Cloud Monday - The Ascent - Part 2 - The Journey to Grinder

Today's Cloud Monday is part 2 of playing The Ascent from Neon Giant and Curve Digital Publishing. I'm playing this on a launch model Japanese PS4.

In part 2, the main goal was to get to Grinder, so for most of this video that's what is happening. there are a couple of side quests, several battles, and a couple of deaths. but all this happens so i can get to Grinder.

Much like part 1, https://youtu.be/gISw0NS3hf4, the streaming experience from PlayStation Plus Premium was near perfect. and like that video, the only issues i had happened at the end. The game has it's own small issues like stuttering, which i assume is the game loading stuff in the background, and text being too small. But as a streaming experience, across both days i feel that it was really great. up there with some of the best i've experienced so far. But, it's checkpointing system isn't perhaps the most suited to being a streaming game. 

I do recommend this as a solid choice for streaming from PlayStation Plus Premium. personally, i quite enjoyed the story and world in the game as well as most of the gameplay. But there are still issues with the game even tho it came out over a year ago and by this point will they ever be fixed. Maybe on PS5 they aren't an issue. but i'm playing on a PS4 and this is what i experienced. it's checkpoint system could mean a lot of back tracking if the service kicked you off for a bad connection. all that combined is why i say it's a solid choice, but not as perfect as Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness was in Part 1 https://youtu.be/4acBC6x5XXI and Part 2 https://youtu.be/oUmQIvOuOY0

Cloud Monday - The Ascent - Part 1 - A Near Perfect Streaming Experience From PlayStation Plus

Today's Cloud Monday is part 1 of playing The Ascent from Neon Giant and Curve Digital Publishing. I'm playing this on a launch model Japanese PS4.

Apart from a little hiccup near the end of the video, it was a great streaming experience. if anything, it was the game itself that was causing gameplay issues than it being streamed from the PlayStation Plus Premium service.

The game looks stunning, there's soo much detail in the densely packed environments. even on a PS4.But, the in-game text is simply tiny. there was a moment i had to get out of my chair, go to the screen to try and read it. even right up close, i was guessing what it said rather than knowing. the other noticeable issues with the game were screen tearing, stuttering, and pop-in. but those are minor issues that don't really get in the way of gameplay. the small text got in the way so when i play it again for part 2, i will check to see if there's an in-game menu to make the text bigger.

Playing the game was fun. with the world being so dense, it was easy to get feel a part of it. especially with the UI off in the corners not getting in the way. it's the first game i've played where i've actually felt like i wanted a bigger TV, i currently have a 32 inch, and a PS5 because i wanted to be more immersed in a game world. this first hour was enjoyable and the game's story began to be revealed too. this makes me excited to play it for part 2, and who knows maybe i'll play it more!

Sony Announce Proteus Is Coming To PS3 And PS Vita This October With Exclusive Content

Curve Studios, Sony and Ed Key have announced Proteus is coming to PS3 and PS Vita this October. this version of the game will come with exclusive content and features. On PS Vita, you can generate an island based on your location data and on both platforms you can generate one based on the current date. the PS Vita will also have some touch screen functionality that will be revealed at a later date. Proteus is a exploration game where you wonder round randomly generated islands.

Source: EU PlayStation Blog

Curve Studios Have Released A Launch Trailer For Lone Survivor: The Directors Cut On PS3 And PS Vita

Curve Studio's have released a launch trailer for the PS3 and PS Vita version of Lone Survivor: The Directors Cut. This Cross Buy game is out now for  $12.99 / £9.99 / €12.99, the EU Launch was brought forward a day.



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Curve Studios Announce Lone Survivor: Directors Cut Comes To PS3 And PS Vita On 25th September

Curve Studios have announced Lone Survivor: Directors Cut is set to come out on the EU PSN across PS3 and PS Vita on 25th September. the North American release will follow two weeks later. Lone Survivor: Directors Cut is a survival horror game by Jasper Byrne that not only features enemies but also insanity and isolation. this PS3/PS Vita release features new dialogue, over 20 new items, new endings, secrets and trophies.



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Curve Studios Announce They Are Bringing Proteus By Ed Key And David Kanaga To PS3 And PS Vita

Curve Studios have announced they are bringing Proteus, a game by  Ed Key And David Kanaga, to the PS3 and PS Vita this Autumn. Proteus is a procedurally generated game, which means the game is different each time you play, and has you playing through 4 seasons. everything you encounter in the game has it's own musical signature, so the music changes depending on where you go. Curve Studios confirm Proteus will be a Cross Buy Game and they are working on making it better than the PC version.

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Source: EU PlayStation Blog

Curve Studios Announce Move To PS Vita And PS4 Due To Lack Of Indie Support With Xbox One

Curve Studios have announced that due to the lack of independent support recently announced from Microsoft and the Xbox One, they will focus on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Curve Studios had this to say:

“XBLA was a trailblazer last generation, so it’s sad to see Microsoft not announcing dedicated support for independent developers on the Xbox One.” said Managing Director Jason Perkins, who started his own game development career as an independent developer on the Commodore 64.

