@Otherbarry games you don't actively seek out and buy with your own money can be more easily disposable. I'd say 2 or 3 games a year get played properly, Hitman 2 at the moment. Loads more get downloaded but they have a very short time to grab my attention.
It's this sort of thing that puts me off game pass.
I think it's a very decent selection. Obviously it's not the best or latest version of MK which is a clear negative but the other 2 very much depend on the type of game you like. I play a fair amount of shooters and was looking at HLL so that would nearly justify the price of plus on it's own.
The one I should be most interested in is the one I know I won't like. I tried the first Hitman on + and just didn't get it, I know it's meant to be good but it just wasn't for me. Is hitman 2 much different?
Played on my original PS4 and only bought the game after launch so I was fully aware of all the issues so my expectations were not too high. With those slightly decreased expectations I felt the game ran okay, crashes were in infrequent (2 I think) and I didn't have any noticeable game affecting bugs.
In saying that even if the game ran like a dream and looked absolutely photo realistic it is still a really average game. A lot of time was clearly spent making a massive world but the actual story is really short and finishes quite abruptly (this does make seeing different endings nice and easy). Basically what I'm saying is that it's not just the technical issues that point to a slightly rushed finish but the whole game clearly wasn't ready, another 12 months was needed.
@Would_you_kindly @TheCollector316 it might be worth checking the From PlayStation notification that came with the first round as the second one goes in there too.
The last one I played, 19 maybe, was absolutely killed by loading times. Every menu selection was greeted with a longer wait than loading a new game of the Witcher.
Played it and seen a couple of endings but in all honesty I think I've seen enough. For all the complaints about the game being unplayable (I played on PS4 and really ran into very few problems) my biggest issue is the game is merely okay. There are things I'd like to do in the game but having played through the whole story and lots of side missions the game just isn't good enough for me to play them again.
Always slightly amazed looking through my trophy list and seeing really low percentages for early trophies. I can understand not finishing games but not finishing the first chapter takes some doing (I'm not talking brand new games here).
I'm another enjoying it on PS4. I waited to see it running before buying so my eyes were fully open. On foot everything seems fine and I've seen very few glitches. In a vehicle things do look noticeably worse but it's honestly not such a problem for me.
Maybe. Finished Tomb Raider and Read only Memories recently. At the same time there are loads that I haven't touched.
It's the thing that makes me think Game Pass might not be so great, if I haven't gone out of my way to choose to buy and play a game it has a very short time to sell itself to me.
I'm a complete gaming scaredy cat, I have no intention of deliberately terrifying myself. I'm playing the recent ps+ Tomb Raider and the dark caves are just about my limit.
Being one step removed and just watching is no problem, be that films or streams.
@cschene these are different from the monthly ps+ games that you do need an active subscription to use, I see these sales as a nice bonus that isn't really thought of when you talk about ps+.
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Re: Round Up: Battlefield 2042 Reviews Share Early PC Impressions
Plenty of Xbox streams have been going all day (nearly) and it seems to run well, maybe surprisingly well. Very tempting.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for October 2021?
@Otherbarry games you don't actively seek out and buy with your own money can be more easily disposable. I'd say 2 or 3 games a year get played properly, Hitman 2 at the moment. Loads more get downloaded but they have a very short time to grab my attention.
It's this sort of thing that puts me off game pass.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for October 2021?
I think it's a very decent selection. Obviously it's not the best or latest version of MK which is a clear negative but the other 2 very much depend on the type of game you like. I play a fair amount of shooters and was looking at HLL so that would nearly justify the price of plus on it's own.
Re: Heavy Rain, Detroit Team Reportedly Making a Star Wars Game
Not played any of the games mentioned so where would be the best place to start?
Re: PS4 Users Report Issues After Downloading Firmware Update 9.00
Bit worrying.
Mine seems to be fine though.
Re: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Has Gone Gold Ahead of PS5, PS4 Release
Tony Hawk's 5 went gold.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for September 2021?
Very meh for me.
The one I should be most interested in is the one I know I won't like. I tried the first Hitman on + and just didn't get it, I know it's meant to be good but it just wasn't for me. Is hitman 2 much different?
Re: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania's Next Guest Character Is Someone You 'Won't Believe'
It can only be Victor Meldrew can't it.
Re: Apex Legends Bans Over 2,000 Players, Almost All Are on PS4
It's not the same as aim bots or wall hacks but it might show up who would be willing to use them if they were available.
Re: Talking Point: What Free August 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want for PS5, PS4?
@LTPenguin via the web store or I use the app.
Re: Talking Point: What Free August 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want for PS5, PS4?
Surely it's time for the final Uncharted to make the selection.
Re: PS Store Summer Sale Brings the Heat on 21st July
I got the email but unless the sale contains some sort of air conditioning I'm not keen on turning my console on at the moment.
@B_Lindz mine too. I'm at the stage where I'm not too excited by them though.
