@Orpheus79V @LordAinsley @NateGoesLive Yeah, all 3 have two separate English dubs. Being from the UK, I grew up with the PAL dubs, so I'm biased towards them. Gotta love the James Bond villian voice that Specter had in the first game!
Amazing that companies are now actively advertising the fact that they're cutting bits out to charge you extra. Forget Sony's £70, this is £90 for the full game!
I'd say it's a bit premature to claim that the whole game is definitely better off the back of a 30 min demo. It's certainly different, but different isn't always better. The enemies grabbing you every few seconds looks more annoying than fun, for example. I see they're doing a darker atmosphere too, which will certainly distinguish it from the original, but isn't necessarily going to be "better". If you want to play a grittier version of Resi 4, I guess this is the game for you.
Edit: I'd like to ask, does it have gyro aiming? I played the wii version of the original, so if it's sticks only, that would be a downgrade.
@Juanalf No, I've never given a toss about frame rates. I mean, yeah, I can see the difference between 60 fps and 30 fps. 60 fps is definitely nicer on the eye, but as long as it isn't stuttering around wildy, I don't see a problem with a lower frame rate. I've survived with lower until now and most of my favourite games of all time don't run at 60 fps. I'm much more interested in the story, gameplay, music, art, world, fun factor, etc. Basing my purchases on the frame rate as the number one deciding factor makes no sense to me.
Case by case makes perfect sense. If a game can also run satisfactorily on PS4, release it on both consoles. If it can't, it's a PS5 exclusive. Simples.
Good news. I didn't buy Resident Village, precisely because I was waiting for the inevitable gold edition. So I'll definitely be getting it now. However, locking the third-person mode behind DLC is a poor show, I feel.
@WadeIsInsane It's just because you already have the M rating. We only go up to 18 because that's enough. At 18, you're an adult. There's no need for another rating above that.
EDIT: Upon re-reading your comment, I didn't realise M was a suggestion, and that people younger can see/play stuff with adult permission. I guess the AO rating makes more sense now. The PEGI ratings are legally binding here.
'Sony argues the Call of Duty series "influences [a] users' console choice" and wouldn't be "able to rival it" with a game of its own.'
So Sony can't be bothered to try and rival it? Is that right? When Nintendo made an exclusive deal with Capcom to get Final Fight on the SNES, Sega made their own, Streets of Rage for the Mega Drive, to compete. Sony have Killzone and could make other shooters if they wanted to. Are they admitting their games aren't good enough if they "can't compete" with CoD?
@Would_you_kindly To play the latest games? To take advantage of the SSD? It's not all about graphics. Some people might think 4K is unnecessary, I guess.
Okay, so let me make sure I've got this right. In original release order, it goes Zero > Azure > Cold Steel 1-4 > Reverie? So that's the order to play them in? I've got Cold Steel 1-4 in the backlog, but I'm as well waiting to get the other 3 and play them in order, right?
Between most games still being cross-gen and the emphasis being put on live service crap, Sony are really struggling to give me any reason to buy a PS5.
Like I said before, I'm happy we've finally got a ROM of the UK dub of Ape Escape officially for purchase. But they should really let people choose, like Nintendo do.
@KidBoruto Yes, they have for "select titles"! For example, here's a link to Ape Escape's Indonesian PSN store page, with ability to purchase separately:
Yes!! I've been sooooo hoping that we'd get the PAL version of Ape Escape. I absolutely love the UK voice acting in it. I know everyone else is complaining, but this is the superior version as far as I'm concerned. So happy with this!
You mean I might be able to finally, FINALLY buy Ape Escape 1?! I've still got my original disc, but damn it's showing its age now. Starting to sometimes not load. I waited forever for Sony to add it to the PS3 and Vita store, but they never did outside Japan. Hype!
I can't imagine being happy that fewer people get to play a game. It's a shame they seemingly couldn't get it running satisfactorily on the older systems.
Comments 537
Re: Ape Escape, Syphon Filter 1 Updated with 60Hz NTSC Mode in Europe on PS5, PS4
@Orpheus79V @LordAinsley @NateGoesLive Yeah, all 3 have two separate English dubs. Being from the UK, I grew up with the PAL dubs, so I'm biased towards them. Gotta love the James Bond villian voice that Specter had in the first game!
Re: Ape Escape, Syphon Filter 1 Updated with 60Hz NTSC Mode in Europe on PS5, PS4
I'll stick with 50Hz on Ape Escape for the UK voice acting, thanks.
Re: New Modes, Playable Characters, More Coming Free to Sonic Frontiers in 2023
Yay! I really loved the game, so new playable characters and stuff is a wonderful bonus!
Re: PSA: Watch Out for God of War Ragnarok Spoilers on Your Own PS5 or PS4
Sounds completely idiotic that you can't turn that stuff off on PS5.
