@GorosBat The Persona thing is an anomaly. Generally, if you're a fan of Japanese games, PlayStation is the place to be and has been for years. If you're ever in Japan, go look for the xbox section in a games store. They will have half a shelf at most.
One thing I wish for with this sequel. Make the sabre and gear unlocks mean something, even if just minor start boosts. An assortment of gross poncho designs didn't exactly encourage exploration the first time around.
I've tried it twice and it doesn't really gel for me. I think the setting is a bit too generic and the enemies aren't very interesting. First Dishonoured is tops IMO.
The endless tailing missions mean I will never get very far into a replay of Black Flag despite loving the naval aspect. So I am provisionally down for this pending reviews. One thing they didnt show however was any swordfighting. You can't make a pirate game without swordfighting.
@Uncharted2007 I played it and couldn't finish it. The first few hours in the second location, wandering around, investigating was great. Took me right back to my childhood. Perfect Shenmue. Hitting story wall enemies that rendered all training and skill worthless made me quit in annoyance. Wasn't too fussed about the story not moving forward as it never really did in the other games. I will probably play a fourth, just because of how much I like the first two, but I hope they take a different route with it design-wise.
To my thinking its the same comparison as Sekiro vs Ghost of Tsushima.
Many more people played and liked Ghost, but for those who got into Sekiro and overcame its challenge, it was something truly special.
Kinda like the contrast between popcorn and arthouse cinema. Less mass appeal, but more meaningful to fewer people. Both have their place in the culture.
@xyopic as a recent ps pro upgrader the leap to 4k is astounding even for slightly older games such as (Rise of the Tomb Raider for example). Had to clean it out and change the thermal paste and now its quiet as a mouse too.
I just picked up a second hand Pro instead and couldnt be happier. The upgrade to 4K is a massive difference to me, but its all about the games at the end of the day. Either next (current?) gen console is yet to have that truly killer must-have IMO, and with Elden Ring, Horizon, God of War etc. still coming to PS4, I can wait at least another year.
When Yakuza games go exclusive to PS5, I will follow.
Ive been playing Alan Wake, where the manuscript pages are pretty integral to the story. Otherwise it depends on my interest in the lore of the game. On a side note I use Kamurocho street signs as Japanese practice.
Did anybody pick up the Lost Judgment Dlc and do you think it was worth it? Keeping an eye on the sale for a reduction as it doesn't seem like much for the cost.
It not being 2008, I have no idea how this new Halo is, open world or otherwise. Can it be open world like Yakuza instead? Hang on, it's 2020's Ubisoft, nevermind. See you in Cex for a fiver in about three years Agent Fisher.
I Platinumed Death Stranding during lockdown whilst listening to hours and hours of Jim Cornette. Building my zip line network and making those five star deliveries. So yep, great game for podcasts!
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Re: Best RPGs on PS5
Horizon and FF7 better than Elden Ring? Nah.
Re: AEW: Fight Forever Brings the Smackdown on PS5, PS4
Cm Punk! CM Punk!
Re: Sony to Take Action as PS5, PS4 Owners Play Less Than Anticipated
Great news. Well done fellow humans.
Re: Random: EA Gets Destroyed for Trying to Meme About Single-Player Games on Twitter
When a game gets alright reviews but it's made by EA.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Remake 2, PS5 Exclusive, Out Winter 2023
@GorosBat The Persona thing is an anomaly. Generally, if you're a fan of Japanese games, PlayStation is the place to be and has been for years. If you're ever in Japan, go look for the xbox section in a games store. They will have half a shelf at most.
Re: Assassin's Creed Origins Is Free to Download and Play This Weekend
@Gloamin *Odesessesessy
Re: Darth Vader, Indiana Jones Vibin' in New Festival Fortnite Season
Indiana Jones has a... Hookshot? Did he excavate Gerudo Valley?
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Revealed for PS5, Out Next Year
One thing I wish for with this sequel. Make the sabre and gear unlocks mean something, even if just minor start boosts. An assortment of gross poncho designs didn't exactly encourage exploration the first time around.
