@Cloud39472 I agree, the game is extremely impressive but the companion AI is often busted, some of the quests are extremely vague and difficult to figure out, and I did not find the combat all that engaging despite its complexity. I guess the last two points are subjective but it was by no means a perfect game in my opinion
agree with others saying Infinite Wealth was snubbed, that was an awesome experience. I would still give it to Rebirth though with Metaphor being a close second. Wukong was very good but has a lot of frustrating elements that brought down the score for me
this seems obvious but it has to be a good game with an interesting concept for me. it has nothing to do with the price tag, it just needs to be interesting and well made. i am not interested in any of the games mentioned here only because their concepts and gameplay do not look appealing to me
solid score! I won't be getting it for a little while until I'm done with Metaphor but I am happy it isn't the trainwreck some were anticipating. looking forward to trying it out eventually
I really started to get hooked toward the end of the demo so I can't wait to get going with the full game. I am ready for another Persona like experience to take over my life for a few months as the weather gets colder. Great review, thanks so much Robert!
a game that has multiple endings having an additional ending now is somehow a spoiler. cannot believe how sensitive some people are to this stuff it is wild to me
brutal timing on this one since it looks like the concept is so similar to Astro Bot and obviously it will be very hard to measure up on the gameplay front
i'll snag it for 10 bucks on sale if i have nothing to play but my interest does not go any deeper than that. ubisoft is just so boring at this point i am more worried about budgeting my time than my money with them
@LifeGirl there are plenty of larger games that don't get discounts for quite some time. so if I really care about playing something and I think it falls into that category I am getting it right away. Black Myth Wukong for example. selling very well, unlikely to get a discount for at least 4 months I'd say, and I have time to play it now so I am enjoying it and getting my money's worth instead of biding my time
I have noticed this occasionally and thought something was wrong with my controller. it is not ideal but not a massive detriment most of the time. would be nice if they can fix it though
@Zemo55 wow that was fast! was it a fun plat? it seems a little intimidating but i am loving the game so much i might go for it. still pretty early to say though
@DennisReynolds I am yet to get past the boss I think you're describing but it seems more an issue of not understanding his moves yet. I think it is a hard game but I agree not like From. really enjoying it so far its impressive
@Neither_scene OP's post was in relation to the PS5 version as was this whole discussion. I know nothing about the PC version but nothing like what you described is happening on PS. and it sounded like he did want absolute perfection
@CrashBandicoat it is far harder to optimize a massive game with tons of demands compared to streaming a digital video file so yes the comparison is hilarious. The issues in this game sound very minor so to demand absolute perfection out of a project so ambitious is ridiculous and I doubt you find satisfaction in almost any game if that’s how you approach it. Anyway have a good one
So glad to read from many playing that the doom and gloom was blown way out of proportion and the PS5 performance issues are more comparable to FF7 Rebirth or Elden Ring than Cyberpunk. This is what happens when people think they know everything and always assume the worst. Can’t wait to start playing today
@riceNpea pretty sure the screen shake is foundational to the presentation they're using it to obscure the action to make it look "better" and i really don't think it will be optional
PSA there’s a short clip posted to IGN Chinas YouTube channel of the game running on PS5 and it looks smooth. It’s a small sample though so it obviously doesn’t fully resolve the concerns but maybe a bit encouraging
@KillerBoy I think it looks pretty solid. at worst it will be a somewhat generic rpg but the gameplay looks fun enough and there's enough interest and budget in it that i doubt it will bomb
Returnal is so cool i just wish i was even remotely decent at it. i put a lot of time into it and made very minimal progress i just could not keep starting over it was brutal
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Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give LEGO Horizon Adventures?
We should just remove the 1 option because nobody uses it appropriately and it is solely occupied by troll votes
Re: Peerless RPG Baldur's Gate 3 Has More Players Now Than at Launch
@Cloud39472 I agree, the game is extremely impressive but the companion AI is often busted, some of the quests are extremely vague and difficult to figure out, and I did not find the combat all that engaging despite its complexity. I guess the last two points are subjective but it was by no means a perfect game in my opinion
Re: All The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed, Astro Bot Up for 7 Awards
agree with others saying Infinite Wealth was snubbed, that was an awesome experience. I would still give it to Rebirth though with Metaphor being a close second. Wukong was very good but has a lot of frustrating elements that brought down the score for me
Re: Do You Really Want Devs to Make Lower Budget, More Original Games for PS5?
