@rjejr Wukong is certainly harder than easy mode Stellar Blade thus far, probably more challenging than normal mode too, but it’s too early for me to say for sure. I’m enjoying Wukong more so far. It feels more like its own thing. I don’t want to downplay Stellar Blade, but I feel like it was a bigger release this year than it would have been in other years due to a lack of big releases elsewhere. It reminded me of Nier perhaps too much, which I was comparing them in my head during my playtime, and I just think Nier did most things better.
Looks like the first game I’ll buy next year, given the current release schedule. Really looking forward to this one and you can bet I’ll be comparing it to the new LiS. Can’t wait!
@Bentleyma This game is the epitome of what looks like a January/February release. Unless this is a 10/10 masterpiece, I don’t know how it’s going to compete against the bigger releases at the end of the year…
@BrotherFilmriss Yeah, happy to help. I was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t really had a game I’ve been absorbed into in a while, since maybe March-ish (even Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma, and Erdtree didn’t grab me as I expected). Was started to feel like maybe I was losing that gaming feeling, but man Wukong set my head right real quick. There’s a lot of naysayers for this one, but judging it purely as a game, I really enjoy it. If you like some good combat above all else, but want something a little different from the Souls formula, this is it. The reviews that have called it a boss rush game are downplaying how the game actually functions too. It’s super linear, but there’s breathing room with minor enemies in between. If you aren’t so good with the combat, you can certainly die at bosses and grind the minor enemies a bit for xp as well.
Wukong reminds me a lot of Stellar Blade so far. Souls-adjacent is the perfect term. It’s challenging combat that has just as much in common with God of War or Devil May Cry as it does Souls games. Personally, I’m glad this style of gameplay has came into being recently. It reminds me of games from 2, 3 generations ago, but evolved with modern sensibilities. It’s hard to say how I’ll feel about Wukong yet by the end of it, but I think it’s got a fairly easy chance to land in my top 10 list for 2024. It’s visually impressive and it definitely has that “just one more” loop of gameplay. It’s a lot of fun. It feels like it’ll be an 8 or 9 by the end of it.
@Whately86 Definitely safe. I put a good 2 or so hours into it already and I’m enjoying it so far. The game runs very well and looks fantastic. It’s definitely a contender for best visuals yet this generation.
@Jireland92 I’m not saying that would be good enough, but I’d rather it be true to itself than a smoothed out, homogenized product. We all know there’s enough of that in gaming in 2024.
@Bentleyma I have a feeling the Alone in the Dark remake is exactly the same tier of game Silent Hill 2 may be, and that’s totally fine if that’s true. That’s not GotY caliber, but it’s quirky, memorable, and true to itself in spite of any flaws. That’s brave development in this current gaming landscape.
Well, let’s see when it releases for Xbox, so I can decide if I want to brush the dust off my console or not and go the cheaper route with Gamepass for a month or buying straight up on PS5 after reviews.
@LordOfTurnips Man, I hope Pragmata still exists… At the original PS5 showcase, that was my most anticipated title…
For me, Death Stranding 2 is certainly number one for me. I’m hoping we get to see more of OD too. Outside that Expeditions looks interesting, still not sure what to think of that one. Lost Records is towards the top of my list. Outside that, I’m just hoping to keep the hype coming for Life is Strange and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. I know it’s not PlayStation (right now anyway), but Indiana Jones is towards the top of my list too. Realistically anything that’s out in August or September doesn’t need anything, in my opinion. I’m already buying what I’m buying. Can’t sell me anymore on those ones unless we get shadow drops!
Love Until Dawn, but I hope this one fails Sony’s expectations hard. Jim Ryan greenlit some of the worst decisions the brand has ever seen toward the end of his tenure.
Man, I love all those special bots that were listed off. I’ve got 0% chance of seeking this out. I wanted this game a few hours after I bought a PS5 way back in January 2021 right after I completed Astro’s other adventure on the console. I’m perfectly content to let this game surprise, delight, and entertain without any thought of spoilers.
I mean, even reading this, I’ll still be “”oo-ing” and “ah-ing” with all references I see. What an especially meta and fun experience this game will be!
@Whately86 Lol, with Stadia closing down, I got a refund on Cyberpunk twice somehow. I’ve never experienced such glorious jank. The jank was my favorite part about Cyberpunk.
