I am unfortunately playing through the game right now and aside from the novelty of seeing all the characters and game worlds it’s a slog. I started with Hotfuzz on my second profile and for a split moment I thought this could actually be a decent game so started playing it on my main. Also, maybe it’s just me but I’m finding the game to be quite difficult. The lack of level checkpoints and unskipable cut scenes also drags the game down a lot. You have 3 lives and once they’re gone it’s game over and back to the start of the level. Other things like using items is a pain too. A quick heal would be good, but you have to navigate over to and equip the healing item and then hold square to use it, hoping not to get hit by the infinite spawning enemies. Graphics look nice though.
Edit: Also, the story is very barebones and the cutscenes start and stop so abruptly that it ruins the flow of the game. Every time a cutscene starts it’s like being hit in the face with a pie.
Edit: Does anyone know if it’s possible to change worlds at any point? I’m stuck playing the Thing and I want to change it up.
I played Rebirth for 90+ hours on quality mode and it was my favourite gaming experience on PS5 to date. Only complaint was the low quality textures which the pro isn’t fixing from the sounds of things.
@Olmaz why should it be free? Someone took the time to make it and they have a right to be paid for that. I haven’t played it myself but it’s clearly a well made, fun game.
Was hoping they’d do a similar remake like Crash and Spyro but I’ll still take this! I remember first seeing the trailer for it at the beginning of the Casper: A Spirited Beginning VHS. It was better than the film!
@scoobdoo Have you even played it? Because if you can beat the game just by pressing X that’s impressive. Even more so if you played the PS5 version because that’s the default jump button.
There’s plenty more to every fight then just hitting attack and you know it. Other wise you could say the same thing about Demon/Dark Souls, God of War and Devil May Cry.
Just beat a couple bosses from chapter 2. I’d give it an 8/10 so far. My two complaints (that mainly started from chapter 2) are the lack of direction and those bloody archers 😂
I’ve enjoyed Watch_Dogs Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, Fenix Rising and Avatar this gen. They were all fun, well made games and I see Star Wars Outlaws being no different. I know I’ll enjoy it.
If they made a new killzone, socom, resistance or whatever that’s still catering to a specific audience. Maybe people don’t like military shooters and want another 3rd person adventure game like Uncharted or a racing game like MotorStorm or Gran Turismo. I’m not a big fan of Killzone, yet if they released a new one I wouldn’t go into every article about it hoping for it to fail. I would just ignore it and hope the next Sony game is for me.
@Northern_munkey Wukong was days from release without any PS5 footage and no review codes. People were right to be somewhat concerned. This game isn’t out for a long while, so it’s too early to raise any concerns about lack of PS5 footage. Plus they praised Wukong in their preview for it. You really need to let this go.
@Northern_munkey you need to get this idea of scare mongering out of your head. I, like probably most others came to the conclusion that the lack of any console footage throughout development is a worrying sign, long before this preview.
@Frmknst Coming from the PS4 version there’s no denying there is a big upgrade to the graphics. Not that I would have ever called Hunt a bad looking game anyways. As for sterile and empty maps, I don’t know what more they could do? They are perfectly suited to this type of game and packed with tons of interesting highly detailed areas to explore that are pretty atmospheric (especially at night). Plus the open areas make for tense gameplay as you run across them hoping no one is watching you. Out of curiosity, How would you improve the maps?
I’m interested in the game but am definitely waiting for PS5 reviews. I’m hoping it isn’t another Cyberpunk though. I have a feeling the game won’t be anywhere near the quality of the PC version, otherwise why would the developers not want to show any footage at all. If they had it running on consoles at the same level (or close) to the PC version surely they’d want to show it off as it would be one of the best looking games on PS5.
@Randinator123 not sure about the resolution but it’s definitely 60fps. Very smooth too. I did notice slight stutters going into hunt vision next to a clue and more annoyingly when you get shot by other players.
