The only issue with writing about games is that one tends to construct their life around release dates, press conferences, and PlayStation Plus updates. If you asked us whether September was approaching, we’d only be able to accurately answer because of today’s Instant Game Collection information. Of course, you haven’t opened this article to hear about our first-world problems, but instead to learn a little more about this month’s set of PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita freebies, right? We’d best get started, then.
PlayStation 4
Velocity 2X – Cross-buy with Vita
An effortlessly cool arcade shoot-‘em-up that waltzed away with one of our Game of the Show awards at the Eurogamer Expo last year, FuturLab’s hotly anticipated intergalactic escapade Velocity 2X fuses the vertical shooting of the award-winning Velocity Ultra with frantic side-scrolling action. It’s not a retail release, but based upon our limited hands-on time with the title, it’s definitely worth downloading.
We’d love to be a fly on the wall when some less aware subscribers boot up minigame compilation Sportsfriends next month. A curious Kickstarter funded local multiplayer package, Die Gute Fabrik’s bonkers indie selection box includes the incredibly popular Johann Sebastian Joust, which, er, is played largely without the use of a television screen. Ahem.
PlayStation 3
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale – Cross-buy with Vita
The source of more heated arguments than the console war itself, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale didn’t go down especially well when it was announced a couple of years ago. The final product was Crash Bandicoot and a couple of coats of polish short of overcoming the scepticism, but still served up an enjoyable experience in our eyes. Plus, it’s got Sir Daniel Fortesque in it.
An action strategy title from the brilliantly named Big Sandwich Games, Hoard was one of those early PlayStation Network pub fund titles that ultimately paved the way for Sony's wider indie push. A strange choice considering its age, this title was popular when it released way back in 2010 – largely because it allows you to play as a dragon. How could you hate that?
PlayStation Vita
Eager to see where No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games got its big break? This cutesy Trials Fusion meets Super Mario motorcycle platformer represents the Guildford-based outfit’s inaugural outing, and sees you navigating increasingly hazardous environments as Evil Knievel’s cartoon cousin. The bitesized gameplay makes it a perfect fit for Sony’s portable platform.
A spiritual successor to the Atari Jaguar’s only good game – sorry, Zoop – TxK is Tempest 2000 in a different wrapper, and sees you blasting geometrical shapes in line graphic arenas. It may not be much to look at, but this title’s tight gameplay and thumping soundtrack make it the perfect complement to a strong cup of coffee. In fact, you’ll need plenty of performance enhancers to unlock its last Trophy.
Which free games are you most looking forward to downloading in September 2014? What would you like to see added to the Instant Game Collection in October? Try to be nice in the comments section below.
Which PS Plus title are you most looking forward to in September? (89 votes)
- Velocity 2X
- Sportsfriends
- PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
- Hoard
- Joe Danger
- TxK
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Again your survey should have had a 'nothing interests me' option if you wanted it to be genuine
@voodoo341 here here
Not being negative but nothing does interest me that much at all.
@voodoo341 No, the question is what are you most looking forward to. I'm sure everyone can see something in the list that they'd at least like to try.
Velocity 2x looks awesome, I can't wait to give that one a try.
TxK but I already own, Velocity except I literally bought Velocity Ultra for the Vita last week, I might enjoy Battle Royale but I'm not particularly looking forward to it. I would be looking forward to Hoard but I don't have a PS3 anymore. Meh.
@get2sammyb I'm not looking forward to any of them. I'm not sure why that's so hard to understand. Sportsfriends is a flash game and I know nothing about Velocity Ultra. Zero interest!
@voodoo341 Fair enough - don't vote, then! There's an article above this with links and a little bit of information about what Velocity 2X is - perhaps try reading it, and then come back?
Still don't like anything, fine - but at least take a moment to educate yourself about what you're actually complaining about in the first place. Then perhaps we can actually have a conversation about it.
Well personally I think VITA comes out best again this week
Like I said in the other article, I'm glad PS Battle Royale is free next month so there can be more players online.
Joe Danger looks interesting.
@get2sammyb I didn't vote! That's why I said your survey wasn't genuine. I think you'll find I'm as well educated as anyone on this site as well.
@get2sammyb you got a plus 1 on my book.
@SimonAdebisi @voodoo341 Just click 'Show Results' and there ya go.
If velocity is cross buy then vita has quite an awesome month. Jeff Minter is a bit of a legend, Joe Danger (while not my favourite game) is a decent addition and psasbr is a decent title itself. The only one I'm confused about is hoard. That just screams filler. Still, I've got counterspy, infamous first light and metro to keep me going and come on, it's not as bad as road not taken, surely?
