full list) - $0.99 to $9.99
Sleeping Dogs - Deep Undercover Pre-Order Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - The Dragon Master Pack - $3.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Drunken Fist Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Gangland Style Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - GSP Pre-Order Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - The High Roller Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - Martial Arts Pre-Order Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - Movie Masters Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Nightmare In Northpoint Pack - $3.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - Police Protection Pre-Order Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - The Red Envelope Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - Retro Triad Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Screen Legends Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Street Racer Pack - $1.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - SWAT Pack - $1.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Tactical Soldier Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Gold Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Silver Pack - $0.99 **
Sleeping Dogs - Triad Enforcer Pack - $1.49 **
Sleeping Dogs - Zodiac Tournament - $2.49 **
Worms 2: Armageddon - Battle Pack - $2.49 *
Worms 2: Armageddon - Forts Pack - $2.49 *
Worms 2: Armageddon - Game of the Year Pack - $6.99 *
Worms 2: Armageddon - Puzzle Pack - $2.49 *
Worms 2: Armageddon - Retro Pack - $2.49 *
Worms 2: Armageddon - Time Attack Pack - $2.49 *
Worms Revolution - Funfair Pack - $3.49 *
Worms Revolution - Mars Pack - $3.49 *
Worms Revolution - Medieval Tales Pack - $3.49 *
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - Customization Pack - $2.49 *
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - Multiplayer Pack - $2.49 *
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - Single-player Pack - $2.49 *

Music
Darksiders II: Official Soundtrack - $4.99 **

PS1 Classics - Playable on PS3 and PSP unless otherwise noted - Check This Thread For Vita Compatibility Details
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Minis - Playable on PS3 and PSP unless otherwise noted - Check This Thread For Vita Compatibility Details
5-in-1 Arcade Hits - $0.99 *
Blimp: The Flying Adventures - $0.99 *
Minisquadron - $0.99 *
One Epic Game - $0.99 *
The Impossible Game - $0.99 *

PSP - Check This Thread For Vita Compatibility Details
Patapon - $5.99 **
Patapon 2 - $5.99 **
Patapon 3 - $14.99 *
PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe - $4.99 **
The Red Star - $4.99 *
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona - $9.99 **
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin - $14.99 **
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable - $9.99 **
Susume Tactics! - $2.49
Worms: Battle Islands - $4.99 **

Vita
Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland - $39.99 -
Includes Swimsuit DLC
- Ends 4/16
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable - $29.99 *
escapeVektor - $4.99 *
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 ***
Persona 4 Golden - $29.99 *
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - $19.99 **
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz - $14.99 **
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - $14.99 *

Free Vita Games
Cliff Diving - Free
Ecolibrium - Free
Fireworks - Free
Frobisher Says! - Free
Jetpack Joyride - Free
PlayStation Home Arcade - Free -
Includes Ice Breaker, Wipeout 2D, and Scribble Shooter Demo
Table Soccer - Free
Treasures Of Montezuma Blitz - Free
Wake-Up Club - Free

Vita Add-ons
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - HBC Agent-H Budgie Pack - Free for Owners of PS3 Games
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - HBC Sniper Budgie Pack - Free for Owners of PS3 Demo
WRC 3 FIA World Rally Championship - Portugal, Argentina, Mexico - Free

PlayStation Mobile - Available on Vita (via PSM tab on PS Store) & Select Android Devices
Bullion Blitz - Free - Quick Play mode only
Lemmings - Free - Includes the first 30 levels
ZooZooGo! - Free - Grind to get extra modes for free or pay via IAP

PlayStation Plus

PS3 Deals
Costume Quest - $3.75 ***
Darksiders II - $27.99 **
de Blob 2 - $3.75 ***
Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection - $19.99 - 20% Off - Move Compatible
Just Cause 2 - $8.99 **
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - $6.74 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - $8.99 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - $6.74 ***
MX vs. ATV: Alive - $10.49 ***
Red Faction: Armageddon - $5.00 ***
Red Faction: Battlegrounds - $2.50 ***
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $5.00 ***
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - $7.19 **
Stacking - $3.75 ***

