@Dodoo If you paid for a piece of supposedly delicious steak, how would you feel if the waiter served you a plate of veggie and told you it's healthier for you? Same for the money men.
Online subscription for games in itself is not a good business model, unlike shows and music. It actually cannibalizes the good games/devs if that's the only thing a platform does.
What PS is doing is probably the best form of gaming online sub.
@Shepherd_Tallon Exactly. If anything, they've even gained some reputation of "we listen to our players".
I'm sure there are some real damage done to a small number of fans but compared to the publicity and the reputation without spending any real money... I just hope they won't repeat this.
10.
It is the top game for its category/this genre of games. Also, I don't judge a game based on how "perfect" it is but how much fun I've had.
It's also why I really love Nintendo games.
@itsfoz I'm 10 hours in. The combat is getting even more satisfying, the story and characters got more interesting; but they are all built-on/expanded from the base in which the demo gives a pretty good sense of it.
If you are not into this type of fast-paced action games (as much as I love this game, I'm fully aware that no game is for everyone), I guess the main game won't change your mind.
@Gamer83 Personally, it still does. The main differences that I've noticed (at least by comparing the modes in demo) are enemies do less damage, have less HP and don't deal damage when I parry successfully. In normal mode, they still do some damage when you parry unless it's a perfect parry.
Other aspects like their speed, movements and density seem to be the same. Though I've only been playing the story mode in the full version of the game, there might be other differences in the full version.
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Re: Round Up: Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Reviews Are Hit and Miss
It looks just like any bland Ubisoft open world with lightsaber.
No desire to play it at all.
Re: PS5, PC FPS Concord's Poor Player Numbers Have Predictably Gone Viral
Fugly character designs in a game genre which characters are half of the game.
I really don't know who the game is for.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Black Myth: Wukong?
Though it's not my type of game, I'm glad to see such quality titles coming out.
Healthy competitions always benefit consumers.
Re: Embracer CEO Says PC, Console Segment the 'Bad Guy', Video Games a 'Volatile' Business
It's only volatile if the company is focusing on everything else BUT making the game fun.
Re: They Finally Made an Animal Crossing Clone for PS5
This actually looks really good. I'm gonna keep an eye on it
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Continues to Look Incredible Ahead of PS5 Release in 2025
One of the only 2 games that I'm looking forward to on PS5 now.
Re: 15 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download on PS5, PS4 Now
Wild Hearts is a surprising competent MonHun competitor. I wish it got the attention and sales that it deserves.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Zenless Zone Zero?
@TheAmbienWalrus It's a mobile game at core regardless of how many platforms it appears on; all HYV games are designed/meant to be played in snippets.
Re: Genshin Impact Fan Frustration Boils Over As Backlash Goes Viral
Why is no one picking on their huge anime eyes?
Where's the representation when it comes to human eyes? Why only skin color?
Some people really get offended and angry at anything and everything.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Zenless Zone Zero?
9 for now (I don't know how/what the end game will be). The game is my favorite out of all of the famous 3 Hoyoverse games that I've tried.
I love the quirky and unique characters, satisfying combat and interesting story. My only gripe so far it's the unfriendly and distracting UI.
Re: Zenless Zone Zero (PS5) - Characterful Character Action Makes for Another Gacha Great
This game is fun and I absolutely love how unique their characters are. It's not just the aesthetics but they are full of personalities.
Re: Gacha Sensation Zenless Zone Zero Surpasses 50 Million Downloads Across All Platforms
@Batesy125s It's a single-player game and you can beat the main story with only the free characters.
All HYV games are designed/make their money not based on needs but wants.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 So Far?
FF7 Rebirth or Stellar Blade. I change my mind between these 2 depending on the day of the week.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2024?
Probably the worst month that I've ever subscribed to PS+
Re: Round Up: All of Our PS5 Previews from Summer Game Fest 2024
Only 4 games got my attention...
Astrobot, MH Wild, Metaphor and Lego.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Emerges with 13 Minutes of Stabby, Smashy Gameplay
After playing Ghost of Tsushima, this looks kinda underwhelming.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Reveal Has Utterly Torn Fan Opinion as Trailer Gets Slaughtered
I really don't get why they call this Dragon Age.
It might not be a bad game but it's screwed by the manipulative naming.
Re: Reaction: You Said You Were Sick of PS5's Sad Dad Sims, So You Better Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
"Sad dad sims" LMAO!
Re: Black Myth: Wukong's Physical Editions Won't Have Actual Discs at Launch, Just Digital Codes
I get that they can face difficulties in distribution. Then just tell players there's no physical version at the moment.
Why lie or mislead your players?
Re: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Is a PS Plus Essential Game on Day One
Haven't been this excited about a PS Essential game for a while.
Re: Batman: Arkham Dev Allegedly Enlisted to Work on Hogwarts Legacy After Suicide Squad Flop
@Dodoo If you paid for a piece of supposedly delicious steak, how would you feel if the waiter served you a plate of veggie and told you it's healthier for you? Same for the money men.
Things are a lot more complicated.
Re: Just Cause Developer Avalanche Announces Closure of Two Studios, Layoffs
@Nem The one making Hogwarts Legacy is a subsidiary of WB.
