And thus, another week (and month!) has come to a conclusion. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? As is Push Square tradition, here’s what we’re playing this weekend.
Sammy Barker, Editor
I’m in a weird place with Hitman 3 because I’m still absolutely loving the game, but I’ve sussed out pretty much all the levels and could practically blitz my way to the Platinum this weekend. But I also don’t want it to end. The solution? I’m kinda stopping myself from playing it too much, just so it lasts a little longer.
Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor
I find myself at a loose end after tackling several reviews in quick succession, so now seems like a good time to hop back into Sackboy: A Big Adventure. I've played some of this delightful platformer, and it's an underappreciated launch game for PS5, I feel. I also might play a few runs of Slay the Spire, because I remembered it exists and how much I like it.
Brett Posner-Ferdman, Reviewer
This week, my goal is to make a major dent into Cyber Shadow, since that came out a few days ago. I'd also like to sink my teeth into the RE:Verse beta this weekend. Looking forward to another week of scares with the RE franchise!
That's what we're playing this weekend, but what about all of you? As always, let us know in the comments section below. What's been keeping you busy in 2021 so far?
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Finally got a ps5 (officially about $625 for disc version in my country), I didn't get the preorder (it's a raffle) but I get the additional unit a couple of days later cuz I already put my name in game store from november last year lol. I really enjoyed my time with ps5 😃
Just finished astro playroom, this game is a big "I understood that reference" for a long time playstation gamers like me. The use of dualsense are game changer, the feeling walking in metal, glass, mud, getting caught in the wind, rain, ice storm are next-gen defining feature.
Oh, and walking in the clouds are the best feeling ever in this game, I refuse to continue the game before walking around in the clouds for a couple of minutes 😂
And the game has the best end boss of sony 1st party games 🙂
ps. I like ps5 design, it looks like a high-end alienware mini pc, it's big but not that big. From youtube unboxing I though it's the same as pc tower, in reality compared to my pc case nzxt h700, ps5 is like the little brother lol.
220 hours with Cyberpunk, and no end in sight. Buggy or not, I played about 20-25 games in the last year, and none of them can match the amount of hours I've spent in Night City. If you want to drive fast and try to force the game to play like GTA, you're going to crash hard and often. If you like exploring, lurking, jumping, creeping and climbing, as well as some fantastically written quests and side-quests, look no further. Unless glitches and crashes are something you can't tolerate. Then wait till next year.
The Medium, which is thoroughly recommended for people who like old school horror games like Silent Hill, Fatal Frame, Forbidden Siren et all. Very atmospheric and a top notch soundtrack.
Also wrapping up Cyber Shadow, which is an enjoyable Ninja Gaiden clone but doesn't really put its own mark on the genre.
I am currently playing the brilliant Infamous on Ps now. The game runs ok, a bit blurry & also has a few laggy moments, but apart from that it’s been fun. Would love a Bluepoint remake of this & part 2.
Little nightmares complete edition. Amazing game atmosphere.gameplay.story.graphics.sega genesis collection.r playing streets of rage made me miss the 1990s.my favorite sega genesis games and franchises ever.rayman legends.a masterpiece of platforms and a cool game amazing graphics.sniper elite 3 ultimate edition.i adore this game.some of the best gameplay i ever play on a video game .really good graphics and story also.word ☝ up son
I finally found some time for gaming, it’s the first time in ages with the PS. I started Miles Morales a couple of nights ago and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Stopping and playing around with photo mode let’s you truly appreciate the level of detail. I may check out some comparison videos to see how much it differs from the PS4 version.
I played Spider-Man in 2019, so will probably go back to the remastered version after I’ve completed MM.
I may also pick up Man of Medan in the sale. I know it’s not supposed to be that great, but currently shorter games are the better investment.
@ShaiHulud my only complaint after reaching the half way point is that the 1st two hours are a slog. Otherwise, exactly like you said: this is an old school PS1 style horror game made for current gen machines!
@wiiware put it on the stand though
I’m switching between Dark Souls 3, FF7 Remake and Persona 4 Golden. Also a bit of Atelier Ryza now the sequel is out. Thinking of picking up Cyber Shadow too.
After getting into Baldurs Gate 2 a bit I remembered I still had Pillars of Eternity to finish. I stopped playing because the loading times got ridiculous, so I figured I’d start again on PS5. So far so good, although the loading didn’t get really bad until later into the game so I’ll reserve judgement. Just a shame it requires a 40 hour investment to see if it’s any better.
