@CaptD Yeah I also remember Contrast being on PS+ in the early days of PS4 but I never got it. It would've been an easy Platinum if the trophies were the same as the achievements.
@Kidfried Death's Door also reminds me a lot of Tunic! But yeah, it's definitely worth getting next time it's on sale. Who knows, maybe it'll get added to PS+ Extra down the line if it leaves Game Pass. Either way, I think you'd enjoy the game a lot. Keep in mind that it's quite challenging but there is an accessibility option that prevents you from dying I think, which in theory could be useful if you're struggling with the bosses. I know a friend who was put off by the steep difficulty because they just wanted a chill game (which is understandable given the looks of Tunic) but don't let that deter you from experiencing this amazing game.
Prodeus. Decent physics, alright gun selection and really overly long. Still, the graphics are cool and the replayability surrounding collectibles is great. One of the better neo boomer shooters.
Just finished The Ascent on Series X. Fantastic game! I basically played through the majority of it during the weekend and did the final mission today. Took me 13 hours to beat the game. It was so much fun, the gameplay loop is really good and I've missed playing a twin-stick shooter. This game really takes me back to the Xbox Live Arcade days.
Red Dead Redemption 2. - Story mode
Right so I have for the last month been playing and now finally beaten Red Dead Redemption 2.
I feel very glad and well a little bit proud. It has been a very interesting experience to say the least. Now this is a game I have wanted to play for quite some time but have hesitated for a while. I think mainly because of the rumored length of the game. I was basically afraid that it would take me many months to complete the game so I was quite surprised and glad that it only took me like a month or so to complete the story plus and some side activities (I like can still not really believe it hehe). I think it must have something to do with once I started the game it feelt natural and fun to just continue playing.
Needless to say I had a very good time with the game. It have been very interesting experience because I feel like playing the game has been a kind of journey with some ups and downs during the duration of my time with the game.
While I dont think it will happen this year I must state that it would be cool to play and complete the first game in the series at some point as well.
If anyone have any question about the game Iam happy to do by best and answer them. I might also post a more proper review in the review thread if someone would be interested to read it although Iam not sure it is needed.
I just finished Immortals: Fenyx Rising. I got most of the trophies and thought about going for the platinum but I find the puzzles in the vaults a little too frustrating. I still enjoyed the game quite a bit. I’ll probably skip the DLC. My favorite part of the game was just exploring, looking for ambrosia etc.
Moving on to Fallout 4 next. I’ve never played a Fallout game before and know absolutely nothing about it lol
@oliverp Good job completing RDR2. It’s quite a long one, especially if you wander around doing side content. In my opinion it has one of the best mainline stories on the last generation, with some superb voice acting. It’s a game that has grown better in my memory as time passes. I think I enjoyed the first game even more though. It’s not as well-crafted as RDR2 but it’s story was even more epic to me, believe it or not. It’s unfortunate that on PlayStation it’s difficult to get access to it without having a PS3.
What’s your next game to play? After finishing a monumental game like RDR2, it’s always hard to follow it up without feeling empty.
@Kyushutrail Glad to see you enjoyed Immortals. I fell off of it after a dozen or so hours, but I enjoyed it while I played. Have you played any of the Assassin’s Creed games? Obviously they have a different tone and art style but the common Ubisoft DNA might feel familiar if you’re wanting more.
I also have somehow never played a Fallout game before. I’ve been curious but haven’t taken the plunge on any yet. In my mind they seem like post-apocalyptic Skyrim games, but that’s probably oversimplifying. It’s a beloved series, so hopefully it lands for you!
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@Th3solution Thank you! I haven’t played any AC games yet, but I have Black Flag, Origins, and Odyssey in my backlog (thanks ps plus). They definitely look like something I’d enjoy
@Kyushutrail If I’m interpreting your history correctly you’ve just recently come back into gaming, so there’s definitely a treasure trove of open world RPGs to catch up on. AC Origins is really good. I didn’t quite get along with Black Flag, but popular opinion is that it’s actually one of the best of the series, so your preference may vary. I still need to play Odyssey too.
Some highlights of the open world genre with large explorable maps for me are: Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits, among others but I’m just thinking about what’s available on PS+ that you could very easily jump into. I think they’ve already pulled Spider-Man and personally I’d play it prior to Miles Morales, but I guess it could be done backwards. Of course if you deviate from PS+ then there’s even many more options (not the least of which is the aforementioned RDR2). Did you play a lot of video games in the retro era? I think you mentioned it’s been 20 yrs?
