The SFIV count down thread!

super_furry

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

It's quite bizarre really. Surely with such high demand and having the licence for one of the most anticipated games in years, they would have done their utmost to get as many joypads and arcade sticks to market and continue to manufacture them. Instead they release a trickly - not nearly enough to satisfy demand - and then say 'that's it, no more'.

ntlbell

super_furry wrote: »

It's quite bizarre really. Surely with such high demand and having the licence for one of the most anticipated games in years, they would have done their utmost to get as many joypads and arcade sticks to market and continue to manufacture them. Instead they release a trickly - not nearly enough to satisfy demand - and then say 'that's it, no more'.

they haven't said that's it tho have they?

ApeXaviour

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

mathie wrote: »

Mine arrived today from Play.com

Woot!

whitetrash wrote: »

When was it posted? No sign of mine

Grrr... mine was posted on wednesday morning and still no sign. Have to wait til monday now :mad:

Gamesnash.ie: Pat

ntlbell wrote: »

they haven't said that's it tho have they?

Not directly but there are none available on the wholesale market at all. We have hit brick walls everywhere we went - nobody is expecting any more stock other than what they originally had.

super_furry

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Exactly, everywhere I’ve been, I’ve been told that they’re not expecting anymore stock in at all – ever. Even http://store.gameshark.net, which is the official Mad Catz European site, stopped taking orders a long time ago and don’t show any sign of starting up again.

ntlbell

I'd love to know the logic behind it all makes no sense.

maybe they're trying to work up a bit of hysteria and will be flooded the market in a month or two

Holsten

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

Cheapest place to buy it in Dublin now?

ShaneU

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

Holsten wrote: »

Cheapest place to buy it in Dublin now?

€40 in xtravision

koneko

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

It's less than €50 in Game. €44.90, standard edition.

Batesy

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Little tip for people whos game hasn't arrived yet. Rent it from xtravision. €7.50 for 3 nights. Thats what I did cos I needed to play this game today.

SeantheMan

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Got it for 44.90 in Game - LIffey Valley today -- 360 version

SeantheMan

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

M.BISON IS HACKING !!! Hes doin my head in !!! Ultra Combo kill at near the end of every round !!! God i need some tea to calm down !

I know there have een reports of Wii remotes goin through tellys, mine could be the first 360 joypad though one !


So, killed him, had another 2 fights still to go.
The end boss is just ridiculous !!...makes the game too comicy.

Anyways, you unlock the voice settings for characters once you complete the game.
Also.....is the title music annoyin the hell outta anyone...sounds like N-Sync or some terrible american boyband ...drivin me nuts.
Also, wouldnt have a good word to say for the announcer, PRAT !


Asides from that its an excellent game ...got a bit annoyin when i turned on Arcade challenge and was gettin challenged left right and centre while tryin to complete the game :P

mayordenis

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

I completely hate myself for pre-ordering this online to save mone - I never ever do it such stupidity.

Branoic

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

Am I the only one who actually really likes the theme song? I mean, I'm not going to buy it on iTunes or anything, but I think it goes well with the game.

SeantheMan

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Give it a week, you'll hate it. Itll be one of those songs someone will catch you singin on a bus and will look at you strange :P

quad_red

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

After three hours of playing... thoughts.

The music and the cut scenes are absolutely appalling. I mean, beyond bad. Poorly animated, poorly visualised and abysmally acted.

The final boss is a total joke. Badly characterised buffoon. And the way he defaults into teleport is enormously irritating... although that could be cos he's creaming me

My hands are killing me from messing with the 360 d pad.

Saying that, the level design, special move effects and character models are astounding. Enjoying it so far.

SeantheMan

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Played a few fights online.

90% of fights are Ken - vrs - Ken

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

This game is driving me nuts! I can't beat Seth. He just tears me to pieces after the first round.:mad:

ShaneU

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

I'd have preferred if they kept Bison as the end boss, or even Gouken or Akuma

SeantheMan

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Deleted User wrote: »

This game is driving me nuts! I can't beat Seth. He just tears me to pieces after the first round.:mad:

I found him to be easy compared to Bison or that Fat bouncy fella

0ubliette

protip for anyone finding seth infuriating:

There are 2 difficulty levels below easy. Very easy, and easiest. Avoid frustration and use those. Seth didnt beat me once all night, even with characters im bad at like chun li. Its not worth the hassle dying over and over to him.

On the whole, im loving this game.

Dreddybajs

Far as I know Seth's AI is the same no matter what difficulty you're on. Like all crappy fighting game AI, though, he's ridiculously vulnerable to sweeps. Set it to one round, 30 seconds, get him down to around half health, and play keepaway until the timer runs out.

K.O.Kiki

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

Branoic wrote:

Am I the only one who actually really likes the theme song? I mean, I'm not going to buy it on iTunes or anything, but I think it goes well with the game.

It's ATROCIOUS -- 3rd Strike & HD Remix have superior music.

Helix

i absolutely love the theme song

LOVE IT

tman

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

I actually really like the theme song as well... Then the character select music kicks in...

Seth can be a serious pain in the hole, it can be worth keeping it to 1 round fights to avoid that annoying second round (I always cream him first round then he actually puts up a fight in the second)
He seems fairly open to jumping heavy kicks followed by heavy sweeps for most characters.

Not too fond of any of the new characters apart from C.Viper, and some of the ulockable ones aren't all that great... I guess they'll all take a while to master for a Ken/Ryu player such as myself...

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

Im using Sagat, his punchs are so strong and hes fast too.

OctavarIan

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

tman wrote: »

Not too fond of any of the new characters apart from C.Viper, and some of the ulockable ones aren't all that great... I guess they'll all take a while to master for a Ken/Ryu player such as myself...

Out of the new characters I like C.Viper (although I can't play her) and El Fuerte is AMAZING fun even if he is a bit on the weak side.

If you're used to Ken/Ryu then try Sakura, she's similar style but is quick and feels fresh.

Tusky

Hell yes, getting it for the PS3

I only played this for a couple of minutes. My first thoughts are - why on earth didnt someone on the development team stand up and say "ehhh, this music is ****" ? ITS AWFUL. I had to lower the volume down immediately. Almost as bad as Pro Evo music.

0ubliette

Tusky wrote: »

I only played this for a couple of minutes. My first thoughts are - why on earth didnt someone on the development team stand up and say "ehhh, this music is ****" ? ITS AWFUL. I had to lower the volume down immediately. Almost as bad as Pro Evo music.

Get tae ****, the music is AMAZE.

INNNN DE STUCTIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

K.O.Kiki

Yes but I'm holding out for the PC version.

0ubliette wrote: »

Get tae ****, the music is AMAZE.

INNNN DE STUCTIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE!!!