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Re: PS5 Stand Solution Is Seriously Nifty

Crimson_Ridley

@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: Crash Bandicoot 4 Demo Out Now on PS4

Crimson_Ridley

Utterly ridiculous that you have to pre-order a game to try a demo to see if the game really is worth purchasing. The greed and business practices in the gaming industry still continues to surprise me, even though it's more expected than a PS5 price at this stage.

@Steel76 - Gotta get them clicks... 😩

Re: Round Up: What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward?

Crimson_Ridley

@tameshiyaku I originally read "lit" as "it" and was immediately reminded of a Simpsons quote:
"I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me"

I suppose it still applies to Ubisoft. 😂

Re: How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy IX?

Crimson_Ridley

@ShogunRok
It was the 2nd trophy I unlocked! I had to learn the pattern, and where it changed and then pretty much closed my eyes and just kept the rhythm. If I watched the screen, I kept losing focus. 😂 After 300 jumps, it just stays at a constant tempo, so it's just a case of learning those first sections and getting the hang of when they occur. It's a lot easier to explain than actually do, but isn't too bad once you've spent enough time on it.

Re: Reaction: State of Play Continues to Find Its Way

Crimson_Ridley

@Grindagger
You are correct in your assessment. I was a little blindsided by people on YouTube constantly asking for things like a GTA VI announcement and other huge games when this SoP wasn't intended for those kinds of announcements.

I think there is room for both exciting SoPs and smaller, catered ones like this, that aren't meant for everyone. If they can strike a balance between the two, I think they could do well.

I appreciate your reply and counter-point and thank you for taking the time to write it.

Re: Reaction: State of Play Continues to Find Its Way

Crimson_Ridley

It was enjoyable to watch, and shed light on some games I weren't familiar with before, but interested in trying out when they release.

I also think they did a good job of letting people know what to expect, but unfortunately, you'll never please everyone.
Sony could have said "Look, we have 1 game to show and it's this" and people will still say "I was expecting more games, and they only showed one!" and then cry that it was rubbish. People are silly. 😂

Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think of the Latest State of Play Livestream?

Crimson_Ridley

It was pretty good. Sony communicated the contents of it very well, so people hopefully went in to it not expecting Earth-shattering reveals (let's face it, people don't listen, so many probably did).

There were some interesting games in there. I have yet to play Control, but I am a little disappointed that the DLC looks to be related to Alan Wake, when Remedy could just make another Alan Wake!

Godfall just doesn't do anything for me, and I usually like those sorts of games. I just don't think there's anything in it that says "This is PS5!", which a launch title should be aiming for.

The Hitman VR reveal was great, and I'm definitely interested in picking up VR again to give that a go!

I'm happy to see Braid again. I adored that game, but I do wonder why 13 years is an anniversary to celebrate?

Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Ghost of Tsushima?

Crimson_Ridley

I'm still in Act 1 but have been going around filling out the map and collecting everything I can.

I'd give it a very high 8, nearly a 9 so far. There's a few wonky animations, and while the world is stunningly beautiful, it starts to look a bit samey in places.

Of course, this is going off of the first area, and I'm more than open to adjust my score as I continue to play through.

Overall, it's a fantastic game and I'm incredibly happy with it!

Re: Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 Is a Switch Port, No Upgrade for Existing Dragon Quest XI Players

Crimson_Ridley

Oh... That is very disappointing. This was my game of the showcase, but knowing that the Switch version is probably the better one to just buy (designed to be played at lower resolutions with lower graphical fidelity), I think I'll get the original on PS4 and S on the Switch. I waited all this time for nothing. 😢

Then again, it might have a separate Trophy list, so 2 Platinums... Hmm...