Add-on Deals
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Explosive Mission Pack - $1.34 **
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - The Missing Link - $6.74 **
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Tactical Enhancement Pack - $0.89 **
Just Cause 2 - Agency Hovercraft - $0.44 **
Just Cause 2 - Black Market Aerial Pack - $0.89 **
Just Cause 2 - Black Market Boom Pack - $0.89 **
Just Cause 2 - Bull’s-eye Assault Rifle - $0.44 **
Just Cause 2 - Monster Truck - $0.44 **
Just Cause 2 - Rico’s Signature Gun - $0.44 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - Alliance Weapon Pack - $1.34 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - The Doggie Bag - $2.69 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - Multiplayer Masks Pack - $0.89 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Challenge Pack 1 - $1.34 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Challenge Pack 2 - $1.34 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - Challenge Pack 3 - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - Deep Undercover Pre-Order Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - The Dragon Master Pack - $3.59 **
Sleeping Dogs - Drunken Fist Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - Gangland Style Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - GSP Pre-Order Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - The High Roller Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - Martial Arts Pre-Order Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - Movie Masters Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - Nightmare In Northpoint Pack - $3.14 **
Sleeping Dogs - Police Protection Pre-Order Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - The Red Envelope Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - Retro Triad Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - Screen Legends Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - Street Racer Pack - $1.79 **
Sleeping Dogs - SWAT Pack - $1.79 **
Sleeping Dogs - Tactical Soldier Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Gold Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - Top Dog Silver Pack - $0.89 **
Sleeping Dogs - Triad Enforcer Pack - $1.34 **
Sleeping Dogs - Zodiac Tournament - $2.24 **

Vita Deals
escapeVektor - $4.49 *
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational - Course and Character Pack - $8.99 *
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken - $5.99 *

Music Deals
Darksiders II: Official Soundtrack - $2.50 **

Free Games (Don't Argue About This, Please)
Anomaly Warzone Earth - 599 MB
The Cave - 984 MB
Closure - 271 MB
Darksiders - 10 GB
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention - Vita - 2.1 GB
Gravity Rush - Vita - 1.4 GB
Infamous 2 - 15 GB
Joe Danger 2: The Movie - 1158 MB
LittleBigPlanet 2 - 4.8 GB
LittleBigPlanet Sackboys' Prehistoric Moves - Requires Move - Location: PS3 Games > By Genre > PlayStation Move Games
Mega Man 9 & 10 Bundle - 205 MB
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X - PSP/Vita - 413 MB
Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One - 14 GB
Spec Ops: The Line - 5587 MB *
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition - 17.9 GB
Tekken 6 - PSP/Vita - 714 MB
Uncharted: Golden Abyss - Vita - 2.9 GB
Vanquish - 11.6 GB
Wipeout 2048 - Vita - 1.6 GB

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I'll be filling this thread out a bit more as we go and I'll answer questions whenever I can. Feel free to provide feedback for ways to improve this thread. Thanks.
 
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[quote name='gettinmoney662']Any game can be a free PS+ game. Anything more specific than that is pure speculation.[/QUOTE]

Well I like to think that they won't double up, so we can at least eliminate already selected games.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']Well I like to think that they won't double up, so we can at least eliminate already selected games.[/QUOTE]

They've doubled up before.
 
[quote name='etcrane']I wish Earth Defense force was getting a physical release ... digital+Sony= never going to drop to a reasonable price[/QUOTE]
You're right that Sony's not going to drop the price since it's not their game. That is D3's responsibility since they're the publisher.

[quote name='Kstyle']Tokyo Jungle..
how do I get other animals?
stupid alligator is keep killing me[/QUOTE]
There's a specific mission for each animal that unlocks the next animal on the list, so aim to do that during a run in survival mode.
 
[quote name='etcrane']I wish Earth Defense force was getting a physical release ... digital+Sony= never going to drop to a reasonable price[/QUOTE]

For a game that shouldn't be launching at $40 in the first place I completely agree. The original was a budget title, and this is an enhanced port.... 6 years later. I'd be extremely tempted to grab it for $20.
 
