This game is a masterpiece. Cannot wait to play it again and then complete Yuffies story after. Still on Mass Effect 2 though, so I have a little while. Maybe when I get done with these, Ratchet and Clank will be cheaper.
Good review sir. Appreciate the opinions. All the criticism you see here is why some sites have stopped giving scores. Glad you guys still do.
Anyways, the length of the game, the fact that there isn't a lot of new things, solidified it for me that it's not worth 70 dollars. I'll get it when it's 50-60.
I don't know why people don't think a game can be developed for a more powerful platform and a scaled down to meet the requirements of a lower performing platform. It happens all the time when games are developed on PC and put on console.
As long as the PS5 features are all accounted for, like DualSense, higher framerates and resolution, better audio, and all of that is downgraded for PS4 then I don't care.
As long as the PS5 versions of the games make full use of all of the PS5 additions, like the dualsense, power, sound etc, I don't really care about it also coming to PS4. Yeah they lied, but didn't care then, don't care now as long as PS5 is fully implemented.
@Dan_ozzzy189 I think it is less Americanised and more globalized. Which is fine. Common language and terms are a good thing. The majority of English that Americans speak came from the UK so take solace in that.
@Kienda I think a lot of Americans are European descendants, so we are all family. Let's just not let this stuff bother us is all I'm saying. Worldwide companies use the term Fall. Sorry but America is massive compared to the UK, it's just the way it is.
@Bamila I'm sure this has been in the works for awhile and some companies are trying to not cannibalize their own sales by saying a native PS5 version is coming in the future. Then you may have a lot saying well I will wait for the best version of it. I think chances of this coming to PS5 natively are very high.
You're either a super dramatic person, or you need some help if this kind of thing bothers you. Maybe look into meditation? Or look into things to redirect that passion, like help feeding the poor?
@commentlife I think there is a 7 day trial. I did the trial myself a few months ago and ended up canceling. As a long time Playstation fan, I've played most games worth playing. For someone new to the ecosystem it is a great way to start playing a huge library for nominal entry fee, so probably a great deal for you.
Pretty bummed after playing the demo. The fighting is good but I was out on the story vignettes. I can't stand how most JRPGs these days switch to a comic style vignette and take you completely out of the game. It's laziness in my mind so they can show characters in anime instead of having to sync VA to in-game animations. I may still get it, but its definitely bargain bin when there is a lull in releases.
I can't wait to find the time to read this whole review.
I personally view these games at the pinnacle of RPGs along with FFVII. The value for the money here is incredible, and having all of them with all DLCs 4k60fps in one package is frankly amazing. Loving going through them again.
The game looks incredible. The way she mentions things as she is about to do them. The event scripting that must be going on behind the scenes. Just incredible.
God I hate Sega. Not much better than Konami in my eyes. We will never get another Shining Force or Dragon Force game because they are too busy re-releasing Sonic crap over and over.
@Yinx Comment was totally tongue in cheek with a reference to the gameplay being short but the difficulty turned up to make the experience longer. Honestly, I am happy to see a game like Returnal in the top ten, it's better than another run of the mill shooter or ubisoft open worlder. Unique games selling well is a good thin regardless of how you/I/anyone feels about this one in particular.
@Jayofmaya I think its got a low rate because it's a giveaway on a fairly content starved system. So literally every single person with a PS5 has checked it out, even people that have no interest in it. Whereas other games, people generally buy them because they are interested in them, which should lead to a higher platinum rate. I base all of this on the fact that I know nothing about anything and I'm probably wrong but like to act like I know what I'm talking about.
I was pretty excited for this originally, but then bad reviews came out and I lost interest. I like the idea and setting, but I prefer more of a Tactics/Fire Emblem style of strategy and less XCOM.
@WallyWest Are there any prerequisites though? Like someone starting out brand new would need to fix their ship, upgrade hyperspace, etc etc etc. I think 3 to 4 hour quote is probably for a current player with a lot of the capabilities unlocked that takes many many hours to build up to. Could be wrong though.
This is really awesome. Unfortunately, like the first poster, the game has become overwhelming when trying to get back in. I spent several hours just trying to figure out how to get perpetual power to my base. I spent hundreds of hours on the game before some of the bigger updates - it was a time sink before but even more so now.
Was super fun back in the day, but I think only because we had a big group of friends always hanging out and playing it. Unfortunately, those times have passed me by.
Looks pretty cool, but definitely need to see what the saving is like. I don't mind dying a lot in games like these, but playing the same things over and over to get back to a boss or whatever (looking at you hollow knight)..ain't nobody got time for that
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Re: Spiritual Suikoden Successor Eiyuden Chronicle Now Aiming for 2023 Release on PS5, PS4
I know it's a ways off but I check news on this game monthly. Please end up good!!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5) - A Welcome PS5 Upgrade, and Yuffie Stars in a Short but Solid Expansion
This game is a masterpiece. Cannot wait to play it again and then complete Yuffies story after. Still on Mass Effect 2 though, so I have a little while. Maybe when I get done with these, Ratchet and Clank will be cheaper.
