See PSN title Savage Moon in action

by Justin McElroy { Sep 3rd 2008 at 11:30AM }

We've just watched the first, straight-from-PAX video of upcoming PSN title Savage Moon (don't worry, we've put it after the break for you) and it looks (as Sony said it would) like a sophisticated tower defense game, albeit a really attractive one.

We do have one quibble we feel compelled to pass on though: The decision to put crowd noises into the game is a bizarre one. They're almost louder than the guns! C'mon, Sony, get it together! Who wants to hear that?!

Tags: pax-2008, psn, savage-moon

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jakka(Naked Peach Brigade) @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:39AM

Don't we have enough TD games as it is?

Wiinterfang @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:49AM

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:55AM

Probably. I think I'll just stick with Pixel Junk Monsters.

JoeTheBlow @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:58AM

PJM is too bloody hard.
30 mins of performing nicely, and you get completely mashed by having the wrong type of tower in the wrong place. :-(

foe1one @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:02PM

what, you mean like all the flash games and custom maps for WC3? Ohter than that there is Pixel Junk Monsters... nowhere near the saturation of something like RTS, and TD games lend to the console ALOT better than RTS.

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:00PM

PJM is getting an easy mode in the next patch. Or was it the last patch? I can't remember; haven't played it in a while.

Nate @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:04PM

Umm... how many FPS games do we have? RPGs? Now, how many tower defense games are on consoles? One? Is there one for the Wii or XBox?

So, now having two in the same genre is too much?

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:14PM

You can have much more variation in a FPS, RPG or RTS than you can with a TDG.

I mean, Savage Moon basically looks like Pixel Junk Monsters, only with a different art style and the ability to go into first person view.

It's almost like buying the same game twice.

In other news: three letter acronyms rocks.

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:33PM

PJM is WAY to bloody hard. Either that, or I suck.

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:40PM

Hyams--

It looks completely different that PJM. They are the same genre but the same could be said for any game. thats like saying that Battlefield Bad Company is the same game as Halo just with a different story, universe, characters, gameplay modes and weapons. Doesn't make sense at all.

PJM is VERY hard.

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:46PM

Yeah, but Halo 3 and Bad Company play very differently. Honestly, watching the above video, the gameplay in Savage Moon looks almost identical to PJ Monsters.

The only substational difference I can see is the cool first person view mode.

I dunno, maybe I'm just missing something. *shrugs*

Jack of No Trades 85 @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:02PM

@Hyams

If you think PJM and this game looks similar then you have to be half retarded. There is nothing between them that is remotly close besides Base Building.

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:54PM

PJM is absurdly hard! i bought it and havent really played it much cause its so damn difficult. hopefully they drop that easy mode patch pretty soon.

PJE is right in the groove difficulty wise. although i think im stuck on the last Spectra in Garden 6 right now (i just cant seem to find the last one).

Courtney @ Sep 3rd 2008 4:49PM

For consoles, we need more TD games, especially ones with co-op. My wife and I had too much fun with PJM, and actually appreciated the difficulty of it.

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:50AM

Crowd noises...good one Joystiq. Looks like Sony has another quality PSN title on the way. The PSN is really starting to come into its own as well as the Blu-ray games.

Must have LBP so I can make my Pastafarian heaven.
Beer Volcanoes
Stripper Factories
and of course...his Noodlyness himself
and the bad guys?
Jebus
Mohamed
and the thousands of other FALSE Deity's.

Jack of No Trades 85 @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:59AM

.....and we will play together!!!!!!!

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:59AM

Okay, I'm hyped up for LBP too, and yes, I'm an Atheist as well.

I still think this post was completely uneeded. Stay on topic, biatch. And randomly insulting people's beliefs on a videogame message board it just stupid.

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:06PM

"And randomly insulting people's beliefs"

Wait a minute, I am not insulting anyone's beliefs. I am simply expressing my own. Why the double standard? I believe that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the one TRUE God, just like other people beleive that Mohamed is or Zues or whatever. It does not make them wrong and it does not make me right.

RAmen

Yes we will Jack

you are most welcome in Pastafarian Heaven.

Fernando Rocker @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:14PM

I was talking with sheppy last days on the MSN about the reason why don't we post a lot in Joytsiq anymore. And is because of people like you posting here, and Joystiq allowing this kind of comments.

