I believe this is partly why the game has taken so long to be remastered, because Mass Effect 1 has probably required a complete overhaul.
On the one hand, it's going to be great to play the game again with a feel more akin to Mass Effect 2, but on the other hand Mass Effect 1 has a lot of fans that prefer the style of gameplay is started with, and not the one it evolved in to in later entries.
For the first time ever, I bought a set of armour (granted, it was with credit I was given for Christmas), but it was for the Draugr set that looked incredible! None of the other armour in the game looked any better than the original Raven set you start with.
@Voltan I think I know which one you mean, Saint Faith in Hamtunscire?
I had a couple of treasure hoard locations glitch on me, so I had to exit the animus or change gender a couple of times to get them to work. If you've not already tried that, might be worth a go?
Can you attack the nun to see if it forces the game to get her to attack back?
@Voltan The fish were a pain in the arse. I found that they would never spawn if my longboat was nearby, so I had to keep fast travelling away, then making my way back to the coasts without the boat.
I also had to meditate a few times to get them to show up. There is definitely an issue with them that Ubisoft really need to look in to.
I bought it on PS4, and then Stadia for the free Premier Edition. The Stadia version is brilliant, but I'm not getting a refund on the PS4 version, as I'm quite happy to wait for it to be fixed, and if it doesn't, it doesn't.
I've wasted more money on food I didn't like, clothes I'll never wear, and people I hate. This is far from the worst thing to take money from my wallet.
@JapaneseSonic Yeah, it tried to tell me to take it to the far West of England, so I just followed the road out of the camp and eventually it figured out Ake was waiting near a boat nearby. 😂
I like the look of the settlement, but the extra quests were nothing terrific.
The 2 one-time quests were a little buggy, telling me the objective marker was on the other side of England, and then snapping back to where they actually were as I moved along.
@oldschool1987
Have you seen Chris? He's way more jacked than Abby, so I don't think a zombie could even make a dent. 😂
@jmac1686
Oh, there's no doubt some people will demand changes. It's the popular thing to do. When Ubisoft are being forced to change a description of a character for using the term "disfigured", anything is possible.
@propinquity The drift issue was the first thing I noticed. Almost had a heart attack thinking my DualSense was broken, before checking with someone playing on PS4 who had the same issue!
Did anyone else read through the EULA for the flavour text from the Night City native?
I don't know why, but I find it pretty cool that CD Project have even tried to make the legal stuff more interesting! 😂
On the topic of epilepsy, I hope CDPR can make some changes to the colours and patterns used as soon as possible to minimise any discomfort and serious issues for their player base.
I wouldn't go as far to say they did this on purpose, but possibly didn't take extra care when designing them to make sure they were safe for everyone to enjoy.
For those of you with a condition, please stay safe if you play the game, and depending on the severity of your condition, take extra care if you can't wait for the changes before playing the game.
I'm not too surprised to see some average reviews, the game has clearly been a struggle to develop, and for as good as CDPR are, I think it's a bit beyond their current limits.
I've ordered the game, and will be getting stuck in, but The Witcher 3 needed a few patches before it improved significantly, and this looks like it'll need a few more before it reaches a level that we can all be happy with.
At least we can close the book on the wait, and use the game as an example of how hype can really sour the experience of a game.
Close up with some of the animations (especially from the crowd), it looks a bit dodgy to me, but on the pitch, you'd forgive someone for thinking it was real.
I don't know why, but my mind always jumps to skepticism when it comes to things like this. You could quite easily swap out the console, repackage it and open it again on video to "prove" they packaged the wrong console. Reddit karma and the chance of a viral tweet makes people go to great lengths. 😂
"Meanwhile here at BioWare, a veteran team has been hard at work envisioning the next chapter of the Mass Effect universe. We are in early stages on the project and can't say any more just yet, but we’re looking forward to sharing our vision for where we'll be going next."
