I've said it before and I'll say it again: unless you're desperate, there is absolutely no point in renting a game from Now. The monthly subscription is a great deal for some people, but renting is just not worth it.
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I see your point, but at the end of the day, a contribution is a contribution. Plus, these were funds that were raised with the help of fans, so it only makes sense for them to report just how much they pulled together.
Yeah, Manson is awful these days. If they did something like this with an anniversary edition of Antichrist Superstar or Golden Age of Grotesque... Man, I'd be all over it.
For what it's worth, most other reviewers seem to agree with us on this one. Polygon, Nintendo Life and IGN all gave it a 9 as well. The only review I've found so far with a score of less than 8 was GameSpot's, which was a 7. But from the looks of things, a lot of the readers really got on the author for that.
Not trying to defend myself or the review, just pointing out that most people seem to agree that this is a game worthy of the score we gave. Everyone has opinions, though! That's what makes this worthwhile.
@Johnnycide I see your point. Granted, there are a lot better games out there. But I'm not sure I agree about the Plus bit — some more variety would be nice, but there have definitely been some extraordinary titles to come out of it. Just off the top of my head, I'm thinking of Apotheon.
I think that after about 700 words I've said my piece, but I really don't understand all the hate people have for this game (not in the comments here, but just based on what I've seen on other sites).
Like someone gave it a 3/10. Really?
Is it challenging? Yeah, definitely. Is that challenge always fair? Not necessarily. But it's still a fun enough game, especially considering that it was free this month.
Second Son was already goregous. The reason I was so disappointed with it was because of the gameplay. If they really want to raise the bar then they should focus on creating a more interesting combat system and environment — Second Son was super dull compared to inFamous 2. I was so let down.
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Re: Renting Games Through PlayStation Now Is Expensive in the UK
I've said it before and I'll say it again: unless you're desperate, there is absolutely no point in renting a game from Now. The monthly subscription is a great deal for some people, but renting is just not worth it.
Re: Blood Will Spill as Super Meat Boy Comes Free to PlayStation Plus on PS4 and Vita at Launch
I've been wanting to play it, so this is nice
Re: Bungie Raised Over a Million Dollars for Nepal's Earthquake Victims
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I see your point, but at the end of the day, a contribution is a contribution. Plus, these were funds that were raised with the help of fans, so it only makes sense for them to report just how much they pulled together.
Re: Be a Piece of Bread in I Am Bread on the PS4
@get2sammyb We'll have to wheat and see
Re: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Unleashes the Angst in PS4 Box Art
@kyleforrester87 I'm right there with you. It's a series that I enjoy but I'm not hung up over it or anything.
Re: Japanese Game Sales Hit a Whole New Low Last Week
Yikes
Re: Beach Buggy Racing Drifts to PS4 from 29th May
The PS4 could use a good kart racer. Maybe this is it, maybe it isn't.
Re: E3 2015 Will Be Super Crazy Good, Says Sony
I'm actually expecting Sony's presentation to be a bit lackluster. Would love to be wrong, though.
Re: Here's a PS4 Game About the Sinking of the Kursk
@Eldritch ...Yeah. It's a thin line, definitely. I'm especially worried about the conspiracy bit.
Re: Here's a PS4 Game About the Sinking of the Kursk
@get2sammyb Yeah, it could be a very special game. I just hope they're classy about how they handle this - it's a touchy subject, after all.
Re: Take-Two Says Battleborn Will Be at E3 in a Big Way
@themcnoisy Oh, you
Re: Interview: The Man Behind the Music - Jason Graves
This is a great interview. I'm actually kind of jealous!
Re: Natsuiro High School Is Not the PS4, PS3 Photography Game We Had in Mind
Sigh
Re: Metal Gear Solid May End Up Being a Mobile Franchise, Says Konami
Wow. Just wow.
Re: You Americans Can Look Forward to the Magma Red PS4 Controller This Summer
Glacier white for me
Re: Konami Won't Even Let You Share Play P.T. on PS4
Absolutely ridiculous.
Re: The Next Assassin's Creed Is Being Revealed in Just a Few Days
@AyeHaley I couldn't agree more.
Re: Game of the Month: April 2015
I imagine that intro will step on some toes. lol
Re: PS4 Exclusive Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Moves One Step Closer to Release
The game I'm most excited to play right now
Re: Review: Shovel Knight (PlayStation 4)
@Mega-Gazz Some people just honestly like the 8-bit look.
Re: Marilyn Manson's New Album Was Put on PlayStation Discs to Represent Change
Yeah, Manson is awful these days. If they did something like this with an anniversary edition of Antichrist Superstar or Golden Age of Grotesque... Man, I'd be all over it.
Re: Review: Shovel Knight (PlayStation 4)
@Gemuarto
@naruball
For what it's worth, most other reviewers seem to agree with us on this one. Polygon, Nintendo Life and IGN all gave it a 9 as well. The only review I've found so far with a score of less than 8 was GameSpot's, which was a 7. But from the looks of things, a lot of the readers really got on the author for that.
