Also games are best compared to books than to movies in terms of time commitment and I think a lot of people still prefer to buy books (physically and digitally) instead of renting them (even from libraries) on services. It’s something that stays with you for a significant while and that you can revisit from time to time if you feel like it
Sooner or later I will have to play this: I just played the original ps3 game and I enjoyed the story a lot though I felt the gameplay was alright but nothing to write home about.
I love a good roguelite mode so this might be the chance of trying this “controversial” game and get my own idea … will try to play it after all the upcoming Japanese games
That's very convenient. I am getting used to these features and I feel like loading times will make older generations of hardware feel really dated in retrospect.
As far as this game is concerned I am more and more excited at every glimpse of it! Currently playing Crisis Core Reunion to prepare for it
@McBurn I honestly can see it. Big budget version of HD-2D. I thought the first one was kind of forgettable but OTII was a masterclass in classic JRPG.
I got the platinum for Hades, yay! Now playing Crisis Core Reunion to refresh on Final Fantasy VII lore before Rebirth. Really impressed by the remaster 😯
Well this demo really convinced me! I will add it to the wishlist and will definitely buy it once it’s on offer. I do want to support it but they really chose a busy time to publish it!
I must say that I am pretty mid on this after playing this demo: it’s not bad at all but not as good/different as I imagined. I like the exploration with the chest mini games and the optional challenges but the combat hasn’t totally clicked with me, the graphic is kind of dated (even if the art style is gorgeous) and it is a bit too anime-trope heavy for my personal taste.
I will wait for the reviews and maybe pick it up after Rebirth, Dragon Dogma 2, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon and Unicorn Overlord. Look at that list LOL
He’s the executive producer of the last few Sonic games (that were cool in my book), seems to have it together. Good luck!
Also, as someone who was pivotal in bringing us both the PS1 and the Dreamcast, he’s so cool that I will forgive him for inflicting Kingdom Hearts on us.
I have never had problems with the current version tbh and when I finally have some time to play I play a lot! Just swap the controller after what it feels like a very long session of gaming (5-6 hours?)
@mariomaster96 yes but the switch pro controller really has nothing on the dual sense 5 experience inho. Not hating on its impressive battery life but Dual Sense is really a game changer when well implemented (and also has a very Nintendo-like whimsical quality) and its features will probably be the standard for all console makers next
I haven’t played this and probably won’t be anytime soon with everything coming out in the next 2-3 months but it seems logic they are doing it with how successful part 1 and the tv show have been.
Guys championing Nintendo that gave us reworked WiiU titles at full price for a whole generation but think Sony is evil offering a 10€ upgrade path for this…OK 👌🏻
@Savage_Joe 😂 Oh no, the Wii browser! You win the contest. I once tried browsing the web on PS and it’s like making a PowerPoint using your smart phone: you can technically do it but it is probably considered a form of torture in some counties.
^I don’t know, I keep reading this but they already released quite a few first party titles - and we had the pandemic and all - we were just beginning to get some relevant exclusives in the ps4 era at this point.
Third party support is just amazing. And Relink and Rebirth are just around the corner too
It kinda makes sense, it is not a console seller and is a GREAT game- would definitely buy it on PS5. I am still in shock they let Cuphead be published on Sony systems.
But MS is so shady and unclear about their partnerships I can’t really say anything. Persona 3 still hiding other platforms too 🥴
@Savage_Joe not really my business here, but I had the impression Apple laptops and smart phones were kind of popular
She will survive the temple of the ancients but will get hit by a bus driven by the whispers in the closing sequence 😜
Complaining we get too many remaster and remakes - complaining if they are actually doing something new, some of you guys are really impossible! 🙈
The direction they are going is ballsy! I didn’t like the final segment of FF7 Remake (the way it was done - especially the big fight with the whispers - was too KH for me) but with Intergrade they really won me over, it seems like the know what they are doing, at least.
Open world could be interesting for JSR as the areas from the previous games were pretty big
I have faith in this and Crazy Taxi the most, kinda worried about Golden Axe: it’s one of the titles that made me a gamer and I hope they do it justice (also please Sega publish Golden Axe: the Revenge of Death Adder on new consoles!)
