I paid some guys to rebrand the game to Czarface and upload it to Steam, but I should have suspected it won't be smooth since their only experience was working on LOTR: Gollum.
There were so many instances in an every day conversation where someone asked me what is the serial number on my console and I had to flip it to see it. Now I won't have to flip it to answer the voices in my head.
I'm actually currently playing Yakuza: Like a dragon and I can't recommend it enough. I would suggest playing it on your PS Portal or on the living room TV only if everyone is asleep, otherwise you'll have to explain to people why you're summoning a grown man in diapers to lower your enemies attack and defense.
Just my luck. I unboxed a game after it was tucked away for more than a year and when I tried to play it, it said the servers were down. Well I guess I'll be patient and wait for the AWS outage to get fixed so I can play a round of Concord.
@Oram77 I'm somewhere in the middle. To me it looks like Witcher 3 on steroids, but as people say, it's a bit all over the place. It could be a potential gem if they manage to pull it off in the end (just like Clair Obscur was this year).
@CWill97 No problem, mate, I would do the same thing since I don't like to discomfort people and take their time as well. But as I said, I'm here in case something will be exclusive to my region and you'll be interested in getting it (there was a case here where only Poland got a Mafia: The old country launch edition with steelbook, so a single Croatian retailer also got it). So hit me up whenever you need something and I thank you for providing me with your services if I don't manage to snag something from USA via regular retailers 😎 The Tojo clan affiliates must stick together! 😂
I'll be honest regarding Yakuza: I finished only 0 and 6 (played Kiwami 1 halfway through) and now I've started Yakuza 7: Like a dragon after watching a recap of the first 6 entries. But I intend to go back to the older ones after I catch up with the Ichiban entries.
So far, I will say after trying out 4 entries that 0 is my favorite since the story had me on the edge of my seat. 6 had a good story (I love the world war 2 stuff) and the climax was great. But gameplay wise I would say that 0 is the best action based game and 7 as the first turn based game is also great. But I think that Infinite wealth brought the turn based battles on a new level.
What is your opinion regarding the series? Do you like the turn based or the action based approach more? (And I think there is no messaging here)
Only those who own a game digitally can submit a review.
I was afraid they would enforce review submission with something completely illogical like having a certain amount of play time or trophies in that game, but I'm glad they gave it some additional thought.
@clvr Thanks, mate! I was actually a bit confused since I never heard the genre although it felt familiar. Swancore is one new entry in my book as well as DGD.
And I don't know if it's true but the top comment on song's youtube video said that the song name originated when their new merch guy slept with a girl that slept with their old merch guy. Now that's funny.
@DETfaninATL I actually never played Dead Space (shame on me, I know) but since there is quite a lot of you praising Cronos, my interest peaked. I will look into it when I get a survival horror craving, so thanks for the clarification.
I'm a bit busy lately but I'm doing all right. Just started a playthrough of Yakuza: Like a dragon on PS5 so I'm just chillin' in Yokohama to release some stress from every day life. I hope you're doing good too in both real and virtual life!
@Fiendish-Beaver As a fellow expeditioner, I must say those are some strong words but as I'm always open for new experiences, can you please explain why is Cronos the best game you've played this year? Is it the story, atmosphere, gameplay?
@CWill97 My man, I will not accept any kind of extra money even though I understand that you'll try to compensate my time. But I insist! You will have enough expenses with the shipping and import but if you do take me up on the offer, we'll try to avoid import taxes if possible (maybe if I send it as a gift or something). Yakuza bros need to stick together!
All those yakuza remasters looks awesome, I can't wait to properly replay 0. And yeah, kiwami 3 looks great with that extra DLC campaign. I just started playing Yakuza 7: Like a dragon. I played it halfthrough on ps4 but I upgraded to the ps5 version so I'm starting again. I'll slowly catch up with the Ichiban entries.
And I hope you're having a blast with Clair Obscur in the meantime.
@CWill97 No problem, mate, always glad to help 😎 Yeah, you're right on track and I'll just give you a hint regarding the weird monster to endure its constant jumps by dodging properly and you'll get your opening eventually. The key is dodging (or parrying, but I dodged).
I'm from Europe (Croatia, to be precise) and I also heard that the steelbook bundle is Europe exclusive. There is literally only one shop taking preorders here, that's how limited it is.
And just in case you won't be able to purchase it from a regular webshop, I can buy it for you and send it to USA when it arrives. It's 70€ here (82$ approximately), but the shipping cost and taxes will probably get you closer to 130$ (I'm just guessing).
