Fun game that I enjoyed but the gameplay was a bit disjointed. Starting the game (and story) out midway through the anime was the first thing. The game should tell you about it or at least give a summary.
The missions were fun but I wasn't sad to see it was a short game.
@Jedihillis Serious question - is there a point where it kicks in? Not looking for spoilers but I have tried the first game 3 times and cannot get into it. I loved old Metal Gear games should I not be expecting a similar experience?
I just ran out to the Wind Station and now it wants me to run all the way back to Central Knot City? Geeze. I feel like there needs to be more stuff happening between destinations.
Been wondering if they did away with crafting in this one? Would be a pretty strange change for a Rune Factory but it sounds like farming has been tuned way down?
@dskatter Something like that would be perfect. It just seems like it's always on (in most games) and takes over the Share button with no option to disable.
I hate photo mode so much. A button that could be used for other things but every game seems to require I use for photos and accidentally hit at least once per session.
I'm in the home stretches of this one and loved it. At so many points it reminded me of Dragon Quest - Solid 9/10 for me. Makes me want to play DQ Builders again.
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Re: Capcom's Going All-In on TGS, Games and Showcase Announced
Guess Dragons Dogma is just orphaned now. Sad. At least we got DD2.
Re: The Next Tales of Remaster Will Be Officially Announced Tomorrow
Nice. I had Xillia but would be in on a remaster since I didn't finish it.
Graces f had me from the start.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Mafia: The Old Country?
Just finished this one. Excellent linear game with an above average story. Really enjoyed this one.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Delivers Five Hour PS Plus Trial Next Week
@Max_the_German Very true. I'll fix it.
Re: Death Stranding 2 Delivers Five Hour PS Plus Trial Next Week
Prepare to be bored..now included with your premium subscription!
Re: Trails in the Sky PS5 Remake Reportedly Double the Length of Original Game
Knowing these games it's probably all dialogue.
Re: Hideo Kojima Alone Is Currently Working on PlayStation Exclusive Physint
I wish I could understand what people like about Death Stranding.
Re: Now It's Being Sued, Blatant Horizon Rip-Off Removes Copycat Artwork
Feels like they did it for the exposure knowing they would change the art style.
Re: Game of the Month: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (July 2025)
A lot of nothing this month.
Re: Innocuous Days Gone Tweet Attracts Xbox Fans Like Flies to Slaughtered Freakers
What does "xbox coded" mean?
Loved Days Gone. The more people that can play this gem the better.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Spotlights English Voice Acting in Fresh Story Trailer
Just heard that little bit in the direct but I liked it. Sounded good!
Re: Sony Sues Tencent Over 'Shameless' Horizon Copycat Coming to PS5
Oh wow basebuilding and survival? This looks awesome.
Re: Official Ghost of Yotei Popcorn Bucket Triggers Tedious Takes on PS5 Exclusives
@kungfumongoose
Oi mick whats wrong? You don't like butt-ah? Maybe the queen can get you something more fancy.
Re: Official Ghost of Yotei Popcorn Bucket Triggers Tedious Takes on PS5 Exclusives
What? Popcorn and controllers are a perfect match.
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Re: Interview: Out Today, Ready or Not Is the Modern, Relentless Rainbow Six: Vegas for PS5
PC players have turned on this game in a major way. Stands at Mostly Negative now on steam.
Re: PS5 Pro Support Live for This Month's Best PS Plus Game
@Rangers420 Same. I really wanted to like this one. On paper it sounds like something right up my alley but got bored in a forest area some hours in.
I'll have to give it another try.
Re: Atelier Ryza Trilogy Returns in Massive PS5, PS4 Triple Pack
Fantastic trio of games.
Re: Game of the Month: Death Stranding 2 (June 2025)
So much nothing to choose from.
Re: Overlooked Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Just Topped a Solid 2 Million Sales
Fun game that I enjoyed but the gameplay was a bit disjointed. Starting the game (and story) out midway through the anime was the first thing. The game should tell you about it or at least give a summary.
The missions were fun but I wasn't sad to see it was a short game.
Re: Asian Skin Is Too Beautiful to Accurately Portray in Games, Kojima Implies
"Technology" aka AI.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Death Stranding 2?
@Jedihillis Serious question - is there a point where it kicks in? Not looking for spoilers but I have tried the first game 3 times and cannot get into it. I loved old Metal Gear games should I not be expecting a similar experience?
I just ran out to the Wind Station and now it wants me to run all the way back to Central Knot City? Geeze. I feel like there needs to be more stuff happening between destinations.
