Back on Cyberpunk2077, this time on PS5, it's a whole new game. So many people in the streets, cars etc. I've been taking the skytrain or whatever, so immersive seeing others riding on them. People of night city are one of the best in gaming history with their sense of style, so unique. Plus one of the best looking games ever - Metro Exodus on a whole new enhanced level, I miss the whole crew and the Colonel 😆.
@nessisonett I also used to be disappointed in people who drove automatic transmission cars and not manual so...like the "I don't use Ashes/any help" crowd of the Elden Ring/Souls community. Tsk it's just one of those things.
Stuck on Metaphor's final boss almost like being stuck on Erdtree's Consort but at least I finally beat him and BAYLE!!. Oh yeah there's Isshin of Sekiro to beat too faaaaccckk...So I'm just going to chill and roam in RDR2, GoWR & HFW
Some people used money saved for MHWilds to buy KCD2 on a whim because of the out of nowhere hype, so the latter is definitely going to lead on this site.
Xbox just needs your games PlayStation. Can't you see all the love they showing 😆. If you can beat'em you join'em and try to beat them from the inside. 😂
@ZeD Aw yeah that feeling... thinking how you're gonna make it past the giant troll at the top and make progress...with some almost hopeless sound playing in the back...you wish you could ask the merchant Kalè in the Church of Elleh for help but he doesn't know what you're up to...you're all alone. It's all part of the charm that makes Elden Ring so memorable.
@Kidfunkadelic83 😂 It's just so ridiculous, newer games like ER have dropped lower, yet I dunno what Activision really want with Sekiro...I waited years for it to drop from that £29.99 but gave up and got it in 2022. It's 2025 and it still won't budge.
Only way you can outsell PS is selling something like a Series X at a Series S price and take all the losses and never expect any profits in the short run else PS is so far gone!
After quite a break, properly back on Metaphor Refantazio to finish off the last palace, spent bout the whole week tryna defeat an impossible sidequest Devourer of Flames Dragon in a tower, the difficulty reminded me of Evrae back in the day in FFX. Still having fun in the dungeons of the timeless Bloodborne. Roaming around the Shadow of the Erdtree after defeating the Consort to see if something's changed. Plus will keep exploring realms in GoW Ragnarök. And of course I'll just chill in the legendary RDRII to see if I can solve some mysteries on my own - no internet help.
Made time to finally beat that Consort in Shadow of the Erdtree. What an epic battle with great sound to match, my bro who hasn't played games in a while was amazed by the Consort's incredible moveset. Elden Ring will be spoken of for years to come. Next, I'll focus on beating Metaphor, meanwhile just want to hangout in BB's The Old Hunters for a while.
I can understand if Miyazaki doesn't want anyone touching it. Nothing worse than someone remaking your masterpiece and newcomers praising the Remake and calling the original bad.
God of War Ragnarök. Games like this with all PS Studios' is why it's hard to leave PlayStation. Plus some Metaphor Refantazio and Shadow of the Erdtree.
@8bit4Life Yo yo yo yo!!! Get back in there and overcome difficulty. Don't use that "not for me" line soldier! You'll thank us later when you feel that sense of accomplishment with little by little progress 🤣. Seriously though, the difficulty is what makes the Souls interesting, keep trying and fyi you're not supposed to defeat every enemy you meet, you'd have to come back later when you're stronger.
Was tarrying a bit in Shadow of the Erdtree yesterday, Elden Ring is so special. HFW, GoW have all the super graphics yet I have more screenshots of ER than those 2, art direction is just the thing. Found a path that's been right under the nose in the Fort of Reprimand, a place I've treaded a million times, intriguing how they hide things in plain sight.
I mean this what they've been trying to subtly communicate with the the PS4 still around and Pro consoles being released. This is what Shawn Layden was trying to say, that generations are dead because graphics have peaked, it's crossgen going forward and won't matter which console you're on. Consoles will forever be around.
@Jimmer-jammer No doubt the story is smart. It's the gameplay that feels tedious sometimes, especially when you're not in the mood to read too much text.
It's been quite up and down for me with this one. It gets super interesting when people like Louis or Del/Basilio appear and then it gets quite dull in those side quest dungeons - though they're at least better than Mementos - or when it's too.much repetitive dialogue. Gotta say though that Louis is up there with the best villains, plus the typical Atlus suspense plot twists makes it worthwhile. Art direction is nice and archetypes look way cooler than Personas.
@mariomaster96 maybe it's missing the comical banter from the likes of Ryuji and Morgana. Metaphor characters are just so serious all the time.