Woo!
I will say that Velocity 2X is the best game here (trust me I know 😜). Everything else is really meh mainly due to having them already. TxK is a good for those who don't have it and I will enjoy Joe Danger as I loved it in my PS3.
I must admit this is the worst month to date but remember people this is September - the month of Destiny and Fifa!! 😃
For the record, I'd like to stress that I also don't think this is a particularly great month - though I absolutely would have bought Velocity 2X anyway, so I'll happily take a complimentary copy. I also think Sportsfriends — as interesting as the game appears to be — is a very poor choice considering the feedback that Sony's been getting of late.
Sportsfriends will be nice to play in my college dorm.
Sony know Destiny is out in September and you need PS+ to play it. They put zero effort into the PS4 content because of that. I absolute have to laugh at the 'you know nothing about games!' attitude if you don't like an indie game. Total snobbery.
@voodoo341 It's not snobbery - you said you didn't "know anything" about one of the games being offered, despite writing it off. If you knew about it, then what you should have instead said was, "I don't think Velocity is my cup of tea" or something to that effect. Many other posters have managed to do that!
I do think that after drive club in October Sony might offer something like Killzone/knack/Second Son so as to crush XB1 during the holidays, it makes sense, let's wait and see.
I thought this months PS+ pickings were bad, but next months are just horrible. Not a single game on any of the three platforms is even remotely interesting to me, and I love Indie and AAA alike. It will definitely be a disappointing month for my IGC. If the month after next is just as bad, I may just cancel for awhile. I dont play online games that require PS+, I have it just for the IGC and it seems to be losing its value to me.
It's a very poor month for me....I don't mind the indie games on the PS4... I think it's still too early to be hoping for a free AAA title yet, but I expect something weightier in the PS3 offerings. I'm not against the games given but none of them really excite me....I'm open to giving them a shot tho. It's very very rare that a month underwhelms me so I'll shrug off the few that do....I have a back catalogue to get thru anyway.
@get2sammyb I'll make it clear for you next time then. You'll find I'm just as well educated about games as you are and know what I like.
Well ive only got the ps4 so this is just a pile ov crap to me, at least thers nothing to distract me from destiny not that there would have been with the record of games that have came out on ps+ recently anyway.
Gah. Another weak month for PS4. I will give velocity a bash by all means, just would be nice to see an A* title on the PS giveaway. I get supporting indies blah blah blah, but c'mon... It's been a year almost!!
Nothing at all for me this month.. first time in a while so I'm not complaining.
I think free ps+ games on the ps4 is going to end up 80% indie and 20% aaa in the future, which hey free games are fine in my book to cover up the £40 charge we have to pay to game online with our friends now.
I'll give Velocity 2X a try as it looks quite interesting. Of course, I'll DL the rest but I highly doubt I'll give them much thought. No matter, as I'll be playing Metro Redux for much of next month.
@get2sammyb In his defence, even if he is going about it like a tool, nearly every time someone says something negative about a game in plus they get a load of crap and insults.
Then you get folk like that jester Tasuki coming in here and telling people who use any form of bad language to stop but it's cool for folk to bad mouth anyone who slags off the plus service.
Not a justification for that voodoo chap, just an observation.
@InsaneMikeB there still aren't very many AAA games for the PS4 yet tho so I think it will still be a while before one is given away on plus. I think Knack or Killzone are the most likely but still not yet.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya I couldn't agree more on all counts. I love PS+, I don't play online but I have had PS+ since the service first launched. I have every right to complain if its not to my liking since I am not getting it as an "added bonus" to "multiplayer PS+", it is the sole reason I subscribe. I like AAA games, and I like Indie games, that doesn't mean I have to like whats coming out of PS+ the last few months.
@voodoo341 I can't attest as to whether you're as well educated as others on this site, despite such a baseless claim, but you're certainly amongst the rudest I've come across here
@Lotan Strange view on being rude. I wasn't the person who told a complete stranger to go and get educated.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya Well, obviously bad language is against the rules here, but yeah, I'll take that feedback on board. We can always do better at encouraging positive discourse - and I absolutely include myself in that.