I did ask @Johncalmc if the loading times for Pillars of Eternity 2 were any better on the new gen machine but the selfish jobsworth wouldn’t spend over a grand on a scalped PS5 and a few hours copying his data over to test it for me. Sh*t customer service round here as per usual.
I platinumed Fenyx Rising last night. I liked it a lot and the first DLC is already out so I'll probably get the season pass but I'll take a break and play something else first. Probably gonna mostly grind some MK11 today and then maybe try Cyber Shadow (already purchased). I'm also interested in The Pedestrian as far as new releases go.
This weekend I'm playing persona 5,making my way through the second palace, but also Chapter 6 of Red Dead Redemption 2. I may also play shadow of tomb raider, anyway, have fun!
I've been playing Immortal: Fenyx Rising, which I'm enjoying quite a bit. I also finally tried the RE Maiden demo, which was short was very sweet. Can't wait for the full game!
Just finishing off my PC build, so downloading and updating things and given the graphics card I have at the moment I might not be playing anything too modern on it just yet.
Outside of that I've just got back into Resident Evil 4 and having a great time with that once again
Started on Anodyne, zelda-esque 2d Dungeon crawler. Found it on PSNow and really like it so far!
@Kalvort I've read that sentiment before but I don't agree actually, I found the whole journey at the start great! Loved the bit in the woods for instance.
Zombies with haptics is worryingly satisfying... So that is what i'm playing.
More Yakuza 5 for me. Story isn't that great in this one so far, but the gameplay is fun as ever.
Playing Immortals Fenyx Rising demo. It's just such a shame Ubisoft games just have to overshadow each other. IFR could've had all the spotlight it deserves if a million Ubi games didn't come before it. And when I say Ubisoft can make a masterpiece if they put all that energy in making multiple games into just ONE, people talk about they have all the employees and studios. I don't care, several if not all Rockstar studios came together to craft the masterpiece RDR2. It just pains me IFR could have been on the same level as BOTW if not better.
I got back into Genshin Impact too because of IFR. Then of course it's moseying and tarrying in the land where Opossums play possum, rabbits lower their ears to hide, bears fight each other, wolves chase deer - RDR2.
Ghost of Tsushima on PS5. Looks amazing!
AC Valhalla - just cleared Eurvicscire. 108 hours. Only 4 more areas to clear!
I had no idea England was so mountainous 🤣 ... Feel like I’m in the Himalayas.
More Ghost of Tsushima. It's a big game, even bigger than I thought it would be, but a good one.
I'm coming for you Khotun..... eventually.
😉
CSGO like every friday night! Ow wait, this is a playstation forum...
I'm really enjoying Ghost of Tsushima. im like 10-15 hours in. I see how it can get repetitive but the combat is so good that i dont mind it for now.
Also playing Lair of the clockwork god fow NS, few games had me laughing out loud. This is one of them, trully innovative and fun to play.
Finished the main story in God of War last night. Now I’m trying to decide it I’m going to spend the day going for the platinum
I finished GoT this week - fun, very stylish. Probably the last PS4 original I will buy (not including the backlog). I was inspired to reflect on the PS4 generation as Jin might:
Tall grass, sense, stealth kill
All in a generation
Scavange, bow, slow time
Platinumed Spiderman remastered last night, finally ready for Miles on PS5.
Persona 5 Royal NG+ and Death Stranding.
@ShaiHulud man I wish someone would make a new fatal frame
Im in a bit of a slump lately as I can't seem to enjoy anything I play. So will be mainly playing sims 4 whilst watching Critical role.
Still on Half Life:Alyx and TWD Saints and Sinners but looking forward to this destruction derby lark next week.
Still levelling up the battle pass in Cold War. First CoD I've enjoyed for quite a while. Finished The Walking Dead final season last night and wow, what an emotional rollercoaster that was! I think they nailed the ending. Just started Return of the Obra Dinn which I bought in the January sales. Only an hour in and it's gripped me. What a unique game.
Finally Playstation has come home.
PS5, Sack Boy and Mile Morales.
That dual sense is sensational.
@Shadow_Beast Best game ever.
Still finishing up Telltale's The Walking Dead Definitive Collection, just need to finish the Michonne DLC & Final Season, then I'm gonna finish Sackboy, and then replay Life is Strange.
Played through every questline and all endings in Cyberpunk. The platinum trophy is within my grasp, so I'll be going for that before FINALLY starting with TLOU2, which has been sitting on my shelf untouched for far too long now.
@Hootnoodle - Whenever I get like that, it helps to play a guilty-pleasure game, a game where you can just turn off your brain and play, for me those are zombie games like Dying Light, Dead Island, Days Gone or a Resident Evil game.
