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The Story of Gravity Rush: The Series That Never Took Off

Gravity Rush is a unique series where players can manipulate gravity, but the franchise has had plenty of difficulties to overcome.

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Magog815d ago

If it had fully animated and voiced cut scenes it would have done a lot better.

Teflon02815d ago

Really doubt that. It had a distinctive style that was part of what made it great. The issue is, you just can't market that game to everyone and expect them to be interested. It's a niche styled game. Personally one of my favourite series but I'm not going to lie to myself and think there was much that could be done to get the series more interest with what was there.

I think they really should have left the second fame open ended because it makes it near impossible to make another game following Kat, and Kat is so likeable that it's sad

DarXyde815d ago

I love Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2 to pieces, but no. The whole Bande-Dessinee style is what made the experience. It's faithful to an original era.

Outlawzz815d ago

Loved this series. It was groundbreaking for me on the vita with gyro and graphics. Shame it didn't get the attention it deserved. The second one was better in every way too, such a shame

IanTH815d ago (Edited 815d ago )

Agreed. And I'm incredibly bummed to know Sony won't go back and at least give GR2 a 60fps bump. That game cries out for it!

Glad Sony at least gave GR a second chance, but it is always a bummer when new IPs that have unique artstyles & mechanics don't perform. Sort of cements why we get so much of the same-old-same-old. Why try something new when you can apparently rehash the same old thing again & get more sales? Wish we got to see what GR would have looked like as a native PS5 title.

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H9815d ago

Really fun games, they could use a better mission structure, yet the core mechanic is addictive

tombfan815d ago

A shame, really, it was a GREAT IP.

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Underrated PlayStation JRPG Gem Goes 50% Off In New Sale

Gravity Rush 2, a highly rated PlayStation exclusive, is currently available to purchase at $9.99 on the official PS Store.

OtterX60d ago

Gravity Rush would be an amazing series to be reborn on PSVR2. (sure to make the motion sick squeamish! haha) Anyone who has never played them should pick these games up though, they were really fun, unique/wild gameplay w a lot of style. My only complaint is the Part 2 has a really slow start, but it picks up.

shinoff218360d ago

I remember when part 2 came out. Part 1 physical copy worth went through the roof.

OtterX60d ago

Nice. I still have have my Gravity Rush physical copy for Vita, but I only owned Remastered + 2 digitally. Wish I had gone physical though.

jznrpg60d ago

I own all of the games physically for Vita and PS4.

Inverno60d ago

Gravity Rush in VR would most likely kill someone lolz. GR2 and the first Mirrors Edge are the only games I've played where I've gotten horrible motion sickness but just couldn't stop playing em. Really hope that motion capture clip really is a movie cause the series deserves more attention.

OtterX60d ago

Ha, yea it would be a bit like Sairento VR (constant 1st person flipping combat), mixed with Detached VR (360 space thrusters) with all comfort settings off, if you've ever played either of those! XD

Eidolon59d ago

GR1/2 would need quite the overhaul to work in VR. If they do make one from the ground up it definitely would work and couldn't be as motionly crazy as some games I've played on the Quest 2, like that Grapple game.

jznrpg60d ago

Loved the first one Vita and second on PS4. Most VR games I’m fine but the nature of Gravity Rush I am not sure I could handle it or not as it may make me feel sick to my stomach. I’d give it a try at least

GoodGuy0960d ago

Gravity rush 1 I really enjoyed but for some odd reason I couldn't as much with the sequel. It was a good game but the controls were very clunky and a game like that just really needs a higher framerate with how precise you need to be. Also everyone is for some reason just absolutely rude towards Kat which got me too annoyed lol.

The visuals and art style were amazing though. If they were to ever make a sequel, you fix these problems, then GR would be great games.

blackblades60d ago (Edited 60d ago )

I enjoyed and play the 1st one on vita, i enjoyed there. Then I played the remaster with dlc when it came out. Gravity rush 2 I bought long time ago on ps4 but never got into it. I didnt even make it to 1st quarter of it. Its just what it is, I'll try to get back on to it sooner or later.

