I will say FFX regarding the story is subjective of course. However, regarding turn based gameplay it is the last and greatest for FF. Instead of expanding on what they did in X they moved away from it. Not to say i did not enjoy the later installments but that as a turn based gameplay fan i would love to see it taken to the next level. Maybe in 17?!
Spending way too much time building roads. Feel like i am a post apocalyptic road construction worker…in all the best ways! Loving everything so far smooth as butter!
I just can’t keep up anymore…and i don’t mean the price point. 25 years ago i could go months if not longer to get the next great game that resonated with me personally and that allowed me to try other games and try different things while i waited. Today feels like every day there is something new in all categories that when i am ready to buy the next game there is little room for experimenting with things outside my comfort zone. Makes me sad and wonder how anyone makes money making games today.
I gave it a 9. I rushed through the main story and some side content as i had never completed the original and now that i am playing the second play through i am taking my time and enjoying just being an adventure in these lands. The beauty of the world is fantastic. I have to stop and stare from time to time to time.
I am having so much fun just living in a world that has lots to do and see. It is just fun to be in and experience things by chance 🤓
Open world games similar to Assassin’s Creed design should not be much bigger than the original GoT. There is only so much fun collecting things can be before turning into gotta get them all cause my OCD kicked in.
Now Open world games like Elder Scrolls the bigger the better. These give you a natural progression to the map as you explore. It is more quests that are fun that bring you to new areas and if you decide to explore and find something on your own not because you are trying to get all the map markers.
So far I am enjoying it! Never finished it in the original.
My only complaint is the lip syncing, at times it almost feels like that orange from you tube where the persons mouth is added to the orange…just weird. Thankfully they added the option not to zoom into conversations so that alleviates it somewhat. Minor gripe.
Sword and shield plays a lot better and enjoying the combat more now.
After reading some comments on here i am not sure what the fuss is about. It sounds like you control your main only outside of battle. Which for me is what I was hoping. If I am rook then I play as rook and the companions are with you. Once battle starts you can pause and play as much as you want to order your companion actions, set up skill chains between them and rook.
You have the option to be as involved as you want when it matters…combat. Outside of combat what is the point? Want to be a tank then change the skills of rook to do so. Want to heal more…the same. Then manage your battles.
Personally this is sounding really good for me. As for Ai during battles i will say that FFXIV does such an amazing job with the ai during dungeons that sometimes it is more fun running a dungeon with the AI team then actual people especially when doing a run for the first time. Get to learn the basics on the bosses and then run your daily with real people.
I am super excited for Veilgaurd the more iI hear about it!
With all the games that use the souls formula out it makes games like Dragons Dogma 2 and the recent announcement of Expedition 33 feel like a breath of fresh air!
Single player offline games should have all the options. When you buy a game it is you and your personal experience with the game. Want it hard…turn it up. In no way will my experience with the game impact others with however i set my settings to. The more accessible the more customers will play hence potential of a game being successful and studio creating more games.
A game like Elden Ring is a bit tougher cause it does have online components however there could be an online and offline mode and the offline have extra options that do not impact the online portion.
At the end of the day it is up to the developers and the consumer to decide if they should buy. Elden ring i bought and enjoyed a good 80 hours worth but never beat it. And that is ok for me. However knowing what elden ring is i chose not to get the expansion.
It is a tough call and i respect both ways. But i will say for me personally as I am getting older, getting good does not have to be for every game.
Here is where i think it’s going…Company save on costs of disc drives and increase hard drive capacity. Games can be purchased online for download and add a flash drive for regions or users do not have access to internet. They can purchase the flash drive and upload to console. Updates can be made available in flash option as they can be really cheap pending size. There you have it. No more discs with an option to still get the game and cheap to produce. Also without a disc drive maybe all future consoles will be more like switch and be console/handheld hybrids…my 2 cents 🫣
My biggest gripe is not difficulty. It is lore management. If i have to keep track of quests and info that has been given me in a notebook outside the game or google the area the quest needs to go to or when you find something and then where was the quest giver for this item? My memory is not what it was and i like to play multiple games. If there is a Elden Ring sequel or spiritual successor that would be one of my biggest requests. A lore and quest journal. Just a way to refresh your memories on the lore you have discovered, what you have completed and what you are working on would go a long way. When i play a game it is me and the game. The moment i have to step outside the gameworld because i may or may not know where to go pulls me away. No problem with the difficulty i just want to stay connected to the experience 🥰
@Mikey856 I am not sure if you have seen the trailer for Expedition 33 yet. Feels like a Legend of Dragoon battle system with some extra elements: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IDyqGZy78Ng&noapp=1
@Mikey856 Sony owns so they can give to Bluepoint. There was a rumor a couple years back of a possible Legend of Dragoon remake by them so who knows?!?
Trails through Daybreak also has the fight and kill weaker enemies realtime and then initiate the turn based whenever you want. I really like this mechanic to quickly get through enemy fodder and enjoy the turn based when needed!
