For an idea of what this MIGHT look like, there's a CGI short on "Love, Death and Robots" with a similar theme. The game reminded me of it everytime you interacted with someone in the world.
I'm glad we'll always have this game. Super sad that BGE2 was in dev hell for too long, not to mention the creative director passing away. It might have been a fun romp in the same universe. Unless a Christmas miracle happens...
While not surprising in the least, it's saddening to see. I love physical media on my shelf and having an actual games library to hand. Not to mention that digital pricing (especially on PSN) is inflated to a disgusting amount. Most likely in the minority on this, but the fact that I can own it and pay less for games are top of the list for preferring physical media.
I'm praying they get Joey Ansah again. It was so sad to see him get pushed aside after all the passion and hard work put into this amazing movie. The best game-movie ever made IMO.
I played Avengers quite a bit. It was great at first. But then I did everything possible and it wasn't updated since. I hope this delivers better than that and I pray I can really enjoy this one. Love Batman stuff and it'll be great if they capture how strong the Court of Owls really is.
@kcarnes9051 Fair point well made. I can get behind "revenge bad" and the fact that neither character got any satisfaction in their quest for revenge. And that there are always two sides to every story good, bad or otherwise. It was nice to come full circle and feeling empty was definitely the goal. For me, I would have preferred to break up each character's story a bit more across a playthrough or trim Abby's timeline a little bit. Didn't hate her at all, but I felt like it took a bit too long to come back around to Ellie.
@kcarnes9051 After the character change, I thought it was a bit too long. Running around with someone else for 4-6hrs was a bit jarring when I played it. Other than that, I thought the game was a great technical achievement, especially how well it ran on PS4. Great scenes, script and acting but I felt those sections took too long and didn't loop around soon enough.
Before anybody eats this article up without salt... (game you love) is not going to be for everyone. I have major issues with TLOU2's pacing myself, but I can see why the Russos love the cinematics in it. ND are known for their amazing set pieces and it stands to reason that two directors would praise it from the lens they're so used to seeing through.
I loved Death Stranding for its lonely open world, delivering packages to people I barely come into contact with, but that's not everyone's cup of tea either.
TLOU2 was dunked on for so many reasons, some of which I agree with and some that I don't. As a game, it's very well made. As a story, its writing wandered too much for me. As a cinematic experience, it has great composition and acting throughout.
Pray that it's not just a website that shows the history of the Playstation life cycle and best titles or something. I really hope this is something we can all look forward to.
This game was kinda DOA, but it could have been something good with a little love. The raids are kinda boring and repetitive, the rewards are mediocre and they don't really offer a range of challenges unless you up the difficulty of the game. Reminds me of Diablo III, which I didn't enjoy much. If they COULD resurrect this game, I'd be on it like a shot.
My monitor downsamples from 4K, but I'd love the option to use 1440p as well. Some cool features here for sure, but the one thing I wish they did overall was revert the message groups back to how they were before. I hate that they're a "group" and you have to leave it.
This is why DisplayPort should be the standard for devices IMO. HDMI varies a lot even now. Sadly, I got stuck with HDMI 2.0 on my 1440p 144hz monitor. Would be nice if we see this implemented in the future.
The only thing I want in a future update is to have a simple message system. No creating a group just to message someone, but still having the option to create one for pals etc. It's an odd system, but maybe things will change when their Discord app drops.
I'd would also like to join the clamouring masses of people who are screaming "DQ8 REMASTER" at this screen right now. I loved that game more than most RPGs I've played over the years.
This news is something I've been looking forward to for ages! Really glad that the gap is closing on how we can chat to our friends on different platforms. Bit of a big ask, but I'd really love it if "Share your Screen" became an option on PS4/5 as well. Sharing your gameplay among pals in real time would be a real treat. Well done, Sony.
Asura's Wrath DLC is the final chapter of the game that's hidden behind a paywall. Sucks, but it's a damn good story. And I'm pretty sure there's no full version of the game on disc that's easily attainable. I'm gonna miss the stores, but I hope they'll find a way to keep some of these games alive.
How many games can they reuse this for, anyway? It doesn't seem to have any real purpose other than to keep rehashing the same type of game, a la Assassin's Creed.
@Kdog Yeah, I can see that too. People are happy with Ellie's journey and where it takes her. As for me, I tried to put myself there but found it very difficult. Aside from how I felt about the writing, everything technical about this game is fantastic too and hats off to all the performers. Thanks for the feedback 🍻
@Onion_Knight Yeah, there are a lot of poorly formed opinions flying around. It's been tough to hear the other side of things elsewhere. Thanks for responding and I hope you enjoy the game all the way through.