The Pathless arrived today, so will watch my 12 year old daughter try it out 🤠
Edit: she did two hours straight, must be good 😎
PS4- Yakuza Like a Dragon, Dragon’s Dogma, and Samurai Shodown
Switch- Super Mario 3D Collection, SNK Heroine’s and Scott Pilgrim.
About half way through AC odyssey. I’m missing adaptive triggers already after playing Astro’s playroom.
Demon souls up next
@Weebleman Yup, or a new Forbidden Siren, Silent Hill or Haunting Ground. But hey, at least we've got the Medium now!
Jumped back into Ni no kuni as it was the last game I was playing before I switched to PS5. Also some Rocket League with my nephews!
Assassin's Creed Valhalla. At roughly 140 hours and I'm finally on the final mission.
I thought logging about that many hours into a single playthrough of Odyssey (with all of the DLC) was a lot, but this one was even longer. Might sound like I'm complaining, but just pointing out how long these games can be if you don't rush through them.
If I finish it before the weekend is over, then I'll probably jump back into Detroit: Become Human, which I finally started on the side a couple of weeks ago but never had time to go back to.
Continuing my third playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077. Overall I've put a whopping 379 hours into this game. Preem AF.
@MightyDemon82 - Ni No Kuni is an excellent game, a hidden gem back on the PS3, glad it got Remastered, more people need to experience what a truly great game it is, hope you enjoy it.
Dirt 5 (PS5), MXGP 2020 (PS5), Cyberpunk 2077 (on PS5), Genshin Impact (on PS5), Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5), Flashback (Switch).
Bought The Pedestrian last night and I'm already on the third section. After, I'll bounce between Hitman III and finishing Final Fantasy VII Remake.
@ShaiHulud true, im looking forward to giving it a whirl once the kids are tucked up tonight.
@Weebleman You'll be in for a good night, enjoy!
The Medium and it's awesome don't mind the Metacritic this game is special.
@Voltan Lol, that's just size comparison since I want to know the difference between the console and my pc case. I put it horizontally in my tv cabinet, the console looks the best on vertical but I can't find the place to put it vertically in my room.
I'm going to give the Balan Wonderworld demo a try, as well as continuing with Hitman 3 and Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse.
Me: "Phew, I've finally finished Hollow Knight. I can get on with my life and move on to something else. "
Game: "88% completion"
Cyberpunk 2077: Night City feels like home, one that I can't leave.
@wiiware all good then also: same, mine's just under my TV - a lot of space there but not enough for the vertical orientation
Still playing Assassins Creed Valhalla...130 hours in and I think I'm near the end of the main campaign but not sure.Still loving it and will continue to explore even after the campaign but at the same time I want to start Fenix Rising which I've had since Christmas..
Also on Ps5 I've been playing Bugsnax and gotta say I LOVE it!Can't believe I waited so long to play this game.
On Ps4 I'm playing The Last Of Us Part 2 New Game Plus just to try and grab some trophies.
On Switch its Animal Crossing and Sakuna Of Rice And Ruin.
Started playing Shantae and the Seven Sirens since I finished Yakuza 7. Been having a blast.
@wiiware Congratulations on your PS5!Astros Playroom funnily enough is my favourite game on the system so far lol.The cloud sensation and the rain drops are my favourites through the controller.Such a shame other games aren't using it enough.
If I get a chance to game outside of handheld, 13 Sentinels. If I don’t, Persona 4 Golden or Immortals Fenyx Rising on Switch.
@ShaiHulud sounds like somebody has gamepass
The Medium. Brilliant game.
@Medic_Alert “ultimately it’s too much repetition”
Proceeds to fire up AssCreed a repetitive yearly Ubisoft grindfest
I’m playing Jak and daxter
@THEONE19 good for you but I’ll pass on The Medium, here’s hoping Scorn doesn’t disappoint whenever that releases.
CyberDoomSackPunk
Not sure what to play this weekend, finished Yakuza 2, did start 3 but story not grabbing me so far, have installed heavy rain so might give that a go, or might start a playthrough for last of us, then do 2 straight after but not sure yet. Also feeling a 2nd playthrough of death stranding lol, just got to choose something and go with it I think.
Edit I just bought sackboy and wrc9 today so just downloading both will start with sackboy I think.
@Wazeddie22 Yeah, the cloud sensation is really nice, it's so...fluffy. Also the wind is scary, it's looks like the dualsense will be blown away by the wind lol.