Re: Jim Ryan on Cyberpunk 2077: Sony Didn't Want to 'Sell a Game That Might Result in a Bad Experience'
Wow never seen Life of Black Tiger. Hopefully we get it on PS Plus soon.
Re: Naughty Dog Seeking to Bring Studio's Trademark Ambition and Quality to Multiplayer Project
Nooooooooooooo
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) - Intergalactic Stunner Puts PS5's Power on Display
@get2sammyb
Good review sir. Appreciate the opinions. All the criticism you see here is why some sites have stopped giving scores. Glad you guys still do.
Anyways, the length of the game, the fact that there isn't a lot of new things, solidified it for me that it's not worth 70 dollars. I'll get it when it's 50-60.
Thanks
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
Me to brain: This actually doesn't come out next week. It comes out when the price gets to 60 dollars or less.
Repeat 100 x
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Patch 1.02 Released, Lets You Transfer Save Data to Intergrade on PS5
@wiiware It's not really that complicated lol
Re: Rumour: Decision to Bring Gran Turismo 7 to PS4 Made 'Fairly Recently'
I don't know why people don't think a game can be developed for a more powerful platform and a scaled down to meet the requirements of a lower performing platform. It happens all the time when games are developed on PC and put on console.
As long as the PS5 features are all accounted for, like DualSense, higher framerates and resolution, better audio, and all of that is downgraded for PS4 then I don't care.
Re: PS3 Received a New Firmware Update, By the Way
That picture brings back old wounds of YLOD on my backwards compatible PS3. Still so mad at Sony for that
Re: Talking Point: Did Sony Lie About PS5?
As long as the PS5 versions of the games make full use of all of the PS5 additions, like the dualsense, power, sound etc, I don't really care about it also coming to PS4. Yeah they lied, but didn't care then, don't care now as long as PS5 is fully implemented.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Dan_ozzzy189 I think it is less Americanised and more globalized. Which is fine. Common language and terms are a good thing. The majority of English that Americans speak came from the UK so take solace in that.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Kienda I think a lot of Americans are European descendants, so we are all family. Let's just not let this stuff bother us is all I'm saying. Worldwide companies use the term Fall. Sorry but America is massive compared to the UK, it's just the way it is.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Bamila I'm sure this has been in the works for awhile and some companies are trying to not cannibalize their own sales by saying a native PS5 version is coming in the future. Then you may have a lot saying well I will wait for the best version of it. I think chances of this coming to PS5 natively are very high.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Dan_ozzzy189 "It's grating beyond belief"
You're either a super dramatic person, or you need some help if this kind of thing bothers you. Maybe look into meditation? Or look into things to redirect that passion, like help feeding the poor?
Re: PS Now June 2021 Update Adds The Witcher 3, Sonic Games, Slay the Spire, and More
@commentlife I think there is a 7 day trial. I did the trial myself a few months ago and ended up canceling. As a long time Playstation fan, I've played most games worth playing. For someone new to the ecosystem it is a great way to start playing a huge library for nominal entry fee, so probably a great deal for you.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Gets a 10 from me. Some of the best games ever.
Re: Aloy Trends As Fans Discuss Horizon Forbidden West Hero
Her face is definitely fatter, but I don't give a flooded dam.
Re: Scarlet Nexus PS5, PS4 Demo Available to Download Now
Pretty bummed after playing the demo. The fighting is good but I was out on the story vignettes. I can't stand how most JRPGs these days switch to a comic style vignette and take you completely out of the game. It's laziness in my mind so they can show characters in anime instead of having to sync VA to in-game animations. I may still get it, but its definitely bargain bin when there is a lull in releases.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition (PS4) - An Enriching, Engrossing, Excellent Trilogy, Now Better Than Ever
I can't wait to find the time to read this whole review.
I personally view these games at the pinnacle of RPGs along with FFVII. The value for the money here is incredible, and having all of them with all DLCs 4k60fps in one package is frankly amazing. Loving going through them again.
Re: All Signs Point to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS Now
Toss a coin to Pee essS Now, OH valley of empty, OH valley of emptyyy....
Toss a coin to Pee esssS Now, the selections a tradgedyyyyy...ohwhoawhoa
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Mesmerises in 14 Minute Gameplay Sequence
The game looks incredible. The way she mentions things as she is about to do them. The event scripting that must be going on behind the scenes. Just incredible.
Re: Sonic Origins Brings the Genesis Classics Back in a New Collection
God I hate Sega. Not much better than Konami in my eyes. We will never get another Shining Force or Dragon Force game because they are too busy re-releasing Sonic crap over and over.
Hate. It's how I really feel.
Re: April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
@Kidfried haha...yeah and Returnal doesn't try to sell you card packs
Re: April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
@Yinx Comment was totally tongue in cheek with a reference to the gameplay being short but the difficulty turned up to make the experience longer. Honestly, I am happy to see a game like Returnal in the top ten, it's better than another run of the mill shooter or ubisoft open worlder. Unique games selling well is a good thin regardless of how you/I/anyone feels about this one in particular.
