Who in their right mind would give this fabulous remake of Resident Evil 4, an all time classic, a 1 for Abysmal? Clearly someone who hasn’t played it.
@theMEGAniggle @Jswift56 I’m in the same boat. I’d like to pick Dreams up myself, but only if/when it gets a native PS5 patch. In the meantime, I’ve got plenty of stuff in my backlog to be getting on with. Which reminds me, I really must get around to finishing Sackboy: A Big Adventure already!
@Beerheadgamer82 At least is was just your balcony. Once a pigeon done a MASSIVE diarrhoea on me while I was on my way to work. The little bugger literally ruined my favourite suit. I’m talking a huge, runny, steaming brown turd all over my shoulder and back. Had to hose both the blazer and trousers off in the garden. I can laugh about it now, but man, I was peeved at the time 😂
With over 350 hours between the PS4 and Switch versions, Dead Cells is one of my most played games on PS5 via backwards compatibility. I’ve even double dipped on all the paid DLC to date, so this makes me really happy. Hope it’s a free upgrade!
Although I put in 63 hours on my way to beating HFW, I wasn’t exactly in love with the game. But I’ll be grabbing the Burning Shores DLC at or around launch regardless. Despite my misgivings, it’s still an absolutely gorgeous game after all.
For those who’ve yet to try it, I implore my fellow PS fans to buy Dead Cells. It’s utterly incredible. And the recent Return to Castlevania DLC elevates the game even further.
There are votes for a 1 for abysmal in every single one of these Push Square polls. Come on guys, very few games deserve a one, if any, and certainly not Wo Long.
So for non-PSVR2 users, is it worth upgrading to the standard PS5 version from the PS4 version I have? I’m guessing the haptics alone will be nice, but I guess it’s worth checking.
Finally! So annoying having to delete a disc version of a game I’ve bought physically and having to re-download a digital version if that game later comes to Plus. That’s right, yes?
I really want a PSVR2 for Gran Turismo 7, RE Village, Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite, but Moss and Moss: Book II are two games I’ve always wanted to play.
If PlayStation do the right thing and add an Astro game (either a new one or a remaster of Rescue Mission) and work out a deal with Valve for Half-Life Alyx, this peripheral will quickly become impossible for me to ignore.
Seeing as I never play online and I try to buy the games that I really want, I’ve not been subscribed to Plus for a few years now, but for a fiver, I’ve grabbed Premium for a month. I’ll try a bunch of games that I don’t own and take it from there.
There’s a good few games from the PS4 generation that I never got around to, such as Days Gone, Gravity Rush 2, Concrete Genie and WipEout: Omega Collection that I’m looking forward to trying. Especially Days Gone as it has a performance patch on PS5.
@ErrantRob Cheers dude, I’ll do just that. I really do want to play these Soulslikes, I just have to pick one and stick with it. The problem in this day and age is having a big backlog, so there’s always something else to play if it doesn’t click in the first few hours. But if I really stick with it and practice, I have every chance of succeeding. Well, in theory at least!
Always wanted to play the Nioh games, but I’m not confident that I have the skill set necessary to do so. But seeing as it’s on Game Pass, I’m definitely gonna give Wo Long a good old go on my Series X and if it really connects with me, I’ll definitely pick up a physical copy on PS5. Fingers crossed I get on with it.
@gbanas92 Thanks man, really appreciate that! I absolutely adore Rez Infinite and I’m eager to know if it’s worth shelling out the £8.99 to upgrade to the PS5 version sans VR2.
That being said, I really do want to pick up a PSVR2 at some point. Hopefully sooner rather than later. It’s just that to warrant the outlay, I do need a few more games to become available for it that really appeal to my tastes. Gran Turismo 7, RE Village, Rez, Tetris Effect and, of course, Thumper are all great starts, but something like a new Astro’s game or the holy grail, Half-Life: Alyx, would be especially difficult to resist.