Like Twilight Princess Wii and Ocarina of Time Master Quest. When I saw the headline, I thought it meant you start from the end-game areas and work backwards! 😂
"You can do it with frenzied acquisition, or measured acquisition, or you can do it organically."
I bet that was said in the same tone of voice as us Brits do when we say "You're welcome" after someone doesn't thank you for holding a door open for them.
@armondo36 Practise makes perfect. A huge part of the reason the Souls series is beloved is because of the huge sense of accomplishment you get from progressing little by little. If you add an easier difficulty, it defeats the object of the game. They are designed to be tough, but not unfairly so.
The way I see it, if you entered a swimming race and the person next to you used a speedboat, what was the point of all that training? Sure, you'll be damn good at swimming, but that person won with no effort. With Souls, the effort you put in pays dividends and when you win, you earned it.
@koffing And it's all the better for it. 😂
@phil_j Two of them; Spider-man and Demon's Souls. 👍
Really liked this advert. There's nothing more important when advertising a console than games. Certainly, adverts like the Xbox birth-death one sticks in your mind like an advert should, but you always need games in there to show people what to expect from the console.
Those very brief seconds of Demon's Souls goes a long way to remind me that THE DAYS ARE GOING BY TOO DAMN SLOWLY! The 12th to the 19th are going to be the worst though. 😩
@Revengercm In an ideal world, of course, but then when companies like CDProject decide to postpone a release while they work on getting it ready for all the consoles it'll release on, they get death threats. There's no way anyone can win.
@thehappyaerithch I think you can safely say that about any game, they very rarely live up to the hype generated.
Days Gone started off pretty badly, but over the years after its release, a lot of work has been done to make it a worthwhile addition to the PlayStation line-up.
I expected as much, and that's why I've paid no attention to the marketing of the game. Watch Dogs 1 was too bland, Watch Dogs 2 was full of irritating characters and a dull story, so I didn't have any hopes that Ubisoft would be able to pull off something brilliant with this one.
I'm more interested in reception to Valhalla, as I'm slowly becoming interested in Assassin's Creed again.
The outer box was the bane of my existence with the PS4. Trying to get the inner box back in to it without tearing the outer box was an extraordinary test of my patience! 😂
I went from 18 to 313. I was a 360 player last gen and had over 200k Gamerscore before moving over to PC and PS4. For most of this gen I've used my PC primarily but the last year or so I've really been putting in work on the PS4.
@Richnj I think that's because disc trays have historically been on the top of a console rather than the bottom. It's going to take a bit of adjustment for sure, but other than the 360, I've never had a console stood vertically. 😂
@Mergatro1d Me! I was too excited to see the inside of the console that I paid no attention to that fact I didn't understand a word he was saying, except for USB-Type C! 😂
Alright! I've wanted to try Vampyr for a while, but never pulled the trigger on buying it. This month would have been ideal for a final PS4 blowout, as not many people are going to pay much attention next month! 😂
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Re: Motorbike Racing Sim MotoGP 21 Speeds onto PS5, PS4 in April
Weirdly enough, being a motorcyclist myself, I've never played a MotoGP game. I might actually have to pick this one up.
Re: Mass Effect 1 Has 'Gameplay Enhancements' in Mass Effect Legendary Edition
I believe this is partly why the game has taken so long to be remastered, because Mass Effect 1 has probably required a complete overhaul.
On the one hand, it's going to be great to play the game again with a feel more akin to Mass Effect 2, but on the other hand Mass Effect 1 has a lot of fans that prefer the style of gameplay is started with, and not the one it evolved in to in later entries.
Re: PS Store Sells Yakuza Series for Peanuts, But You've Got to Be Quick
I've ordered Yakuza 0, but it states the offer is on until 3rd Feb?
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Players Are Starting to Question the Game's Armour Set Microtransactions
For the first time ever, I bought a set of armour (granted, it was with credit I was given for Christmas), but it was for the Draugr set that looked incredible! None of the other armour in the game looked any better than the original Raven set you start with.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
@Voltan I think I know which one you mean, Saint Faith in Hamtunscire?