@beltmenot To think that earlier in the year it was considered by many publications to be the de facto likely goty at the halfway point of the year too. It’s fascinating how much it’s fallen.
I have a feeling that the longer it goes for release, the harder it will be to meet expectations with this one. I do not envy their position, as much as I’m looking forward to their game.
@Dragoon1994 Loved Stray when I played it last. I think Stray might’ve been the first game my son ever sat down and watched me playthrough. Had a lot of fun with that one. Dave the Diver and Animal Well were both day 1 on PS+ and the Quidditch game will be day 1 as well. There’s honestly been more PS+ day 1s than Gamepass this year, it feels like.
Honestly, I think I’m just going to bide my time and wait before playing Wukong. There’s practically going to be a new game weekly through September and October for me, so a calm before the storm.
@Whately86 I’ve had the game preordered for a couple months now, so if I was suckered, it was me being suckered a while ago. I like that nice, shiny new game feeling. What can I say?
But, yes, Cyberpunk was so bizarre… it was like a 95 on Metacritic for a few days then the review score fell of a cliff quick. When I played CP2077, I was surprised it reviewed as well as it did, regardless of performance though. For me, the game reminded me of Far Cry, but janky and with Keanu Reeves. It was like people believed in the Witcher so hard that they willed Cyberpunk into being a dream… and then the collective consciousness woke up! For me, too, I didn’t have a terrible time with CP2077. I played on Stadia, so the bugs weren’t awful. It was just so average though that I really questioned how it reviewed so well with the first batch of reviewers. It made me feel like reviews were bought. I felt the same way when Halo 4 released and got darn near universally positive reviews as well. And I liked Halo 4, but as a supporter of it, even I knew it could’ve been better.
@Nem Hey, it’s coming soon to Evercade if you’ve got one of those.
I’m looking forward to Gamescom. I always appreciate these shows, even if they’ve started leaning heavier and heavier into GAAS gunk year after year. I can always hope for Kojima to show up if Keighley is involved.
@rjejr 3 years ago, I would’ve said Plucky Squire looks to be the epitome of a $30 game, but the world has changed since then. I’m really curious what its price will be, as that will certainly be indicative of how long the game will be. If it’s $20, I’m guessing the game will be 5-8 hours long, but $40, closer to 25 hours. I don’t care either way how long it is though.
Man, I am so disappointed to hear that the PS5 version was not available earlier. Gives me Cyberpunk vibes. I’ve got PTSD from buying into the hype last minute and playing… that.
Ah, but I hope Wukong is great either way. Can’t wait for it.
@rjejr It’s like $45 for me to upgrade to extra for the rest of the year. Depending on what Plucky Squire’s retail price is, I may jump in on this. I miss Dave the Diver anyway, so if it’s cheaper than buying the both of them digitally, I sort of figure, why not?
That’s actually not a bad slot for a release for this, but, with so many heavy hitters in October, I’ll be waiting for a review for this one along with Silent Hill, which I’m also quite skeptical of. I expect to buy one more game from the October line-up potentially. Dragon Ball and Life is Strange may no doubt take up my gaming time for the month, but betting on AC Shadows to be my only game for November and December is unlikely. Dragon Age and Silent Hill will have to be more alluring than Metaphor… unless Gamescom dumps a lot more games on us for the rest of the year. Could happen too.
However, honestly, a wise release date suggests there may be more wisdom in total for this game than I thought before. Just a bit of good thinking does have me start to wonder if I’ve been a bit harsh…
@Perturbator Concord probably fits the Xbox demographic better than the PlayStation one, so I don’t think you’re wrong, though Overwatch is direct competition.
At any rate, I liked how the beta felt to play. It was better to me than Overwatch is now. If the game didn’t feel dead in the water to the point where Sony may have to save face with it, the beta would’ve gotten me to preorder. But now… now… I’m sort of waiting for the inevitable bundle into PS+ or something like Destruction All Stars had after its initial sales and preorder numbers were so poor.
It’s not my favorite Final Fantasy, but… I’m a sucker for the series and would very likely buy it anyway. I think Square knows 13 could’ve been better and I’d like to think they figured out how to do that.
I don’t know what it is about this one, but I am really put off by it for some reason. I used to love BioWare games, but I just… can’t… get… hyped. Looking forward to the reviews though!
I loved Until Dawn, but there is 0% chance I buy this. The most unnecessary remake Sony has made yet. And competing against on onslaught of big releases in September and October too… Sure, October is THE month to release this, but I get the feeling this one’s destined to underperform Sony’s expectations.
