@QiaraIris Agreed, and I really went into it optimistic too. But the team behind these remakes can't comprehend subtlety in storytelling at all. As a big fan of the original and to an extent the first remake, it really bummed me out 😓
But seriously Squenix, give us a separate download version of Queens Blood and I'll play the hell out of it 🤩
Legacy of Kain is back! After the remasters we'll just need Defiance to complete the set 🤩 (please don't be like Capcom and make the games unavailable for purchase separately. I'm not over Dino Crisis 😐)
I'm stuck between if I upgrade my PC or pay for a year of PS Plus next year...😖 As a diehard MH fan, I don't see a reality where I don't buy Wilds on day one, though I have some concerns. Overall the beta was good fun all things considered.
The lack of hit stop is definitely part of it. The visual hit effects also seemed to be very weak. As someone who prefers to disable damage numbers, without the numbers there's little feedback in the beta to demonstrate your attacks are actually connecting.
I need an option for "no, but only because I don't have Plus!" 😮💨 Looking forward to Friday tho! Too bad about the performance issues, but as others have noted, hopefully that's just because it's a pre-release build.
Only getting Like a Dragon to continue my LAD/Yakuza physical collection (and the series is stellar in general), and MH Wilds because my PC is in need of some dire upgrades and the spec requirements for Wilds are pretty ridiculous.
There seems to be a worrying lack of glocks, ARs, and shotguns, but I'm sure it's still a good time 😏 Looking forward to buying this one down the line (too many games lately holy moly).
Finally got around to beating the Remaster of the first game, and I'm working on Miles. Hoping to get to 2 maybe some time next year when I find a copy on discount.
There's something vaguely 3rd Birthday about the possession mechanic. Not at all what I was expecting this game to be, but hopefully it ends up better than 3rd Birthday 😅
@yazzika And much to my wife's disappointment, Zed's VA (Jimmy Urine) and associated boss tracks also changed 😞 (tho looking into the controversy surrounding him, it kinda makes sense...)
@get2sammyb To be fair, "Live Service" and "Free to Play" aren't exactly favorable buzz words these days 😅 I'm sure this will certainly find a crowd though, but unless we get another lockdown, surpassing AC is a stiff hurdle!
@Czar_Khastik It seriously makes no sense. Sly Cooper does not have PvP and isn't Live Service, so how would anyone stay invested for more than 10 minutes? 🤔🤷♂️
I'm counting down the days! Looking forward to this with the original being among my all-time favorite games. I'm also likely going to revert to Classic controls, never had an issue with them (though I wouldn't be upset if they just moved the dodge roll to a button...😅).
E3 was great in its glory days, but I can't pretend that it has been even remotely good for the last several years. SGF is just another okay show that took it's place. I'm looking forward to it!
Sly Cooper finally being available for purchase and not stream is great! I hope they keep that ball rolling with 2 and 3. Not sure how they'd pull off 4 without a 'remaster' though...
I heard this is from the same team as the awful "New Gundam Breaker", so I really hope they got it together to make this a solid successor to Breaker 3 😖 Could be my personal GOTY if so!
@Paper_Yoshi I couldn't agree more. One thing that ran through my mind not only through the ending, but through many other parts of the game was "they have no sense of subtlety in storytelling". The building Aerith was in was swarming with whispers, Sephiroth showed up (yet again) as they approached the building, they even had to add multiple phases to Jenova afterwards which reverts from Aerith's theme to Jenova's theme (while Jenova is my favorite FFVII track, it did NOT belong in that boss fight).
To me, it was convoluted and set up an interesting but worrying precedent for the third entry. Not to mention how much emotional impact it sucked away from the big event.
@Mortal That's still missing the point a little, though (note: I have a steam copy of Helldivers II and own a PS5 so this whole topic doesn't upset me personally).
For the people that can easily make a burner PSN account (for their unsupported region) with a fake locale, the concern is IF Sony did any checks on the account, there's the potential for an account ban, and they would of course lose the ability to Helldive. It's very unlikely, but still a possibility, so not a completely bulletproof solution. That being said, I spoofed a Japanese PSN account back on the PS3 and it's still active, so they'd most likely be safe 🤷♂️
I too have been hoodwinked by the old continue options, especially on the final boss 😑 Oh the fury...lol Oh well, having completed it now, I won't be returning any time soon.
Remake Black Panther (from the PSP) first! While 3 is one of my least favorites, it is still a great game, so it would be cool to see a Kiwami treatment.
