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[Anonymous No.6207250]

Is the non-EX PC version of Powerslave worth playing?

[Anonymous No.6207257]

>>6207250
Yes and you can play it on modern PCs with BuildGDX. It's got better level design than the console versions but it's still way too easy.

[Anonymous No.6207395]

No nade jumps, no fun.

[Anonymous No.6207552]

>>6207250
TELL ME WHY I HAVE TO BE A POWERSLAVE

[Anonymous No.6207569]

>>6207250
It's the only version worth playing.
>but muh metroidvania
It's a shit genre. Like wooow gotta backtrack to pad out game time and make up for lack of level design SUCH INNOVATION DUUUUDE fuck off. So sick of n words praising that turd. Bet 90% of the a holes who go DUDE SATURN VERSION DUH BEST CUZ MUH MEshut the fuck up. Never beat it. Fucking fuckers. Hate them. Hate you. Hate everything. Especially your mom. She's a c word if you catch my drift.

[Anonymous No.6207576]

>>6207569
ok

[Anonymous No.6207578]

>>6207569
Based and correct. The Saturn version is definitely a posercore game.

[Anonymous No.6207589]

>>6207569
Simple as.

[Anonymous No.6207596]

>>6207552
Kek beat me to it I DONT WANNA DIE IM A GOD WHY CANT I LIVE ON!

[Anonymous No.6207606]

>>6207552
>two build engine shooters were titled as iron maiden references
what are the odds?

[Anonymous No.6207614]

>>6207250
It's alright. Just more of a run-of-the-mill boomer shooter as opposed to the more open ended adventure of the console version. If you haven't already played the console version, play the Saturn version. The maps on PS1 and EX (which uses PS1 assets) are simplified. The Saturn version can be played in Kronos in HD and widescreen with a patch.

>>6207569
>>6207578
>>6207589
Oh boy, do we have another Dracula X style contrarian's delight here? DOS Powerslave is okay, but it's one of the weaker Build engine shooters. Like, a half-step above Redneck Rampage. Uses an earlier, shittier version of the tech, too.

[Anonymous No.6207630]

>>6207614
I could never get the original DOS version to run well even on period appropriate hardware. However when I played it on BuildGDX I was shocked at how much better the level design is.

[Anonymous No.6207643]

>>6207614
No you dense n word the issue is stupid c words like you praising garbage YOU NEVER EVEN FINISHED cause it's remotely similar to waaay better games while disregarding the original superior version then going HURRRR U REVISING HISTORY U CONshut the f up. Before I rape you. N word. All of you. Don't respond to me again. You're garbage. Human fecal matter. The hung over poop I took this morning at 3AM. That's you. Utter cr*p.

[Anonymous No.6207651]

>>6207614
>Oh boy, do we have another Dracula X style contrarian's delight here?
You've noticed that too? I'd think the advent of EX would get more people exposed to a great game, a one of a kind one even and they'd celebrate it, but instead we have the weird PC cope that the one made for mouse and keyboard is better than the ambitious one with brilliant level designs and structure.
>Uses an earlier, shittier version of the tech, too.
I think it's the same as the witchaven engine which always felt wooden and stiff.

[Anonymous No.6207659]

>>6207651
>game has you backtrack to previous levels
>OMG ONE OF A KIND MASTERPIECE
The console version has worse level design.

[Anonymous No.6207669]

what's so powerful about a slave?

[Anonymous No.6207680]

>>6207643
>talks about raping
>won't even say the word nigger
Want to guess how I know you're a scared skinny little white keyboard warrior nerd? You would get your ass kicked in the streets.
>>6207569
The Saturn version is kino, there's something really comfy about playing it on that platform. It's just not the same on PC. You sound like an incel who was alone on Valentine's day masturbating to furry porn.

[Anonymous No.6207682]

>>6207680
I unlike you have a little thing called self restraint. You'll learn about it more when you grow up. Until then little n word child please go back to /v/ where you belong. Here I'll even help you.
>>>/v/

[Anonymous No.6207683]

>>6207659
how?

