@Yagami exactly so that's hardly fair it came out over 20 years ago. Limited due to the technology at the time. If it was a ps4 game that be a different story. I would love a remake
@Zenszulu for me gameplay and story trumps graphics. Sure there are issues like camera angle etc but if you look beyond graphics and look at the ganeplay, story, world building . For its time it was one of the best games . It may lack polish but more than makes up for it in other areas.
@Zenszulu I think your given ps2 games way too much credit . Also it really is, because they're moaning about the graphics, saying it's not polished etc you can't compare it to the sane standards today. The ps2 held less than 5gb on disks compared to the 70gb - 150gb
Unfair review. It's a ps2 game. The main issue that too many games are way too focused in graphics and only last 15-20 hours. Trying to compare a ps2 game to current ps5 games isnt fair . The story/world building and characters are so much better than most modern games if you look past the graphics
Definitely one of sonys worst moves. Sony way overspend for acquiring bungie. I get why though. Sony wanted bungies experience in live service and looking to earn a lot of money with various live service projects/games. However the gaming community is a lot smarter , me and many others are not interested in paying for live service content. I made the mistake of trusting bungie , paying for yearly content from destiny for almost 9 years , after 6/7 years giving content away for free and locking away content because they couldn't handle how big it got , yet ff14 /square enix managed it fine - yes its taken a lot of work after it bombed but they turned it around - a much better partner for live service imo.
It's very nice; depending in the price and release date, I may buy as one of my controllers died. Just in the process of buying my own flat/apartment , so money is a bit tight. Not bought any AAA games for a good 6 months
Been playing trails series since 2011 , started trail in the sky. 2nd and 3rd on pc and played every trail game since - 10/13 platinums , no mention of spinoff nayuta
It's an ok game, expected a better story from the head guy from ff14 , misses a lot from the main games. Elements are pointless,upgraded weapons don't really do a lot , a lot of palette swaps for enemies and ekon abilities are practically the same with different elements across the ekons.
@Max_the_German cheers, saving to buy my own place, been a struggle but almost there . As my current flat/apartment has no insulation and electric heating.cant wait to get out .
Probably none, as currently saving; hardly bought anything in the last 2 years . Loads to catch up on, once I hit my savings goals by end of the summer
Never played a nioh game yet, mainly stick to j-rpgs though have dabbled in elden ring . Generally not a fan of open world gsmes as map is usually cluttered with repetitive tasks and story is stretched too thin
@WafflingHearts I totally get it, easy money. I wish Jak and Daxter got a conclusion and sly racoon. Not many companies are taking risks, a lot of remakes and remasters. There's a lot of good r-rpgs coming out,can't wait for penny blood and armed phantasia next year plus trails into daybreak this july but not much in terms of action/adventure type games. I'd love another true crime/sleeping dogs game . I know big hitters can now take about 5 years to make
@Northern_munkey not been any innovation since ps1/ps2 ,loved the battle systems of shadow hearts and legend of dragoon. I'm hope with the spiritual sequel to shadow hearts - penny blood and wild arms spiritual successor - armed phantasia It comes back in a big way in 2025
In my honest opinion it's because they are spending too much money on making games with no real innovation. Mostly remakes and remasters. Naughty dog remaking a game that's only 2-3, years etc also spiderman 2 cost 300M but it wasn't that different from spiderman 1 , a lot of palette swaps, enemies with the same attacks, similar minigames. It was only the last third of the game that changed things but only slightly also its can be completed in 20/25 hours - not worth the £70 price tag . Not worth 300M. They need to make it fully open world with loads of activities. Would love a spiderman unlimited game set in alternative earth
I played the demo, it reminded of the OG prince of persia released in the late 1980's, not a fan, too many traps . May pick it up when it's on sale under £20 . I still hope they remaster the sands of time. Also ubisoft have shot themselves in the foot by suggesting subscription models -clearly profit greedy. I personally don't subscribe to subscription models , think it's ruining the gaming industry
I heard the main story is only 8 hours and all content can be completed in 18-20 hours. As per this and last gen too much focus on graphics plus had enough of open world stuff Not a fan of avatar , not seen any of the films
@IOI fair enough ; although the rest of that statement is not quite accurate you can get cheaper alternatives , at least in the uk. You can use cdkeys to get a couple quid off or rhe likes of online retailers like shopto which you can buy cheaper psn vouchers. And ps+ subscriptions