Finally got GoW Ragnarok, simply one of the best games ever made! They added one thing I felt ridiculously missing from the 1st one - people. And it's looking like the world's bigger, fack yeah! I tried the DiabloIV trial, looks like a great game ruined by the servers determining performance, my character is moonwalking all over the place, unplayable. I won't bother buying. Plus nearing the end of Metaphor Refantazio. Want to keep building bonds with followers, don't wanna rush it.
Metaphor is great but like most Atlus games if you aren't in the mood for too much talking you're going to bounce off...and bounce back again of you're in the mood.
They never learn. Just like Cyberpunk, they assumed everybody had $5000 unannounced rigs in their homes. When devs like Guerilla, ND, Rockstar develop first and foremost with whatever gen is current in mind.
Sekiro ain't budging and still standing strong at £29.99 since and till forever. You'd think Isshin himself is always calling for that price with no protests.
I mean it won Digital Foundry's Best Graphics of 2022. The Game Awards needs a Best Graphics category not just Art Direction, Guerilla would win it every time.
Time limit...ugh...another thing I dislike along with story urgency - to save something or someone all the while you're supposed to grind out side quests to level up - what ludonarrative dissonance. This is where I like FromSoftware games, no urgency, no nothing, it's your world, do what you like.
Back again to one of the best franchises ever - Horizon Forbidden West. Just as games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne missed awards for releasing in tough years, Sekiro and Elden Ring got all the awards in their stead. One day Horizon or Guerilla will get its awards due. Btw made it to Isshin for the 2nd time in Sekiro, hmph...what a guy.
People were ridiculous thinking Erdtree will win GOTY. I was thinking it would win some other categories but I see the backlash was so much they were scared to give it anything. Nice to see Metaphor winning some though.
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 572
Back on Cyberpunk2077, this time on PS5, it's a whole new game. So many people in the streets, cars etc. I've been taking the skytrain or whatever, so immersive seeing others riding on them. People of night city are one of the best in gaming history with their sense of style, so unique. Plus one of the best looking games ever - Metro Exodus on a whole new enhanced level, I miss the whole crew and the Colonel 😆.
Re: Final Fantasy Series Surpasses 200 Million Total Sales, Pixel Remasters Reach 5 Million
@Porco Pretty sure he's being sarcastic unless...
Re: Don't Worry, Forza Horizon 5 Won't Require All 165 Trophies for the Platinum on PS5
I always wanted GT to have a Horizon type game but alas can't spend full price on racing games, will buy it one day hopefully.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Cinematic Trailer Sets Scene for Sengoku Action
@nessisonett I also used to be disappointed in people who drove automatic transmission cars and not manual so...like the "I don't use Ashes/any help" crowd of the Elden Ring/Souls community. Tsk it's just one of those things.
Re: 4 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Are At Their Lowest Prices Ever on PS Store
No one:
Sekiro: £29.99/$29.99
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 571
Stuck on Metaphor's final boss almost like being stuck on Erdtree's Consort but at least I finally beat him and BAYLE!!. Oh yeah there's Isshin of Sekiro to beat too faaaaccckk...So I'm just going to chill and roam in RDR2, GoWR & HFW
Re: Poll: What Was Your PS5 Game of the Month for February 2025?
Some people used money saved for MHWilds to buy KCD2 on a whim because of the out of nowhere hype, so the latter is definitely going to lead on this site.
Re: Tekken 8 Boss Katsuhiro Harada Schools Fan Over 'Disrespectful' Response to Anna PS5 DLC
What did I just read...😂. How's a new design a way of "getting back at Anna fans"...
Re: Some Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over the Game Being 'Too Easy'
There's going to be the inevitable extra hard "massive expansion" in a year or two.
Re: Xbox Games on PS5 Is a Win for PlayStation Owners, Says Yoshida
Xbox just needs your games PlayStation. Can't you see all the love they showing 😆. If you can beat'em you join'em and try to beat them from the inside. 😂
Re: Preview: Elden Ring Nightreign Is the Most Interesting PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game of 2025
@ZeD Aw yeah that feeling... thinking how you're gonna make it past the giant troll at the top and make progress...with some almost hopeless sound playing in the back...you wish you could ask the merchant Kalè in the Church of Elleh for help but he doesn't know what you're up to...you're all alone. It's all part of the charm that makes Elden Ring so memorable.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 567
Still Metaphor Refantazio, thought they said it was shorter than P5, looks far longer. Plus tarrying in the legendary RDRII.