[Anonymous No.6207685]

Saturn version is the best ,the game starts out pretty boring but gets pretty impressive in the later levels

[Anonymous No.6207695]

>>6207685
I find it really clicks once you get your first power up. From there it just keeps rolling out with the changes until it all comes together at the end. Surprisingly simple power ups too that dont feel like baggage.

[Anonymous No.6207701]

>>6207630
I played it on a shareware disc when I was kid on period appropriate hardware. Played the full version right after the Saturn version and just found myself bored half way through. Maybe I was just done with the theme/assets at that point, but the Saturn one did just seem more interesting even with the shittier framerate, latency, graphics and gamepad controls.

[Anonymous No.6207705]

>>6207683
https://youtu.be/03j4P-ewtSw?t=7691

[Anonymous No.6207713]

>>6207705
yes I beat it earlier this year, how?

[Anonymous No.6207714]

>>6207705
I kinda like this, gives me a weird System Shock cyberspace vibe. Also reminds me of the T2K bonus game a bit.

[Anonymous No.6207716]

>>6207714
it's got a pretty different game structure and design of the levels, and the mechanics and physics are a ton of fun to engage with. I don't think system shock is very sequence breaking friendly but powerslave opens wide up once you get some explosives.

[Anonymous No.6207719]

>>6207682
>I unlike you have a little thing
We know, anon. It's probably why you're so angry.
>please go back to /v/ where you belong
No I'll stay right here, faggot who says please.
In fact I'm going to make your mom my powerslave.

[Anonymous No.6207724]

>>6207713
The majority of the game is shooting scorpions and bees while platforming in hideously textured environments.

[Anonymous No.6207727]

>>6207716
Oh, I was just talking about that one weird lava tunnel floaty part.

[Anonymous No.6207731]

>>6207724
So Metroid then?

[Anonymous No.6207732]

>>6207724
Played the PS1 version? Only tried that one once, Saturn one is definitely better.

>>6207727
Oh yeah, you eventually can stay suspended in air indefinitely so long as you hold a button. There's optional instant death trap laser mazes.

>>6207731
he needs those hd gwaficks. Clearly wandered in from /v/.

[Anonymous No.6207741]

>>6207731
No that's an objective description of Powerslave on the Saturn.
>>6207732
>Played the PS1 version?
The version I'm talking about is the Saturn version. I have tried playing the PSX version but it's framerate is terrible.

[Anonymous No.6207745]

>>6207741
Oh it's the 64 autist.

[Anonymous No.6207752]

>>6207745
Takes one to know one, I was the first reply to this thread by the way.

[Anonymous No.6207756]

>>6207752
I can tell

[Anonymous No.6208164]

>>6207614
it's bait

[Dillweed No.6208397]

Picked it up on PS1 a while ago, and I am enjoying it.

[Anonymous No.6208492]

>>6207250
Powerslave PC is very different from its console counterparts.
>It's a traditional FPS, with levels with a defined beginning and end, no alternate paths or revisiting
>Levels are larger, more complex and more detailed than on console, but aren't 3D rendered, being constrained to the capabilities of the Build engine.
>There are less weapons, and no power ups whatsoever, but magic spells were added, alongside a mana meter.
>There's no universal ammo, every weapon has it's own ammo
>There's no health upgrades, there's extra lives instead
>There's save points on levels
>Sprites, both from weapons and enemies, have more frames
>The player character is voiced

[Anonymous No.6208535]

>>6208492
Wow, I was only aware of some of the differences you mentioned. They're not even close I guess.

[Anonymous No.6208537]

>>6207569
Yall mad but correct

[Anonymous No.6208542]

>>6207719
>>>/v/
Grow up and stop playing poopy games some youtuber lied to you was good so he could sell his crap at an inflated price like the little j word he is.

[Anonymous No.6208841]

>>6208535
It's still an OK game but doesn't really compare to the Saturn one. Saturn is far better.

[Anonymous No.6208976]

>>6208841
If Saturn was really that good, the EX version would have been based on it instead of the PS1 version.

[Anonymous No.6208984]

>>6208976
kaiser just used the easier version of the game to reverse engineer. The main difference is in the level of detail. Unless having better looking levels is somehow bad or something, not sure where you would be going with an angle like that but I'm sure you can surprise me.