@CWill97 Well my dear friend, I have actually looked it up to be sure, and it seems that there are some missables but I was lucky enough to acquire them without a guide. So sorry on my behalf for the misleading comment. Here is a quote from reddit, edited by me (some minor spoilers regarding a monster name, but I think it's nothing important):
Fight the Mimic in the Prologue (before continuing to the Harbor). If you missed it like me, it can be done afterwards in NG+, the Record that the Mime drops can be collected a second time in the endgame
Take the Key from the festival in the Harbor in the beginning of the game. Can be obtain from the woman in Blue for one Token. (the "old key" is needed to obtain a key item later in the game. Nothing too special, but needed for the trophy to pop for that specific group of collectables)
Don't lie to your companion. There is a specific conversation between you and Maelle in camp (you will have 2 dialogue options where they explicitly say "lie" or "say the truth")
One Monster you need for a companion. This Mob only spawns once. And will disappear once you beat it. (It's for a party member who learns monster skills after beating them. The monster is on the world map and it looks like a big head with arms and legs. It's attack is to bounce on you many times and it's the only thing it does. It's called Grosse Tete which literally means Big Head)
Nothing more is missable. All collectibles can be collected in the endgame. Collectables reset once starting NG+
The absence of the mini-map was very welcome for me because as you said, I got to explore the dungeons much more. The optional boss will give you a good fight and some nice lore, so if you can tough it out, you'll feel great. I was running out of free time due to personal reasons so I went with the other quicker tactic.
And regarding yakuza, I actually can't wait for Yakuza 0 to arrive so I can replay it! I've preordered the 20th anniversary edition bundle with 0, kiwami 1 and 2. I hope you also managed to snag it.
I came to the comment section expecting to see people ask for a steelbook or an artbook to be bundled with the game, but instead the biggest request was that the game is actually on disc. Great times indeed.
@Dalamar @Oram77 Thanks for the input, guys. I'll play it on headphones, but as long as you say that the story is good, that's more than enough for me. And I'm glad it's not as scary as Elmo and Big Bird.
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Meanwhile, I'm using Yakuza to learn Japanese.
"Nandate?"
"Nani?"
"Kyriu-san!"
"Kuuzeee!"
I think I'm golden.
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It's been a long time since I had something proper to play on family evenings.
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@WolfyTn That's called Disc saving mode which goes really well with the Power saving mode.
Re: For a Fleeting Moment, It Felt Like PS2 Gangster Game Scarface Could Be Getting a Re-Release
I paid some guys to rebrand the game to Czarface and upload it to Steam, but I should have suspected it won't be smooth since their only experience was working on LOTR: Gollum.
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Day 1 buy for me if it receives a power saving mode.
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@antlion My web browser used the wrong account because it was in power saving mode.
Re: No Man's Sky Grows Yet Again with Another Free Content Update, Available Now on PS5, PS4
I have called the mental institution because these devs are completely insane for providing so much free content.
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That's true, I always play my games with brightness set to 0.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now, Here's What It Does
There were so many instances in an every day conversation where someone asked me what is the serial number on my console and I had to flip it to see it. Now I won't have to flip it to answer the voices in my head.
Re: PS6 Could Be Less Than Half the Price of Microsoft's 'Very Premium' Next-Gen Xbox
I hope that the next Xbox will cost more than 1200$ which will make it a unique collector's item sometime in the future.
Re: Disappointment As Tekken 3 Is the Latest PS1 Classic to Launch without Trophies
Perfectly Imperfect (Bronze Trophy): Beat Arcade mode with Dr. Boskonovich without getting hit
One Fist Wonder (Bronze Trophy): Beat Arcade mode with Paul Phoenix using only his finisher
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I don't know who the guy is or why he is relevant, but what we actually need is native 8k and stable 120fps.
Re: Yes, Licensed Manga Hero Gon Is Still Included in Tekken 3 on PS5, PS4
Great news, I always liked the little guy because he makes it easier to achieve a flawless but not a fartless victory.
Re: October 2025 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
I'm actually currently playing Yakuza: Like a dragon and I can't recommend it enough. I would suggest playing it on your PS Portal or on the living room TV only if everyone is asleep, otherwise you'll have to explain to people why you're summoning a grown man in diapers to lower your enemies attack and defense.
Re: PSN Among Dozens of Other Online Services Affected by AWS Outage
Just my luck. I unboxed a game after it was tucked away for more than a year and when I tried to play it, it said the servers were down. Well I guess I'll be patient and wait for the AWS outage to get fixed so I can play a round of Concord.