Btw wooww PSN down brought all the PushSquare lurkers out the woodwork.
Re: Onimusha 2 Remaster Announced for PS4, Coming This Year
Is that the one with Jean Reno...game was so grainy couldn't bother finishing it. Felt like a good game though.
Re: More Than 1,400 Top Rated PS5, PS4 Games Discounted Now
@Kidfunkadelic83 😂 It's just so ridiculous, newer games like ER have dropped lower, yet I dunno what Activision really want with Sekiro...I waited years for it to drop from that £29.99 but gave up and got it in 2022. It's 2025 and it still won't budge.
Re: More Than 1,400 Top Rated PS5, PS4 Games Discounted Now
Sekiro will still parry these sales at a speed of 29.99.
Re: Xbox Boss Wants to Beat PS6 on Hardware Capabilities, Not Necessarily Games
Only way you can outsell PS is selling something like a Series X at a Series S price and take all the losses and never expect any profits in the short run else PS is so far gone!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 565
After quite a break, properly back on Metaphor Refantazio to finish off the last palace, spent bout the whole week tryna defeat an impossible sidequest Devourer of Flames Dragon in a tower, the difficulty reminded me of Evrae back in the day in FFX. Still having fun in the dungeons of the timeless Bloodborne. Roaming around the Shadow of the Erdtree after defeating the Consort to see if something's changed. Plus will keep exploring realms in GoW Ragnarök. And of course I'll just chill in the legendary RDRII to see if I can solve some mysteries on my own - no internet help.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 564
Made time to finally beat that Consort in Shadow of the Erdtree. What an epic battle with great sound to match, my bro who hasn't played games in a while was amazed by the Consort's incredible moveset. Elden Ring will be spoken of for years to come. Next, I'll focus on beating Metaphor, meanwhile just want to hangout in BB's The Old Hunters for a while.
Re: Why Hasn't Sony Done Anything with Bloodborne? Shuhei Yoshida Has a Theory
I can understand if Miyazaki doesn't want anyone touching it. Nothing worse than someone remaking your masterpiece and newcomers praising the Remake and calling the original bad.
Re: New PS Store Sale Hands Out Big PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
No matter what, Sekiro ain't breaking its posture at £29.99.
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio PS5, PS4 Patch 1.11 Brings Neat Menu Updates
Is there ever an ability in these Atlus Games to get to the Main Menu when in battle or dialogue so one can just Reload Game!
Re: Do You Put Your PS5 in Rest Mode or Shut It Down?
Shut down mostly, but Rest Mode if the game has awful save points like Atlus games and don't want to lose progress.
Re: How Well Do You Know Uncharted?
11/15. Now I feel like reinstalling the collection.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 562
God of War Ragnarök. Games like this with all PS Studios' is why it's hard to leave PlayStation. Plus some Metaphor Refantazio and Shadow of the Erdtree.
Re: Almost 3,000 Massive PS5, PS4 Deals Added to PS Store
Whatever it is Sekiro will stand strong at £29.99.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Old Favourites Elden Ring, GTA 5, Cyberpunk Raid Top 10 in 2024's Final Week
@8bit4Life Yo yo yo yo!!! Get back in there and overcome difficulty. Don't use that "not for me" line soldier! You'll thank us later when you feel that sense of accomplishment with little by little progress 🤣. Seriously though, the difficulty is what makes the Souls interesting, keep trying and fyi you're not supposed to defeat every enemy you meet, you'd have to come back later when you're stronger.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Old Favourites Elden Ring, GTA 5, Cyberpunk Raid Top 10 in 2024's Final Week
Was tarrying a bit in Shadow of the Erdtree yesterday, Elden Ring is so special. HFW, GoW have all the super graphics yet I have more screenshots of ER than those 2, art direction is just the thing. Found a path that's been right under the nose in the Fort of Reprimand, a place I've treaded a million times, intriguing how they hide things in plain sight.
Re: Kanye West Is Playing The Last of Us 2 on Survivor + Mode, Says It's the Best Game Ever Made
@dschons And what did Neil do...
Re: Consoles Here to Stay, PS5 to Be Supported into Next-Gen, Says PlayStation CEO
I mean this what they've been trying to subtly communicate with the the PS4 still around and Pro consoles being released. This is what Shawn Layden was trying to say, that generations are dead because graphics have peaked, it's crossgen going forward and won't matter which console you're on. Consoles will forever be around.
Re: Game of the Year: #2 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
@Jimmer-jammer No doubt the story is smart. It's the gameplay that feels tedious sometimes, especially when you're not in the mood to read too much text.
