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@Kraven This game would be great Portable! One thing to note with the switch version is load times. It's not really long but my friend says it's about 2-3 sec longer to load in and out of battles than on PS5.

Edit: You could probably try the demo on PS5/Switch and see if it something you can live with.

Having platinumed The fantastic technical and narrative ride that is Spiderman 2 I've now jumped into my very first Star Ocean game with Star Ocean The Second Story R on PS5 and so far Its alot of fun and has so many options. Though it does bring up some points about old school game design that I'm probably going to discuss on a Podcast later today.

Happy Gaming! 😃

The Disrespect! they couldn't even be bothered with the trophies. Wow. A new low.

I preordered this last night. I have never played a Star Ocean game before but the demo convinced me. Gotta love Square Enix continuing to release demos in 2023😃

@Jswift56 Yeah it sound really bad. But tbf we only ever hear about layoffs and almost never about how many were hired in the lead up to a game.
I'm guessing some studios really staffed up for these live service games and now have to cut staff when Jim retired and Sony is moving away from all these Gaas titles.

I think this weekend I'll finally wrap up the story of the Phenomenal Spider-man 2
So far this is m GOTY edging out Final Fantasy XVI After that I'll hop back into Octopath Traveler 2 until Star Ocean The Second Story R releases. Happy gaming everybody!

Happy 500th PushSquare! 🥳🥳🥳

9/10 for me, the story is gripping and the gameplay variety is fantastic. It just plain fun to play. And I just cant stop taking screenshots everything is so gorgeous. And the suit selection is great.

Going head to head with Star Ocean 2 Remake. Bold move. Might be their Achilles heel... couldn't resist 🤭

I had to restart from check point twice in 22hrs and I've had a visual glitch where Peter was electrified outside of combat. Beyond that it's just the odd ragdoll physics/clipping.

@RobynAlecksys 😉

I just feels like with Spiderman 2 we're finally getting the experience they sold us on 3 yrs ago. Something that truly couldnt be on PS4. Not to mention 60fps. (I'm playing in Performance mode)

Of course I've been playing Spider-man 2 for more hours than i've slept and its sooo worth it! A true next-gen experience. I cant fathome how some reviews said it was "more of the same" ect.

Enjoying your gaming everybody. Let's be Greater. Together!

All Digital so I'm good. I like games to be in a good state at launch and on disc but improvements are always welcome.

Not gonna read the review as I'm trying to go in as fresh as reasonably possible but thanks for always being consistent with your reviews! 😃

Welp, SM2 is just around the corner. It's already preloaded so I'm pretty sure I wont be finished with Octopath Traveler 2 by launch. I did finish/run out of time on the demo of Star Ocean The Second story Renake which convinced me to get the game. Give it a try if you havent! SE really doing the lord's work by putting out these demos. Happy gaming!

For all those people saying "dont place your console vertically cause of the liquid metal" this is for you! 🥂

@Shepherd_Tallon yeah iv just resigned myself to that fact I won't complete all these game for along time. I'll circle back to them as time permits. But Gran Blue Fantasy Relink and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are Day 1s for me.

@Shepherd_Tallon No one, that's who! This is legitimately ridiculous.

Sorry Elden Ring, you'll be playing 3rd fiddle to Rebirth and Relink. Not sure why publishers think it's a good idea to dump all of this in one month. You would think this year would teach them to spread out a bit.

I'm still in Foamstars withdrawal so I havent really played anything since. I NEED to finish Octopath Traveler 2 before Spiderman 2 comes out. But that's been looking less and less likey thanks to work and other real-life obligations. Still I'm hoping for the best! Keep in Gaming!

I know when dat Hotline bling, that could only mean on thing...

@Netret0120 I think after the Burning Shores dlc my game install was at 114GB.

I'm Foaming at the mouth playing Foamstars Beta with 2 friends. Its actually alot of fun and a bit chaotic. Looking forward to playing more this weekend. With a sprinkle of Octopath Traveler 2 Happy Gaming folks!

@AdamNovice The Gravity Rush argument always gets me. More people complained about the online content going away than actually bought the game!

I am still baffled why this property was given to a Studio like Aspyr in the first place. Saber Interactive would be my first choice as a replacement either. With studios like BluePoint or even Sumo Digital out there this was a bad choice from the start.