@gbanas92 Thanks for the detailed reply, buddy! Much appreciated. Yeah, I’ll hold fire unless (hopefully) I do eventually get a PSVR2. Looking forward to the Rez review!
I own the PS4 version of Thumper, but don’t own PSVR2 (or the original PSVR for that matter). Would you say that it’s still worth me upgrading to the PS5 version? Same question goes for Rez Infinite. Should I pay the £3.99 and £8.99 respectively for the vanilla PS5 experience?
Having recently finished The Last of Us Part I, I’ve now moved onto the Left Behind DLC and I’m having a great time with it so far. Not sure how long it is, but once I’m done with that, I have Stray, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome to get on with. I’m really looking forward to finally getting around to all three of these smaller games, but not quite sure which to start first. Stray maybe?
[EDIT] Instead of any of those, I’ve ended up just playing the Octopath Traveler II Prologue Demo on PS5, and had to pop back here to gush about it. Both the gameplay and combat are fantastic and the visuals are utterly sublime. This has gone from a 'not particularly bothered' to a 'must play' in the space of an hour. I implore anyone with even a passing interest in RPG’s to give the demo a try. It’s awesome!
Super excited for this. I have Dead Cells on both PS4 and Xbox, but as I have all the existing DLC on the Switch version of the game, that’s where I decided to pre-order the Return to Castlevania content. As a huge fan of both Dead Cells and Castlevania, however, I may end up grabbing it on PlayStation, too.
I’m hoping for Half-Life: Alyx and a Metal Gear Rising remaster. Oh and for something completely out of left field, I’d love to see a console port of ZeroRanger. It’s a fabulous shooter that’s labelled by many as the Undertale of shmups.
@munstre I’m just going off the types of games I like to play, and none of these appeal to me. I, like many, want to see big budget, AAA games announced for PSVR2.
This reminds me that I really must pick up PowerWash Simulator on PS5. Loved it on Game Pass and I want to replay on PlayStation to enjoy it again and grab some trophies while I’m at it.
Clearly, this isn’t the PSVR2 'killer app' we hoped it would be, making the need for Half-Life: Alyx more pertinent than ever. Let’s hope Sony are at least talking to Gabe and Co. My fingers are firmly crossed as I really want to want PSVR2.
Well, I was discharged from hospital earlier this week after a 7-day admission. I’ll have to go back in for surgery in the next 2-3 months, but thankfully, I was able to make the most of being back home and finished The Last of Us Part I yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed it, too. With that done and dusted, I think I‘ll move onto Stray this weekend. I’m also planning to revisit Returnal and this time commit to overcoming its savage difficulty.
@Northern_munkey @LN78 Thanks for the well wishes my friends. I’m grateful to my compassionate fellow gamers who are putting positive vibes out there. Means the world to me.
@theheadofabroom I feel for you buddy. I’ve had nine major ops since being diagnosed with Crohn’s back in 2008 and live in constant pain. Like, say, 5/10 pain, that’s normal to me. But every so often (like last Monday) it’ll spike all the way up to severe 10/10 pain. That’s when I need to get to hospital for IV meds. The MRI showed multiple strictures, so it looks like I’ll be having another bowel resection next week.
I hope your own health issues get better in time and that you’re able to live your life to the absolute fullest.
Unfortunately I’m stuck in hospital after a nasty Crohn’s flare-up on Monday. Had an MRI yesterday and told just this morning that I need major surgery. So no gaming for me this weekend.. or maybe the next few weekends ☹️ And I was one session away from finishing The Last of Us Part I as well.
Just as it was in the case of Dead Space, as much as I wish I had, I never got around to playing Metal Gear Rising on PS3. I’ve now got to play Dead Space on PS5 (at least I will when I’m out of hospital) and I’d love to do the same with MGR. Let’s hope this upcoming anniversary event doesn’t disappoint… but I’ll be keeping my expectations in check just in case.
