Topic: Your Latest PS4 Purchase

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy @Ralizah I never really cared for the previous God of War games but was blown away by the recent one. I did not think I would get along with it, having a kid tag along for the journey as that would usually get on my nerves. But I thought it pretty much had the balance judged perfectly, and 'Boy' is really important part of the combat in the game. Made me kinda feel what is it like to be a parent, which I've not felt since The Last of Us.

Plus it looks and sounds absolutely gorgeous, defo the best looking game I've played on PS4.

One of my mates didn't like it so much as he is well into his Norse mythology, and spent the whole of his playtime picking holes in the game and how it butchered the mythos. Which got on my nerves slightly as they game is not supposed to be a retelling of the Norse mythology, just using it as a setting and basis to further the story in this franchise.

Hope you enjoy the game and look forward to reading your impressions!

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy The bosses and setpieces were definitely impressive for a PS2 game. I believe the first boss was... I want to say it was a Hydra. Neat stuff at the time. In some respects, it felt like a VERY early PS3 game.

But the writing and characterization in the game was juvenile, to say the least. The sort of power fantasy you might expect to crop up in the creative writing of a 14-year-old boy who is saddled with toxic presuppositions about masculinity and manhood. You describe Kratos as throwing a "tantrum," and I think that describes it perfectly: Kratos' anger isn't sympathetic or affecting; it's obnoxious and entitled.

In that respect, it's interesting that the soft reboot of the series sees a more emotionally mature Kratos raising a child.

@JohnnyShoulder Oh, cool. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I didn't quite get on with TLOU, though, so I hope it's not too reminiscent.

Actually not a fan of Norse mythology, so I doubt the inaccuracies will bother me much.

@Ralizah That is about the only thing I can think of which bears resemblance to TLOU. Well that and being a Sony first party exclusive.

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy I had a good time with SC6. Hope you enjoy! There is a lot of content and I appreciated how the game was approachable for novices.

@KratosMD I note there were no sports games in your recent haul. I think that needs to be corrected lol.

Hope you manage to get through them all, I did something similar a few years back when I realised I had more disposable income than I was used to. Unfortunately some games have either not been touched or not played enough to leave a lasting impression. It does feel that the money I initially saved has now been wasted.

I got the goty edition of Kingdom Come Deliverance for just €20 and it's a blast. There are still some minor issues with pop-in and loading times, but the realism and the attention to details are very engaging.
I just have to stop panicking when it rains since it's not Death Stranding!

@KratosMD Sometimes it's good to play games with little or no story. I find it quite refreshing not have to play something which does not have a story that you have to follow. I mean I can't remember the last time I played a game and I came away from it thinking it had a really good story. God of War maybe? For me I struggle to play a game if the gameplay sucks but the story is really good, but happily play a game with great gameplay but with a weak story.

@KratosMD How do you know until you at least give them a try? Admittedly if you don't follow a sport it may be difficult to get into them. Saying that I now remember you posting about the Forza games, so I'll let you off!

@RogerRoger You should play a Souls game! I say this for purely selfish reasons, simply because I want to read your thoughts as you play it...

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy I know - his review has left me wanting more!

@RogerRoger Ha, that would also make for a cracking read to be fair

@RogerRoger If you had a Switch I would vote for Zelda Breath of The Wild.

@RogerRoger Do you think you may have a better time with the parrying after playing Fallen Order?

I reckon I'll be buying GunlordX this week.
I remember it launching on the Switch and being rather jealous at them getting a bloody good looking Turrican homage.

Apparently it's launching at $9.99, so under £10 is perfectly fine by me!

I do wonder if there will be a physical Play Asia release though.
Soon from them is another previously released on Switch (and PC) shmup called Pawarumi. That looks worth a buy.

Got myself ratchet and clank 2016 and it's a joy!

Plays realy smooth and looks fantastic.

It may be a remake of the first game but it plays like an all new entry which is a big plus!

Would love that rumour about a new ratchet and clank being a ps5 launch title to be true.

@jdv95 It's a stunning game - even on base ps4.

@jdv95 Ratchet and Clank is fantastic. Really beautiful game. I'd love to see more big-budget games with cartoonish art design on PS4, as I think they really pop on the hardware.

Ordered Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair as it was on sale. It's the sort of colourful, cheery '90's styled game I think will be good right now.

@Kidfried Neat, you hadn't played SOTC yet?

Untitled Goose Game, Skyrim PS4, Shadow Of The Colossus PS4.

Total: £35.84

A decent haul.