Re: Game of the Year: #2 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
It's been quite up and down for me with this one. It gets super interesting when people like Louis or Del/Basilio appear and then it gets quite dull in those side quest dungeons - though they're at least better than Mementos - or when it's too.much repetitive dialogue. Gotta say though that Louis is up there with the best villains, plus the typical Atlus suspense plot twists makes it worthwhile. Art direction is nice and archetypes look way cooler than Personas.
@mariomaster96 maybe it's missing the comical banter from the likes of Ryuji and Morgana. Metaphor characters are just so serious all the time.
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5 DLC of 2024
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Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5 DLC of 2024
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 561
Finally got GoW Ragnarok, simply one of the best games ever made! They added one thing I felt ridiculously missing from the 1st one - people. And it's looking like the world's bigger, fack yeah! I tried the DiabloIV trial, looks like a great game ruined by the servers determining performance, my character is moonwalking all over the place, unplayable. I won't bother buying. Plus nearing the end of Metaphor Refantazio. Want to keep building bonds with followers, don't wanna rush it.
Re: Game of the Year: Robert's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2024
Metaphor is great but like most Atlus games if you aren't in the mood for too much talking you're going to bounce off...and bounce back again of you're in the mood.
Re: Game of the Year: #8 - Dragon's Dogma 2
#1 Astro Bot. If only there were more plot twists than an Atlus game on PushSquare...
Re: UK Sales Charts: Astro Bot PS5 Cracks the Top 10 Right Before Christmas
Are these kids losing their Maro Kart 8 game cards and getting new ones bought for them every week...
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5 Art Direction of 2024
I would put Shadow of the Erdtree near the top but DLC so...
@UltimateOtaku91 Lol yeah the constant floating magla in Metaphor makes P3R look clean. Though Metaphor's more detailed overall.
Re: CD Projekt Red Won't Say Which, If Any, Current Consoles Can Handle The Witcher 4
They never learn. Just like Cyberpunk, they assumed everybody had $5000 unannounced rigs in their homes. When devs like Guerilla, ND, Rockstar develop first and foremost with whatever gen is current in mind.
Re: More Than 6,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Monstrous PS Store Sale
Sekiro ain't budging and still standing strong at £29.99 since and till forever. You'd think Isshin himself is always calling for that price with no protests.
Re: Reminder That Horizon Forbidden West Is Simply Stunning on PS5 Pro
I mean it won Digital Foundry's Best Graphics of 2022. The Game Awards needs a Best Graphics category not just Art Direction, Guerilla would win it every time.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Dev Making 'Steady Improvements' to PS5 Performance, PS5 Pro Patch Set for Launch
Dunno how this is going to review but I remember people sleeping on the Elden Ring Beta and then it came out and got the universal acclaim.
Re: Rumour: The Far Cry Series May Finally Be Switching Things Up in Next Two Games
Time limit...ugh...another thing I dislike along with story urgency - to save something or someone all the while you're supposed to grind out side quests to level up - what ludonarrative dissonance. This is where I like FromSoftware games, no urgency, no nothing, it's your world, do what you like.
Re: Elden Ring: Nightreign Will Not Have Crossplay
Haven't even bothered playing online with PS players some years now let alone crossplay. Wondering if this game is them testing Monster Hunter waters.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 559
Back again to one of the best franchises ever - Horizon Forbidden West. Just as games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne missed awards for releasing in tough years, Sekiro and Elden Ring got all the awards in their stead. One day Horizon or Guerilla will get its awards due. Btw made it to Isshin for the 2nd time in Sekiro, hmph...what a guy.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Year 2024
Lol PushSquare's GOTY is always a PS exclusive, so it's Astro Bot of course.
Re: All The Game Awards 2024 Winners
People were ridiculous thinking Erdtree will win GOTY. I was thinking it would win some other categories but I see the backlash was so much they were scared to give it anything. Nice to see Metaphor winning some though.
Re: Poll: What Will Win Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024?
Played Metaphor & Erdtree. I think I've enjoyed Erdtree more, no wonder it's the first dlc to break the rules buuuutt I don't think it'll win.
Re: Mafia: The Old Country PS5 Launch Window Leaks Ahead of The Game Awards
I like the Mafia games but they're always lacking in the way of side activities.
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Finally Working After Over 24 Hours Offline
Wow 446hrs for Elden Ring 😲, 180hrs for MH World in 2nd place - what a gap. Surprised but not surprised, ER:SotE is just monumental.