While I didn't much enjoy the beta, I don’t go into every article moaning about the game wishing for it to fail. But yeah, it’s so bad reading all the entitled comments here complaining because Sony isn’t making a game they want. Just get over it and move on. I don’t even think it’s constructive criticism anymore, like people claim. It’s just hate.
Beat the game, getting all endings and it’s very good. Gave me chills a few times actually. My only complaint is that the scares start repeating quite quickly and while it’s not such a big deal with the smaller ones (demons/ghosts hiding or watching you) because they always get me, it does get a tad annoying seeing the same story scares throughout the multiple playthroughs needed for all endings. The ones that make you stop what you’re doing to view them and won’t let you continue until it’s over.
I still enjoy Call of Duty still but when they merged every game together with massive downloads and lots of space required I kinda just stopped buying them. Last game I played was Cold War which I got with my PS5. Shame because I really liked the campaigns.
Been wanting to play Lego Star Wars for a while so I’ll give it a go. I already own Security Breach but it’s actually quite a challenging game. Reminds me of Alien Isolation with the limited saving. I gave up with it because it was quite buggy at launch but hopefully they’ve fixed it all now. Definitely worth a try.
Jesus. Everyone complaining about them adding new content later on down the line. This doesn’t mean the base game is incomplete. Just because they plan ahead so people who enjoy the game can get something new later on doesn’t mean everyone is getting half a game at launch. Oh, it’s Ubisoft better complain even though this is common practice among most developers
My girlfriend and I played it on PS4 and It was a decent game but we never really felt the need to make a base or anything and just beat the story and stopped playing.
I don’t get the hate from people who come in here saying they hate multiplayer/team shooters. That’s the problem. This game wasn’t made for you so just move on and maybe the next Sony game will be something you enjoy. I hate sports games yet I didn’t go into every article about MLB The Show and say how bad the game will be and how I hate it. I just avoided anything written about the game.
@REALAIS You are joking right? The fact that there’s going to be a beta at some point on consoles is proof enough it’s still an MMO. I don’t know how you can’t find that info on the internet.
The framerate mainly dips in the big town, which aside from the occasional monster attack, doesn’t really involve anything that needs a perfectly smooth frame rate. I’ve only been playing for 20 hours so I’m not sure if certain areas tank the performance later on, but if not I think the whole thing has been over exaggerated and people are missing out on a great game.
It’s free and doesn’t take like 300GB of storage. That alone is enough for me to prefer it over COD. I do think it takes too long to kill players though and the net code is still wonky with shots not registering and also being killed around corners. Give it a few months and it’ll be pretty decent I think.
Great remaster. Although I tried to beat all 3 games and the expansions one after the other and got major burnout after beating the second game. More of a game I pop back to every now and then to beat a level or two.
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Re: Mini Review: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged (PS5) - Wonderful Remaster of One of the Best Adventure Games of All Time
I really wanna play it but I can’t justify spending £29.99 on a game I’ve already beaten many times before on many different platforms.
Re: Mini Review: Funko Fusion (PS5) - Bland, Cryptic Nostalgia Bait Lacks LEGO's Charm
I am unfortunately playing through the game right now and aside from the novelty of seeing all the characters and game worlds it’s a slog. I started with Hotfuzz on my second profile and for a split moment I thought this could actually be a decent game so started playing it on my main. Also, maybe it’s just me but I’m finding the game to be quite difficult. The lack of level checkpoints and unskipable cut scenes also drags the game down a lot. You have 3 lives and once they’re gone it’s game over and back to the start of the level. Other things like using items is a pain too. A quick heal would be good, but you have to navigate over to and equip the healing item and then hold square to use it, hoping not to get hit by the infinite spawning enemies. Graphics look nice though.
Edit: Also, the story is very barebones and the cutscenes start and stop so abruptly that it ruins the flow of the game. Every time a cutscene starts it’s like being hit in the face with a pie.