this seems obvious but it has to be a good game with an interesting concept for me. it has nothing to do with the price tag, it just needs to be interesting and well made. i am not interested in any of the games mentioned here only because their concepts and gameplay do not look appealing to me
Re: Reminder: PS Plus Extra, Premium to Lose 18 Games in a Week
@Hyena_socks I stopped mine at the beginning of the year and have not regretted it once the value is just not there anymore (if it ever was)
Re: Fans Work Out Why Monster Hunter Wilds Feels So Weird and Weightless in PS5 Beta
well I already thought previous MH games felt terrible to play so this does not bode well for getting me interested in the new one lol
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 553
@playstation1995 didn’t know you were a Steelers fan man I am too, born and raised in Pittsburgh. Get on the Russ bus!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) - The Best BioWare Game Since Mass Effect 3
@Cal_ i'm sure you can just check out the last five reviews and get a general idea since they are all the same game at this point
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) - The Best BioWare Game Since Mass Effect 3
solid score! I won't be getting it for a little while until I'm done with Metaphor but I am happy it isn't the trainwreck some were anticipating. looking forward to trying it out eventually
Re: TV Show Review: Like a Dragon: Yakuza - Generic Japanese Crime Caper Doesn't Do SEGA Franchise Justice
@Lyedecker please tell me that’s not real and you’re kidding
Re: Heavy Metal GOATs Gather for Unholy Cult of the Lamb Tribute Album
@CurryPowderKeg79 pretty sure goat is a play on words here
Re: Huge Action RPG Wayfinder Has Been Completely Reworked Ahead of Full 1.0 Release on PS5 Next Week
This art style looks like what people are projecting onto the new Dragon Age
Re: Mini Review: Transformers: Galactic Trials (PS5) - A Nice Idea Gone Awry
@Anti-Matter I think this guy works for Outright Games
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS5) - Brilliant, Memorable RPG Is One of Atlus' Finest Works
I really started to get hooked toward the end of the demo so I can't wait to get going with the full game. I am ready for another Persona like experience to take over my life for a few months as the weather gets colder. Great review, thanks so much Robert!
Re: Until Dawn PS5 Remake's New Ending Leaked, May Hint at Possible Sequel
a game that has multiple endings having an additional ending now is somehow a spoiler. cannot believe how sensitive some people are to this stuff it is wild to me
Re: PS5 Fans Want to Protest Against New User Interface Advertising
it doesnt bother me at all i just click on the game i want to play and it opens immediately i could care less whats in the background
Re: Promising 3D Platformer The Smurfs: Dreams Gets Playable Demo on PS5, Available Now
brutal timing on this one since it looks like the concept is so similar to Astro Bot and obviously it will be very hard to measure up on the gameplay front
Re: The Last of Us Season 2 Debuts in 2025, Here's Your First Look
this looks incredible
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
@Medic_alert congrats!
Re: 'Final Chapter' of Star Wars Jedi Series Currently in Development
@Dalamar ah man I think Cal has a lot more depth than Clive but happy to share in the Clive hate lol dude is a cardboard cutout
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Astro Bot?
trying to convince the Mrs. to get and play it with me this weekend, hopefully my persuasive abilities are sufficient
Re: PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
@danzoEX the idea of having to download a patch to see the game taken down is such a hilarious concept
Re: Enjoy 22 Minutes of Developer-Led Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
@KillerBoy did you not watch the video or have you never seen fortnite because they look not even slightly similar
Re: Mini Review: Vampire Survivors (PS5) - Indie Icon Should Come with a Health Warning
@Bez87 you forgot to mention it’s a mobile game
Re: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5) - Open World Pledge Produces a Superficial Space Outing
i'll snag it for 10 bucks on sale if i have nothing to play but my interest does not go any deeper than that. ubisoft is just so boring at this point i am more worried about budgeting my time than my money with them
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Patch 1.0.8 Promises Loads of Fixes on PS5, But No Performance Boosts
@Kraven very annoying fight seemed like it would be harder than it was but not a fun design at all
Re: Dealmania Hits PS Store with Around 1,300 PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
@LifeGirl there are plenty of larger games that don't get discounts for quite some time. so if I really care about playing something and I think it falls into that category I am getting it right away. Black Myth Wukong for example. selling very well, unlikely to get a discount for at least 4 months I'd say, and I have time to play it now so I am enjoying it and getting my money's worth instead of biding my time
Re: Dealmania Hits PS Store with Around 1,300 PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
@Sergo grabbing it for sure I almost got it at release but getting a discount already I am all over it
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
@Kiefer-Sutherland no chance in hell they’ve played it with that assessment
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
@Enuo well said. it is so nice to have a similar game that is way less stressful and taxing
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
its a 9 so far. excellent game having such a great time with it. can't rate until I finish but I am deep into chapter 3 and I love this game
Re: Round Up: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
@puddinggirl and you don't even get a lightsaber!
