A Potential Worry I Have With PS3 Game Reviews

Is anyone worried that certain PS3 games whether exclusive, or multi-platform. Might get either points marked off, or just plane criticized in reviews because of the lack of rumble. After listening to podcasts like 1up yours, and podcast on ign alot of those guy's really seem to think that it was a mistake for Sony to remove rumble from the controller. I'm hearing comments like Sony to a huge step backwards with taking out rumble in there controllers even though they added the sixaxxis, and because of this whole subject I'm especially worried about racing games where some form of force feedback should pretty much be a mandatory thing.

seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.xxThyLordxx

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point.  I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.ColoradoKindBud

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point. I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.ColoradoKindBud

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point.  I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

In multi-platform reviews rumble should certainly be part of the equation if it is implemented well on the systems with rumble. Rumble has been around for a long time and adds to immersion at least and affects gameplay when done right. If it makes the game "feel" different between platforms then it should certainly factor into a score. Those of you who don't care about rumble can then factor that into your decision about the review's affect on your choice to purchase (or rent).

Rumble usually adds to the experience of gameplay, and therefore it should factor into comparison reviews. While personally I'd like the lack of rumble to be mentioned in every review, exclusives can be judged against each other and related to the hardware they're associated with.

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.ColoradoKindBud

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point. I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

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I hope this is true. I'd love to have both rumble and motion sensing on the PS3 controller.

^^Huh?  Resistance allows you to use it for one thing only, & it's totally jarring to just start shaking the controller to get Chimera off of me when I can just use the sticks.  I don't see how that's a good indication of what the SIXAXIS is capable of.  And Motorstorm is a wreck with sixaxis, (well, in the demo anyway, maybe the final version will implement it better).  Maybe Lair will be the first game to really make me take the SIXAXIS seriously since you can control your dragon's flight, because right now it doesn't add anything to any of the games I have.

The game you linked to looks OK-ish.  I don't hate SIXAXIS, I just want rumble back.  So if they could make a controller that supports both, then that would be the one I would get.  But if they came out with one that had rumble but no SIXAXIS, I would take the rumble controller.  Just my opinion.

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.ColoradoKindBud

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point.  I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

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Is anyone worried that certain PS3 games whether exclusive, or multi-platform. Might get either points marked off, or just plane criticized in reviews because of the lack of rumble. After listening to podcasts like 1up yours, and podcast on ign alot of those guy's really seem to think that it was a mistake for Sony to remove rumble from the controller. I'm hearing comments like Sony to a huge step backwards with taking out rumble in there controllers even though they added the sixaxxis, and because of this whole subject I'm especially worried about racing games where some form of force feedback should pretty much be a mandatory thing.

Shadowhawk2606

well its ur own personal preference. me i do think sony made a mistake in takin out rumble, and its honestly more useful than motion sensing (limited "useful" capatabilty with games)...i hope they bring it back soon!

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[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.Krigon

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point.  I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

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agreed

I like rumble, but I just wanted to point out that having a PC that 'lacks rumble' doesn't really take away from games....at all. I enjoy FPS's, action games, RTS, and racing sims on the PC even without rumble. The Sixaxis seems like a reasonable trade for rumble to be honest.tskeeve

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[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.Radiozo

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point. I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

actually i can give u guys two games marvel ultimate alliance and nhl 2k7
if u read the reviews on thses games the review mentions the great use of motion sensing
and i agree body checking in nhl with the motion sensing is great fun and marvel uses the mostion sensing in a ddr/god of war way and i also really enjoyed it
 

oh and resistance has a good feature in which if u get set on fire shaking the controller puts out the flames not that worthwile but worth a mention

Rumble is cool for some games, some games it was over used. I hated in Madden or Live when you would get hit and the controller would shake for a few seconds. That added nothing to the game, it just annoyed me. I like it in racing games, not just for the crashes, but for the terrain changes or bumping a car. I would like it in the system, but would turn it off most of the time.

MotoStorm makes good use of the SIXAXIS for the motorcycle, the cars it is not so good(steers too fast). The motorcycle is cool, because you can wheelie whenever you want by tilting the controller up.

I like rumble, but I just wanted to point out that having a PC that 'lacks rumble' doesn't really take away from games....at all.  I enjoy FPS's, action games, RTS, and racing sims on the PC even without rumble.  The Sixaxis seems like a reasonable trade for rumble to be honest.tskeeve

Yeah i agree, the problem is console gamers are extremely spoiled. Rumble under any circumstances should not effect a games score.

