Topic: PS4 recommendation thread

@Th3solution I'm asking myself a similar question about the series. I don't know whether to replay the original and then play Bioshock 2, or to just get stuck straight into Infinite.

As for your quandary, I'd go for (F). Burial at Sea is DLC, so it'll be the shorter experience, which means there's less chance of getting burned out on the series. You don't want to play Bioshock 2 and then put the DLC for one of your favourite ever games on the back burner

EDIT I've just realised @mookysam has pretty much said what I said, but better, and quicker

Bit late but I'd say at least try Bioshock 2 @Th3solution.

Bioshock 2 is much smooooother then Bioshock 1 to play (especially now), the story is smaller in scope and not as grandiose as the first... but I found the stakes were more emotional to compensate.

Admittedly I only watched it but I found Burial At Sea a bit lacklustre myself though I don't like Infinite as much as everyone else on here either (I prefer the first more but I still enjoy Infinite)

Soooo I guess I'd say E/F!

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy A kindred spirit! I borderline hate Infinite, finding the story overblown and the power thingys were pointless. The whole game felt like you were being funnelled down a strict path despite the illusion of this vast city above the clouds, with lots to see.

I've not played BioShock 2 either nor the DLC for Infinite. Preferred infinite over the first game as thought it was an overall better paced game. The final third (after the twist) of the first game really dragged for me.

@Th3solution 6-8hrs would probably do it

Not entirely kindred spirit @nessisonett as I do like Infinite for the most part

I do dislike the Vigors though (they feel a bit dinky compared to the Plasmids) and I really dislike the two weapon slot dealie rather then the weapon wheels of the first two.

I quite like the story of Infinite though for the most part even if it perhaps overindulges a tad. I found the DLC lacklustre though when I saw it.

Thanks all for the advice and input. Even the responses that made me laugh out loud. 😄

I figure I’ll probably do the DLC first (option F) and see how it goes, with BioShock 2 to follow if I catch the BioShock bug again.

I’m just thrilled to have the option now and have all 3 games and DLC provided this month.

@Th3solution I say this having barely played any Bioshock games, but my ongoing run through the Uncharted series has me motivated to actually go back and play the stuff I keep telling myself I'd like to play again or skipped entirely.

@KALofKRYPTON Yeah, I thought about that when you suggested that I just start at the beginning and play them all - how you are doing that with the Uncharted collection, which is even a bigger commitment with the 6 games. It does sound like you’re really enjoying that. And I have considered doing an Uncharted re-play as well. Since it’s been so long for some of those, I bet I would enjoy refreshing some memories and playing with a new perspective. I guess the time investment is what I shirk from, especially when there are so many new games still left to be played for me.
It’s kinda like when you go to a favorite restaurant, do you order the tried-and-true dish that you’ve had before and you know you’ll love, or do you pick out something new on the menu that sounds good for a new experience — I tend to do both at times, depending on my mood. Usually, the way it turns out, if the restaurant is good enough then everything on the menu tastes great anyways! 😃

@Th3solution I've really enjoyed going through Uncharted so far.

None of them are massive in terms of a time commitment for a single story run, which helps.

@Arugula That is what happens when you use the side bar on the homepage to navigate to the forums.

@KratosMD the PS4 version isn’t so great, you need to do a lottt of grinding to open up new courses.

Everybody’s Golf on Vita is my favourite. I am not sure how similar that one is to the PS3 version.

I didn’t like Golf Story much really (the weird jazz music annoyed me lol). I assume you saw Sport Story is coming out?

Going to put this here, although it’s a bit more general...

There was a time when PS+ gave us Vita games and when I was browsing through my download list Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma caught my interest. I know a lot of you passionately love this series so that’s why I come to you for advice.

Doing research it quickly became clear that I need to play The Nonary Games first. One problem: I really really really want to play this on the Vita but the price is way too steep and almost never goes on sale. The PS4 version is currently on sale (EUR 12,99).

Questions: Does this work on a tv-screen? Could it work via remote play? And worst case: Could I play ZTD first?

Thanks in advance y’all!

@JJ-firl Absolutely no no no don’t play ZTD first. I mean, this is coming from someone who loves the first two, played 40 minutes of ZTD and then had a heart attack over the awful twists and never played it again. Don’t put too much stock in what I have to say 😂😂

@JJ-firl It's better to play 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors and Virtue's Last Reward before playing Zero Time Dilemma. ZTD will assume that you already know certain characters and the general story from the previous games, so the game will be more confusing to someone new to the series. ZTD might spoil some of the twists from the other ones.

And besides, 999 is my favourite of the series, but a lot of people view VLR as the best one.

@nessisonett @crimsontadpoles Thanks for the replies, you both confirm the consensus on the matter so the last question is off the table. I guess I’ll get the PS4 version as the current discount price is too good. Gonna try some remote play and see how that works out.

The series is already establishing its core theme: life is unfair. (Yes, I just compared not getting a game on my preferred console with horrible deaths and despair).

@JJ-firl I played the Nonary Games on Vita, and you’re right, it’s a great couple games for a portable. It should still be a wonderful experience on the bigger screen via PS4 though. There are certain aspects that are actually better with the 3DS version because of the two screens showing two perspectives. What the Vita version does (and I’m assuming the PS4 version too) is switch back and forth, which was fine and I didn’t notice any problem with how it functioned, and only found out later after I completed it that the 3DS version was different (and arguably better) in this regard. But as for Vita version vs PS4, it should be pretty much the same. If you have a NIntendo 3DS, you might check and see if it’s cheaper on that though.

@kyleforrester87 That could be a new thread to be setup 'Games I Stopped Playing Cos Music Sucked".

@JohnnyShoulder mate, I’ve quit so many games because the music sucked. Or because there isn’t any music at all. Take Dirt for instance, would it kill them to include an in race soundtrack for those who want it? I don’t care if it isn’t “authentic”. I know I can just play Spotify but that isn’t the point 😂

Likewise, a good soundtrack can elevate a good game to a great one, and a great game to godlike one. Take Nier, Fez and Hyper Light Drifter (I cant stop mentioning this holy trinity recently) - great games that became next level masterpieces as a result having some of the best soundtracks this generation!!

@kyleforrester87 Take it to the new thread!

Have you played Thumper? Its supposed to be insane and the music apparently takes it to another level.