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It was a good game when it released. Though, unless you already have the re-released version, then the re-re-released version still costs $50. 🤷 Just pointing out that it's a cash grab from a troubled studio.

Sweet! Another re-release!!! So glad this generation is thriving...

Another re-release. Yippie?

For those who haven't played the original, this could be fun. It's been so long since I've played it that I have no idea how it has aged. For those of us who have played it, it's just another remake among the PS5 generation of endless remakes...

@ECharles I'm happy you have it all figured out. Congratulations! Also, nobody is talking about you and your businesses. No need to be so defensive. I'm taking about corrupt politicians, Musk, Bezos, etc. l

@LeeBB_Art There is no answer to unfettered greed and obscene wealth because those who possess both think they are worthy and earned it while much of the world suffers, starves, and dies from a lack of clean water, food, housing, and healthcare. They can insulate themselves from anything that makes them uncomfortable.

@LeeBB_Art Their greed is a major problem, and someone else getting rich, joining them, and persuading them the error of their ways won't work. Greed is too powerful for that. If we could just join them, then why are major reforms in history and government the result of uprisings? It's because eventually the gatekeepers anger enough of the majority whose necks are under the heels of their boots.

Sorry, man. I meant that comment for LeeBB_Art.

@LeeBb_Art When others are starving, lack housing, and can't afford healthcare because the rich buy politicians, lobby for bad policy, and profit from wars, it makes quite a bit of sense for people to be up in arms. They donate money for tax breaks while complaining about government subsidies and then compete to win more government contracts to fund their businesses.

I'm very much against making starving artists starve even more. I'm also very much against the rich getting richer. I can't see a future where both of these don't occur as a result of AI. Hopefully there can exist some kind middle ground where AI enhances developers ability to deliver quality games without putting them out of work. I went to an AI pitch for business execs, and it was pitched solely in terms of increasing profit by eliminating jobs. I'm not optimistic that AI will help gamers or developers.

Yikes... CoD has played the same formula for too long: new guns, some new maps, lots of old maps, silly skins, different iterations of overlapping attachments, prestige to do it all again up to 10 times. It is boring, recycled, and lacks innovation. This is a bad, bad franchise.

An upgrade of a game from two generations ago...no thanks.

@BusyOlf Correct, I haven't seen that review. Been too busy playing the game!

@BusyOlf A 2 of 5 game? The sound design, graphics, animations, and physics are so much better than that. The devs are listening to community concerns re pricing, and new content releases tomorrow. Plus, its cost is very reasonable.

As someone else stated, I'm a solo player. Most solo players are cool. Sure, you have players taking cheap shots. Just make a lot of noise when that happens so other players know. I LOVE taking out those dirty players from the session.

Anyway, 2 out of 5? It's so much better! I can understand not liking the game, but come on...

Gotta say that the server slam turned me off. Since the game was $40 (USD), I just went for it anyway. I am surprised! I play solo and just can't win PvP because I suck. After figuring out the "Don't shoot" emote, players are generally cool, which is shocking! I'm having fun as a solo player and do not regret spending the money. It helps that you keep XP and collect scrap from the rooster even when you can't extract. This gameplay loop makes it very enjoyable. I'm impressed.

I wasn't going to get this, but the price is fair. Plus, it isn't another COD or BF, which feel stale and recycled after so many iterations. This gave me Dark Zone vibes from The Division but seems better balanced. The larger and more varied maps help set it apart from TD. Hopefully they can make it work for solo players.

@BAMozzy For sure. To each their own. The only thing I know for sure in gaming is that if you are enjoying the games you play, you're doing something right. Have fun!

@BAMozzy That is a measured perspective of it rather than simply saying, "EA sucks!" BTW, EA sucks!

More seriously. Is there a tipping point for you in which a game loses artistry by having AI generate settings such as forests or filling cities with NPCs? I am just thinking at some point AI is unable to employ a human touch that we may notice. I do think it is legit to combine human and AI effort but also think this trend we are seeing of companies fully replacing humans with AI will fall flat eventually and degrade the experience.

Speaking only for myself, I will not support companies that advertise they are doing this. This is similar to my personal stance of not supporting EA any longer due to the new ownership. I am not making a political statement but am saying that I vote with my wallet.

EA is dEAd to me.

I played it when it first came out. Great game at the time, and the remake looks good visually. If you haven't played it, it's a good time. If you just love the series, understandable. Otherwise, I don't understand the appeal or like the series in general. That said, I bet those playing it will love it. It was a groundbreaking FPS and deserves all the attention it gets regardless of my own feelings about it. Have fun!!!

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I haven't had an Xbox since they required players to make those silly avatars, which I think began during the 360 era.

I've always enjoyed PS exclusives more than Xbox exclusives. The only game I would care to play on Xbox is Starfield, which seems to be on its way to PS anyway.

Still, no denying that the first Xbox was amazing for its time.

I've never been a fan of Halo, which is a major reason I don't have an Xbox.

BF6 looks fun (albeit recycled). However, after EA's recent sale, I won't support the company. Bioware not producing anything meaningful for a while made the decision much easier. I simply don't trust EA's new owners...

Uh oh! Looks like Sony hasn't paid off IGN enough recently...

@Slippship @Stickleman

Couldn't agree with both of you more. It's too bad.

After the monetization of Shadow of War, I kind of don't care until WB can recognize that's generally not well received by consumers.

Thank you for publishing this and keeping us informed. I'm thankful there are still small studios with artistic vision. Hopefully these can continue filling the gap.

