I immediately cancelled my fully-paid reservation of the game after checking out the beta demo and being overwhelmed with all of the card collecting/loot box/progress mumbo jumbo. I just want a cool Star Wars game that I can pick up and play. I can already see myself getting annoyed at relying on RNG to get a vehicle/character card. The campaign looks interesting but I guess I'll just watch someone play it on Twitch/Youtube.
I tried the story --tons of detail and effects. What I noticed more often was the sound. With my regular, non-gaming headphones, I kept hearing the echo of my guns firing as if someone else was next to me which was pretty cool. The opening story takes place in the Tower so all the familiar areas, even destroyed, had more detail. It actually feels good to play with familiar gameplay and areas. I can't wait to try the new planet in the Beta strike mission.
Loved this game and I only stopped playing it because my backwards-compatible PS3 died and I lost my save. I absolutely loved doing the hunts/side quests. I cannot wait to play it to death again. It was very hard to play on my PS3 because of the standard definition graphics and this release will fix it. Counting the days....
I really hope they keep the Japanese character models intact (which it looks like they did!). I recall one version had all of the players "Westernized" by a studio in Santa Barbara (I believe). I remember they even released a promo vid hyping up the changed characters. I loved the gameplay but hated the revised models.
Yeah instead of a one year timetable, a better one would have been 3-4 months after the release--like we would have gotten this March release around the end of December/start of January.
I've already commited my money on the deluxe edition so I can't back out now---it does make sense now why they're releasing it very early without any delays. It feels like they know it's not that good so it's better to get it out there and over with than to put more resources/money into it.
This is great news, but when I got a PS4 Pro 2 weeks ago, I was disappointed the patch was not deployed yet. I held off playing FFXV until I upgraded to the Pro. I should have checked up on news about the patch first.
I can't wait to replay and finish this! I had 70+ hours on my save with my backwards compatible PS3 and then the console died on me. I LOVE this game. I never finished the story since I had a blast doing the hunting quests and just leveling up.
I really hope the Scorpio at least matches PS4 Pro specs. I HATE when developers are creating titles to work on multiple consoles and they keep the graphics at the minimum level of the lowest console it's made to work on. Drove me nuts when games made for the PS3 had lame graphics that were stuck at XBox 360 levels.
I dusted off my XBox 360, fired up Mass Effect 2...and immediately got nauseated. I hope the new one runs way smoother than the previous generation. (I'm still excited)
They're getting better with their use of space. I felt like a toddler every time I went into the PS4 store and saw those huge vertical banners taking up screen space. We get it--you don't have to blast them like we're blind.
I just received an e-mail from Sony confirming the $25 credit I get in the PSN store via the ruling against Sony for their Vita ads. All of these quirky games like Nova-111 filling up the PS4 library is going to make it tough for me to choose how to spend it. Thanks for the review!
Fantastic game! I played it for years on my backwards comopatible PS3 until that croaked. I would love to play it again. The side missions were so much fun that it got to the point where I didn't bother with the story. It never got old for me. I'm beyond excited for any news of it coming to the PS4.
I still play Destiny 2-3 times a week. It should have been on the list. A lot of the games on the list I love but I haven't touched some of them for months.
This is dumb. We worked pretty hard to get some of those weapons. Nerfing them to change our gameplay is just poor design. "Look we want you to play more like this...!" Absolutely dumb. I have no wish to play Destiny anymore after it hits.
I really believed they expected us to jump on board their backwards compatibility subscription service...but why the hell would I want to pay $2-3 an hour to play a game I can walk over to Gamestop and buy for $9.99-$19.99 and play forever?
I believe Konami will be new Capcom. They will spread out their IPs to other developers to make them more appealing to the West...like when Capcom gave us a "new" Bionic Commando. Metal Gear will be their "Call of Duty" franchise.
Seeing this game drives me bonkers because the characters and art direction are some of the most beautifully rendered creations I have ever layed my eyes on. I can probably satisfy my urge to experience it by watching some of the live streams that will pop up tonight. Great review, BTW.
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Re: GameStop's Blunt Assassin's Creed Ad Has Rubbed a Lot of People the Wrong Way
....so if I can't the game until after it has been released, should I even bother getting it since I can't get the bonus mission?
Re: Hands On: Star Wars Battlefront 2 Is a Clumsy, Complicated Sequel
I immediately cancelled my fully-paid reservation of the game after checking out the beta demo and being overwhelmed with all of the card collecting/loot box/progress mumbo jumbo. I just want a cool Star Wars game that I can pick up and play. I can already see myself getting annoyed at relying on RNG to get a vehicle/character card. The campaign looks interesting but I guess I'll just watch someone play it on Twitch/Youtube.
Re: Destiny 2 PS4 Pro Crash Issues Being Investigated by Sony and Bungie
It's happened to me--one moment I was playing fine, and then I got an error screen without any warning. I'm still loving the game, though!
Re: Guide: Destiny 2 Sparrow - How to Get One and Get Riding
I was disappointed it wasn't part of the story like when you help Cayde set up the patrols
Re: Destiny 2 Will Have 'Something' for Returning Destiny Players at Launch
Legacy paper masks and gear
Re: You Won't Be Able to Edit Your Imported Guardians in Destiny 2
Ha ha...I haven't played for so long (after playing it religiously the first year), I've forgotten how my characters look so this is fine.
Re: Hands On: Destiny 2's Beta Is Familiar Fun on PS4
I tried the story --tons of detail and effects. What I noticed more often was the sound. With my regular, non-gaming headphones, I kept hearing the echo of my guns firing as if someone else was next to me which was pretty cool. The opening story takes place in the Tower so all the familiar areas, even destroyed, had more detail. It actually feels good to play with familiar gameplay and areas. I can't wait to try the new planet in the Beta strike mission.
