Tag: Sound Shapes

PlayStation Game Server Closures

Editorial Team

Last month, players said farewell to the online portion of the 2010 PS3 title ModNation Racers, which went offline on October 10. The Platinum has officially become Not Obtainable for players who still required any of its 17 online trophies. In addition, the three DLC add-ons, Far East Tour, Arctic Tour, and Big City Tour, which have a total of 21 trophies, have been pulled from the PlayStation Store.

While unfortunate, it’s also natural for game servers to close as they get on in years, and less people are playing them online. Here is an updated list of planned PlayStation game server closures that players and trophy hunters may wish to be aware of:

The 2012 vehicle combat game Twisted Metal is currently on borrowed time. The online servers were originally scheduled to close on January 31 next year, only to be “rescheduled” for October 15, 2018. At the moment, the servers for Twisted Metal are still up, though it’s unclear whether they will be closed on any scheduled day, or the original January 31. Twisted Metal includes 12 online trophies, which means unless they are unlocked before the server closure, the Platinum will become Not Obtainable.

The 2014 PS4 action title InFamous Second Son will have its online servers close on December 16, 2018. However, this only included the web-based puzzle portions of InFamous Paper Trail. Since there are no trophies connected with this – or any online trophies, for that matter – the Platinum will remain available after the closure.

Warhawk, the 2007 PS3 multiplayer third-person shooter, will have its online servers closed on January 31 next year. Warhawk is an online-only game, which means all of its trophies, including the DLC, will become Not Obtainable after the date.

The 2012 crossover fighting game, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, will also have its online servers close on January 31 on both the PS3 and PS Vita version. This title was a PlayStation Plus free game in September 2014. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale includes 7 online trophies which, along with the Platinum, will become Not Obtainable after the server closure.

Also closing on January 31 are the online servers for Sound Shapes, across the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita platforms. However, none of the trophies require online gameplay, which means the Platinum will still be obtainable. Also, the DLC packs which make up a total of 55 trophies to be unlocked, will still remain available for purchase on the PlayStation Store.

The PS4 third-person shooter Drawn to Death will see their online servers close on March 25, 2019. Drawn to Death was a PlayStation Plus free game upon its release in April 2017. Since this is an online-only title, all trophies and its Platinum will become Not Obtainable after the closure date.

For trophy hunters out there who are hoping to unlock these online trophies before their server closures, may find it easier to locate boosting partners as we near crunch time. Be sure to check out the Links tab for each respective game, where we add Boosting Forum links.

Sound Shapes Trophy Guide

Editorial Team

Sound Shapes Trophy Guide. Difficulty: **  Half the trophies are incredibly easy, the other half can be quite frustrating. Overall, the Platinum balances out to average difficulty.

Game Name Difficulty Trophies Developer Country Bronze Silver Gold Online DLC
Sound Shapes ** 34 Queasy Games Canada 0 32 1 0 55

Sound Shapes Trophy Guide

Sound Shapes is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player's actions can influence the game's music, while hazards are easier to avoid by listening to their rhythm. The game includes three modes. In the Campaign, players reach their goal while nabbing collectibles by jumping and sticking to walls and ceilings, avoiding hazards and enemies. In Beat School, players attempt to select the correct notes in a song. Death Mode is a more challenging version of the Campaign.

Sound Shapes received positive reviews, with an average score of 86%, praised for its atmosphere, originality, and overall challenge and fun.

Sound Shapes has an odd assortment of trophies, as half of them are extremely easy, and the other half are incredibly frustrating. If you're only interested in collecting as many trophies as possible, then this is the game for you, since 55% of the trophies can be unlocked with hardly any effort, if you're following a guide. However, the remaining 40% for completing Death Mode levels will have you flinging your controller across the room in a rage. But, with persistence, luck, and a whole lot of patience, any average player can obtain the platinum.

On average, you can expect 10-12 hours of gameplay, though it really depends on your skills and luck.

NOTE: The Trophies on the PS4 have a separate list than those on the PS3.

Your first step is to complete the Campaign. There are 5 albums in total, including the tutorials. There are collectibles in the game, but are not necessary for the platinum. Once you have completed the Campaign, you will have unlocked not only the Campaign Complete trophy, but the other modes as well.

Next, is Beat School. Here, you are listening to a song and attempting to match the correct beats by selecting the appropriate squares. Feel free to try this on your own, but if you're in a rush for that platinum, you can simply check out the completed patterns on the trophy guides in our Links page, then copy them into the game. If you're following the guides, then unlocking all 12 Beat School trophies should only take you roughly 15 minutes.