Velocity and hoard look okay but I was expecting them to start putting bigger games on by now. Hopefully after Xmas when the ps4 has had a lot of new releases they will start doing it then
@thedevilsjester I've always had PS+ as I thought it was always good value for money. It being required for online multiplayer doesn't fuss me as I don't tend to play with others. I won't ever get all ranting and agitated because the selection of games given....even if I'm not satisfied others will be, every month can't be a winner for me and I consider most to be decent. You, me or anyone has the right to express an opinion on how we feel about the games given and if we like them or not without being treat poorly for doing so. If I don't like something I also give a reason why that is and everyone is allowed an opinion without being shot shot down by over zealous fan boys.
@get2sammyb I get that. I'm not calling it a bad thing, it's nice to see a board that cracks down on bad language, it's unnecessary, and I am just as guilty of doing it as some others.
Having a difference of opinion is great, but from my own experience it can seem its a one sided view here regarding plus.
Not a personal thing and it won't stop me coming here, you guys post a lot of great stuff.
@Munkyknuts it seems however if you don't like the games you are automatically "self entitled" and expecting triple a releases.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya I love indie games and think expecting more than that on PS4 yet is premature, but yeah, even If you give a valid reason for disliking something it can seem like you're being shot down for no more reason than daring to be negative. If I express a reasoned opinion on something it's my view and opinion I'm allowed to have as long as I'm not being crude or antagonistic to others just to pick fights.
PS+ has been going way down hill the last little bit...
It's funny how people criticise Sony for the IGC yet forget that it's up to publishers to allow their games on the service. People should be thanking indie devs for allowing their stuff on, after all how many publishers do the Cross Buy scheme? Do EA do it with Fifa across playstation platforms or Ubisoft with Child of Light on Vita? Do they hell. The mad thing is if Child of Light was on Plus, some would class as AAA just because it's got Ubisoft's logo splashed all over. Sorry for ranting but I am sick of people moaning that "there's too many indies" or the classic "I didn't spend $350 on a console just to play something that could have on NES". People need to get real AAA is going to get fewer & fewer for numerous reasons & any next gen machine can't build up an ecosystem without a good slew of indie titles.
Vita is looking forward to a pretty good month and no one should be writing off Velocity 2X (everyone who has played it says this game is awesome and the first one is... awesome). I wouldn't call this month a standout, especially after last month's content heavy offerings (you can play around in Dragon's Crown for dozens of hours alone). I'm still interested in two or three games and I don't even own a PS3.
Just for Velocity 2x has me think its a great month.. a few of the other games really look cool so all in all sounds great IMO considering i havent got any of them (better than if there was a AAA game that I already own) .
Also I think many are quick to claim the Vita is dead or not supported but when you get all these games on PS+ they still not happy..
anyway
Of course PSASBR is on PS+ this month Ive been waiting for it for about 2 years and finally bought it about 2 months ago when it was on sale on $5. Well at least I get to keep it after my PS+ expires. And my kids and their friends have been playing it alot. But I always knew it was coming.
My guess is PS+ sucks Aug, Sept and Oct then gets good in Nov when the membership is up for everybody who bought the sale BF. There were a LOT of us, I think wr crashed the servers (EU PS4 sales not withstanding)
Can't believe I see a lot of "this is the worst month". It's not bad guys. Now last month update definitely sucked.
Man, this is a pretty great lineup in my eyes. Hoard and Sportsfriends are the only games that I'll likely pass on.
Hmmmm - I always wanted to play PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Lets get it on!
Velocity looks like it could be interesting, definitely interested in it. I think Sportsfriends is a good Plus game if have some friends over. I'm not a fan of the PS3 lineup, already own PS All-Stars, and I don't remember liking the hoard demo that much. Vita's line-up is mediocre, not really bad, just mediocre. Already have Joe Danger 2 from Plus, haven't even tried it, and TxK has some potential, but I'm not that interested.
@get2sammyb
It's a valid point because 'none of them' is a valid answer to that very question. I'm disinterested in them all by equal amounts.
You're doing great, Sammy!
I voted for Velocity 2X. I was gonna buy originally. This month is better than most though. PlayStation All Stars is good but I already own then as I bought it when it launched.
Septembers PS+ is much better compared to this month. FEZ and that other game I thought would be cool turned out to be a snoozer. Velocity 2x beats both of those from what I've seen gameplay wise. For people not satisfied with the choices, tough nuggets, it will be awhile before bigger games get on PS+, time to use that noggin and think about it. o.O
@get2sammyb I totally agree with what your saying, I have watched some YouTube of both the ps4 freebies and read up on them and can say that they don't interest me so sad to say no vote here, I hope Sony are not now struggling to find games "for free" I can't argue just yet though as I have downloaded most of the "freebies" and been happy, with "Outlast" being one of the best! I even paid for the DLC lol so roll on the rumours for Octobers Games lmao
@Midzark Sadly Outlast was before I had a PS4 so I didn't get the opportunity to get it.
