Cloud Monday - Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension - Part 2 - It's Fun And Not Just For Kids

This week's new Cloud Monday video is part 2 of playing the PS3 version of Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension on PS4, via the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model PlayStation 4.

In Part 1, we learned that the game doesn't have manual saves but the auto save is frequent enough. after playing this part, it feels like that if there is a disconnection you could lose as little as 5 minutes of progress. it's not perfect but it's better than a lot of games we've played in this series. 

Playing a couple of hours of Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension has also shown how many different gameplay styles there are. in this video we have some traditional platforming, we have a flying sequence similar to Space Harrier, there's even a sequence where we set up turrets and fight off waves of enemies. none of these gameplay types over stay their welcome which means for me that across both parts time seemed to fly.

I've said a few times now that i've never watched an episode of Phineas and Ferb, nor have i watched the movie this game is tied-in with. there are some characters and situations i don't know the back story for. but in general, the story has been fine, the characters have been good, and it's not been too quippy either. with the shifting gameplay styles and mini-game breaks, i would recommend Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension as a game that's good for kids to play, but also for those who, like me, don't know much about the show and haven't watched it as the game doesn't require this knowledge from it's players. 

Cloud Monday - Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension - Part 1 - Frequent Auto, No Manual Saves

This week's new Cloud Monday video is part 1 of playing the PS3 version of Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension on PS4, via the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model #PlayStation4.

I've never watched an episode of the Phineas and Ferb cartoon but i am aware of the cartoon. i thought that maybe the audience would be younger than those who watched the Ratatouille which might mean a different take on a platformer. Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension did come out around 3 years after the Ratatouille game.

One of the key things we look for is the game's save system. when you only get a 20 second warning before being disconnected, being able to save or know when you last did is very important. unfortunately, Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension does not have manual saves. the game does have an auto save system which uses the PlayStation 3 saving icon instead of creating one unique to the game. the auto save system is fairly robust, most often saving when entering a new location/room as well as when you complete the mini game between levels.

The gameplay was quite fun. most of the mechanics i've come across so far are simple and when there's been puzzle stuff it's been easy to work out. the tutorial has popped up each time something new has been introduced and has been rather useful. shooting also has some sort of aim assist on, so if you shoot forward it'll hit enemies above and below you.

So far, my experience with Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension has been much more pleasant than across 2 parts with Ratatouille.