Cloud Monday - G-Police - Part 2 - Emulation Software Needs Analogue Stick Settings

This week's Cloud Monday video is part 2 of playing the #PS1 version of G-Police on #PS4 via the #PlayStationPlus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model #PlayStation4.

After Part 1, https://youtu.be/P9QIJwNAhGs, it was clear that the controls were terrible. in the week since playing the game, no update came to fix them. so going into today, it was always just a case of doing my best with what i've got.

It feels like the emulation software being used needs the ability to adjust analogue stick stuff. i played Resistance: Retribution, https://youtu.be/jEs97ouESk8, and the game itself had options to change the sticks, but so far it's the only one of these emulated games i've come across that has such options. it needs to be a fundamental part of the software, like being able to save at any point by pressing "Options" is. i wonder if it's something like the polling rate on the PS1 controller was different to the PS4 controller.

As for today's gameplay, i managed to beat the stage i got stuck on at the end of Part 1. Stage 3 was tricky as i had to tail someone, defend the police, and defeat enemy craft. it was a lot to do and there was a moment i kept failing towards the end of the mission. But overall, it's hard to say i actually enjoyed playing G-Police today. from a nostalgia point of view, sure it was nice. but i didn't get much enjoyment from the experience. 

These emulated games on PS4 and PS5 are great games to stream from the cloud. but i don't recommend G-Police for anyone whilst it's controls are as bad as they are. 

Cloud Monday - G-Police - Part 1 - Hard To Recommend With Controls This Bad

This week's Cloud Monday video is part 1 of playing the PS1 version of G-Police on PS4 via the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model PlayStation 4.

I have played and own G-Police on PlayStation 1 but i never completed it. back then, i found it quite tough. not just what i was being asked to do, but also controlling the game. But i didn't hate the game. i actually quite liked it. so seeing this on PS Plus was exciting and i was keen to play the game again after such a long time, i haven't played any PS1 DISC game since the early years of the PS3.

A huge advantage of playing PS1 games on PS4 and #PS5 is the emulation software. you're able to rewind, great if you've made a mistake, but more importantly you're able to manually save anywhere by pressing the "Option" button on the controller. if there's a connection issue, PlayStation Plus Premium Cloud Streaming Service will only give a 20 second warning before disconnecting you, so being able to save so easily and so quickly is a huge advantage and a great reason to play any of the PS1 games on PS4 and PS5 via the cloud.

There are aspects of G-Police that are dated. the control scheme is a little strange and i kept making mistakes. the story introduction feels more at home on PC than a console game, and there's no tutorial incorporated into the story and it's separate instead. in fairness, it could be argued that the story does provide enough of a reason for this, that we're an experienced soldier so we already know everything. I don't think that any of this is an issue as it's an older game.

The biggest issue by far is the controls. it is an analogue control game, but for some reason in this version of the game the controls are far too sensitive. i say in the video that it felt like i would make a movement and then have to instantly adjust to counter that movement. it's so bad i have to recommend that everyone start with training before diving into gameplay. it was so difficult to move the analogue stick so slight whilst also trying to play the game.

It's hard to recommend the game as it is. i'll come back for part 2, but either the game needs a patch for the controls or the emulation software being used needs a way to adjust stick sensitivity.

MonkeyPaw Games Announce New Versions Of Tomba!, Tomba! 2 And Alundra Are Out Now For Download On EU PSN

MonkeyPaw Games have announced new versions of 3 PS1 games are available for download on the EU PSN Store. the games, Alundra, Tomba! and Tomba! 2 were initially emulated from the USA versions of the game, but there were issues with slowdown, video and audio issues. the new versions of these games can be downloaded for free for those who already bought them.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

USA PSN Charts, The Walking Dead Episode 4, Retro City Rampage, Grand Theft Auto 4, Final Fantasy VII Top

Sony have detailed the Top 20 PSN Games for the month of October in the USA.

Top 20 PSN and PS3 Full Games

1. The Walking Dead – Episode 4: Around Every Corner
2. Sonic Adventure 2
3. inFAMOUS Festival of Blood
4. NBA 2K13
5. Resident Evil 6
6. Dishonored
7. TOKYO JUNGLE
8. Assassin’s Creed III
9. Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime
10. The Unfinished Swan
11. The Walking Dead – Episode 3: Long Road Ahead
12. DOOM 3 BFG Edition
13. The Walking Dead – Episode 1: A New Day
14. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
15. Retro City Rampage
16. Okami HD
17. Borderlands 2
18. FIFA Soccer 13
19. AMY
20. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD
    

 

Top 10 PS Vita Games

1. Retro City Rampage
2. Assassin’s Creed III Liberation
3. LittleBigPlanet PS Vita
4. Ragnarok Odyssey
5. New Little King’s Story
6. Plants vs. Zombies PS Vita
7. SunFlowers
8. Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
9. STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN
10. Need for Speed Most Wanted

Top 5 PS2 Classics

1. Grand Theft Auto 3
2. Odin Sphere
3. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
4. Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition
5. Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition

Top 5 PS one Classics

1. FINAL FANTASY VII
2. Resident Evil 2
3. FINAL FANTASY IX
4. FINAL FANTASY VIII
5. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Source: USA Playstation Blog

More Charts

Sony Reveal Octobers PAL PSN Charts, FIFA 13, Tokyo Jungle, Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation And Crash Bandicoot Top

Sony have revealed the October PSN Game Charts for the PAL Region. Resident Evil 6 pushed FIFA 13 for the number 1 spot whilst Assassin's Creed 3 reached 4th by only being on sale for 1 day.