[quote name='etcrane']I wish Earth Defense force was getting a physical release ... digital+Sony= never going to drop to a reasonable price[/QUOTE]

Dokuro was digital only at $20 and just went on sale for 50% off.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']You're right that Sony's not going to drop the price since it's not their game. That is D3's responsibility since they're the publisher.[/QUOTE]

Actually, it's the marketplace that Sony has set up, just as Apple pushed for the .99 model as the baseline pricing for iTunes, so has Sony historically set up a digital download service that rarely sees huge price drops and is defined by near retail pricing for digital goods.

Just look at the PSP Go as an example of Sony's extreme control over an all-digital marketplace. It's true that the publisher authorizes the sale price, however the overall market defines the degree of the sales offered ... Sony does not offer a compelling market, although MS nor Nintendo are much better.
 
[quote name='etcrane']Actually, it's the marketplace that Sony has set up, just as Apple pushed for the .99 model as the baseline pricing for iTunes, so has Sony historically set up a digital download service that rarely sees huge price drops and is defined by near retail pricing for digital goods.

Just look at the PSP Go as an example of Sony's extreme control over an all-digital marketplace. It's true that the publisher authorizes the sale price, however the overall market defines the degree of the sales offered ... Sony does not offer a compelling market, although MS nor Nintendo are much better.[/QUOTE]
Huh? It's exactly the same on both marketplaces. If the content owner doesn't want to drop the price or offer sales on their content, then it doesn't happen. We get price drops every week, as noted by this thread, but you can tell when publishers just don't give a shit. Namco still has their PSP titles at full price and Konami's done nothing with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker to try to push owners of the PS3 HD collection to grab that as a companion version for transfarring.

When they do care, you get stuff like the Holiday Essentials sale that has been going on for the past three weeks and reoccuring sales from Creat Studios, Sega, Atlus, and others. I'd agree that Steam-style sales aren't that common, but it does happen on occasion to give us $1-$3 games.

iTunes is a completely different beast because the pricing structure has been destroyed by the race to the bottom and IAPs that doesn't make it comparable to console marketplaces where they offer retail titles that have more baggage and arrogant pricing than the digital-only titles that are offered alongside it.
 
[quote name='johnnypark']Dokuro was digital only at $20 and just went on sale for 50% off.[/QUOTE]
Terrible example, since Dokuro was ALWAYS cheap.

According to Amazon.co.jp (in Japan they're physical copies), Sumioni was priced at 5,229 yen ($60), where as Dokuro was a mere 2,400 yen ($27).
 
[quote name='etcrane']I wish Earth Defense force was getting a physical release ... digital+Sony= never going to drop to a reasonable price[/QUOTE]

Vita just had some good games on PSN for half off.
 
[quote name='jwk94']Vita just had some good games on PSN for half off.[/QUOTE]
Yes, but how old were most of those games? I'd guess at least 3-6 months before EDF drops to the $20 it should be.
 
[quote name='admiralvic']Terrible example, since Dokuro was ALWAYS cheap.

According to Amazon.co.jp (in Japan they're physical copies), Sumioni was priced at 5,229 yen ($60), where as Dokuro was a mere 2,400 yen ($27).[/QUOTE]

We have different definitions of the word terrible, apparently.
 
Just watched a video review for Tokyo Jungle and it looks absolutely ridiculous. Who the hell thought of this game?

With that said, bought.
 
[quote name='Komentra']Just watched a video review for Tokyo Jungle and it looks absolutely ridiculous. Who the hell thought of this game?

With that said, bought.[/QUOTE]

Ridiculous but extremely fun ... well worth the $7+ if you're a PS+ member.
 
I just wish Sony would bump the prices of everything on the store a penny so it's an even number. Having $0.07 in my wallet is pointless.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']You're right that Sony's not going to drop the price since it's not their game. That is D3's responsibility since they're the publisher.


There's a specific mission for each animal that unlocks the next animal on the list, so aim to do that during a run in survival mode.[/QUOTE]


was only playing with DLC animals...
... ewww I have to play non-DLC animals too D:?
 
you can 100% the trophies without playing all the animals. with the exception of the campaign, i play only 2 other animals. the vast majority are still 'locked', but i have the most fun with the specific animals i want to play.
 
Just wrapping up Sound Shapes, I was actually a little bit disappointed with the campaign. But the Death Mode levels totally made up for it, they really brought the platforming challenge I was looking for. I thought Beat School was really dumb, there's no way I'd be ever to figure those out, I don't have an ear for music at all.

