@themcnoisy Right? "Was never that good to begin with" bah! I can still play through the original Sonic games any day and I still love them. That has never changed. There wasn't anything terrible wrong with those original MD games. ( I don't count 3D blast since it's a spin off. ) You know I can admit other platformers did some things better, but Sonic will still always be my favourite. Especially 3 & Knuckles. There's a good mix of fast and slower parts. Sonic feels good to control. The special stages were beatable and getting Super Sonic, and eventually Hyper Sonic felt rewarding and cool. That last boss in space. What a ride. It's not just nostalgia talking here. I've just not had a similar feeling in other games of the same type. I can proudly say I beat the game with all 3 characters 100%. Was totally worth it. I'd do it many more times.
2D Mario and Sonic is better than 3D. That's my opinion. That doesn't make all of the 3D games bad. Tho. Sonic just had to deal with more garbage. Unfortunately. This is all I ever wanted. Don't mind a new GOOD 3D title tho. Colours and Generations wasn't terrible. Why did it take them so long to understand that's what most people want? I'm so sad Boom sucked. If it was good we would have Sonic covering more types of gameplay than just running and jumping. But no. That wasn't meant to be.
Harvest moon have had it for like 20 years. The fact they they add playable females now is ridiculously late. Maybe it doesn't matter as much in this series but still...
Yes they do, they need trophies. And I hear some selfishness here. YOU may own many PS1 games already but most people don't. They either weren't born back then or have sold theirs ages ago. If we can have some good games back with cleaned graphics and trophies it would be something that anyone could have use of. I'm thinking the way FF7 was treated. Or at least the way the PS2 classics were treated. There are lots of games I've never played or at least not beaten on PS1. Bring some RPGs, some platformers, maybe a racing game or two. There were tons of Japan and US exclusives too us Europeans may never have touched. It's only fair that the bring some of those games back if they can't make a remake out of everything anyway.
They should put the Japanese voices on. Can the PS3 release and use the money towards quality CONTENT. In this case Japanese voices might matter more than ever. I could play a KH and FF game in English but Persona. I'd rather not. It's not even a matter of if the English cast is good. Just give it to me. I'll forgive their BS if they do.
@Flopsy Sounds like a children's "programme" does it? Someone sounds afraid of being caught with a diaper on. Although there's nothing childish about Zelda imo. Something being cartoony and for all ages doesn't mean it's childish. That said, not every Zelda game was that good. That's WHY we're excited now. Stop ruining people's hype. I bet you don't own a Wii U anyway. And if you do well kinda weird choice of console if you hate "children's stuff".
@brendon987 You can save everywhere. The game is not very long by todays standards but it's not super short either. Or that depends on if you know what to do and if you spend time grinding. All the puzzles are pretty much identical to the GB version.
The GBA remake is a better remake in almost every way but this stays true to the original in both content and gameplay. It's a matter of what you'd prefer. And it's not like the GBA version is available anymore so... I prefer the character designs in this. They are simple yes, but they are easier to accept. Don't know how to explain it. That was perhaps the single thing I hated about the GBA remake. This game goes for a much more perhaps timeless fairy tale look.
I think you SHOULD play this first if you haven't played a Mana game. Then you should go for the SNES games and finally the GBA remake/imagining of the first game. And if you still haven't had enough you can always try the GB original and the DS games. Wait, there's probably a PS1 game too that I personally haven't played yet.
Uh, opinions aside, Mana, it exists and it's back.
@SonuvLiberty snort Seriously? What do you think a chibi is? A chibi maybe? Otherwise known as deformed or midget in Japanese. It's been a thing for over 30 years babes.
@chiptoon Apparently not. jk I dunno. They wanted to market the game to dudes 18-30 so they went with a dude character. Makes sense. But at the same time if you can make men and women enjoy a game you're the real winner. The game doesn't have to be full of pink glittery ponies for women to enjoy something. People, most people, understand that now. If you think it's worth your time why not make a playable female and male in your game. There doesn't have to be as many differences between them as some would suggest. In the case of these games, for an example, a commander is still a commander. They went through the same tests and got the same education. It's not insane to suggest they are about as equally though and professional. No matter what gender they are. Well, duh right?
