Would love Sony to take a leaf out of Microsoft and Nintendo's books when it comes to controller colours. Black and grey might be nice if it's PS1 themed, but black and red sounds a bit dull.
High price and harsh difficulty makes this a no go for me at the moment, unfortunately. When it’s cheaper and they’ve added the new save (and maybe difficulty, maybe?) options I’ll take another look.
Horizon has been a big omission from my PS4 library for way too long, definitely looking forward to giving it a go at long last! Whether I have the time to finish it is another matter, but hey.
Personally I don’t think Sony has to hit the panic button just yet. It’s early days and the PS5 has made a great start. It’s just that this time around, so has MS and for me they are currently setting the standard in several areas. Which is good! It would be boring if the same companies were always in 1st/2nd/3rd, and I’m glad that MS are doing their best to make me want an Xbox this time around. I’ll pick one up eventually at this rate, whereas I had no reason to get an Xbox One.
My only “concern” really is that Sony will miss out on some amazing indie titles, as that’s where so much exciting work is being done and Xbox seems to be really chasing these devs for exclusives. But hey, if it keeps going that way then I’ll just grab a series x to go alongside my PS5.
The AAA big hitters will keep growing over time, I’ve no doubt of that. The MLB deal and Last of Us remake aren’t as big a deal as people are making out, IMO.
I was a bit nonplussed at first but the more I think about it, the more I really would love to revisit these games again. Bring it on. Also reaaaaally hoping the soundtrack gets a proper vinyl release this time around, but not too optimistic on that one.
@DrJames I don't own it but played a bit and watched a friend play through it, was very impressed. But that holds a lot more interest to me on a lot of levels. The setting, overall gameplay style etc.
The "Loop" gimmick here, the general tone, uber-fast twitchy gameplay etc are all just the opposite of what I look for in a shooter. Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of the genre though.
It looks good but personally even those environments look a little dull and samey, I'd like to see a little more variety and maybe a few more visual setpieces.
Absolutely adored this trilogy the first time around (even with the questionable ending to ME3) and I can't wait to play in 4k60 with HDR just for the nostalgia trip. Played them all on Xbox 360 originally so it'll be nice to add the platinums to my PS profile. Exciting! Anyone coming into this fresh is in for a treat.
I very nearly didn't pre-order a PS5 but the urge to play Demon's Souls was too much so I caved and managed to snag a pre-order in early October. Absolutely love it so I'm definitely feeling pretty lucky with the situation that there is now. Really hope everyone that wants one can get them for normal prices soon.
Yeah, that's shockingly bad for Xbox Live on its own. But have to admit if I had an Xbox (which I expect to eventually) I'd be all over Game Pass, which is phenomenal value and easily makes up for it.
Fantastic news, can't wait to try this! Very curious to see if the PS5 demo is actually the PS5 version or just the PS4 with some minor enhancements. Fingers crossed it's the former.
Wow, that’s quite a wait for the PS5 version. I won’t even consider picking it up until that point but hope that everyone that’s already got it can enjoy it a bit more with the new updates.
Didn't expect a demo for this so that's very cool, but I think I'll pass and just wait for the full release. Don't want to spoil anything and I'd rather play it all in one go than wait a few weeks to see the rest. Loved the first game and can't wait to get stuck into this one.
Ridiculously tough choice, but in the end I went for The Last Guardian. My runners up would be Bloodborne, The Last of Us 2, Uncharted 4 and God of War.
Very torn currently. Destruction Derby-esque car action? Sweet, sign me up. Fortnite-esque "larger than life" characters? Yawn. Really need to see some basic gameplay footage without all the added pizazz and slowdown camera work.
@Jimmer-jammer That's my one complaint too. The gameplay looks fantastic but I'd hope for a little more variation in the environments, hopefully that's something that'll become more apparent when we see more of the game. Not a dealbreaker if not but it would make that high price a little less of a block.
@rachetmarvel Diversity is great I agree, didn't meant to suggest that it should look like GG. Just think this looks a little generic. Unless you're a big KoF fan I don't think it looks like anything exciting or new, and doesn't have as much artistic flair as its rivals.
I used cards once when a friend beat my time in an Astro Bot speed running level. But apart from that, I’ve completely ignored all these features so far. Might change eventually though as I get through more games.
The quality of games heading our way in the next year or two is frankly bonkers, more like the kind of thing you'd be expecting mid-cycle, IMO. What a start to the PS5 generation.
