Nobody should be playing this on the keyboard

fjawodfc · 08-03-2011, 11:10 AM

With a controller you get proportional movement speed and can walk/run at different speeds. With the keyboard you're always running full-speed. Play on the keyboard and you're missing out. Vibration is a bonus.

Cake21 · 08-03-2011, 11:21 AM

Why would I want to walk slowly? And I don't need to have something vibrating in my hands to know I'm having a good time. I'll be playing this on a keyboard just like super meat boy

Le0 · 08-03-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cake21

Why would I want to walk slowly?

There's at least one point where you have to walk slowly or you can't advance.

Bukkithead · 08-03-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Le0

There's at least one point where you have to walk slowly or you can't advance.

It's still completely doable with keyboard, though.

10-08-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bukkithead

It's still completely doable with keyboard, though.

I don't have a controller. Can't figure out the key controls to drag. I am at the cart and I am trying to pull it but can't find the combination of keys. What is the sequence?

Thundergod · 11-26-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cake21

Why would I want to walk slowly? And I don't need to have something vibrating in my hands to know I'm having a good time. I'll be playing this on a keyboard just like super meat boy

Yeah, and I bet you also play FPS with a controller?

Some games are better experienced with a controller, and other with a keyboard. Use what you want but this game, and Super Meat Boy, are meant for a controller.

joker09 · 11-26-2011, 11:28 PM

I don't understand the vicious obsession with saying games are meant for a gamepad or they're meant for keyboards. They're probably designed to work for both, else we'd have issues playing them. :P

I don't give a crap, silliness aside. If I tried playing with a controller I'd probably end up dying a billion times because they're clunky to me. Beat Braid, LIMBO, and Super Meat Boy with the keyboard with no problems. I think it's a matter if you're used to being accurate and precise in a sidescroller.

Just do what you want, but don't say nobody should be playing it on one or the other. That's just asinine. 'Tis a sad day when we get elitist over how we play our games.

DSHNX · 08-03-2011, 11:31 AM

Don't want to spoiler, but there are parts where it's better to walk.
And the vibrations are a huge plus to the whole atmosphere.
They're used in the right places and enrich the overall game experience.

HateTheDrake · 08-03-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DSHNX

And the vibrations are a huge plus to the whole atmosphere.
They're used in the right places and enrich the overall game experience.

No kidding, it makes a notable difference and improvement. (sorry snobby keyboarders, it does) Having the sound turned up with headphones is a nice addition as well.

mouton · 08-03-2011, 12:38 PM

I don't own a pad, not going to buy it just for one game, kk

kami790 · 08-03-2011, 12:59 PM

All Playdead had to do was add a walk key that halved your speed. Surprised they didn't put it in.

inspiral66 · 08-03-2011, 02:16 PM

I've nearly finished the game with keyboard (just coming up for air for five minutes) but I'll take your advice and plug the controller in for the rerun.

Totalitator · 08-03-2011, 02:44 PM

I sure wish I could, but there is some bug in the software where some people's 360 controllers do not function, even though it sends the vibration signal. Also when on the menu screen it acts like you are pressing the controller UP no matter what which means you have to unplug the gamepad to regain control of the computer. Some people report not having this problem but many including myself do.

Krvavy_Patejl · 08-03-2011, 03:40 PM

Have to walk? Where? I finished the game with keybord right now.

derrman0426 · 08-03-2011, 03:54 PM

I finished the game on a keyboard just fine, is the walking part where you have to sneak up on that bug? If it is, you just need to tap the arrow key until it's time to pounce.

08-03-2011, 11:10 AM	#1
fjawodfc Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 69 Posts: 327	Nobody should be playing this on the keyboard With a controller you get proportional movement speed and can walk/run at different speeds. With the keyboard you're always running full-speed. Play on the keyboard and you're missing out. Vibration is a bonus. Last edited by fjawodfc: 08-03-2011 at 11:13 AM.

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DSHNX Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 41 Posts: 378	Don't want to spoiler, but there are parts where it's better to walk. And the vibrations are a huge plus to the whole atmosphere. They're used in the right places and enrich the overall game experience. Last edited by DSHNX: 08-03-2011 at 11:35 AM.

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08-03-2011, 11:21 AM	#2
Cake21 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 61 Posts: 108	Why would I want to walk slowly? And I don't need to have something vibrating in my hands to know I'm having a good time. I'll be playing this on a keyboard just like super meat boy

11-26-2011, 11:28 PM	#7
joker09 Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 32 Posts: 261	I don't understand the vicious obsession with saying games are meant for a gamepad or they're meant for keyboards. They're probably designed to work for both, else we'd have issues playing them. :P I don't give a crap, silliness aside. If I tried playing with a controller I'd probably end up dying a billion times because they're clunky to me. Beat Braid, LIMBO, and Super Meat Boy with the keyboard with no problems. I think it's a matter if you're used to being accurate and precise in a sidescroller. Just do what you want, but don't say nobody should be playing it on one or the other. That's just asinine. 'Tis a sad day when we get elitist over how we play our games.

08-03-2011, 12:38 PM	#10
mouton Join Date: Aug 2008 Reputation: 621 Posts: 3,568	I don't own a pad, not going to buy it just for one game, kk

08-03-2011, 12:59 PM	#11
kami790 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 457 Posts: 557	All Playdead had to do was add a walk key that halved your speed. Surprised they didn't put it in.

08-03-2011, 02:16 PM	#12
inspiral66 Join Date: Mar 2011 Reputation: 518 Posts: 2,006	I've nearly finished the game with keyboard (just coming up for air for five minutes) but I'll take your advice and plug the controller in for the rerun.

08-03-2011, 02:44 PM	#13
Totalitator Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 51 Posts: 431	I sure wish I could, but there is some bug in the software where some people's 360 controllers do not function, even though it sends the vibration signal. Also when on the menu screen it acts like you are pressing the controller UP no matter what which means you have to unplug the gamepad to regain control of the computer. Some people report not having this problem but many including myself do.

08-03-2011, 03:40 PM	#14
Krvavy_Patejl Join Date: Sep 2008 Reputation: 3 Posts: 252	Have to walk? Where? I finished the game with keybord right now.

08-03-2011, 03:54 PM	#15
derrman0426 Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 1153 Posts: 2,705	I finished the game on a keyboard just fine, is the walking part where you have to sneak up on that bug? If it is, you just need to tap the arrow key until it's time to pounce.