3 is my favorite. I also quite enjoyed VR Missions, honestly.
Personally, I think the first MGS is highly overrated. Sure the story telling and presentation were amazing, but as a game it was seriously flawed toward the second half of the game.
I don't mind that a bunch of BR games are releasing. I feel like the concept is great but no game has really nailed it yet. I'm still waiting for one that delivers on the promise made by games like PUBG.
I am no longer subscribed. I enjoyed the first year of my subscription due to Uncharted 4, BLOPS3, and Rocket League. But the second year I subscribed, I never even played online anymore.
As to the free games... If I care enough to put time into a game, I care enough to put money into it and will be eager to play it at release. PS+ games were always games that I already owned or didn't care enough to play and that's why I didn't already own them.
@bindiana A continuous camera shot does not constitute a new type of gameplay.
I will say that Fez and especially Superhot are great examples against my point. Sure I could argue that Superhot is an evolution of FPS, but it really is much more than that.
I would be genuinely curious if someone can name a truly innovative, original game concept from the last 5 years that was actually fun. Creating DDR was truly original. But not even a great, unusual game like The Witness is truly innovative... It was simply a brilliant evolution of concepts that have come before.
@kyleforrester87 @Kidfried @bindiana I think my point was not clear. First of all, there are of course variations on a theme. Let's look at bindiana's examples. That's all that God of War 3 is... A variation of what came before. Nothing about it is radically new, and it draws clear inspiration from many other games.
Likewise, OnRush is a variation on a theme. I've played multiple games like it before. But that's probably why you've never heard of them... Not because they don't exist but because they weren't all that popular.
To those saying gamers just want the same games over and over, I think you're missing an important point. Games have been around for a really long time and just about every crazy idea has been tried. If an idea hasn't stuck around, it's because it's got limited appeal. We're at a point where it's reasonable that nearly all the good ideas have been figured out and now companies ought to focus on creating better and better versions of what people like. It's not like we're still in the 90s where some ideas haven't been properly tested due to hardware limitations.
@JohnnyShoulder IMO, Danger Zone 1&2 are far more fun than Burnout Paradise. I got tired of Paradise pretty quickly as the progression system is terribly lackluster. Also, the crash mode of Paradise is a joke.
The web slinging is still great, but yeah... The level design, missions, and combat are pretty poor. Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction holds up much better.
@rjejr Creates a sense of urgency. Ensure people play the demo ASAP and hopefully some of those trials convert to purchases. My guess is this game hasn't sold as well as the first. They're probably looking to maximize full price sales before they have to resort to a sale.
Btw, anyone who enjoys Tetris or Lumines owes it to themselves to play Groovin Blocks. It is a rhythm focused game that is spectacular once you get the hang of it. My wife and I had a blast competing for high scores.
After playing hundreds of hours of Gameboy Tetris, I never thought I'd buy a new Tetris game (other than the spectacular Tetrisphere), but this new game has me very intrigued.
I've seen more than enough. I've already gotten to the point of avoiding any news a while ago. Already pre-ordered the digital deluxe version. I'm all in.
Meh, I'm still waiting for a Battle Royale game that really nails the concept. I feel like PUBG and Fortnite are both primitive and will be far surpassed and forgotten.
@rjejr Indeed, this game really needs a huge player base to succeed. Seems like the $60 price tag is a mistake. It should be 20 or 30 max to ensure enough people are playing. A game like this will live or die by its user base.
I very much want to play the beta. This game sounds like a blast, but I'm just not sure if it can hold my attention more than a couple hours. If it can, I'll be buying it.
The game looks stunning and the controls seem tight, but they're gonna have to sell me on a racer that has no actual racing. Simply bumping other cars off the road seems like it would get old quickly. But I sure hope I'm wrong.
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Re: Guide: Best Metal Gear Solid Games Ranked
3 is my favorite. I also quite enjoyed VR Missions, honestly.
Personally, I think the first MGS is highly overrated. Sure the story telling and presentation were amazing, but as a game it was seriously flawed toward the second half of the game.
Re: Nintendo Switch Port Specialists Wish They Could Convert Horizon: Zero Dawn
One of my 3 favorite games of all time... I'd totally buy it again on Switch if it ever happened.
Re: PS Store Flash Sale Plunges Prices Just Prior to the Weekend
Finally time to get Wind Jammers!
Re: Interview: Insomniac Games on Making Marvel's Spider-Man Its Own
This is by far my most anticipated game of the year.