I went for Goodbye Volcano High, Ghostwire Tokyo and Disco Elysium, but this is a ridiculous list where picking just 3 is incredible difficult! Can’t wait for God of War, Horizon, Balan Wonderland, Mass Effect, Little Nightmares 2, Ratchet and Clank...too many!
Interesting reading the comments here - I ended up getting both Ghost of Tsushima and FF7R for Christmas and am figuring out which one to play after I finish Demon's Souls. So far I'm leaning towards FF7R but we'll see.
For me it's easily the best controller Sony have ever done. I've always liked the DualShock series but it's never been my favourite, and I've generally preferred the pads on rival consoles - big fan of the Xbox One and Switch Pro controllers, for example. But the DualSense is pretty much perfect and I absolutely love it.
Relate a lot to this. I've put in probably around 1000 hours in Rocket League over the years but I just wasn't playing anything else I forced myself to uninstall it. Went back when I got my PS5 but quickly realized I was enjoying myself more playing new games, so it's gone again now and I'm working my way through the backlog. Might go back one day but trying to resist.
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Re: Alternative PS5 Controller Colours Apparently En Route
Would love Sony to take a leaf out of Microsoft and Nintendo's books when it comes to controller colours. Black and grey might be nice if it's PS1 themed, but black and red sounds a bit dull.
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Roguelike Returnal Off to Slower Start Than Other Sony Exclusives
High price and harsh difficulty makes this a no go for me at the moment, unfortunately. When it’s cheaper and they’ve added the new save (and maybe difficulty, maybe?) options I’ll take another look.
Re: Hands On: Why You Should Be Hyped for Returnal, the Next Great PS5 Exclusive
@Voltan Ah, good to know, thanks. I'm sure I'll still get it, but might have to wait until I have a bit more time to commit properly.
Re: Hands On: Why You Should Be Hyped for Returnal, the Next Great PS5 Exclusive
Anyone know if there are multiple difficulty levels on this one? I'm very tempted to pick it up but time is precious these days.
Re: More Free PS4 Games and Offers Coming Soon, Sony Confirms
Horizon has been a big omission from my PS4 library for way too long, definitely looking forward to giving it a go at long last! Whether I have the time to finish it is another matter, but hey.
Re: Konami Registers Trademarks for Metal Gear Rising and Castlevania
"Wishful thinking" is putting it lightly!
Re: Poll: Do You Use These Two Forgotten PS5 Features?
Have never and will never use accolades. And never realized there were dust catchers either!
Re: Poll: Is PlayStation Losing Ground to Xbox?
Personally I don’t think Sony has to hit the panic button just yet. It’s early days and the PS5 has made a great start. It’s just that this time around, so has MS and for me they are currently setting the standard in several areas. Which is good! It would be boring if the same companies were always in 1st/2nd/3rd, and I’m glad that MS are doing their best to make me want an Xbox this time around. I’ll pick one up eventually at this rate, whereas I had no reason to get an Xbox One.
My only “concern” really is that Sony will miss out on some amazing indie titles, as that’s where so much exciting work is being done and Xbox seems to be really chasing these devs for exclusives. But hey, if it keeps going that way then I’ll just grab a series x to go alongside my PS5.
The AAA big hitters will keep growing over time, I’ve no doubt of that. The MLB deal and Last of Us remake aren’t as big a deal as people are making out, IMO.
Re: Virtua Fighter 5 Could Be Making a Comeback on PS4
No interest in a remaster of VF5 to be honest, I’d much rather have remasters of the original, VF2 or Fighters Megamix.
A new VF though? That I’d be interested in.
Re: Ratchet & Clank Boosted to 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5 with New Patch
Welp, time to finally dust this off and remove it from the pile of shame!
Re: Fall Guys Season 4 Arrives Today, Adds New Levels, Squads Mode, Daily Challenges, More
The new update looks really cool, definitely going to give it a go. I'm useless at the game so the whole crown shards thing sounds good too!
Re: Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Adds Full Facial Mocap on PS5, PS4
I was a bit nonplussed at first but the more I think about it, the more I really would love to revisit these games again. Bring it on. Also reaaaaally hoping the soundtrack gets a proper vinyl release this time around, but not too optimistic on that one.
Re: Next-Gen PSVR Controllers Revealed, Includes Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers
These look incredible. Missed out on PSVR with the PS4 era but I'll be picking this up day one, I reckon.
