Should sixaxis be limited to novetly uses?

Have their been ANY titles to effectively implement sixaxis yet?

I have found it a novelty at best. I think when its implemented minorly or secondarily it can be interesting (ala MGS4 uses) but its gimmicky when its featured as a main control mechanism.

Look at warhawk and motorstorm. I think those games effectively attempted using sixaxis to control. Its fun and different. But in these cases its still less effective than the dual sticks.

So how useful is sixaxis? Can any game really feature it usefully, anything more than a secondary option?

Have their been ANY titles to effectively implement sixaxis yet?

I have found it a novelty at best. I think when its implemented minorly or secondarily it can be interesting (ala MGS4 uses) but its gimmicky when its featured as a main control mechanism.

Look at warhawk and motorstorm. I think those games effectively attempted using sixaxis to control. Its fun and different. But in these cases its still less effective than the dual sticks.

So how useful is sixaxis? Can any game really feature it usefully, anything more than a secondary option?

PrimordialMeme

Yeah i agree, i think six-axis is fine in things like mgs4,heavenly sword and other games where it's just a small feature, but i dont like playing motorstorm or warhawk with sixaxis.

Infact i sold my wii because i thought it was an expensivegamecube with waggle and i played with a controller whenever possible so i sold it and decided ps3/360 and pc are for me this generation.

So yes im definitly not a fan of motion controll nothing can beat the good old twin sticks, motion controll is fine for gimmicky things like rolling in a barrel on mgs4 and after touch in HS but thats it for me.

It should be kept to a minimum and not be used for the main control scheme, Things like MGS4 and Folksoul are fine but that's it.austin_is_god

Lol, Folksoul?

I think developers are holding back on what they can do with Motion Sensing on the PS3. Kojima is a person who likes to show off and be an instigator, so you would expect MGS4 to have some innovation with the sixaxis. Also, no doubt TeamICO will have some cool ways to use the sixaxis which will improve the game-play rather then using as a gimmick as such.

BTW, GRAW2 implement it rather well, Is quite effective once gotten use to it. Definitely help to improve the game-play.

[QUOTE="austin_is_god"]It should be kept to a minimum and not be used for the main control scheme, Things like MGS4 and Folksoul are fine but that's it.-Anticrash-

Lol, Folksoul?

I've seen it called Folksoul before; I think that's the literal Japanese translation, if I remember correctly. Anyway, even though I've only played the FolkLORE demo, I think it's some of the best-implemented sixaxis controls of any game I've played so far. Every other game is just like "shake the controller violently for no reason!" At least the motions of yanking the ids out of people feel natural.

And as far as WarHawk is concerned, at some point I'll switch to motion control. But right now? I'm having enough difficulty with the game without having to worry about an unfamiliar control scheme. By the way, WarHawk is awesome. Just in case anyone was curious.

[QUOTE="austin_is_god"]It should be kept to a minimum and not be used for the main control scheme, Things like MGS4 and Folksoul are fine but that's it.-Anticrash-

Lol, Folksoul?

Yes FolkSOUL, that would be the name of the game I own.

have youtried the folklore demo? motion control is big in that game, and its implemented amazingly. and, judging by all the satisfied warhawk owners, id say you are in the minority of not wanting motion controlballasteve

the motion control was ok in folklore but it was minor part of the gameplay not big, also most people i've chatted to on warhawk don't use the motion controls at all. again i think they are ok but everyone i've played with stuck with the stick.

Anyways i like motion sensing just don't like the sixaxis i personally don't think it works, but others like it which is cool to just different play styles.

though i think it should be required to at least have an alternate control scheme for people who don't want to use the six-axis. right now most games i've played do, and i personally hope it stays that way so everyone is satisfied.

Have their been ANY titles to effectively implement sixaxis yet?

I have found it a novelty at best. I think when its implemented minorly or secondarily it can be interesting (ala MGS4 uses) but its gimmicky when its featured as a main control mechanism.

Look at warhawk and motorstorm. I think those games effectively attempted using sixaxis to control. Its fun and different. But in these cases its still less effective than the dual sticks.