Re: Capcom Plans to Release 'Major New Games' This Fiscal Year Amid Record Profits
A pretty deep cut and very unlikely, but I still hold hope for a remaster / remake of Shadow of Rome.
Re: Action RPG Sword and Fairy: Together Forever Arrives on PS5, PS4 This Summer
HEAVEN WITCH, RECIEVE YOUR PUNISHMENT!
Yeah, I'm sold.
Also, any updates on American Showa Story? (I think that was the title)
Re: Video: Why Prey Is Arkane's Best Game
I've tried it twice and it doesn't really gel for me. I think the setting is a bit too generic and the enemies aren't very interesting. First Dishonoured is tops IMO.
Re: Skull & Bones Finally Resurfaces Thanks to Leaked Gameplay Footage
The endless tailing missions mean I will never get very far into a replay of Black Flag despite loving the naval aspect. So I am provisionally down for this pending reviews. One thing they didnt show however was any swordfighting. You can't make a pirate game without swordfighting.
Re: Shadowrun Trilogy Brings Classic Cyberpunk Role-Playing to PS5, PS4 in June
@Perturbator I was just about to ask if they played like X-Com. I really enjoy that style of turn-based combat so that sounds great.
Re: Mini Review: Lake (PS5) - Mail Sim Stuck Between First and Second Class
Ooh. A new Strand type game.
Re: Best Single Player Games on PS5
Great list of PS4 games.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Reassures Fans That Expansions Are in the Works
@theMEGAniggle Well, I for one want more joy toys 😉
Re: Could the Shenmue 4 Dream Still Be Alive?
@Uncharted2007 I played it and couldn't finish it. The first few hours in the second location, wandering around, investigating was great. Took me right back to my childhood. Perfect Shenmue. Hitting story wall enemies that rendered all training and skill worthless made me quit in annoyance. Wasn't too fussed about the story not moving forward as it never really did in the other games. I will probably play a fourth, just because of how much I like the first two, but I hope they take a different route with it design-wise.
Re: Poll: Do Remakes of Old Games Get You Excited?
Loved Mafia, Resi 2 and the Kiwamis. If its an older game I missed, or has seriously dated to the point of clunkiness, then I'm all for remakes.
Not a fan of the ffvii one though.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft's Making a Hero Shooter Battle Royale Codenamed Pathfinder
Well, whoop de ***** doo.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's 1.09 Patch Makes Looting So Much Better
Awesome. Now make Aloy stop talking.
Re: Deliver Us Mars Is an Atmospheric Sci-Fi Mission on the Red Planet Coming to PS5, PS4
Ive never heard of the first game, looks great though. Time to give it a bash to unwind from the Elden Ring, I think. Cheers, pushsquare.
Re: Elden Ring Has Sold a Staggering 12 Million Copies Worldwide Since Launch
I can certainly see a Martin novelisation arriving before Winds of Winter.😔
Re: February 2022 NPD: Elden Ring Is the Best-Selling Game of the Year So Far
Well deserved success. I hope other open world games take some lessons from this masterpiece.
Re: PS5, PS4 Cat Sim Stray Is Still on Schedule for 2022
Better be a crap on the neighbours lawn mechanic
Re: Lost Judgment PS5, PS4 Expansion Adds Four Story Chapters
Will there be a standalone release of this? I would buy that.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Elden Ring?
I'd give it a nine. But is it better than Bloodborne? Not so sure.
Re: Soapbox: It's Okay to Enjoy Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West
To my thinking its the same comparison as Sekiro vs Ghost of Tsushima.
Many more people played and liked Ghost, but for those who got into Sekiro and overcame its challenge, it was something truly special.
Kinda like the contrast between popcorn and arthouse cinema. Less mass appeal, but more meaningful to fewer people. Both have their place in the culture.