Re: PS5's Anime Waifu Dress-Up Game Headed by Zelda: Breath of the Wild Designer
@RBMango I agree. It's one of those "feel good" games.
I actually think the game will do pretty well.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Game from State of Play?
Astro, MHW and Where Winds Meet look pretty unique.
Re: Soapbox: Once a PS4 Console Exclusive, PS5 Players Are Missing a Visual Stunner in Hellblade 2
Erm, I don't think anyone would feel missing out on a tech demo.
Re: Random: Stellar Blade Has Reached Peak Marketing with a Limited Edition Burger
Damn, I actually will get one if it was available near me.
Re: Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fail to Meet Expectations on PS5
@Zenos Hard disagree. We have FF14 already and people who like that would be playing FF14. We don't need the same game over and over.
16 is great in the way it is.
Re: Sony Wants You To Aid Your Fellow Gamers via Community Game Help
Will I know about what moments are captured and where and how are others gonna view them?
Re: The Witcher's Ciri Says She Hopes Fans Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as Geralt
@Robinsad I know right, they have the way paved and everything's in their favor yet, they can still mess it up so bad.
Re: Gaming Subs Like PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Aren't Growing At All
Online subscription for games in itself is not a good business model, unlike shows and music. It actually cannibalizes the good games/devs if that's the only thing a platform does.
What PS is doing is probably the best form of gaming online sub.
Re: PS5 Fans Mostly Happy with Sony's Third-Party Deals, But PlayStation Studios Need to Step Up
@Kidfunkadelic83 Damn, you took the words right out of my mouth, even down to the examples you gave.
Re: 4 New PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now
Tunic! <3 I've been waiting for it to appear on PS+ for so long.
Re: Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign
@Shepherd_Tallon Exactly. If anything, they've even gained some reputation of "we listen to our players".
I'm sure there are some real damage done to a small number of fans but compared to the publicity and the reputation without spending any real money... I just hope they won't repeat this.
Re: Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign
Does anyone suspect this is actually part of the marketing campaign?
They've gained massive amount of attention without spending a dime and anyone who plays games would have heard of the game by now.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024?
Tunic saves the day!
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Stellar Blade?
10.
It is the top game for its category/this genre of games. Also, I don't judge a game based on how "perfect" it is but how much fun I've had.
It's also why I really love Nintendo games.
Re: Stellar Blade Is a Best-Seller in the UK After Launch PS5 Sales
@itsfoz I'm 10 hours in. The combat is getting even more satisfying, the story and characters got more interesting; but they are all built-on/expanded from the base in which the demo gives a pretty good sense of it.
If you are not into this type of fast-paced action games (as much as I love this game, I'm fully aware that no game is for everyone), I guess the main game won't change your mind.
Re: PS5 Sensation Stellar Blade Has One of the Highest User Ratings Ever
@BIG3 I can't agree more.
Even for someone like me who's not very good at action games, I've still having a blast playing the story mode.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Stellar Blade?
@Gamer83 Personally, it still does. The main differences that I've noticed (at least by comparing the modes in demo) are enemies do less damage, have less HP and don't deal damage when I parry successfully. In normal mode, they still do some damage when you parry unless it's a perfect parry.
Other aspects like their speed, movements and density seem to be the same. Though I've only been playing the story mode in the full version of the game, there might be other differences in the full version.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Stellar Blade?
I'm not good at action games at all but I'm still having lotsa fun playing the story mode of this game.
This is such a great action game.
Re: Embracer CEO Admits Mistakes Were Made: 'I Could Take a Lot of That Blame Myself'
@ATaco Absolutely. That's his only job and he failed miserably.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide?
Yes, but I haven't even finished the main game yet and I'm still playing FF7 Rebirth.
Not to mention that my preordered copy of Stellar Blade is coming next week. LOL!
Re: Huge PS Plus Clearout Confirmed for May, 25 Games Leaving
I'm still playing FF16 and Rebirth so I guess I won't ever get to the other FF games.
Re: Interview: Unicorn Overlord's Producer on the Game's Success, Development, and Vanillaware's Relationship with Atlus
They are among my favorite studios.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite PS5 Game of 2024 So Far?
FF7 Rebirth and nothing is even close yet.
I expect/hope Stellar Blade is able to compete with it for my GotY this year.
Re: Poll: How Much Do You Care About 60fps on PS5?
It really depends on the type of games.
Action/open-world games have to be 60fps minimum or I'd get motion sickness. It's a real problem.
But turn-based or 2D games, I really don't mind 30fps.
Re: Preview: Stellar Blade Is the PS5 Exclusive Enthusiasts Have Been Praying For
@GoingTheDist There's a free demo. You can decide for yourself instead of hearing from random strangers.
Re: Documentary Details the Creation of PS5's Critically Acclaimed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
@thechetearly Oh ya, probably location spoilers. Guess I'd have to wait too.
Re: Documentary Details the Creation of PS5's Critically Acclaimed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Is there any major spoilers in the documentary if I haven't finished the game yet?
Re: Stellar Blade PS5 Demo Drops This Week, Progress Carries to the Full Game
@Smithylfc2008 I'm the girlfriend (actually wife) who's buying to look at hot women in pretty clothes in this case. LOL.
Women appreciate beauty too! We are not blind.