Yes, I was a troll, I know. But you can check my comments, and I haven't been a troll or bashed Sony in a very long time. In fact, I try to not reply to trolls anymore.

But as long as you are here, posting idiotics comments, I will be out of the comment section.

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:19PM

Jeebus --

You know I am your boy and all (McPoop FYI) but there is no need to bring religion into the picture. We can all be entitled to our own beliefs and still act civil.

In an unrelated note ... Here is the first themed level I will make on LBP

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/39442.html?ref=embedfeat

Jack of No Trades 85 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:19PM

@ Fernando

Oh give me a damn break you little sissy. You sure can dish it out but you cannot take it. Killjebus doesn't post that often. Get off his back. You were 1000x times worse when trolling in your prime.

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:22PM

@Fernando

Well if that is the way you look at things then he has already won ... Don't be scurrrrd ...

BTW did you get Mario super sluggers?

I passed on that garbage but I am going to pick up Wario Shake

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:32PM

Ok, I am sorry. I was excited about creating a Pastafarian Heaven level in LBP. Again, I meant no insult to anyone's beliefs. I don't know how else I can say it...so I will say no more on this thread.

I was also trying to have a little fun but I forgot that FUN is not looked at in a positive light here. Most of you are too serious for me, and occasionally I forget that.

I know LBP is off topic but FRACK, I have never been more excited about a videogame EVAR!!! I will say it again, LBP will be the DEFINING game on the PS3, just as big as GTA was for the PS2.

Hey Jack, what kinds of levels do you plan on creating?

Fernandos...

ok buddy, so after spending the better part of 2 years deep in the gutter...NOW you claim the high road?

RAmen to you all
and
may the FSM bless the planet Earth.

Mrblonde @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:34PM

@ Jack

You weren't here when Killjebus posted a lot... he was a lot worse than Fernando.

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:36PM

Killjeebus: Perhaps I should have clarrified. I am a vocal Atheist. I own a copy of Dawkin's book, I regularily read PZ Myer's blog, I often read the Panda's Thumb blog too, and I've been plenty active in online debates regarding both Atheism and evolution.

I know that FSMism is a satirical belief. You don't really believe it, ergo my telling you to STFU is not double standards.

I'm happy to debate religion. Thing is, I debate it in the appropriate place. Not only that, but you didn't even make an argument, you just said everyone else is wrong. What you're doing is nothing more than trolling.

So yeah. STFU.

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:37PM

Bah, why did you have to apologise while I was writing that? Now I look like a dick.

=(

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:45PM

@McPoop

HELLO KITTY? ahhhhhhhhh, you are the Devil (please put the pitchforks down I am not insulting the Devil worshippers), the Devil (please put the pitchforks down I am not insulting the Devil worshippers), I tell you. Unless you plan on making a Hello Kitty level with lots of Spanish Inquisition inspired torture devices. Man, can you even imagine all of the different kinds of levels that we will see on LBP. Not just the penis ones, but the Dark ones, or satyrical ones. FRACK the possibilities are ENDLESS!!!

If I snap my fingers and click my heels, will I be able to fast forward to October 21st?

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:48PM

Jeebus--

Its all good man. I have no problems with you at all or what you say. I have no problem in your believing in a pastafarian heaven. It's just the little jab about all other deitys that is not necessary. Its like an unwarranted provocation.

I have learned my lesson about talking about hot button social issues (got my other account axed in the process).

I just wanted to go out of my way to tell you I got no problem with what your beliefs are. this is really not the place for that.

We still need to play something on PSN sometime soon. I am down for whatever. GT:P, Hot Shots, Soul Caliber, Battlefield Bad Co, MLB 08 or whatever else you want to play.

Did you pick up Disgaea 3 yet???

Speaking of RPG's I am going to start a new playthrough of Folklore -- which is an awesome game.

The PS3 is starting to actually get some RPG's now.

Jack of No Trades 85 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:49PM

@MrBLonde

Yes I have. Been around for about three years. Ask everyone thats been here awhile.

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:50PM

Hyams, what is your PSN? I would like to add you. Anyone who likes Dawkins is a person of quality in my humble opinion.
Infinite Regression for the WIN.
RAmen

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:53PM

It's Hyams.