This looks incredible. Tenkaichi 3 is one of my all-time favorite DB games, and this is looking like it'll deliver! I just hope there's an option to reduce the camera shake a little, as it seemed to jitter around alot during combos.
Gods Eater Burst is a big surprise, being the PSP entry that already has an expanded PS4 port (God Eater Resurrection). I might dip back into Lost Frontier, it's a decent Jak game, and a peek at what could have been if the series kept going.
I'm genuinely excited for this one. There's something so alluring to me about a good desert wasteland game (I blame Desert Punk), and this one is looking very promising!
Oh boy...Well my wife is a huge DC fan, so I still have a copy reserved for her. Here's hoping it ends up okay 😅 I'm still glad they're patching in offline mode after launch.
All I wanted from this release was for it to top Tenkaichi 3's roster size not counting any potential DLC additions. I'm concerned no longer, this game looks beautiful!
Very excited to give this a go. I came onboard the Tekken train with Tekken 3. Unfortunately the modern $70 MSRP is still a steep asking price, so I'll probably purchase at a discount and when Eddy is available. As an aside, I can't get past how hideous and out of place these avatars are 🤔
I got several hours into vanilla Persona 5 when I first got my PS5, then a friend gifted me a copy of Royal, so I had to start all over again and got burned out. I'll play Tactica eventually, but I still want to beat Royal before playing the spinoffs.
This game does look very pretty and overall a step up from Tekken 7! Though I gotta admit, if Eddy and/or Christie are absent, it probably won't be a day one buy for me 😞
@MikeOrator Bro I know 😆💀 I've just been so excited to play Like a Dragon that I realized I have a lot of catching up to do! No complaints though, it's been a good time.
I'm so excited to play this one! I finally beat Yakuza 5 over the weekend, so once I beat 6 and Like a Dragon, I'll crack open my Gaiden copy from Playasia 😎
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Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Third Entry 'Won't Cheat' with the Airship
@QiaraIris Agreed, and I really went into it optimistic too. But the team behind these remakes can't comprehend subtlety in storytelling at all. As a big fan of the original and to an extent the first remake, it really bummed me out 😓
But seriously Squenix, give us a separate download version of Queens Blood and I'll play the hell out of it 🤩
Re: 17 Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Legacy of Kain is back! After the remasters we'll just need Defiance to complete the set 🤩 (please don't be like Capcom and make the games unavailable for purchase separately. I'm not over Dino Crisis 😐)
Re: Empire of the Ants' Creepy-Crawlies Will Move at 60fps on PS5 Pro
Ant fans will eat this up. Me? I play Earth Defense Force to blow up ants 🐜🫡🐜
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta?
I'm stuck between if I upgrade my PC or pay for a year of PS Plus next year...😖 As a diehard MH fan, I don't see a reality where I don't buy Wilds on day one, though I have some concerns. Overall the beta was good fun all things considered.
Re: Fans Work Out Why Monster Hunter Wilds Feels So Weird and Weightless in PS5 Beta
The lack of hit stop is definitely part of it. The visual hit effects also seemed to be very weak. As someone who prefers to disable damage numbers, without the numbers there's little feedback in the beta to demonstrate your attacks are actually connecting.
Re: Showa American Story Reveals the Craziest PS5 Trailer of 2024
I sincerely hope this ends up being good, because this trailer makes me so happy 😭
Re: Poll: Are You Playing the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta?
I need an option for "no, but only because I don't have Plus!" 😮💨 Looking forward to Friday tho! Too bad about the performance issues, but as others have noted, hopefully that's just because it's a pre-release build.
Re: Video: 2025 Is Shaping Up to Be PS5's Best Year Yet
Only getting Like a Dragon to continue my LAD/Yakuza physical collection (and the series is stellar in general), and MH Wilds because my PC is in need of some dire upgrades and the spec requirements for Wilds are pretty ridiculous.
Re: Sonic X Shadow Generations (PS5) - Shadow the Star of This Splendid Platforming Package
There seems to be a worrying lack of glocks, ARs, and shotguns, but I'm sure it's still a good time 😏 Looking forward to buying this one down the line (too many games lately holy moly).
Re: Poll: One Year Later, How Would You Rate Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5?
Finally got around to beating the Remaster of the first game, and I'm working on Miles. Hoping to get to 2 maybe some time next year when I find a copy on discount.
Re: Lords of the Fallen PS5 Sequel Prioritising 'Elevated Production Values', More 'Commercial' Art Style
I hope they stick to tradition and name the sequel "Lords of the Fallen"!