@thefourfoldroot1 toss in the DLCs maybe? If you were planning to buy them, so your second playthrough is even more refreshed (I must say I kinda liked my second time with XVI more than the first with more forging and more mini bosses)
@sanderson72 though we have some spammers (not talking about you!) posting this idea ad nauseam in the comment section of this post and others, I don’t think that many: games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Spider Man 2 and Final Fantasy XVI and expansions like Burning Shores or VR game Call of the Mountain are all ps5 only and driving sales this year…the shiny new games that are selling consoles are ps5 only and they make the console desirable.
It’s continuing early next year with Rise of the Ronin and FFVII Rebirth. Also there was a pandemic and chip shortage and development cycles are getting longer and longer so it is perfectly natural that there have been some cross gen releases from PlayStation Studios (that also provided titles like Astro, Demon’s Souls, Rift Apart and Returnal for ps5 only…)
WoW 60 Hours of side content? That’s meaty (and probably 80-100 hours for me: I feel like I always get at least +10 hours on the time these “estimated time of play” predict)
Impressive, I’d say that now I need release dates for Death Stranding 2 and Stellar Blade but with all that is coming out in the first three months of 2024 I am covered for the full year already
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Re: New Star GP Blends Retro Style, Arcade Driving, and Sim Elements in Unique F1 Racer
It has some Sega energy and that is a a big compliment
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 on PS Plus Is Probably Never Going to Happen
Well wrote and completely on point!
Also games are best compared to books than to movies in terms of time commitment and I think a lot of people still prefer to buy books (physically and digitally) instead of renting them (even from libraries) on services. It’s something that stays with you for a significant while and that you can revisit from time to time if you feel like it
Re: Square Enix Confirms AI Art Use in PS5, PS4 Exclusive Foamstars
AI lipsync makes sense, icons and album covers make them look cheap. At least they are upfront about it, it probably happens all the time lately.
Also:
Foamstars propping up the bar driving in a car it looks so easy
Foamstars propping up the bar driving in a car tonight
Re: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Director Doesn't Get Fan 'Consternation' Surrounding Re-Release
Eh, I agree with him but we should reintroduce him to the internet, apparently.
Re: Remedy and Rockstar's Logos Both Use an 'R', and Take-Two Can't Tell the Difference
It makes me feel slightly better for all the times I opened the PayPal app when I actually wanted to open the PlayStation app.
Re: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5) - A Near Perfect Package for New and Returning Fans
Sooner or later I will have to play this: I just played the original ps3 game and I enjoyed the story a lot though I felt the gameplay was alright but nothing to write home about.
I love a good roguelite mode so this might be the chance of trying this “controversial” game and get my own idea … will try to play it after all the upcoming Japanese games
Re: Persona 3 Reload Is the Result of Fan Surveys, Says Atlus
@StrickenBiged I fully expect them to give us the female lead version of the story that we had in Persona 3 Portable in a later expansion.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Smashes Another Sales Milestone, Over Three Million Copies Sold
Truly deserved and, really, it should sell way more
Re: UK's GAME Stores to Stop Accepting Trade-Ins from Next Month
Oh well🥲 will be missing trading games near Surrey Quays Rd and the guy always jokingly calling me “french girl” to make me mad but CEX here I come!
Re: New Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trailer Is a One-Minute Thrill Ride
Wow that’s a good trailer! Hope to catch it in movie theathres before movies - would be epic
Re: Free Rise of the Ronin PS5 Avatars Available Now
@mwatcher Matthew C. Perry, an historical figure that had an important role in ending Japan's isolationism.
Not to be confused with the adorable actor who played Chandler.
Re: Rapid Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fast Travel Wows PS5 Fans
That's very convenient. I am getting used to these features and I feel like loading times will make older generations of hardware feel really dated in retrospect.
As far as this game is concerned I am more and more excited at every glimpse of it! Currently playing Crisis Core Reunion to prepare for it
Re: Naoki Yoshida Thinks New Blood Is Needed to Direct Final Fantasy 17
@McBurn I honestly can see it. Big budget version of HD-2D. I thought the first one was kind of forgettable but OTII was a masterclass in classic JRPG.
Re: Naoki Yoshida Thinks New Blood Is Needed to Direct Final Fantasy 17
It’s really a beautiful sentiment: he wants the Japanese industry to evolve and move forward, find new talent and stay relevant.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 511
I got the platinum for Hades, yay! Now playing Crisis Core Reunion to refresh on Final Fantasy VII lore before Rebirth.
Really impressed by the remaster 😯
@darkswabber love love XII, have fun!