@Majic12 Well then play in Japanese. Like a non-14 year old would. You have the choice. jk You don't have to like it but it doesn't look that generic to me. And the English voices could be a loooot worst. @Feena Fair enuff' Personally if I get some classic retro games or indies in between I'm fine. That's enough changing up for me. Western games can be even more or a challenge keeping me focused as often I just don't care about the brown haired bearded main characters. Just as bad as the spiky hair teenage male trope if you ask me. Gameplay is important but is there's a story I rather spend the time with weird characters rather than someone I could see looking out the window. No "every man" main characters for me.
It's possible that games will play on both but have different locked framerates. I think the difference will often just be that. In rare cases Neo owners might be able to download a patch that betters some textures or something. But don't expect it for most games. Just the really big AAA games.
@JaxonH A smart gamer doesn't have simply one place to play game. You don't have to explain that to anyone. I mean unless you're a kid you could get every console there is if you wanted to.
Why would they. Someone's gonna hack it and do it themselves tho. Be sure of it. Pro tip from me tho, stop being a schmuck and maybe you'll get a girlfriend one day. jk
I got to see Zelda. I couldn't be happier. It's the only thing in the world that makes me an angry fangirl when someone insults it. I've already seen 30 year olds calling it a PS1 or Wii game. Ha freaking ha. Obviously it's not gonna look as realistic as some of those PS4 games we saw. OF COURSE IT DOESN'T. It isn't trying to. It's a cellshaded game. It's GOING for a cartoon style. I thought that was obvious but apparently not. It's Wind Waker all over again. My only complaint is that I wont be allowed to play it this year.
@belmont It takes EFFORT to learn a language. If you keep going the subs wont have to be read half of the time. Not trying to be rude here just saying. I had to learn English the same way.
Well...eh...I'll...I'll survive. I guess. My real issue that some of the voice actors can't always pronounce their own names. They should hire all Latinos or something because those seem to have a easier time nailing it. I just can't feel like I'm in Japan if everybody speak weeblish.
Gee...I wonder if they'd do that. I mean nobody knows what the NX is. And the Wii U is out of the question. The PS4 is more likely to get the other game packs. But then again they've already sold a ton of PS3 copies of the games already. Both have gotten essentials releases. Maybe through some sort of miracle they'll release a triple pack once 2.8 is out. Lets hope.
If you already have a PS3 there absolutely NO single reason not to get the two packs. If you don't. Well... Not sure what to do then. Nobody even knows if they'll ever come out on the PS4.
Surprised the PS3 is even getting new releases outside Japan. I NEVER would have guessed P5 would come to the PS3 in the US. But good for those who still have barley enough cash to buy games. Don't expect many in 2017 tho. This is just another example of that the PS3 is about to wave good bye for the last time.
DDD didn't make it to 2.5 because it was still new-ish at the time and they wanted to wait and release it on the PS4 along with the new story bits that explains stuff and hypes KH3. You can find both 1.5 and 2.5 for around 10-20 Euros each. Or like less than 20 bucks in you're in the US. They were worth replaying imo. Plus you get new bosses and stuff that were exclusive to Japan.
Hmm I guess that can make things more fun. But many people automatically decide Roxas doesn't matter to the story. If they played Days first they'd have a completely different experience.
@rjejr Meh I suppose that works. As long as you get the story. I'd go this way 1, Chain of memories, Days, 2, BBS, DDD. If anyone disagrees feel free to explain why but that's the order I recommend.
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Re: Feature: Three Reasons Why Sonic Mania on PS4 Will Be Rad
@themcnoisy Right? "Was never that good to begin with" bah! I can still play through the original Sonic games any day and I still love them. That has never changed. There wasn't anything terrible wrong with those original MD games. ( I don't count 3D blast since it's a spin off. ) You know I can admit other platformers did some things better, but Sonic will still always be my favourite. Especially 3 & Knuckles. There's a good mix of fast and slower parts. Sonic feels good to control. The special stages were beatable and getting Super Sonic, and eventually Hyper Sonic felt rewarding and cool. That last boss in space. What a ride. It's not just nostalgia talking here. I've just not had a similar feeling in other games of the same type. I can proudly say I beat the game with all 3 characters 100%. Was totally worth it. I'd do it many more times.