Re: 'We're Not Looking to Put First-Party Games in Day and Date': PS Plus Rejects Xbox Game Pass Model
Can't wait (and pay for) for Ghost of Yotei.
Re: Interview: Final Fantasy Tactics Veterans on Remastering an All-Time Classic RPG
I'm sad Matsuna hates pixels and went w/ that same ugly smear from Tactics Ogre...
Re: Atlus JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Tags on 1 Million Sales Since Launch
Insanely good game. Loved it and also loved Clair Obscure. I bought both for full price and think the both deserve to be played by any turn-based fan.
Re: Atelier's New PS5 Protagonist Looks Like a VTuber, And That's Fine by Us
@AhmadSumadi
Totally into turn-based Atelier.
Re: Atelier's New PS5 Protagonist Looks Like a VTuber, And That's Fine by Us
WHAT???? A new Atelier already? And turn-based? I'm in.
Returning characters but no Ryza or Klaudia? da heck
Re: 'People Are Less Willing to Pay': Dev Speaks Out Against Day One Releases on PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass
Gamepass is the reason we are seeing $70/80/90 games now.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Elden Ring Nightreign?
8/9 I would say. Much more enjoyable as a part-based game. Even with randos though that experience varies.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster's Expensive Collector's Box Doesn't Include the Game
LOL
Thats a new low.
Re: Fantasy Life i Is Bringing Big Improvements to Its Camera, Based on Player Feedback
Good change. Camera is needlessly limited.
Re: Switch 2 RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Rated for PS5
Been wondering if they did away with crafting in this one? Would be a pretty strange change for a Rune Factory but it sounds like farming has been tuned way down?
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign Will Make Solo Play Easier Next Week
@Michael2008ish Would so love a Vagrant Story remake or even remaster with more modern controls. I had it as a teenager and didnt get to finish it.
I've come back to it a time or two but an update would be very welcome.
Re: Expedition 33 Could Get Much Requested Photo Mode in Future Update on PS5
@dskatter Something like that would be perfect. It just seems like it's always on (in most games) and takes over the Share button with no option to disable.
Re: Expedition 33 Could Get Much Requested Photo Mode in Future Update on PS5
I hate photo mode so much. A button that could be used for other things but every game seems to require I use for photos and accidentally hit at least once per session.
Re: Dragon Quest 12 Still in Limbo as Another Dragon Quest Day Has Nothing to Show
Soon.
and
When it is ready.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (PS5) - Level-5 Returns with Its Most Addictive RPG Yet
@darreb510 There is but it's not great. Second player can control Trip, the bird companion.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (PS5) - Level-5 Returns with Its Most Addictive RPG Yet
I'm in the home stretches of this one and loved it. At so many points it reminded me of Dragon Quest - Solid 9/10 for me. Makes me want to play DQ Builders again.
Re: Hundreds of Thousands Living a Fantasy Life in Level-5's Grand Return
Truly amazing game. 40hrs in and loving it.
Re: Site News: Where's Our Fantasy Life i PS5 Review?
I'd say more similar to a traditional jrpg. @dalamar
Re: New Indie JRPG Showcase Promises 40 Trailers and One Big Reveal Next Week
Some of the best games are indies. Looking forward to it.
Re: Hope for Suikoden Fans as Suikoden 1 & 2 Remaster Sales Are 'Extremely Strong'
Loved remaster. Make Suikoden 6 play more like Suikoden 2 and I'm there.
Re: Xbox RPG Avowed Should Be a Much Improved Game Once It Comes to PS5
The npcs really drone on. It was a bit of a slog.
Re: First Fantasy Life i Review Is Super Positive, PS5 RPG Can Take 100 Hours to Fully Complete
Looking forward to this one. Been waiting since the first announcement.
Re: Dragon Quest 12 Still Lives as Series' Annual Celebration Approaches
Dragon Quest 1&2 merging into Dragon Quest 12...
Re: Capcom Is Unstoppable, Confirms Eighth Consecutive Year of Record Financial Results
How about Dragons Dogma 2 DLC?
Re: FromSoftware Wants to Explain Elden Ring Nightreign to You Again
Worth noting that the game can also can be played single-player.
Re: Opinion: If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
Bought a pro a few weeks ago for this very reason.
Re: PS5 Pro Is No Longer the Most Expensive Console You Can Buy
Microsoft was already having a hard time I’ll loading these things. Good move.
Re: Xbox Now Selling PS5 Games for $80, Joins Switch 2 in Price Increase
Glad I got my PS5 Pro already. It's heaper than an Xbox? LOL
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Didn't Get Big DLC Because It's 'Boring' to Make
It's a huge game that was a masterpiece. It is good AS IS.