Jason added, “Refusing to concentrate on easier submissions and discoverability leaves the way clear for Sony to capture the most innovative market in gaming right now.”

 

Jason Perkins said: “Sony’s show of support for developers, including showing independent releases not only front and centre on their storefront but also during the PlayStation 4 reveal is creating a more open, co-operative market for independent games to enter the living room on a level playing field.”

Curve Studios have revealed Thomas Was Alone has been downloaded over 200,000 times on PS3 and PS Vita and they are currently working on Jasper Bryne's Lone Survivor for PS3 and PS Vita.

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Curve Studios Reveal The New Name For Stealth Bastard On PSN Is Stealth Inc. – A Clone in the Dark

Curve Studios have announced the winners in the competition to rename Stealth bastard Deluxe for it's PSN release. the winning title was comprised from 2 different entries and the game will be known as Stealth Inc. – A Clone in the Dark. Stealth Inc. – A Clone in the Dark is coming to both PS3 and PS Vita this Summer.

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Source: EU PlayStation Blog

Curve Studios Are Bringing Stealth Bastard Deluxe To The PS3 And PS Vita, Announce New Name Competition

Curve Studios have announced they are bringing Stealth Bastard Deluxe to the PS3 and PS Vita. This PlayStation version will feature new HD graphics. Curve Studios have also announced they are holding a competition where gamers can give Stealth Bastard Deluxe a new name, it runs until 14th April and you can win a PS Vita. the reason for this is because games on the PSN can't have swear words in them, so Curve need fans to come up with something new.

Source: EU PlayStation Blog

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Curve Studios Announce They Are Bringing Jasper Byrne’s Lone Survivor To PS3 And PS Vita This Summer

Curve Studios have announced they are bringing Jasper Byrne’s Lone Survivor to both PS3 and PS Vita this summer. this "Sony" version will feature exclusive expanded content like new locations, sidequests, items and a new ending. Lone Survivor is a psychological survival adventure game where you have to escape a city ravaged by disease, but how much of what you've seen is real and how you survive is up to you.



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Curve Studios Have Released A Launch Trailer For Stealth Bastard Deluxe

Curve Studios have released a launch trailer for Stealth Bastard Deluxe. this trailer shows in-game action, showing the many ways you can use stealth techniques and the levels weapons to your advantage. it also highlights the games features like user level creation and sharing and various gadgets.

Curve Studios Announce Stealth Bastard Deluxe Is Coming To Steam On 28th November For $9.99 / £6.99 / €8.99

Curve Studios have announced Stealth Bastard Deluxe is coming to PC via Steam on 28th November for $9.99 / £6.99 / €8.99. This deluxe version of this platforming stealth game is a rebuilt version of the original prototype, that was downloaded over 135,000 times. it features new gadgets, levels, enemies and traps. the game is set across 8 chapters with 80 levels in total.

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Curve Studios Have Released A Launch Trailer For Explodemon!

Curve Studios have released a new trailer for Explodemon!. this trailer is a launch trailer and shows alot of gameplay footage. Explodemon! is coming to the EU PSN tomorrow, 9th February, for £7.99/€9.99.

Curve Studios Announce Explodemon! Comes Out On The PSN On The 8th And 9th February For $9.99/£7.99/€9.99

Curve Studios have announced Explodemon! is coming out on the PS3 PSN in the USA on 8th February and across the EU on 9th February for $9.99/£7.99/€9.99.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – Hold on to your hairpieces, because retro-inspired action platforming masterpiece Explodemon will be exploding onto the PlayStation store on February 8th (SCEA territories) and February 9th (SCEE territories).

Not only that, but it’ll be available at the amazingly value-tastic price of US$9.99, 9.99 Euros and, for our fellow UK compatriots, £7.99.

Featuring 12 gigantic levels - each stuffed with secret rooms, puzzles and collectibles galore - and well over eight hours of gameplay, Explodemon is a perfect post-Christmas treat without any of the wallet-guilt. Which is, like, totally a thing that science says is real.

If you don’t know about it already – and, if so, consider yourself chastised – Explodemon is a high-octane explosive action platformer for PlayStation 3, distributed exclusively through the PlayStation Store.

Influenced by classic Japanese games from the golden era of the SNES, players use Explodemon’s self-destructive nature to combat enemies and fly through the air, all the while solving a huge variety of physics-based puzzles (and, naturally, causing incalculable collateral damage).

When the peaceful planet of Nibia is attacked by the malicious Vortex forces, the fate of the star system is thrust into the one pair of hands it shouldn’t be: the malfunctioning Guardian robot Explodemon. His comic quest to repel the onslaught and restore peace will take him across three distinct planets over twelve levels, with new abilities and gameplay mechanics introduced throughout.

Explodemon is rated E by the ESRB, 7+ by PEGI (6+ in Portugal), 12 in Germany and G in Australia/New Zealand.

Make sure to follow Curve Studios on Twitter - @curvestudios, natch– for the latest up-to-the-minute information and competitions to win free copies. Also, don’t forget that wallpapers and avatars are available on the PlayStation Store now!