Re: Ratchet & Clank Movie Kicks Some Asteroid on DVD, Digital Download Next Month
Here it is. https://www.homeenter.com/sv/filmclub/product_readmore/ratchet-and-clank-blu-ray/101640/?nodeid=367487
Re: Ratchet & Clank Movie Kicks Some Asteroid on DVD, Digital Download Next Month
@viciousarcanum It will come to BD in Sweden.
Re: Oh Right, Sonic the Hedgehog's Spin-Dashing LEGO Dimensions
@Wazeddie22 Why do you need an excuse? You ARE an adult. Do what you want. It's ONE figure. =/
Re: Sonic Mania Is the PS4 Sequel You've Spent Your Adult Life Yearning For
2D Mario and Sonic is better than 3D. That's my opinion. That doesn't make all of the 3D games bad. Tho. Sonic just had to deal with more garbage. Unfortunately. This is all I ever wanted. Don't mind a new GOOD 3D title tho. Colours and Generations wasn't terrible. Why did it take them so long to understand that's what most people want? I'm so sad Boom sucked. If it was good we would have Sonic covering more types of gameplay than just running and jumping. But no. That wasn't meant to be.
Re: Oh Right, Sonic the Hedgehog's Spin-Dashing LEGO Dimensions
Don't care about Dimensions but I want that figure.
Re: Square Enix Is Selling Japanese Voices for World of Final Fantasy as Special Edition DLC
@Napples You mean everyone older than 12.
Re: World of Final Fantasy May Be a Spin-Off, But It Definitely Shouldn't Be Ignored
I already have that Squall figurine. They sold them in mystery boxes in Japan.
Re: Pokémon Go Makes Nintendo More Valuable Than Sony
@stevie85 20 years + months now.
Re: Girls Get Dirty in Farming Simulator 17 on PS4
Harvest moon have had it for like 20 years. The fact they they add playable females now is ridiculously late. Maybe it doesn't matter as much in this series but still...
Re: Talking Point: Is It Time for PSone Classics on PS4?
Yes they do, they need trophies. And I hear some selfishness here. YOU may own many PS1 games already but most people don't. They either weren't born back then or have sold theirs ages ago. If we can have some good games back with cleaned graphics and trophies it would be something that anyone could have use of. I'm thinking the way FF7 was treated. Or at least the way the PS2 classics were treated. There are lots of games I've never played or at least not beaten on PS1. Bring some RPGs, some platformers, maybe a racing game or two. There were tons of Japan and US exclusives too us Europeans may never have touched. It's only fair that the bring some of those games back if they can't make a remake out of everything anyway.
Re: Dead Island's Deep Silver to Publish Persona 5 in Europe
They should put the Japanese voices on. Can the PS3 release and use the money towards quality CONTENT. In this case Japanese voices might matter more than ever. I could play a KH and FF game in English but Persona. I'd rather not. It's not even a matter of if the English cast is good. Just give it to me. I'll forgive their BS if they do.
Re: Horizon: Zero Dawn, PlayStation VR Win E3 2016 Awards
@Flopsy Sounds like a children's "programme" does it? Someone sounds afraid of being caught with a diaper on. Although there's nothing childish about Zelda imo. Something being cartoony and for all ages doesn't mean it's childish. That said, not every Zelda game was that good. That's WHY we're excited now. Stop ruining people's hype. I bet you don't own a Wii U anyway. And if you do well kinda weird choice of console if you hate "children's stuff".
Re: Review: Professional Farmer 2017 (PS4)
Yeah think I'll stick with Story of Seasons ( aka the real HM now )
Re: Review: Adventures of Mana (PS Vita)
@brendon987 You can save everywhere. The game is not very long by todays standards but it's not super short either. Or that depends on if you know what to do and if you spend time grinding. All the puzzles are pretty much identical to the GB version.
Re: Review: Adventures of Mana (PS Vita)
The GBA remake is a better remake in almost every way but this stays true to the original in both content and gameplay. It's a matter of what you'd prefer. And it's not like the GBA version is available anymore so... I prefer the character designs in this. They are simple yes, but they are easier to accept. Don't know how to explain it. That was perhaps the single thing I hated about the GBA remake. This game goes for a much more perhaps timeless fairy tale look.
