My absolute favorite game of all time. I get online literally everyday just to look for news on this. I'm praying so badly that its a faithful remake with the same artstyle with the deformed character models, etc. (not the ugly Dissidia design) and that outside of some quality of life improvements and graphics, it the same old game. In other words, I'm praying its just a super remaster...not a remake.
Makes me wonder when or how this will be revealed as the State of Play has passed. Seems weird to be at a Nintendo Direct but who knows?
@8bit4Life I'm in almost the same situation. My cousin who was my best friend passed last year at 36 and I still have him on my friends list, messages and text thread on my phone. Strangely, his profile pic is him standing next to a skull, Shakespearian-like. I cherish these digital memorials.
@Absymbel Your comment is perfectly worded. I'm in that exact same boat with you. I was telling naysayers early on that it was a strong launch and to give them 6-8 months to get things rolling but with each passing month and with each passing State of Play I'm realizing I was terribly wrong. The PSVR2 is basically on life support and Sony is just waiting to yank the cord as soon as the public eye is turned away enough. Call me dramatic but with the investment that it was, I feel completely betrayed and swindled. At launch I would have bet money that Astrobot, at LEAST a port of Rescue Mission, would be at least announced by now. Not only is that not true but there have been NO other first party games since launch day. Its quite incredible actually.
Wow that was a BAAAAD SoP. Like, maybe one of the worst ones of all time. Astro obviously looks great but its gonna take a sec for me to warm up to it not being PSVR2. Its the biggest kick to the gonads with a middle finger for good measure for those of us who have been loyal to PSVR for years.
Still surprised this was not here at launch considering the nature of the game. I take photos constantly when I play games and I'm nearly at the end of this. Already took a billion with the UI all over the screen. Haha
The way Sony has treated this device has been nothing short of unforgivable. I invested day 1 with bright eyes and bushy tail, trusting Horizon was just the beginning. As the months slipped by and several State of Plays came and went, I slowly realized I'd been duped. No Astrobot, no other 1st party titles. NOTHING.
Thank all that is holy for Capcom and thier RE ports which are amazingly good and a few other 3rd party treats. I'd love to try it with a few things on PC but honestly don't care that much. But if this means it will lift sales a bit so they actually support thier own frikin hardware then awesome.
Praying to all that is holy its a PSVR2 game. Honestly if it's a pancake game I think I'll pass. It would be a huge insult and middle finger to the entire VR crowd Sony has betrayed.
@thefourfoldroot1 You are 1000% correct. I literally CANNOT believe not only the fact that a VR2 port doesnt exist yet but that it wasn't a launch game. The only acceptable answer is if they were saving it for a 1-2 punch where they announce a port of Rescue Mission AND a sequel.
Not a fan of boss rush modes but I'll take it! I'm playing through the game for the first time right now and just got to what I believe is the last area. Really enjoying it!
The FF series was what I grew up on and changed my life. But it died after 9 and has been dead and buried for me for a LONG time. With a few decent exceptions (XII, 7R, 7RB) every game since 9 has gotten worse I think. Remake was way too divisive and should have just stuck with the original story. That being said, 90% of Rebirth was everything fans ever wanted so I'm shocked its underperforming.
I think XBox is on a crash course to go the way of Sega and dissolve into just a game developer. All the signs are there and honestly I would love that. Hoping the current XBox is the last machine we see.
The fact that we are in 2024 and these reports don't include digital sales is whack. The reports are basically moot. Digital sales are a substantial part of the picture these days.
I assumed the Aerith death scene would be different so I was already prepped for that. I honestly don't even super hate what happened as she did still die (which I'm SO grateful for from a narrative standpoint). My issue is the WAY it was executed. I get the logic behind showing it from Cloud's deranged perspective and seeing his broken brain invent a reality that she's still alive even though she clearly isn't. That whole leaning into his psychosis is cool...but it just robs the most famous scene in RPG history of any emotional impact. It would have been better I think to have had it play out just like the OG, then backtrack after the final battle to see how Cloud perceived it as the twist into the ending. Ultimately though, I'm convinced in game 3 when Cloud gets his head set straight we will see the death and water burial scene as it actually happened.
@Nexozi I have an extremely similar setup and it works great everywhere in my 3 story house. I even brought it with me to my little brothers apartment about an hour from home and he has crap basic internet and it somehow worked even better there! I was even able to play a few rounds of Fortnite with ease which requires good, stable connection!
Everyone's lifestyle is different so whether or not you should get it depends on a lot of factors but its been glorious for me!
