@LtSarge Absolution’s kinda massively pants and also just throws you into plot reliant on Blood Money. I’d say just start with Blood Money, it’s the best classic game in the franchise and has less annoying levels.
@nessisonett@RogerRoger Thanks for the replies. I'd honestly feel more comfortable starting out with Absolution so that I can focus on learning the basics before attempting levels that are more open and complex. So I think I'll play that first, then Blood Money, then I might check out the other games in the collection or jump into the World of Assassination trilogy. Absolution is only €10 for a used copy and at that price I feel like it's worth it.
@RogerRoger Honestly, I'd prefer to just buy the games physically instead of having to buy all additional levels digitally. At first I thought they included all previous levels on disc in Hitman III, but I guess not. I think the best way to go about this is to simply buy the first game and see if I like it. However, apparently there are two "complete" versions of the first Hitman, one that's called The Complete First Season and another called Definitive Edition. I've done some quick Google searches and apparently, all the episodes are on disc in The Complete First Season but only episodes 1-5 are on disc in Definitive Edition and you have to download episode 6 separately. But Definitive Edition also has more downloadable content to play like the Patient Zero missions. Naturally to me, I'd rather get the version with all episodes on disc but I just want to confirm with you if that's actually the case.
@LtSarge@RogerRoger The individual levels are separate downloads essentially. Buying Hitman 3 and then picking up the other two games digitally if you see them in one of the sales is probably the best idea.
@nessisonett@RogerRoger Ah well that's too bad. It's always dumb when developers do stupid things like that. I guess I'll just go with the cheapest copies that I can find since I can at least sell them afterwards. But that's something I'll worry about later after I've finished Absolution and Blood Money. Thanks for the help!
@JohnnyShoulder Dishonestly, I don't think we've used that word that much.
@LtSarge It’s not really dumb as such. It’s incredible that IO managed to create one ecosystem for the three games despite being owned by Squeenix originally and then striking out on their own and becoming an independent company. To maintain their original plan and keep a cohesive structure, despite moving to ‘full games’ instead of an episodic release, that’s genuinely impressive. If anything, they deserve credit for Hitman 2 and 3 being absolutely up there with the first one, despite them lacking the supervision and funding of Square Enix. All three games in the trilogy have different publishers yet they’ve incorporated connectivity between the three and you retain your purchases across games.
@RogerRoger Yep, this is clearly the package I was waiting for. And on Game Pass! I don't have an Xbox, but I do have a PC, so I might go ahead and sub next the the three-month period is on sale.
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I am new to this. I’m a casual gamer. I mostly play MLB The Show. I want to branch out a little more. My all time favorite game is Ocarina of Time. I was looking for some suggestions for PS4 games. I like the following types:
Linear (don’t care much for exploration or open world)
Beat ‘em ups
Shooter (not stealth or strategy; run in guns blazing)
For beat em ups - Streets of Rage 4 was really well recieved.
Action shooter - try Doom (2016) or Doom Eternal
Personally i found the Uncharted series to be more linear than I was expecting so maybe try the 4th one of them.
Though many sites, including this one, publish lists of best games in different genres so maybe do a web search for whichever you're interested in and be sure to check out more than one review before you commit.
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@RonFreakinSwanson next to already named and good suggestions I would also recommend Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. If you like the humor of those movies you gonna love that game it a fun linear action game
@RonFreakinSwanson The Uncharted series and the new DOOM games are great shouts.
Other FPS games from the PS4 era that are well worth a look include Titanfall 2 (USP of getting to play as a mech as well as a person) or the new Wolfenstein games (made by the DOOM team but with a bit more of a plot if you enjoy shooting some Nazis).
I have never played a Final Fantasy game before, and just noticed the FF VII remake is on sale (still on the expensive side, given it is a AAA title), but the discount is there. Should I give bite the bullet and purchase, since it has been so recommended and talked about and I like JRPGs?
@avatarian
go have a look at the 'What PS5 games are you playing' thread for the last week, we have been discussing it there. My vote would be no. I got it free with PS+ and still regret the purchase.
@avatarian I would have to agree with @sorteddan - I would personally not recommend FFVIIR.
It is one of the few/only games I felt I had to 'force' myself to finish... A lot of bloat and 'filler', alongside a combat mode that doesn't really kick into gear until you can access Hard Mode. (You have to beat the game on regular difficulty first to unlock this)
If you're a JRPG fan, I would perhaps recommend instead that you go with Dragon Quest XI instead, assuming you have not already played. This is a JRPG that is far more comfortable in its own skin, with a nuanced turn-based battle system and skill-trees which work really well. A quirky and likeable cast of characters, with a plot that does get surprisingly dark and high-stakes towards mid game.
If you don't mind a retro experience, some of the older Final Fantasy games are exquisite. IMO, FF7 and FF9 from PS1 era are amazin - FF9 being my personal favorite. FF10 and FF12 are also good, and more modern. If you are looking for an entry point to the FF series, my overall recommendation would be FF10... which is very accessible.
You can buy the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for about <£13 GBP, which is a steal.
So if you want a new modern experience, go for DQXI... and if you're keen to get into FF series I would say to pick up the FFX/X2 HD remaster. (Or FF9 if you want to go a bit more old school!)
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