I think you SHOULD play this first if you haven't played a Mana game. Then you should go for the SNES games and finally the GBA remake/imagining of the first game. And if you still haven't had enough you can always try the GB original and the DS games. Wait, there's probably a PS1 game too that I personally haven't played yet.
Uh, opinions aside, Mana, it exists and it's back.
Re: World of Final Fantasy Looks Like a Lot of Fun in Fresh PS4 Screenshots
@SonuvLiberty snort Seriously? What do you think a chibi is? A chibi maybe? Otherwise known as deformed or midget in Japanese. It's been a thing for over 30 years babes.
Re: BioWare Explains Why it Went for a Female Main Character in Mass Effect: Andromeda's E3 Trailer
@chiptoon Apparently not. jk I dunno. They wanted to market the game to dudes 18-30 so they went with a dude character. Makes sense. But at the same time if you can make men and women enjoy a game you're the real winner. The game doesn't have to be full of pink glittery ponies for women to enjoy something. People, most people, understand that now. If you think it's worth your time why not make a playable female and male in your game. There doesn't have to be as many differences between them as some would suggest. In the case of these games, for an example, a commander is still a commander. They went through the same tests and got the same education. It's not insane to suggest they are about as equally though and professional. No matter what gender they are. Well, duh right?
Re: New Final Fantasy XV Screenshots Prove It's a Preposterously Pretty PS4 Game
@ShogunRok You want more browns and grays?
Re: Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Returns to Top Spot Despite Distinct Lack of New Games
@Feena Probably not worth it.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Has Some Mighty PS4 Performance Issues
@get2sammyb Unlike the Wii U version that actually bricks the console. Fortunately they already have a patch ready.
Re: Here's Your Last Look at Star Ocean Before it Launches on PS4
@Majic12 Well then play in Japanese. Like a non-14 year old would. You have the choice. jk You don't have to like it but it doesn't look that generic to me. And the English voices could be a loooot worst.
@Feena Fair enuff' Personally if I get some classic retro games or indies in between I'm fine. That's enough changing up for me. Western games can be even more or a challenge keeping me focused as often I just don't care about the brown haired bearded main characters. Just as bad as the spiky hair teenage male trope if you ask me. Gameplay is important but is there's a story I rather spend the time with weird characters rather than someone I could see looking out the window. No "every man" main characters for me.
Re: Sony: PS4K Will Not Shorten the PS4's Lifecycle
It's possible that games will play on both but have different locked framerates. I think the difference will often just be that. In rare cases Neo owners might be able to download a patch that betters some textures or something. But don't expect it for most games. Just the really big AAA games.
Re: The Maligned Mighty No. 9 Is 'Better Than Nothing', Says Creator
Mega Man 1-6 is already on PSN. That's better than no Mega Man because it's literally Mega Man.
Re: Review: Mighty No. 9 (PS4)
Capcom's actually considering making Megaman 11 now. That's the funny part.
Re: Round Up: Mighty No. 9's PS4 Reviews Are Not So Mighty
@Ralizah Some gamers these days can't do anything without quicktime events. lol
Re: Round Up: Mighty No. 9's PS4 Reviews Are Not So Mighty
6 I can accept. But 4? Sounds like someone was really butthurt.
Re: Review: Mighty No. 9 (PS4)
How come you guys have the game already when I was a backer? Ugh. xD
Re: E3 2016: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Can't Wait for Zelda Either
@JaxonH A smart gamer doesn't have simply one place to play game. You don't have to explain that to anyone. I mean unless you're a kid you could get every console there is if you wanted to.
Re: E3 2016: Don't Hold Out for VR Pornography on PS4
Why would they. Someone's gonna hack it and do it themselves tho. Be sure of it. Pro tip from me tho, stop being a schmuck and maybe you'll get a girlfriend one day. jk
Re: Soapbox: Let's Be Honest, E3 2016 Was Disappointing
I got to see Zelda. I couldn't be happier. It's the only thing in the world that makes me an angry fangirl when someone insults it. I've already seen 30 year olds calling it a PS1 or Wii game. Ha freaking ha. Obviously it's not gonna look as realistic as some of those PS4 games we saw. OF COURSE IT DOESN'T. It isn't trying to. It's a cellshaded game. It's GOING for a cartoon style. I thought that was obvious but apparently not. It's Wind Waker all over again. My only complaint is that I wont be allowed to play it this year.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite PS4 Game at E3 2016?