@thefirst That's how I treat it as well. I don't like it, but I won't stop others from liking it. That being said, I wouldn't give this game a 10/10 across the board. I didn't go in asking to be "woke", as it were. Still, I'd hate to alter your experience by saying anymore than I have. Glad to hear you're enjoying it, all the same.
@Arugula That's a good quote, for sure. I wish that I could love this game. I really do. Sadly, I found myself just wanting it to be over. It was pretty to look at with some great moments spliced through. The game played REALLY well for me, but it didn't take me with it like the first one did. Thanks !
From someone who bought this game physical and avoided the spoilers, I can praise everything about this game EXCEPT the story. It held no weight for me and I couldn't get invested in anything they were trying to tell me. Its writing just seemed to lead nowhere, except to the credits with not a lot to show for it. Friendly discussion , I'd invite anyone here who considers this a "masterpiece 10/10" game to tell me what did it for them.
@shuvamg009 I'm with you on this one. I'm kinda tired of seeing remakes being so prominent these days. There are plenty as is, so I hope they'll focus on RE8 instead and leave the remakes for another while. Granted, I would totally play a CVX remake. It's been a while since RE7, so a new main title would be great.
I hope everyone enjoys the Yakuza series and that we see plenty more in the west ! Maybe we'll get Kenzan and Isshin localised too.
As of now, working through Y5. Need to get Y6 and Judgement. Y7 is on the way this year. And I'm looking forward to trying out the new battle system. More Yakuza games please.
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Re: Rumour: FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment
Pavlovian experiment where FromSoft hovers over the Bloodborne enhancements button and watches you drool...
... but instead presses the Dark Souls III Remastered button and watches you die inside.
Re: Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 16, and Metaphor: ReFantazio All Get a Boost on PS5 Pro
That's all well and good, but please...
MEET HANAKO AT EMBERS
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Finished with the PS5 Game's $10 Halloween Fatality
Blame WB Games. Don't forget how they put Hogwarts Legacy ads in MK11. NRS would do well to get away from them, but they're in their pocket big time.
Re: Indie Hit Stray to Be Adapted into an Animated Movie
For an idea of what this MIGHT look like, there's a CGI short on "Love, Death and Robots" with a similar theme. The game reminded me of it everytime you interacted with someone in the world.
Re: Iconic PS2 Platformer Beyond Good & Evil Appears to Be Coming to PS5
I'm glad we'll always have this game. Super sad that BGE2 was in dev hell for too long, not to mention the creative director passing away. It might have been a fun romp in the same universe. Unless a Christmas miracle happens...
Re: Every Little Helps! UK Giant Tesco Will Stop Stocking Physical Video Games
While not surprising in the least, it's saddening to see. I love physical media on my shelf and having an actual games library to hand. Not to mention that digital pricing (especially on PSN) is inflated to a disgusting amount. Most likely in the minority on this, but the fact that I can own it and pay less for games are top of the list for preferring physical media.
Re: Here Comes a Returning Challenger! Street Fighter Getting Readied for TV, Film Revival
I'm praying they get Joey Ansah again. It was so sad to see him get pushed aside after all the passion and hard work put into this amazing movie. The best game-movie ever made IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsXeTKQRtj4
Re: Discord Integration Allegedly Imminent for PS5
Great news! Might be a long shot, but I hope we can use the screenshare feature too.
Re: Good News, Bat Fans! Gotham Knights PS5 Has Gone Gold
I played Avengers quite a bit. It was great at first. But then I did everything possible and it wasn't updated since. I hope this delivers better than that and I pray I can really enjoy this one. Love Batman stuff and it'll be great if they capture how strong the Court of Owls really is.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is 'One of the Greatest Games Ever Made' Say Avengers Endgame Directors
@kcarnes9051 Fair point well made. I can get behind "revenge bad" and the fact that neither character got any satisfaction in their quest for revenge. And that there are always two sides to every story good, bad or otherwise. It was nice to come full circle and feeling empty was definitely the goal. For me, I would have preferred to break up each character's story a bit more across a playthrough or trim Abby's timeline a little bit. Didn't hate her at all, but I felt like it took a bit too long to come back around to Ellie.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is 'One of the Greatest Games Ever Made' Say Avengers Endgame Directors
@kcarnes9051 After the character change, I thought it was a bit too long. Running around with someone else for 4-6hrs was a bit jarring when I played it. Other than that, I thought the game was a great technical achievement, especially how well it ran on PS4. Great scenes, script and acting but I felt those sections took too long and didn't loop around soon enough.
