Man this is a bummer π Doesn't sound like the best experience for $60, but one to keep an eye on for a sale. It probably would have benefitted most for being a linear game with more focused combat mechanics.
One of my friends also playing via Steam encounters a bug where most enemies and NPCs are invisible. Sounds like PS5 is on the better side of technical issues lol
My only annoyance is the PS4 version keeps reappearing on my dashboard each time I power on the console (but that's not specific to this game, but seemingly all free PS5 upgrades I have for disc games).
Their incentive to crowd-base the design elements and music was weird enough. I didn't see this one taking off...too bad, I did want to fly a ship as a chimp π
I remember when I first saw Cloud in a gaming magazine then took said magazine to class (5th grade) to ask my friends who it was. That was how I ultimately ended up with my copy of FFVII. I'm very interested to see what announcements are in store!
Overall it felt less like Resident Evil to me, but that initial playthrough will always stick with me. Primarily because I invited a friend over the day of release and we played straight from start to finish in one sitting.
It wouldn't hurt for Sony to make some announcements to build up hype. I don't think they need to race to acquiring other companies, just remind people of the perks of being a PlayStation owner. I'm currently using my PS5 to play the Yakuza series, but my PS5-hype crashed overall after I played through Astro's Playroom and Demons Souls π
@Northern_munkey I want to glimpse into the universe where Patriots released instead of Siege...π
This reminds me of Metal Gear Survive, the game that actually played fine but had no business using the "Metal Gear" moniker.
I personally am not affected by this (yes I own a Series S too, but π€«) as I don't really play Acti+Blizzard. Like others, I'm concerned with the long-term ramifications this will have on the gaming industry overall.
@solocapers This ridiculous lockout is why I'll never play it. And to add salt to the wound I didn't even get to play it when I tried downloading the beta in the first place, as my internet was too crap at the time. Oh well.
@themightyant Yeah I can get that. It doesn't break any new ground per-say, I just really like the creator Joakim Sandberg's other works up til that point, so I have some bias there.
@EclipseZero Iconoclasts is very charming in animation and storytelling. Gameplay is solid but never overly challenging.
Strider is also super cool, though very action-focused.
@danlk1ng It does make you wonder how different the overall plot will be considering the vagueness of part 1's ending...
It doesn't help that all we have to compare is Midgar vs og Midgar π Though "FFVII Alternate Universe" would have been a banger title π
The technical issues are disappointing, but I played enough of the early access on PC to know I'll still enjoy this one. Especially with SotC as an all-time favorite of mine.
I picked this one up for $10 with Steelbook and on PS5 I've had a blast so far. Very minor visual glitches occasionally, but never anything that halted my progress or pulled me out of the experience. Can't wait for the upgrade.
Yes please. Always considered trying this via PS3. I hear two players will have very different experiences due to the variety of potential party members.
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Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5) - Not the Bethesda Swansong We Hoped For
Man this is a bummer π Doesn't sound like the best experience for $60, but one to keep an eye on for a sale. It probably would have benefitted most for being a linear game with more focused combat mechanics.
Re: Poll: Will You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
Yeah this game will be Slytherin its way onto my shelf on day one.
Re: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (PS5) - Utterly Ridiculous Final Fantasy Spin-Off
Doesn't sound like a day one purchase, but when I eventually beat Nioh 2 I'll buy this for a laugh.
Re: Forspoken Delayed from May to October 2022 on PS5
Perhaps to add an option for less Spoken in Forspoken? π
The gameplay and graphics here do look pretty great, just can't stand that dialogue.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 4
Wow got an 11. Better than expected.
Re: Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 Coming to PS5 with Visual Enhancements, Free Upgrade Confirmed
Oh geez, now I get to be chased by Jack Baker and Mr. X all over again. I can't wait!
Re: Elden Ring PS5 Patch Planned to Resolve Save Data Issues
One of my friends also playing via Steam encounters a bug where most enemies and NPCs are invisible. Sounds like PS5 is on the better side of technical issues lol
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 3
Got an 11, with two definite guesses. Works for me.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Investigating PS4 to PS5 Disc Issues, Trophy Transfers
My only annoyance is the PS4 version keeps reappearing on my dashboard each time I power on the console (but that's not specific to this game, but seemingly all free PS5 upgrades I have for disc games).