This month is a bit weaker then most, but PS All Stars is a fantastic addition (though I already own it and all the DLC).
The list would have been awesome for me had I not already owned PSASBR. But velocity 2x is good enough for me to consider it a good month.
Don't people have backlogs? I don't get all the complaining.
@Munkyknuts yeah, the problem is, even though I have a good backlog of PS+ games, I dont ever play them because I have better games that I bought. I keep my subscription because there have always been good games and I don't want to miss out on adding them in case I want to play later. But if months go by with nothing I care about, why stay subscribed?
I hope Sony isn't banking on needing a PS+ for some online games as a reason for subscribing and start lowering the quality of its IGC offerings.
Forgot to say. I have hoard and I think it's an awesome game. For anyone who hasn't tried the demo and has ps+, download the game and give it a try. You might change your mind.
@Azikira sadly I was one of the "jumpers" I come over from Xbox 360 so I don't own a ps3 , yes outlast was a blast!! But if it wasn't for the "freebies" I wouldn't of brought it and enjoyed it!! That's why I don't like moaning about this, it's a Bonus we get free games!! I'm a big fan of Indie! I've downloaded nearly every game since they started it as I had the ps4 from day one, this is why I find it so strange people do go into one so badly..... Don't know what the game is just download it and try it! If you don't like it... delete it lol hasn't cost you anything!!!
Sorry but septembers games are awful
@rjejr D'oh!
I'm a gamer, so I'll give anything a try that Sony put on PS+ - even if it's something that wouldn't usually interest me. I voted for TxK (even tho Im not able to play it at the moment) other than that it'd be Playstation All Stars..
I'll get All Stars my only complain is that Kat is DLC so I have to pay extra to play as her
I really liked Hoard. Nice to see that game getting some pub.
I'll be downloading velocity 2x for sure.
Tempest on Vita! Now this kind of retro I like
Great month, but I'm disappointed to see that Joe Danger & Velocity 2X are on here since they were already going to be day 1 buys. I've already purchased TXK & All-Stars. Interesting to see All-Stars added the same month that Smash Bros. 3DS comes out in Japan.I don't know a thing about Hoard, so I'll claim it and try it out eventually.
@CrissCross87
You are dissapointed that you are getting for free some games you intended to buy?
@voodoo341 Take a happy pill mate and lighten up!
Lost sale for the developer. Since Velocity(Mini) & Velocity Ultra (Vita) were both Plus games, I didn't expect to see 2X be free on Day 1 especially with all the hype it's getting from the press. Although if I may be critical for a moment, Plus already does have a number of side scrolling shooters already on the Vita. I would like Sony to offer underrated PSP games on the service just to offer more variety and leave the indies and few big pushlisher games to discounts. Since PS4 is not backwards compatible they could offer free PS Now game time.
@adf86 Explain this "less AAA games for number of reasons" thing to me? Gaming has been growing steadily for the last decade or so. More money involved means more opportunities for all games right? GTA5 is a good example, with a production cost as big as some action movies, but because of the expected sales they could pull it off.
I have been wanting to try Johann Sebastian Joust for ages, so this update is really interesting for me. BUT I assume you need the PS4 eye, which I don't have, so that may make me take the plunge.
Interested to try Velocity 2X, but generally dont appreciate retro games (missed the nostalgia gene) so low expectations, even if it is a good game for its genre.
Hoard looks interesting, but haven't fired up the PS3 other than to download free games I don't play and record on PlayTV for about 6 months, so not sure I will get around to trying it.
Joe Danger may be fun for the kids on Vita.
@Ginkgo I'm about 70% certain you don't need the PlayStation Eye for Joust, and you can play it with a couple of Dualshock controllers so no need for Move.
@CrissCross87 FuturLab are selling shirts, posters and the soundtrack if you're looking for a way to throw them a few quid.
@adf86 What has the lack of AAA titles got to do with not liking the games offered?
This is exactly my point.
If you don't like the games that doesn't automatically mean you want triple a titles at all.
I don't like the games offered at all.
Not because they're indie, not because I "only want triple a", but because they just don't bloody interest me.
When are folk going to get it into their thick skulls that it is in fact ok NOT to like something!
I would like to see a good RPG or Action Adventure that is story driven.
But I guess that means I only want triple a huh.
Get a grip.
