I've only managed a few races, which are frame-rate toilets, despite hours and hours of trying.
We lost over an entire day of paid early access with no access at all and here we are 40 hours later suffering constant disconnects. It is actually unplayable at this point.
Apart from that what I have seen so far has been quite unimpressive, can I remind you Driveclub was over 10 years ago.
I'll need a few more races without frustration to decide how the handling is but I do like the fact you can't really cut corners and have to take a proper racing line.
Looking forward to it, and as I am away until Friday I don't need to do the usual thing of buying early access. I'll have a look at the video to watch some gameplay as I skip every cutscene anyway so nothing will be spoiled.
I still have flashbacks of the 100 extra hours spent trying to find the last few collectibles in Returnal. It made me hate that game in the end. Still a 9 though.
On the one hand I'd have trouble picking all the roguelikes out of my games list but luckily I'm good in that I rate every game I play here on my Push Square Games Collection so I've done it already. You should too
Larian did well to pick up Aoife, which makes it such a shame that she won't be able to share her presenting talent with more games like the good old Videogame Nation days. Damn I miss that show.
Fantastic! As a WF1 kickstarter this is an easy day one purchase.
I'm sure it was just for the trailer but there wasn't much damage happening in those "gameplay" portions.
I had to give The First Descendant a break after putting in 108 hours in 9 days so I started Flintlock. It's rubbish. Looking forward to finishing it and moving onto Nobody Wants to Die.
@LikelySatan you're very welcome. As for the enemies they have small predictable routes they are on, the ones you can see anyway! They will follow you though and if you wander into another bunch whilst running away you have no chance as they are so aggressive they just destroy you.
It's very much of one enemy at a time to get through.
Once you upgrade the little fox thing enough you can easily get an advantage and spam attacks from afar.
I'm quite a few hours in and this is one of those games that makes you want to put your foot through the telly.
The platforming is atrocious. She has a double jump that misses handholds she can clearly grab.
The combat is baffling. For some reason no animation is interruptible and the enemy hits take preference when both hitting at the same time. Also I do think one of the weapons is bugged and won't stun during unblockable attacks.
Cheap attacks such as exploding enemies hidden round corners, or snipers you can't make out, and the big chickens need to go in the bin!
Also the dog thing constantly makes noises which means you can't hear enemies coming behind you or direction of attacks. He really needs a setting to quieten him down.
I'm going to persevere but it's quite hateable at this point.
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Re: This May Be the Most Pointless Boxed PS5 Game Ever
It makes it nicer to give as a present.
I get email vouchers which isn't much fun to unwrap.
Re: The Crew 2 and Motorfest to Receive Offline Modes in Future Updates on PS5, PS4
Excellent news, all devs should prepare their games for this.
Would be great if they did it for the first Crew too.
Re: Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
£800! You'd need a detachable head.
Re: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review (PS5) - Flawless Driving Stalled by Technical Issues and a Lacking Hong Kong
@Northern_munkey I often think Push Square needs a proper sim/driving section/reviewer. A proper nerdy driving detail kinda person.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
It would be more but for the insta-fail stealth bits.
Re: Soapbox: I Spent 3 Days with the Concord Trophy Hunters Who Dedicated Their Lives to Unlocking the PS5, PC Platinum
A great read and what a fabulous idea for an article it was too.
More trophy-related stuff like this please.
Re: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review (PS5) - Flawless Driving Stalled by Technical Issues and a Lacking Hong Kong
@Jrs1 I've said that exact thing hundreds of times to people, nothing comes close to that sense of speed.
Re: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review (PS5) - Flawless Driving Stalled by Technical Issues and a Lacking Hong Kong
I've only managed a few races, which are frame-rate toilets, despite hours and hours of trying.
We lost over an entire day of paid early access with no access at all and here we are 40 hours later suffering constant disconnects. It is actually unplayable at this point.