As a die hard LotR fan...I'm very interested despite the janky overall look. If there is some kind of multi-player, especially cross platform, this will be a must-buy for me and my kids!
I've been hearing this news for a while now which is honestly quite baffling as Rebirth is easily 10x better than Remake in every way possible. Controversial plot elements aside, the game is nothing short of astounding and as far as remakes go, almost impossible. The love and care and attention to detail is almost incomprehensible.
The fact that it seems to be underperforming is deeply worrying since it might further justify devs in taking shortcuts, funding more live service garbage, microtransactions, etc. I fear its sending them a message that dumping money into passion projects that truly have heart and meaning is a waste of resources.
I have no idea why this would not be selling well. My only guess is people lost faith in the storytelling after seeing what they did with Remake? The old school fans like myself were jaded because the story went off the rails full Nomura style while newcomers were confused for the same reason? I'm not sure...
Either way...its the best thing to come out of SE in recent memory. It truly captured the adventurous spirit of a PS1 era RPG.
Now let's have that faithful FF9 remake and have it sell gangbusters and send THAT message to them. We want old school back which would cost them half the money. 😄
Very excited and have been since announcement! Performance was not mentioned though so I'm praying it can handle a steady 60fps. Also praying its not too hard. I despise the Souls games that take pleasure in torturing players. Regardless...bring on Friday! Sheesh! Still not done with FF7R and still need to hit up Dragons Dogma 2!
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Re: Final Fantasy 9 Remake Is Almost Certainly Real as Another Database Leak Appears
@knowles2 TRUTH.
Re: Final Fantasy 9 Remake Is Almost Certainly Real as Another Database Leak Appears
My absolute favorite game of all time. I get online literally everyday just to look for news on this. I'm praying so badly that its a faithful remake with the same artstyle with the deformed character models, etc. (not the ugly Dissidia design) and that outside of some quality of life improvements and graphics, it the same old game. In other words, I'm praying its just a super remaster...not a remake.
Makes me wonder when or how this will be revealed as the State of Play has passed. Seems weird to be at a Nintendo Direct but who knows?
Re: Scathing Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Previews Unfavourably Compare Gameplay to PS Vita's Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Nowadays anything Star Wars related is just pure cancer. The brand is wrecked beyond any hope of repair.
Re: We Heard You Like Dark Fantasy Action RPGs! So, Here's WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on PS5
Soulslike? I'm out.
Re: PS Plus Premium Gets 6 New PSVR2 Games, Available to Download Now
Most of those are really great!
Re: Multiple Square Enix Rumours Spread Like Wildfire Ahead of Summer Game Fest
@Ainu20 Exactly. They NEED to keep that lovable art style and not try and go realistic like Dissigea.
Re: Multiple Square Enix Rumours Spread Like Wildfire Ahead of Summer Game Fest
Give me that FF9 remake you cowards!!!!
Re: Random: What Happens to Your Digital PSN Library When You Die?
@8bit4Life I'm in almost the same situation. My cousin who was my best friend passed last year at 36 and I still have him on my friends list, messages and text thread on my phone. Strangely, his profile pic is him standing next to a skull, Shakespearian-like. I cherish these digital memorials.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024?
Streets of Rage is a great win. The other two are trash.
Re: Astro Bot Is the 'Biggest' Game Team ASOBI Has Ever Made
Yeah but why no VR tho?
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for May 2024?
@Absymbel Your comment is perfectly worded. I'm in that exact same boat with you. I was telling naysayers early on that it was a strong launch and to give them 6-8 months to get things rolling but with each passing month and with each passing State of Play I'm realizing I was terribly wrong. The PSVR2 is basically on life support and Sony is just waiting to yank the cord as soon as the public eye is turned away enough. Call me dramatic but with the investment that it was, I feel completely betrayed and swindled. At launch I would have bet money that Astrobot, at LEAST a port of Rescue Mission, would be at least announced by now. Not only is that not true but there have been NO other first party games since launch day. Its quite incredible actually.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for May 2024?
Wow that was a BAAAAD SoP. Like, maybe one of the worst ones of all time. Astro obviously looks great but its gonna take a sec for me to warm up to it not being PSVR2. Its the biggest kick to the gonads with a middle finger for good measure for those of us who have been loyal to PSVR for years.
Re: State of Play Officially Confirmed for 30th May, Updates on PS5, PSVR2 Games
Astrobot, Sony. ASTROBOT ON PSVR2 YOU COWARDS!!!
Also...that FF9 remake...please?
Re: PS5, PS4's Brand New PS2 Emulator Features Up-Rendering, Rewind, Quick Saves, More
Hoping it will also feature some PS2 games.