@deathaxe Thanks, I hope you'll get your ps5 soon 😃. Mandalorian is great, I watched it on disney+, it's like western/space cowboys shows but with star wars.
Already 100% Miles and just finished Godfall last weekend. Finally started Jedi FO on EA Play - glad I did, great game. After that, back to Valhalla and Demons Souls. Fenyx is staring at me too, from my shelf. I buy too many games...
Playing Immortals Fenyx Rising and Miles Morales on PS5. Really enjoying both of them. Also started New Super Lucky’s Tale, and as a fan of platformers, I think it is great. Have a great weekend y’all!!
Finished The Medium yesterday, absolutely phenomenal experience and something I didn't realise was missing that I needed.
Spent time cleaning my backlog up today and will be doing the same tomorrow if I get time.
I am starting Fable Anniversary on game pass for the first time for a bit of light playing on my Xbox as I'll also be playing Ghost of Tsushima and Crash Team Racing Nitro Fuelled on my PS5.
Got the platinum trophy in astrobot playroom today and just went and watched my daughter play round in the levels. Amazing game. Played some maneater last night. The combat didn't grab me but swimming underwater with the intent of being a bad ass shark definitely has something too it. Also witcher 2, feel like I've got a big choice to make about which faction I help comin.
Plague Tale innocence About three fourth of the way done!
Angry Birds Stella (Windows Phone) - Just starting on this one.
Halo: Spartan Assault (Windows Phone) - Getting back to this after a break.
Orbital (Windows Phone) - Getting tired of this game now tbh.
@deathaxe Yeah playing ps4 games (like ghost) at improved framerate and resolutions is great, I think ps4 to ps5 gen is the smoothest console transition ever. And psplus collection is super nice.
Same as the last two weeks! Persona 5 Royal. Nearing the end now, but I don't think I've met the requirements to do the new semester. 🙁
Lego Marvel Superheroes 1. Just got all minikits. Now I'm hunting all Stan Lee and gold bricks and character tokens which is never fun. This game clearly shows its age but is enjoyable enough. The last lego game I have to finish before star wars so just getting it out of the way.
Well..warzone plus astrobots playroom which is actually surprisingly good..mostly been trying all my ps4 games to see which offer the most improvements running on the ps5 now that i finally can..just bought godfall for £32 on amazon so thats going on tomorrow..
Yakuza 0. Finished all the mini games other than gambling on cat fights, just trying to collect all weapons etc and grind some fights and heat moves before starting my legendary playthrough.
19 hours into TLOU2. I absolutely love this game and I don't want it to end. I've heard it's like a 25-30 hour game on normal difficulty. But I also have to get to GoT and spider man mm before spring comes in April. That's when work picks up and I don't have as much time to spend playing games. Also gotta finish crash 4.
Also finally getting back into Zelda BOTW. I need two more hearts to get the master sword.
Xbox Series X — Madden 20 — Yes I know 21 is free this weekend but I have a season started already on 20 so I want to finish that. Besides they are the same game just with minor tweaks and updated rosters.
@2cents Well, I couldn't resist three months for £1!
Hitman 3, Asura's Wrath and Nier Automata (again)
It's The Medium this weekend for me. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves the Silent Hill franchise!
I managed to get my PS5 3 days ago (with hotstock app) and my conclusion is that first I need folders and second I really really want a full blown sequel to Astro asap!! Is so good, it and the controller alone make the PS5 worth it.
@JustPlainLoco yeah I decided to replay dishonored in the end, one of my all time favs.
Sunset overdrive on the PC, I really hope we eventually get a sequel since insomniac still owns it.
Jurassic World Evolution; seems to have been worth a tenner in the sale.
I'll be continuing to pick away at AC Valhalla and hopefully get time to play a decent chunk of Olija, which I started yesterday and am loving so far.
Doing my 10099 rain though of manic miner this weekend. Then playing limbo, rocket league and crash 4
Finished up The Evil Within 2 last night and I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Starts out kinda meh but quickly turns out all sorts of crazy. I'm hoping for a part 3 although not sure that will ever happen. Ghostwire Tokyo just doesn't look as appealing to me. Today working on finishing up Days Gone which I've been playing off and on since it released. It has really picked up steam as it gets close to the end. Bend did a pretty good job with this would definitely play a sequel.
@NYJetsfan123 I was late to the TLOU2 party myself and I honestly feel like it's one of the best games I've ever played. And this is from someone who was so mad at the leaks they cancelled their preorder. High 20s is about right. As soon as I was finished I went back to each chapter grabbing all the stuff I missed. I can't remember a game hitting me like that ever. And to me the ending makes perfect sense after thinking on it.