I’m really glad for the timing of this showcase. I’ll likely try to turn it on as background noise for the afternoon stretch of the workday. I mean, most of the show will be fluff but I’m always happy to passively absorb these showcases and then actively watch the interesting content afterward.
Hot take: Cell arc is the least good arc of DBZ. They’re all good arcs, but that’s what I think. I know I’m a minority. Can’t top Saiyan or Freeza arcs, and Buu arc is just so weird and underappreciated.
To date, PT is still in my top 5 gaming experiences. I don’t care what anyone says. It’s the best thing that was ever free to play on the PS store and the best Silent Hill adjacent piece of media. The rabbit hole is deep with this one too if you want to jump in. It’s a complex, nuanced, and complete piece of art and honestly I don’t think it was ever intended to be a “demo.” Kojima knew what this was.
@KingPev Gotta be honest, I’ve not seen either Dune film, perhaps I’ll check them out. I didn’t much care for Civil War. Kirsten Dunst is fantastic in it, but, as an American, I’m definitely burnt out of American political commentary, so it wasn’t for me. I can get where someone could say they really liked it though. If I didn’t enjoy a decent amount of movies last year, I’d be wondering if I still liked movies this year. Which I do. I mean, I had a great time watching Fantastic Mr Fox with my kids yesterday.
@Fazermint The puzzles got tedious towards the end. Don’t get me wrong: they were well designed and creative, but they were also meticulous to the point of being frustrating. The combat, however, is exquisite. Fine dining for the action rpg connoisseur. The story and characters are also strong. I frankly loved the game… until the puzzles got too much
Hopefully this leads to a happy ending for Tango. Very curious what the publisher intends to actually do with the studio, but I do wish them luck, as they’ve made a relatively solid catalog of titles.
Can’t wait for this one. I’m there for it day one. Crosscode was a flawed classic and I’d love to see what they learned from it. If they could tone down the difficulty a bit on those puzzles and improve what Crosscode already did so well, we’ll have a surprise-to-most GotY contender
Another bad movie in a year of mostly bad movies. I’m not surprised a Borderlands movie is worst of the bunch either.
Hope Beetlejuice 2 and Alien Romulus are worthwhile. And hopefully Sonic 3 is as good as Sonic 2 was. I think Nosferatu’s remake might be the only other film I want to see this year. I think I’ve only seen one movie 7/10 tier this year. Not sure what’s going on with the entertainment industry this year, but it certainly feels like an off year in every field of it. It sort of feels like 2023 was overstuffed and nobody thought, “Maybe we should save a few things for 2024.”
Alan Wake 2 is currently the game of the generation for me. There’s few games that are so distinct, so fearless, so utterly invested in being itself. Support this game!
Probably something casual to wind down at some point today. I might replay The Exit 8 because my son is really curious about it. I dunno. Feels like most of this year I’ve been waiting for the next big game and hopefully Wukong is that game! Not long now!
If that one doesn’t do it, at least September is loaded with three games I already know I’ll like, same with October. I’ve waited most of the year for new games I’ve liked, I can wait a little longer and play the retro stuff I love til then.
I struggled to get it, but I fought and got it. My son is going to be so excited to have his very own Astro Bot controller for his birthday. Lucky boy gets a sequel to his favorite game and a controller to go with it. Thanks for lining up those release dates, Sony.
@get2sammyb Agh. I should maybe delete my comment, huh? I wouldn’t think they’d mind if I only realistically had positive things to say. I honestly loved my time with it. I think I’ve found my live service title. Even as a beta, I’d put it in my current top 10 for the year. I’m refreshingly surprised to say all of this.
Realistically, unless this game has had a really misleading advertising campaign, this looks like it’s entering my top 10 games for the year day 1 of release. I can’t believe it’s finally so soon to play this, really looking forward to it. The busy season approaches.
Wukong then Astro then Zelda then Dragon Ball then LiS then AC Shadows for me, pending Indy and Plucky Squire, of course. And I’m still contemplating Silent Hill and Metaphor too. What a line-up this year after such a drought (for me, at least).