@Drago201 It is a little worrying. The older i get the less time i want to spend in menus and be out in the field. Hopefully it is intuitive and is a slow build up. Regardless i am really excited and releasing a few days before my birthday!
@Vaako007 Thanks! Being as old as I am (first system was the 2600 when I was 8) sometimes you just want to boot up the games you grew up with and those memories start flowing back! Ps3 was a great generation, for me PS2 is my biggest collection especially for JRPGs. Fun fact first game i got for PS2 was Spyhunter and I still pop it in at least once or twice a year to this day. Music from Saliva was great. The sequels were bad but the first was nice and arcady and just fun.
@Vaako007 I still have my og PS3. I have had to repair it twice but it still works great and have access to my ps1, 2 and 3 library. This sits right next to my PS5, Series X, Switch, Dreamcast. Also just added the new Atari that plays all the 2600 and 5200 cartridges (at least all the ones I own) played Barnstorming and Spider-man this past weekend with my kids!
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Re: Final Fantasy X Was the 'Ultimate Perfection' of the Series, Says Dragon Quest Creator
I will say FFX regarding the story is subjective of course. However, regarding turn based gameplay it is the last and greatest for FF. Instead of expanding on what they did in X they moved away from it. Not to say i did not enjoy the later installments but that as a turn based gameplay fan i would love to see it taken to the next level. Maybe in 17?!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Death Stranding 2?
Spending way too much time building roads. Feel like i am a post apocalyptic road construction worker…in all the best ways! Loving everything so far smooth as butter!
Re: Talking Point: What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2025 So Far?
I voted…but it will be Death Stranding 2
Re: Xbox to Blame for The Outer Worlds 2's Devastating $80 PS5 Price Point
I just can’t keep up anymore…and i don’t mean the price point. 25 years ago i could go months if not longer to get the next great game that resonated with me personally and that allowed me to try other games and try different things while i waited. Today feels like every day there is something new in all categories that when i am ready to buy the next game there is little room for experimenting with things outside my comfort zone. Makes me sad and wonder how anyone makes money making games today.
Re: PS5's Next Big Game Death Stranding 2 Is Complete and Ready for Release
I know what Ill be doing this summer! As long as Bethesda does not shadow drop Fallout 3 remaster 😵💫
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Oblivion Remastered?
I gave it a 9. I rushed through the main story and some side content as i had never completed the original and now that i am playing the second play through i am taking my time and enjoying just being an adventure in these lands. The beauty of the world is fantastic. I have to stop and stare from time to time to time.
I am having so much fun just living in a world that has lots to do and see. It is just fun to be in and experience things by chance 🤓
Re: Ghost of Yotei Has the 'Biggest Map' and 'Greatest Freedom' of Any Sucker Punch Game
Open world games similar to Assassin’s Creed design should not be much bigger than the original GoT. There is only so much fun collecting things can be before turning into gotta get them all cause my OCD kicked in.
Now Open world games like Elder Scrolls the bigger the better. These give you a natural progression to the map as you explore. It is more quests that are fun that bring you to new areas and if you decide to explore and find something on your own not because you are trying to get all the map markers.
Cheese for everyone!
Re: Bethesda Shows Solidarity with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 After Oblivion Remastered Launch
Soo many sweet rolls!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Oblivion Remastered?
So far I am enjoying it! Never finished it in the original.
My only complaint is the lip syncing, at times it almost feels like that orange from you tube where the persons mouth is added to the orange…just weird. Thankfully they added the option not to zoom into conversations so that alleviates it somewhat. Minor gripe.
Sword and shield plays a lot better and enjoying the combat more now.
Re: Don't Worry, Gamescom Opening Night Live Will Feature New Game Announcements
I would live to see some more info in Expedition 33 and the new Wolverine game?!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Won't Let You Control Companion Characters
After reading some comments on here i am not sure what the fuss is about. It sounds like you control your main only outside of battle. Which for me is what I was hoping. If I am rook then I play as rook and the companions are with you. Once battle starts you can pause and play as much as you want to order your companion actions, set up skill chains between them and rook.
You have the option to be as involved as you want when it matters…combat. Outside of combat what is the point? Want to be a tank then change the skills of rook to do so. Want to heal more…the same. Then manage your battles.
Personally this is sounding really good for me. As for Ai during battles i will say that FFXIV does such an amazing job with the ai during dungeons that sometimes it is more fun running a dungeon with the AI team then actual people especially when doing a run for the first time. Get to learn the basics on the bosses and then run your daily with real people.
I am super excited for Veilgaurd the more iI hear about it!
Re: Poll: Are You Sick of Soulslike Games?
With all the games that use the souls formula out it makes games like Dragons Dogma 2 and the recent announcement of Expedition 33 feel like a breath of fresh air!