So how useful is sixaxis? Can any game really feature it usefully, anything more than a secondary option?

PrimordialMeme

it could be implemented in a fighting game for fast dodge or some jump moves?

for a 3D piloting game I think it's more immersive, and you really "feel" when you've done something very good or bad

maybe some kind of puzzle games could use it too, but the Playstation Eye seems to do wonders fot that

have youtried the folklore demo? motion control is big in that game, and its implemented amazingly. and, judging by all the satisfied warhawk owners, id say you are in the minority of not wanting motion controlballasteve

[QUOTE="ballasteve"]have youtried the folklore demo? motion control is big in that game, and its implemented amazingly. and, judging by all the satisfied warhawk owners, id say you are in the minority of not wanting motion controlEdSquareCat

Personally I would never buy a game that did not allow me to turn of the motion controls. The first thing I do when starting a game is turn them off. Motion controls are for casual games and if I wanted that I would have bought a revolution instead of a ps3. I will probably buy a revolution once some non motion controlled games (fire emblem/smash bros) come out for it.LordoftheNukes

i think its great when its just used at certain parts but as a whole it doesnt work..

the folklore demo is the best instant of this..

It should be kept to a minimum and not be used for the main control scheme, Things like MGS4 and Folksoul are fine but that's it.austin_is_god

[QUOTE="austin_is_god"]It should be kept to a minimum and not be used for the main control scheme, Things like MGS4 and Folksoul are fine but that's it.rogerjak

I think it's completely pointless. Any game forcing you to use it is will not find it's way to my collection. I can't stand it, if I want to wave my arms around I'll play my Wii.Cook66

I think its a very useful implement for the controller... for now and in the future...

But yes I think as you say it will be more oftenly used for smaller parts in games, rather than full motion sensing control...

My presumption is that most people who have warhawk have at least tried it out a little bit???

Its always nice to trry something =]

And when you're just pratting round multiplayer at home or whatever it would be fun to play using motion sensor...

I'd also like to think they would implement it into any future rugby game on the console =]

[QUOTE="rogerjak"][QUOTE="austin_is_god"]It should be kept to a minimum and not be used for the main control scheme, Things like MGS4 and Folksoul are fine but that's it.longhorn7

I never said it wasn't an important part of the game play but it is not an integral part of controlling the character. It is only used fro grabbing the souls. Integral game control is what I am against with the sixaxis. Buying a race game for example with ONLY sixaxis controls would be a big no-no for me. Any game that forces that rubbish on the game is not going to bought by me and I am sure a great deal of PS3 owners feel the same. Hopefully this LAIR mess will make developers wake up. Or rather, make SONY wake and not make their 1st party games use the stupid motion controls to begin with.

[QUOTE="LordoftheNukes"]Personally I would never buy a game that did not allow me to turn of the motion controls. The first thing I do when starting a game is turn them off. Motion controls are for casual games and if I wanted that I would have bought a revolution instead of a ps3. I will probably buy a revolution once some non motion controlled games (fire emblem/smash bros) come out for it.longhorn7

I love it!!!

Personally I would never buy a game that did not allow me to turn of the motion controls. The first thing I do when starting a game is turn them off. Motion controls are for casual games and if I wanted that I would have bought a revolution instead of a ps3. I will probably buy a revolution once some non motion controlled games (fire emblem/smash bros) come out for it.LordoftheNukes

Lol....revolution ....lol

Now that is classic

Honestly, SIXAXIS controls kind of suck. They're good in Warhawk, but they are so damn sensitive and I am so used to the thumb sticks that I don't bother with it anymore.

I would like to see developers use the SIXAXIS as a kind of in-game option system.

For example: Let's use Resident Evil 5

It would be nice if Chris Redfield has various weapons on his body. Maybe a pistol on his right side, an assault rifle on his back, knife on his left side, etc. Tilt the controller to the right and he's equip his right weapon. Same with left. Tilt the controller forward to grab the rifle on his back. Tilt back to reload.

Wouldn't that be refreshing? Better than pressing start and equipping weapons mid-game.