Re: Stellar Blade Dev Currently Making Photo Mode for Hit PS5 Game
Still surprised this was not here at launch considering the nature of the game. I take photos constantly when I play games and I'm nearly at the end of this. Already took a billion with the UI all over the screen. Haha
Re: PSVR2's Anticipated PC Adaptor Appears Imminent
The way Sony has treated this device has been nothing short of unforgivable. I invested day 1 with bright eyes and bushy tail, trusting Horizon was just the beginning. As the months slipped by and several State of Plays came and went, I slowly realized I'd been duped. No Astrobot, no other 1st party titles. NOTHING.
Thank all that is holy for Capcom and thier RE ports which are amazingly good and a few other 3rd party treats. I'd love to try it with a few things on PC but honestly don't care that much. But if this means it will lift sales a bit so they actually support thier own frikin hardware then awesome.
Re: Stellar Blade Maker Promises More Outfits for Eve on PS5
@Kidfunkadelic83 Whoa...there's three endings?? I had no idea (headed to the last area soon.)
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
Been wanting to play Streets of Rage 4 for years. Maybe its time to get that 2nd controller for some couch co op?
Re: Rumour: Full Astro Bot PS5 Game to Be Announced Very Soon
Praying to all that is holy its a PSVR2 game. Honestly if it's a pancake game I think I'll pass. It would be a huge insult and middle finger to the entire VR crowd Sony has betrayed.
Re: Rumour: Full Astro Bot PS5 Game to Be Announced Very Soon
@thefourfoldroot1 You are 1000% correct. I literally CANNOT believe not only the fact that a VR2 port doesnt exist yet but that it wasn't a launch game. The only acceptable answer is if they were saving it for a 1-2 punch where they announce a port of Rescue Mission AND a sequel.
Re: What Time Does Fortnite: Wrecked Release?
You say Metallica...I say when do I show up? Haven't been playing the last few seasons but sounds like thats about to change. Haha
Re: Sushi Ben Looks Like a Superb Manga-Inspired Experience for PSVR2
I'm just happy PSVR2 is getting a game. Any game.
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Patch 1.003 Brings a Challenge Mode, New Outfits
Not a fan of boss rush modes but I'll take it! I'm playing through the game for the first time right now and just got to what I believe is the last area. Really enjoying it!
Re: Stellar Blade Dev Teases News Set for Next Week
Let's be gettin that photo mode in here, pronto. How a game like this launched without it makes my head spin.
Re: Square Enix Bestows New Name on Creative Business Unit 3
So...still bland name making still bland games? Haha
Re: A Lot of PS4 Owners Have Yet to Upgrade to PS5
Thats wild to me. They are definitely missing out. PS4 seems so archaic now. 😄
Re: Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fail to Meet Expectations on PS5
The FF series was what I grew up on and changed my life. But it died after 9 and has been dead and buried for me for a LONG time. With a few decent exceptions (XII, 7R, 7RB) every game since 9 has gotten worse I think. Remake was way too divisive and should have just stuck with the original story. That being said, 90% of Rebirth was everything fans ever wanted so I'm shocked its underperforming.
Re: Fans Positively Review Bomb Hi-Fi Rush in Wake of Xbox’s Closure of Tango Gameworks
I think XBox is on a crash course to go the way of Sega and dissolve into just a game developer. All the signs are there and honestly I would love that. Hoping the current XBox is the last machine we see.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Stellar Blade Has a Slightly Disappointing PS5 Debut, Eiyuden Chronicle Sells Best on Switch
The fact that we are in 2024 and these reports don't include digital sales is whack. The reports are basically moot. Digital sales are a substantial part of the picture these days.
Re: Hands On: Stellar Blade Does PS5 New Game + the Right Way
I cannot freaking wait to play this! It's been bought and sitting on my home screen since day 1 but I have to focus and beat Dragons Dogma 2 first!
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Ending?
I assumed the Aerith death scene would be different so I was already prepped for that. I honestly don't even super hate what happened as she did still die (which I'm SO grateful for from a narrative standpoint). My issue is the WAY it was executed. I get the logic behind showing it from Cloud's deranged perspective and seeing his broken brain invent a reality that she's still alive even though she clearly isn't. That whole leaning into his psychosis is cool...but it just robs the most famous scene in RPG history of any emotional impact. It would have been better I think to have had it play out just like the OG, then backtrack after the final battle to see how Cloud perceived it as the twist into the ending.
Ultimately though, I'm convinced in game 3 when Cloud gets his head set straight we will see the death and water burial scene as it actually happened.