@IOI to be fair all digital storefronts take 30% it's not just Sony. I'm pretty sure this was the recent court case between epic store and Google. So if anything it could cause a major shakeup in the way storefronts operate. If the person on the class action win . I mean the reason digital prices are high is to keep standard brick snd mortar shops open though personally I use online retails like the game collection /shopto etc. I rarely buy digital unless there's a really good sale on or exclusive digital deluxe version
There was updates to the T&Cs that if anyone tried exploiting game glitches it's a straight ban , likely scenario and also any toxic behavior is a straight ban
Bg3 for the win, ff16 wasn't great but still second choice Copy and paste enemy skins and aummon abilities were just copies from the first summons abilities with variations on elements , loved the eikon boss battles , thought the end boss was weak narratively ]plus party system wasn't great - overall preferred ff15. Spiderman 2 was also weak at story and pretty much exact same gameplay as spiderman 1 and miles morales . The symbiote combat was a nice addition but not enough to save the lackluster story. So had to pick trails games of course . Also enjoyed assassins creed mirage but bottom 5 as felt ubisoft didn't put a lot of effort in overall. Really look forward to 2024 though Townes of j-rpgs out in the 1st qrtr
As a yakuza vet (played every single game , thats come out in the uk) this article isn't quite accurate. Previous characters from next game in series still get referenced; while it's not one big story its still all related, especially latest like a dragon: gaiden. Also the point the judgement/lost judgement doesn't tie in with like a dragon/ yakuza games isn't entirely true either as Kaito appears in a side quest in like a dragon: gaiden that happens before lost judgement
Agreed! Bloody amazing but very hard game. On my 4th attempt playthrough, over 130 hours now. Tbh there's been no game that's came close, no microtransactions , no content ripped out and remade as dlc, very few bugs. Been very few good games this yeah. Imp spiderman 2 fell short, story wasn't the best and similar/recycled gameplay - venom like power were cool but been don't better . Not many gsme makers take risks anymore. Been a lot of remasters the last couple years
Had my ps5 since launch, later interations have been worse and worse by reducing the heat sink more and more; will mean it'll get warmer more often I would only replace if my ps5 somehow breaks probably skip on the pro as well , as ps6 is meant to be out at the end of 2027/28
@DixyViking that kind of how an rpg works new expansions. Old gear become obsolete. Hell even normal rpgs when you go to a new town you have to buy new weapons and armour personally I haven't been a fan of xestiny since they changed the game model to focus in a battlepass. Grinding over and over to get points. Also a large amount players left it . Especially after spending 300+ for expansions and then bungie gave the gsme away for free, left a bad taste in my mouth . Almost as bad as activision.. not surprising they are losing money. Now Sony using bungie as an example of live service - they are one of the worst examples . I think they made a mistake in buying bungie. Final fantasy 14 / swuare enix would have been a better choice
I'm taking my time with it, going for all the side content - I'm only about 25% through the main story plus its not the main focus - trying to clear some backlog
Used to love these games but with barely any effort from Konami - hard pass. Exactly the same game as on ps3. Might consider the second rumored collection of peace walker, mgs4 etc
I've only played about 8 hours , focusing on clearing some backlog before the J-rpgs come out in jan/feb24. EDIT: There's only been one bug for the crawler puzzles/ miles uncle when the game wasn't recognizing I'd done the puzzle and pull l1/r1 mechanics wasn't loading
Personally I don't rate guerrilla games.mid at best. Horizon forbidden west is a very padded game , typical fare open world game. 1 person leaving/getting the sack wont change much
Passing, it's not bad but a grind once uou reach a certain part. You come to wall and have to spend lot of time grinding, really tries to encourage spending money on microtransactions. I get its a free game and it needs to generate income etc just don't have time for the amount of grinding required . Aa much as I'm a big anime fan I'll keep my money for when the big Jrpgs hit first quarter 24
Got assassins creed mirage, spiderman 2 on 20th, star ocean 2 remake on 2nd Nov but don't see any mention of like a dragon : gaiden: the man who erased his name out 9th November which I'll also be getting
It's not bad but it's more like a hybrid of old and new games but took the bad stuff from valhalla like barricaded doors and a much smaller skill tree. I rekon ubisoft will make basim the main character for the next few games like ezio trilogy
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Re: Summoner (PS2) - Ambitious RPG Remains a Relic of the Past
@Yagami exactly so that's hardly fair it came out over 20 years ago. Limited due to the technology at the time. If it was a ps4 game that be a different story. I would love a remake
Re: Summoner (PS2) - Ambitious RPG Remains a Relic of the Past
@Zenszulu for me gameplay and story trumps graphics. Sure there are issues like camera angle etc but if you look beyond graphics and look at the ganeplay, story, world building . For its time it was one of the best games . It may lack polish but more than makes up for it in other areas.