Well I just completed miles morales
Cyberpunk 2077 loving it!
@LordSteev loving cyberpunk. Production value is top notch
Hi there fellow gamers.
Since I finished my Demon´s Souls Platinum run, with a Faith build, now i can go back to other games such as:
Cheers, stay safe out there and happy gaming weekend to us all
@Grumps859 The Evil Within 2 is criminally underrated, especially for any lover of survival horror.
@wiiware Hi there friend.
Congrants on getting your PS5! 👍
Astro´s Playroom is so good. Really wish Team Asobi will make a full game with PS new mascot.
And yes, the Dualsense is a game changer.
Demon´s Souls also uses it really well.
Can´t imagine playing PS5 games without it´s functionality.
Cheers, stay safe and enjoy your first PS5 weekend.
PS: cool PC tower by the way. It goes well with the PS5 dual tone. Kinda want to share a picture of mine, wich is all black with a transparent side, but don´t know how to do it 😁
AC Valhalla for me. Only 40 hours in so more than plenty to go yet. Really enjoying it so far.
Will be throwing in the occasional game or two on FIFA 21 just to mix things up a little though.
@Grumps859
It's the perfect blend of combat, crafting, scavenging, storytelling, cinematics, etc. The list goes on. I absolutely loved TLOU1, and my expectations for two were pretty high. But naughty dog blew them out of the water haha! Im so eager to see how the story wraps up, but once it does, that means it's over....
@RaZieLDaNtE Thanks, yeah I hope team asobi make new full astro 3D game like this, or at least new ape escape.
@Mgene15
You a Skyrim fan, by any chance?
@LordSteev sure am !
Does anyone else like to read every comment and learn what other people are playing? I love these posts!
Anyway, this was a huge weekend for me, it started on thursday. So I ended up fishing MK 11 campaign after only playing towers when it first came out. I gave the game a 9/10! It's awesome!
Then on friday I bought Hitman 3. I never ended Hitman 1 and never played Hitman 2, so I ended up playing the full Hitman 1 friday, the full Hitman 2 today and I'm currently on mission 3 of Hitman 3. God I love the game, just don't have that much time to replay the same levels over and over. I will probably score it around 8.5/10 on my instagram, I think.
Since I now own a Series X I ended up playing about 3 hours of The Medium It's a cool game, old style horror, but the animations leave so much to be desired. Still there was a bonkers jumpscares that almost killed me lol
Have a good Sunday bros
@Mgene15 👍
@Hootnoodle - Good choice! I love dishonored, though I really couldn't get into Dishonored 2, it didn't click with me the way the first one did.
Been working my way through Maneater. Enjoyable, simple fun. Bit tick boxy, but sometimes I find that therapeutic.
@AFCC
I love reading all the comments, it's nice to know that not everyone is playing whatever the big game of moment is, and hearing everyone's thoughts on whatever it is they're playing.
As for me, it's God of war at the moment. Taking my time and absolutely loving it. I've not found a fault with it yet.
Cyberpunk, about 80 hours in, and I have barely scratched the surface. Only 3 crashes, can't remember when the last one was.
@JustPlainLoco It's fantastic. Just beat Shadar this morning looking forward to playing on to see what happens next, The game really opens up once you get some more powerful spells!
@MightyDemon82 - Absolutely! However when you say you've defeated Shadar, are you referring to the fight on the boat? Or when you go to Shadar's fortress? Because if you've defeated Shadar at his fortress, you're getting very close to the end I'm afraid.
@Bentley-Ma- - You have to get MAX Rank with Kasumi, Rank 8 with Akechi & Rank 8 or 9 with Dr Maruki (I think) before you steal the treasure for Sai's Palace.
@JustPlainLoco Aww, definitely missed it then. Shame, I was close to the platinum.
@JustPlainLoco yes the final Shadar fight it was. Enjoying my time with it for sure!
@kyleforrester87 Well I got a PS5 to sort this out but now I've given it to some orphans because of your appalling attitude.
@johncalmc I’ll ask the orphans then!
@kyleforrester87 GOOD
I just got the platinum in both Iris.Fall and Ghost Parade. Iris was fun.... it was short and like someone was on acid when they made the game. Ghost parade was awful. The controls were horrible, and it was way too easy to keep dying. Not to mention the disc kept crashing on my PS5
I am enjoying Sackboy as well, its so fun and looks gorgeous. I just started MGS V--my first Metal Gear game and I like it a lot so far--although it is very confusing for a first timer . Also playing Ratchet and Clank 2016 which is simple but really fun
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