Hot topic this morning: PlayStation Mobile has launched today across various Android devices and the PlayStation Vita. But on the Vita there’s something missing: trophies, and ‘proper’ PlayStation Network-based leaderboards.
Sure, some games manage to incorporate their own trophy systems (like Futurlab’s Fuel and Albino’s Underline) but they’re not tied to your own PSN trophy count. Same with leaderboards – the games that have them don’t pick up your PSN ID.
If you’re really into your trophies and achievements, does this affect your buying choices? Will you only pick up the cheaper games, or will you avoid them altogether?
Or are you really not bothered about trophies and PSN leaderboards, and are happy to play some great new PS Vita games at super-cheap prices?
Let’s discuss!
Bodachi
If the games good I’m buying it regardless, though I would like to see trophies.
ashw92
Who cares about trophies when there are games as fantastic and addictive as Fuel Tiracas.
The quality shouldn’t be undermined by Sony being less than useful. Just judge these games in their own right.
cc_star
Whilst it seems bizarre to me I understand some people would want them, but a gamer purposefully avoiding a good game, for something virtual that doesnt exist? Odd
tonycawley
Well the game is also virtual ans doesn’t exist if trophies are virtual and don’t exist. Does tv exist?
skibadee
:)
Taylor Made
This is my personal opinion but I AM BOTHERED! For me trophies add value, I can’t get hooked on a game with no trophies what’s so ever, something about a trophy popping on the corner makes it rewarding & motivating. I’m not trophy hungry or bothered about the platinum but I like the feel of a pop up trophy!
So overall am disappointed! You would think mini’s not having trophies & that bothered people, Sony would prioritise it to PSM
Sympozium
If a games good/decent/meh then it. Doesn’t bother me
Tuffcub
Not bothered tbh. I dont play games to get trophies, apart from inFAMOUS 2 which I enjoyed so much I dont mind playing again to get a Platinum.
Kivi95
I’m most bothered that there is no onlineleaderboard :(
GregHorrorShow
It’s a nice addition if they are in there but it doesn’t affect whether I buy a title. I played both GTA IV and Metal Gear Solid 4 without trophy support. I can’t imagine not having played those great titles just because they didn’t have trophy support.
XisTG
I like trophies and I do think they’re important. But in this price range I’ll buy a good if I like it, regardless of trophies and everything else. But they are important :)
freezebug2
To be fair I can’t even see why anyone would expect trophies to be included with these mobile games. It’s an accepted norm that mini’s on Vita, PSP and PS3 don’t utilise trophies so why would it be expected on these mobile games that are for the most part just mini’s.
In the words of Kat Tate “Am I bovvered?” :O