Re: Oh, Okay! PS5's Deathloop Looks Freakin' Rad
@DrJames I don't own it but played a bit and watched a friend play through it, was very impressed. But that holds a lot more interest to me on a lot of levels. The setting, overall gameplay style etc.
The "Loop" gimmick here, the general tone, uber-fast twitchy gameplay etc are all just the opposite of what I look for in a shooter. Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of the genre though.
Re: There's a Retro Lara Croft Skin in Fortnite's New Battle Pass
Fortnite isn't my kinda thing at all, but as others have said, their art team does great work, so fair play to them. All of those look great.
Re: Oh, Okay! PS5's Deathloop Looks Freakin' Rad
Glad people are excited, but honestly this does absolutely nothing for me. At all.
Re: PS5, PS4 Horror Evil Inside Is All Corridors and Creaking Light Fittings
@Nepp67 A hundred times this. I bought a damn Wii U just to play the last one, and I'd happily do it again.
Re: Balan Wonderworld's Day One PS5, PS4 Patch to Address Some Demo Issues
I was so, so hyped for this, but that demo was painful and I'm really not sure a patch can turn it around.
Re: Returnal PS5 Gameplay Trailer Focuses on the Ever-Shifting World of Atropos
It looks good but personally even those environments look a little dull and samey, I'd like to see a little more variety and maybe a few more visual setpieces.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is 60FPS on PS5, PS4 Pro, Has Much Faster Load Times, Expanded Character Creator, More
Absolutely adored this trilogy the first time around (even with the questionable ending to ME3) and I can't wait to play in 4k60 with HDR just for the nostalgia trip. Played them all on Xbox 360 originally so it'll be nice to add the platinums to my PS profile. Exciting! Anyone coming into this fresh is in for a treat.
Re: God of War Gets Full PS5 Support with 4K 60FPS Patch Coming Tomorrow
Well, time to get that platinum!
Re: Destruction AllStars Finally Gets Proper PS5 Gameplay in State of Play Video
Looks solid, so glad to finally see some proper gameplay. Looking forward to giving it a try.
Re: PS Plus February 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Absolute monster of a lineup this month, bravo Sony! First time in a long time that I’ll be picking up all three titles.
Re: Poll: Do You Have a PS5?
I very nearly didn't pre-order a PS5 but the urge to play Demon's Souls was too much so I caved and managed to snag a pre-order in early October. Absolutely love it so I'm definitely feeling pretty lucky with the situation that there is now. Really hope everyone that wants one can get them for normal prices soon.
Re: Hands On: Balan Wonderworld Is an Unusual PS5, PS4 Platformer That Doesn't Style It Out
I really, really want to love this, but it doesn't sound all that promising here. Will give it a try and hope it improves for launch.
Re: Here's a Bunch of Destruction AllStars GIFs While You Wait for PS5 Gameplay
Ugh, really? Show us the game already. It’s getting ridiculous.
Re: PS Plus Once Again Priced the Same as Xbox Live After Microsoft Backtrack
@Wolfie88 it’s hard to believe your comment isn’t satire. Wow.
Re: PS Plus Looks Like a Steal When Compared to New Xbox Live Gold Prices
Yeah, that's shockingly bad for Xbox Live on its own. But have to admit if I had an Xbox (which I expect to eventually) I'd be all over Game Pass, which is phenomenal value and easily makes up for it.
Re: PS Plus Game Destruction AllStars Introduces Its Competitors in New Trailer
This is exactly the kind of trailer that puts me off this game. Not what I want to see.
Re: Balan Wonderworld Gets a Demo Next Week on PS5, PS4
Fantastic news, can't wait to try this! Very curious to see if the PS5 demo is actually the PS5 version or just the PS4 with some minor enhancements. Fingers crossed it's the former.
Re: PS5 UK Restock Targeted by Scalpers Again, Group Claims More Than 2,000 Orders Made
It's an awful situation. Sadly demand dictates this kind of thing so there must be idiots out there that are paying over the odds. Madness.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 Patch Coming Within 10 Days, Native PS5 Version Set for Second Half of 2021
Wow, that’s quite a wait for the PS5 version. I won’t even consider picking it up until that point but hope that everyone that’s already got it can enjoy it a bit more with the new updates.
