I'll always remember yonks ago when I was on an apprenticeship straight from school and there was this bloke there who was proper excited for a new game console called a PlayStation. I thought he was having me on with that name. Anyway, he got me into Sensible Soccer so props to him.
I've just landed on Tatooine and the old school Star Wars nerd in me is buzzing. Gazing at those binary suns above a moisture farm just makes me smile. Love the atmosphere in this game.
43 hours played and so far I'd give it a solid 8. It's a joy for those who like to just wander off and explore, looking for loot or following up on quest hints. Some of the maps are well designed and the atmosphere is spot on at times. I also really like Kay and her forming bond with ND-5.
If it's a new game that I've been looking forward to then I don't mind paying full price but most of the time I will wait until deep discounts or pick games up on PS Plus/Game Pass.
I've put in a couple of hours so far and gameplay wise, I'd say it was a mix of Uncharted with a bit of Red Dead. Kay Vess seems pretty cool, like a female Nathan Drake. What I'm loving the most is just walking seamlessly through streets into busy atmospheric bars filled with all sorts of alien species from the Star Wars universe. I think that the game's looks and audio are fantastic.
I bought this today and have it pre-downloaded and ready to get stuck in at midnight. I like Ubisoft games and I like (non Disney) Star Wars so this was a guaranteed buy for me no matter the reviews.
@Ravix Monk was the first class I played as in BG3. I love the vast movement and amount of actions you get in that role. Beating enemies to a pulp in single turns.
For me personally, I don't think they can top AC Odyssey. I absolutely loved it, not for being an Assassin's Creed game, but for the brilliant highs and lows adventures of Kassandra the misthios.
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Na ta, Sony.
Re: Ubisoft Investor Calls for Company to Go Private, and CEO Yves Guillemot to Be Replaced
I've enjoyed more games made by Ubisoft than I have by Sony. Controversial, I know.
Re: 25 Years Ago, Square Released the Best Final Fantasy Game
FFXII was released 18 years ago. Sort your maths out, son.
Re: Did You Know PlayStation Almost Had a Different Name?
I'll always remember yonks ago when I was on an apprenticeship straight from school and there was this bloke there who was proper excited for a new game console called a PlayStation. I thought he was having me on with that name. Anyway, he got me into Sensible Soccer so props to him.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws' Instant Fail Stealth Sections Will Be Reworked in Upcoming PS5 Patch
I've just landed on Tatooine and the old school Star Wars nerd in me is buzzing. Gazing at those binary suns above a moisture farm just makes me smile. Love the atmosphere in this game.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
These modern day padawans lack the patience for stealth.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Won't Be the Last: 'The Chefs Must Cook'
One of the greatest games in recent years keeps getting better.
No complaints here.
Re: Guns More of a 'Fallback Solution' in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Guns should only be used against fancy wielding swordsmen.
Re: 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
There's so many obscure bands that I've gotten into because I heard their songs in GTA. Love those radio stations.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
43 hours played and so far I'd give it a solid 8. It's a joy for those who like to just wander off and explore, looking for loot or following up on quest hints. Some of the maps are well designed and the atmosphere is spot on at times. I also really like Kay and her forming bond with ND-5.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
@Marquez 😄 Well played.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
Still loving Star Wars Outlaws. Who knew that in a galaxy far far away, you'd find different alien species speaking with a Manchester accent.
Re: Sony Execs Seem to Think the Company Doesn't Have Enough Original IP
I'm ready for another Uncharted game.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
I love Kay, she's cool and a badass at the same time. Who cares if she looks like Luther from The Warriors.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
This game got the Days Gone treatment. A very solid and enjoyable game given negative reviews because it did nothing new for its genre.
Re: Reaction: PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
Most of the best games that I've played these last few years haven't been from Sony so I'm not that particularly fussed.
Re: Jennifer Hale Says AI Is Coming for All of Us
The Protheans did try to warn us.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
@KilloWertz I did mean the lockpicking, sorry. Not sure why I wrote slicing.
I also like the eating mini-game which gets you a nice perk for Nix.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 544
It's all about sabacc, sneaking and slicing this weekend in the very atmospheric Star Wars Outlaws. Loving it so far.
@Ravix Agreed on the slicing being easy. I was expecting early level KCD lockpicking the way that people were mentioning its difficulty.
Re: How Much Would You Pay for Your PS5 Games? Dev Says Industry Is Waiting for GTA 6 to Hike Prices
If it's a new game that I've been looking forward to then I don't mind paying full price but most of the time I will wait until deep discounts or pick games up on PS Plus/Game Pass.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Star Wars Outlaws?