Edit: Does anyone know if it’s possible to change worlds at any point? I’m stuck playing the Thing and I want to change it up.
Re: Fun As Hell Free-to-Play Racing Game Faaast Penguin Slides to PS5 Next Week
I really enjoyed the demo. The title screen and connection error messages were among the best I’ve seen
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Hugely Improved' on PS5 Pro, a 'Night and Day' Difference
I played Rebirth for 90+ hours on quality mode and it was my favourite gaming experience on PS5 to date. Only complaint was the low quality textures which the pro isn’t fixing from the sounds of things.
Re: Astro Bot PS5 Sales 'Aren't Huge' in UK, But There's Still Hope
I WANT TO BUY IT, BUT I’M POOR!
Re: Star Wars Outlaws' Instant Fail Stealth Sections Will Be Reworked in Upcoming PS5 Patch
@tselliot Have you even played it or are you just jumping on the hate bandwagon?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Vampire Survivors?
@BecauseBecause sounds like you’re in the minority and are in fact hard to please
Re: Mini Review: Vampire Survivors (PS5) - Indie Icon Should Come with a Health Warning
@Olmaz why should it be free? Someone took the time to make it and they have a right to be paid for that. I haven’t played it myself but it’s clearly a well made, fun game.
Re: Cult Classic Platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Getting the Remaster Treatment
Was hoping they’d do a similar remake like Crash and Spyro but I’ll still take this! I remember first seeing the trailer for it at the beginning of the Casper: A Spirited Beginning VHS. It was better than the film!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
@scoobdoo Have you even played it? Because if you can beat the game just by pressing X that’s impressive. Even more so if you played the PS5 version because that’s the default jump button.
There’s plenty more to every fight then just hitting attack and you know it. Other wise you could say the same thing about Demon/Dark Souls, God of War and Devil May Cry.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
Just beat a couple bosses from chapter 2. I’d give it an 8/10 so far. My two complaints (that mainly started from chapter 2) are the lack of direction and those bloody archers 😂
Re: Round Up: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
I’ve enjoyed Watch_Dogs Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, Fenix Rising and Avatar this gen. They were all fun, well made games and I see Star Wars Outlaws being no different. I know I’ll enjoy it.
Re: PS5, PC FPS Concord's Poor Player Numbers Have Predictably Gone Viral
If they made a new killzone, socom, resistance or whatever that’s still catering to a specific audience. Maybe people don’t like military shooters and want another 3rd person adventure game like Uncharted or a racing game like MotorStorm or Gran Turismo. I’m not a big fan of Killzone, yet if they released a new one I wouldn’t go into every article about it hoping for it to fail. I would just ignore it and hope the next Sony game is for me.
Re: Preview: Crimson Desert Is Real, Complex, and Potentially Great
@Northern_munkey Wukong was days from release without any PS5 footage and no review codes. People were right to be somewhat concerned. This game isn’t out for a long while, so it’s too early to raise any concerns about lack of PS5 footage. Plus they praised Wukong in their preview for it. You really need to let this go.
Re: PS5 RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Stuns in Short Gameplay Trailer
I really wanted to get into the first one but I just couldn’t figure out the combat. This trailer looks really good though!
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
@Northern_munkey you need to get this idea of scare mongering out of your head. I, like probably most others came to the conclusion that the lack of any console footage throughout development is a worrying sign, long before this preview.
Re: Hunt: Showdown Banishes PS4 Version, Boasts Unreal Engine 5 Visuals on PS5
@Frmknst Coming from the PS4 version there’s no denying there is a big upgrade to the graphics. Not that I would have ever called Hunt a bad looking game anyways. As for sterile and empty maps, I don’t know what more they could do? They are perfectly suited to this type of game and packed with tons of interesting highly detailed areas to explore that are pretty atmospheric (especially at night). Plus the open areas make for tense gameplay as you run across them hoping no one is watching you. Out of curiosity, How would you improve the maps?