Re: Rumour: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks Ahead of Imminent Reveal
Oh please let this be real!!! Blood Omen 2 next (i can dream) bring them all and release a new game! This would make my year!
Re: Kickstarter Success Penny Blood Still Searching for Publishing Partner
Penny Blood would be great addition to Capcom!!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard's In-Depth Difficulty Settings Even Have a No Death Option
Single player offline games should have all the options. When you buy a game it is you and your personal experience with the game. Want it hard…turn it up. In no way will my experience with the game impact others with however i set my settings to. The more accessible the more customers will play hence potential of a game being successful and studio creating more games.
A game like Elden Ring is a bit tougher cause it does have online components however there could be an online and offline mode and the offline have extra options that do not impact the online portion.
At the end of the day it is up to the developers and the consumer to decide if they should buy. Elden ring i bought and enjoyed a good 80 hours worth but never beat it. And that is ok for me. However knowing what elden ring is i chose not to get the expansion.
It is a tough call and i respect both ways. But i will say for me personally as I am getting older, getting good does not have to be for every game.
Re: PlayStation Likely to Go All-Digital By PS7, Analyst Predicts
Here is where i think it’s going…Company save on costs of disc drives and increase hard drive capacity. Games can be purchased online for download and add a flash drive for regions or users do not have access to internet. They can purchase the flash drive and upload to console. Updates can be made available in flash option as they can be really cheap pending size. There you have it. No more discs with an option to still get the game and cheap to produce. Also without a disc drive maybe all future consoles will be more like switch and be console/handheld hybrids…my 2 cents 🫣
Re: Rumour: Sony's Still Working on PS3 Emulation for PS5
I have the original PS3 also plays all the PS2 and PS1 discs, right next to my PS5 so am all set until they can emulate all consoles on 1!
Re: FromSoftware Boss Puts Elden Ring Difficulty Discourse to Bed, Once and For All
@MBalz_EsHari My thoughts exactly 🤓
Re: FromSoftware Boss Puts Elden Ring Difficulty Discourse to Bed, Once and For All
My biggest gripe is not difficulty. It is lore management. If i have to keep track of quests and info that has been given me in a notebook outside the game or google the area the quest needs to go to or when you find something and then where was the quest giver for this item? My memory is not what it was and i like to play multiple games. If there is a Elden Ring sequel or spiritual successor that would be one of my biggest requests. A lore and quest journal. Just a way to refresh your memories on the lore you have discovered, what you have completed and what you are working on would go a long way. When i play a game it is me and the game. The moment i have to step outside the gameworld because i may or may not know where to go pulls me away. No problem with the difficulty i just want to stay connected to the experience 🥰
Re: PlayStation Studios' Bluepoint Games Still Working on Its Mysterious 'Original Title'
@Mikey856
I am not sure if you have seen the trailer for Expedition 33 yet. Feels like a Legend of Dragoon battle system with some extra elements: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IDyqGZy78Ng&noapp=1
Re: PlayStation Studios' Bluepoint Games Still Working on Its Mysterious 'Original Title'
@Mikey856
Sony owns so they can give to Bluepoint. There was a rumor a couple years back of a possible Legend of Dragoon remake by them so who knows?!?
Re: PlayStation Studios' Bluepoint Games Still Working on Its Mysterious 'Original Title'
My wish…working on a Legend of Dragoon sequel…but then again i have not won the lottery 😓
Re: Hands On: Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Already a Contender for RPG of the Year
Trails through Daybreak also has the fight and kill weaker enemies realtime and then initiate the turn based whenever you want. I really like this mechanic to quickly get through enemy fodder and enjoy the turn based when needed!
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio Goes Crazy with New Combat Gameplay, Has Over 40 Character Jobs
@Drago201
It is a little worrying. The older i get the less time i want to spend in menus and be out in the field. Hopefully it is intuitive and is a slow build up. Regardless i am really excited and releasing a few days before my birthday!
Re: PS5, PS4's Brand New PS2 Emulator Features Up-Rendering, Rewind, Quick Saves, More
@Vaako007
Thanks! Being as old as I am (first system was the 2600 when I was 8) sometimes you just want to boot up the games you grew up with and those memories start flowing back! Ps3 was a great generation, for me PS2 is my biggest collection especially for JRPGs. Fun fact first game i got for PS2 was Spyhunter and I still pop it in at least once or twice a year to this day. Music from Saliva was great. The sequels were bad but the first was nice and arcady and just fun.
Re: PS5, PS4's Brand New PS2 Emulator Features Up-Rendering, Rewind, Quick Saves, More
@Vaako007
I still have my og PS3. I have had to repair it twice but it still works great and have access to my ps1, 2 and 3 library. This sits right next to my PS5, Series X, Switch, Dreamcast. Also just added the new Atari that plays all the 2600 and 5200 cartridges (at least all the ones I own) played Barnstorming and Spider-man this past weekend with my kids!