@FOXHOUND_MGS5 Aww, thank you my friend. Crohn’s sure isn’t nice, and I feel for you, too. I was diagnosed in 2008 and have had to have bowel resections, 4-month hospital stays and even a near death experience. I’d been doing quite well recently, but this latest attack was real bad, proper 10/10 pain. I’m feeling much better now, but they want to keep me in for a few more days yet. And I was just one session away from finishing The Last of Us Part I 😞 Never mind, I’ll be home soon.
Thanks for reaching out, buddy. Means a lot. If you ever want to talk, hit me up. I’m here if you ever need a chat with someone who understands what you’re going through.
Yep, I’ve got a 10% discount code. Trouble is, I buy pretty much all my PS5 games physically. There may be a digital-only game on the store I can find before the code expires.
I’m in hospital at the moment – had a severe Crohn’s flare up on Monday. I’m nil by mouth and due for an MRI tomorrow – so it’d be nice to treat myself to something like Chicory: A Colorful Tale or Inscryption when I’m eventually discharged.
I’ve nearly finished the incredible The Last of Us Part I on PS5, which I bought at release, but only recently gotten around to playing. Once that’s wrapped up, I’ll finally be moving on to Stray, which was a Christmas present from my wife, and then NieR Automata, which was a Christmas present to myself. I’ll be honest, I bought it on Switch first, but enjoyed the opening couple hours so much, I just had to experience that super slick combat at a full 60fps on the big TV.
@playstation1995 Oh man, you hit the nail on the head there. I’d love a port of Muramasa Rebirth on PS5 and Switch. It’s so good, I’d buy it again twice over!
On PS5, I’m playing The Last of Us Part I and kinda wishing there was a mod to change Joel’s face to Pedro Pascal (just kidding). Over on Series X, meanwhile, I’m having a great time with both Psychonauts 2 and PowerWash Simulator.
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Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Who in their right mind would give this fabulous remake of Resident Evil 4, an all time classic, a 1 for Abysmal? Clearly someone who hasn’t played it.
Re: Gran Turismo 7 Officially Details Huge PS5, PS4 1.31 Update, Out Today
There are a ton of great games on PS5, but Gran Turismo 7 is still one of my absolute favourites games on the system.
Re: Media Molecule Is Releasing a Brand New Game in Dreams Tomorrow
@theMEGAniggle @Jswift56 I’m in the same boat. I’d like to pick Dreams up myself, but only if/when it gets a native PS5 patch. In the meantime, I’ve got plenty of stuff in my backlog to be getting on with. Which reminds me, I really must get around to finishing Sackboy: A Big Adventure already!
Re: Random: The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Pigeon Is Suddenly a Star
@Beerheadgamer82 At least is was just your balcony. Once a pigeon done a MASSIVE diarrhoea on me while I was on my way to work. The little bugger literally ruined my favourite suit. I’m talking a huge, runny, steaming brown turd all over my shoulder and back. Had to hose both the blazer and trousers off in the garden. I can laugh about it now, but man, I was peeved at the time 😂
Re: Dead Cells Is Helping Bring Konami's Castlevania Back to Stores on PS5
With over 350 hours between the PS4 and Switch versions, Dead Cells is one of my most played games on PS5 via backwards compatibility. I’ve even double dipped on all the paid DLC to date, so this makes me really happy. Hope it’s a free upgrade!
Re: You Must Beat Horizon Forbidden West to Play PS5 DLC Burning Shores
Although I put in 63 hours on my way to beating HFW, I wasn’t exactly in love with the game. But I’ll be grabbing the Burning Shores DLC at or around launch regardless. Despite my misgivings, it’s still an absolutely gorgeous game after all.
Re: PS Store Essential Picks Sale Offers Discounts on Thousands of PS5, PS4 Games
For those who’ve yet to try it, I implore my fellow PS fans to buy Dead Cells. It’s utterly incredible. And the recent Return to Castlevania DLC elevates the game even further.
Re: The Last of Us TV Show Is Now Available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, More
Amazon Prime you say? I can finally watch it. Woohoo!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
There are votes for a 1 for abysmal in every single one of these Push Square polls. Come on guys, very few games deserve a one, if any, and certainly not Wo Long.