ABOUT CURVE STUDIOS

Curve Studios is an independent game developer based in the lovely London district of Islington. The company has worked with partners as diverse as Sony, Codemasters, and Sumo Digital on platforms including Wii, Xbox 360, PSP and PS3. Its recent collaboration with Nintendo, Fluidity (Hydroventure in EU) is out now on WiiWare. Curve’s first self-published title, Explodemon!, will be released February 8th & 9th 2011. For more information, visit http://www.curve-studios.com.

Curve Studios Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Explodemon

Curve Studios have released a new trailer for Explodemon. this trailer uses in-game footage from several levels in the game to show its main features. Puzzles, enemies, upgrades and different abilities are shown in the trailer.

Curve Studios Announce Explodemon! Has Been Delayed, Now Coming To PSN In January 2011

Curve Studios have announced that Explodemon! has been delayed on the PS2 PSN. Explodemon! will now come out in January 2011. Curve Studios do apologise for the delay.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – Curve Studios today announced that Explodemon!, its self-published action platformer for PlayStation 3, will see the slightest of slight delays, and will now launch on the PlayStation Network in January 2011.

Approaching a senior member of the company for an explanation behind the delay, a slightly panicked man – who asked to not be named – spluttered “It was like that when I found it!” before running away, arms windmilling.

Attempts to retroactively correct this outburst to something more professional proved futile, but we understand it had something to do with ‘last-minute fixes’ and ‘remaining unflinchingly resolute in our desire to only release the most awesome game possible.’

In short: we’re sorry! But it’ll really be worth it. Promise.

ABOUT CURVE STUDIOS

Curve Studios is an independent game developer based in London’s super-swish Islington. The company has worked with partners as diverse as Sony, Nintendo, Codemasters and Sumo Digital on platforms including Wii, Xbox 360, PSP and PS3. Curve’s first self-published title, Explodemon!, will be released Autumn 2010. For more information, visithttp://www.curve-studios.com.

Curve Studios Have Released The First Trailer For Explodemon!

Curve Studios have released the first trailer for their upcoming PS3 Exclusive, Explodemon!. This trailer features plenty of in-game footage showing various aspects of the gameplay like puzzle solving, blowing stuff up, smashing things, and more.



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LONDON, ENGLAND – Get ready to have your socks blown off, because the first trailer for Explodemon has just been released!

An explosive homage to SNES-era platformers mixed with a modern physics-puzzle twist, Explodemon is non-stop action mayhem like you’ve never seen before. But don’t take our word for it: check out the brand new trailer to see the first footage of the game in action.

Featuring athletic feats of aerial nimbleness, sizzling combo-laden combat, and a dash of physics puzzles, the trailer will give you a small-but-perfectly-formed taster of what will definitely be this winter’s most explosive PSN release.

Curve Studios Have Released New Screenshots And Artwork For Explodemon!

Curve Studios have announced that Explodemon! is coming out on the PSN in Q4 2010. Explodemon! is a 2.5D platform action game filled with physics based puzzles spread over 12 levels and 3 distinct planets. You play as Explodemon, a Malfunctioning Guardian robot, who is trying to repel the onslaught of Vortex forces and to restore peace.

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LONDON, ENGLAND: PlayStation 3 owners! Hide your treasured possessions and cover your pets in bubble wrap, because Explodemon!will be hitting PlayStation Network with a bang this Q4.

Explodemon!is a 2.5D platform action game brought kicking and screaming into the HD era. Influenced by classic Japanese games from the golden era of the SNES, players use Explodemon’s self-destructive nature to combat enemies and fly through the air, all the while solving a huge variety of physics-based puzzles (and, naturally, causing incalculable collateral damage).

When the peaceful planet of Nibia is attacked by the malicious Vortex forces, the fate of the star system is thrust into the one pair of hands it shouldn’t be: the malfunctioning Guardian robot Explodemon. His comic quest to repel the onslaught and restore peace will take him across three distinct planets over twelve levels, with new abilities and gameplay mechanics introduced throughout.

“We’re really excited to finally be able to reveal Explodemon!to the world,” explains design director Jonathan Biddle, from a blast-proof bunker somewhere below the surface of Nibia. “The game is chock full of gameplay nuggets carefully mined from the greatest titles ever to grace our joysticks. Whether you’re experiencing its intense combat, head-scratching puzzles, or classic platforming, you’ll find we’ve combined all of these elements into an addictive and elegantly balanced package.”

Explodemon!is unrelenting, hard-core brain-tickling action for those who grew up playing platformers, as well as those who’ll discover just how awesome they were.

THE SKINNY (OR TL;DR)
Explodemon!is a 2.5D-styled platform game with a physics-puzzle twist
It’s out Q4 2010
It’s influenced by the classic Japanese games of old
It’s more than a little bit funny, or so our mums said
It’s really rather special and you want to write nice things about it
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ABOUT CURVE STUDIOS

Curve Studios is an independent game developer based in London’s super-swish Islington. The company has worked with partners as diverse as Sony, Codemasters, Sumo Digital and a Secret PublisherTM on platforms including Wii, Xbox 360, PSP and PS3. Curve’s first self-published title, Explodemon!, will be released Autumn 2010. For more information, visit www.curve-studios.com.