Re: Gotham Knights' PS5 Opening Will Be Familiar to Batman Arkham Fans
I really want this to be good... but the laboured voice acting and the one-dimensional combat doesn't look promising.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is 'One of the Greatest Games Ever Made' Say Avengers Endgame Directors
Before anybody eats this article up without salt... (game you love) is not going to be for everyone. I have major issues with TLOU2's pacing myself, but I can see why the Russos love the cinematics in it. ND are known for their amazing set pieces and it stands to reason that two directors would praise it from the lens they're so used to seeing through.
I loved Death Stranding for its lonely open world, delivering packages to people I barely come into contact with, but that's not everyone's cup of tea either.
TLOU2 was dunked on for so many reasons, some of which I agree with and some that I don't. As a game, it's very well made. As a story, its writing wandered too much for me. As a cinematic experience, it has great composition and acting throughout.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version Also Ditched for GTA 6
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined...
Re: Rejoice! Street Fighter 6 Has Rollback Netcode
Fantastic news. Now the dream is to have crossplay with everyone. Failing that, I'd settle for great netcode.
Re: PSP's Ridge Racer 2 Looks Tasty in Upressed PS5, PS4 Screenshots
I've missed these games. If we get Type 4 as well, that'd be a treat.
Re: Looks Like Sony Is Hiring for a 'Newly Created Game Preservation Team'
Pray that it's not just a website that shows the history of the Playstation life cycle and best titles or something. I really hope this is something we can all look forward to.
Re: Return to Monkey Island Revives the Classic Point and Click Series in 2022
How appropriate. You fight like a cow!
Re: Marvel's Avengers Will Rework War Table in PS5, PS4 Patch Next Week
This game was kinda DOA, but it could have been something good with a little love. The raids are kinda boring and repetitive, the rewards are mediocre and they don't really offer a range of challenges unless you up the difficulty of the game. Reminds me of Diablo III, which I didn't enjoy much. If they COULD resurrect this game, I'd be on it like a shot.
Re: RGG Studio Has 'A Lot' of Unannounced Games in Development Alongside Yakuza 8
Fist of the North Star : Lost Paradise II would be sweet.
Re: PS5 Firmware Update Beta Launches Today, Upgrades Parties And Lets You Pin Games
My monitor downsamples from 4K, but I'd love the option to use 1440p as well. Some cool features here for sure, but the one thing I wish they did overall was revert the message groups back to how they were before. I hate that they're a "group" and you have to leave it.
Re: All PS5 Games Running at 120 Frames-Per-Second
This is why DisplayPort should be the standard for devices IMO. HDMI varies a lot even now. Sadly, I got stuck with HDMI 2.0 on my 1440p 144hz monitor. Would be nice if we see this implemented in the future.
Re: GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition Finally Announced for PS5, PS4
@ScottyG I'm with you. One of the most sprawling and exciting R* games ever. 60fps is all I ask.
Re: PS4 Firmware 9.00 Entering Beta Phase, Will Allow You to View PS5 Trophies
The only thing I want in a future update is to have a simple message system. No creating a group just to message someone, but still having the option to create one for pals etc. It's an odd system, but maybe things will change when their Discord app drops.
Re: BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites Sinks Teeth into PS5, PS4
While they're at it... I hope they can port Double Dragon Neon too. I'd love to play that online with friends again.
Re: Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Sets Livestream for 26th May
I'd would also like to join the clamouring masses of people who are screaming "DQ8 REMASTER" at this screen right now. I loved that game more than most RPGs I've played over the years.
Re: Feature: What Discord Integration Could Mean for PS5, PS4
This news is something I've been looking forward to for ages! Really glad that the gap is closing on how we can chat to our friends on different platforms. Bit of a big ask, but I'd really love it if "Share your Screen" became an option on PS4/5 as well. Sharing your gameplay among pals in real time would be a real treat. Well done, Sony.
Re: 10 Digital-Only PS3 Games You Should Buy Before Sony Shuts the PS Store
Asura's Wrath DLC is the final chapter of the game that's hidden behind a paywall. Sucks, but it's a damn good story. And I'm pretty sure there's no full version of the game on disc that's easily attainable. I'm gonna miss the stores, but I hope they'll find a way to keep some of these games alive.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 8.50 Beta Invites Being Sent Out by Sony
If I had my way? Just change Communities to something "Powered by Discord" and we'd be OK. Would bridge the gap for a lot of things. 💚
Re: Warner Bros Under Fire for Patenting Nemesis System
How many games can they reuse this for, anyway? It doesn't seem to have any real purpose other than to keep rehashing the same type of game, a la Assassin's Creed.