Re: The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails Is a Falcom Action RPG to Watch in Fall 2023
I don’t quite understand why these new Falcom releases aren’t PS5 native. We’re in the third year of the new generation, after all.
Re: Gran Turismo Comparison Video Shows Huge Leap in Quality from PSVR to PSVR2
Gran Turismo 7 is the single biggest reason that I desperately want to acquire a PSVR2 post haste!
Re: Mini Review: Rez Infinite (PSVR2) - PSVR Classic Remains a Must-Play on PSVR2
So for non-PSVR2 users, is it worth upgrading to the standard PS5 version from the PS4 version I have? I’m guessing the haptics alone will be nice, but I guess it’s worth checking.
Re: PS5 Firmware Update Finally Changes How Game Discs Work
Finally! So annoying having to delete a disc version of a game I’ve bought physically and having to re-download a digital version if that game later comes to Plus. That’s right, yes?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Octopath Traveler 2?
Oh it’s an easy NINE for me. Fantastic game. Despite what someone has put, no game deserves an abysmal, and certainly not OT2.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Takes Fourth Number One, Still Selling Best on PS5
Shame to see Octopath Traveler II drop out of the top ten. Such an incredible game! But glad to see God of War Ragnarok holding strong in fourth.
Re: Mini Review: Moss (PSVR2) - Charming Adventure Gets Some Major Upgrades
I really want a PSVR2 for Gran Turismo 7, RE Village, Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite, but Moss and Moss: Book II are two games I’ve always wanted to play.
If PlayStation do the right thing and add an Astro game (either a new one or a remaster of Rescue Mission) and work out a deal with Valve for Half-Life Alyx, this peripheral will quickly become impossible for me to ignore.
Re: PS Plus Is Up to 85% Off for New Subscribers This Weekend
Seeing as I never play online and I try to buy the games that I really want, I’ve not been subscribed to Plus for a few years now, but for a fiver, I’ve grabbed Premium for a month. I’ll try a bunch of games that I don’t own and take it from there.
There’s a good few games from the PS4 generation that I never got around to, such as Days Gone, Gravity Rush 2, Concrete Genie and WipEout: Omega Collection that I’m looking forward to trying. Especially Days Gone as it has a performance patch on PS5.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 466
In preparation for the hugely anticipated Return to Castlevania DLC, I’m playing Dead Cells and pretty much nothing else!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
@ErrantRob Cheers dude, I’ll do just that. I really do want to play these Soulslikes, I just have to pick one and stick with it. The problem in this day and age is having a big backlog, so there’s always something else to play if it doesn’t click in the first few hours. But if I really stick with it and practice, I have every chance of succeeding. Well, in theory at least!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
Always wanted to play the Nioh games, but I’m not confident that I have the skill set necessary to do so. But seeing as it’s on Game Pass, I’m definitely gonna give Wo Long a good old go on my Series X and if it really connects with me, I’ll definitely pick up a physical copy on PS5. Fingers crossed I get on with it.
Re: Mini Review: Thumper (PSVR2) - A Return to the Music Visualiser from Hell
@gbanas92 Thanks man, really appreciate that! I absolutely adore Rez Infinite and I’m eager to know if it’s worth shelling out the £8.99 to upgrade to the PS5 version sans VR2.
That being said, I really do want to pick up a PSVR2 at some point. Hopefully sooner rather than later. It’s just that to warrant the outlay, I do need a few more games to become available for it that really appeal to my tastes. Gran Turismo 7, RE Village, Rez, Tetris Effect and, of course, Thumper are all great starts, but something like a new Astro’s game or the holy grail, Half-Life: Alyx, would be especially difficult to resist.
Re: Mini Review: Thumper (PSVR2) - A Return to the Music Visualiser from Hell
@gbanas92 Thanks for the detailed reply, buddy! Much appreciated. Yeah, I’ll hold fire unless (hopefully) I do eventually get a PSVR2. Looking forward to the Rez review!