On a side note though that SplitFish rumble sounds awesome.

Is anyone worried that certain PS3 games whether exclusive, or multi-platform. Might get either points marked off, or just plane criticized in reviews because of the lack of rumble. After listening to podcasts like 1up yours, and podcast on ign alot of those guy's really seem to think that it was a mistake for Sony to remove rumble from the controller. I'm hearing comments like Sony to a huge step backwards with taking out rumble in there controllers even though they added the sixaxxis, and because of this whole subject I'm especially worried about racing games where some form of force feedback should pretty much be a mandatory thing.

Shadowhawk2606

"IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THEY THINK!"

Seriously who cares what they rate games. If you have interest in it then get it. If nervous then rent it. I just got signed up with gamefly so all games I have ?'s on then I'll rent na dif I like i'll keep them and buy it. Simple.

OMG another rumble message, let me say it again.
SONY BRING RUMBLE BACK!!!
troy_mw

couldnt agree more

i am one of those ppls who like that they remove the rumble future, cuz right now when im using my 360, i loose the feeling in my hands, cuz im playing so much each day :P

Is anyone worried that certain PS3 games whether exclusive, or multi-platform. Might get either points marked off, or just plane criticized in reviews because of the lack of rumble. After listening to podcasts like 1up yours, and podcast on ign alot of those guy's really seem to think that it was a mistake for Sony to remove rumble from the controller. I'm hearing comments like Sony to a huge step backwards with taking out rumble in there controllers even though they added the sixaxxis, and because of this whole subject I'm especially worried about racing games where some form of force feedback should pretty much be a mandatory thing.

Shadowhawk2606

If the 300 dollar nintendo wii with its crazy motion sensing controller can still have rumble and even a built in speaker in the controller then why cant the mighty, 700 dollar ps3 do it?kyle_1865

i know what you mean about the rumble. i hate when the games are reviewed and they mention that. if the consol doenst have rumble then it shouldnt mean points against it. i never hear a 360 game get points off for lack of motion sensing. its complete bssteve_89

Thats because motion sensing on a REGULAR controller is actually kinda hokey.  I dont own a nintendo, but the whole wii mote thing is way way way WAY better than the sixaxis.  If you are holding a conventional controller in your hands, your natural inclination will be to push buttons...thats the way its been for twenty years. 

The reason why xbox wont get penalized for not having motion sensing is because thats a technology thats still in its infancy stage.  Most developers are STILL trying to figure out how to implement it in a cool way in their games.  On the other hand, rumble has become a staple in gaming.  Like it was said before, in driving games its almost mandatory.  Rumble is a feature that has gotten to be expected in a console.   Motion sensing is right now seen as a luxury item...and in Sonys case, its a luxory item that SEEMS like it was thrown in there at the last minute as a gimmick.  You cant tell me that the whole sixaxis thing actually looks like something they really spent alot of time designing.  They just put some motion sensors into a regular controller...thats all its ever gonna be. 

Sony DID make a mistake.  There is nothing wrong with putting motion sensing in the controller as long as they leave rumble in there.  Personally, i think they had to take rumble out and scrambled to fill that void with motion sensing technology.  Anyone with ANY common sense would leave both in there...especually since both features can be turned off in game.  Why in the hell wouldnt you have both features?  They didnt do that because they couldnt...then they tried to say that its because rumble is last gen.  Well if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you.  And while we are at it, go ask some Wii owners if they are upset in any way that Nintendo included BOTH rumble and motion sensing.  See what they say about it. 

And while we are at it, go ask some Wii owners if they are upset in any way that Nintendo included BOTH rumble and motion sensing.  See what they say about it. 

menduco76

[QUOTE="xxThyLordxx"]seriously. rumble is too overrated. I am not saying its crap, I love rumble but I prefer SIXAXIS.ColoradoKindBud

Tell me one game that has benefitted from SIXAXIS at this point. I'm not slamming it, I'm just wondering if there's some game I don't have that is somehow actually using it in any worthwhile way.

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And while we are at it, go ask some Wii owners if they are upset in any way that Nintendo included BOTH rumble and motion sensing. See what they say about it.

SirRaven