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Re: TV Show Review: Twisted Metal - Car Crash Entertainment

Stragen8

Honestly, this show will fail mainly due to launching on Peacock.

Who has peacock?? And this isn't TLOU level of great to draw in subscriptions.

If it was on something most people had already like Netflix it probably would have done OK. Can't see it faring well on here.

Re: Bungie's PS5 Marathon Reboot Recruits Top Halo Infinite Talent

Stragen8

I hope this is good, but the PvP aspects of Destiny are, honestly, not very good or well supported.

For an 'ultimate live service game' I'd expect frequent updates and changes in a large scale to the game like Fortnite etc. Destiny has had, what, 1 new multiplayer map in like 3 years.

And don't get me started on Gambit. A mode I actually quite enjoy.

Hopefully being a new IP itll get loads of support and content from the get go

Re: Site News: Where's Our Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Review?

Stragen8

Similar sentiment as others.

This type of game screams F2P and I can't see it catching on without adopting that model.

There is just too much out there already for people to drop 70$ on an online multiplayer game, especially one that's a new franchise.

Re: Ex-Apple Exec Tasked with Spearheading PlayStation's Mobile Gaming Division Has Already Left

Stragen8

Sony Mobile output has been so bad.

The new sackboy game was a clone of a 10 year old game that had its heyday. I'm not sure how anyone greenlit that thing.

I'm all for chasing mobile trends since that's what the market does, but at least copy a recent trend or make it a quality game. There's a level of polish and depth I expect from the Sony IPs, not a cheap knock off with 10 minutes of value.

Re: Want More Resident Evil Remakes? Tell Capcom Which Ones in Official Survey

Stragen8

Re5 is probably my favorite game ever. It needs a remake/overhaul though to give it a more open feel like re4r. They should tone up the darkness in the areas after the town and really expand on them/rework them entirely.

I'd love for 6 to get a remake, but it should be remade into multiple games. Leon's campaign is actually a good setting for a RE game like everything post revelations 2. It should be expanded to a game of its own.

Re: Media Molecule to Cease Live Service for Dreams, Now Working on a New Project

Stragen8

I'm ready for their next game. I bought it day 1 but never really played it past that time.

Really looking forward to what they do next, I love LBP1 and 2 as well as Tearaway.

I hope to see them return to LBP, been playing through Sackboy since it launched on Plus and man did Sony mess up marketing on that one, I had no idea it was the game it is, I love it and would have bought it in a heartbeat had I seen a meaningful ad that actually showed me what it was.

Re: Destiny 2's Root of Nightmares Raid Cleared, World First Crowned

Stragen8

One of my favorite raids, fun mechanics and beautiful encounters. Plus the traversal between encounters is a lot of fun.

Our clan didn't get a contest mode win about 16 hours trying to beat it and couldn't get past the final boss.

It may have been done in 2.5 hours, but it was by no means easy!!

Although when contest mode ended we beat the final boss on the first try easily, so it may end up being on the easier/faster side as far as raids go!

Re: Destiny 2: Lightfall (PS5) - A Brilliant Yet Disappointing Set-Up

Stragen8

I've been a big Destiny advocate on this forum, but Lightfall sucked. It was a rush filled expansion with so many reused assets and lack of meaningful content considering the cost.

The story is horrendous, post campaign if gets a bit better, but it's awful for any new or returning player.

They made some fantastic QoL changes but also some terrible changes to various other things like lost sectors, etc.

I still heavily enjoy the game but this was a massive blunder when the community outlook was at an all time high from the amazing year of Witch Queen.

Re: The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond

Stragen8

@rjejr Yeah try to follow the quests in your inventory - you may need to Google some of them if you're confused.

The story doesn't make sense even if you played D1. There's so much that was packed into seasons or lore tabs that aren't there anymore. It's best to watch a video on it if you're interested.

The game is much much better if you have a group of friends to join up with. The best content is the raids, nightfalls and doing the other activities as a group.

Witch queen has a fun and engaging story, with actual story missions that can be enjoyed solo, however, it's not a 60$ solo game. It's a fun 6 hour bonus to the game.

Re: The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond

Stragen8

@Darude84 The game is bad at onboarding new players.

It's something they're actively addressing in Light fall though with Guardian Ranks.

The biggest problem is they have removed the first two years of story content for the game, the main campaigns that actually had some story to help onboard new players and get them geared up. So new players are lost in lore and unless you buy Witch Queen, don't have any good story content to do.

Beyond Light is now free with PS+ which helps a bit, but that story isn't very good.

Re: Poll: Did You Love The Last of Us - Episode 5?

Stragen8

Really didn't like the acting/casting for Kathleen. Maybe we just didn't get enough backstory but she wasn't even remotely inspiring, why would anyone follow her lead?

Also the acting felt very awkward and stiff. The rest of the cast has been phenomenal so feel like a huge miss on the one that stands out.

Re: Poll: Was The Last of Us - Episode 3 the Best One Yet?

Stragen8

Loved it. Didn't expect that direction and it worked really well as a vignette of what life is like for some during the events.

This is what I hope for Factions game and it's seasonal stories, if they pursue this live service story approach.

However, those hiking paths are WAY too worn down for something that's supposed to rarely be traveled. Weird complaint I know, but first thing I noticed lol.

Re: Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph Is Out Today on PS5, PS4

Stragen8

@Mostik The grind is still really bad. I jumped back in at WQ. I've found I have the most fun if I don't worry about finishing everything and just hop in with my clan for the activities I enjoy doing and ignoring what I don't.

I really wish the pinnacle grind would change. I only enjoy high difficulty content and it sucks having to grind low level stuff again just to replay the same endgame stuff I was able to do a week ago.

Re: Elden Ring Sells 16.6 Million Copies in Just Four Months

Stragen8

@Darude84 Demons Souls gets better. If you grab some of the 4-1 gear right away (YouTube guide for Crescent Fachion +1, Adjudicators Shield, Refenerators Ring) it makes the game very manageable but still a challenge.

Also there’s a very active discord that gives away items and help with levels/bosses.