Re: Mini Review: Thumper (PSVR2) - A Return to the Music Visualiser from Hell
I own the PS4 version of Thumper, but don’t own PSVR2 (or the original PSVR for that matter). Would you say that it’s still worth me upgrading to the PS5 version? Same question goes for Rez Infinite. Should I pay the £3.99 and £8.99 respectively for the vanilla PS5 experience?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 465
Having recently finished The Last of Us Part I, I’ve now moved onto the Left Behind DLC and I’m having a great time with it so far. Not sure how long it is, but once I’m done with that, I have Stray, OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome to get on with. I’m really looking forward to finally getting around to all three of these smaller games, but not quite sure which to start first. Stray maybe?
[EDIT] Instead of any of those, I’ve ended up just playing the Octopath Traveler II Prologue Demo on PS5, and had to pop back here to gush about it. Both the gameplay and combat are fantastic and the visuals are utterly sublime. This has gone from a 'not particularly bothered' to a 'must play' in the space of an hour. I implore anyone with even a passing interest in RPG’s to give the demo a try. It’s awesome!
Re: Unlock a Secret 'Richter Mode' in Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC
Super excited for this. I have Dead Cells on both PS4 and Xbox, but as I have all the existing DLC on the Switch version of the game, that’s where I decided to pre-order the Return to Castlevania content. As a huge fan of both Dead Cells and Castlevania, however, I may end up grabbing it on PlayStation, too.
Re: Talking Point: State of Play Predictions February 2023 - What Do You Expect?
I’m hoping for Half-Life: Alyx and a Metal Gear Rising remaster. Oh and for something completely out of left field, I’d love to see a console port of ZeroRanger. It’s a fabulous shooter that’s labelled by many as the Undertale of shmups.
Re: 10 Best PSVR2 Games You Must Play on Launch Day
Surely you have to include Rez Infinite in this list? It’s a fabulous game.
Re: Sony Adds Nine More PSVR2 Games to the Launch Window
@munstre I’m just going off the types of games I like to play, and none of these appeal to me. I, like many, want to see big budget, AAA games announced for PSVR2.
Re: Sony Adds Nine More PSVR2 Games to the Launch Window
Lots of quantity, not enough quality for me. Not yet at least.
Re: Mini Review: Akka Arrh (PS5) – A Psychedelic Curiosity from the Past
I do love a good Minter shooter!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 464
This reminds me that I really must pick up PowerWash Simulator on PS5. Loved it on Game Pass and I want to replay on PlayStation to enjoy it again and grab some trophies while I’m at it.
Re: Horizon Call of the Mountain (PSVR2) - Pretty Platformer Reaches New Heights
Clearly, this isn’t the PSVR2 'killer app' we hoped it would be, making the need for Half-Life: Alyx more pertinent than ever. Let’s hope Sony are at least talking to Gabe and Co. My fingers are firmly crossed as I really want to want PSVR2.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy's Launch Week Sales Trump Elden Ring's in Massive Debut
Glad to see Dead Space still holding strong.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 463
Well, I was discharged from hospital earlier this week after a 7-day admission. I’ll have to go back in for surgery in the next 2-3 months, but thankfully, I was able to make the most of being back home and finished The Last of Us Part I yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed it, too. With that done and dusted, I think I‘ll move onto Stray this weekend. I’m also planning to revisit Returnal and this time commit to overcoming its savage difficulty.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
Thanks @Titntin. Same to you my friend. Wishing you nothing but health and happiness! Hope you get better real soon.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
@Northern_munkey @LN78 Thanks for the well wishes my friends. I’m grateful to my compassionate fellow gamers who are putting positive vibes out there. Means the world to me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
@theheadofabroom I feel for you buddy. I’ve had nine major ops since being diagnosed with Crohn’s back in 2008 and live in constant pain. Like, say, 5/10 pain, that’s normal to me. But every so often (like last Monday) it’ll spike all the way up to severe 10/10 pain. That’s when I need to get to hospital for IV meds. The MRI showed multiple strictures, so it looks like I’ll be having another bowel resection next week.