Re: Many, Many More Xbox Ports Plotted for PS5, New Speculation Suggests
I can't think of a single XBox game I'd want to play. Haha.
Re: Sony Sings PS Portal's Praises with Accolades Trailer
@Nexozi I have an extremely similar setup and it works great everywhere in my 3 story house. I even brought it with me to my little brothers apartment about an hour from home and he has crap basic internet and it somehow worked even better there! I was even able to play a few rounds of Fortnite with ease which requires good, stable connection!
Everyone's lifestyle is different so whether or not you should get it depends on a lot of factors but its been glorious for me!
Re: Sony Sings PS Portal's Praises with Accolades Trailer
LOVE my Portal. I only wish it had the ability to open a web page which some wifi networks require in order to connect.
Re: Square Enix Game Cancellations Likely as Publisher Records $140 Million Loss in 'Content Disposal'
Good. Maybe this means they will stop dumping money into trash live service and and mobile game stuff and get that FF9 remake to me.
Re: Stellar Blade's PS5 User Score Keeps Getting Higher and Higher
Cannot wait to play this thing but Dragons Dogma 2 has me nailed down!
Re: Sexy Lara Croft Posters Will Return in Next Tomb Raider Remastered Patch
Companies are still to cowardly to apologize for little stunts like this but at least they are writing themselves.
Re: Tales of the Shire Turns The Lord of the Rings into a Hobbit Life Sim
As a die hard LotR fan...I'm very interested despite the janky overall look.
If there is some kind of multi-player, especially cross platform, this will be a must-buy for me and my kids!
Re: Despite Hype, Analyst Says Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Underperforming'
I've been hearing this news for a while now which is honestly quite baffling as Rebirth is easily 10x better than Remake in every way possible. Controversial plot elements aside, the game is nothing short of astounding and as far as remakes go, almost impossible. The love and care and attention to detail is almost incomprehensible.
The fact that it seems to be underperforming is deeply worrying since it might further justify devs in taking shortcuts, funding more live service garbage, microtransactions, etc. I fear its sending them a message that dumping money into passion projects that truly have heart and meaning is a waste of resources.
I have no idea why this would not be selling well. My only guess is people lost faith in the storytelling after seeing what they did with Remake? The old school fans like myself were jaded because the story went off the rails full Nomura style while newcomers were confused for the same reason? I'm not sure...
Either way...its the best thing to come out of SE in recent memory. It truly captured the adventurous spirit of a PS1 era RPG.
Now let's have that faithful FF9 remake and have it sell gangbusters and send THAT message to them. We want old school back which would cost them half the money. 😄
Re: Stellar Blade Goes Gold Ahead of Late April Release on PS5
@NEStalgia LOL! Touche.
Im excited to play this assuming FF7 Rebirth ever ends. 115 hours in with no sign of slowing down. Haha
Re: 'Smaller' PS5 Exclusives Still Reportedly Coming Later This Year
We better get Astro on PSVR2!
Re: PS Portal Update Appears to Have Quietly Improved Video Quality
Noticed the update but didn't notice much difference. But then again I never thought it was that bad. Haha. I'll have to pay closer attention and see.
Re: PS5's Stellar Blade Isn't Out Yet, But There's Already Talk of a Sequel
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Re: Preview: Stellar Blade Is the PS5 Exclusive Enthusiasts Have Been Praying For
Very excited and have been since announcement! Performance was not mentioned though so I'm praying it can handle a steady 60fps. Also praying its not too hard. I despise the Souls games that take pleasure in torturing players.
Regardless...bring on Friday! Sheesh! Still not done with FF7R and still need to hit up Dragons Dogma 2!
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Demo Drops This Week, Progress Carries to the Full Game
Very excited. Love the flow of demos. FF16's saved me money so I'll be trying this for sure!
Re: Big Dragon's Dogma 2 Updates Incoming as Capcom Confirms List of PS5 Improvements
Glad I still have a ways to go on FF7. By the time I get to Dogma things should be looking better.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Rise of the Ronin?
"Mom, can we have Ghost of Tsushima?"
"No, we have Ghost of Tsushima at home."
Ghost of Tsushima at home: Rise of the Ronin.
Re: PS Portal Is Proving Everyone's Predictions Wrong
I absolutely LOVE mine and use it almost everyday both at home and when traveling.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Players Plot Mass NPC Murder to Boost the Frame Rate
This is the funniest thing I've read in a while! LOL
Re: Handmade PS5 Game Harold Halibut Is Out Next Month
Wow. Looks really cool!