Re: Summoner (PS2) - Ambitious RPG Remains a Relic of the Past
@Zenszulu I think your given ps2 games way too much credit . Also it really is, because they're moaning about the graphics, saying it's not polished etc you can't compare it to the sane standards today. The ps2 held less than 5gb on disks compared to the 70gb - 150gb
Re: Summoner (PS2) - Ambitious RPG Remains a Relic of the Past
@Czar_Khastik that's because it is a ps2 game 🤣🤣
Re: Summoner (PS2) - Ambitious RPG Remains a Relic of the Past
Unfair review. It's a ps2 game. The main issue that too many games are way too focused in graphics and only last 15-20 hours. Trying to compare a ps2 game to current ps5 games isnt fair . The story/world building and characters are so much better than most modern games if you look past the graphics
Re: This Could Be Your First Look at the PS5 Game from Sony's Newly Established PS Studio
The image doesn't look very sci-fi. I hope it's not more live service stuff
Re: Reaction: Sony's Billion Dollar Bungie Buyout Is Looking More and More Like a Blunder
Definitely one of sonys worst moves. Sony way overspend for acquiring bungie. I get why though. Sony wanted bungies experience in live service and looking to earn a lot of money with various live service projects/games. However the gaming community is a lot smarter , me and many others are not interested in paying for live service content. I made the mistake of trusting bungie , paying for yearly content from destiny for almost 9 years , after 6/7 years giving content away for free and locking away content because they couldn't handle how big it got , yet ff14 /square enix managed it fine - yes its taken a lot of work after it bombed but they turned it around - a much better partner for live service imo.
Re: Gearbox CEO Says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Was 'Wildly Successful', Bigger Than Borderlands
Much better than borderlands 3 imo, I loved the d&d vibe
Re: Scorching Hot PS Store Summer Sale Gets More PS5, PS4 Deals
Can get the majority of these titles cheaper by buying the physical edition from online retailers. Maybe one day digital prices will drop
Re: Poll: Is the Astro Bot PS5 Controller the Best DualSense Yet?
It's very nice; depending in the price and release date, I may buy as one of my controllers died. Just in the process of buying my own flat/apartment , so money is a bit tight. Not bought any AAA games for a good 6 months
Re: Forgotten PS2 Launch RPG Summoner Resurrected for PS5, PS4
I can't wait for this I loved the og summoner, later games weren't as good
Re: Best Trails Games Ranked: Which Trails Games to Play and Where to Start
Been playing trails series since 2011 , started trail in the sky. 2nd and 3rd on pc and played every trail game since - 10/13 platinums , no mention of spinoff nayuta
Re: Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Camo and Healing Systems Revealed
@WhiteRabbit hopefully the pro is out by then
Re: Poll: One Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on Final Fantasy 16?
It's an ok game, expected a better story from the head guy from ff14 , misses a lot from the main games. Elements are pointless,upgraded weapons don't really do a lot , a lot of palette swaps for enemies and ekon abilities are practically the same with different elements across the ekons.
Re: Sony Is Allegedly Pulling PSVR2 Funding, Report Claims
For me it's way too expensive. Same price as a ps5. I have a ps5 and that's enough for me. I'm not gaming much these days as focused on other things
Re: One of PS2's Most Overlooked First-Party Games Is Coming to PS5, PS4
Depends on how it runs , I recently bought g-police and started wars: the phantom menace and thry run terribly on ps5
Re: Poll: Was Summer Game Fest 2024 Great or a Letdown?
Didn't watch as it was announced no major announcements
Re: PS Plus's New PS1 Classics Both Have Platinum Trophies
Couldn't see them on uk PS Store . When are they being released?
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024?
For me, its the first decent month in about a year or so. Been wanting to play tunic , got bored of destiny's grind
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for April and May 2024
@Max_the_German cheers, saving to buy my own place, been a struggle but almost there . As my current flat/apartment has no insulation and electric heating.cant wait to get out .
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for April and May 2024
Probably none, as currently saving; hardly bought anything in the last 2 years . Loads to catch up on, once I hit my savings goals by end of the summer
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Rise of the Ronin?