I had a couple of treasure hoard locations glitch on me, so I had to exit the animus or change gender a couple of times to get them to work. If you've not already tried that, might be worth a go?
Can you attack the nun to see if it forces the game to get her to attack back?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
@Voltan The fish were a pain in the arse. I found that they would never spawn if my longboat was nearby, so I had to keep fast travelling away, then making my way back to the coasts without the boat.
I also had to meditate a few times to get them to show up. There is definitely an issue with them that Ubisoft really need to look in to.
Which World Event has glitched?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
Finished up the Platinum for Valhalla on the 1st, so now I'm finally diving in to Immortals and Demon's Souls. 😁
Re: Talking Point: Which Free January 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
As long as it's better than the poor offerings we've had in recent months, I don't mind.
Re: Poll: Did You Request a Cyberpunk 2077 Refund on PS5, PS4?
I bought it on PS4, and then Stadia for the free Premier Edition. The Stadia version is brilliant, but I'm not getting a refund on the PS4 version, as I'm quite happy to wait for it to be fixed, and if it doesn't, it doesn't.
I've wasted more money on food I didn't like, clothes I'll never wear, and people I hate. This is far from the worst thing to take money from my wallet.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Yule Festival Is Live, Features Unique Activities and Loot
@JapaneseSonic Yeah, it tried to tell me to take it to the far West of England, so I just followed the road out of the camp and eventually it figured out Ake was waiting near a boat nearby. 😂
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Yule Festival Is Live, Features Unique Activities and Loot
I like the look of the settlement, but the extra quests were nothing terrific.
The 2 one-time quests were a little buggy, telling me the objective marker was on the other side of England, and then snapping back to where they actually were as I moved along.
Overall, it's a cool little addition to the game.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla's New Patch Includes Adaptive Trigger Support on PS5
I actually really don't like it in this game. It makes it a little too awkward to loose an arrow from my Predator Bow.
Can't seem to find an option to turn it off in the menu either.
Re: EA Speeds Past Take-Two's Bid for Codemasters with Huge Counter Offer
Burnout?
I'm pretty sure EA have forgotten they own that franchise. We may see Takedown or Revenge remastered in another 6 years or so.
Re: Beware of Resident Evil Village Spoilers as Capcom Hack Worsens
@oldschool1987
Have you seen Chris? He's way more jacked than Abby, so I don't think a zombie could even make a dent. 😂
@jmac1686
Oh, there's no doubt some people will demand changes. It's the popular thing to do. When Ubisoft are being forced to change a description of a character for using the term "disfigured", anything is possible.
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5 and PS4 Game of the Year 2020?
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Astro's Playroom
FF VII Remake
Persona 5 Royal
The Last of Us 2
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.04 Available to Download Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
@propinquity The drift issue was the first thing I noticed. Almost had a heart attack thinking my DualSense was broken, before checking with someone playing on PS4 who had the same issue!
Re: Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Update Adds Ray Tracing at 60FPS, Here's What It Looks Like
I think some people above were trying to see if they can tell the difference between 30FPS and 60FPS in a still photo. 😂
To get 60FPS with Ray tracing and have very little, if any, downgrade to visuals is a very good thing, so well done, Insomniac!
Re: CD Projekt RED Responds to Cyberpunk 2077 Epilepsy Concerns
Did anyone else read through the EULA for the flavour text from the Night City native?
I don't know why, but I find it pretty cool that CD Project have even tried to make the legal stuff more interesting! 😂
On the topic of epilepsy, I hope CDPR can make some changes to the colours and patterns used as soon as possible to minimise any discomfort and serious issues for their player base.
I wouldn't go as far to say they did this on purpose, but possibly didn't take extra care when designing them to make sure they were safe for everyone to enjoy.
For those of you with a condition, please stay safe if you play the game, and depending on the severity of your condition, take extra care if you can't wait for the changes before playing the game.