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Re: Black Myth: Wukong Becomes Steam's Biggest Ever Single Player Launch
@rjejr Wukong is certainly harder than easy mode Stellar Blade thus far, probably more challenging than normal mode too, but it’s too early for me to say for sure. I’m enjoying Wukong more so far. It feels more like its own thing. I don’t want to downplay Stellar Blade, but I feel like it was a bigger release this year than it would have been in other years due to a lack of big releases elsewhere. It reminded me of Nier perhaps too much, which I was comparing them in my head during my playtime, and I just think Nier did most things better.
Re: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Charms with First Gameplay Trailer, Release Split into Two Parts
Looks like the first game I’ll buy next year, given the current release schedule. Really looking forward to this one and you can bet I’ll be comparing it to the new LiS. Can’t wait!
Re: Unknown 9: Awakening's Release Date Now Known to Be October on PS5, PS4
@Bentleyma This game is the epitome of what looks like a January/February release. Unless this is a 10/10 masterpiece, I don’t know how it’s going to compete against the bigger releases at the end of the year…
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
@BrotherFilmriss Yeah, happy to help. I was pleasantly surprised. I haven’t really had a game I’ve been absorbed into in a while, since maybe March-ish (even Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma, and Erdtree didn’t grab me as I expected). Was started to feel like maybe I was losing that gaming feeling, but man Wukong set my head right real quick. There’s a lot of naysayers for this one, but judging it purely as a game, I really enjoy it. If you like some good combat above all else, but want something a little different from the Souls formula, this is it. The reviews that have called it a boss rush game are downplaying how the game actually functions too. It’s super linear, but there’s breathing room with minor enemies in between. If you aren’t so good with the combat, you can certainly die at bosses and grind the minor enemies a bit for xp as well.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Is Blowing Up Big Time on PS5, PC
Wukong reminds me a lot of Stellar Blade so far. Souls-adjacent is the perfect term. It’s challenging combat that has just as much in common with God of War or Devil May Cry as it does Souls games. Personally, I’m glad this style of gameplay has came into being recently. It reminds me of games from 2, 3 generations ago, but evolved with modern sensibilities. It’s hard to say how I’ll feel about Wukong yet by the end of it, but I think it’s got a fairly easy chance to land in my top 10 list for 2024. It’s visually impressive and it definitely has that “just one more” loop of gameplay. It’s a lot of fun. It feels like it’ll be an 8 or 9 by the end of it.
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
@Whately86 Definitely safe. I put a good 2 or so hours into it already and I’m enjoying it so far. The game runs very well and looks fantastic. It’s definitely a contender for best visuals yet this generation.
Re: Return to That Special Place with Silent Hill 2 PS5 Story Trailer
@Jireland92 I’m not saying that would be good enough, but I’d rather it be true to itself than a smoothed out, homogenized product. We all know there’s enough of that in gaming in 2024.
Re: Return to That Special Place with Silent Hill 2 PS5 Story Trailer
@Bentleyma I have a feeling the Alone in the Dark remake is exactly the same tier of game Silent Hill 2 may be, and that’s totally fine if that’s true. That’s not GotY caliber, but it’s quirky, memorable, and true to itself in spite of any flaws. That’s brave development in this current gaming landscape.
Re: Rumour: Xbox's Indiana Jones Game Coming to PS5 in First Half 2025
Well, let’s see when it releases for Xbox, so I can decide if I want to brush the dust off my console or not and go the cheaper route with Gamepass for a month or buying straight up on PS5 after reviews.
Re: Poll: What PS5 Games Do You Most Want to See at Gamescom 2024?
@LordOfTurnips Man, I hope Pragmata still exists… At the original PS5 showcase, that was my most anticipated title…
For me, Death Stranding 2 is certainly number one for me. I’m hoping we get to see more of OD too. Outside that Expeditions looks interesting, still not sure what to think of that one. Lost Records is towards the top of my list. Outside that, I’m just hoping to keep the hype coming for Life is Strange and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. I know it’s not PlayStation (right now anyway), but Indiana Jones is towards the top of my list too. Realistically anything that’s out in August or September doesn’t need anything, in my opinion. I’m already buying what I’m buying. Can’t sell me anymore on those ones unless we get shadow drops!
Re: Death Stranding 2 Seems Like a Lock for Gamescom Opening Night Live
Ready to preorder. My most anticipated game ever (well, at least since the first one). Death Stranding is my favorite game of all time.
Re: Until Dawn PS5 Is Priced at $60 / £60
Love Until Dawn, but I hope this one fails Sony’s expectations hard. Jim Ryan greenlit some of the worst decisions the brand has ever seen toward the end of his tenure.