Re: Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong PS5 Upgrade Box Listing Was a 'Mistake', Says Publisher
Sue them for false advertising. If it truly was a mistake then have some actual quality control and check the product's box before releasing it.
Re: The Last of Us: Escape the Dark Is an Official Board Game, Kickstarter Next Week
If it's officially endorsed by Sony, it shouldn't need a kickstarter.
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Nears $1 Billion in Opening Weekend
Disappointing, but not surprising.
Re: Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, Storm All Part of Midnight Suns Season Pass
Amazing that companies are now actively advertising the fact that they're cutting bits out to charge you extra. Forget Sony's £70, this is £90 for the full game!
Re: Modern Warfare 2 Balloons to 150GB Ahead of PS5, PS4 Launch
40gb?! There's update patches, and there's adding in huge chunks of missing game. This was clearly nowhere near finished when being manufactured.
Re: Hands On: Resident Evil 4 PS5 Makes a Masterpiece Even Better
I'd say it's a bit premature to claim that the whole game is definitely better off the back of a 30 min demo. It's certainly different, but different isn't always better. The enemies grabbing you every few seconds looks more annoying than fun, for example. I see they're doing a darker atmosphere too, which will certainly distinguish it from the original, but isn't necessarily going to be "better". If you want to play a grittier version of Resi 4, I guess this is the game for you.
Edit: I'd like to ask, does it have gyro aiming? I played the wii version of the original, so if it's sticks only, that would be a downgrade.
Re: Despite Scrapping PS4, Gotham Knights Is Just 30fps on PS5
@Juanalf No, I've never given a toss about frame rates. I mean, yeah, I can see the difference between 60 fps and 30 fps. 60 fps is definitely nicer on the eye, but as long as it isn't stuttering around wildy, I don't see a problem with a lower frame rate. I've survived with lower until now and most of my favourite games of all time don't run at 60 fps. I'm much more interested in the story, gameplay, music, art, world, fun factor, etc. Basing my purchases on the frame rate as the number one deciding factor makes no sense to me.
Re: Despite Scrapping PS4, Gotham Knights Is Just 30fps on PS5
So? Why has 60 fps randomly been decided as the standard?
Re: Persona Fans on PlayStation Get Sold Short Again as Xbox Deal Reveals Native Ports
Atlus are an anti-consumer company anyway. I stopped buying their games, so I won't miss 'em.
Re: Console Players Will Need to Learn How to Shoot as Overwatch 2 Disables Aim Assist in Crossplay
Does the game have gyroscope aiming on consoles?
Re: EA Scores Own Goal as FIFA 23 Hero Pack Snafu Wipes Millions of Coins Off Virtual Market
Didn't even realise there was so much real money wrapped up in digital pictures in a game. Don't see the appeal myself.
Re: Sony Will Continue to Make PS4 Games Moving Forwards
Case by case makes perfect sense. If a game can also run satisfactorily on PS4, release it on both consoles. If it can't, it's a PS5 exclusive. Simples.
Re: Everybody's Golf Fans 'Thanos Snapped' Out of the Game as Servers Go Offline
Maybe Sony should start charging for online so they can keep the servers up?
...wait.
Re: Once Considered a PlayStation Competitor, Google Stadia Is Shutting Down
Re: PSVR2 Isn't Backwards Compatible with PSVR Games, Sony Confirms
That's fine. It's not as if the PSVR games will suddenly become unplayable when PSVR2 launches.
Re: Resident Evil Village Looks Like a New Game in Third-Person
Good news. I didn't buy Resident Village, precisely because I was waiting for the inevitable gold edition. So I'll definitely be getting it now. However, locking the third-person mode behind DLC is a poor show, I feel.
Re: Atlus Wants to Sell You Another Persona 5 Royal Collector's Edition, This Time on PS5
Hahahahahahaha no. Atlus can do one.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage May Be Rated Adults Only Due to Real Gambling
@WadeIsInsane It's just because you already have the M rating. We only go up to 18 because that's enough. At 18, you're an adult. There's no need for another rating above that.
EDIT: Upon re-reading your comment, I didn't realise M was a suggestion, and that people younger can see/play stuff with adult permission. I guess the AO rating makes more sense now. The PEGI ratings are legally binding here.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage May Be Rated Adults Only Due to Real Gambling
Never understood the AO in North America rating when "Mature" already exists. Makes no sense.
Re: NBA 2K23 Has a Frightening 143GB Install Size on PS5
You mean "installation". " Install" is a verb.
Re: Microsoft, Sony Signed Agreement to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for 'Several More Years' Beyond Current Contract
'Sony argues the Call of Duty series "influences [a] users' console choice" and wouldn't be "able to rival it" with a game of its own.'
So Sony can't be bothered to try and rival it? Is that right? When Nintendo made an exclusive deal with Capcom to get Final Fight on the SNES, Sega made their own, Streets of Rage for the Mega Drive, to compete. Sony have Killzone and could make other shooters if they wanted to. Are they admitting their games aren't good enough if they "can't compete" with CoD?
