@Th3solution The jetski bit in Uncharted just made me miss Wave Race. The GameCube Wave Race has better water physics than pretty much any game I’ve played since.
With the upcoming Ratchet & Clank game looking pretty impressive I thought I should try one out seeing as I have never played one. So last night I started the PS4 one that was free with Plus. A couple of hours in and I'm really enjoying it. It's already a visually pleasing game and way more cinematic than I was expecting. If it carries this standard to the end it looks like I'll be getting Rift Apart.
@RogerRoger Oh, for sure. Although I doubt I’ll become the type of gamer that replays his favorite games regularly, I am seeing some of the value in a replay. There is a unique nostalgia coupled with active enjoyment that doing this brings. Many parts of the game I have the thought “Oh yeah, I remember this part” and my mind is flooded with enjoyable memories of having played this game years ago with a friend. But then surprisingly I have sections where it feels like I’m seeing this all for the first time and experiencing something new (like the aforementioned jetski section). I think it helps that it’s a remaster too, because there are legitimately new things that weren’t there the first time, like smooth frame rate, upgraded graphics, etc. For example, I am mistaken or does Elena look different, like... better? I seem to recall she got a face makeover for UC3 or UC4 to look less awkwardly designed and I feel like this is the new Elena. She’s adorable, nonetheless.
And yes, one of the great aspects of the game is very forgiving checkpoints and respawns. Very playable and although a couple of firefights have been frustrating and mildly unfair on Hard difficulty, never did I feel a rage quit coming on. The most I’ve had to respawn I think is like 6 or 7 times and it’s so quick that you’re back in the action that it doesn’t feel so aggravating. You can pretty well memorize the enemy placement with ease and formulate a plan when you respawn. I think maybe I could have done Crushing, as I’m surprised how Hard hasn’t felt very bad. But I don’t know. Maybe I’ll get ambitious for UC2, but I doubt it
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@BearsEatBeets Glad you like it! Yes, I think most people will really enjoy R&C if they give it a chance. I also had misplaced low expectations before I actually played it.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
Still GOW3 and enjoying it. Previous 2 games were Journey and UC3, both great. Next 2 games on the plan are Witcher 3 and then Until Dawn. I'm guessing my backlog is going to keep me going into summer at least
@Kidfried Yay! Cheers for the victory!
Impressive that you did it without a Resurrection Stone too. Yeah the high cooldown ratings help to keep your more powerful Runic attacks ready to pummel her with. Congrats on the well earned platinum!
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@Th3solution@TraCuz- Still playing Uncharted 4, onto Chapter 10 now and the vehicular gameplay is a nice change of pace. I just attached the winch to the 4x4 for the first time, surveying the ruins in some far-off country somewhere, I forget, anyway I am in Chapter 10 ,The Twelve Towers now, looking forward to some exhilarating UC4 gameplay! I quite enjoy the witty exchanges between Sully, Nathan and Sam in the car "Why did we rent a 4x4 with a winch?" (Translation to player: "You're gonna be using a winch soon!") Nice exposition. 😉
@BearsEatBeets Recently just completed it myself, similar thoughts to you, the new one had got me thinking I should try an old one so gave the ps plus one a try and I was pleasantly surprised, good game play, Good cinematics and good length to make it a fun and enjoyable game. I'm looking forward to the new one alot now
@TheBrandedSwordsman Well they hold up pretty well. It's 2016 I believe but on the ps5 the cinematics looked really really good. Very similar style to the Crash Bandicoot reboots but a bit more in depth. Obviously Uncharted goes for a more realistic style as opposed to the cartoonish style.
A little cinematic at the end of a boss fight or when landing on a new planet goes along way to making you feel more involved in the story sometimes. Although not that the story is gripping or anything the games just over all fun.
@Th3solution@Arugula@MaulTsir Yeah I'm a few more planets in now and I'm truly hooked. I didn't realise it was going to be soo sci-fi and I love me some planet hopping. The Space Ranger planet with all the flying cars looks so good and also Hoverboard racing! I think a Rift Apart pre-order is imminent.
@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy I'll post some proper thoughts at some point but there's certainly a lot to do in the game! There's about 60 substories but each character also has a separate lengthy "side mission" too.
I'll get round to Y6 at some point but I don't want Kiryu's adventures to end
@BearsEatBeets I picked up Ratchet and Clank to try at some point so good to see that everyone likes it!
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I finished Iconoclasts today. You were right about that boss battle, really does have an amazing energy to it, quite an experience.
I have to thank you for your write up on it which you wrote a while back. I'm not sure I'd have played it had you not shown so much passion for the narrative. I'm very glad I got to play it.
I found an interview with the creator, it might be if interest. Must admit I'm amazed the whole game was developed by a single person.
Hurrah! Something I wrote was actually worthwhile!
Thanks @LieutenantFatman and I'm very glad you ended up enjoying Iconoclasts.
I assume you realised I was talking about the final battle against Agent Black where she becomes that Ivory Beast... I get chills just thinking about it. I love her as a villain so much
I am quite fond of the final battle too though against the space bird trucker and quite like the whole face yourself metaphor that goes there in that "mirror" battle. The fact that Star worm turns out to be some bird guy in a worm shaped ship who just wants to refuel is still such a wild, and rather humorous, twist to me.
If you weren't aware there's actually two secret bosses you can find hidden in the game who are apparently quite the challenge! I really need to replay it again at some point and give those a shot.
And thanks for the link... I'll be sure to give it a proper read later on
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"You don't have to save the world to find meaning in life. Sometimes all you need is something simple, like someone to take care of"
@Th3solution@TraCuz- I just completed Chapter 10 of Uncharted 4 and am on to Chapter 11 now those armored thugs were more of a challenge than the majority of enemies I have faced up until this point, obviously with the exception of Nadine Ross - who you are meant to lose against anyway, and I thought the drama, Tra, of hanging off the cliff in the 4x4 and having to drive up it was up there with the most dramatic of video game moments, halfway to the treasure!
"(Music is) a purposeless play. This play, however, is an affirmation of life" (paraphrased) - John Cage
60 substories for each character @Thrillho?! Gordon Bennett! That's... So many sidequests it's untrue. Definitely don't expect me to do all of those whenever I get round to Yakuza 5 😅
I look forward to reading your eventual thoughts whenever you get round to it!
And that's very true... It didn't even cross my mind of it being the last game you'll play with Kiryu as the lead. He pops up In Yakuza 7 though doesn't he as I think I recall PushSquare doing an article on it? ... You could always play that zombie spinoff of 4 if ya need some more Kiryu goodness! 😄
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"You don't have to save the world to find meaning in life. Sometimes all you need is something simple, like someone to take care of"
Yes, Agent Black made quite the terrifying villain. She did remind me a bit of RE3 Nemesis near the end, hunting you down relentlessly with her rocket launcher. Except of course it's much more personal for her. And then of course the transformation.
I did check the remaining trophies at the end, will definitely consider going back to check out the hidden extras.
@TheBrandedSwordsman Yeah man Naughty Dog went all out on the cinematic action for that part, and unfortunately it only gets worse with the heavy enemies😂
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