Rebel_Scum60d ago

More an adventure game than a JRPG tbh

jznrpg60d ago

Second game felt more rpgish but I agree they are more adventure than rpg

Eidolon59d ago

Adventure games are more narrative. Life is Strange, etc... This is Action-Adventure, can even say slightly plaformer, some RPG elements, but of course they will call it JRPG(buzz word) to sell.

DefaultComment60d ago

Gravity rush should be on PC by now. At least that will get tose numbers to raise a little.

DarXyde60d ago

The stupidity of exputer calling Gravity Rush 2 a JRPG aside...If y'all haven't bought the game yet, please do. It's such a great, charming game.

I have been absolutely gutted at the idea that there won't be a Gravity Rush 3, and I genuinely hope people give it a fair shake.

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Even After 7 Years, Gravity Rush 2 Is A Beautiful Game That Deserves PC Exposure

It's been 7 years since the mystifying Gravity Rush 2; if Sony plans to put obscure exclusives on PC, it's the very definition of underrated.

Skuletor86d ago

A Gravity Rush 2 port would be cool but I'm not sure how many people will be interested in buying a sequel to a game they haven't played before, though it worked for The Uncharted Legacy Collection so who knows? A Bloodborne port should definitely happen first though, the fact the game never even got a PS4 Pro patch is suspicious.

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PlayStation Boasts Record 123 Million Monthly Active Users, Shows Glimpse of Gravity Rush Movie

Sony is hosting its traditional conference just before the 2024 International CES in Las Vegas. Of course, PlayStation played a part in the celebrations.

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Barlos108d ago

Forget Gravity Rush movie, give us another GR game!

porkChop108d ago

I didn't even know a movie was coming. If they can get the visuals and everything right I'll watch it.

Barlos108d ago

I didn't either, until this article. I'm also surprised, since GR was a commercial flop. Seems weird that they'd want to invest money into making it into a film.

I think the games are great though, especially on Vita. I think the move to PS4 killed the experience a little, but I'd still like to see a new one.

1Victor108d ago

I didn’t know it was in development ether but it makes sense after they saw the first doctor strange movie and the far from home fight, if it’s like that’s it’s going to be one of those Oscar nominees

Cacabunga108d ago

GR movie and shutting Japan Studio.. so stupid

porkChop108d ago

@Cacabunga

Oh yeah... Well there goes any hope for a new game. Shuttering Japan Studio was a really bad decision.

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purple101108d ago

Surely you’d think if the movie is coming so is another game

And I couldn’t be happier.

Only played the demo of gr2 but let me say it’s one of the most artistic and inventive new games. Ps5 will power gr3 to new heights
Fingers crossed

Made my day hearing this.

Finally, something innovative

Redemption-64108d ago

GR2 flopped, which would they make a new game? A movie has more appeal and a successful hit at the bix office, could lead to a new game for the franchise

ChasterMies108d ago

Ok, I’ll stop sitting on Gravity Rush 2. It’s been in my library for only 8 years.

Chocoburger108d ago

Play Gravity Rush Remastered first if you haven't already, the stories are linked together. GR 2 is a fantastic game, it has a lot of stuff to see and do. In fact I have purposefully not completed the game 100% because I simply didn't want the game to end. I still have some trophies to collect, and a whole free story DLC chapter to play through.

Gravity Rush 3 would be amazing! But the team that made parts 1 and 2 were shut down, so I don't expect it to happen. This was Jim Ryan's biggest sin of all, shutting down PlayStation Japan Studios. What a shame.

FinalFantasyFanatic108d ago

Why not both? I really like the games and was disappointed we didn't get a third game to finish off the story, but I wouldn't mind a movie either if it's well done. Maybe it'll drum up enough interest to get us that third game.

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gold_drake108d ago

damn that is aaalot of ppl

id rather have another Gravity Rush game than a movie tbh

DarXyde108d ago

Same. This series really resonates with my gaming spirit. I love these games so much that I got four platinums out of two games. I was always dreading that we would never get another game after Japan Studio's closure, but I'm feeling hopeful in them not giving up on the franchise with this move. My guess is that they're going to use this as a funding point

MrNinosan108d ago

That is the same amount as daily loading screens... never mind

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