Re: Run Rings Around the Opposition with This Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Overview Trailer
Looks like a laugh! Running around as Sonic in an open world should be a ton of fun!
Re: Hands On: Sonic Frontiers Is a Positive Step Forward That Needs Further Work
Sounds really promising. I can't wait!
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Tempts You with the Dark Arts in Latest Trailer
What's the point in not showing gameplay? Cinematics are great and all, but tell us nothing about the game.
Re: Cute Platforming Sequel Moss: Book 2 Sniffing Around PSVR2
I've been hoping for a retail release like the first one got.
Re: Press X for Trophies Is a Sad Indictment of PS5, PS4 Today
Not surpising when many people here seem more obsessed with getting trophies than enjoying the games they buy.
Re: Soapbox: No Free PS5 Upgrade for Persona 5 Royal Is an Insult to Fans and the Game Itself
It's Atlus' greed that made me not buy Persona 5 in the first place. And now I've stopped buying any Atlus' games because of it.
Re: No Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade Path for Persona 5 Royal
How very Atlus. They're such a greedy company. Royal not letting original owners upgrade AND launching with more day-one DLC was bad enough...
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version Also Ditched for GTA 6
So instead of wasting time remastering a recent game, they're focusing on a new one. Sounds like a good thing to me.
Re: Rumour: Sony Poised to Reveal 'Perfect for PS5' Gaming Monitors
@Voltan Exactly.
Re: Rumour: Sony Poised to Reveal 'Perfect for PS5' Gaming Monitors
@Would_you_kindly To play the latest games? To take advantage of the SSD? It's not all about graphics. Some people might think 4K is unnecessary, I guess.
Re: Resident Evil Village DLC Is Shadows of Rose, Out 28th October
Awesome. Been holding off buying until the inevitable Gold Edition.
Re: Great News! PS1 Games on PS Plus Premium Are 60Hz NTSC Versions
Hopefully we still get the PAL version of Ape Escape. I love the voice acting in that.
Re: Trails to Azure Confirmed for Early 2023, Character Trailer Kickstarts the Hype
@Korgon @SilentS @throwmeaname Thanks for the explanations, guys! Really helpful!
Re: Trails to Azure Confirmed for Early 2023, Character Trailer Kickstarts the Hype
Okay, so let me make sure I've got this right. In original release order, it goes Zero > Azure > Cold Steel 1-4 > Reverie? So that's the order to play them in? I've got Cold Steel 1-4 in the backlog, but I'm as well waiting to get the other 3 and play them in order, right?
Re: Gallery: Spot the Difference in The Last of Us: Part I PS5 Screenshots
Not much difference, really. There are definitely better things to spend £70 on.
Re: Sony and Bungie Will Create a Live Service Centre of Excellence Once Acquisition Closes
Between most games still being cross-gen and the emphasis being put on live service crap, Sony are really struggling to give me any reason to buy a PS5.
Re: More Than Half of PlayStation's Investment Could Be in Live Service Games by 2025
Oof. So long, Sony. It's been fun.
Re: PS1 Games Scrub Up Well on PS5, PS4, But Many Are PAL 50Hz
Like I said before, I'm happy we've finally got a ROM of the UK dub of Ape Escape officially for purchase. But they should really let people choose, like Nintendo do.
Re: PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Will Be Playable Offline, But Will Require Weekly Validation
@KidBoruto Yes, they have for "select titles"! For example, here's a link to Ape Escape's Indonesian PSN store page, with ability to purchase separately:
https://store.playstation.com/en-id/product/EP9000-CUSA31965_00-SCES01564P000000
Re: PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Will Be Playable Offline, But Will Require Weekly Validation
I'm just going to buy Ape Escape outright thanks.
Re: Oh No! Some PS1 Games on PS5, PS4 Look to Be PAL 50Hz Versions
Yes!! I've been sooooo hoping that we'd get the PAL version of Ape Escape. I absolutely love the UK voice acting in it. I know everyone else is complaining, but this is the superior version as far as I'm concerned. So happy with this!
Re: MultiVersus Cinematic Trailer Introduces Taz, Velma, and The Iron Giant
I think WB is drunk...
and I love it!
Re: You May Already Own Some of the Retro PS Plus Titles
You mean I might be able to finally, FINALLY buy Ape Escape 1?! I've still got my original disc, but damn it's showing its age now. Starting to sometimes not load. I waited forever for Sony to add it to the PS3 and Vita store, but they never did outside Japan. Hype!
Re: Gotham Knights' PS4 Version Has Been Cancelled
I can't imagine being happy that fewer people get to play a game. It's a shame they seemingly couldn't get it running satisfactorily on the older systems.
Re: LEGO Brawls Throws a Yellow Fist at PS5, PS4 This Summer
Day one! Creating your own fighters will be a load of fun!