Re: Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077's PS5 Version Actually Feels Like a Finished Game
Downloaded this and booted over my lunch break - big mistake. It was very difficult to put back down. Excited to see/play more.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.5 Patch Notes are Gigantic and Game-Changing
@Stocksy FRONT AND BACK
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Version Out Now
Looks like a better time than ever to revisit Night City. So excited!
Re: Poll: What Elden Ring Starting Class Will You Choose?
I haven't messed around with katanas too often in other Miyazaki games, but having the title "Samurai" is too cool to pass up.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok Goes Full-On Fantasy RPG in Gameplay Deep Dive
Why does this look so good tho? Very cool, I'll have to snag a copy of the base game on a future sale.
Re: So, Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Probably Never Happening
Their incentive to crowd-base the design elements and music was weird enough. I didn't see this one taking off...too bad, I did want to fly a ship as a chimp π
Re: Demon's Souls' Old Monk Boss Fight Is Hidetaka Miyazaki's Favourite
This boss made me enjoy PvP more than anything else in Souls. Aside from the Dark Souls arenas anyway.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Thoughts on Sony's Buyout of Bungie?
It almost feels like they did it to beat MS to the punch. Otherwise no short-term benefits.
Re: MLB The Show 22's PS5, PS4 Steelbook Is Absolutely on Fire
Baseball isn't for me but I'm not gonna lie...I want this Steelbook.
Re: PS Plus' PS5, PS4 February 2022 Games Are Available Now
Still staying unsubbed for now. Hopefully we see their service get an overhaul this year.
Re: Random: This Is How PlayStation Consoles Would Look if They Rendered Themselves
They really nailed the PS3 one. Heck they nailed them all, but that one was instant nostalgia for me.
Re: Square Enix Reveals New Final Fantasy VII Anniversary Logos, Hopes You're 'Ready for the Year Ahead'
I remember when I first saw Cloud in a gaming magazine then took said magazine to class (5th grade) to ask my friends who it was. That was how I ultimately ended up with my copy of FFVII. I'm very interested to see what announcements are in store!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Looks Ridiculous Even on PS4 Pro
You had me at Robo-Raptor Mounts. Time to beat the first game finally.
Re: The Seven Deadly Sins Is Getting an Open World Action Game, and It Looks Damn Good
Thank goodness it isn't another arena fighter. This actually looks very competent, consider me interested!
Re: PS Plus February 2022 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Well uh...this month is not for me, it seems.
Re: Poll: We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PS Vita Games
Special mention: revisiting PS1 games on VITA was fantastic with the button remapping capabilities.
Re: Poll: We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PS Vita Games
I'll always miss Shinobido 2 and Freedom Wars π Neither of them deserve perfect marks but they were easily my favorite VITA games.
Re: Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Is Now Five Years Old
@Uncharted2007 That's exactly how I felt about it. And RE8 was a good middle-ground between 7 and previous titles.
Re: Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Is Now Five Years Old
Overall it felt less like Resident Evil to me, but that initial playthrough will always stick with me. Primarily because I invited a friend over the day of release and we played straight from start to finish in one sitting.
Re: Fans Think PlayStation Might Be Teasing PS1, PS2, PS3 Backwards Compatibility
I'm not getting my hopes up! You're getting your hopes up! π€
...but for real I hope this is a worthwhile tease.
Re: Poll: Does Sony Need to Take Action After Microsoft's Activision Buyout?
It wouldn't hurt for Sony to make some announcements to build up hype. I don't think they need to race to acquiring other companies, just remind people of the perks of being a PlayStation owner. I'm currently using my PS5 to play the Yakuza series, but my PS5-hype crashed overall after I played through Astro's Playroom and Demons Souls π
Re: Xbox Boss 'Trusts' PlayStation Not to Damage Gaming Industry, Cautions Against Tech Giants
This is definitely not a statement I'd expect from Phil at a time like this π He is certainly a character...