Re: 15 Minutes of Astro Bot PS5 Footage Has Leaked Online
Man, I love all those special bots that were listed off. I’ve got 0% chance of seeking this out. I wanted this game a few hours after I bought a PS5 way back in January 2021 right after I completed Astro’s other adventure on the console. I’m perfectly content to let this game surprise, delight, and entertain without any thought of spoilers.
I mean, even reading this, I’ll still be “”oo-ing” and “ah-ing” with all references I see. What an especially meta and fun experience this game will be!
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
@Whately86 Lol, with Stadia closing down, I got a refund on Cyberpunk twice somehow. I’ve never experienced such glorious jank. The jank was my favorite part about Cyberpunk.
Re: Helldivers 2 Community Fractures, Traitor 'Chaosdivers' Want to See Super Earth Burn
@beltmenot To think that earlier in the year it was considered by many publications to be the de facto likely goty at the halfway point of the year too. It’s fascinating how much it’s fallen.
Re: Geoff Keighley Says No Silksong at Gamescom Opening Night Live
I have a feeling that the longer it goes for release, the harder it will be to meet expectations with this one. I do not envy their position, as much as I’m looking forward to their game.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2024?
@Dragoon1994 Loved Stray when I played it last. I think Stray might’ve been the first game my son ever sat down and watched me playthrough. Had a lot of fun with that one. Dave the Diver and Animal Well were both day 1 on PS+ and the Quidditch game will be day 1 as well. There’s honestly been more PS+ day 1s than Gamepass this year, it feels like.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2024?
I am no longer subbed but I might jump for Plucky Squire’s addition in September
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 542
Honestly, I think I’m just going to bide my time and wait before playing Wukong. There’s practically going to be a new game weekly through September and October for me, so a calm before the storm.
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
@Whately86 I’ve had the game preordered for a couple months now, so if I was suckered, it was me being suckered a while ago. I like that nice, shiny new game feeling. What can I say?
But, yes, Cyberpunk was so bizarre… it was like a 95 on Metacritic for a few days then the review score fell of a cliff quick. When I played CP2077, I was surprised it reviewed as well as it did, regardless of performance though. For me, the game reminded me of Far Cry, but janky and with Keanu Reeves. It was like people believed in the Witcher so hard that they willed Cyberpunk into being a dream… and then the collective consciousness woke up! For me, too, I didn’t have a terrible time with CP2077. I played on Stadia, so the bugs weren’t awful. It was just so average though that I really questioned how it reviewed so well with the first batch of reviewers. It made me feel like reviews were bought. I felt the same way when Halo 4 released and got darn near universally positive reviews as well. And I liked Halo 4, but as a supporter of it, even I knew it could’ve been better.
Re: Poll: Are You Hyped for Gamescom 2024?
@Nem Hey, it’s coming soon to Evercade if you’ve got one of those.
I’m looking forward to Gamescom. I always appreciate these shows, even if they’ve started leaning heavier and heavier into GAAS gunk year after year. I can always hope for Kojima to show up if Keighley is involved.
Re: The Plucky Squire Launches on PS5 This September, Day One on PS Plus Extra
@rjejr 3 years ago, I would’ve said Plucky Squire looks to be the epitome of a $30 game, but the world has changed since then. I’m really curious what its price will be, as that will certainly be indicative of how long the game will be. If it’s $20, I’m guessing the game will be 5-8 hours long, but $40, closer to 25 hours. I don’t care either way how long it is though.
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is Brilliant, But We Have PS5 Concerns
Man, I am so disappointed to hear that the PS5 version was not available earlier. Gives me Cyberpunk vibes. I’ve got PTSD from buying into the hype last minute and playing… that.
Ah, but I hope Wukong is great either way. Can’t wait for it.
Re: Of Course Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Will Be Blowing Up at Gamescom Opening Night Live
I already preordered the deluxe edition, hope we get some manga only characters like Moro and Granollah.
Is it bad if I genuinely want this game to exclude GT and the movies completely to focus only on the material Toriyama actually had a hand in?
Re: The Plucky Squire Launches on PS5 This September, Day One on PS Plus Extra
@rjejr It’s like $45 for me to upgrade to extra for the rest of the year. Depending on what Plucky Squire’s retail price is, I may jump in on this. I miss Dave the Diver anyway, so if it’s cheaper than buying the both of them digitally, I sort of figure, why not?