Re: Ubisoft Announces New Star Wars Game from The Division Team
Could be cool, but it's a loooooong way off so it's hard to really care all that much at this stage.
Re: Little Nightmares II Demo Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
Didn't expect a demo for this so that's very cool, but I think I'll pass and just wait for the full release. Don't want to spoil anything and I'd rather play it all in one go than wait a few weeks to see the rest. Loved the first game and can't wait to get stuck into this one.
Re: Capcom's Pragmata Now Targeting a 2023 Release on PS5
Oh dear. This is vapourware until we hear otherwise as far as I’m concerned, after Deep Down I won’t be getting my hopes up.
Re: Destruction AllStars PS5 Gameplay Discovered in Share Factory Studio
I know it’s not much footage but that already has me more hopeful than the original trailer. Fingers crossed and looking forward to more.
Re: Poll: What Was the Best PS4 First-Party Exclusive of the Generation?
Ridiculously tough choice, but in the end I went for The Last Guardian. My runners up would be Bloodborne, The Last of Us 2, Uncharted 4 and God of War.
Re: Future Free PS Plus Game Destruction AllStars Teases Info and Media
Very torn currently. Destruction Derby-esque car action? Sweet, sign me up. Fortnite-esque "larger than life" characters? Yawn. Really need to see some basic gameplay footage without all the added pizazz and slowdown camera work.
Re: PS5 Exclusive Returnal Gets New Gameplay Footage in Latest Dev Diary
@Jimmer-jammer That's my one complaint too. The gameplay looks fantastic but I'd hope for a little more variation in the environments, hopefully that's something that'll become more apparent when we see more of the game. Not a dealbreaker if not but it would make that high price a little less of a block.
Re: King of Fighters XV Looks Like a Real Step Forward in First Trailer, Screenshots
@rachetmarvel Diversity is great I agree, didn't meant to suggest that it should look like GG. Just think this looks a little generic. Unless you're a big KoF fan I don't think it looks like anything exciting or new, and doesn't have as much artistic flair as its rivals.
Re: King of Fighters XV Looks Like a Real Step Forward in First Trailer, Screenshots
I'm sure the gameplay won't disappoint but have to admit it looks a little lacklustre compared to Guilty Gear Strive.
Re: Fall Guys Goes to Hell in Crossover with DOOM
Great trailer, haha. Haven't played Fall Guys a great deal TBH but I've been tempted to go back on PS5 to try it with higher frame rates.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use PS5's New UI Features?
I used cards once when a friend beat my time in an Astro Bot speed running level. But apart from that, I’ve completely ignored all these features so far. Might change eventually though as I get through more games.
Re: Feature: Our Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
The quality of games heading our way in the next year or two is frankly bonkers, more like the kind of thing you'd be expecting mid-cycle, IMO. What a start to the PS5 generation.
Re: Poll: What's Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Game of 2021?
I went for Goodbye Volcano High, Ghostwire Tokyo and Disco Elysium, but this is a ridiculous list where picking just 3 is incredible difficult! Can’t wait for God of War, Horizon, Balan Wonderland, Mass Effect, Little Nightmares 2, Ratchet and Clank...too many!
Re: Interview: How PS5 Stunner Season Explores the Fate of the World from a Bicycle Seat
I love every single tiny thing about this game already. Can't wait. Thanks for the interview!
Re: Game of the Year: Liam's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2020
Interesting reading the comments here - I ended up getting both Ghost of Tsushima and FF7R for Christmas and am figuring out which one to play after I finish Demon's Souls. So far I'm leaning towards FF7R but we'll see.
Re: Soapbox: PS5's Pad Has Made All Other Controllers Feel Ancient
For me it's easily the best controller Sony have ever done. I've always liked the DualShock series but it's never been my favourite, and I've generally preferred the pads on rival consoles - big fan of the Xbox One and Switch Pro controllers, for example. But the DualSense is pretty much perfect and I absolutely love it.
Re: PS Plus January 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Nice lineup this month, very happy with that. Not sure I'll get round to Greedfall but pretty sure I'll be giving the other two a go.
Re: Soapbox: I Can't Keep Up with Service Games
Relate a lot to this. I've put in probably around 1000 hours in Rocket League over the years but I just wasn't playing anything else I forced myself to uninstall it. Went back when I got my PS5 but quickly realized I was enjoying myself more playing new games, so it's gone again now and I'm working my way through the backlog. Might go back one day but trying to resist.