Re: Yes, the PS4's Getting Yet Another Battle Royale Game
I don't mind that a bunch of BR games are releasing. I feel like the concept is great but no game has really nailed it yet. I'm still waiting for one that delivers on the promise made by games like PUBG.
Re: PS Plus Subscribers Dip Slightly Compared to Previous Quarter
I am no longer subscribed. I enjoyed the first year of my subscription due to Uncharted 4, BLOPS3, and Rocket League. But the second year I subscribed, I never even played online anymore.
As to the free games... If I care enough to put time into a game, I care enough to put money into it and will be eager to play it at release. PS+ games were always games that I already owned or didn't care enough to play and that's why I didn't already own them.
Re: Spider-Man PS4 Has Gone Gold Ahead of September Release Date
I got my pre-order Spider-Man collector's pin in the mail a couple days ago 😎
Re: Indie Devs Are Finding Their Feet with Cheap Platinum Trophies
I never play games for trophies. Anyone who falls for this scam is a sucker.
Re: EDF! EDF! EDF! Will Bug the West This Year
This looks good but too similar to 4.1. I feel like I might as well replaying that instead of buying 5. I'm waiting for Iron Rain.
Re: Layoffs at Evolution Studios After Onrush Bombs
@bindiana A continuous camera shot does not constitute a new type of gameplay.
I will say that Fez and especially Superhot are great examples against my point. Sure I could argue that Superhot is an evolution of FPS, but it really is much more than that.
Re: Layoffs at Evolution Studios After Onrush Bombs
I would be genuinely curious if someone can name a truly innovative, original game concept from the last 5 years that was actually fun. Creating DDR was truly original. But not even a great, unusual game like The Witness is truly innovative... It was simply a brilliant evolution of concepts that have come before.
Re: Layoffs at Evolution Studios After Onrush Bombs
@kyleforrester87 @Kidfried @bindiana I think my point was not clear. First of all, there are of course variations on a theme. Let's look at bindiana's examples. That's all that God of War 3 is... A variation of what came before. Nothing about it is radically new, and it draws clear inspiration from many other games.
Likewise, OnRush is a variation on a theme. I've played multiple games like it before. But that's probably why you've never heard of them... Not because they don't exist but because they weren't all that popular.
Re: Layoffs at Evolution Studios After Onrush Bombs
To those saying gamers just want the same games over and over, I think you're missing an important point. Games have been around for a really long time and just about every crazy idea has been tried. If an idea hasn't stuck around, it's because it's got limited appeal. We're at a point where it's reasonable that nearly all the good ideas have been figured out and now companies ought to focus on creating better and better versions of what people like. It's not like we're still in the 90s where some ideas haven't been properly tested due to hardware limitations.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 229
Absolute Drift Zen Edition
DK+Rabbids
Danger Zone 2
Tony Hawk 4
Re: Review: Danger Zone 2 (PS4)
@JohnnyShoulder IMO, Danger Zone 1&2 are far more fun than Burnout Paradise. I got tired of Paradise pretty quickly as the progression system is terribly lackluster. Also, the crash mode of Paradise is a joke.
Re: Feature: Spider-Man 2 - Does It Still Hold Up Today?
The web slinging is still great, but yeah... The level design, missions, and combat are pretty poor. Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction holds up much better.
Re: Danger Zone 2 Screenshots Are Looking Sharp Ahead of PS4 Launch Next Week
The first one was everything I hoped for. Looking forward to this one as well.
Re: ANTHEM's Full E3 2018 Gameplay Demo Does Massive Damage
Sammy is such a gaming hipster
Re: Unravel Two Demo Available This Week on PS4
@rjejr Creates a sense of urgency. Ensure people play the demo ASAP and hopefully some of those trials convert to purchases. My guess is this game hasn't sold as well as the first. They're probably looking to maximize full price sales before they have to resort to a sale.
Re: Enter the Zone With New Info on Tetris Effect's Gameplay
Btw, anyone who enjoys Tetris or Lumines owes it to themselves to play Groovin Blocks. It is a rhythm focused game that is spectacular once you get the hang of it. My wife and I had a blast competing for high scores.
Re: Enter the Zone With New Info on Tetris Effect's Gameplay
After playing hundreds of hours of Gameboy Tetris, I never thought I'd buy a new Tetris game (other than the spectacular Tetrisphere), but this new game has me very intrigued.
Re: Burnout Creators Developing New Racing Game for PS4
I really liked Danger Zone and nearly platinumed it. The levels were quite well designed. I'm interested in both of these new games.