Re: The Plucky Squire Launches on PS5 This September, Day One on PS Plus Extra
@rjejr Nice! Might up to PS+ extra for this one. Looks like the price may be right
Re: The Plucky Squire Will Finally Tell Its Story on PS5 This September
Dang, September is STOCKED. Astro Bot, Plucky Squire, and Zelda all in one month?
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Leaks, Arrives on PS5 for Halloween
That’s actually not a bad slot for a release for this, but, with so many heavy hitters in October, I’ll be waiting for a review for this one along with Silent Hill, which I’m also quite skeptical of. I expect to buy one more game from the October line-up potentially. Dragon Ball and Life is Strange may no doubt take up my gaming time for the month, but betting on AC Shadows to be my only game for November and December is unlikely. Dragon Age and Silent Hill will have to be more alluring than Metaphor… unless Gamescom dumps a lot more games on us for the rest of the year. Could happen too.
However, honestly, a wise release date suggests there may be more wisdom in total for this game than I thought before. Just a bit of good thinking does have me start to wonder if I’ve been a bit harsh…
Re: Concord Fires Off Another Salvo of PS5, PC Character Trailers
@Perturbator Concord probably fits the Xbox demographic better than the PlayStation one, so I don’t think you’re wrong, though Overwatch is direct competition.
At any rate, I liked how the beta felt to play. It was better to me than Overwatch is now. If the game didn’t feel dead in the water to the point where Sony may have to save face with it, the beta would’ve gotten me to preorder. But now… now… I’m sort of waiting for the inevitable bundle into PS+ or something like Destruction All Stars had after its initial sales and preorder numbers were so poor.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Delayed to February 2025 Ahead of Gamescom Blowout
Is it just me or does 2025 have more releases scheduled for the early portion of the year than 2024 had total? We’ve got 2023 all over again!
Re: Rumour: Xbox to Announce a 'Big' Game Coming to PS5 at Gamescom
I hope it’s Indiana Jones. If it is, I won’t have to change the channel on my TV for the rest of the year. It’s the little things.
Re: Forget Yasuke, Assassin's Creed Shadows' Naoe Has Parkour Tricks and a Grappling Hook
Realistically, I plan on playing as much of the game as Naoe as I can. Her gameplay is much more “my Assassin’s Creed,” you feel me?
Re: Square Enix Has Got Fans Talking About a Final Fantasy 13 Remake, Not a Remaster
It’s not my favorite Final Fantasy, but… I’m a sucker for the series and would very likely buy it anyway. I think Square knows 13 could’ve been better and I’d like to think they figured out how to do that.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Dropping Tomorrow, BioWare Promises Loads of Gameplay Details
I don’t know what it is about this one, but I am really put off by it for some reason. I used to love BioWare games, but I just… can’t… get… hyped. Looking forward to the reviews though!
Re: Poll: Rate Your Favourite PS5 Roguelike Games
1. Balatro
2. Vampire Survivors
3. Dead Cells
4. Returnal
5. Hades
That’s my top 5. Not a huge fan of the genre overall, but when they do hit right… man, do they hit right!
Re: 'Rebuilt' Until Dawn Comes to Haunt PS5, PC This October
I loved Until Dawn, but there is 0% chance I buy this. The most unnecessary remake Sony has made yet. And competing against on onslaught of big releases in September and October too… Sure, October is THE month to release this, but I get the feeling this one’s destined to underperform Sony’s expectations.
Re: Don't Worry, Gamescom Opening Night Live Will Feature New Game Announcements
I’m really glad for the timing of this showcase. I’ll likely try to turn it on as background noise for the afternoon stretch of the workday. I mean, most of the show will be fluff but I’m always happy to passively absorb these showcases and then actively watch the interesting content afterward.
Re: The Cell Saga Looks Glorious in New Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay
Hot take: Cell arc is the least good arc of DBZ. They’re all good arcs, but that’s what I think. I know I’m a minority. Can’t top Saiyan or Freeza arcs, and Buu arc is just so weird and underappreciated.
Can’t wait for this game.
Re: 10 Years Ago, Hideo Kojima's P.T. Scared the Hell Out of Us on PS4
To date, PT is still in my top 5 gaming experiences. I don’t care what anyone says. It’s the best thing that was ever free to play on the PS store and the best Silent Hill adjacent piece of media. The rabbit hole is deep with this one too if you want to jump in. It’s a complex, nuanced, and complete piece of art and honestly I don’t think it was ever intended to be a “demo.” Kojima knew what this was.