I've put a couple of hours in and I'm enjoying my time with it. Crawling through vents and slicing locks like a proper rogue thief.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
I've put in a couple of hours so far and gameplay wise, I'd say it was a mix of Uncharted with a bit of Red Dead. Kay Vess seems pretty cool, like a female Nathan Drake. What I'm loving the most is just walking seamlessly through streets into busy atmospheric bars filled with all sorts of alien species from the Star Wars universe. I think that the game's looks and audio are fantastic.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
@Ravix Yeah, will do.
Love that Henry profile pic.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
I bought this today and have it pre-downloaded and ready to get stuck in at midnight. I like Ubisoft games and I like (non Disney) Star Wars so this was a guaranteed buy for me no matter the reviews.
Re: The Witcher 4 Close to Full Production, Next Cyberpunk Progressing as Planned
Two of my favourite ever games. Well up for more of 'em.
Re: PS5 Fans Who Paid $110 for Star Wars Outlaws Early Access Asked to Restart Saves
I'm currently downloading the base version ready for a little blast at 12 midnight. Can't wait.
Re: Kratos Actor Chris Judge Claps Back at Amazon Exec's Gaming Dig
I think that the video games that I play are better written, better acted and better edited than most modern TV series and movies.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for September 2024 Announced
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Re: Round Up: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
@CERBERUS40000 'Trending' culture in a nutshell.
Re: Round Up: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
Ubisoft comfort and fun to play are what I took from those review summaries. Sounds good to me.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Drops Loads of PS5 Gameplay, Action Combat Details
The combat looks decent but that HUD is disgusting.
Re: Sony Makes a Fashion Statement with Japanese Streetwear Collection Based on Fake Football Team
I used to have PlayStation sponsored shirts in the old PES games when you could create your own kits. Also Kinder eggs.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 543
I'm back in Bohemia helping Henry get his revenge once again.
Jesus Christ be praised.
Re: Random: Larian Fondled Cream-Filled Oreos to Get Baldur's Gate 3 Tentacle Scene Just Right
Should have stroked some Hobnobs.
Re: Preview: Broken Sword Is Back in the Most Passionate Remaster Possible
Classic
Re: PS5 RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Looks Bloody Brilliant in Full 25 Minutes of Gameplay
This looks f**king brilliant!
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
I did the sensible thing and didn't watch it.
Re: Embracer CEO Says PC, Console Segment the 'Bad Guy', Video Games a 'Volatile' Business
@Hyena_socks I'll have you know that Robocop's Clarence Boddicker is arguably one of the greatest villains of all time.
Re: Larian Teases Baldur's Gate 3's Cruel New Dark Urge Ending
@Ravix Monk was the first class I played as in BG3. I love the vast movement and amount of actions you get in that role. Beating enemies to a pulp in single turns.
Re: Bully Receives New Taiwanese Rating for PS5, PS4 Ahead of Imminent GTA+ Release
Jimmy lad.
Re: PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Gets 7 Minutes of Raw Gameplay, and It Looks Ridiculous
I hate boss fights that go on for too long.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 25
Like Luniz, I got 5 on it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 542
Baldur's Gate 3 and the return of the Prem ⚽️
Re: Never Has a Game Looked So Good Yet So Jank as PS5's Neo Berlin 2087
This new Thunderbirds looks great!
Re: Persona 3 Reload Dev Says P3P's Female Protagonist 'Likely Never Going to Happen'
I started playing P3 Reload but played P3P alongside it. I thought that Kotone's viewpoint felt better.
Re: Square Enix Has Got Fans Talking About a Final Fantasy 13 Remake, Not a Remaster
Lightning > Clive.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Delayed to February 2025 Ahead of Gamescom Blowout
Can't wait to get cocky thinking I can take on two measly bandits only to get clobbered to death again.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Opening Will Make Inquisition's Finale Look 'Like a Minor Inconvenience'
I hope this equates to more than just 'magically spawning enemy waves until the cutscene'.
Re: Ubisoft Suggests More Development Time Required for Future Assassin's Creed Games
For me personally, I don't think they can top AC Odyssey. I absolutely loved it, not for being an Assassin's Creed game, but for the brilliant highs and lows adventures of Kassandra the misthios.
Re: Geralt Voice Actor Confirms Role in The Witcher 4, White Wolf Will Be 'Part of the Game'
I hope it's windy and he says his line.