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What are the controls like? (aiming, movement, targeting, etc..)

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orgo2
Posted 11/6/2009 10:02:47 AM
I was interested in this game until I'd learned of the possibility that it used the face buttons to aim...

As I have Medal of Honor on PSP, I'd know that trying to aim with just about anything other than the nub is kind of a hassle for me (just glad there were alternate control schemes on that game). I've also got the Ghostbusters game on PS2 and I must say that I can't really imagine fiddling around with the face buttons during some of the hairier moments.

So my questions are: Are the X,O, Triangle, Square button really used for aiming? And if so, that would mean the nub is used for movement (when it seems to me it would be better off for aiming).
And if so, how does one throw a trap? Is there still an autotargeting button?

And my biggest concern: Are there alternate control schemes?

There doesn't seem to be that much definitive information on this game yet, so I'm asking these questions here.

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atbloo
Posted 11/6/2009 10:56:19 AM
The face buttons are indeed used for aiming and there does not appear to be any option to change that.

It took a little getting used to, but there is an aim assist that seems to make your character 'follow' a ghost you've started zapping. It's not so bad once you've worn it down though and have it ready for trapping - effectively, you then lock on to it and have to follow on screen prompts to slam it around.
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joff81
Posted 11/6/2009 11:00:17 AM

orgo2 posted...
I was interested in this game until I'd learned of the possibility that it used the face buttons to aim...

As I have Medal of Honor on PSP, I'd know that trying to aim with just about anything other than the nub is kind of a hassle for me (just glad there were alternate control schemes on that game). I've also got the Ghostbusters game on PS2 and I must say that I can't really imagine fiddling around with the face buttons during some of the hairier moments.

So my questions are: Are the X,O, Triangle, Square button really used for aiming? And if so, that would mean the nub is used for movement (when it seems to me it would be better off for aiming).
And if so, how does one throw a trap? Is there still an autotargeting button?

And my biggest concern: Are there alternate control schemes?

There doesn't seem to be that much definitive information on this game yet, so I'm asking these questions here.

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Ignignokt: "Err, please, stop fueling my silent rage."

the X,O, Triangle, Square button are used to look, the analogue nub is used to move. you do use the face buttons to aim but Ghostbusters has an auto aim feature that works pretty well. it work by auto locking onto the ghost/spook that you are blasing until they go out of your view point than you need to turn and find them again and then the crosshair will lock on again.

t was a bit worried about this control method but it works really well and is pretty good to control and play.

mudhen519
Posted 11/13/2009 2:07:51 AM
The controls are a little different but it takes only minutes to get used to. Just dont try n learn when your stoned or drunk. Overall this is a pretty good game from what I have seen so far and Im not really that far into the game