Aside from growing the streaming catalogue, the one thing that would truly elevate the Portal for me would be the ability to actually turn on the PS5 from the device itself (I never leave the console in rest mode). The DualShock controllers can do it.
A wee bit off topic, but in the same overall UI chat, I’d love to see the option to filter all menus by star rating. I find the user ratings on PSN quite reliable, and would be fascinated to see what the highest rated games are.
Oh my, this is a work of genius! Huge fan of the first game, so picked this one up day one and am loving it. The sense of scale from Portal 1 to Portal 2 is definitely reflected here, and you certainly get that Portal vibe whilst playing, in the best way. The puzzles are so satisfying to solve and the story and lore are top notch. A wee bit dodgy on the performance side of things on PS5, but nothing major and certainly doesn't detract from the general quality of the game.
@themightyant Good observation there about forgetting to claim Essentials games. Loads of my mates forget to add games to their library. (That said, none if them have premium, so the point about Dreams is moot.) It does beg the question why Essentials games are not just added automatically.
It's a 5 from me. Loved the first game, but the performance issues with this one are so bad that I've already punted it on eBay. Will pick up the inevitable 'Game Of The Year' edition at some point down the line when it's had its final patch.
The latest patch doesn't seem to have done much. I was playing on quality mode yesterday as it seemed to run smoother than performance, yet hit the same fps (to my eyes anyway). But now, even quality mode is worse than before. A bit of a mess all round really.
I've sunk 160 hours into this game and just have the Acsension trophies to go. If I was stuck on a desert island and allowed access to just one game, it would be this. Brilliant. Highly recommend rand118 on YouTube and Twitch for his StS commentary and videos.
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Re: Surprise! The Rogue Prince of Persia Is Available Today on PS5
It's a freebie on PS Plus Premium!
Re: Sony Makes Push for Cloud Gaming Crown with Almost 400 More Games Whitelisted for PS Plus Premium
Aside from growing the streaming catalogue, the one thing that would truly elevate the Portal for me would be the ability to actually turn on the PS5 from the device itself (I never leave the console in rest mode). The DualShock controllers can do it.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025 Announced
@HMazzy111 Going to go out on a limb here and raise your 'potentially' to a cast-iron 'definitely'. Absolutely dreadful!
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Available Now, See Your Gaming Stats for This Year
Patience everybody. And spare some Christmas goodwill for whoever's job it was to roll this out today. These things happen.
Re: It Doesn't Sound Like Braid: Anniversary Edition Quite Set the World on Fire
Interesting that he mentioned Jeff Minter and that he outsold his stuff. I wonder what he is specifically comparing.
Re: We Find This PS5 Wishlist Issue Irrationally Irksome
A wee bit off topic, but in the same overall UI chat, I’d love to see the option to filter all menus by star rating. I find the user ratings on PSN quite reliable, and would be fascinated to see what the highest rated games are.
Re: New PS2 Emulator Appears to Be Imminent on PS5, PS4
Burnout 3:Takedown!
Re: PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade Dated for 26th April on PS5
Looks fab. Has a real Nier Automata vibe about it.
Re: Roguelike Poker Game Balatro Raises the Stakes with PS5, PS4 Release in February
That's an immediate wishlist for me. Looks brill. Thanks for highlighting!
Re: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Removes New Game +, Puts It Behind a DLC Paywall
Looking forward to paying the extra dosh for NG+. Can't be easy making a profit these days, so happy to help out.
Re: Critical Darling Alan Wake 2's Sales Seem Soft, But There's More to the Story
One the best games of the last decade. It's a work of art. Worth full price for the 'We Sing' level alone if you ask me!
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2023?
1. Resident Evil 4
2. Alan Wake 2
3. The Talos Principle 2
4. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
5. Chants of Sennaar
With a special shout out to Sea of Stars and that insanely catchy battle tune!
Re: Portal's GLaDOS Rips into The Talos Principle 2 in Genius Promo Video
Oh my, this is a work of genius! Huge fan of the first game, so picked this one up day one and am loving it. The sense of scale from Portal 1 to Portal 2 is definitely reflected here, and you certainly get that Portal vibe whilst playing, in the best way. The puzzles are so satisfying to solve and the story and lore are top notch. A wee bit dodgy on the performance side of things on PS5, but nothing major and certainly doesn't detract from the general quality of the game.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
If it let me download Slay The Spire, I'd be all over it.
Re: The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
@Skeletor85 Is this the build that will give us the beepy-turny-offy option?
Re: Dreams Is Coming to PS Plus Extra as Well as PS Plus Essential in August
@themightyant Good observation there about forgetting to claim Essentials games. Loads of my mates forget to add games to their library. (That said, none if them have premium, so the point about Dreams is moot.) It does beg the question why Essentials games are not just added automatically.
Re: Site News: Vote for the Best Game of All Time with the Push Square Community
Slay The Spire. Hands down. It will never age, and every single run is unique.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?
It's a 5 from me. Loved the first game, but the performance issues with this one are so bad that I've already punted it on eBay. Will pick up the inevitable 'Game Of The Year' edition at some point down the line when it's had its final patch.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PS5 Patch Out Now, Promises Improved Performance and Crash Fixes
The latest patch doesn't seem to have done much. I was playing on quality mode yesterday as it seemed to run smoother than performance, yet hit the same fps (to my eyes anyway). But now, even quality mode is worse than before. A bit of a mess all round really.
Re: The Response to Rocksteady's Suicide Squad Has Been Abysmal
I remember a similar level of outrage when Respawn showed Apex Legends for the first time. That worked out just fine.
Re: Sonic Frontiers Update 1.10 Available Now on PS5, PS4, Here Are the Patch Notes
Enjoying this game a lot. As others have said, the only real issue I have is with the pop in. Not sure patches can ever rectify that though...?
Re: Poll: Will You Buy the DualSense Edge PS5 Controller, Now We Have a Price?
I'll get one for me and the missus. They'll be fab for playing Peggle 2.
Re: PS5 Architect Mark Cerny Adds Another Rare Platinum Trophy to His Collection
I've sunk 160 hours into this game and just have the Acsension trophies to go. If I was stuck on a desert island and allowed access to just one game, it would be this. Brilliant. Highly recommend rand118 on YouTube and Twitch for his StS commentary and videos.
Re: Poll: Sleeping Dogs Turns 10 Years Old - Are You Still a Fan?
"We got them. We got them."
Re: All EA Play Games on PS5, PS4
@get2sammyb Another wee update for the list in the form of Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered 👍