Apart from that what I have seen so far has been quite unimpressive, can I remind you Driveclub was over 10 years ago.
I'll need a few more races without frustration to decide how the handling is but I do like the fact you can't really cut corners and have to take a proper racing line.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
@JB_Whiting you've just described one of my dream games. I would spend spend spend on that one.
Re: Why Is No One Talking About 1950s Courier Game Deliver At All Costs on PS5?
Not sure I'd ever heard of this but now added to the buy list.
Re: PS5, PC Shooter Concord Dead on Arrival, Is Being Taken Offline This Week as Dev 'Explores Options'
Wow! Stunned.
The youtube reaction videos are going to come thick and fast tonight!
Re: How Long Does It Take to Find a Match in Concord on PS5, PC?
Imagine being the people working at the live service games still coming through the development pipeline.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Smuggler Makes the Kessel Run, Beware Spoilers
Looking forward to it, and as I am away until Friday I don't need to do the usual thing of buying early access.
I'll have a look at the video to watch some gameplay as I skip every cutscene anyway so nothing will be spoiled.
Re: Preview: Dying Light: The Beast Pulls a Lost Legacy as DLC Turned Full PS5 Game Impresses
"feels more like the first game than the second."
You can't even begin to imagine how much this make me happy.
Re: Rumour: Xbox's Indiana Jones Game Coming to PS5 in First Half 2025
I'll play it even if the reviews are bad. I just want to be Indy.
Re: Poll: What PS5 Games Do You Most Want to See at Gamescom 2024?
Anything with four wheels.
I'm just going to enjoy the show whatever is in it.
Re: The Plucky Squire Launches on PS5 This September, Day One on PS Plus Extra
Wow, I've been looking forward to this for yonks. Would've paid full price day one but for free? Even better!
Re: Rumour: Xbox to Announce a 'Big' Game Coming to PS5 at Gamescom
Please please please give us all the Forzas, I'll happily pay full price for each and every one.
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite PS5 Roguelike Games
I still have flashbacks of the 100 extra hours spent trying to find the last few collectibles in Returnal. It made me hate that game in the end. Still a 9 though.
Re: 15 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for August 2024
Tempted to try Wild Hearts when I have a little 60hr slot for it.
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite PS5 Roguelike Games
On the one hand I'd have trouble picking all the roguelikes out of my games list but luckily I'm good in that I rate every game I play here on my Push Square Games Collection so I've done it already.
You should too
Re: Post-Apocalyptic Action RPG Chernobylite 2 Goes Open World on PS5 in 2025
Never even heard of the original and the trophy list looks good so as it's desolate out there I think I'll give this a go.
Re: Preview: Dead Rising Plays and Looks Like a Dream in PS5 Deluxe Remaster
So excited to finally play this, I hope the trophy list is decent.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 541
Finally finished Atlas Fallen which was just joyless so back to some fun shooty stuff with The First Descendant.
Re: Sony Appears to Be Dabbling with Written User Reviews on the PS Store
At least it's not restricted to typing them in with the controller.
Re: Sony Appears to Be Dabbling with Written User Reviews on the PS Store
That'll go well.
Re: Larian's Channel From Hell Kicks Off with Salute to Baldur's Gate 3 Fans
Larian did well to pick up Aoife, which makes it such a shame that she won't be able to share her presenting talent with more games like the good old Videogame Nation days. Damn I miss that show.
Re: Overlooked PS5 RPG Atlas Fallen Just Got Its Game-Changing Reign of Sand Update
Just picked it up for £26.99, let's see what it's all about.
Re: Overlooked PS5 RPG Atlas Fallen Just Got Its Game-Changing Reign of Sand Update
I know I shouldn't be bothered by it but that trophy icon...
Re: Cat Quest 3 (PS5) - Fun, Seafaring RPG Doesn't Quite Match Its Pawesome Predecessor
Still playing the minute it drops, it could've got a 3 and I'd still be there.