I was hoping to get Minecraft as a Free Playstation Plus member But no, sony don't want to beat Microsoft
@MatGrowcott Oh that's good news. I have 4 Move controllers, so that is not an issue. I haven't tried to connect them to the PS4 though. Sounds like a fun experiment in any case.
This is my first month where I don't really mind what is free on ps+. That's cos I'll be on my new white ps4 with Destiny.
@crazykcarter I know nothing about the game because I have zero interest in. I'm unsure why the great gaming elite fail to understand that. I know all I want to know about the game. Just because some one maybe got to play an old demo or watch a few YouTube videos doesn't make them an expert on the game either or give them the right to criticise anyone who has no interest in the game.
I think I can understand the complaints seeing as there's only one retail title on offer this month. Usually for PS3 and Vita one would be a downloadable version of a boxed title and the other a PSN title. Obviously that's not an option for PS4 and I guess maybe the pool for Vita has shrunk to the point that maybe it'snot possible anymore. But PSABR has come up time and time again on people's wish lists on the EU forum at least, so some people will be happy with it at least.
But not me. The best part aboput that game for me was going to the launch party two years ago. Open bar, cupcakes, and at one point I was wearing a Sly Cooper costume. Nice. The game itself was never going to live up to that.
This month's selection is poor for me personally just will be adding them to the filler list
@voodoo341 "I know nothing about the game because I have zero interest in. I'm unsure why the great gaming elite fail to understand that."
To be fair, mate, you're kind of missing the contradiction in your first sentence there. If you know nothing about it, how can you have zero interest in it? How can you justify not knowing about it by saying you have zero interest? These questions don't sit together well.
So maybe it's an issue of wording rather than people criticizing you? They're saying don't dismiss things based on a preconceived notion, to check it out (you're getting it free anyway) and to withhold judgement until you have a better experience of the title? If you don't like it after that, at least you're doing so after having some small experience of it.
@MatGrowcott there is no contradiction. I've been gaming for more years than I care to remember and know exactly what type of games I like. Velocity 2x has zero appeal to me in the slightest. The game isn't free either. I've paid for it through my PS+ sub. It's just yet another game that has zero appeal to me on a service that's in decline. How about getting Sony to give a refund to people unhappy with PS+?
@voodoo341 So what kind of game is Velocity 2X? What do you think the bulk of the gameplay is?
@MatGrowcott I'm going to agree with you on the fact that you should do a bit of research before commenting on a particular item.
But as I have said above, the second he said nothing interests him, all these tools started up with their crap and jumped all over him.
Research or no, no one has any right to decide whether a person should or should not try a game.
Every single time someone says a negative comment, the whole bloody forum starts calling them an idiot etc.
Really, Sony...?
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya I'm not going to defend anyone that tries to tell others what they should play, watch or read. Insulting people for their opinion isn't on. If it's not an informed opinion though, it's worthless, and people should definitely call you out on it. No insults, but definitely urging them to learn more, which I think is a lot of what has been happening in this thread.
@MatGrowcott Interestingly no one ever calls out a "positive" uninformed opinion.
You should do research, I agree.
But I could tell just from looking at the screens on here I am not going to like velocity.
No info, nothing.
But I can guarantee most folk would criticise and start with the bulls**t.
I think this is the reason that dude is so pissed.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya Why would anybody call out a positive uninformed opinion? "That looks interesting" is the gateway to downloading and learning more. "WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP, SONY SHOULD LEARN TO AIM THE SERVICE AT ME OR GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK" is slightly more likely to get a reply.
And even though you've seen the screens and don't think you'd be happy, I've played it for 20+ hours and I can definitely recommend you download it and give it an hour of your time. You can ignore that recommendation on those screens you've seen, or you can try it out and maybe be surprised. It's the uninformed negativity and wilful ignorance that's going to get a response, not the idea of you not enjoying a game.
@MatGrowcott It is hands down not a game I will enjoy.
I have looked into it and it is NOT getting downloaded.
I would like a story driven action adventure, or RPG.
Yet to see one on there.
Every indie has been more or less the same style or genre.
That to me is not representing the ps plus user base as a whole.
I think it is still to early to be expecting AAA games on the PS4. I actually dont think this month is to bad. I never got around to playing playstation allstars so that should be fun on my vita and Velocity 2x looks good to me. this is about what i'm expecting right now for the free games. I'm happy.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya "Every indie has been more or less the same style or genre."
I disagree. By quite a lot. Last month's games are the polar opposite to this months' games.
It's comments like this that start people kicking off at you though, because you're bunching together titles as "indie," when they're actually nothing alike.
