Topic: PS4 recommendation thread

@Gremio108 Konami (who were my fav developer back in the day) are the actual pits it is true.

@Kidfried The game can be played on your own, but it is best played with others. I enjoyed it for about 15-20 hours but then I became dead bored of the gameplay loop. Plus I didn't like that you couldn't pause the game whilst on a hunt, with the majority of them being on a timer if real life got in the way you were f'd.

@Kidfried While I did enjoy it for awhile the gameplay can get quite repetitive even to the point of hunting the same monster over and over trying to get that one piece needed to craft something.

As for soloplay I found that the only time I really enjoyed the game was when I was playing with friends but that was cause as I said the repetitive nature of the game. My friends stopped playing the game for various reasons I after awhile I just ended up selling the game as I just got bored of it since there really isn't much of a story to it.

@Kidfried

• It is very Japanese so stay away if you're not a JRPG fan.
• A lot of the game's systems are rather opaque so it does help to read some "top tips" etc articles.
• If you're a newbie like me, you'll also spend a lot of time faffing around with different combat styles to find the one you like. This isn't necessarily a negative but it can take a while to find one you like.
• The game is centred around repetitive gameplay and the constant loop of hunting the same monsters to get better kit but each battle is a bit like a Dark Souls boss.
• I played the game mostly solo. I did do some missions with online strangers which was fun at times but I often found it easier solo. Enemies scale up with more of you so battles are harder. Plus, there's normally one bozo who gets killed easily and repeatedly (you online have a limited number of team lives).
• I also found playing solo easier as you knew you had to keep an eye on the monsters yourself. Playing with others, I found it easy to assume other people were dealing with a monster which could then come for you. Playing solo you also get your palico (the little cat dudes) to fight alongside you which help distract the monsters. Later in the game you also unlock other buddies to help you out.

I really enjoyed my time with the game though! Like I say, each battle is like a Dark Souls boss fight which I thought was ace.

@LaJettatura Shadow of the Colossus, definitely just get it 👍🏽

@LaJettatura I can agree with @KALofKRYPTON, just get it! Have you played Ico or The Last Guardian? You do not need to play those games but if you like them you are more likely to enjoy Shadow of the Colossus.

I've only played some of the first Knack. It was ok but I have no intention of going back to it. You are probably better off with one of the many Lego games available.

@LaJettatura cool. Not sure I've ever encountered anyone who didn't appreciate SOTC.

@DonJorginho I moved our conversation hear as I think it is a bit more relevant in this thread.

It is a bit mental from the start, but it does change pace a few hours in. You not fancy playing it in VR?

What exactly is putting you off from playing it.

@JohnnyShoulder I just can't stand FPS Horror but wanna give it a go due to the critical reception, I also am hoping that Jack doesn't chase you whenever you're in the house as that will poo me up lol

@DonJorginho Well that is the first part of the game but not all of the game. It wouldn't be doing it's job if it wasn't scary.

As you have already got it, just try it. You've got nothing to lose really.

@JohnnyShoulder I will definitely try it out once I complete RE2 Remake mate.

So I've been gifted a £30 psn card among a few christmas presents I've recieved from friends.

I've already planning to buy Dark Souls Remastered for £13 and Final Fantasy X/X-2 for £12.49

This leaves me with a little over £4 left in the wallet.

I'm a bit of a stickler for leaving money in the account though and suprisngly there is a few noteworthy things I can choose from (Though I'll be stretching the topic thread title a little)

For PS3

Final Fantasy IX is up for £3.99

Symphony Of The Night is up for £2.39

The PS1 Classics of the Spyro trilogy in a bundle is £3.99

-EDIT- Sonic Adventure is also availible for 73p that's piquing my interest and the DX add on is only a pound or so...

and I think some classic sonics are also on the cheap
for 70p or so.

For PS4 (Bit more slim pickings here)

Saints Row IV Re-Elected is £3.99
(I have played the PS3 version)

and if I wanted to go even more/completely off the rails... Onechanbara Z2 chaos is also on offer for £3.99.

Was curious to know if anyone has any particular knowledge on any bugs or the likes on the ports in particular (My earlier in the year (January in fact) purchase of Star Ocean III on PS4 and it's crashing bug springs to mind)

I don't know anything about FF IX either besides it having a more medieval fantasy setting for example so any and all info would be appreciated though. 😁

I really enjoyed Saints Row IV when I played it on PS3. It’s a large open world superpower game. You can get guns and drive cars. But you’ve run faster than cars drive and superpowers are more useful than firearms. I like the sense of humour. You get to design your own character but everyone still treats you like a middle-aged man regardless. It’s very much is own thing and far better than Gat Out of Hell.
@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy

Thanks @Ryall.

I have actually played Saint's Row 4 (and 2 & 3) before (I'll edit that in my original post)

I remember 4 being a little janky though on PS3 from what I remember so was curious if the PS4 Re-Elected version was a bit smoother.

Did you play the dlc's for 4 though on PS3? I only played the base game myself (which I did enjoy).

The fact that it includes everything for only £4 is pretty tempting...

But aside from SR4 all the others I haven't touched before.

To be honest this is a more agonising descision then the main bulk of my purchase which was ridiculously easy to make 😂

Dark Souls Remastered and Final Fantasy X/X-2 are both large games that will take a long time to complete. If there’s nothing you particularly want available for less than £4. I would play the games you’ve already got and let for heavily discounted games reshuffle.

The credit will remain on your PSN account until you’re ready to use it.
@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy

@Ryall Unless you have a subscription, say for Spotify for example, and then whatever money you have in your wallet will be used against that subscription when payment is due. I found that out the hard way when I had tenner left over and left in my wallet. 😕

I'm looking for a fps with a good career/story mode.. not really interested in online play.

Ideally something war based / realistic (not something like DOOM) that will take a while to complete (I looked at COD WW2 but reviews said it takes 5 hours to finish)

Thanks

@Sgude Titanfall 2. Could be a little short for what you’re wanting, it’s probably about 5-6 hours as well but it’s free on PS Plus now if you have that. Might be a little Sci Fi for your tastes though.

@Sgude The Outer Worlds is a FPS single player only game. You can blitz through the story but it took me well over 20 hours to complete it. It is very much in the same veign as Fallout 3/New Vegas/ so has a similar vibe in regards to dialogue and combat. It is science fiction though so doesn't fit the bill in that respect.

@KratosMD The only game I can really think of is The Outer Worlds. You’ve probably either played it already or seen it about but it’s basically Fallout meets Mass Effect. I liked it a fair amount and it leans heavily into Firefly as an inspiration. I just wish they’d release the OG Mass Effect games on PS4 already.