Re: PS5 Controller's Removable Battery Seemingly Debunked for Now
I don't even recharge my controller when the battery runs out, I just buy a new one.
Re: PS Store Quietly Adds Crucial New Feature for PS5, PS4 Deals
I buy when the price is at its highest point just so I can complain to people.
Re: Sony Plans to Start Shooting Horizon Movie in 2026, with 2027 Release Planned
Sidney Sweeney as Aloy.
Re: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (PS5) - A Disastrously Paced, Technical Mess of a Sequel
I've been waiting for something like this since LOTR: Gollum.
Re: PS6 Manufacturing Scheduled to Get Underway in Early 2027
We need this as soon as possible since PS5 Pro obviously reached its limit.
Re: Complete Your Physical Copy of Ghost of Yotei with a Fan-Made Manual
@Oram77 Yeah, I used to toss them to stray cats but they usually fought over the manuals so I stopped after getting complaints from neighbors.
Re: Complete Your Physical Copy of Ghost of Yotei with a Fan-Made Manual
@Oram77 Me neither, when I finish my physical game I just toss it in the trash.
Re: Stunning Crimson Desert PS5 Footage Reveals a Wildly Ambitious RPG
@Oram77 I'm somewhere in the middle. To me it looks like Witcher 3 on steroids, but as people say, it's a bit all over the place. It could be a potential gem if they manage to pull it off in the end (just like Clair Obscur was this year).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600
@CWill97 No problem, mate, I would do the same thing since I don't like to discomfort people and take their time as well. But as I said, I'm here in case something will be exclusive to my region and you'll be interested in getting it (there was a case here where only Poland got a Mafia: The old country launch edition with steelbook, so a single Croatian retailer also got it). So hit me up whenever you need something and I thank you for providing me with your services if I don't manage to snag something from USA via regular retailers 😎 The Tojo clan affiliates must stick together! 😂
I'll be honest regarding Yakuza: I finished only 0 and 6 (played Kiwami 1 halfway through) and now I've started Yakuza 7: Like a dragon after watching a recap of the first 6 entries. But I intend to go back to the older ones after I catch up with the Ichiban entries.
So far, I will say after trying out 4 entries that 0 is my favorite since the story had me on the edge of my seat. 6 had a good story (I love the world war 2 stuff) and the climax was great. But gameplay wise I would say that 0 is the best action based game and 7 as the first turn based game is also great. But I think that Infinite wealth brought the turn based battles on a new level.
What is your opinion regarding the series? Do you like the turn based or the action based approach more? (And I think there is no messaging here)
Re: Skate Story Looks Like a Real Work of Art, and It's Coming to PS5 in December
Give me an equally stylish physical edition and I'm kickflipping into this day 1 .
Re: PS6 Out 'in a Few Years' as Sony, AMD Discuss the Future of Games
Where is the preorder link?
Re: Write Full-Length Reviews for Your Favourite (or Least Favourite) PS5, PS4 Games on the PS Store
I was afraid they would enforce review submission with something completely illogical like having a certain amount of play time or trophies in that game, but I'm glad they gave it some additional thought.
Re: People Don't Buy Anywhere Near As Many Games As You Think
Due to considerable wealth, I regularly invest in my gaming portfolio.
Re: Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
@clvr Oh nice, howdy neighbor! It's great to meet people from all around the world on the site, gotta love the community here.
Re: Next Expedition 33 Update Adds New Area, Bosses, Outfits for Free
As a member of Expedition 36 I can't wait to pay a visit to the bosses who came after.
Re: Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
@clvr Nice! It's still day here in Croatia, and I also wish you a pleasant day and thanks again for the music lessons.
Re: Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
@clvr Thanks, mate! I was actually a bit confused since I never heard the genre although it felt familiar. Swancore is one new entry in my book as well as DGD.
And I don't know if it's true but the top comment on song's youtube video said that the song name originated when their new merch guy slept with a girl that slept with their old merch guy. Now that's funny.
Re: Now Xbox Owns Call of Duty, Sony's Investing Its Marketing Budget into Battlefield 6 Instead
It would be fair from Sony to support smaller companies like Microsoft but it is what it is.
Re: Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
@clvr I didn't know about song, had a listen and it's great. But I won't tell Dave about it.
Re: Black Ops 6 Trial Will Let You Play the Full Single Player Story for Free on PS5, PS4
Dolph Lundgren on the article cover has got me interested.