Re: Special Gift to Be Given to Sifu Deluxe Edition Owners on PS5, PS4
Kazuma Kiryu's disco suit.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Elden Ring?
@Nyne11Tyme ps4 pro is technically sound. Looks lovely, runs without a hitch
Re: Game Over, Yeahhh! SEGA Dumps Japanese Arcades After 50 Years
Genda-sensei bought the arcade? What does this mean for Kamurocho!?
Re: Death Stranding Director's Cut Will Make Its PC Debut on 30th March
Good stuff. Hope more people get to enjoy this weird ass love it or hate it gem.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Looks Ridiculous Even on PS4 Pro
@xyopic as a recent ps pro upgrader the leap to 4k is astounding even for slightly older games such as (Rise of the Tomb Raider for example). Had to clean it out and change the thermal paste and now its quiet as a mouse too.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2021 Available Now, Share Your Gaming Stats
@TheArt It is great! The characters and worldbuilding are peerless.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2021 Available Now, Share Your Gaming Stats
@TheArt for 2021, replayed Witcher 3. So that was number 1. Currently Cyberpunk on ps4 pro.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2021 Available Now, Share Your Gaming Stats
@TheArt Red Dead was most played past two years for me, down to third this year.. only 100 hours.
Re: Sony Reportedly Planned to Cease PS4 Production at the End of 2021
I just picked up a second hand Pro instead and couldnt be happier. The upgrade to 4K is a massive difference to me, but its all about the games at the end of the day. Either next (current?) gen console is yet to have that truly killer must-have IMO, and with Elden Ring, Horizon, God of War etc. still coming to PS4, I can wait at least another year.
When Yakuza games go exclusive to PS5, I will follow.
Re: Second Far Cry 6 DLC, Starring Pagan Min, Is Out Next Week
Looks like a gender studies teacher at a so-so university.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Read All the Crap in Games?
Ive been playing Alan Wake, where the manuscript pages are pretty integral to the story. Otherwise it depends on my interest in the lore of the game. On a side note I use Kamurocho street signs as Japanese practice.
Re: Best PS4 Horror Games
@SystemAddict I hope it will be. Looking awesome!
Re: Game of the Year: Jamie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
@PenguinL Give me a fantastic 15 hours for my £50 than a never ending copy paster. Besides, you can stick it on ebay and get most of that back.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's Huge PS5, PS4 Skill Tree Spans Traps, Stealth, More
Did they fix her face?
(ducks behind cover)
Re: PS Store's 'Huge' January Sale Will Be Unwrapped on 22nd December
Did anybody pick up the Lost Judgment Dlc and do you think it was worth it? Keeping an eye on the sale for a reduction as it doesn't seem like much for the cost.
Re: Rumour: Unannounced Splinter Cell Game Will Be Open World
It not being 2008, I have no idea how this new Halo is, open world or otherwise. Can it be open world like Yakuza instead? Hang on, it's 2020's Ubisoft, nevermind. See you in Cex for a fiver in about three years Agent Fisher.
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2021?
Why do I need to vote for five games? Two of which I haven't even played. Just do one per user.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 404
Finishing a leisurely replay of Judgment before getting Lost Judgment over the Xmas holidays. Definitely better the second time for me.
Re: Best Podcast and Relaxing Games for PS5 and PS4
I Platinumed Death Stranding during lockdown whilst listening to hours and hours of Jim Cornette. Building my zip line network and making those five star deliveries. So yep, great game for podcasts!
Re: PS Store Remasters & Retro Sale Lists PS4 Games for Cheap
@Rob_230 one of the few games with a poop attack. 10/10
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for November 2021?
Was stoked until what I thought was Amular was actually Dragon's Dogma. Oh well, will try with an open mind and see how it goes.
Re: Poll: Vote for the Best Assassin's Creed Game on PlayStation
Black Flag is great in the boat and terrible everywhere else, so it's hard to rate for me as I see at as both the best and worst in the series.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei Offshoot Monark Dated for February 2022
@Ralizah thanks for replying