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Re: The Outer Worlds Text Size Patch Isn't Enough to Stop Players Squinting

Bluetrain7

@JoeBlogs This was a problem in God of War among many other games. The issue for that game was blamed on employees sitting very close to monitors during play testing so the issue was never flagged. It should always be tested from an average home viewing distance away so it doesn’t happen. Always including a slider to increase text size in subtitles and in menus is a no brainer too.

Re: Random: Take an Axe to Your Halloween Pumpkins with These God of War PS4 Stencils

Bluetrain7

I wish they had put these out sooner because I would have used the Kratos stencil.
Pro-tip that I learned last year from a friend:
Tape the stencil to the pumpkin and use a pointed instrument (pen tip, small screwdriver) to poke a series of small holes along the lines where you intend to cut. I always used to free hand with a marker, but the tiny holes allow you to stay in the lines better. You too can, "Be better!"

Re: MediEvil - A Successful Resurrection of a Flawed But Fun Adventure

Bluetrain7

Remaking a PSOne era title should include more than a visual upgrade in my opinion. Game tech and craft have changed so much in 20 years. The fact that the camera and controls were not modified makes zero sense to me. It will likely appeal to a core audience of nostalgia seekers and very few other gamers.

"Stingy checkpoints mean dying will send you back to the very start of a level."
This may be period accurate, but it makes the game a non-starter for me. I had the time as a kid in the PSOne era to replay levels endlessly, but it was frustrating even back then. I think many modern gamers will be turned off by this alone.

I'm very happy for fans of the original game, but I wish it had at least offered optional customizable controls/camera/checkpoints for those of us who want a more modern take on what seems like a wonderful world and character.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 289

Bluetrain7

Fall is in the air, so I've busted out the Halloween season games. First up is Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut. I love Friday the 13th series and the slasher genre, so I can't believe that I have never played this game before. It is gory and hilarious at the same time. A really fun and satisfying puzzle game similar to Hitman GO.

Re: PlayStation Plus September 2019 PS4 Games Announced

Bluetrain7

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but if you honestly believe that the offerings this month are crap then I do not know what your ideal giveaway looks like. It seems like negativity for negativity's sake from many posters. Even if you own or have played both, this month is still an example of the level of games that PlayStation should be giving out with a PS Plus subscription.

Re: Telltale Games Is Coming Back Under New Management

Bluetrain7

I’m really confused by this headline and that one on Polygon. It doesn’t sound like there will be a new version of a company named Telltale Games, but rather that their projects are being revived under a new company banner. Is that correct?

Thus: “Telltale Games Projects Being Revived by New Company”

Re: Sigh! Uncharted Movie Loses Its Director Again

Bluetrain7

They need to let it die. Unless PlayStation Productions has a grand new plan, this cycle will continue indefinitely. There is obviously some mismanagement or creative disagreements which cause a string of five directors to last a year or so in the pre-production phase before very publicly disowning the movie in some cases. The wheels are spinning. But what do I know? Uncharted: The Movie coming July 2035

Re: E3 2019: Marvel's Avengers PS4 Gameplay Leaks Out of Show

Bluetrain7

@Cheski Exactly! Why not show this gameplay publicly? The announcement was very mediocre because they didn’t even really detail how the game is structured and whether there is a full single player campaign. I could care less about a Destiny style online open world. But if it has a single player full story mode like Spider-Man then I’m all in.

Re: Layers of Fear 2 - Tame Scares Are a Slight Dampener on Impressive Sequel

Bluetrain7

This game still seems right up my alley. The review text seemed to be leading to a much lower score than a respectable 7. Still really appreciate the review though as it touched on some gameplay issues that I can now anticipate rather than being surprised by them. I love classic film and atmospheric horror so I do not mind if it is not as scary as Silent Hill. I think there is a broad spectrum of what people gravitate toward in the horror genre in both games and movies. Some want to be disturbed, some to be frightened to the point of sweaty palms, some to be constantly jumping from their seats, and others to bask in a spooky/chilling world. I fall in the latter.

Re: Sony Reconfirms PS5 Features with Official Graphic

Bluetrain7

With indications that Microsoft is going to drop details of their next system at E3, I wonder if Sony is hanging back a bit to counter more effectively. Going first is great, but undercutting the competition and learning from their mistakes may be more valuable. Regardless, a more powerful machine doesn’t necessarily trump a great games lineup as the current gen shows.