So overall, I'd recommend it for $7.34, but it wasn't quite as great as I though it would be. Has anyone spent time with community levels, are there some pretty good ones?
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']Just wrapping up Sound Shapes, I was actually a little bit disappointed with the campaign. But the Death Mode levels totally made up for it, they really brought the platforming challenge I was looking for. I thought Beat School was really dumb, there's no way I'd be ever to figure those out, I don't have an ear for music at all.

So overall, I'd recommend it for $7.34, but it wasn't quite as great as I though it would be. Has anyone spent time with community levels, are there some pretty good ones?[/QUOTE]

There are a ton of really great community levels. You should definitely check them out.
 
Thanks guys, and thanks for the link. I'll definitely check that site out before I uninstall the game on my Vita.

Also, just synced my save to the PS3 version. Was kind of fun sitting there for 3 minutes and watching trophies pop up. :)
 
[quote name='Tygamr']Is Touch My Katamari worth $13?[/QUOTE]

Luckily there's a demo and the file size is pretty small for the demo so I'd suggest downloading that and deciding.
 
So I'm on my trail for PS+ I removed my CC from my account and removed auto-renew. So I assume once my trail ends it'll just end right? They won't pull some BS and find a way to charge me or something?
 
[quote name='AvidWriter']So I'm on my trail for PS+ I removed my CC from my account and removed auto-renew. So I assume once my trail ends it'll just end right? They won't pull some BS and find a way to charge me or something?[/QUOTE]

As long as auto-renewal is off, you're fine. If auto-renewal was somehow on, but you removed your CC, they would still take the money out of your PSN wallet if you had any in there.
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']As long as auto-renewal is off, you're fine. If auto-renewal was somehow on, but you removed your CC, they would still take the money out of your PSN wallet if you had any in there.[/QUOTE]

Ah, well my wallet is 0.00 right now so they'd probably just suspend the account IF it happened to be on.
 
[quote name='AvidWriter']So I'm on my trail for PS+ I removed my CC from my account and removed auto-renew. So I assume once my trail ends it'll just end right? They won't pull some BS and find a way to charge me or something?[/QUOTE]

There is also a auto-renew located under account management then services. Look for PS+ and turn that one off too.
 
[quote name='Tygamr']Is Touch My Katamari worth $13?[/QUOTE]

That bad? I'm guessing not many people can vouch for it.


[quote name='Komentra']Luckily there's a demo and the file size is pretty small for the demo so I'd suggest downloading that and deciding.[/QUOTE]

Whoops. Didn't see this post. I did try the demo a few months ago, and I enjoyed it, but I dunno...
 
[quote name='Tygamr']Is Touch My Katamari worth $13?[/QUOTE]

I picked it up a while back, and I wasn't disappointed. It doesn't really do anything new or amazing for the series, so it's basically just more Katamari. My only real complaint about the game is that the free dlc levels require some work to unlock.
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']Just wrapping up Sound Shapes, I was actually a little bit disappointed with the campaign. But the Death Mode levels totally made up for it, they really brought the platforming challenge I was looking for. I thought Beat School was really dumb, there's no way I'd be ever to figure those out, I don't have an ear for music at all.

So overall, I'd recommend it for $7.34, but it wasn't quite as great as I though it would be. Has anyone spent time with community levels, are there some pretty good ones?[/QUOTE]

Completely understand where you're coming from. The campaign provides little to no challenge. I think it's just a matter of adjusting expectations, though. Once you understand the game's intent, it's brilliant. I sort of treated it like Flower - something to relax to. In fact, I still haven't beaten the campaign because I keep replaying levels as well as trying out the community stuff (one level took me 20 minutes to finish).

It probably wasn't the best decision to lock death mode & beat school behind finishing the campaign. I can imagine how that frustrates the hell out of people seeking a challenge or, god forbid, trophy enthusiasts wanting immediate gratification. A few people were saying it wasn't worth the money, and perhaps at the original price they're right. I'm glad it I bought it, though. Anyone doubtful should just know what to expect. Current price is completely fair. Also, have a decent pair of headphones (for vita) or speakers (for ps3). Seems pointless otherwise.
 