Re: Black Myth: Wukong (PS5) - A Spectacularly Creative Action Romp
@DennisReynolds feeling like a 9 for me so far but I am not far enough to rate. I love it though and am rarely bothered by any of the faults
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Eating Your Inputs on PS5, and It's a Problem with Performance Mode
@DonJorginho there are a lot of boss fights and they are definitely the main attraction but there is still plenty going on outside of it
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Eating Your Inputs on PS5, and It's a Problem with Performance Mode
I have noticed this occasionally and thought something was wrong with my controller. it is not ideal but not a massive detriment most of the time. would be nice if they can fix it though
Re: Mafia: The Old Country Takes Gangster Series Back to Its Roots on PS5
Oh hell yes. I’m all in!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Black Myth: Wukong?
@Zemo55 wow that was fast! was it a fun plat? it seems a little intimidating but i am loving the game so much i might go for it. still pretty early to say though
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Black Myth: Wukong?
@Frmknst its 60 bucks and lots of people buy digital games. most people don't care get with the times. its a great game and you get what you pay for
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Black Myth: Wukong?
this game rules. absolute banger
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Performance Isn't Perfect, But It's Perfectly Fine
@DennisReynolds I am yet to get past the boss I think you're describing but it seems more an issue of not understanding his moves yet. I think it is a hard game but I agree not like From. really enjoying it so far its impressive
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Becomes Steam's Biggest Ever Single Player Launch
@Neither_scene OP's post was in relation to the PS5 version as was this whole discussion. I know nothing about the PC version but nothing like what you described is happening on PS. and it sounded like he did want absolute perfection
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
@CrashBandicoat it is far harder to optimize a massive game with tons of demands compared to streaming a digital video file so yes the comparison is hilarious. The issues in this game sound very minor so to demand absolute perfection out of a project so ambitious is ridiculous and I doubt you find satisfaction in almost any game if that’s how you approach it. Anyway have a good one
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
@CrashBandicoat dude the game is selling gangbusters you aren’t hammering anything. also comparing a 50 hour game to a malfunctioning dvd is hilarious
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
So glad to read from many playing that the doom and gloom was blown way out of proportion and the PS5 performance issues are more comparable to FF7 Rebirth or Elden Ring than Cyberpunk. This is what happens when people think they know everything and always assume the worst. Can’t wait to start playing today
Re: PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Gets 7 Minutes of Raw Gameplay, and It Looks Ridiculous
@riceNpea pretty sure the screen shake is foundational to the presentation they're using it to obscure the action to make it look "better" and i really don't think it will be optional
Re: PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Gets 7 Minutes of Raw Gameplay, and It Looks Ridiculous
@Victor_Meldrew this looks more like DD2 or even something like Horizon. no idea how you are getting souls like from it
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Another Game Over 100GB on PS5
PSA there’s a short clip posted to IGN Chinas YouTube channel of the game running on PS5 and it looks smooth. It’s a small sample though so it obviously doesn’t fully resolve the concerns but maybe a bit encouraging
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Dropping Tomorrow, BioWare Promises Loads of Gameplay Details
@KillerBoy if you want to simplify it to minor similarities in character design then yeah. Otherwise not at all
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Dropping Tomorrow, BioWare Promises Loads of Gameplay Details
@KillerBoy I think it looks pretty solid. at worst it will be a somewhat generic rpg but the gameplay looks fun enough and there's enough interest and budget in it that i doubt it will bomb
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite PS5 Roguelike Games
Returnal is so cool i just wish i was even remotely decent at it. i put a lot of time into it and made very minimal progress i just could not keep starting over it was brutal