Finally, there's the Death Mode. Here is where the game will test your patience. To access Death Mode, go into the Campaign and hit the L1. The record player should flip, displaying a red skull in the center. There are 20 Death Mode trophies in total, one for each level. While many of these may seem impossible at first, just keep at it and with luck and improved skill, you'll eventually clear each level.

IGN has a Walkthrough here:
http://www.ign.com/wikis/sound-shapes/Walkthrough

Here's a great Trophy Guide by Thiagoft_55 and Vigilance, which includes the DLC:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/sound-shapes/guide/

And a great Trophy Guide by bnecker717:
http://ps3trophies.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=PS-Vita-Trophy-Guides:Sound-Shapes-Trophy-Guide

GarciaFever has a useful Trophy Guide here:
http://psnprofiles.com/guide/268-Sound-Shapes-Trophy-Guide

A useful list of Death Mode videos by Event Horizon:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/sound-shapes/260487-death-mode-tips-videos-beginners.html

Finally, here's a basic Trophy List:
http://psnprofiles.com/trophies/1551-Sound-Shapes

Sound Shapes Trophy Guide PS4

Editorial Team

Sound Shapes Trophy Guide. Difficulty: **  Half the trophies are incredibly easy, the other half can be quite frustrating. Overall, the Platinum balances out to average difficulty.

Game Name Difficulty Trophies Developer Country Bronze Silver Gold Online DLC
Sound Shapes ** 34 Queasy Games Canada 0 32 1 0 55

Sound Shapes Trophy Guide

Sound Shapes is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player's actions can influence the game's music, while hazards are easier to avoid by listening to their rhythm. The game includes three modes. In the Campaign, players reach their goal while nabbing collectibles by jumping and sticking to walls and ceilings, avoiding hazards and enemies. In Beat School, players attempt to select the correct notes in a song. Death Mode is a more challenging version of the Campaign.

Sound Shapes received positive reviews, with an average score of 86%, praised for its atmosphere, originality, and overall challenge and fun.

Sound Shapes has an odd assortment of trophies, as half of them are extremely easy, and the other half are incredibly frustrating. If you're only interested in collecting as many trophies as possible, then this is the game for you, since 55% of the trophies can be unlocked with hardly any effort, if you're following a guide. However, the remaining 40% for completing Death Mode levels will have you flinging your controller across the room in a rage. But, with persistence, luck, and a whole lot of patience, any average player can obtain the platinum.

On average, you can expect 10-12 hours of gameplay, though it really depends on your skills and luck.

NOTE: The Trophies on the PS4 have a separate list than those on the PS3.

Your first step is to complete the Campaign. There are 5 albums in total, including the tutorials. There are collectibles in the game, but are not necessary for the platinum. Once you have completed the Campaign, you will have unlocked not only the Campaign Complete trophy, but the other modes as well.

Next, is Beat School. Here, you are listening to a song and attempting to match the correct beats by selecting the appropriate squares. Feel free to try this on your own, but if you're in a rush for that platinum, you can simply check out the completed patterns on the trophy guides in our Links page, then copy them into the game. If you're following the guides, then unlocking all 12 Beat School trophies should only take you roughly 15 minutes.

Finally, there's the Death Mode. Here is where the game will test your patience. To access Death Mode, go into the Campaign and hit the L1. The record player should flip, displaying a red skull in the center. There are 20 Death Mode trophies in total, one for each level. While many of these may seem impossible at first, just keep at it and with luck and improved skill, you'll eventually clear each level.

IGN has a Walkthrough here:
http://www.ign.com/wikis/sound-shapes/Walkthrough

Here's a great Trophy Guide by Thiagoft_55 and Vigilance, which includes the DLC:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/sound-shapes/guide/

And a great Trophy Guide by bnecker717:
http://ps3trophies.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=PS-Vita-Trophy-Guides:Sound-Shapes-Trophy-Guide

GarciaFever has a useful Trophy Guide here:
http://psnprofiles.com/guide/268-Sound-Shapes-Trophy-Guide

A useful list of Death Mode videos by Event Horizon:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/sound-shapes/260487-death-mode-tips-videos-beginners.html

Finally, here's a basic Trophy List:
http://psnprofiles.com/trophies/1551-Sound-Shapes