Re: Round Up: Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews Mark Another Epic RPG
@Jayofmaya Ghost of Tsushima.
I'm not too surprised to see some average reviews, the game has clearly been a struggle to develop, and for as good as CDPR are, I think it's a bit beyond their current limits.
I've ordered the game, and will be getting stuck in, but The Witcher 3 needed a few patches before it improved significantly, and this looks like it'll need a few more before it reaches a level that we can all be happy with.
At least we can close the book on the wait, and use the game as an example of how hype can really sour the experience of a game.
Re: FIFA 21 PS5 Upgrade Available Now, Looks Awesome
Close up with some of the animations (especially from the crowd), it looks a bit dodgy to me, but on the pitch, you'd forgive someone for thinking it was real.
Re: Sony Backs Single Player Gaming in Leaked PlayStation Documents
And that's how it should be. 👍
Re: Astro's Playroom World Records Are a Thing Now
As of last night, I was #68 on Mountain Run, but I imagine I'll have been knocked down a few spaces by the time I get home from work. 😂
Re: Some PS5 Digital Editions Are Shipping with Blu-ray Drives
I don't know why, but my mind always jumps to skepticism when it comes to things like this. You could quite easily swap out the console, repackage it and open it again on video to "prove" they packaged the wrong console. Reddit karma and the chance of a viral tweet makes people go to great lengths. 😂
Re: PS5 Could Add 1440p Support if There Is Enough Demand
Regardless of whether people will use it or not, if it can be added relatively simply, there's no reason it shouldn't be.
I use a 1440p monitor for my PC, so it's beneficial to have it.
Re: Sony's Trotting Out the Celebs Ahead of PS5's Launch
HOOOOOOOOOOOH!!
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Officially Announced for PS4, Includes All Single-Player DLC and PS5 Enhancements
So excited!
To top it off:
"Meanwhile here at BioWare, a veteran team has been hard at work envisioning the next chapter of the Mass Effect universe. We are in early stages on the project and can't say any more just yet, but we’re looking forward to sharing our vision for where we'll be going next."
Happy N7 Day!!
Re: PS5 Displays Your Playtime in Next-Gen and PS4 Games
Can't wait to see my Binding of Isaac playtime. I have over 600 hours on Steam, and probably a good 250+ on PS4, at least.
Re: Demon's Souls PS5 Features a Mirror Mode Called Fractured World
Like Twilight Princess Wii and Ocarina of Time Master Quest. When I saw the headline, I thought it meant you start from the end-game areas and work backwards! 😂
Re: PS5 Launch Games Have 'No Comparison' to PS4, PS3 Line-Up, Says Sony
"You can do it with frenzied acquisition, or measured acquisition, or you can do it organically."
I bet that was said in the same tone of voice as us Brits do when we say "You're welcome" after someone doesn't thank you for holding a door open for them.
Re: Principal Photography Wraps on Uncharted Movie
Chung Chung-hoon is really fun to say!
I'm cautiously optimistic about this, but I'm hoping it's good!
Re: Demon's Souls PS5 Doesn't Have Sixth Archstone, No Difficulty Modes
@armondo36 Practise makes perfect. A huge part of the reason the Souls series is beloved is because of the huge sense of accomplishment you get from progressing little by little. If you add an easier difficulty, it defeats the object of the game. They are designed to be tough, but not unfairly so.
The way I see it, if you entered a swimming race and the person next to you used a speedboat, what was the point of all that training? Sure, you'll be damn good at swimming, but that person won with no effort. With Souls, the effort you put in pays dividends and when you win, you earned it.
Re: The Japanese PS5 Launch Ad Actually Features Games
@koffing And it's all the better for it. 😂
@phil_j Two of them; Spider-man and Demon's Souls. 👍
Really liked this advert. There's nothing more important when advertising a console than games. Certainly, adverts like the Xbox birth-death one sticks in your mind like an advert should, but you always need games in there to show people what to expect from the console.