Oh gawd Phil is tweeting fake comradery again 🙄 Next he'll be congratulating Insomniac for Spiderman 2 all while complaining about PS5 being bundled with the game.

@Bentleyma Ahh I see. That kind of what I was thinking so I didnt get it at launch. Sound like in 3 yrs if I'm further along in the show and the anime I would be great. Thanks!

@Bentleyma As someone who hasnt really seen One Piece ( thought my wife has me watching the Live action Netflix show now) is Odessy a game I would understand and enjoy or is it mostly for established fans?

I'm hoping to play more Octopath Traveler 2 I'm trying to finish it before Spider-man 2 but the Star Ocean 2 Remake Demo keeps distracting me 😅
Have fun this weekend everybody!

@Arnna I agree! The only thing I worry about is Spoilers. Twitter spoiled the ending of the Burning Shores dlc less than 24 hrs after it released 😪

C'mon CapCom I NEED Monster Hunter 6 to be revealed!

I platinumed Tales of Arise so I will eventually get and play this DLC. Too many games out to play it at launch though. I won't be finished with Spiderman 2 and this comes out a week after Star Ocean 2 Remake 😟

That's like the entire budget for HFW just to get a game like Jedi Survivor on GP. That's insane and a waste of money imo. This is typical MS tho, wasting resources instead of investing it in it's own studios.

I gave the Star Ocean Remake demo a try and it's pretty cool! Still progressing through Octopath Traveler 2 just fined Temenos's story. Looking forward to FLCL: Grunge tonight to see if they can do anything interesting with this one. Have fun everyone!

This is also sad, this game had lots of potential and I really enjoyed it. A sequel would really give Monster Hunter a runf or its money but if EA is gonna abandon ship after just 7 months then Capcom will continue to dominate. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Btw I cant WAIT for MH6 to be revealed 😋

Makes sense as its release is imminent. The real shocker is Foamstars 😂

I'm very excited to try this out!

@B_Lindz If FF7 Rebirth is shown that's a good enough reason 😋

I absolutely LOVED this game and the Burning Shores dlc! Definitely on e the best looking PS5 games and playing in 60 fps was fantastic. 😁

This week is gonna be chill. A little Octopath Traveler 2 and some Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 but i have some anime plans today and hanging out with some friends. Happy gaming!

Pretty excited to give this a try now . Thanks for the review!
I wonder if Under the Waves will be as good?

This, like the Burning Shores will be day one for me!

I'm pressing on in Octopath Traveler 2 but I'm getting an itch for Forbidden West again even though I already platinumed it and beat the Burning Shores dlc, game is just great! I may download the PS5 version of Tales of Arise as I've platinumed it in PS4 but they trophies are separate. Have fun gaming everybody!

Wont be gaming this weekend but I hope everyone enjoys what they're playing!

I hope they release a demo like Tales of Arise did. I'm alittle worried about so many characters, but hopefully they can balance it out story and gameplay-wise. I REALLY hope FF7 Rebirth doesnt come out close to this.

More Octopath Traveler 2 while I give XVI a break before starting Fin Fantasy mode.

@Skywalker1080p Tales of Arise was personal GOTY in 2021 it's really great. Enjoy! 😃

Welp Final Fantasy XVI is finished after 85 hrs. What a ride!! So I'm going back to Octopath Traveler 2. Got a long weekend so I'll get some movies and shows in aswell, want to watch Gotham By Gaslight with the Misses. Happy Gaming everybody!🙌🏾

@rjejr LOL, I'm sure once I eventually play it on Final Fantasy mode for the platinum I'll go far past 100hr. That might not be this year though. Time trials in particular usually put me off platinuming games, I just do not like them, but will give these a shot one day.

@rjejr Wow! Hope it was an enjoyable run!
I'm about to start the Final stretch myself tonight after 84hrs. I've completed everything except the Trials. I've never enjoyed time trials in any game. I'll probably go back and complete them for a platinum run later in the year. I'm going to play Octopath Traveler 2 untill Spiderman comes.

Cheers!

@AdamNovice oh I didnt realise HE was the writer. That makes more sense now.