Re: Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
My friend Dave told me that you could add a little bit more money to the Dead Space skin price and buy Tony Hawk 3+4 to have some actual fun.
He actually thinks I'm that crazy to even consider buying a game when Skate is free. Weirdo.
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Maybe we'll get lucky and they announce an upgraded version with no upgrade path for existing owners. One can only hope.
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This happens when an AI bot discovers it has a passion for making movies.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (September 2025)
@DETfaninATL I actually never played Dead Space (shame on me, I know) but since there is quite a lot of you praising Cronos, my interest peaked. I will look into it when I get a survival horror craving, so thanks for the clarification.
I'm a bit busy lately but I'm doing all right. Just started a playthrough of Yakuza: Like a dragon on PS5 so I'm just chillin' in Yokohama to release some stress from every day life. I hope you're doing good too in both real and virtual life!
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (September 2025)
@Fiendish-Beaver As a fellow expeditioner, I must say those are some strong words but as I'm always open for new experiences, can you please explain why is Cronos the best game you've played this year? Is it the story, atmosphere, gameplay?
Re: Silent Hill 2's PS5 Console Exclusivity Is Coming to an End
I play only physically printed exclusive games so I have 2 days to beat Silent Hill 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600
@CWill97 My man, I will not accept any kind of extra money even though I understand that you'll try to compensate my time. But I insist! You will have enough expenses with the shipping and import but if you do take me up on the offer, we'll try to avoid import taxes if possible (maybe if I send it as a gift or something). Yakuza bros need to stick together!
I checked my retailer and they still have the 20th anniversary edition up for preorder: https://www.instar-informatika.hr/yakuza-20th-anniversary-edition-ps5/283657/product/
All those yakuza remasters looks awesome, I can't wait to properly replay 0. And yeah, kiwami 3 looks great with that extra DLC campaign. I just started playing Yakuza 7: Like a dragon. I played it halfthrough on ps4 but I upgraded to the ps5 version so I'm starting again. I'll slowly catch up with the Ichiban entries.
And I hope you're having a blast with Clair Obscur in the meantime.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 601
Yakuza: Like a dragon
I'm having difficulties finding time to play so I'll slowly explore Kamurocho whenever I manage.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Getting Sick of Sony's Supposedly 'Samey' Approach to Story Telling?
As a tired dad in real life, I can more easily connect with the sad dad in virtual life.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
You know you'll have a great day when it starts by Sony shadowdropping security fixes.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600
@CWill97 No problem, mate, always glad to help 😎 Yeah, you're right on track and I'll just give you a hint regarding the weird monster to endure its constant jumps by dodging properly and you'll get your opening eventually. The key is dodging (or parrying, but I dodged).
I'm from Europe (Croatia, to be precise) and I also heard that the steelbook bundle is Europe exclusive. There is literally only one shop taking preorders here, that's how limited it is.
And just in case you won't be able to purchase it from a regular webshop, I can buy it for you and send it to USA when it arrives. It's 70€ here (82$ approximately), but the shipping cost and taxes will probably get you closer to 130$ (I'm just guessing).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600
@CWill97 Well my dear friend, I have actually looked it up to be sure, and it seems that there are some missables but I was lucky enough to acquire them without a guide. So sorry on my behalf for the misleading comment. Here is a quote from reddit, edited by me (some minor spoilers regarding a monster name, but I think it's nothing important):
Nothing more is missable. All collectibles can be collected in the endgame. Collectables reset once starting NG+
The absence of the mini-map was very welcome for me because as you said, I got to explore the dungeons much more. The optional boss will give you a good fight and some nice lore, so if you can tough it out, you'll feel great. I was running out of free time due to personal reasons so I went with the other quicker tactic.
And regarding yakuza, I actually can't wait for Yakuza 0 to arrive so I can replay it! I've preordered the 20th anniversary edition bundle with 0, kiwami 1 and 2. I hope you also managed to snag it.
Re: Bethesda Finally Announces Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition Is Real
I came to the comment section expecting to see people ask for a steelbook or an artbook to be bundled with the game, but instead the biggest request was that the game is actually on disc. Great times indeed.
Re: Official PlayStation Art Book to Mark 30 Years of Gaming History
I can't read but I will buy it because it's limited and expensive.
Re: Too Scared to Play Silent Hill F? You Could Consider Reading It Instead
@Dalamar @Oram77 Thanks for the input, guys. I'll play it on headphones, but as long as you say that the story is good, that's more than enough for me. And I'm glad it's not as scary as Elmo and Big Bird.