Re: Interview: Cat Quest 3 Dev on the Success of Its Delightful RPG Series, and What's Next for the Studio
Nine Cat Quest games! Count me in.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 24
3/10 proves I am even rubbish at guessing.
Re: Wreckfest 2 Plots a Crash Course with PS5
Fantastic! As a WF1 kickstarter this is an easy day one purchase.
I'm sure it was just for the trailer but there wasn't much damage happening in those "gameplay" portions.
Re: Free-to-Play Hit The First Descendant Treated to First Big Update Today
Fantastic! Perfect timing for a nice peaceful day in the dark away from the sun. I shall only raise my head for dinner later.
Re: Concord's Seemingly Unlimited Promo Budget Now Includes Animated Shorts
Next will be the branded lunchboxes and pregnancy testing kits.
Re: Special Concord PS5 Controller Looks More Appealing Than the Game
Hate the game if you will but they did at least put some effort into the controller. Better than most of them.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Summer Gaming Habits?
Every day is a gaming day.
Plus the more that horrid sunshine is out the more I want to be indoors.
Re: Marvel Rivals' Closed Beta Is Putting Concord's Player Numbers into Perspective
@rjejr yup, see you in the complaints thread of that launch soon
Re: Marvel Rivals' Closed Beta Is Putting Concord's Player Numbers into Perspective
@TrickyDicky99 oh wow I'd forgotten about Fairgame$, surely that can't still be coming out can it?
Re: PS5, PS4 Looter Shooter The First Descendant Is Proving a Colossal Hit
Definitely my GOTY so far, it has such a satisfying loop.
It's a rare game that keeps me playing beyond platinum.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
@Ravix I shocked myself! I had to put it down it was beginning to get in my dreams at night.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
@Malaise I thought about that score for 107 of those hours
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
I had to give The First Descendant a break after putting in 108 hours in 9 days so I started Flintlock. It's rubbish. Looking forward to finishing it and moving onto Nobody Wants to Die.
Re: Mini Review: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5) - Yeah, It's Pretty Good
@LikelySatan you're very welcome. As for the enemies they have small predictable routes they are on, the ones you can see anyway! They will follow you though and if you wander into another bunch whilst running away you have no chance as they are so aggressive they just destroy you.
It's very much of one enemy at a time to get through.
Once you upgrade the little fox thing enough you can easily get an advantage and spam attacks from afar.
Re: EA Sports College Football 25 Sells 2.2 Million Copies for $100
This will be the normal base price sooner than you think.
Re: Mini Review: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5) - Yeah, It's Pretty Good
I'm quite a few hours in and this is one of those games that makes you want to put your foot through the telly.
The platforming is atrocious. She has a double jump that misses handholds she can clearly grab.
The combat is baffling. For some reason no animation is interruptible and the enemy hits take preference when both hitting at the same time. Also I do think one of the weapons is bugged and won't stun during unblockable attacks.
Cheap attacks such as exploding enemies hidden round corners, or snipers you can't make out, and the big chickens need to go in the bin!
Also the dog thing constantly makes noises which means you can't hear enemies coming behind you or direction of attacks. He really needs a setting to quieten him down.
I'm going to persevere but it's quite hateable at this point.
Re: Nobody Wants to Die (PS5) - Film Noir Meets Cyberpunk in This Stylish Detective Thriller
Looks fab, I do love me some detectiveness.
Purchased and downloading now.
Re: PS5 Police Sandbox The Precinct Gets Hit with a Delay into Fall 2024
@Jacko11 ahh forgot about Star Wars, and Monster Jam Showdown! I did wonder
Re: PS5 Police Sandbox The Precinct Gets Hit with a Delay into Fall 2024
Aww shame as August was looking pretty empty too, oh well it's all for the greater good.
Re: Mini Review: Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5) - Yeah, It's Pretty Good
Only £35 too, definitely getting this one.