Re: Spinoff RPG Dragon Quest Treasures Announced, Starring Erik from Dragon Quest XI
Insider news:
Square held one game back from announcement today, itwill be
Dragon Quest: Pleasures starring Sylvando
You heard it here first guys, hit me up on my patreon: gimme_tips_for_fake_game_news
Re: April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
Glad to see Returnal not getting the top spot after releasing with realistically 5 hours of gameplay at 70 dollars
**Hides under bridge
Re: Uncharted 4 Heading to PC, Investor Presentation Claims
The real terror here is the GAAS part of the slide
Re: Action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Gets a Pretty Good Looking Gameplay Trailer
Yuan to pre-order our game?
Re: Sony Exploring Ways to Bring 'Wonderful' PlayStation Franchises to Mobile
@B_Lindz Are you still on PS4? The PS5 remote play is much improved. I love using the Razer Kishi to wirelessly play PS5. I have a 400mbps connection.
Re: Sony Exploring Ways to Bring 'Wonderful' PlayStation Franchises to Mobile
This is the downfall of Sony. The Ratchet and Clank gacha game will generate so much revenue, that it will overtake all other projects.
No more TVs, projectors, audio equipment, cute robots, Playstation, just gachas. Gachas all the time.
Re: Action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Gets a Pretty Good Looking Gameplay Trailer
I just want everyone to know that Shangmo are a bunch of posers
Re: Biomutant (PS4) - The Classic Case of What Could Have Been
Hey guys it has a 98 on closedcritique.com
Pre-order opened!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 377
@Jayofmaya I think its got a low rate because it's a giveaway on a fairly content starved system. So literally every single person with a PS5 has checked it out, even people that have no interest in it. Whereas other games, people generally buy them because they are interested in them, which should lead to a higher platinum rate. I base all of this on the fact that I know nothing about anything and I'm probably wrong but like to act like I know what I'm talking about.
Re: Make It Count with Empire of Sin's First Paid Expansion
I was pretty excited for this originally, but then bad reviews came out and I lost interest. I like the idea and setting, but I prefer more of a Tactics/Fire Emblem style of strategy and less XCOM.
Re: Poll: Who's Your Favourite Mass Effect Legendary Edition Squadmate?
Love Garrus, but like Thane better
Re: Gold Rush, the Discovery TV Show, Is Getting a PS4 Game
Would be hilarious if the Discovery acquisition led to Netherrealm studios creating a Fixer to Fabulous game
FINISH IT!!! (The house)
Re: Gold Rush, the Discovery TV Show, Is Getting a PS4 Game
CEO: What is the narrowest target audience we could create a game for?
Developer: Have I got an idea for you..
Re: Iconic Mass Effect Starship SSV Normandy SR1 Makes No Man's Sky Cameo
@WallyWest Are there any prerequisites though? Like someone starting out brand new would need to fix their ship, upgrade hyperspace, etc etc etc. I think 3 to 4 hour quote is probably for a current player with a lot of the capabilities unlocked that takes many many hours to build up to. Could be wrong though.
Re: Iconic Mass Effect Starship SSV Normandy SR1 Makes No Man's Sky Cameo
This is really awesome. Unfortunately, like the first poster, the game has become overwhelming when trying to get back in. I spent several hours just trying to figure out how to get perpetual power to my base. I spent hundreds of hours on the game before some of the bigger updates - it was a time sink before but even more so now.
Re: Technical Issues Restrict Biomutant to Just 1080p, 60fps on PS5
@Juanalf Yeah these comments about not being able to tell 4k from 1080p..wtf...they must be using a composite cable!
Re: Technical Issues Restrict Biomutant to Just 1080p, 60fps on PS5
Definitely a wait for reviews type of game. Has a lot of potential.
Re: Lies of P Is a Pinocchio-Inspired Souls-Like Action RPG Coming to PS5
What!?
Weird!
I'm interested.
Re: Psychonauts 2 Gameplay Looks So Vibrant and Experimental
Guys I heard Sony is buying Microsoft and making Starfield a Switch timed exclusive
Re: TimeSplitters Is Officially Coming Back, Developed By Reformed Free Radical Design
Was super fun back in the day, but I think only because we had a big group of friends always hanging out and playing it. Unfortunately, those times have passed me by.
Re: The Falconeer: Warrior Edition Soars onto PS5, PS4 This August
This looks pretty fun, maybe we'll get as a plus game in the future
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Gets Loads of Glorious PS5 Screenshots, Stunning Key Art
Surely Pushsquare will review and let us know if it's worth 20!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Gets Loads of Glorious PS5 Screenshots, Stunning Key Art
@glassmusic No, only upgrade to PS5 version is free if you bought the game on PS4 previously. DLC is extra.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Gets Loads of Glorious PS5 Screenshots, Stunning Key Art
Can't wait to play this masterpiece again with PS5 upgrades and Yuffie content!
Re: Zurkon Jr. Guides Us Through Weapons and Traversal in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Video
One moment, need a change of pants
Re: PlayStation Talents Brings Aeterna Noctis to PS5, PS4 in December
Looks pretty cool, but definitely need to see what the saving is like. I don't mind dying a lot in games like these, but playing the same things over and over to get back to a boss or whatever (looking at you hollow knight)..ain't nobody got time for that