Re: Poll: Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
Nah, I'd rather pump funds that high into upgrading my PC so that the base PS5 can be my last PlayStation ever.
Re: Slitterhead Is the Siren Successor for PS5, PS4 You've Been Craving
There's something vaguely 3rd Birthday about the possession mechanic. Not at all what I was expecting this game to be, but hopefully it ends up better than 3rd Birthday 😅
Re: PS4 Players Won't Have to Wait Long for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
@yazzika And much to my wife's disappointment, Zed's VA (Jimmy Urine) and associated boss tracks also changed 😞 (tho looking into the controversy surrounding him, it kinda makes sense...)
Re: Floatopia Could Surpass Animal Crossing on PS5
@get2sammyb To be fair, "Live Service" and "Free to Play" aren't exactly favorable buzz words these days 😅
I'm sure this will certainly find a crowd though, but unless we get another lockdown, surpassing AC is a stiff hurdle!
Re: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (PS2) - Charming PS2 Platformer Can Still Steal Our Hearts
@Czar_Khastik It seriously makes no sense. Sly Cooper does not have PvP and isn't Live Service, so how would anyone stay invested for more than 10 minutes? 🤔🤷♂️
Re: Preview: Dead Rising Plays and Looks Like a Dream in PS5 Deluxe Remaster
I'm counting down the days! Looking forward to this with the original being among my all-time favorite games. I'm also likely going to revert to Classic controls, never had an issue with them (though I wouldn't be upset if they just moved the dodge roll to a button...😅).
Re: 14 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for June 2024
Yo Daxter?! I think we finally have all of the Jak series in one place!
Re: Halo 1 Remaster Being Considered for PS5, New Report Claims
If this happened, I would buy a copy just to set on my shelf as a reminder of how absolutely bizarre it is that this thing exists.
Re: Poll: Are You Hyped for Summer Game Fest 2024?
E3 was great in its glory days, but I can't pretend that it has been even remotely good for the last several years. SGF is just another okay show that took it's place. I'm looking forward to it!
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
Sly Cooper finally being available for purchase and not stream is great! I hope they keep that ball rolling with 2 and 3. Not sure how they'd pull off 4 without a 'remaster' though...
Re: Capcom Hits Record High Profits for Seventh Year in a Row
Great to hear. I will always be a diehard Capcom supporter thanks to series like Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Ace Attorney, and Devil May Cry!
Re: Gundam Breaker 4 August Release Date Revealed in the Goofiest Trailer You'll See Today
I heard this is from the same team as the awful "New Gundam Breaker", so I really hope they got it together to make this a solid successor to Breaker 3 😖 Could be my personal GOTY if so!
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Ending?
@Paper_Yoshi I couldn't agree more. One thing that ran through my mind not only through the ending, but through many other parts of the game was "they have no sense of subtlety in storytelling". The building Aerith was in was swarming with whispers, Sephiroth showed up (yet again) as they approached the building, they even had to add multiple phases to Jenova afterwards which reverts from Aerith's theme to Jenova's theme (while Jenova is my favorite FFVII track, it did NOT belong in that boss fight).
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Ending?
To me, it was convoluted and set up an interesting but worrying precedent for the third entry. Not to mention how much emotional impact it sucked away from the big event.
Re: Helldivers 2 PC Players Blindsided by Seemingly Sudden PSN Account Requirement
@Mortal That's an excellent point! At the end of the day, PC players are making a mountain out of an anthill here 😮💨
Re: Helldivers 2 PC Players Blindsided by Seemingly Sudden PSN Account Requirement
@Mortal That's still missing the point a little, though (note: I have a steam copy of Helldivers II and own a PS5 so this whole topic doesn't upset me personally).
For the people that can easily make a burner PSN account (for their unsupported region) with a fake locale, the concern is IF Sony did any checks on the account, there's the potential for an account ban, and they would of course lose the ability to Helldive. It's very unlikely, but still a possibility, so not a completely bulletproof solution. That being said, I spoofed a Japanese PSN account back on the PS3 and it's still active, so they'd most likely be safe 🤷♂️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 526
Sand Land! I've been anticipating this game since the reveal trailer and it's been a blast so far.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Rage-Inducing Retry Wording Has Been Quietly Re-Worked
I too have been hoodwinked by the old continue options, especially on the final boss 😑 Oh the fury...lol Oh well, having completed it now, I won't be returning any time soon.