Re: Unsurprisingly, the Borderlands Movie Has Completely Bombed
@KingPev Gotta be honest, I’ve not seen either Dune film, perhaps I’ll check them out. I didn’t much care for Civil War. Kirsten Dunst is fantastic in it, but, as an American, I’m definitely burnt out of American political commentary, so it wasn’t for me. I can get where someone could say they really liked it though. If I didn’t enjoy a decent amount of movies last year, I’d be wondering if I still liked movies this year. Which I do. I mean, I had a great time watching Fantastic Mr Fox with my kids yesterday.
Re: CrossCode Creator Reveals Gorgeous Pixel Action RPG Alabaster Dawn
@Fazermint The puzzles got tedious towards the end. Don’t get me wrong: they were well designed and creative, but they were also meticulous to the point of being frustrating. The combat, however, is exquisite. Fine dining for the action rpg connoisseur. The story and characters are also strong. I frankly loved the game… until the puzzles got too much
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks to Be 'Revived', Acquired By PUBG Publisher
Hopefully this leads to a happy ending for Tango. Very curious what the publisher intends to actually do with the studio, but I do wish them luck, as they’ve made a relatively solid catalog of titles.
Re: CrossCode Creator Reveals Gorgeous Pixel Action RPG Alabaster Dawn
Can’t wait for this one. I’m there for it day one. Crosscode was a flawed classic and I’d love to see what they learned from it. If they could tone down the difficulty a bit on those puzzles and improve what Crosscode already did so well, we’ll have a surprise-to-most GotY contender
Re: Unsurprisingly, the Borderlands Movie Has Completely Bombed
Another bad movie in a year of mostly bad movies. I’m not surprised a Borderlands movie is worst of the bunch either.
Hope Beetlejuice 2 and Alien Romulus are worthwhile. And hopefully Sonic 3 is as good as Sonic 2 was. I think Nosferatu’s remake might be the only other film I want to see this year. I think I’ve only seen one movie 7/10 tier this year. Not sure what’s going on with the entertainment industry this year, but it certainly feels like an off year in every field of it. It sort of feels like 2023 was overstuffed and nobody thought, “Maybe we should save a few things for 2024.”
Re: Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Made Remedy Any Royalties, But Work Is Underway on Max Payne's PS5 Remakes
Alan Wake 2 is currently the game of the generation for me. There’s few games that are so distinct, so fearless, so utterly invested in being itself. Support this game!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 541
Probably something casual to wind down at some point today. I might replay The Exit 8 because my son is really curious about it. I dunno. Feels like most of this year I’ve been waiting for the next big game and hopefully Wukong is that game! Not long now!
If that one doesn’t do it, at least September is loaded with three games I already know I’ll like, same with October. I’ve waited most of the year for new games I’ve liked, I can wait a little longer and play the retro stuff I love til then.
Re: Poll: Have You Pre-Ordered an Astro Bot PS5 DualSense Controller?
I struggled to get it, but I fought and got it. My son is going to be so excited to have his very own Astro Bot controller for his birthday. Lucky boy gets a sequel to his favorite game and a controller to go with it. Thanks for lining up those release dates, Sony.
Re: Quidditch Champions Will Depict Never-Before-Seen Harry Potter Schools on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb Agh. I should maybe delete my comment, huh? I wouldn’t think they’d mind if I only realistically had positive things to say. I honestly loved my time with it. I think I’ve found my live service title. Even as a beta, I’d put it in my current top 10 for the year. I’m refreshingly surprised to say all of this.
Re: Quidditch Champions Will Depict Never-Before-Seen Harry Potter Schools on PS5, PS4
I gotta be honest, after the closed beta, I’m far more excited to play more of this than I ever would’ve expected.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Builds the Hype with Stunning Final Trailer
Realistically, unless this game has had a really misleading advertising campaign, this looks like it’s entering my top 10 games for the year day 1 of release. I can’t believe it’s finally so soon to play this, really looking forward to it. The busy season approaches.
Wukong then Astro then Zelda then Dragon Ball then LiS then AC Shadows for me, pending Indy and Plucky Squire, of course. And I’m still contemplating Silent Hill and Metaphor too. What a line-up this year after such a drought (for me, at least).