CAPCOM announces Mega Man X for iOS

UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA:Redwood City, CA Icrontian
edited December 2011 in Gaming
CAPCOM announces Mega Man X for iOS

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  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    I've been hearing a lot of bad things about just how much Capcom dumbed this version down for iNoobs.
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    From the sounds of "easy mode" "auto charge" "auto lock to ladders" and "cheat modes!", I expect that dumbed down is the polite way to say it.
  • BasilBasil Nubcaek England Icrontian
    In fairness it would need to be dumbed down for the horribad touchscreen interface
  • BHHammyBHHammy Somewhere in Hell Icrontian
    I think the bigger question here is, why are they -only- releasing what amounts to an HD remake of Mega Man X on only iOS?

    And I agree with Basil- with a complete lack of textile feedback for your hands, much less the lack of actually having a -controller- in your hands, playing Megaman X WITHOUT the cheats...I mean, tweaks, would probably he a huge exercise in frustration for most folks.

    Honestly, I can see why they did this from a financial standpoint, but from a gaming standpoint this is just stupid. Flat-out stupid.

    If you REALLY want to play the original, there are TONS more ways to play it. Give this one a pass, folks.
  • IlriyasIlriyas The Syrupy Canadian Toronto, Ontario Icrontian
    I have really only one question: WHY? Why would anyone consider doing this, the game is bloody amazing as it is. This is going to be just like Goldeneye: Reloaded in the fact that its just another way for game companies to destroy the pleasant memories of my youth.

    Also I agree with BHHammy on the lack of a controller, having a touch screen phone myself its already irritating as hell trying to get the damned touch-board to register properly. I predict for this game and touch games in general a rise in thrown objects.
  • jaredjared College Station, TX Icrontian
    Playing awesome games like this on an iOS device or android phone is a crime.

    The games are awesome, buy my god are the controls bad - ruins the whole experience.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    Playing awesome games like this on an iOS device or android phone is a crime.

    The games are awesome, buy my god are the controls bad - ruins the whole experience.
    Agreed. I've deleted any game other than the most casual finger-swipers on my phone because... if you have to move a sprite around on a screen with your finger, it generally sucks.

    Touch interface is good for like, RTS... or tower defense. Anything requiring reaction time or accuracy? Forget it.
  • jaredjared College Station, TX Icrontian
    Exactly. I was so pumped when a port of the original Xmen came out on the Android market place - but after playing for 5 mins I was reminded that these kinds of games just don't work well due to the controls.

    It's the same reason I haven't loaded up my phone with 100s of SNES/Genesis roms ...
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    Agreed with all of the above comments.

    If you want to really experience Mega Man X, pick up the PSP version (updated graphics, and a WONDERFULLY remixed soundtrack). Better yet, buy MMX on the Wii Virtual Console. I bought it on the VC a month ago and ended up beating the thing in just over an hour with all items. Felt so good.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    Jared, I have my Wiimote working on my phone. It changes EVERYTHING. With my phone and my Wiimote it's a perfect experience.

    Of course, the issue is, I'm not traveling with a Wiimote in my pocket, and if I'm home, I could just play them on my PC or on the TV.
  • BasilBasil Nubcaek England Icrontian
    Only Gameboy ROM I've found to be worth playing on a touchscreen is pokemon, the rest are just too unforgiving of such imprecise controls.

    Pokemon Red and I have passed many an hour of public transport together.
  • BHHammyBHHammy Somewhere in Hell Icrontian
    edited December 2011
    Oh-ho-ho. You guys are gonna LOVE this.
    So...here's a little video...




    In case you missed it somehow (or didn't feel like watching the video), YES. That -is- a shopping cart "customizations" menu that you can access from in the game with the following items~

    All Health Boosts (Heart Tanks) - $0.99
    All Subtanks - $0.99
    Full Armor - $1.99
    All Weapons - $1.99
    Arranged BGMs - $2.99
    Complete Set - $3.99

    Bobby Kotick would be proud.
  • drasnordrasnor Starship Operator Hawthorne, CA Icrontian
    Hey primesuspect, which phone and how did you get your Wiimote set up?
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    Holy crap. That video. Those unlocks. What.... what have they done?
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    Hey primesuspect, which phone and how did you get your Wiimote set up?
    Hey Drew.

    I have a G2 and WiimoteController
  • IlriyasIlriyas The Syrupy Canadian Toronto, Ontario Icrontian
    I lol'd seriously I always told myself it would never happen...but its true there is now a game you can win simply by throwing money at it...
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