"That to me is not representing the ps plus user base as a whole."
Velocity 2X is going to be a GOTY contender at a lot of sites, and that's just from the buzz ahead of the embargo being up. The excitement around it from people in the know is insane. I think top quality titles at no extra cost is exactly what the PS Plus user base should want, regardless of what that game's genre is.
@MatGrowcott I have seen a lot of side scrolling art styles. Side scrolling shooters, in that same style.
Just what I've seen, a very similar Golden Sun style appearance.
Are they not all independent developers?
If not then I stand corrected on that.
Nearly all have been a puzzler or shooter. With the exception of Borelast and Contrast.
I'm not questioning the quality but that won't make me enjoy it.
Time after time I have seen the asme type of game on the IGC.
That Merc Kings was raved about.
One of the most boring games I've ever played.
I'm just asking for a truly "eclectic" mix, not the same tirade of puzzler/shooter.
What about a racer? Or RPG? Or a sport such as basketball or football?
This is also going off the fact I only own a ps4.
@MatGrowcott I did enjoy Strider though.
That was a good addition.
I'm not against the games on there in terms of quality, but if it's a genre I do not enjoy, then I'm not interested in it.
I could care less about the dev, if the game is junk to me, as in it doesn't appeal or it is in a category I have never enjoyed I'm not wasting time on a what if is all.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya whilst I fully appreciate your point about not getting on at people for simply saying they do not like something or the look of something, I think it's fair to say that most of the aggro that Voodoo got was because of the way he phrased his point. He didn't, as you have done, say that he'd seen some screens and wasn't too interested. Although perhaps a bit abrupt a decision, it is also fair enough as a lot of people are simply firm in their convictions on the type of games they will enjoy. That's fair enough.
I think the issue people had here was that he outright stated that he knew absolutely nothing about the game and still somehow wouldn't like it. While you justify your opinion based on the shots, and the type of game etc, he said he knew nothing. And whatever you're opinion, it's perfectly clear that if you genuinely knew absolutely nothing about something other than a name, no idea of genre, style, anything, then you clearly would not be in a position to make a statement as to whether or not the prospect of playing that game appealed to you.
As for the issue of people getting bashed for "wanting AAA games" when they in fact just aren't interested in the selection on offer, I do agree with you there too. If someone makes it clear that they are aware of the games, and just not interested, then fine, that's their opinion. End of.
But I will admit I've never really seen the situation you describe. The only times I see people get jumped on, is when they have outright blindly cried "I hate indies" and "we only want AAA games" etc etc. Now, seeing as how you yourself have said you do find indies interesting too, dependent on the game, I assume you would agree that if people make such sweeping statements as that it's only fair that they will be disagreed with in the main, as that sort of statement is just incredibly narrowminded, and shows a basic lack of understanding about gaming in general.
If, as you say, people are being jumped on simply for not liking the games. I agree, that's wrong. Totally and utterly. But when someone cries down on indies as a whole (even though an indie game could be literally anything), or states they don't like something whilst openly stating they know 0% about it, then that person really does deserve what they get.
@SteveButler2210 I see what youre getting at.
I think I may have jumped to my own conclusion as I had read his statements in the past differently.
As MatGrowcott said earlier also, it does come accross as ignorant and baseless.
Maybe Im giving him the benefit of the doubt and assuming he meant something that he apparently did not, and that is my fault.
I have had it personally in the past with my posts being misread and I have seen it happen to others.
I myself am happy to try a game of any type or by any level of dev, be it indie or brand.
If that game hits a note with me, however there are genres I just do not enjoy.
For example: I tried Trine 2 and deleted about 35 mins later. Just did not enjoy what I saw and played.
Volocity unfortunately was resting on if it played like Metroid, as that would have been played to oblivion.
Im sure something will come eventually.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya
I am one of they gamers that look at something and can say whether its for me or not straight away,ive been gaming since i could hold a joystick, i know what games make me tick and i know what games i want to invest my money in, indies dont really do it they have some good ideas and they can be interesting but really thats all indies are, are ideas and different perspectives of games and genres,also re hash's of old games and adding some modern elements to it, and people like that and thats fine,my main problem is there to short and not deep enough in my opinion, i prefer games i can get lost in where i am always finding new things to do and new places to go.
@MatGrowcott it's a side scrolling platformer that would have struggled to be original on the Megadrive.
@SteveButler2210 no I think you find most of the aggro I got was because some people can't accept the clear fact I know what I like and what I don't like. I know nothing about South Sudan but know I don't want to go there for a holiday.
