KB/Mouse or Controller?

[sup2069]

Only good thing I can see out of controller in a FP type game is vibration. But is it worth it?

What are you playing with and why?

[Maj.Sabastian78]

I play with the controller.
Pros: It arely rumbles unlike other games, but I'm only on the 3rd mission. I chose it over keyboard because I wasn't comfortable with peeking, and it feels more natural.
Cons: Running is kind of hit or miss, I feel that I could run better in Tomb Raider but I'm new to the controller too.

Is it worth it: Only if you have the Windows Xbox one. I have only played it now on 2 games, but unlike Logitec (crappy) this is plug and play. I think it's nice to have around.

[Bru741iX]

Keyboard and a mouse.. Anything other than that belongs on a console.
Playing FPS games with controllers is like trying to ice skate on concrete.

[sup2069]

Using a controller on a PC game is not my first rodeo; in fact if I know a game is a console port I pull out the wireless 360 controller. It’s just smoother and works as the developers have intended.


Just fired up the game and tried both the wireless 360 and keyboard/mouse at the cryobay start.

360 controller:

Smooth and precise with controlling the speed in which you move. Staring down at your (sexy) legs reveals a smoother movement if so desired. Vibration is always a win over Keyboard and mouse, brings you into the game/moment. All buttons are naturally snugged on the structure for easy access. Combos can be used to carry out more functions.




Keyboard Mouse:

Most PC gamers would call this the master race's weapons of mass destruction. Numerous keyboards to buy that provide extra macro functions etc. to do more than the normal keyboard; mice the same.

Moving around the cryobay was 10x smoother with the mouse, but yet I couldn’t control the speed of my movement; evident of her legs. No vibration, so if it is used for events or prompt ques I lose out.




That was a small test, but it looks like I’m leaning the KB/Mouse on this one. The controll scheme and movements are rock solid. Sacrificing vibration and slow movemnt seems more ideal.

Currently playing on max settings with a 50" plasma TV @ 1920x1080p puts me into the game. Horror survival, well gonna need the KB/Mouse for this one :)

[Bru741iX]

All jokes asides, there are some games which i prefer to play with a controller over a keyboard. But FPS games arent any of them.

But wih games like Outlast and this, i can see the positives of the controller, but also the massive downsides.

With a mouse, i can turn 180 with a flick of the wrist, while with a controller you have to wait for character to turn. Even with higher sensitivity settings, it'll never be as precise as a mouse, no matter what people will tell you.
Fine motor controls are the name of the game, and fact has proven that humans can pinpoint movement with a mouse mucj easier then with a joystick/controller.

But again, it's down to what people prefer, and imo nothing beats a mouse and a keyboard, for games like this(FPS).

[MVSC]

You can switch seamlessly between them so you might as well just try it out. Personally, I can't imagine how someone could play a first-person game with a controller but then again this is not competitive mp so not as much need for precision and speed. There is also an auto-aim option in settings for controllers, I guess.

[cutterman1999]

The controller vibrates whenever you get a new contact on your motion tracker. Nuff said.

[Bru741iX]

Originally posted by mjschwar:

The controller vibrates whenever you get a new contact on your motion tracker. Nuff said.

So... There's a very distinct sound when it happens as well. And if i was using a controller with fried vibrator motors, what then?

[sup2069]

@Bru741iX

Yep! I agree, ♥♥♥♥ is about to get intense on this cramped ship. Quick navigation and mouse movement will be key!

Originally posted by mjschwar:

The controller vibrates whenever you get a new contact on your motion tracker. Nuff said.

Well as long as there is an audio que, I will be sated. Besides, pumped up on the edge of my seats, I’m pretty sure ill spot whatever is on my tracker!

[snaketus]

So mouse look works in this game as you'd expected from a PC first person game and it's not hindered and slowed down for artistic vision?

[Silver]

M/K like the other say its whats best used in First Person games.
Also it comes in handy that you have a good aim if you plan to shoot Androids in the head.

[MintCemetary]

To be honest, with most PC games that support the controller I will use it. With this game I prefer it quite a bit.

Sure you can't turn 180 in less than a second, but it adds to the horror for me, you feel trapped in the body of this person running from this freaking scary monster and not being able to 180 with a flick of the wrist adds to the immersion to me.

The vibration is a nice way to alert you that something has come up on the motion tracker while you aren't looking at it as there are about a million beeping noises throughout the game and it keeps you from having to check to see if it was the motion tracker or something else.

[FAButzke]

Another pro for KB/M that wasn't mentioned here is that you can input passcodes with the keypad instead of using the movement keys to select them.