Re: Next Like a Dragon Game Isn't Kiwami 3, But the Yakuza 3 Remake Is Happening 'Sooner or Later'
Remake Black Panther (from the PSP) first! While 3 is one of my least favorites, it is still a great game, so it would be cool to see a Kiwami treatment.
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay Showcase Is Visually Stunning, Confirms a Bunch of Characters
This looks incredible. Tenkaichi 3 is one of my all-time favorite DB games, and this is looking like it'll deliver! I just hope there's an option to reduce the camera shake a little, as it seemed to jitter around alot during combos.
Re: 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Gods Eater Burst is a big surprise, being the PSP entry that already has an expanded PS4 port (God Eater Resurrection). I might dip back into Lost Frontier, it's a decent Jak game, and a peek at what could have been if the series kept going.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
I am playing today...once it finishes the longest install ever 😖
Re: Sand Land Gameplay Overview Is Our Best Look at the PS5, PS4 Adventure Yet
I'm genuinely excited for this one. There's something so alluring to me about a good desert wasteland game (I blame Desert Punk), and this one is looking very promising!
Re: Suicide Squad Already Taken Offline as Glitch Completes the Game for Early Access Players
Oh boy...Well my wife is a huge DC fan, so I still have a copy reserved for her. Here's hoping it ends up okay 😅 I'm still glad they're patching in offline mode after launch.
Re: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Seems to Confirm 164 Playable Character Forms
All I wanted from this release was for it to top Tenkaichi 3's roster size not counting any potential DLC additions. I'm concerned no longer, this game looks beautiful!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
I'm looking forward to it, but I still have to beat Like a Dragon and Gaiden first!
Re: Earth Defense Force 6 Calls In a March 2024 Western Release on PS5, PS4
I can't wait! Been an adamant EDF fan since 2017 on 360. I hope the Steam port launches the same day as the PS4/5 ports!
Re: Tekken 8 (PS5) - Next-Gen Tekken Is a Modern Fighting Game Masterclass
Very excited to give this a go. I came onboard the Tekken train with Tekken 3. Unfortunately the modern $70 MSRP is still a steep asking price, so I'll probably purchase at a discount and when Eddy is available. As an aside, I can't get past how hideous and out of place these avatars are 🤔
Re: Insane Looking PS5 Action Game Black Myth: Wukong Finally Has an August 2024 Release Date
One day before my birthday next year?! Happy bday to me 😎
Re: PlayStation Fans Quickly Noticed Solid Snake's Fortnite Booty Nerf
For the sake of fairness, most female booties seem to be sculpted to normal proportions/shapes in this game, so why nerf the male booties, Fortnite? 🤔
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Persona 5 Tactica?
I got several hours into vanilla Persona 5 when I first got my PS5, then a friend gifted me a copy of Royal, so I had to start all over again and got burned out. I'll play Tactica eventually, but I still want to beat Royal before playing the spinoffs.
Re: Suicide Squad Returns with All-New PS5 Gameplay
This will be a hard game to defend after the servers are inevitably shuttered and the entire game becomes lost media.
Re: Tekken 8 Pro Showcase Makes the Game Look Incredibly Good
This game does look very pretty and overall a step up from Tekken 7! Though I gotta admit, if Eddy and/or Christie are absent, it probably won't be a day one buy for me 😞
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Writer Warns Against Weird Fan Requests to 'Kill' Certain Characters
I just want Cait Sith to be unceremoniously executed, I don't see the issue with my request...🤔😉
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (PS5) - 'Smaller' Yakuza Game Is Still a Damn Good Time
@MikeOrator Bro I know 😆💀 I've just been so excited to play Like a Dragon that I realized I have a lot of catching up to do! No complaints though, it's been a good time.
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (PS5) - 'Smaller' Yakuza Game Is Still a Damn Good Time
I'm so excited to play this one! I finally beat Yakuza 5 over the weekend, so once I beat 6 and Like a Dragon, I'll crack open my Gaiden copy from Playasia 😎
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1?
I have it pre-ordered and it's probably sitting on the patio waiting for me. I'm excited to jump back in! SNAAAAAKE!
Re: Veteran PlayStation Exec Has Allegedly Left Sony
Eh, the Playstation I loved growing up with already died with the closure of Japan Studios. Best of wishes to Booth.
Re: Mini Review: Hellboy Web of Wyrd (PS5) - Visually Striking, But Fails to Inspire as a Brawler
And yet, another mediocre game adaption of an excellent character 😞 Why can't they get it right?