Topic: What PS4 Games Are You Currently Playing?

Still working my way through Control, just started The Old Boys mission which is the 5th Mission I think.

Still going good, getting alot more side missions now as well which could possibly make the game last alot longer because I felt like I was flying through it. Side missions seem to always lead to something useful as well like anew ability or mod/upgrade for your weapons/powers so seems beneficial to do them.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I don’t think it was more difficult, but the gameplay is more varied. So there are more things to keep track of as far as weapons and abilities. I think the combat actually may be easier as a result, since the stealth is a more viable option (climbing in the trees or covering up with mud for a sneak attack, etc) and the weapons more varied. But the puzzles, tombs, and exploration are more difficult. But I never got stumped by anything because you have the difficulty sliders to keep it as easy as you want and it’ll give you plenty of hints if you prefer.

@Joshua2255 Yo man I'm glad you remembered! That opening scene on PS5 will just leave you in awe. Any early favorite things about the game? Favorite characters? Areas?

I personally was surprised with how deep the skill trees are and it always feels like you're being rewarded for your play. I also liked how there's story attached with everything that helps you out. For example the assassination skill, I liked how they played the cutscenes for those. Or the bow that you get has a story to it, when you find hot springs to increase your health you're also getting a story nugget. Hope you continue to enjoy it man!

@TheBrandedSwordsman I haven't played any of the Tomb Raider games from the reboot series, how do they stack up next to Uncharted for you?

@Kidfried I just thought I'd give it a go seen as it's only about 12 to 20 hours depending on how much to want to go in to it and I've come off a few big games so was looking for something easy to glide through before I chip away at the backlog again.

So far so good, especially on the ps5 like you mentioned.

It wouldn't be a big miss if you didn't ever play it but it's a overall decent game.

Control is a good game, great gameplay and so-so story, the dlc content is good too....

@TheBrandedSwordsman Ah okay that's all really good insight. How about the story? As far as the content is concerned and also the delivery, how does the cinematography stack up?

To be honest they haven't appealed to me on the surface, but on the flip side I've never put any effort into looking any deeper to see if I'd wanna play or not. I've seen a leak recently that they're getting ready to release an enhanced definitive version of the trilogy, not sure of the validity of that though. If they come out with an enhanced version I might bite, but otherwise I'll just keep looking in from the outside.

Just got too many games to play . I'm currently trying to clear out my backlog so I can focus on the new releases this year. Can't wait till next time we have a game in common though, you always bring nice discussion.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I've started Control but it hasn't grabbed me yet like I was hoping it would, and when you say Resident Evil do you mean 7? If so I actually have that in my lineup within the next couple weeks so we can for sure talk about that one. Lost Legacy is really a compelling expansion story, I played it at release so I forget the story beats but the action stuck with me. Reminded me of Uncharted 2&3 in that regard.

I'm currently chugging thru P5 Royal, just finished the 5th palace. Also playing Nioh 2 alongside that, loving the combat. Coming soon for me is using PS Now to play Metal Gear Solid 2-4 and Gravity Rush 2 as I've never played them. Also coming soon is Resident evil 7 and Little Nightmares 1&2.

@TheBrandedSwordsman Today I actually fast travelled back to White Orchard, as I reached a point in Velen where I seem to be pretty underpowered at level 4, you might know where I mean...it's with one of the colourful characters you mention
Sure enough, I'd missed a sh**load of stuff in White Orchard, including every single Place of Power, or whatever they're called. So I'm having a nice time exploring the place, building up my stocks...

@TheBrandedSwordsman I don’t think I like the Tomb Raider games any more than the Uncharteds, but I do think the gameplay is superior, although the story and character interactions are better in the Uncharted series. Each has its strengths.

@TheBrandedSwordsman By the way, I really enjoyed Resident Evil 1 & 2 Remakes on PS4. They are really classics and still so enjoyable, in a horror survival kind of way. It’s definitely a whole different kind of gameplay, with a lot of puzzle solving and searching and exploring for items like keys and puzzle pieces in order to progress, while simultaneously trying to stay alive from the attacking zombies and creatures. But the combat is much more tactical in those games — conservation of ammo, knowing when to run and leave the enemy alone, etc.

@TheBrandedSwordsman As far as RE1, I completed the whole game with Jill. I didn’t yet do the Chris playthrough. I did one run for both characters in RE2 though.

And on the subject of difficultly of TR and UC, it’s hard to say but I’d probably consider that if each game were set to default ‘normal’ difficulty settings, then I think maybe SotTR was a little more difficult than UC4 due to the higher complexity of gameplay. Of course Crushing difficultly on UC4 would be harder and you’d die more than than on the easiest TR settings, but the breadth of things to manage from an RPG standpoint makes the TR game more difficult I feel. But they really are quite different so it depends on what a person is used to. What do you think?

@TheBrandedSwordsman Ohh okay, no I can't say I've played it since PS1. With Control I'm gonna give it another go to see if it grabs me, might just breeze thru it since it's about 12 hours long. Gotta say though you guys are making me wanna play Tomb Raider based off of the survival mechanics.

My younger brother started Shenmue today. Much hilarity ensued 😂😂

@RogerRoger I SEE

I'll go ahead and copy-paste my comment from the weekend article:
Started Persona 5. It's my first contact with the series. So far it's very foreign, confusing, and everybody in it is kind of a d*ck

@TheBrandedSwordsman yeah always on the lookout for better gear, got a few bits and pieces so far. Also found sharpening stones and mending tables, very useful! Back in Velen now after doing everything I could in White Orchard. Totally engrossed now, loving it.

@TheBrandedSwordsman Oh yeah, there are some rather creepy and dark areas and themes in the game. I figured that would sit well with your love of the Souls games. 😄

@Arugula I play a lot of Road to The Show, I have a 1st baseman, a starting pitcher and a left outfield and try have different career paths, my first world series win was with my first baseman in his 3rd season in the majors with the colorado rockies after being traded 3 times lol my left outfielder is a stud and plays with the Dodgers but only made the playoffs twice in 5 year and my starting pitcher is now with the Yankees after spending 4 years with the brewers and constant disappointment but 2 world series titles in 3 years with the Yankees.

@TheBrandedSwordsman I hammered through about 10-12 hours of Persona 5 over the weekend. I’m trying to finish that beast off before starting anything else. I have an Outer Worlds playthrough going also which I have put on pause because I really feel like I need to put P5 to rest. The game just keeps going though 😅

I’d like to wrap up P5 so I can jump in feet first into Hitman when the game club starts that soon.