This isn't really a good month for PS4, but it's great for the other 2.
I WON´T BE GETTING ANY JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER MONTH, I DIDN´T BUY A PS4 TO PLAY INDIE, DIDN´T EVEN PLAY THEM WHEN I HAD A PS1
Velocity 2x is a 2D shooter that mixes 2D platforming together, from what I've seen of it it does it bloody well as well. I'm looking forwards to Velocity 2x, so I voted for Velocity 2x.
@voodoo341 sorry mate but you're just being totally contradictory. I 100% get that you know what you like, and nobody can argue with that it's personal taste.
But you can't know if something goes with your personal tastes or not IF YOU DO NOT KNOW ANY FACTS AT ALL ABOUT IT.
What you're saying just doesn't stand up. For example, explain to me why you know you would not like to holiday in South Sudan. Because if you can give me even one reason, then you clearly DO know something about the place, and therefore your statement is invalid.
Like I said, the issue with your statement is simply that in order for you to determine whether or not the game is something in line with your taste in games, you need to know at least SOMETHING about the game.
It is literally impossible to know if something is to your taste or not if you do not know the first thing about what it is. That's all that me, and many other people, are saying.
If you don't think you'd like it, that's not an issue for me and I'm sure the others would agree. But that implies you know at least enough about it to know that it's not to your liking, and to say you literally know nothing about it just cannot be accurate.
@SteveButler2210 I don't want to go to South Sudan because there are a million other places I know a lot about that I want to go to. Zero interest! I'm not interested in this game in the slightest. I'm unsure why people can't handle that but actually don't really care.
@get2sammyb Well said. This guy never seems happy about anything PS4 related. Strange considering all the effort he puts into the PS4 comments threads.
Sigh.. can a moany gamer truly be a fan of gaming? Is a gamer who only enjoys one type of genre truly a gamer? If a foodie only enjoys pizza or chinese can they be a food critic? Well I sure trust Pushsquare and all these other review sites. You know, if you had a bad time at a restaurant you'd probably never go back again. I doubt you'd visit a forum to moan all day, week or month on it. So why can't moany gamers sod off and play outside or do something useful in their life like being a good couch potato. The gaming community is full of conneisuers who enjoy ALL type of games much akin to food critics who try ALL types of food. Those who enjoy one type of genre should visit those genre specific sites. Less moaning more enjoying! That is what true gamers do best!!
@bbq_boy I know right? Who are they to say they don't like something on here! Shocking...
crap games for my ps4 as usual, thanks sony
@voodoo341 Dude I defended you earlier because I thought you had just been misunderstood but seeing this crap makes me think you were just being ignorant.
Maybe try wording your posts better in future?
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya were you not giving off about people using bad language and name calling in posts?.. yup
@voodoo341 bad language? Not in my post there mate.
I pointed out you get warned for it, not that you shouldn't use it, that was Sammy.
Nor was I name calling, I was pointing out you were BEING ignorant.
Didn't at any point call you any name at all.
See, this is the kind of thing that riles people up, you have no arguments so you resort to what you want to be the truth, not what is in fact, the truth.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya and there you go again!
@voodoo341 Yeah, still didn't call you a name or swear.
Good effort though.
You can have another go if you want, maybe use examples in your reply?
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya why don't you go back and re-edit your post again....
@voodoo341 No need, did that to add stuff in before you replied.
Time stamps will prove that matey.
sigh This is why you can't win arguments with idiots...
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya and there you go again...
@voodoo341 examples? Please show your workings out in the post clearly.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya if you can't see it... maybe you should try wording your posts better in future? You won't find me calling any one a tool, idiot or ignorant. Bye wee man.
@voodoo341 didn't call you any of those chum.
I said BEING ignorant, not you ARE ignorant.
I never called you an idiot either, I may have implied that you were, but I never actually called you one.
As for tool, I specifically said "going about it LIKE a tool", and not in fact that you were one.
See the difference.
Again, top marks for trying, you put 100 percent into coming off ignorant and childish.
Now, that is pointing out the way you appear to be acting, not that you are in fact a child.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya If I were you I wouldn't bother giving voodoo341 the time of day as he argues with most people on here mate. I've already been down that road with him. I think he just likes to troll.
@WARDIE yeah I'm getting that feeling.
Still, if it's the only brightness he gets in a potentially grey existence, let him crack on...
Lol
I'm actually excited about Battle royale being a free game. Always wanted to try it but didn't feel like paying for it.