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
I’m interested in the game but am definitely waiting for PS5 reviews. I’m hoping it isn’t another Cyberpunk though. I have a feeling the game won’t be anywhere near the quality of the PC version, otherwise why would the developers not want to show any footage at all. If they had it running on consoles at the same level (or close) to the PC version surely they’d want to show it off as it would be one of the best looking games on PS5.
Re: Hunt: Showdown Banishes PS4 Version, Boasts Unreal Engine 5 Visuals on PS5
@Randinator123 not sure about the resolution but it’s definitely 60fps. Very smooth too. I did notice slight stutters going into hunt vision next to a clue and more annoyingly when you get shot by other players.
Game looks really good too.
Re: Concord Pre-Load Available Now on PS5, Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed
While I didn't much enjoy the beta, I don’t go into every article moaning about the game wishing for it to fail. But yeah, it’s so bad reading all the entitled comments here complaining because Sony isn’t making a game they want. Just get over it and move on. I don’t even think it’s constructive criticism anymore, like people claim. It’s just hate.
Re: Mini Review: The Mortuary Assistant (PS5) - Prep Bodies and Banish Demons in This Terrific Horror Title
Beat the game, getting all endings and it’s very good. Gave me chills a few times actually. My only complaint is that the scares start repeating quite quickly and while it’s not such a big deal with the smaller ones (demons/ghosts hiding or watching you) because they always get me, it does get a tad annoying seeing the same story scares throughout the multiple playthroughs needed for all endings. The ones that make you stop what you’re doing to view them and won’t let you continue until it’s over.
Re: Post-Apocalyptic Action RPG Chernobylite 2 Goes Open World in 2025
I’ve owned the first one for a while after buying it for like £3. Still need to commit to it but I liked what I played so far.
Re: Terminator Survivors Delayed, Will Be Back in 2025
Maybe if they showed us some gameplay I’d know if I should be disappointed or not
Re: Mini Review: Valorant (PS5) - A Fantastic, One of a Kind Competitive Shooter
@GilgaMax309 and no one said Valorant was one of a kind either. The reviewer said there was nothing else like it on PS5. Counter Strike isn’t on PS5.
Re: This Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Trailer Is Stupidly High Budget
I still enjoy Call of Duty still but when they merged every game together with massive downloads and lots of space required I kinda just stopped buying them. Last game I played was Cold War which I got with my PS5. Shame because I really liked the campaigns.
Re: Overlooked PS5 RPG Atlas Fallen Just Got Its Game-Changing Reign of Sand Update
Had no idea they were doing this, but I have been meaning to buy it at some point. Might be worth checking out now.
Re: PS Plus Essential Has 3 More PS5, PS4 Games to Download Now
Been wanting to play Lego Star Wars for a while so I’ll give it a go. I already own Security Breach but it’s actually quite a challenging game. Reminds me of Alien Isolation with the limited saving. I gave up with it because it was quite buggy at launch but hopefully they’ve fixed it all now. Definitely worth a try.
Re: Anticipated PS5 Action Adventure Black Myth: Wukong Goes Gold Ahead of August Release
Im just curious how the PS5 version holds up. I don’t think they’ve shown anything but the PC version.
Re: Two Star Wars Outlaws DLC Packs Set for Fall and Spring 2025
Jesus. Everyone complaining about them adding new content later on down the line. This doesn’t mean the base game is incomplete. Just because they plan ahead so people who enjoy the game can get something new later on doesn’t mean everyone is getting half a game at launch. Oh, it’s Ubisoft better complain even though this is common practice among most developers
Re: Well-Liked Action Series Darksiders Will Ride Again in New PS5 Game
Played all of them. Enjoyed all of them. Really looking forward to a new entry.
Re: Popular Survival Sim Green Hell Makes Contact with PS5 Port
My girlfriend and I played it on PS4 and It was a decent game but we never really felt the need to make a base or anything and just beat the story and stopped playing.
