Thread: DOOM 3 on N900?
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don_falcone is offline don_falcone
2011-11-28 , 08:45
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Originally Posted by HtheB View Post
Well... usb host mode ftw!
On a very small screen with so-so good black response which especially sucks at shadow-oriented games and surprise effects, also having to bring an extra kb and a mouse with you to play. While probably having to charge the battery at the same because hostmode sucks battery like a hooker juice. USB = too much cables,; BT = to much juice. using that big screen in your living room? Even more cables. Fail expected inbound.

Originally Posted by Roth View Post
There are so many different types of FPS on every system. Some are exclusively designed based on the device touchscreen or motion feature. What you meant to say is Doom 3 not FPS. But if you meant that as a joke then okay, but it's hard to detect sarcasm unless you actually mention that it is.

Anyway, I hope to see Doom 3 possible on Maemo or MeeGo Harmattan whether it's a traditional game installation or through a cloud service on out web browsers (made possible by HTML5). I mean imagine being able to play Doom 3 on the go.. local and online multiplayer. That would be freaking HOT

// Roth
I still find no reason playing an shooter (Doom 3 in this case) that was not designed for controls outside desktop computers.

As for games being designed for specific controls:
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Whileas using a lightgun provides some pseudo-realism; it often introduces fatigue very quickly.

A Gamepad is often inaccurate and slow to react with. Even if you use a wireless / motion controller, i would like to see if you can hold your arms up for more than one hour.

Porting desktop shooters to mobile devices seems nothing more than supporting nerdgasms and providing a mere tech demo.

Using a mouse is still the most accurate and quickest control scheme while keeping fatigue low.

Do what your hearts desire. As their is always the right tool for the job; there's also always the right hardware/platform for a game. Bad car analogy: Of course you can drive a desert challenge with an Opel Combo instead of an larger 4WD like a Nissan Terrano if that's what you want for "proving something", but if it's comfortable or reliable is in doubt.