Never played a nioh game yet, mainly stick to j-rpgs though have dabbled in elden ring . Generally not a fan of open world gsmes as map is usually cluttered with repetitive tasks and story is stretched too thin
Re: First Rise of the Ronin PS5 Review Score Is Sky-High
Any idea of how long it takes to finish ?
Re: Reaction: What Is Happening to the Video Games Industry and Why Are There So Many Layoffs?
@WafflingHearts I totally get it, easy money. I wish Jak and Daxter got a conclusion and sly racoon. Not many companies are taking risks, a lot of remakes and remasters. There's a lot of good r-rpgs coming out,can't wait for penny blood and armed phantasia next year plus trails into daybreak this july but not much in terms of action/adventure type games. I'd love another true crime/sleeping dogs game . I know big hitters can now take about 5 years to make
Re: Reaction: What Is Happening to the Video Games Industry and Why Are There So Many Layoffs?
@Northern_munkey not been any innovation since ps1/ps2 ,loved the battle systems of shadow hearts and legend of dragoon. I'm hope with the spiritual sequel to shadow hearts - penny blood and wild arms spiritual successor - armed phantasia It comes back in a big way in 2025
Re: Reaction: What Is Happening to the Video Games Industry and Why Are There So Many Layoffs?
In my honest opinion it's because they are spending too much money on making games with no real innovation. Mostly remakes and remasters. Naughty dog remaking a game that's only 2-3, years etc also spiderman 2 cost 300M but it wasn't that different from spiderman 1 , a lot of palette swaps, enemies with the same attacks, similar minigames. It was only the last third of the game that changed things but only slightly also its can be completed in 20/25 hours - not worth the £70 price tag . Not worth 300M. They need to make it fully open world with loads of activities. Would love a spiderman unlimited game set in alternative earth
Re: JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Sounds a Lot Like Persona in Reverse
Considering its not persona, it's not really a change in structure ; just like persona is not devil summoner or shin megami tensei
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
I played the demo, it reminded of the OG prince of persia released in the late 1980's, not a fan, too many traps . May pick it up when it's on sale under £20 . I still hope they remaster the sands of time. Also ubisoft have shot themselves in the foot by suggesting subscription models -clearly profit greedy. I personally don't subscribe to subscription models , think it's ruining the gaming industry
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora?
I heard the main story is only 8 hours and all content can be completed in 18-20 hours. As per this and last gen too much focus on graphics plus had enough of open world stuff
Not a fan of avatar , not seen any of the films
Re: Sony Reversing PSN Account Bans, Still Hasn't Offered an Explanation
@IOI fair enough ; although the rest of that statement is not quite accurate you can get cheaper alternatives , at least in the uk. You can use cdkeys to get a couple quid off or rhe likes of online retailers like shopto which you can buy cheaper psn vouchers. And ps+ subscriptions
Re: Sony Reversing PSN Account Bans, Still Hasn't Offered an Explanation
@IOI to be fair all digital storefronts take 30% it's not just Sony. I'm pretty sure this was the recent court case between epic store and Google. So if anything it could cause a major shakeup in the way storefronts operate. If the person on the class action win . I mean the reason digital prices are high is to keep standard brick snd mortar shops open though personally I use online retails like the game collection /shopto etc. I rarely buy digital unless there's a really good sale on or exclusive digital deluxe version
Re: Players Reporting PSN Account Bans in Seemingly Widespread Issue
There was updates to the T&Cs that if anyone tried exploiting game glitches it's a straight ban , likely scenario and also any toxic behavior is a straight ban
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2023?