Re: Nobody Wants to Die (PS5) - Film Noir Meets Cyberpunk in This Stylish Detective Thriller
@JB_Whiting I’ve played it for about 5 hours now and I’ve not experienced this. Both modes played fine for me.
Re: Horror Hit The Mortuary Assistant Creeping onto PS5, PS4 in August
I played it on pc and it seemed pretty decent. Definitely creepy. If the price is right I’ll pick it up!
Re: Preview: Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
I don’t get the hate from people who come in here saying they hate multiplayer/team shooters. That’s the problem. This game wasn’t made for you so just move on and maybe the next Sony game will be something you enjoy. I hate sports games yet I didn’t go into every article about MLB The Show and say how bad the game will be and how I hate it. I just avoided anything written about the game.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Most Anticipated PS5 Game for the Second Half of 2024?
It’s not on the list, but I’m looking forward to the PS5 release of 7 Days to Die. I even enjoyed the PS4 version.
Re: PS Plus Premium Snags Three-Hour Trials for Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2
I don’t get why you get trophies playing trials. It’s annoying that you may hate a game yet you’ll be stuck with 1% trophies or something
Re: Preview: New World: Aeternum Gets a Fresh Start on PS5, But Can It Stand Out?
@REALAIS You are joking right? The fact that there’s going to be a beta at some point on consoles is proof enough it’s still an MMO. I don’t know how you can’t find that info on the internet.
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Xbox's Sea of Thieves Is Massive on PS5, Helldivers 2 Finally Starts to Slip
Proper addicted to Sea of Theives. I just hope they fix the frequent freezing that can occur
Re: One of PS2's Most Overlooked First-Party Games Is Coming to PS5, PS4
I remember wanting to enjoy this game back in the day but the controls were awful
Re: Final Fantasy 9 Remake Is Almost Certainly Real as Another Database Leak Appears
I reckon it’ll be more along the lines of the Secret of Mana remake they did. With basic cartoony graphics. Nothing big like FF7
Re: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Physical Editions, Coveted Miniature Terrarium Revealed
@Skeletor85 November 17th apparently
Re: Anticipated Horror Game Slitterhead Debuts First Gameplay at SGF
This has been on my radar since it was announced. Was getting worried it might have been canned.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 1.150 Drops as Players Still Wait for Better PS5 Performance
The framerate mainly dips in the big town, which aside from the occasional monster attack, doesn’t really involve anything that needs a perfectly smooth frame rate. I’ve only been playing for 20 hours so I’m not sure if certain areas tank the performance later on, but if not I think the whole thing has been over exaggerated and people are missing out on a great game.
Re: Alien: Rogue Incursion PSVR2 Gameplay Creeps Up on Unsuspecting Holiday 2024 Launch
For a game out later this year you would have thought they’d have more gameplay to show.
Re: Ubisoft Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Is Actually Off to a Strong Start
It’s free and doesn’t take like 300GB of storage. That alone is enough for me to prefer it over COD. I do think it takes too long to kill players though and the net code is still wonky with shots not registering and also being killed around corners. Give it a few months and it’ll be pretty decent I think.
Re: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Earns Physical Edition, Out in September
Great remaster. Although I tried to beat all 3 games and the expansions one after the other and got major burnout after beating the second game. More of a game I pop back to every now and then to beat a level or two.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 529
I’ll be playing some Sea of Thieves tonight and then cracking on with Dragons Dogma II tomorrow with some Humans Fall Flat thrown in for good measure.
Re: Sea of Thieves (PS5) - Xbox's Multiplayer Pirating Is Swashbuckling Fun with Friends
@Bentleyma Good, because you’re going to get a sword, right in it!
Re: Sea of Thieves Fully Playable Now on PS5 via Early Access
Loved the beta! I pre-ordered the standard edition so have to wait until the 30th, but I’m really looking forward to playing it again!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 525
I shall be having some drinks and playing Grounded with my girlfriend tonight. Fun game so far, been wanting to play it for ages!