Re: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Well this demo really convinced me! I will add it to the wishlist and will definitely buy it once it’s on offer. I do want to support it but they really chose a busy time to publish it!
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
@CWill97 the most similar thing is a “Tails of” game. The production values are higher though!
Re: Yes, You Can Play PS5 Games Inside Sony's Electric Car
As expected! Now let me go back to my Peugeot feeling extremely middle class.
Re: 18 PS5 Predictions for 2024
I hope you’re all right with these Astobot predictions 🤞🏻😍
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
I must say that I am pretty mid on this after playing this demo: it’s not bad at all but not as good/different as I imagined. I like the exploration with the chest mini games and the optional challenges but the combat hasn’t totally clicked with me, the graphic is kind of dated (even if the art style is gorgeous) and it is a bit too anime-trope heavy for my personal taste.
I will wait for the reviews and maybe pick it up after Rebirth, Dragon Dogma 2, Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon and Unicorn Overlord. Look at that list LOL
Re: Get a Sense for Unicorn Overlord's Exploration in New PS5, PS4 Trailer
This looks so much like my cup of tea but ai am swamped in upcoming games 😮💨
Re: Konami Reveals Remastered Rocket Knight, Rare Felix the Cat Collection on PS5, PS4
Rocked Knight Adventure! I played this on Sega Mega-CD! No wait, this was still a regular cartridge, the Mega Cd tile was Wonderdog!
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out at Midnight on PS5, PS4
I am defeated! I will play the demo and if I like it I will play it after Dragon Dogma 2
Re: Waiting for SEGA's New Crazy Taxi? Fill the Time with Taxi Life, Hitting PS5 in March
But I want crazy taxi 🥲
Re: PS1 Veteran Shuji Utsumi Appointed SEGA's New Western Boss
He’s the executive producer of the last few Sonic games (that were cool in my book), seems to have it together. Good luck!
Also, as someone who was pivotal in bringing us both the PS1 and the Dreamcast, he’s so cool that I will forgive him for inflicting Kingdom Hearts on us.
Re: Upgraded PS5 Controller with Hugely Improved Battery Life Spotted
I have never had problems with the current version tbh and when I finally have some time to play I play a lot! Just swap the controller after what it feels like a very long session of gaming (5-6 hours?)
@mariomaster96 yes but the switch pro controller really has nothing on the dual sense 5 experience inho. Not hating on its impressive battery life but Dual Sense is really a game changer when well implemented (and also has a very Nintendo-like whimsical quality) and its features will probably be the standard for all console makers next
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want from Sony and PlayStation in 2024?
Stellar Blade
And a big Astrobot game
Re: Nobody Expected to See Brian Cox Retelling Tekken's Entire Storyline Today
I didn’t see this one coming.
Re: Spy X Family's PS5, PS4 Street Fighter 6 Cameo Doesn't Quite Meet Expectations
I am actually happy they are keeping all this things for the avatars and the game aesthetic is kept in pristine form
Re: Rumour: Sea of Thieves Might Be One More Xbox Game Coming to PS5
Errr…not judging the quality of the game but I am sure this has an audience of about 23 persons on PS 🤔
Hi fi rush could actually sell a few copies
Re: Naughty Dog Details The Last of Us 2 Remastered Upgrade Path on PS5
I haven’t played this and probably won’t be anytime soon with everything coming out in the next 2-3 months but it seems logic they are doing it with how successful part 1 and the tv show have been.
Guys championing Nintendo that gave us reworked WiiU titles at full price for a whole generation but think Sony is evil offering a 10€ upgrade path for this…OK 👌🏻
Re: Podcast Chit-Chat Prompts Fresh Xbox First-Party on PS5, PS4 Rumours
@Savage_Joe 😂 Oh no, the Wii browser! You win the contest. I once tried browsing the web on PS and it’s like making a PowerPoint using your smart phone: you can technically do it but it is probably considered a form of torture in some counties.
Re: PlayStation's Head of Third Party Deals and Acquisitions Gives Insight into How It All Works
^I don’t know, I keep reading this but they already released quite a few first party titles - and we had the pandemic and all - we were just beginning to get some relevant exclusives in the ps4 era at this point.
Third party support is just amazing. And Relink and Rebirth are just around the corner too
Re: Podcast Chit-Chat Prompts Fresh Xbox First-Party on PS5, PS4 Rumours
@Savage_Joe hahah If I had that thing as the only access to the internet, I swear I would consider not browsing at all 🤨
Re: Guide: What Time Is Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference?