Bg3 for the win, ff16 wasn't great but still second choice Copy and paste enemy skins and aummon abilities were just copies from the first summons abilities with variations on elements , loved the eikon boss battles , thought the end boss was weak narratively ]plus party system wasn't great - overall preferred ff15. Spiderman 2 was also weak at story and pretty much exact same gameplay as spiderman 1 and miles morales . The symbiote combat was a nice addition but not enough to save the lackluster story. So had to pick trails games of course . Also enjoyed assassins creed mirage but bottom 5 as felt ubisoft didn't put a lot of effort in overall. Really look forward to 2024 though Townes of j-rpgs out in the 1st qrtr
Re: PlayStation Users Set to Lose Hundreds of TV Shows They Paid For
I stopped buying tv stuff on PlayStation since 2 years ago Sony removed films I bought
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for December 2023 and January 2024
Only game I'll be buying is like a dragon: infinite wealth, as bought another 12 months of ps+ essential unless something comes up in ps store sale
Re: Best Yakuza / Like a Dragon Games Ranked: Which Yakuza Games to Play and Where to Start
As a yakuza vet (played every single game , thats come out in the uk) this article isn't quite accurate. Previous characters from next game in series still get referenced; while it's not one big story its still all related, especially latest like a dragon: gaiden. Also the point the judgement/lost judgement doesn't tie in with like a dragon/ yakuza games isn't entirely true either as Kaito appears in a side quest in like a dragon: gaiden that happens before lost judgement
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Is a Lock for Game of the Year, According to Most PlayStation Fans
Agreed! Bloody amazing but very hard game. On my 4th attempt playthrough, over 130 hours now. Tbh there's been no game that's came close, no microtransactions , no content ripped out and remade as dlc, very few bugs. Been very few good games this yeah. Imp spiderman 2 fell short, story wasn't the best and similar/recycled gameplay - venom like power were cool but been don't better . Not many gsme makers take risks anymore. Been a lot of remasters the last couple years
Re: Poll: Are You Buying a PS5 'Slim'?
Had my ps5 since launch, later interations have been worse and worse by reducing the heat sink more and more; will mean it'll get warmer more often I would only replace if my ps5 somehow breaks probably skip on the pro as well , as ps6 is meant to be out at the end of 2027/28
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
Played all though wasn't a big fan of issen
Re: It's Clear to See Why Sony Isn't Calling the New PS5 Model 'Slim'
Isn't the heat sink smaller? I couldn't care less what it looks like, its a box to play games, not the next catwalk model 🤣
Re: SEGA Attempts to Summarise Seven Games of Kiryu in Tiny Like a Dragon Gaiden Trailer
I've played all the games apart from the zombie spinoff and second game with kiryu ancestor . Massive fan. Also played the two judgement games
Re: Bungie CEO Laments 'Sad Day' for Sony Studio Following Layoffs
@DixyViking that kind of how an rpg works new expansions. Old gear become obsolete. Hell even normal rpgs when you go to a new town you have to buy new weapons and armour personally I haven't been a fan of xestiny since they changed the game model to focus in a battlepass. Grinding over and over to get points. Also a large amount players left it . Especially after spending 300+ for expansions and then bungie gave the gsme away for free, left a bad taste in my mouth . Almost as bad as activision.. not surprising they are losing money. Now Sony using bungie as an example of live service - they are one of the worst examples . I think they made a mistake in buying bungie. Final fantasy 14 / swuare enix would have been a better choice
Re: Spider-Man 2 Is Already Doing an Amazing Job of Keeping People Playing on PS5
I'm taking my time with it, going for all the side content - I'm only about 25% through the main story plus its not the main focus - trying to clear some backlog
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1?
Used to love these games but with barely any effort from Konami - hard pass. Exactly the same game as on ps3. Might consider the second rumored collection of peace walker, mgs4 etc
Re: Poll: Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bugs are Apparently a Real Problem, But Have You Had Any?
I've only played about 8 hours , focusing on clearing some backlog before the J-rpgs come out in jan/feb24. EDIT: There's only been one bug for the crawler puzzles/ miles uncle when the game wasn't recognizing I'd done the puzzle and pull l1/r1 mechanics wasn't loading
Re: Veteran PlayStation Exec Has Allegedly Left Sony
Personally I don't rate guerrilla games.mid at best. Horizon forbidden west is a very padded game , typical fare open world game. 1 person leaving/getting the sack wont change much
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Honkai: Star Rail?
Passing, it's not bad but a grind once uou reach a certain part. You come to wall and have to spend lot of time grinding, really tries to encourage spending money on microtransactions. I get its a free game and it needs to generate income etc just don't have time for the amount of grinding required . Aa much as I'm a big anime fan I'll keep my money for when the big Jrpgs hit first quarter 24
Re: PSN Suffered an Enormous Outage Over Night
Ahh, I thought something was up as for some reason I couldn't download a save from playstation cloud
Re: Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for October and November 2023
Got assassins creed mirage, spiderman 2 on 20th, star ocean 2 remake on 2nd Nov but don't see any mention of like a dragon : gaiden: the man who erased his name out 9th November which I'll also be getting
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Mirage?
It's not bad but it's more like a hybrid of old and new games but took the bad stuff from valhalla like barricaded doors and a much smaller skill tree. I rekon ubisoft will make basim the main character for the next few games like ezio trilogy