@Th3solution yeah GoW3 really does leave me with a sweet taste in the mouth in regards to the series.
Although my blinkered approach to gaming during the PS2 and PS3 eras has left me with a helluva backlog, the silver lining is that I get to go back and play these classic series’ in a relatively short timeframe and everything remains pretty fresh in the mind. So thats the Metal Gear Solid and God of War games done… and I’m around halfway through the Assassins Creed series. After that I have the Resident Evil and Devil May Cry games to make my way through and then I should be all caught up 😅.
@AgentCooper I’m excited for you dude… hopefully it clicks for you. Obviously no game is for everyone… but this one pushes the boundary on that statement.
@AgentCooper I never really liked the previous games and wasn't interested in this one until quite late just before it released. It become one of my favourite games of last gen, right up there with Zelda BOTW and Sekiro. Hopefully you will also find as much enjoyment out of it also.
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@AgentCooper@JohnnyShoulder I had a similar ‘pleasant surprise’ reaction to GoW (2018). I wasn’t looking forward to it, and played it way past the hype period of 10/10’s and Barlog’s accompanying emotional reactions on Twitter. For some reason despite all the huge praise and GOTY awards, I still didn’t think I was destined to be blown away by it. And yet, it truly delivered for me.
Strangely enough, I’m finding myself feeling a similar preconception to Ragnarok. I’m sure it will be good, but I’m feeling it may already be a smidge over-hyped so I’m likely to wait a few months before playing it.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@AgentCooper I hear you completely on the loaded plate issue. Some of it is the explosion of multimedia entertainment options over the last 10 years. It’s an embarrassment of riches for things previously felt to be niche or associated only with nerd culture (sci-fi fantasy and superhero shows and movies, anime, video games, etc.), not to mention the technological advancement which has put more media options in the palm of our hand than we could consume in a lifetime. But secondly, as time marches on and we are all forced to be adults, we have stupid adult responsibilities like earning a living and such. 😅
Sometimes I wish things were simpler.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@AgentCooper the irony is that in the build up to God of War 2018’s release I had no expectations at all… at that point I’d never even considered playing any of the Greek saga and was just in the mood to play souls-likes. I’d played Horizon zero Dawn the year before and that was the first Sony 1st Party exclusive which blew my doors off… but I still didn’t think I’d actually give the God ofWar reboot a chance. Then all the 10/10’s dropped and I was probably 10 hours away from the Dark Souls 2 plat and hadn’t lined up anything next so I thought what the hell. I waited until I popped DS2 and then started GoW around a week after it released with very middling expectations still… and it absolutely slayed me! One of the reasons that I am as into gaming as I am today tbh.
@AgentCooper my ‘passion’ for gaming is actually much more indicative of my apathy for this sinking ship of a civilisation that we all survive on a daily basis irl tbh. Us gamers are basically the enduring orchestra on a post-iceberg titanic 🥳
@AgentCooper lol… glad you found some appreciation for my Nietzchean-ly pitch-as-black outlook there agent.
Oh well, I guess that I’ll hoist myself out of bed and stumble into the gaming room… and with controller now firmly in hand - “once more with feeling gentlemen” Nearer my God to Thee… and a one and a two…
@colonelkilgore I think we all definitely share some common bond, for sure. The reason I play games is largely for the escapism. I’m not sure how I’d handle the stress of life without them!
I was thinking about that fact recently and I realized if I didn’t have gaming to look forward to after a long week or a hard day, then I’d have to find something else for stress release. I’m not sure what that would be though. I’d probably have to buy a punching bag. 😄
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@colonelkilgore I think alot of gamers are the same mate, its a really good place to get lost in. Gaming has become an a escape for alot of people and its almost more than a hobby for some, I don't mean in an addictive way but more of a passion.
@Th3solution I have been similar thoughts to your self in that they hype is sort of killing the vibe a little for me, Not that I don't for one second think that it's going to be amazing my probable Game of the year but I played the God Of War (2018) over a year after it came out and all the initial hype had been and gone and I absolutely loved the game, I have even gone as far as cancelling my pre-order and you know how excited I have been for this game, its just I think I don't like been part of the crowd or doing what's cool because the masses say and with Elden Ring already dominating this year and every man and his dog playing it at the same time I now feel ready to play Elden Ring so now want to play it a good 6 months after it's release, I can enjoy it at my own pace that way rather than feeling the need to keep up with the millions posting all over the Internet how they've Platinumed the game 9 times in the first 6 hours.
@MaulTsir I’m with you. Had a similar experience with The Last of Us 2 and Miles Morales. Absolutely loved both games, but I think I enjoyed them because I waited until hype died down.
It’s weird, because sometimes it’s more enjoyable to play a game in the zeitgeist of its release, with all the excitement, but lately I’m more prone to wait and let it die down, like you mentioned.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@Th3solution@MaulTsir I have probably said this before, but I don't get hyped about much these says as I've been hugely disappointed so many times when getting caught up in it. Elden Ring I was obviously hugely excited about, but before the games were Demon's and Cyberpunk. Everything else I'm prepared to wait for, even if it is only a few weeks.
Life is more fun when you help people succeed, instead of wishing them to fail.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
I’ve been pretty upfront about how I’ve been looking forward to Ragnarok for a while (ooooh… since about April 2018) but all of these previews that have been popping up across YouTube are just taking my hype to eleven.
It’s so nice when a big game gets into the hands of journo’s this early… and that they’re allowed to chat about it. I obviously know why most devs don’t do this (FEAR) but as a result the fact that it does seem so rare just adds even more weight to it on the odd occasion that it happens.
I've never played 2018's GoW, and my familiarity with the franchise is limited, but I agree fully that this game seems to 100% guaranteed a 'sure thing'.
I can't see a world where this game doesn't stick the landing... and it must be a hugely exciting time for those who played/enjoyed GoW 2018!
IMO this seems to be the only game that has potential to knock Elden Ring from attaining the 2022 GOTY award. Sony could really do with a great exclusive at this time also...
@JudgeDredd@CJD87 so I generally have Wednesdays off but due to a family situation I’m off on the Friday (11th) for a funeral and I’ve moved my Wednesday off to the Thursday (10th)… but… instead of starting it then… as I have always looked back on GoW 2018 having wished I played at least the first session in the company of my missus, I’ve decided not to start it until we have a full day together with no commitments.
So all being well, the missus and I will sit down to start it on the Saturday morning… I’ve let her know she should bring snacks as this will probably be a long sesh.
@colonelkilgore Genuinely wishing you all the best with your family situation, and for what it’s worth I hope that the funeral goes as well as it can do (as well as any situation of that nature can).
It might be tough keeping the game in its cellophane until Saturday (!) but it sounds like the right call, and allows you an opportunity to enjoy with your missus - and capitalise on her willingness to provide the snacks 😉
Be nice also to have something to look forward to after the week you’ve got lined up - and I’m sure it’ll meet your expectations!
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