Re: Round Up: Rainbow Six Extraction Early Reviews Offer Lukewarm Praise to Co-Op Spin-Off
@Northern_munkey I want to glimpse into the universe where Patriots released instead of Siege...π
This reminds me of Metal Gear Survive, the game that actually played fine but had no business using the "Metal Gear" moniker.
Re: Poll: Would You Still Buy PlayStation Consoles Without Activision Blizzard Games?
I personally am not affected by this (yes I own a Series S too, but π€«) as I don't really play Acti+Blizzard. Like others, I'm concerned with the long-term ramifications this will have on the gaming industry overall.
Re: Final Fantasy 14 Will Finally Return to the PS Store Later This Month
@solocapers This ridiculous lockout is why I'll never play it. And to add salt to the wound I didn't even get to play it when I tried downloading the beta in the first place, as my internet was too crap at the time. Oh well.
Re: Rumour: Survey Leaks Armored Core 6, Dark Souls Daddy Miyazaki Is Creative Lead
Time to practice holding the Dualsense controller backwards! π
Re: Showa American Story Is a PS5, PS4 Action RPG Straight Out of the PS2 Playbook
I absolutely love this trailer. Can't wait to play this.
Re: Soapbox: Don't Let F.I.S.T. Pass You By
@themightyant Yeah I can get that. It doesn't break any new ground per-say, I just really like the creator Joakim Sandberg's other works up til that point, so I have some bias there.
Re: Soapbox: Don't Let F.I.S.T. Pass You By
@EclipseZero Iconoclasts is very charming in animation and storytelling. Gameplay is solid but never overly challenging.
Strider is also super cool, though very action-focused.
Re: Confusion Over Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's Extra Missions
@RenanKJ Its because of this bizarre name I just call it "Final Fantasy Nioh".
Re: Soapbox: Vermintide 2 Might Be My Game of the Year (But It Released in 2018)
Really? I mean yeah as a Left 4 Dead with swords it's pretty good. I can never binge these types without getting bored, myself π
Re: Video: Reboot, Remaster and Remake - Whatβs the Difference?
@danlk1ng It does make you wonder how different the overall plot will be considering the vagueness of part 1's ending...
It doesn't help that all we have to compare is Midgar vs og Midgar π Though "FFVII Alternate Universe" would have been a banger title π
Re: Video: Reboot, Remaster and Remake - Whatβs the Difference?
@PSXDave Pretty sure Final Fantasy VII Remake is a remake, mate π
Re: Video: Reboot, Remaster and Remake - Whatβs the Difference?
Despite how easy it is to draw these lines between each meaning, these words get (incorrectly) interchanged frequently.
Re: Mini Review: Praey for the Gods (PS5) - A Commendable But Heavily Flawed Take on a Classic
The technical issues are disappointing, but I played enough of the early access on PC to know I'll still enjoy this one. Especially with SotC as an all-time favorite of mine.
Re: Battle Royale PUBG: Battlegrounds Goes Free-to-Play Next Year
@BenGar97 I can't get over this. They named their YouTube channel the same thing...did they forget their own nonsense acronym?
Re: It's Been One Year Since the Release of Cyberpunk 2077
I picked this one up for $10 with Steelbook and on PS5 I've had a blast so far. Very minor visual glitches occasionally, but never anything that halted my progress or pulled me out of the experience. Can't wait for the upgrade.
Re: Former Silent Hill Developers Announce Slitterhead
This looks a lot like Parasyte in a way, and I'm all for it.
Re: Godfall's PS Plus Version Is All Endgame Content, No Story Campaign
@Esmerald Oh yeah, I'm not saying it's a bad month! Just an odd decision for Godfall. Mortal Shell is legit.
Re: Godfall's PS Plus Version Is All Endgame Content, No Story
This sounds a lot like free-to-play Destiny 2 versus vanilla/launch Destiny 2 and seems like a poor decision.
Re: Rumour: PS1 JRPG Chrono Cross Really Is Getting a Remaster
Yes please. Always considered trying this via PS3. I hear two players will have very different experiences due to the variety of potential party members.