Universal Gangstar Vegas - (by Gameloft)

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by Sanuku, Jun 7, 2013.

  1. Bool Zero

    Bool Zero Well-Known Member

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    I think you are expectations are a little too high for a game that looks like this trying to push itself on a mobile device. It's either graphics or polycount, and devices haven't gotten powerful enough to where they can push both easily. GTA can get away with a higher pedestrian count because they are not using nearly as high polygon model and texture resolution.

    Lets check our expectations and keep them within the realms of technical reality... Perhaps when the iPhone 7 and iPad 6 hit we can have games that look this good be as populated as a GTA game, but as of right now the current hardware specs, while impressive for a mobile device, are not there yet to pull what you are implying.
     
  2. Bool Zero

    Bool Zero Well-Known Member

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    I believe you can replay chapters so that there is no need for that. You have campaign mode and quick play mode... Go there to replay the level or mission you missed an achievement for.
     
  3. Lost_Deputy

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  4. Bool Zero

    Bool Zero Well-Known Member

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    Awesome!
     
  5. Bhoy

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    I didn't really concentrate too much on the missions; I did do some, not a lot, though. The free roam was good on it.

    I disagree with the driving part. Driving on Rio was phenomenal, this was largely down to the steering wheel option, in my opinion. I am gutted it isn't in Vegas.
     
  6. Amenbrother

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    It doesnt work, I tried to do the first one and no acheivment popped in GC because in game it shows I already got it. Sigh this is going to be the one thing that annoya me about this game.
     
  7. Rip73

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    #267 Rip73, Jun 8, 2013
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    The crash issue people have experienced is related to gamecenter itself so the achievements thing is part of that problem (in a roundabout way).
    Wait till the fix is out and it should sort out then.
     
  8. Amenbrother

    Amenbrother Well-Known Member

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    Thanks man I will wait for a fix hopefully it happens. I dont know what that kids problem is but he can act tough on the internet all he wants.
     
  9. Rip73

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    #269 Rip73, Jun 8, 2013
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    No problem.
    M not guaranteeing it will work but the impression I have is that it will.
    The crash issue was their main priority but as it was directly a gamecenter communication problem, I can't see any reason why it won't all click in right once the fix is actually out.
    And they have sorted the crashes out on their end so its only the waiting game now while it travels through the system (you know what I mean).
     
  10. Wikilix

    Wikilix Well-Known Member

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    This is why Gameloft sucks sometimes, they don't do extensive enough beta testing. So many bugs on release, and downloading an update for their games are a pain, because you have to download the entire IPA file again.
     
  11. Rip73

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    I'm hoping for a delta (small file single fix) update for this one. But I can't be sure.

    I think the problem is that its all closed beta testing with small groups in order to keep it confidential and a small group just won't get enough playtime as a large Testflight related type of group.
    It is definitely something they need to work on so I definitely do agree with you on the beta testing point.
    I think here though the problem was that it was all sandbox testing and with gamecenter, when you move out of sandbox, unpredictable things sometimes happen.
    I've experienced a load of issues in that area myself from most of the games I've beta tested. Gamecenter just doesn't play nice a lot of the time and is very unpredictable once you get out of sandbox.
    I can assure you though that the particular dev team behind this one are very, very good and are very conscious of fixes and making it right. But everybody answers to somebody higher up the food chain and you can't always get what you want.
     
  12. Amenbrother

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    I agree its like a 30 min download for me lol It would still be worth it though if it fixed GC.
     
  13. anwar79

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    I dont recall the steering wheel option as i think i pretty much used the gyro on both. Only in this game im not crashing as often... Which is why i said its better :)

    Have to say the game seems fairly generous about the rewards. Those racing missions still give 50k for a1star completion or 100k for 2 star completion. To put that in perspective, items like health only cost between 3-8k so it doesnt look like money is being used for a paywall. At least thats what I've seen.

    The cars are decently priced too so you can afford them pretty early on. Just they dont always guarantee a win as they always ding you for hitting things during racing. After just 2 hours playing - ive already racked up 680K. Thats with all the messing around ans wasting time.

    Very impressed so far. If memory serves money was irritating to get in Rio.

    Just wondering, the studio listed that worked in it is Gameloft Montreal, how is that different compared to the other ganstar games? Does anyone know?
     
  14. Celedonio

    Celedonio New Member

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    Game Impressions

    ** FIX FOR THE CRASH AT LAUNCH **
    Hey everybody, the crash at launch is related to Game Center. But you don't have to log out or use Airplaine mode. Simply start the game, and you'll notice a freeze in the main menu. Wait until it's gone (takes around 12-40 seconds) and voilĂ .

    I don't recommend logging out of GC (or using Airplane mode), because you won't see your achievements (this is another bug :mad:).

    I hope they'll fix these issues soon.
     
  15. coderkid

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    Las Vegas, Nevada: Where cops give up chasing you after a few blocks, pedestrians are everywhere; waiting to get jacked, and the police won't hunt you down because shooting people to pieces in the street isn't frowned upon. Great game.

    BTW, am I the only one having so much trouble with the driving in this game? It's tough finding a vehicle that controls well.
     
  16. Amenbrother

    Amenbrother Well-Known Member

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    Wow this game is saved to Gamelofts servers or something because I played it on my phone then tried it on my ipad and it asked if I wanted to use a different save on another device! Wow!
     
  17. VaroFN

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    Ripping-off games wasn't enough for GL, so now they ripped-off Gangnam Style.
     
  18. tso5818

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    Have lots of money and play casino games. You will see the key at the top of your screen go up by 1%. When it's 100 you get 1 key. Lol
     
  19. Rip73

    Rip73 Well-Known Member

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    No, its not.
    Its because developers have to design stuff that will run on older devices that don't have the same capabilities as an iPhone 5 or iPad 4.
    The comparison to a vita is irrelevant in relation to the weaker devices that have to be catered for.
    Its also worth noting that iOS is a full operating of a scale that the vita does not employ.
    And radio antennas use a lot of memory and performance.
    And numerous other differences that make the comparison void.
    Apples are not oranges.
     
  20. TotallyImba

    TotallyImba Well-Known Member

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    Game is amazing, no crashes and perfect framerate on iPad 4 though I have recently restored it back to factory settings. One question though, the game icon says I have 1 notification but for what? I can't find what it wants me to view. Any ideas?
     

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