So what's the over/under for the Walking Dead to have a sale/price drop anytime soon? It's been on sale for every other imaginable platform except PSN. Would love to pick it up at a reduced price.
 
[quote name='KrebStar']I picked it up a while back, and I wasn't disappointed. It doesn't really do anything new or amazing for the series, so it's basically just more Katamari. My only real complaint about the game is that the free dlc levels require some work to unlock.[/QUOTE]Agreed. I got this at launch since there wasn't much else, & I found it enjoyable, even if you had to grind for candy/unlocking the DLC stages (protip: from what I've seen, most are from previous games aside from the Pac-Man Championship Edition D.X. Stage & I think one or two others. Go for those if you've played previous games before). There's also the Eternal (no time limit, just stop when you feel like you've gotten everything) & the mode where you move a lot faster, but have less time (can't remember the name). For $13, I'd say it's a good deal. Helped me get back into the series (only played the PS2 original when it was out) & made me get the PS3 & Xbox 360 games.
 
[quote name='breakfuss']Completely understand where you're coming from. The campaign provides little to no challenge. I think it's just a matter of adjusting expectations, though. Once you understand the game's intent, it's brilliant. I sort of treated it like Flower - something to relax to. In fact, I still haven't beaten the campaign because I keep replaying levels as well as trying out the community stuff (one level took me 20 minutes to finish).

It probably wasn't the best decision to lock death mode & beat school behind finishing the campaign. I can imagine how that frustrates the hell out of people seeking a challenge or, god forbid, trophy enthusiasts wanting immediate gratification. A few people were saying it wasn't worth the money, and perhaps at the original price they're right. I'm glad it I bought it, though. Anyone doubtful should just know what to expect. Current price is completely fair. Also, have a decent pair of headphones (for vita) or speakers (for ps3). Seems pointless otherwise.[/QUOTE]

I would have to say that I am thrilled by Sound Shapes. I hesitated even at the sale price this week, but now that I've played it, I would say it's an incredible deal even at $15. (disclaimer: I once was a professional musician).

If you're looking for a challenging platformer, you may be disappointed by the campaign. Some of the community levels however are brilliant and BRUTAL. I was one of only 3 people to complete one particular board and it took me over an hour. There should be plenty in the community levels to keep platform fans interested.

What makes the campaign attractive for me is the integration of game design elements and music. For example, at one point in Beck's album, his lyrics coincide with what is appearing on screen. In the background he croons "Ahhhhhh!" and a platform labeled "Ahhhhhhh!" appears in the game, but it only lasts as long as his voice does. When the line ends, the platform disappears. There are many beautiful moments like that in the game.

Then there is the editor. You could easily lose weeks to it if you enjoy creating things with the tools.

I love it. My favorite game for the Vita by far - it just feels right at home on the device. (But getting a free copy of it for the PS3 with cross-saves is nice too)
 
Yeah, Sound Shapes is not a hardcore platformer (at least in the campaign levels) but it's not intended to be. It's a musical gaming experience, as ridiculous and cheesy as that sounds. It's a relaxing audiovisual experience. I found myself smiling constantly while playing the campaign, and the robust editor means that community levels can be incredibly varied and expansive. I'd hurry and get it at the sale price, and have urged my friends to do so, but I think it's well worth the original asking price as well, I just couldn't afford the purchase until the week before it went on sale and then chose to wait for it.
 
I enjoyed Sound Shapes because it was relaxing and fun. I feel like we're getting into this gaming age where developers are thinking people only want hard games. I like a challenge as much as the next guy, but I also play games to have a good time and don't always want to be a second away from tearing my hair out. Sound Shapes was a nice change of pace.
 
[quote name='captaintek3304']I enjoyed Sound Shapes because it was relaxing and fun. I feel like we're getting into this gaming age where developers are thinking people only want hard games. I like a challenge as much as the next guy, but I also play games to have a good time and don't always want to be a second away from tearing my hair out. Sound Shapes was a nice change of pace.[/QUOTE]


are you kidding?! every franchise I like got neutered this gen in favor of "appealing to a broader audience."
 
