do i have to buy a gamepad for this?

DodgeRainPop · 03-12-2012, 07:00 AM

i dont have an xbox controller, but i heard its uncomfortable on PC?

Is this true?

Russian_Sausage · 03-12-2012, 07:37 AM

Man!
I tried this game with the keybord and managed it to the second boss, but there was no way anymore for me, my fingers hurted so bad the unbelieve.
I switched to my gamepad and everything was fine then, I beated the second boss after 3 trys.

Gamepad = Best way to play this game.

€: I use a Thrustmaster Dual Analog 3 Gamepad in this game, but I suggest an Xbox 360 gamepad (If you don´t own any other gamepads by now) because most of the games today ONLY run with a Xbox 360 gamepad.

CaffeineRage · 03-12-2012, 02:39 PM

For me, I found it far easier with a gamepad than the keyboard. Of course, it is still a very difficult game.

As for gamepads, I have a love for the Cyborg Rumble Pad myself. It is larger than the default Xbox 360 controller, which are too small for me, and can be swapped between the Duel Shock and Xbox configurations through a removable module.

rolandoftheeld · 03-13-2012, 11:22 AM

I've aced the whole of the light world with keyboard at this point. Working on dark now. You definitely don't NEED a gamepad.

pewpewp · 03-13-2012, 01:20 PM

You dont need one. I will say that I played with K+M for the first few chapters, and then switched to gamepad and I was doing much better. I have a logitech F510 if you're curious.

DodgeRainPop · 03-14-2012, 03:51 AM

thanks guys, i just cant afford a gamepad now

stereophonical · 03-15-2012, 02:40 AM

The game is 100% digital (analog sticks still go full left or full right, like buttons and keys) so there's no difference other than pure personal preference.

timeformime · 03-17-2012, 01:21 PM

My thumbs get more tired with the gamepad, because you have to shift full left or right with the sticks AND hit the other keys with your right thumb. The keyboard lets you just hit the keys, but however you hit them, it puts your fingers in a weird position. I like the gamepad, because overall it's overall more comfortable but it does put most of the work on your thumbs and give them a SERIOUS workout. Either way, look up stretches for your hands and thumbs before long sessions if you want to avoid hand issues. No kidding!

Pila987 · 03-19-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rolandoftheeld

I've aced the whole of the light world with keyboard at this point. Working on dark now. You definitely don't NEED a gamepad.

I got light end using my keyboard, it's not impossible, you can beat the whole game using a keyboard if you want to. But I feel very better with a gamepad, I'd never come back to keyboard. It's up to you, if you like platforms you should get a gamepad, it's good for a bunch of games. If you just play fps you can save your money.

But you don't wanna play just fps when there is stuff like SMB out there.

Mexicutioner · 03-22-2012, 10:33 PM

Im in hell atm with just using the keyboard, just play in small doses and your fingers wont hurt.

Jjssonicfan · 03-25-2012, 08:48 PM

I've beaten the entire game using a keyboard. I mean, you're left "pinky" may hurt from holding Shift to run, but otherwise, I wouldn't have it any other way. I've tried using my Xbox 360 game pad, and it felt uncomfortable and unplayable for me, and after going back to my keyboard, I felt much better.

menkyskenkys · 03-27-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jjssonicfan

I've beaten the entire game using a keyboard. I mean, you're left "pinky" may hurt from holding Shift to run, but otherwise, I wouldn't have it any other way. I've tried using my Xbox 360 game pad, and it felt uncomfortable and unplayable for me, and after going back to my keyboard, I felt much better.

Same here, I don't understand how it can be easier with a gamepad

pewpewp · 03-30-2012, 10:06 AM

Different strokes. I normally prefer K+M, but I tend to use a gamepad for all games of this genre because it feels more comfortable to me.

Necdilzor · 03-31-2012, 03:42 PM

A gamepad for this game is highly recommended, you can play with a keyboard as well

jove666 · 04-01-2012, 07:13 PM

Don't sweat if you can't get a gamepad. I don't have one and I've been acing it so far.

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03-12-2012, 07:37 AM	#2
Russian_Sausage Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 35 Posts: 511	Man! I tried this game with the keybord and managed it to the second boss, but there was no way anymore for me, my fingers hurted so bad the unbelieve. I switched to my gamepad and everything was fine then, I beated the second boss after 3 trys. Gamepad = Best way to play this game. €: I use a Thrustmaster Dual Analog 3 Gamepad in this game, but I suggest an Xbox 360 gamepad (If you don´t own any other gamepads by now) because most of the games today ONLY run with a Xbox 360 gamepad.

03-12-2012, 02:39 PM	#3
CaffeineRage Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 39 Posts: 221	For me, I found it far easier with a gamepad than the keyboard. Of course, it is still a very difficult game. As for gamepads, I have a love for the Cyborg Rumble Pad myself. It is larger than the default Xbox 360 controller, which are too small for me, and can be swapped between the Duel Shock and Xbox configurations through a removable module.

03-13-2012, 11:22 AM	#4
rolandoftheeld Join Date: Nov 2006 Reputation: 128 Posts: 803	I've aced the whole of the light world with keyboard at this point. Working on dark now. You definitely don't NEED a gamepad.

03-13-2012, 01:20 PM	#5
pewpewp Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 131 Posts: 594	You dont need one. I will say that I played with K+M for the first few chapters, and then switched to gamepad and I was doing much better. I have a logitech F510 if you're curious.

03-14-2012, 03:51 AM	#6
DodgeRainPop Join Date: Feb 2011 Reputation: 112 Posts: 860	thanks guys, i just cant afford a gamepad now

03-15-2012, 02:40 AM	#7
stereophonical Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 365 Posts: 3,485	The game is 100% digital (analog sticks still go full left or full right, like buttons and keys) so there's no difference other than pure personal preference.

03-17-2012, 01:21 PM	#8
timeformime Join Date: Aug 2008 Reputation: 57 Posts: 132	My thumbs get more tired with the gamepad, because you have to shift full left or right with the sticks AND hit the other keys with your right thumb. The keyboard lets you just hit the keys, but however you hit them, it puts your fingers in a weird position. I like the gamepad, because overall it's overall more comfortable but it does put most of the work on your thumbs and give them a SERIOUS workout. Either way, look up stretches for your hands and thumbs before long sessions if you want to avoid hand issues. No kidding!

03-22-2012, 10:33 PM	#10
Mexicutioner Join Date: Dec 2008 Reputation: 30 Posts: 726	Im in hell atm with just using the keyboard, just play in small doses and your fingers wont hurt.

03-25-2012, 08:48 PM	#11
Jjssonicfan Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 64 Posts: 1,189	I've beaten the entire game using a keyboard. I mean, you're left "pinky" may hurt from holding Shift to run, but otherwise, I wouldn't have it any other way. I've tried using my Xbox 360 game pad, and it felt uncomfortable and unplayable for me, and after going back to my keyboard, I felt much better.

03-30-2012, 10:06 AM	#13
pewpewp Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 131 Posts: 594	Different strokes. I normally prefer K+M, but I tend to use a gamepad for all games of this genre because it feels more comfortable to me.

03-31-2012, 03:42 PM	#14
Necdilzor Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 8	A gamepad for this game is highly recommended, you can play with a keyboard as well

04-01-2012, 07:13 PM	#15
jove666 Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 25 Posts: 48	Don't sweat if you can't get a gamepad. I don't have one and I've been acing it so far.