I really wished Minecraft for PS4 was there. I might actually purchase the game myself.
@drago10029 Yeah me too. Been waiting for Minecraft for ages. Trouble is it will probably release around the same time as Destiny and as such I won't be downloading it as Destiny will have my full attention.
@WARDIE I'm def getting Destiny since I have a crew to do work with but I kinda need Minecraft just to chill back. too much twitch shooting games is bad for people in my opinion. I like the balance between the 2 types of games.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya:
@voodoo341:
Ok guys that's enough you both are disrupting the comments now. You both said your piece now leave it at that. Thanks for understanding.
@Tasuki I counted two other people doing that, but let's not let the facts get in the way eh.
Peace out.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya: Ok well next person that disrupts the comment section will be in trouble. Is that better? :/
@Tasuki Considering the last thing said between voodoo and myself was over an hour ago, I don't think there was any reason to specifically call us out at all.
But whatever, you do what you want.
Maybe pick more of my posts out specifically like you did last time while ignoring all the others?
I'm not really bothered as I think the sole reason you just chimed in was to "assert your dominance".
Have a pleasant evening.
Easy now, everyone. Let's keep this civil all up in here.
This next month is pretty good and I have to agree with anther post I read in this section, thank god for indie games and there are a few that I really like. PS4 is definitely a game station and I quite happy that I forked over the money for it. Some free games I don't care for, but some I do. This next month I'm looking forward to velocity 2x.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya: I can assure you that I am not singling anyone out. The reason I "chime in" as you put is because contrary to popular belief I am not around the forums 24/7 I do have other things in my life to do. I call it when I see that is all. I apologize if it seems that I am singling you out or anything like that.
@Tasuki I'm sure it's just coincidence that two months running, out of all the comments you just happened to see mine and accidentally called me out on it and missed the others. I know, it happens. We all make mistakes.
@drago10029 Yeah I totally agree but alot of other won't see it that way which could hurt sales. Although I doubt the devs will be that worried since Minecraft has sold over 100,000,000 units which is crazy.
I'll probably stick with my XBOX 360 version for now.
@ToOGoodOfAPlaya @voodoo341 You've both been asked countless times to calm down, stop bickering, and given copious chances around the site in general. I think you could both do with a time out to reconsider your contributions on this site, so we'll see you in a week or so.
Worst list I've seen in a while. Oh well, this month is packed with new releases anyways.
I will more then likely pick them up since free games will be the only games I will be able to afford for awhile.
I bought PS All Stars discounted at 9.99, so I'm good.
@get2sammyb I would have paid good money to see the look on a certain user's face when that ban came into effect! And I know, and advocate, that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it will be nice to have a week off from someone who is constantly so darn rude about it!
But aaaaaaaaanyway. Moving swiftly on to more relevant things to the story, I see early on in the thread you mentioned you were looking forward to V2X, and a lot of others have echoed that. I'm intrigued as to whether there's been any significant changes from the first one? I gave that a go when it was free on + but I couldn't get into it. However, I did really enjoy Resogun when that came out, so I know it's not a problem I have with the genre as a whole.
I'm not 100% sure what to expect from this, so I'm trying to work out whether I should take a break from other stuff to have a go! It's a tough time for a guy with a backlog. I've hardly touched TLoU, just picked up P4:G on the discount, and am so tantalisingly close to the FFX plat. Haven't even been able to give Second Son, WatchDogs, Wolfenstein etc a look in yet, and with the big releases looming things are only set to get worse!
@SteveButler2210 The space sections are very much the same - more polished I'd say, but more of the same. The on-foot sections have the same sort of feel - race against the clock, go through a maze-like environment - but from a different perspective.
@MatGrowcott @get2sammyb Seems I've gotten myself a bit mixed up here. Looking back over my trophy history I've just worked out I actually managed to skip over Velocity Ultra altogether the first time round - it was Big Sky Infinity that I couldn't get to grips with. Looks like I'll have to make some time to go back and check it out over the weekend!
@SteveButler2210 Let us know how you get on!
Soo much fire over who likes or dislikes indie games, honestly I didn't get a PS4 for indie games but I don't mind playing or supporting them as long as they are good and priced decent. Some of you believe we should be grateful to the indie devs for bringing their games to the shop but in actuality they should be grateful for our support, Sony hasn't brought much content out as first party and 3rd party has gotten stale. Destiny, when I first heard about it I was excited but seeing how its turned out now, I will wait for it to drop in price, all the hype for the game is wasted and feels like it will turn out like titan fall!
I missed this party!
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