Let's hope they see sense.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Teases 'All Sorts of Announcements' for 2021
I would love a port of DQ8. Symphonic OST included or don't bother.
DQ Heroes 3 also. 💚
Re: Monster Hunter Movie Trailer May Bemuse Franchise Fans
If there were anything constructive to say here, fine. But in this case, it's a simple...
No.
Re: You Can Now Rock Out to Over 700 Dynasty Warriors Songs on Spotify and Other Music Services
LU BU ENTERS THE BATTLEFIELD
Re: Metal Gear Solid V PS3 Community Unlocks Secret Cutscene Naturally
Moral of the story : nuke bad
Re: Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 Is a Switch Port, No Upgrade for Existing Dragon Quest XI Players
@Flaming_Kaiser No, I just thought you were as excited as I was haha
Re: Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 Is a Switch Port, No Upgrade for Existing Dragon Quest XI Players
I'm just glad they added the orchestral soundtrack. Hopefully they'll let us play it as intended on PS4 and not Switch. I can only hope...
waits for Digital Foundry comparison video
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
@Kdog Yeah, I can see that too. People are happy with Ellie's journey and where it takes her. As for me, I tried to put myself there but found it very difficult. Aside from how I felt about the writing, everything technical about this game is fantastic too and hats off to all the performers. Thanks for the feedback 🍻
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
@Onion_Knight Yeah, there are a lot of poorly formed opinions flying around. It's been tough to hear the other side of things elsewhere. Thanks for responding and I hope you enjoy the game all the way through.
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
@TheInfiniteYip Nice to hear you can get immersed in the world like that. Really hope you enjoy the rest.
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
@Onion_Knight I just wanna discuss this videogame, that's all.
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
@thefirst That's how I treat it as well. I don't like it, but I won't stop others from liking it. That being said, I wouldn't give this game a 10/10 across the board. I didn't go in asking to be "woke", as it were. Still, I'd hate to alter your experience by saying anymore than I have. Glad to hear you're enjoying it, all the same.
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
@Arugula That's a good quote, for sure. I wish that I could love this game. I really do. Sadly, I found myself just wanting it to be over. It was pretty to look at with some great moments spliced through. The game played REALLY well for me, but it didn't take me with it like the first one did. Thanks !
Re: UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
From someone who bought this game physical and avoided the spoilers, I can praise everything about this game EXCEPT the story. It held no weight for me and I couldn't get invested in anything they were trying to tell me. Its writing just seemed to lead nowhere, except to the credits with not a lot to show for it.
Friendly discussion , I'd invite anyone here who considers this a "masterpiece 10/10" game to tell me what did it for them.
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Reportedly Launching Fall 2020
Calling it. They're ports.
Re: New Dragon Quest Game Is an Action RPG Coming to Consoles in 2021
@Bigkopman I still have my PS2 copy , just in case. But that would bring a tear to my eye. Also, they need to keep the orchestral OST or no buy.
Re: Ratings Changes Could End PS Vita Support from Handheld's Biggest Supporter
SONY : We will end support for the Vita.
"Other" communities: We've only just begun...
Re: The Microphone in PS5's DualSense Controller Will Identify Users and Eliminate Crosstalk
But where do the headphones go ?
Re: Capcom Wants to Know if You're Up for Another Resident Evil Remake
@shuvamg009 I'm with you on this one. I'm kinda tired of seeing remakes being so prominent these days. There are plenty as is, so I hope they'll focus on RE8 instead and leave the remakes for another while. Granted, I would totally play a CVX remake. It's been a while since RE7, so a new main title would be great.
Re: Incoming! Worms Is Set to Return in 2020 with a New Game
I have fond memories of Worms with my friend as a kid. Love this game. But if this turns out to be a Battle Royale...
No chance, Charles Dance.
Re: Guide: Which Yakuza Games to Play and Where to Start
I hope everyone enjoys the Yakuza series and that we see plenty more in the west ! Maybe we'll get Kenzan and Isshin localised too.
As of now, working through Y5. Need to get Y6 and Judgement. Y7 is on the way this year. And I'm looking forward to trying out the new battle system. More Yakuza games please.