Topic: Hot Takes Thread (Gaming and Non-gaming)

@Malaise IMO this is why something like Playstation All-Stars was doomed from the beginning. Sony's output has its place, but they are NOT in the business of creating iconic characters, generally. The closet they've come is with Nathan Drake.

@Ralizah I had a reply ready here but my device sadly shut-off so I’ll do my best to remember what I was gonna write. Also hence why this is a bit late so here goes;

I’m personally on two minds here.
On one hand; I gotta agree Sony isn’t as good as it thinks at creating iconic marketable characters. There’s nowhere near as much focus and identity as there was back in the ps1 days. But even then, those old guards came with their own set of issues. Like the fact they were kind of on a time limit, and it didn’t feel like you could make an entire franchise out of them past the third game.

On the other hand; Those same old guards are still extremely iconic in my opinion and well worth a cross over. to this day I will still never get over that the song and stage remix between ratchet and clank with god of war. That was one of the most validating things I seen in my entire life as a gamer.

Edit: As a general note, Sony might need to create more “simplified” icons that aren’t drench in MAH TRAUMA

@Malaise oh sorry. Didn’t see your comment there. I edited my previous comment, the edit includes a small reply something both you and Ralizah have said.

I can see what you mean. It’s quite refreshing to see, shall we say, less worshippy perspective on these guys (and gals)?
It’s actually really interesting seeing a certain indifference to the entire kratos character, as opposed to regurgitating the same song and dance about how he magically became likable out of nowhere, when to be he was always likable. There’s this small gameplay section in one of the ps2 games where kratos protect his dying family, and you have to restore their health by constantly hugging them. And there’s a really cute scene in Ascension where he kisses his daughter on the forehead right before she sleeps. Touches my heart strings every time.

Once again, I’m glad we have more varied opinions on these guys. They’re not as invincible to criticism as Sony thinks they are.