Great review. Thank you for addressing the pros and cons of this game while avoiding praising or bashing it based solely on your opinion. I couldn't agree more with this review. Level 49 already.

I would add that the balance of vehicular versus infantry combat feels balanced. Soldiers are little bullet spongy, and the balance between assault rifles and SMGs is questionable. Tanks seem too strong when blasted repeatedly with missiles from helos, which is frustrating because AA missiles feel spot on as a deterrent and when being shot down.

Nice review. Thank you! A few extra thoughts.

Not everyone loses with the new ammo system, which engages the player (or me, at least) to be thoughtful about my loadouts. Plus, there is often a workbench nearby just in case you want to change ammo type on a particular gun because you are not forward thinking enough to have versatility among your equipped arsenal. I am not defending Ubisoft's decision to do this, but saying everyone loses is a bit strong.

You now automatically loot enemies and animals, which removes my own major gripe about the Far Cry series. The previous looting animations (not to mention cutting plants!) just added too much wasted time to the game for people like me who want to search the fresh remains of your recent chaos.

Otherwise, screen tearing...yeah, it's still there but is noticeably improved compared to previous games. 60 FPS (most of the time) is AMAZING! The HUD inventory system is more streamlined that FC5. The ability to mix and match different armor is fun but (tip of the hat to the review) is far too fussy. The lack of FOV induces a little nausea for me when in corridors.

Just subscribed to EA Play for one month to try out the beta. I am really enjoying the QR code it keeps throwing at me while saying that I need to subscribe to EA Play. At this point (10/6, 10:20am MST), don't even bother. It doesn't work.

My tip for playing online: forget everything you know about football and pretend that there are 22 sprinters on a pitch immediately after drinking their weight in coffee and snorting enough cocaine to kill a humpback whale.

Demon's Souls or Resident Evil Village!!!

On YouTube jackfrags has a good video detailing some of the most recent info dump. After watching it, I get the sense that some of the language used by EA is vague enough that they are covering themselves in case they cannot live up to some of what they "plan" on doing. That said, it sounds like we may be able to play with only console users with cross-play. In my mind, that means Xbox and PS can play with one another but exclude PC users. If so, that's encouraging. Nothing against anyone playing on another platform, but getting repeatedly destroyed by mouse users is not my idea of fun.

I'm okay playing with anyone as long as they are using a controller. Anyone using a mouse has an unfair advantage in online shooters.

The game hard locked my PS4 in April before even playing it when I inverted the Y-axis. Not confidence inspiring...

I am taking a slight break from gaming at the moment due to moving. Honestly, it's been great! There are no upcoming games that excite me, and this just reinforces the importance of taking a break in moments like these. Good games will come along with time. Until then...

If you think of it as a blend of PvP and PvE, it sounds kind of cool. If they do enable cross play, I hope there's an option to play against only those using controllers. It extremely frustrating to get hammered by mouse users.

I checked out this game from local library about one month ago and tried to play it on my PS4 Pro. Before playing, I needed to invert the Y-axis, but doing so locked up the game and my system. It's still pretty bad. No way that I'm going to play this on my PS5 just to encounter a hard reboot on a brand new console.

There is still no reason to mock the way Jim looks.

@Gamer83 What are a few reasons they do not want to sell PS5s in stores? Genuinely asking here. Also, how about the people who need to buy them online? We are still in the middle of a global pandemic with a major chip shortage to throw into the mix.

Anyway, I'm not trying to argue. Just curious what anyone's ideas are to stop scalping because it seems insanely difficult to do so.

Wow. What's with the comments on his appearance. Not at all necessary. Also, interesting to read the comments to "do something." What do you think can really be done about it except not to buy one from them?

Looks like a fun game but maybe a little repetitive in that there could be a lack of innovation with combat. I'm a sucker for Soulsborne storytelling, though, which will be enough for me to be on board for Elden Ring despite anything else. I'm just hoping for 60fps on PS5.

So happy this is coming to PS!!!

Pretty much the only game that I am psyched for at this point. Far Cry 6 looks fun. Battlefield 2042 seems like a mixed bag. Salt and Sacrifice though...yes, please!

Looks fun. As for the graphics, next-gen graphics are not the leap in quality from the previous generation. Sure, ray-tracing is cool, but I can't be too excited for it. That's just a personal preference on my end though. I just hope it has better parrying than Souls 3. I could never get the hang of it...

Definitely uninterested. Not because it's EA, but because it is released a week later. For me, paying full price later is better than investing unnecessary time in a game that hasn't been reviewed. Especially when considering the unfinished state of many newly released games these days.

The major problem with BF games is finding a squad, which is hard to do without PS Communities. The in-game system (w/e it's called) has never worked for me. I must be looking in the wrong places. Any suggestions?

Good news for those on last gen! I just hope they can optimize it so it runs well on whatever platform players are using.

For those on current gen, is like to see an option for performance. It's hard for me to be very excited about ray tracing over better frame rate.

Aloy looks like Aloy. They altered the lines from her cheeks to chin but otherwise did a great job. She looks like she lives in a fallen world.

Bioware had a brief Golden Age of story telling with ME1 and DA Origins, which are two of (if not the) best written games I've played since 1985. They aren't games as much as interactive novels. Then EA acquired Bioware, and the Golden Age ended. EA definitely improved the gameplay, but the story telling was never the same.

If it's 60 fps on PS5, I'm in. If not, then why did I bother with a PS5?