Re: Sony Recommends Playing Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5, PS4 Pro Once It Returns to the PlayStation Store
Played on my original PS4 and only bought the game after launch so I was fully aware of all the issues so my expectations were not too high. With those slightly decreased expectations I felt the game ran okay, crashes were in infrequent (2 I think) and I didn't have any noticeable game affecting bugs.
In saying that even if the game ran like a dream and looked absolutely photo realistic it is still a really average game. A lot of time was clearly spent making a massive world but the actual story is really short and finishes quite abruptly (this does make seeing different endings nice and easy). Basically what I'm saying is that it's not just the technical issues that point to a slightly rushed finish but the whole game clearly wasn't ready, another 12 months was needed.
Re: Last Days of Play Challenge Finished, Unlocking Free PS4 Dynamic Theme
@Would_you_kindly @TheCollector316 it might be worth checking the From PlayStation notification that came with the first round as the second one goes in there too.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for June 2021?
I think it's a good month but I'm not really that interested in either of the games I can play at the moment.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2021?
@Loftimus battlefield is much improved from launch. It still has its flaws but if you like the type of game it's worth a go.
Re: WWE 2K22 Hits Different on PlayStation This Year
The last one I played, 19 maybe, was absolutely killed by loading times. Every menu selection was greeted with a longer wait than loading a new game of the Witcher.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 Detailed, and It's Absolutely Massive
Played it and seen a couple of endings but in all honesty I think I've seen enough. For all the complaints about the game being unplayable (I played on PS4 and really ran into very few problems) my biggest issue is the game is merely okay. There are things I'd like to do in the game but having played through the whole story and lots of side missions the game just isn't good enough for me to play them again.
Re: Sony Locks the Door on Legacy Web-Based PS Store
@Northern_munkey One of the major convenience's of the web store at the moment is as a non ps5 owner I can add the ps5 ps+ games to my account.
Re: Deal: New PS Plus Subscribers Can Get Free PS Store Credit Now
+1 for the £15 credit for ps now which does look a better deal than the ps+ one as there are always deals on plus.
Re: Over Half of Players Completed Ghost of Tsushima's Campaign
Always slightly amazed looking through my trophy list and seeing really low percentages for early trophies. I can understand not finishing games but not finishing the first chapter takes some doing (I'm not talking brand new games here).
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 8.50 Beta Invites Being Sent Out by Sony
@TrueAssassin86x absolutely charming.
I can't speak for the ones you visited but the few I'm a member of don't fit your description.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 8.50 Beta Invites Being Sent Out by Sony
I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking removing communities is absolutely stupid.
There are loads that are very active, although less so since removing the app, and a good feature for getting games going.
Re: This Is Why PS5 Controllers Drift
I wonder what percentage of players that have problems play a lot of FPS games as they are the controller killers.
Re: Hands On: Roller Champions Shows Wheel Promise in PS4 Closed Beta
I've taken the second on that list, thanks.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for January 2021?
Nearly bought Tomb Raider in the recent sale so I'm happy that I didn't (thank you backlog) and will play it eventually.
Re: CD Projekt Red Apologises for Hiding Cyberpunk 2077 on Base PS4, Makes Refunds Widely Available
I'm another enjoying it on PS4. I waited to see it running before buying so my eyes were fully open. On foot everything seems fine and I've seen very few glitches. In a vehicle things do look noticeably worse but it's honestly not such a problem for me.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Cyberpunk 2077?
Just a standard PS4 here so I'm waiting for the news on how it runs.
Re: Poll: Do You Actually Play Your PS Plus Games?
Maybe. Finished Tomb Raider and Read only Memories recently. At the same time there are loads that I haven't touched.
It's the thing that makes me think Game Pass might not be so great, if I haven't gone out of my way to choose to buy and play a game it has a very short time to sell itself to me.
Re: Soapbox: I Don't Like Playing Scary Games, But I Do Like Watching Them
I'm a complete gaming scaredy cat, I have no intention of deliberately terrifying myself. I'm playing the recent ps+ Tomb Raider and the dark caves are just about my limit.
Being one step removed and just watching is no problem, be that films or streams.
Re: Hands On: The New PS App Is a Humongous Upgrade
I like it but it's a shame communities hasn't been integrated, using a phone to type a message is miles easier than PS4.
Re: How Closely Were You Watching the PS5 Showcase?
4 not bad considering I didn't watch it.
Re: PS Plus Double Discounts Plunge PS Store Prices for Subscribers Today
@cschene these are different from the monthly ps+ games that you do need an active subscription to use, I see these sales as a nice bonus that isn't really thought of when you talk about ps+.
Re: PS Plus Double Discounts Plunge PS Store Prices for Subscribers Today
@cschene you own the game whether your ps+ is still active or not.
Re: PSN Down in Select Regions as Users Report Various Issues
Maybe related to the system software update I've just had?