=)

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:07PM

Yes LBP has me excited like the dickens. I know once that game comes out no other game will matter for a long long time. It sucks because we got so many fantastic games and PS3 exclusives coming out around the holiday season.

LBP
SOCOM
Resistance 2
White Knight
Motorstorm 2
Killzone 2
Afrika
Tekken 6
______________________________________________________
WARDEVIL (when is it coming??) Looks like the best game ever made ... trailer http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/162518.html

______________________________________________________

Thats just exclusives and not really counting PSN games ... Then we have the multiplatforms like Fallout 3, Dead Space, Call of Duty WAW, Farcry 2, Brothers In Arms Hells highway, Tom Clancy End War, Prince Of Persia, Silent Hill, Project Origin,Force Unleashed, SF IV, Mirrors Edge & Tomb raider Underworld

I know I forgot some games ....

I wont even go into the Wii, 360, DS & PSP games I am also waiting for ... Crazy ... Just Crazy

heypaul @ Sep 3rd 2008 3:47PM

Hyams, you only own ONE Dawkins book? Shame on you, my friend. Shame on you...

Hardcore @ Sep 3rd 2008 4:46PM

So according to you, it is ok for me to say, that atheism is a complete shitty belief believed by some whiny ass folks. If freedom of speech means to you insulting other beliefs, then you are just an asshat.

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:57AM

Being able to switch to a first person view is a nice touch. Presumably this gives you full manual control of what the turret shoots at?

But apart from that, I don't think this really does anything new enough to really warrant a purchase. Still, you never know, maybe it still has a trick or two up its sleeve.

JoeTheBlow @ Sep 3rd 2008 11:57AM

I actually fell for the "joke" for a seconds then, and was momentarily enraged at Sony.

Gah!

Danny @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:03PM

Reminds me of the good ol' days playing TD on warcraft 3 custom games. This, however, looks 'totally rad' and i really dig the first 'tower' view..! Bring on the interplanetary bugs!

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:26PM

BTW this game looks mad fun. Hopefully it will only cost $4.99 like some of the other fun yet smaller games.

I am still hoping they release Siren on Blu-Ray because I want to play it but my 60 GB's are being used up fast.

Anyone know of any current good deals on at least a 200 GB HDD for the PS3?

BTW everyone -- Disgaea 3 is the schhiznit

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:28PM

One more question ... Can I use a self powered external HDD in the same capacity as my internal HDD?

That is for installs, downloads, saves, music and movies.

I know it will work I just want to make sure it will work exactly like my internal one. Would hate to buy an external HDD and find out you cant use it for installs and what not.

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:37PM

As far as I know McPoopster...you can.

I will consult with the IPU and see what she says.

This game does look like alot of fun, too bad that I don't really play RTS's anymore. Maybe I will if the price is right.

Slowly but surely, Sony is making good on all those promises for the PS3.

Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Sep 4th 2008 5:00PM

"Can I use a self powered external HDD in the same capacity as my internal HDD?"

Nope, I've tried with my external HDD, which works great for playing music and vids, but games won't install on it.

required @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:46PM

Fernando Rocker, I visit this site often and call utter BS on your claim of posting less.

Hyams @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:54PM

I've certainly noticed him a lot less. He used to come into every single PS3 related topic and troll. He doesn't do this any more.

JoeTheBlow @ Sep 3rd 2008 3:07PM

Probably because he realised there is FUCK ALL to play on the Wii anymore and he broke down and bought a PS3.

I can dream, anyway.

Killjebus @ Sep 3rd 2008 12:56PM

Warning,warning, danger Joystiqers, the following comment is off topic. Lock up the wife and kids...here it comes

OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
BIDENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:10PM

Amen.

I will say that both sides of this race will be a step up from Dubya.

nudie @ Sep 3rd 2008 1:44PM

awesome!!

Organic_Shadow @ Sep 3rd 2008 3:11PM

PJM won't let me and my friend play the ice level on the expansion even though we've beaten all the other levels on Easy. So it's slowly gaining some bad marks in my book.

Can't wait for this to come out so I can have a little change of pace when im not feeling the PJM style.