Re: The Spectrum Retreat Looks Like a Creepy First Person Puzzler on PS4
I like the look of this.
Re: Check Out The Swanky Offices of Sucker Punch Productions
@Nono18 Rocket Robot on Wheels is fantastic. Still their best game, IMO.
Re: Store Update: 19th June 2018 (Europe)
SURVIVE! MR.CUBE (Not in Russia)
The "not in Russia"part cracked me up. Does Russia not wish to save Mr. Cube? Are cubes offensive to Russian sensibilities? I must know!
Re: Poll: What Was the Best PS4 Game at E3 2018?
Ori and the Will of the Wisps. I don't have an Xbone, but this was definitely my top E3 game, and I'll definitely be buying it on PC day one.
Re: Druckmann: We Consider The Last of Us to Be Engaging, Not Necessarily Fun
It is incredibly violent, but isn't as shockingly gruesome as the RE2 remake gameplay I've seen. Some of that stuff is NASTY.
Re: E3 2018: ANTHEM Won't Have PvP, Can Be Played Single-Player, Is Always Online
The game looks super fun, but the online emphasis means this is a no go for me.
Re: Skate 3's Restarted Servers Spark Skate 4 Speculation
I want very much for this to be true!
Re: Soapbox: Spider-Man's E3 2018 Showing Needs to Come Out Swingin'
I've seen more than enough. I've already gotten to the point of avoiding any news a while ago. Already pre-ordered the digital deluxe version. I'm all in.
Re: June PlayStation Plus Games Announced
I know it's not for everyone but Trials Fusion is one of my favorite PS4 games and a big reason I bought the system.
Re: PUBG Corporation is Taking Epic Games to Court for Copyright Infringement
Meh, I'm still waiting for a Battle Royale game that really nails the concept. I feel like PUBG and Fortnite are both primitive and will be far surpassed and forgotten.
Re: Guide: New PS4 Games Releasing in June 2018
Shaq Fu all the way!
Re: Guide: The Best PSone Games We Want on a PlayStation Classic Mini
Personally I feel PS1 aged terribly. Tony Hawk 1 and 2 are the only games I still go back to.
Re: WipEout Omega Collection Demo Zooms to PS4
I bought this (digitally) at launch and it was one of my most regretted PS4 purchases. Too bad there wasn't a demo back then.
Re: Death's Gambit Slashes Its Way to PS4 in August
Been watching closely for this one.
Re: Onrush's Open Beta Collides with PS4 Next Week
I'm looking forward to this
Re: Onrush's Trophy List Looks Like an Easy Platinum
I'm just waiting to check out the demo.
Re: Sony Data Shows Digital Sales Continue to Grow on PS4
I'm all digital on PS4. Sold all my physical games.
Re: PlayStation Plus Subscribers Surpass 34 Million
I just let my subscription die. I almost never played online and almost never cared for any of the free games.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think of the Detroit: Become Human Demo?
This type of game just doesn't appeal to me.
Re: Spider-Man's Suit Has Both Form and Function in PS4 Exclusive
I wasn't a fan of the white when it was first revealed, but now it has completely grown on me.
Re: Hands On: Onrush is an Action Packed, Addictive Arcade Racer
@rjejr Indeed, this game really needs a huge player base to succeed. Seems like the $60 price tag is a mistake. It should be 20 or 30 max to ensure enough people are playing. A game like this will live or die by its user base.
Re: Hands On: Onrush is an Action Packed, Addictive Arcade Racer
I very much want to play the beta. This game sounds like a blast, but I'm just not sure if it can hold my attention more than a couple hours. If it can, I'll be buying it.
Re: Review: Infernium (PS4)
I think this game looks like something I'll really enjoy, but definitely isn't for everyone. I plan to pick it up on Switch soon.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying God of War?
The gameplay sounds amazing but I generally steer clear of M rated games. Does it have a lot if profanity, sexuality, and gore?
Re: Guide: The Best PS4 Racing Games
I've bought most of these and for me Trackmania Turbo was the only one that wasn't a letdown.
Re: Grand Theft Auto V Has Made More Money Than any Other Entertainment Product Ever
Never played it, never will.
Re: Talking Point: Is PS4's September Starting to Look Way Too Crowded?
I think Spider-Man would have been better as a June or July release. But oh well.
Re: New Onrush Trailer Wants You to Race, Wreck, Repeat on PS4
The game looks stunning and the controls seem tight, but they're gonna have to sell me on a racer that has no actual racing. Simply bumping other cars off the road seems like it would get old quickly. But I sure hope I'm wrong.