[quote name='breakfuss']Completely understand where you're coming from. The campaign provides little to no challenge. I think it's just a matter of adjusting expectations, though. Once you understand the game's intent, it's brilliant. I sort of treated it like Flower - something to relax to. In fact, I still haven't beaten the campaign because I keep replaying levels as well as trying out the community stuff (one level took me 20 minutes to finish).

It probably wasn't the best decision to lock death mode & beat school behind finishing the campaign. I can imagine how that frustrates the hell out of people seeking a challenge or, god forbid, trophy enthusiasts wanting immediate gratification. A few people were saying it wasn't worth the money, and perhaps at the original price they're right. I'm glad it I bought it, though. Anyone doubtful should just know what to expect. Current price is completely fair. Also, have a decent pair of headphones (for vita) or speakers (for ps3). Seems pointless otherwise.[/QUOTE]

Well said. I think the game does a really good job of being what it's supposed to be. Someone mentioned the level where the words of Beck's song create platforms, I thought that was really cool, and the game looked really great and unique.

My disappointment with the campaign stems from my personal preference to games, which I'm finally getting a firm grasp of. I'm learning that I really need a game to have solid gameplay and a decent challenge for me to really enjoy it. I think the campaign of Sound Shapes was built to be a fun and new experience for gamers, and it succeeded there. It just wasn't for me.

Death Mode, on the other hand, was awesome. I could go for another 2 dozen of those levels. I still think the game is easily worth $7.34 and I'm very glad I picked it up, plus I got to add 2 platinums to my trophy count.
 
PS+ update. Mega Man 9 & 10 are free, God of War Ascension Multiplayer Beta Access, Eufloria is 1/2 off the sale price, & a Recent Winners Pack for NCAA Football 13 that unlocks Tim Tebow, Mark Ingram, and Matt Leinart in Heisman Mode that's free.

There's also a few polls near the top that ask what content you liked last month, this week, & what genres you'd like to see.
 
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I think I have both MM9 and MM10 on Xbox, so I'll take them again for PSN, not too bad. I know there are a ton of guys in the XBL thread that are just dying for these games to go on sale, so I'm wondering if maybe a few people here will be excited with this announcement.

I personally couldn't care less about a beta.
 
Speaking of games that are difficult just for the sake of being difficult...Mega Man 9 and 10!

But I loved these games when I played them on 360. Hard as heck at some points, but you can get through it with practice. I'll probably just play through on Easy mode for any trophies I can grab since I've already played both on Xbox. Not a bad offering though.

PS - These games would be perfect on the Vita or with Remote Play.
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']I think I have both MM9 and MM10 on Xbox, so I'll take them again for PSN, not too bad. I know there are a ton of guys in the XBL thread that are just dying for these games to go on sale, so I'm wondering if maybe a few people here will be excited with this announcement.

I personally couldn't care less about a beta.[/QUOTE]

Im one bro. Atleast I can save my msp for something else. Great timing by Sony.
 
[quote name='captaintek3304']Speaking of games that are difficult just for the sake of being difficult...Mega Man 9 and 10!

But I loved these games when I played them on 360. Hard as heck at some points, but you can get through it with practice. I'll probably just play through on Easy mode for any trophies I can grab since I've already played both on Xbox. Not a bad offering though.

PS - These games would be perfect on the Vita or with Remote Play.[/QUOTE]

+1. Was thinking as I was reading the announcement: "Boy...those would be awesome fun on the go."
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']Im one bro. Atleast I can save my msp for something else. Great timing by Sony.[/QUOTE]
Well good! At least they're giving us games someone's excited about. It may not be a new retail game but at least it's a decent game this time. I'll probably pass since I haven't enjoyed a MM game since the Gameboy got color. :)
 
I remember getting the games back when they were released on WiiWare (since I didn't have a PS3 or 360 back then). Wouldn't mind getting them on PSN or XBLA (though I'll take PSN due to the PS3's better D-Pad), so these are nice freebies.

& holy crap, I forgot how hard some of the challenges/trophies were in MM10 (9 doesn't have any, in case people were wondering). Beat the game without using an energy, weapon, or mystery tank, beat the game without taking ANY DAMAGE...
 
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