[Anonymous No.6209145]

>>6208984
Pure seganigger cope

[Anonymous No.6209426]

>>6208841
besides the saturn version having much better looking colors, what makes it different compared to the psx version

[Anonymous No.6209513]

>>6209426
Read the thread, retard.

[Anonymous No.6209523]

>>6208542
Get a job. It's not that expensive. Stay mad.

[Anonymous No.6209527]

>>6209513
alright
now what

[Anonymous No.6209548]

>>6207685
>>6207614
>>6207732
>>6207741
>>6209426
I don´t know if you´re Digital Foundry fags or just regular Saturn fags, but I possess and have played all versions and the Saturn has a shit framerate, mushy pixelated visuals, dithering, bad auto aim with the machine gun, slow swimming and a fucking worthless flamethrower. Some more complex entryways or halls and grenade jumping doesn´t make it a better version. Playing PS1 after Saturn is like removing cataracts. The PC EX version looks good too.
I bet you people also think Tomb Raider is better on Saturn.

[Anonymous No.6209561]

>>6207685
>>6207614
>>6207732
>>6207741
>>6209426
I don't know if you're Digital Foundry fags or just regular Saturn fags, but I possess and have played all versions and the Saturn has a shit framerate, mushy pixelated visuals, dithering, controls like Luigi, bad auto aim with the machine gun, slow swimming and a fucking worthless flamethrower.
Some more complex entryways or halls and grenade jumping doesn't make it a better version.
Playing PS1 after Saturn is like removing cataracts, it looks and feels so much better.

I bet you people also think Tomb Raider is better on Saturn.

[Anonymous No.6209605]

>>6209561
No one cares fat kid, Saturn is the best way to play Power Slave.

[Anonymous No.6209609]

>>6207606
>two
Which is the other one?

[Anonymous No.6209616]

>>6209609
powerslave
ion maiden

[Anonymous No.6210017]

>>6209561
I didn't play much of the PSX version since the inconsistent framerate sickened me. I'll give it another go sometime though.

[Anonymous No.6211131]

>>6210017
PS1 version has a shit framerate sometimes.
Saturn always has a shit framerate.

[Anonymous No.6211475]

got powerslave ex on my pc and mouse doesnt work, seems thats an issue on all w10 machines, sad cause i really wanted to play it but I aint playing fps on a controller

[Anonymous No.6211510]

really want to try this
is saturn the way to go here?

[Anonymous No.6211534]

>>6211475
There's a fix around, which you can find with a basic and quick search on Google.

>>6211510
Play the EX version, which is a PC port of the PS1 version.

[Anonymous No.6211628]

>>6211534
any downside to EX?
just dled all 3 versions, and ex has the mouse fix
saturn has different colors and textures in parts it seems but worse framerate than ps1

i'm curious if anyone knows of any real differences, like maybe slightly different level layouts or something

[Anonymous No.6211632]

ex

[Anonymous No.6211718]

>>6211628
>any downside to EX?
It's not a final, stable release, so you may run into bugs and glitches

>i'm curious if anyone knows of any real differences, like maybe slightly different level layouts or something
Some levels are quite different, actually. Saturn has power ups that aren't present on the PS1 version, and it's possible to do bomb jumps. PS1 has better lighting, better level geometry, more complex physics (things are actually able fall on the ground rather than being suspended on the air like on Saturn) and a much larger number of enemies (as a result it's harder). The higher enemy count is what causes the framerate problems on the PS1 version, when there's a lot on the screen at once. The EX version is the same as the PS1, plus HD resolutions and no framerate issues.

[Anonymous No.6214080]

>>6211718
bomb jumps are completely gone from the psx version?

[Anonymous No.6214458]

>>6209561
one word: metroidvania

[Anonymous No.6214469]

>>6211718
>PS1 has better lighting
Smoother gradients but far less vibrant. The whole game feels more flatly lit on PS1. The level geometry is worse on PS1 as well, with entire areas being simplified. I think that's due to the framerate target being 60 instead of 30.