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@Th3solution Thank you so much. Yeah just got back into it earlier this year, but I’ve already played a lot these last few months haha
I finished Zero Dawn and Ghost of Tsushima and absolutely loved them. GoT is probably my favorite game. I want to try Death Stranding but it’s a little intimidating to me for some reason. I did try Spider-Man but I couldn’t get into it. I think the gameplay might have been a little too fast and also I just have no interest in superhero movies.
I actually bought RDR2 so it’s in my backlog. I couldn’t resist it because it was on sale. (I also bought The Witcher 3 on sale). Besides open world games I really enjoyed Undertale, Until Dawn, and What Remains of Edith Finch.
There are so many options so I appreciate your recommendations! Until now I’ve just been putting a list of games in a randomizer and playing the game that comes out on the top lol (this is how I chose Fallout 4 to play)
@Kyushutrail Haha! I love the randomized idea. I usually have a rough roadmap where I strategically attack the backlog, but every now and then I just go with the gut and choose something on a whim.
If you’re in the mood for something a little like Until Dawn, you might like the Quantic Dream games, the best of which is Detroit Become Human. Heavy Rain is also good from them. So keep those in mind for when you might have an inkling for a choice-and-consequence story driven game, if you’ve not played them yet. I really want to try Supermassive’s other games since I liked Until Dawn, but most people say the Dark Pictures Anthology games and The Quarry were a bit of a step down. And What Remains of Edith Finch is fantastic imo and there’s just not really much else quite like it.
I’ll be very curious to see how you get along with Fallout 4. Over another thread there was some discussion about The Outer Worlds which is of that same Bethesda style and it was one that I ended up never really completing. But I loved Skyrim, so who knows.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@Th3solution Thanks again!
I started Fallout 4 and it’s a lot more involved than I thought it would be lol
I have a feeling I’m going to be really bad at this game. I think I’m going to have to read a guide because I have no idea what I’m doing.
I’ll try and keep at it for a few weeks and see if I can get the hang of it
@Kyushutrail Yep, as @kidfried says, take it slow. There really isn’t a wrong way to play and consulting guides about builds is recommended. Save often and walk away from anything that is too much early on as it’ll just demoralise you. I think the minutemen are one of the first quest lines you come across and isn’t a bad way to acclimatise, Preston Garvey will give you endless (ad nauseum) quests to build the network and are a great way to level up and become familiar with the various mechanics. A word of warning, there is a deathclaw close to the museum where this quest begins.
@Kidfried The take on Fort Condor in INTERmission was quite clever but pretty difficult.
Overall I quite liked the DLC but I really struggled with it as I came into it having just breezes through a replay of the main game on PS5 with all of my top level materia so it was quite a challenge not being to rely on that!
The change in combat was pretty neat with the combo attacks and the little bit of footage for the next instalment of the game seems to suggest that’ll be more of a thing too.
@oliverp It’s great to hear you enjoyed your time with RDR2. I absolutely loved the game but it took me a long time to finish as it’s one where you can spend an entire gaming session just messing around in the open world without progressing the main story or side missions.
@AgentCooper@kidfried
Many thanks! Taking your advice about taking it slow. I think I’ll be right. Sorry for turning this topic into a fallout topic haha
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sonic CD is a good one. Honestly always thought it was after Sonic 2 but apparently not, Origins places it after the first one. It really uses the speed much better than the first game while having explorable environments due to the past/future mechanics. It’s a shame that the soundtracks are a bit mixed though, I much prefer Sonic Boom as a theme but the JP soundtrack has the better zone themes so I kinda regretted picking the US soundtrack. Especially when that bloody creepy boss theme was playing.
@nessisonett I found the past/future mechanic really frustrating.
For me, Sonic is all about the speed and designing levels around that. I would always have said 3 was my favourite game but playing Origins made me enjoy 2 the most for that reason. CD is almost the antithesis to it.
@Thrillho The first game had much more irritating areas which slowed the pace. Labyrinth and Marble Zone especially had too many areas where you have to stop and wait. Palmtree Panic and Stardust Speedway on the other hand have some of the fastest gameplay in Classic Sonic imo, really enjoy the more breakneck levels as opposed to the pure platforming which never feels quite right with the slightly slippery controls. 2’s my favourite overall though, so many great levels in that game.
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