I look forward to hearing how I could play Spider-Man 2 on my electric car if I was a billionaire
Re: Podcast Chit-Chat Prompts Fresh Xbox First-Party on PS5, PS4 Rumours
It kinda makes sense, it is not a console seller and is a GREAT game- would definitely buy it on PS5. I am still in shock they let Cuphead be published on Sony systems.
But MS is so shady and unclear about their partnerships I can’t really say anything. Persona 3 still hiding other platforms too 🥴
@Savage_Joe not really my business here, but I had the impression Apple laptops and smart phones were kind of popular
Re: Poll: Which Persona Game Has the Best Opening?
I have to go with Persona 3 FES because it is SO Persona. Love the original 4 and 5 intros as well!
Re: One of PS5's Most Promising Action RPGs Is Getting a Playable Demo in January
I don’t think I need a demo but maybe it will help me to decide if I play this first or P3 Reload
Re: Game of the Year: Scott's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
It may not seem so from the reviews and online comments but Street Fighter 6’s brilliance is underrated. Probably one of the best fighters ever made
Re: Persona Studio's Fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Looking Slick in Stylish Screens
The art is wonderful! The fact that this is not using the usual SMT combat makes me look forward to it even more
Re: Nomura Promises Death Won't be Cheated in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
She will survive the temple of the ancients but will get hit by a bus driven by the whispers in the closing sequence 😜
Complaining we get too many remaster and remakes - complaining if they are actually doing something new, some of you guys are really impossible! 🙈
The direction they are going is ballsy! I didn’t like the final segment of FF7 Remake (the way it was done - especially the big fight with the whispers - was too KH for me) but with Intergrade they really won me over, it seems like the know what they are doing, at least.
Re: PS5, PS4 Suika Game Knock-Off Causing a Stir on the PS Store
Approaching Nintendo eShop level of cringe 😬 but somehow the switch is more suited to this mobile phone kind of games
Re: Jet Set Radio's PS5 Reboot May Be Open World
Open world could be interesting for JSR as the areas from the previous games were pretty big
I have faith in this and Crazy Taxi the most, kinda worried about Golden Axe: it’s one of the titles that made me a gamer and I hope they do it justice (also please Sega publish Golden Axe: the Revenge of Death Adder on new consoles!)
Re: Success of Legendary Edition Convinced Mass Effect Lead Writer to Leave BioWare
Mmm I can totally understand him but he’s kinda chickening out 😉 and I’m sad we won’t have him for the next (inevitable) Mass Effect game
Re: Shaheen Will Gladly Take You Surfing in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
@Hundred_Hand_Slap That’s amazing! I need to turn on some sport channel in the background from time to time.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Huge, May Take 100 Hours to Do Everything
@thefourfoldroot1 toss in the DLCs maybe? If you were planning to buy them, so your second playthrough is even more refreshed (I must say I kinda liked my second time with XVI more than the first with more forging and more mini bosses)
Re: Analysts Peg PS5's 2023 Sales at Around 22.5 Million Units Worldwide
@sanderson72 though we have some spammers (not talking about you!) posting this idea ad nauseam in the comment section of this post and others, I don’t think that many: games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Spider Man 2 and Final Fantasy XVI and expansions like Burning Shores or VR game Call of the Mountain are all ps5 only and driving sales this year…the shiny new games that are selling consoles are ps5 only and they make the console desirable.
It’s continuing early next year with Rise of the Ronin and FFVII Rebirth. Also there was a pandemic and chip shortage and development cycles are getting longer and longer so it is perfectly natural that there have been some cross gen releases from PlayStation Studios (that also provided titles like Astro, Demon’s Souls, Rift Apart and Returnal for ps5 only…)
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Huge, May Take 100 Hours to Do Everything
WoW 60 Hours of side content? That’s meaty (and probably 80-100 hours for me: I feel like I always get at least +10 hours on the time these “estimated time of play” predict)
Re: Sony Officially Confirms PS5 Has Passed the 50 Million Units Milestone
Impressive, I’d say that now I need release dates for Death Stranding 2 and Stellar Blade but with all that is coming out in the first three months of 2024 I am covered for the full year already
Re: Shaheen Will Gladly Take You Surfing in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
It’s a good character that got somehow overshadowed by Rashid coming out for SF in the same era. I will surely play him a bit, he is fun