Not trying to defend myself or the review, just pointing out that most people seem to agree that this is a game worthy of the score we gave. Everyone has opinions, though! That's what makes this worthwhile.
Re: Review: Shovel Knight (PlayStation 4)
@Gemuarto Nope. A great game is a great game.
Re: Review: Aaru's Awakening (PlayStation 4)
@Johnnycide I see your point. Granted, there are a lot better games out there. But I'm not sure I agree about the Plus bit — some more variety would be nice, but there have definitely been some extraordinary titles to come out of it. Just off the top of my head, I'm thinking of Apotheon.
Re: Review: Aaru's Awakening (PlayStation 4)
I think that after about 700 words I've said my piece, but I really don't understand all the hate people have for this game (not in the comments here, but just based on what I've seen on other sites).
Like someone gave it a 3/10. Really?
Is it challenging? Yeah, definitely. Is that challenge always fair? Not necessarily. But it's still a fun enough game, especially considering that it was free this month.
Re: Celebrate Star Wars Day with Some Okay Games and a Free Theme
@charlesnarles Ooh, that's a good one too
Re: Feature: What Are May 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
Guacamelee? Hell yeah.
Re: God of War III Remastered Looks Off the Chain on PS4
It's honestly getting a bit ridiculous. Way too many of these remasters.
Re: Get Inside the Brainnns of the Minds Behind Zombie Vikings
Oh wait...they made that game. Makes sense.
Re: Get Inside the Brainnns of the Minds Behind Zombie Vikings
@zeldagaymer93 Yeah, I'm getting crazy SITTM vibes as well.
Re: Sucker Punch Wants Its Next PS4 Exclusive to Drop Jaws
Second Son was already goregous. The reason I was so disappointed with it was because of the gameplay. If they really want to raise the bar then they should focus on creating a more interesting combat system and environment — Second Son was super dull compared to inFamous 2. I was so let down.
Re: Interview: Digging Deep with Shovel Knight Developer Yacht Club Games
@DominicanGlory Thanks for the feedback!
Re: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture in New PS4 Trailer
I wish there were more games with ideas like this
Re: Feature: Eight of the Best PS4 Easter Eggs So Far
I loved how GTA V had the guy in a bigfoot suit, especially since it was basically a throwback to the rumored bigfoots in GTA: SA.
Re: Talking Point: What One Game Do You Always Come Back To?
Star Wars: Battlefront. I still have friends who come over and play it.
Re: Site News: Hideo Kojima Joins the Push Square Team
Not bad, not bad at all
Re: Interview: We Talk to the Man Who Made Metroid for PS4
@GraveLordXD No problem!
Re: Interview: We Talk to the Man Who Made Metroid for PS4
@GraveLordXD Vita version isn't coming out until May, unfortunately. It'll be cross-buy, though.
Re: Review: Axiom Verge (PlayStation 4)
@Swiket It's coming to PC in May if I understand correctly.
@themcnoisy A Vita version is coming, but there's no official date. It'll be cross-buy.
Re: Uh Oh, Watch PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne Take Over 40 Seconds to Reload After Player Death
Dang. That's a serious problem that needs to be addressed.
Re: Uh Oh, Jason Voorhees Is in Mortal Kombat X
Worth it
Re: Video: Watch As We Recap February 2015's Best PS4, PS3, and Vita Games
"Mewtwo"
lolol
Re: Review: Zombie Army Trilogy (PlayStation 4)
Great review. This looks interesting, but I could definitely see it getting old after a while.
Re: Metal Gear Solid V Will Get Its Own Themed PlayStation 4, and It's a Beauty
I like it a lot, personally. Glad they aren't going for anything too over the top with these designs. Plain, simple, and clean.
Re: Review: Starwhal: Just the Tip (PlayStation 4)
@glassmusic I wouldn't worry about the controls. They aren't atrocious — just a bit of a hassle. Besides, that's part of the fun.
Re: A Very Happy Birthday to You, PlayStation 2
The late evenings spent playing Star Wars Battlefront and Sly 2: Band of Thieves...good times, indeed.
Re: Sony: Free-to-Play Will Become a Big Chunk of Our Revenues in the Future
Bleh
Re: Feature: What Are March 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
I reviewed Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty for another site I write for, and it's one of my favorite games on the PlayStation 4. This is a fantastic lineup!
Re: The PS2 Rises from the Dead as Retailer Accepts Trade-Ins Once Again
My old PS2 (the fat one) gave out recently, so I'm thinking of buying a slim.
Re: These Are the Players: A Conversation with YouTube Game Reviewer Caddicarus
He's one of the few YouTube personalities that I think is GENUINELY funny and not just overly obnoxious. Love his videos.