Re: Hands On: Final Fantasy XII on PS4 Is a Strong Reminder of How Great the Series Used to Be
Loved this game and I only stopped playing it because my backwards-compatible PS3 died and I lost my save. I absolutely loved doing the hunts/side quests. I cannot wait to play it to death again. It was very hard to play on my PS3 because of the standard definition graphics and this release will fix it. Counting the days....
Re: We Won't Be Playing BioWare's Unannounced Game Anytime Soon
After their handling of Mass Effect: Andromeda, I'm not terribly excited for anything coming out from them.
Re: Everybody's Golf Ditches Hot Shots Moniker for Western Release
I really hope they keep the Japanese character models intact (which it looks like they did!). I recall one version had all of the players "Westernized" by a studio in Santa Barbara (I believe). I remember they even released a promo vid hyping up the changed characters. I loved the gameplay but hated the revised models.
Re: It's Hard to Believe Final Fantasy XII Is a PS2 Remaster
I'm excited for this...I continued playing it for 3 years on my backwards-compatible PS3 until the PS3 died.
Re: Final Fantasy XV March Update Improves Infamous Chapter 13, Adds Other Stuff
Yeah instead of a one year timetable, a better one would have been 3-4 months after the release--like we would have gotten this March release around the end of December/start of January.
Re: Round Up: Mass Effect: Andromeda PS4 Reviews Fail to Set the Universe Alight
I've already commited my money on the deluxe edition so I can't back out now---it does make sense now why they're releasing it very early without any delays. It feels like they know it's not that good so it's better to get it out there and over with than to put more resources/money into it.
Re: Horizon: Zero Dawn Has One Helluva Training Montage
I love the game but I keep wanting to read her name as "Alloy".
Re: Final Fantasy XV's 60fps PS4 Pro Patch Arrives Later This Month
This is great news, but when I got a PS4 Pro 2 weeks ago, I was disappointed the patch was not deployed yet. I held off playing FFXV until I upgraded to the Pro. I should have checked up on news about the patch first.
Re: Resident Evil 7 Ships a Strong 2.5 Million Copies for Launch
Congrats Capcom!!! Now can you dust off Onimusha and Dino Crisis for us....?
Re: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's Trophies Tease Imminent Release
I can't wait to replay and finish this! I had 70+ hours on my save with my backwards compatible PS3 and then the console died on me. I LOVE this game. I never finished the story since I had a blast doing the hunting quests and just leveling up.
Re: PS4 Pro Is a 'Half-Assed Upgrade' Compared to Scorpio, Says Xbox Dev
I really hope the Scorpio at least matches PS4 Pro specs. I HATE when developers are creating titles to work on multiple consoles and they keep the graphics at the minimum level of the lowest console it's made to work on. Drove me nuts when games made for the PS3 had lame graphics that were stuck at XBox 360 levels.
Re: Mass Effect: Andromeda Looks Space Ace in New Screenshots
I dusted off my XBox 360, fired up Mass Effect 2...and immediately got nauseated. I hope the new one runs way smoother than the previous generation. (I'm still excited)
Re: Sony's Given the North American PlayStation Store a Makeover
They're getting better with their use of space. I felt like a toddler every time I went into the PS4 store and saw those huge vertical banners taking up screen space. We get it--you don't have to blast them like we're blind.
Re: Review: Nova-111 (PS4)
I just received an e-mail from Sony confirming the $25 credit I get in the PSN store via the ruling against Sony for their Vita ads. All of these quirky games like Nova-111 filling up the PS4 library is going to make it tough for me to choose how to spend it. Thanks for the review!
Re: Rumour: Is Final Fantasy XII Coming to the PS4 Next?
Fantastic game! I played it for years on my backwards comopatible PS3 until that croaked. I would love to play it again. The side missions were so much fun that it got to the point where I didn't bother with the story. It never got old for me. I'm beyond excited for any news of it coming to the PS4.
Re: Feature: The Best Games on PS4 - 2015 Edition
I still play Destiny 2-3 times a week. It should have been on the list. A lot of the games on the list I love but I haven't touched some of them for months.
Re: Destiny's Most Popular Weapons Are Getting Whacked with the Nerf Bat
This is dumb. We worked pretty hard to get some of those weapons. Nerfing them to change our gameplay is just poor design. "Look we want you to play more like this...!" Absolutely dumb. I have no wish to play Destiny anymore after it hits.
Re: Don't Hold Your Breath for Backwards Compatibility on PS4
I really believed they expected us to jump on board their backwards compatibility subscription service...but why the hell would I want to pay $2-3 an hour to play a game I can walk over to Gamestop and buy for $9.99-$19.99 and play forever?
Re: Rumour: Konami Power Struggle Leads to Hideo Kojima Craziness
I believe Konami will be new Capcom. They will spread out their IPs to other developers to make them more appealing to the West...like when Capcom gave us a "new" Bionic Commando. Metal Gear will be their "Call of Duty" franchise.
Re: Review: The Order: 1886 (PlayStation 4)
Seeing this game drives me bonkers because the characters and art direction are some of the most beautifully rendered creations I have ever layed my eyes on. I can probably satisfy my urge to experience it by watching some of the live streams that will pop up tonight. Great review, BTW.
Re: SEGA Downsizing as It Turns Its Attention to Digital Games
Sony! Please buy the Phantasy Star Online IP and give us a proper sequel!
Re: What Is Square Enix's Unannounced PS4 Exclusive?
I'm still bitter from when they did that FF7 announcement at the Sony event. Best of luck to them with whatever this "Z" is.