Topic: Push Square Game Club Spooktacular: Resident Evil 4

@Th3solution I got 4 trophies, including the one to burn the place down then leave alone.

@crimsontadpoles Oh no! You didn’t save anyone? 😅 Honestly I wasn’t sure I was even going to save Kirsten and Tobi. I mean I did get the right medicine because I had questioned the doctor and she said something about giving epinephrine in the heart before she bolted. But it was vague as to whether they would try to make it out since I chose to burn the place down on a last minute whim, lol.

@ralphdibny Yeah, the platinum rate is like 1.6%. Most of the trophies are pretty rare. I bet the best ending where Erica’s reunited with her mom is pretty specific in the path you have to take.

Anyone else finish the game and what did you think?
@Kidfried I think you played it. What ending did you get and how’d you like it?

I did a second playthrough as I wanted to know what would happen if I made completely different choices. It ended up being not too different from the first time. So, like plenty of other story choice driven games, it brags about lots of choices but then most outcomes lead to the same place.

This time around, I got drunk with Tobi instead of making fragrances with Hannah. I then brought the cop to the killer lady instead of going alone. She killed him there and then instead of killing him later. I refused to go with her and went back alone. Despite that, we bump into her later, and she gives you her gun no matter what. Erica then goes down below, and gets the usual option of whether to shoot the bald guy. This time, I chose to not shoot him, then accept his help. It then vaguely ends with Erica seemingly joining him at Delphi House.

I think this raises a good point, do people want to do another playthrough this week or are people wanting to start thinking about the next game?

@crimsontadpoles hmmm.... that’s a little disappointing. I guess I expected a different outcome but it looks like all roads lead to the same few plot points. Perhaps we are never supposed to learn what’s really going on in that facility and who’s telling the truth.

So @nessisonett I guess I would say that I’ll probably not play it again right now, having read some of the other storylines that people have gotten. I’d be in favor of moving on. I still liked Erica for what it was, but I’m not feeling as inclined to have another go at it right away. So what is the next game?

@Th3solution Next game up is Infamous First Light, should be interesting to see how PS4 has changed given it was an early game. I’ll wait for more people to give their thoughts and if we’re moving on then we can start downloading tomorrow. I’m annoyed with myself that I couldn’t find time to play Erica this week but I’m glad that most of you enjoyed yourselves!

@crimsontadpoles nice, well done on having another go! Without vastly different outcomes I think the mileage on extra plays depends on how much you love the story. I think the only game of this nature that I'd replay is Tales from the borderlands because (I've said this before) it is genuinely the funniest game I've ever played and I'd love to see more scenes from it even if the outcome is mostly similar. I've never played another borderlands game but I genuinely love Tales. Having said that, I can't remember what choices I made last time so I probably wouldn't be able to make different ones on another playthrough

It's a bit like the difference between a dvd you'll watch all the special features on and a dvd that just goes back on the shelf once you've watched the show/movie I guess!

@nessisonett it's a vote to move on from me! Though I won't be joining in with First Light as I've played it fairly recently but that's ok as I have other things to be getting on with. I just had to list a bunch of stuff on ebay so I can make up for the new phone and glasses I just bought to replace my old broken ones !

Righty then, the game for the coming weeks is Infamous: First Light, it was on PS+ and shouldn’t be very expensive. I have no idea how long it is but I’ve heard it’s short enough to be playable in a few sittings. Anybody feel free to join in, if you’ve taken part before or not.

And today I have realised that I must have not actually redeemed First Light through +. Have fun you lot 😂😂

Uh oh. Is anyone going to play First Light? It’s a stellar game and I considered re-downloading it for a replay, but I’m not the type of person to replay games typically. I’d definitely recommend to those who have even a slight interest to give it a go. And it’s very topical because it was the last game made by Sucker Punch before beginning the long development of Ghost of Tsushima.

@Th3solution I feel like we need a mass tag to generate interest and find out what people are really wanting to play.

@nessisonett I've never played First Light, and I'd like to. But I don't know if I can finish it by next week (no idea how long these things generally last).

@Octane It's short unless you're score-chasing in the challenges. Took me basically a week to platinum it, so I imagine just finishing it takes far less time.

@Octane I think this one would be a two week just to give people some breathing room.

I am currently consumed by Ghost of Tsushima and I have yet found the time to play Erica or anything else for that matter. So, I guess I will probably miss out on the next game guys.

@Ralizah @nessisonett HLTB says it's around 5 hours, so I think I can do that. I'll order the game today, so hopefully I have it by tomorrow.

@Octane Have you managed to play much of Infamous? Honestly I’m quite interested in it so would love to hear your thoughts.

@nessisonett Unfortunately no. I ordered a second-hand copy online but came in broken, so I'll have to order another one. But I've been quite busy, so I haven't had the time yet.

Has anyone had a chance to play it yet?

Ah well, we’re bound to have a bit of a bust once in a while so I think we should choose a big game to renew interest. I’ll list a few games and you lot can decide what would be worth playing?
Shadow of the Colossus
Inside
The Witness
Hellblade
Hollow Knight
Sonic Mania
Devil May Cry V
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture