Velocity 2X is arguably the best PlayStation 4 game of the year so far – and that’s despite it being given away for free with PlayStation Plus. Back when September’s lineup was announced, many deemed it the worst in quite some time, overlooking the fact that FuturLab’s super speedy shooter is seriously stellar. And sadly, if you’re one of those people that refuses to give indie games a go, then you’re going to be really disappointed with upcoming updates.
While we know that a stripped back version of DriveClub is set to hit the complimentary starting grid next month, Nicalis gaffer Tyrone Rodriguez has confirmed that The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth will comprise part of the Instant Game Collection in November. “This is the PlayStation Plus November game for North America and Europe,” he told an eager fan on the PlayStation Blog, presumably breaking some non disclosure agreements in the process.
For the uninitiated, the game – which was originally designed by Edmund McMillen of Super Meat Boy fame – is described as a blend of The Legend of Zelda and Smash TV. The difference here is that the title’s inspired by the Biblical story of the same name, meaning that the adventure sees you attempting to escape from your murderous mother. It’s heavy stuff, which prompted Nintendo to famously pass on the release. Sony doesn’t seem to care, though, as you’re getting it for free.
[source blog.us.playstation.com]
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Dry those tears.
Nintendo's ridiculous loss.
It won't quiet all complaints, especially since it's not the full game, but DriveClub PS Plus Edition not sucking could go a long way to at least satisfying some people if it's good.
I love indie games and I love deep games, and I love dark twisted games....so obviously I'm excited for Binding of Isaac. I hate racing games so I couldn't care less about. DriveClub ....keep the quality indie games coming I'll reserve my b*tching and complaining for last gen re-releases ...even then not all of them.
Wow - Binding of Isaac is a fantastic game! Genuinely surprised it will be part of PS+ in November. Looking forward to that.
I'm not the kind who hates on indy games, but is clear Sony is counting on people being forced to subscribe to play online...... if they came out and say pay $50 a year to get 2 indies game per month, very few people would subscribe
@DualWielding I always mention this but it is important to note that PS+ is not required to play online for Free to Play or Subscription based games. (Which, other than a little Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare, comprises the extent of my online play on the PS4). You are likely already aware of that detail, I just like to clairfy when people make the inaccurate blanket statment about PS+ and online play.
@thedevilsjester I know about PS+ not being required for free to play and MMO's but my point is that games on PS4 PS+ will never be of the same quaility we got on PS3 PS+ because on PS3 people had to be happy with the games or else they would not subscribe..... Sony does not have that pressure on PS4 so they aren't forced to deliver with the games........
I just want good games, I couldn't care if they're indie or AAA.
I really should try out the binding of isaac
The Binding of Issac on Plus isn't a surprise to me cos it was announced at Gamescom last year as a Plus title, same goes for Secret Ponchos. Just wondering what's happened to Nicalis's other games, 1001 Spikes still hasn't come out in EU & VVVVVV was getting close to a Vita release months ago.
Velocity 2X is a great little game but saying it s the best PS4 game of the year so far thats pushing really.
I dont mind small good games but really cant wait for Driveclub
free indie games don't bother me. Do people honestly think that we will get all those free AAA games on PS+? They're just kidding themselves and to be brutally honest, it's so dumb to think AAA games are going to rain down on PS+ at this moment. can we all say DERRRRRRRRRRRRP!.
nothing wrong with free indie games and while there are people that don't care for free indie games that complain about it, there are going to be the same amount of people complaining about a free AAA game for free because they already bought it. derp derp derp O.O the complaining doesn't end and trust me on this, it doesn't matter if it's indie or AAA games, they will complain no matter what.
@SirBlobbington I agree I dont care what they call them
@DualWielding
Exactly. I would take it a step further......NOBODY would subscribe. Even these Sony, indie loving apologists at this site wouldn't (even if they say they would).
However, what big AAA games (that aren't third party) is Sony going to put up there? Most of their exclusives have ranged from "Ehhh..." to "they suck" & there aren't many of them anyways.
Sony knows you have to pay to play online now, so we'll get a steady stream of this type of game.
@Demi_God
I would rather complain about people using the term, "derp", 500 times in a comment.
Ironic, since using the word like you just did is.....well.......pretty "derp", actually.
You dont have to pay for PS+ to play everything online, unless the publisher of your favourite online game has deemed it to be needed. There's some AAA games out there like Fifa 14 & COD Ghosts, for example, that don't require PS+ to play online (flip over the case and take a look. The online section isn't yellow & doesn't state PS+ is needed) As Sony stated at E3 last year, its down to the publisher and whether they would like their game behind the PS+ paywall. Just sayin...
@MadchesterManc Really? that makes no sense, why would any publisher want its game behind the paywall if PS+ money goes to Sony and not to them...... Unless its a case where developers can run their own servers or pay Sony to use theirs
If they're like Velocity or Resogun? Bring it on. If they're more the standard of Mercenary Kings or Pixel junk Shooter? Not so much.
A free game is a free game. It at least gives me the chance to try it out and if I dont like it , it didn't cost me a thing. I could care less if it's an Indie game or an AAA game. I have played some great Indie games that could be AAA titles and some AAA titles that were worst then Indies.
Anyway I didn't sign up for PS+ for free games so whatever game they give me doesn't matter to me.
@Godsire- the best way to enjoy PS+ is when you have PS4 PS3 and Vita you can't go wrong there r always games to make you happy lately Vita games were great
Best thing about this is that a lot of these are also on PSVita so I'm basically getting quite a bit of extra PS+ PSVita games that I didn't expect to receive at all and that I didn't subscribe for.
First Velocity 2X, now Binding of Isaac as well!
The people who complain about the PS+ on PS4, I don't think they have very reasonable expectations, personally I am happy that they expanded it to PS4 in the first place because (and for free) I used to only subscribe for PS3 PS+ games and now it's even more value because it's more 3 platforms simultaneously (PS3 + PSVita + PS4).
If PS+ Instant Game Collection wasn't on PS4 for example, I wouldn't have got the amazing Velocity 2X on my PSVita so I'm glad it's there in the first place.
People need to have reasonable expectations as well imo. Do people really expect to get the latest AAA games that normally retail for more than $30 each month (for PS4, a brand new platform that has barely started to build up its library and where games are still priced high because they're new) for a subscription that almost costs nothing in comparison to the cumulative cost of those games?
If people ditched their PS3 and maybe even other platforms as well, for just PS4 and expected to to play all the latest games just through PS+.. I'm sorry but that was their own responsibility. Anyone should have known that a business model that would provide overkill value like that wouldn't be sustainable on the long-term in the first place. Personally I'm grateful for things like Steam, Humble Bundle, PS+.. But at the same, games are being devalued and the constant whining of some people that have been conditioned to expect everything for very cheap or for free which kind of irks me. I mean, be grateful that it's there in the first place and if you aren't satisfied then try something else.
@N711
Yea the PS3 gets lots of great PS+ games.
@Godsire-
Same can be said for you. I don't understand your little attitude towards me lately and I really don't care. If you would like to continue with such a sour attitude or trying to stir some odd pot, go right ahead, I'll be more than happy to join in. Evidently I really touched a nerve on you and I highly doubt it has anything to do with the word Derp, if it does, that is very shallow, but doesn't surprise me one bit since it's the internet.
@MadchesterManc Really? I did not know that. Well you learn something new every day.
A game's a game.
Not bothered about games being indie, but I'm not interested in any of those.
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