I hope your own health issues get better in time and that you’re able to live your life to the absolute fullest.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
@theheadofabroom Thank you my friend. That means a lot to me!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
Unfortunately I’m stuck in hospital after a nasty Crohn’s flare-up on Monday. Had an MRI yesterday and told just this morning that I need major surgery. So no gaming for me this weekend.. or maybe the next few weekends ☹️ And I was one session away from finishing The Last of Us Part I as well.
Re: Gran Turismo 7's Free PSVR2 Upgrade Sounds Mind Bogglingly Great
Okay, even I’m getting hyped now! Alyx who?
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for February 2023 Announced
@commentlife Rollerdrome is awesome. As is OlliOlli World. I highly recommend both games.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for February 2023 Announced
Always wanted to try Destiny 2, but a little intimidated by all the expansions and super experienced existing players.
Re: Metal Gear Rising 10th Anniversary 'Event' Teased
Just as it was in the case of Dead Space, as much as I wish I had, I never got around to playing Metal Gear Rising on PS3. I’ve now got to play Dead Space on PS5 (at least I will when I’m out of hospital) and I’d love to do the same with MGR. Let’s hope this upcoming anniversary event doesn’t disappoint… but I’ll be keeping my expectations in check just in case.
Re: Check Your Inbox for 10% PS Store Discount Code on PS App
@FOXHOUND_MGS5 Aww, thank you my friend. Crohn’s sure isn’t nice, and I feel for you, too. I was diagnosed in 2008 and have had to have bowel resections, 4-month hospital stays and even a near death experience. I’d been doing quite well recently, but this latest attack was real bad, proper 10/10 pain. I’m feeling much better now, but they want to keep me in for a few more days yet. And I was just one session away from finishing The Last of Us Part I 😞 Never mind, I’ll be home soon.
Thanks for reaching out, buddy. Means a lot. If you ever want to talk, hit me up. I’m here if you ever need a chat with someone who understands what you’re going through.
Re: Check Your Inbox for 10% PS Store Discount Code on PS App
Yep, I’ve got a 10% discount code. Trouble is, I buy pretty much all my PS5 games physically. There may be a digital-only game on the store I can find before the code expires.
I’m in hospital at the moment – had a severe Crohn’s flare up on Monday. I’m nil by mouth and due for an MRI tomorrow – so it’d be nice to treat myself to something like Chicory: A Colorful Tale or Inscryption when I’m eventually discharged.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 461
I’ve nearly finished the incredible The Last of Us Part I on PS5, which I bought at release, but only recently gotten around to playing. Once that’s wrapped up, I’ll finally be moving on to Stray, which was a Christmas present from my wife, and then NieR Automata, which was a Christmas present to myself. I’ll be honest, I bought it on Switch first, but enjoyed the opening couple hours so much, I just had to experience that super slick combat at a full 60fps on the big TV.
Re: Forspoken (PS5) - Messy Action RPG Is Massively Hit and Miss
This is one of those games I’d pick up physically for £15 in a year or two.
Re: 13 Sentinels, Dragon's Crown Dev's New Fantasy Game Is Nearly Done
Well that’s me officially excited!
@playstation1995 Oh man, you hit the nail on the head there. I’d love a port of Muramasa Rebirth on PS5 and Switch. It’s so good, I’d buy it again twice over!
Re: Dead Space Remake to Feature Alternate Ending, Pre-Load Times Revealed
I’m really excited for this, but at £70, I’ll wait for reviews before biting the bullet on a pre-order.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 460
On PS5, I’m playing The Last of Us Part I and kinda wishing there was a mod to change Joel’s face to Pedro Pascal (just kidding). Over on Series X, meanwhile, I’m having a great time with both Psychonauts 2 and PowerWash Simulator.
Have a great weekend everyone!