Sorry jumping on the Zelda train but honestly most games for the Sony one looked so good.
Re: E3 2016: Persona 5 Won't Have a Japanese Voice Option in the West
@belmont It takes EFFORT to learn a language. If you keep going the subs wont have to be read half of the time. Not trying to be rude here just saying. I had to learn English the same way.
Re: E3 2016: Persona 5 Won't Have a Japanese Voice Option in the West
Well...eh...I'll...I'll survive. I guess. My real issue that some of the voice actors can't always pronounce their own names. They should hire all Latinos or something because those seem to have a easier time nailing it. I just can't feel like I'm in Japan if everybody speak weeblish.
Re: E3 2016: Save Money on Old E3 Favourites with NA PlayStation Store Sale
And Europe gets nothing?
Re: Reaction: Will Xbox's Scorpio Take the Sting Out of PS4K?
They need games first. A console needs many audiences. Not just one.
Re: E3 2016: Stardew Valley Will Plow Its Way onto PS4 Later This Year
Great news. Now bring over Undertale.
Re: Set Sail with Loads of Tales of Berseria PS4 Gameplay
If only they'd drop PS3 development. The game doesn't look bad. It just looks last gen.
Re: E3 2016: Final Fantasy XV Will Apparently Appear at Microsoft's Press Conference
Yeah try selling a JRPG to dude bro shooter fans. Since nobody own a XB1 in Japan. Genius.
Re: Berserk From Koei Tecmo Brings Blood and Guts to PS4, Vita
@Bliquid Shh don't tell Anita.
Re: Talking Point: Did EA's E3 2016 Press Conference Entertain You?
Lotsa sports junk and stuff I don't really care about.
Re: E3 2016: Crash Bandicoot's Probably Going to Be in Skylanders: Imaginators
Huh. Well not interested then.
Re: Feature: 10 PS4 Games to Get Hyped for at E3 2016
Is it weird that I wanna play World of FF first? I mean it does come out before FF7R and P5...
Re: Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
Gee...I wonder if they'd do that. I mean nobody knows what the NX is. And the Wii U is out of the question. The PS4 is more likely to get the other game packs. But then again they've already sold a ton of PS3 copies of the games already. Both have gotten essentials releases. Maybe through some sort of miracle they'll release a triple pack once 2.8 is out. Lets hope.
Re: Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
If you already have a PS3 there absolutely NO single reason not to get the two packs. If you don't. Well... Not sure what to do then. Nobody even knows if they'll ever come out on the PS4.
Re: Destiny Seems to Be Ditching Last-Gen with Its Next Expansion
Surprised the PS3 is even getting new releases outside Japan. I NEVER would have guessed P5 would come to the PS3 in the US. But good for those who still have barley enough cash to buy games. Don't expect many in 2017 tho. This is just another example of that the PS3 is about to wave good bye for the last time.
Re: Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
DDD didn't make it to 2.5 because it was still new-ish at the time and they wanted to wait and release it on the PS4 along with the new story bits that explains stuff and hypes KH3. You can find both 1.5 and 2.5 for around 10-20 Euros each. Or like less than 20 bucks in you're in the US. They were worth replaying imo. Plus you get new bosses and stuff that were exclusive to Japan.
Re: Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
Hmm I guess that can make things more fun. But many people automatically decide Roxas doesn't matter to the story. If they played Days first they'd have a completely different experience.
Re: Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
@rjejr Meh I suppose that works. As long as you get the story. I'd go this way 1, Chain of memories, Days, 2, BBS, DDD. If anyone disagrees feel free to explain why but that's the order I recommend.
Re: Your Keyblade Will Unlock Kingdom Hearts III Info This Winter
@rjejr Do at least play Birth by sleep and Dream drop distance before 3. Trust me it's needed.