Those very brief seconds of Demon's Souls goes a long way to remind me that THE DAYS ARE GOING BY TOO DAMN SLOWLY! The 12th to the 19th are going to be the worst though. 😩
Re: Days Gone Gets Huge 25GB Update Ahead of PS5
@Revengercm In an ideal world, of course, but then when companies like CDProject decide to postpone a release while they work on getting it ready for all the consoles it'll release on, they get death threats. There's no way anyone can win.
Re: Days Gone Gets Huge 25GB Update Ahead of PS5
@thehappyaerithch I think you can safely say that about any game, they very rarely live up to the hype generated.
Days Gone started off pretty badly, but over the years after its release, a lot of work has been done to make it a worthwhile addition to the PlayStation line-up.
Re: Hands On: The Watch Dogs Legion Gimmick Can't Hide Tired Gameplay
I expected as much, and that's why I've paid no attention to the marketing of the game. Watch Dogs 1 was too bland, Watch Dogs 2 was full of irritating characters and a dull story, so I didn't have any hopes that Ubisoft would be able to pull off something brilliant with this one.
I'm more interested in reception to Valhalla, as I'm slowly becoming interested in Assassin's Creed again.
Re: PS5 Unboxings Reveal the Hardware in the Flesh
The outer box was the bane of my existence with the PS4. Trying to get the inner box back in to it without tearing the outer box was an extraordinary test of my patience! 😂
Re: Watch Dogs Legion Trophy List May Award Your Final PS4 Platinum
@NateGoesLive Shin Megami Tensei 3 Remastered.
Re: PS5 Consoles Are with Media and Influencers Right Now
Come on, Digital Foundry!
Re: PS5 Custom Faceplates Are Already Available to Pre-Order
@Party_Cannon
There's a camo one? I haven't seen it. 😉
Re: Sony Shares WhatsApp Chat Between Miles Morales and Peter Parker
That's not WhatsApp! 😂
Re: Ni no Kuni Dev Level-5 Reportedly All But Ceases NA Operations
I'll certainly miss being able to play more games from them, especially Ni No Kuni. It's a huge shame to hear this, for the developers, and the fans.
Re: How Closely Were You Watching the PS5 Teardown Video?
@zupertramp
I got the same! I even looked at the image and thought the thin one was some type of bar to pry something open, if needed. 😂
Re: Poll: What's Your New PlayStation Trophy Level?
I went from 18 to 313. I was a 360 player last gen and had over 200k Gamerscore before moving over to PC and PS4. For most of this gen I've used my PC primarily but the last year or so I've really been putting in work on the PS4.
Re: PS5 Stand Solution Is Seriously Nifty
@Richnj I think that's because disc trays have historically been on the top of a console rather than the bottom. It's going to take a bit of adjustment for sure, but other than the 360, I've never had a console stood vertically. 😂
Re: PS5 Stand Solution Is Seriously Nifty
@Richnj
Discs pretty much always go in label-side up, so if you stand it vertically, the label on the disc will be facing left.
Re: PS5 Teardown Video Gets Up Close and Personal with the Console
In the disclaimer at the end of the video: "The dust catcher does not guarantee the hardware from clogging with dust"
So clean your damn room and consoles, people! 😂
Re: PS5 Teardown Video Gets Up Close and Personal with the Console
@Mergatro1d Me! I was too excited to see the inside of the console that I paid no attention to that fact I didn't understand a word he was saying, except for USB-Type C! 😂
Re: This Fan-Made Spider-Man PS5 Could Pass for the Real Thing
I'm not one for black consoles, but that does look nice. I'd especially like to have the controller, if nothing else. 👍
Re: More PS5 Launch Games Will Arrive a Week Before the UK Console Release
Game have Demon's Souls listed for 12th November as well.
Re: PS Plus October 2020 PS4 Games Announced
Alright! I've wanted to try Vampyr for a while, but never pulled the trigger on buying it. This month would have been ideal for a final PS4 blowout, as not many people are going to pay much attention next month! 😂