Full PS3 game downloads:

1. FIFA 13
2. Resident Evil 6
3. Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition
4. Assassin’s Creed III Classic Edition
5. Dishonored
6. Borderlands 2
7. One Piece: Pirate Warriors
8. Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
9. Doom 3 BFG Edition
10. NBA 2K13

PSN games:

1. TOKYO JUNGLE
2. Worms Revolution
3. The Unfinished Swan
4. Sonic Adventure 2
5. inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood
6. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD
7. Amy
8. The Walking Dead – Season Pass
9. Journey
10. Hydrophobia Prophecy

PS Vita games:

1. Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation
2. LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita
3. MotorStorm RC
4. Doctor Who : The Eternity Clock
5. Need for Speed Most Wanted
6. FIFA 13
7. SunFlowers
8. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater – HD Edition
9. Burn the Rope
10. Table Top Tanks

PSone Classics:

1. Crash Bandicoot
2. Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped
3. Tomba!
4. Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
5. CTR: Crash Team Racing
6. Final Fantasy VII
7. Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
8. Final Fantasy VIII
9. Final Fantasy IX
10. Metal Gear Solid

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Konami Announce The EU Release Of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Has Been Delayed Until Later In The Year

Konami have announced the EU PSN release of the PS1 Classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night has been delayed. Konami had previously announced the game was coming out on 10th October, however that PSN update has been and gone. Konami haven't provided a specific reason why the game was delayed, they just say it's due to unforeseen circumstances.

Source: Konami UK

Konami Announce Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Comes To The UK PSN On 10th October For £9.99

Konami have announced Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is coming to the UK PSN on 10th October. the game is already out on the USA PSN and now the UK is getting it for £9.99.

Source: Konami UK

PS Vita Firmware Update 1.80 Is Out Now, Sony Release A Walkthrough Of The Update And Detail The 100 PSone Classics

Playstation Vita Firmware Update 1.80 is out now. Sony have released this video showing the new features in action, but there are other small changes to be found like the new NEAR wallpaper. Sony have detailed the first 100 PSone Classics that will be compatible with the PS Vita. these games will be released when the PSN Store is updated so the USA get them today and the EU get the games tomorrow.



Source: EU Playstation Blog

List Of 100 Games

MonkeyPaw Games Announce 5 Of Their PSone Classics Will Be Playable On The PS Vita Tomorrow

Tomorrow the PS Vita gets Firmware update 1.80. this update adds PSone Classic support to the Vita. Sony hasn't revealed the full list of games compatible with the PS Vita, as these will have greater functionality than those previously released on the PSP And PS3. MonkeyPaw Games have 5 of their games will be playable on the PS Vita from tomorrows 1.80 update, these are:

• Alundra
• Vanguard Bandits
• Arc the Lad
• Arc the Lad II
• Tomba!

Press Release

MonkeyPaw Games Announce The English Language Version Of Arc The Lad Comes To The UK PSN On 18th January

MonkeyPaw announce Arc The Lad will come out on the UK PSN On the 18th January. this will be the english language version of the game. the game had previously been released on the PSN but it was the Japanese Language version. the English Language release had been delayed a couple of times, with it most recently been announced as coming out earlier in the month.





Source: EU Playstation Blog

Capcom Announce Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors Is Coming To The PSN As A PS1 Classic From 29th November

Capcom have announced they are bringing Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors to the PSN. it will be the PS1 version of the game that was released in 1996. it is set to come out from 29th November, though they do admit that date could change.

Source: Capcom Unity

Sony Announce USA And Japan PS1 Games Are Coming To EU PSN Stores

Sony have announced USA and Japanese PS1 games are coming to EU PSN Stores as PS1 Classics. but, these games will either have an English or Japanese language on them and all the games will run at 60Hz and gamers will need a 60Hz TV to play them. Sony have said some games are already being readied for release but haven't said which ones they are. an example of a game that could be released, which was highlighted in the Blogs comments, was Parasite Eve. that game got a USA release but hasn't been released in the EU.

Sony say this now means that some games which didn't pass Q/A for a EU Release could be released if their USA/Japanese versions are out. there are of course limitations and Sony have made it clear that games which are not legally cleared for release in EU territories will not be released.

Source: EU Playstation Blog

Sony Have Released A Video Monatge Celebrating 15 Years Of Playstation

In celebration of 15 years of the Playstation Brand, Sony have released a video showing a brief montage of the last 15 years.

From USA Playstation Blog