The Video Game Revue

DOA2: Hardcore won't load!

I recently acquired a used copy of Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore for PS2 (a game which I've played with Matt many times), and I've noticed an odd quirk: my newer style PS2 (the small form-factor one) won't play it. In fact, the PS2 has obvious difficulty reading the disc (which is in good condition) as the audio skips and jumps and the menus struggle to load. Getting into an actual game seems to be impossible.

The same disc will load on an older model PS2, however. I guess this early generation title simply wasn't tested when they rolled out the new PS2. I wonder how the PS3 will deal with it.

In other news, X-Com: Terror from the Deep is selling on Steam for $2.50! This sequel to X-Com (which feels more like a stand-alone expansion) is an old DOS classic, not to mention a critically acclaimed turn-based tactical combat game. This sort of stuff is exactly what makes digital distribution worthwhile, in my opinion.

posted by Parappa @ 6:20 PM