My big releases for the rest of the year are SW Outlaws, LiS Double Exposure, Astro Bot and Metaphor. I'm also still hholding out hope for Bloodlines 2 and am curious about Funko Fusion.
I enjoyed the first game even though I know nothing about the anime/manga. I may check this out, though it does really look exactly like the previous entry.
@Mustoe Before the Storm and True Colors (which brought tears to my eyes at the climax, a rarity for a video game) were both excellent. 2 was fine. Not bad at all, but it didn't hit me in the feels the same way as the others, and the episodes dragged a bit.
Why wouldn't you want to show your new game off on the current gen console? I'm sure the only real difference is resolution and maybe frame rate but still, wild.
@Stickleman I upgraded my PS Plus Essential version around 6 pm last night. It was a bug in the storefront that wasn't allowing the upgrade at first. If you own it, whether or not you purchased it, you should be able to upgrade at this point.
I thought 2 was great. Legion was an interesting on-paper idea that shouldn't have made it into production as it was. It was okay just sticking to the main mission and doing a quick run-through, but the lack of a solid story or interesting protags, along with the awkward generated dialogue and voices, made it a boring slog for the most part. I like the universe it set up, so I'm a little sad to see it go.
I gave Immortals a rent and it got really old really quick, so I won't be going back. Skul isn't really my type of game. That leaves Minecraft Legends, which I guess I'll give a shot. Overall not a great month for me. Maybe next time.
The beta was both much better than I expected and pretty boring. I may screw around with it a little more after some patches and a big price drop, because pirates.
It was the repetition that killed it for me. I had fun for a couple of hours and then it wore off and crashed hard, and there was no great story or likable characters to fall back on. It also felt like a budget game with a AAA price tag.
@Matroska Yeah, I finished off the Granblue main story in about 15 hours, and that's all I'm going to do with it. Fun combat and character designs, but not worth the absolute grind it would be to get to the true ending. The story was weak as it was.
I have a soft spot for Spiders games, so I'm looking forward to trying Steelrising, especially after learning it has difficulty settings unlike most Soulslikes. The other two I'll give an obligatory try but don't really have any interest.
@Deoxyr1bose A niche game with a dedicated audience is exactly the reason it didn't get a physical release. It's not the kind of game someone randomly picks off the shelf. They'd end up with a ton of unsold product. The fans will buy the digital release regardless.
@tangyzesty I've been through Act 3 twice with zero issues, other than some minor screen tearing along the bottom of the screen at times. What are you on about?
Between this corpo-speak and "fun and interesting" AI NPCs, they should probably have their execs zip it and take a step back until they can at least release a gameplay trailer.
@AndroidBango It's almost like a precursor to a cyberpunk setting. The technology isn't widespread enough to be considered cyberpunk, but the society is on its way.
I've played this for months, first on GamePass and now on Steam Deck, and never spent a dime outside of the sale price I paid for the game. There's plenty to do and it's a fun, chill time. I don't know why everyone is so down on it, but I'm looking forward to the updates.
BG3 took the spot of my favorite all-time game. Spent over 90 hours on my first playthrough without breaking to play anything else. I've never been as engrossed or immersed in a game.
As a massive RoboCop fan, I'm absolutely going to play this, but I'm a little sad it seems to be missing the social satire that made the first film so great.
I love Poirot and Orient Express, and mystery games to boot. I'll have an eye on this, but am nervous about the contemporary update, "added twists", and sidekick.
Also, I'll say again for anyone looking for in-depth game mechanics: There are a lot of great videos with the devs on YouTube covering every aspect of gameplay if you seek them out.
@PhantomMenace84 There's a pretty simple solution to all of this: Don't play it. Don't even read about it. Not every game is made to appeal to every person. This one isn't for you? Shrug it off and move on.
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Re: The PS5 Remaster Everyone Asked for Is Finally Happening
Upgrade path or gtfo.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Most Anticipated PS5 Game for the Second Half of 2024?
My big releases for the rest of the year are SW Outlaws, LiS Double Exposure, Astro Bot and Metaphor. I'm also still hholding out hope for Bloodlines 2 and am curious about Funko Fusion.
Re: Dr Disrespect Admits Messages to Minor 'Leaned Too Much in the Direction' of Impropriety
Gross. I seriously hope to never have to hear about this stain again.
Re: Epic Mickey PS5, PS4 Remaster Gets a 24th September Release Date
I've never played the original and I'm kind of a nerd about Disney, so I'm in.
Re: Embracer Group Reportedly Closes Alone in the Dark Developer Pieces Interactive
Alone in the Dark was a really solid game with a disappointing finale. I wish it had worked out better for them.
Re: Fairy Tail 2 Brings the Anime Franchise Back as an Action RPG on PS5, PS4 This Year
I enjoyed the first game even though I know nothing about the anime/manga. I may check this out, though it does really look exactly like the previous entry.
Re: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Is a Detective PS5 Game with a Supernatural Side
@Mustoe Sure. There's a side character from the original game that has a role, but other than that there are no ties to the previous titles.
Re: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Is a Detective PS5 Game with a Supernatural Side
@nessisonett To be fair, Max wasn't really a part of Chloe's life when she was killed.
Re: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Is a Detective PS5 Game with a Supernatural Side
@Mustoe Before the Storm and True Colors (which brought tears to my eyes at the climax, a rarity for a video game) were both excellent. 2 was fine. Not bad at all, but it didn't hit me in the feels the same way as the others, and the episodes dragged a bit.
Re: Trails through Daybreak Demo Out Now, Progress Carries to the Full RPG
Why wouldn't you want to show your new game off on the current gen console? I'm sure the only real difference is resolution and maybe frame rate but still, wild.
Re: Big New PS5, PC Shooter Concord Has an Uphill Battle Ahead of It
@nessisonett Exactly. He brought that to his Avengers movies and it never left the MCU, then everything else started copying the style. It's so tired.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Sea of Thieves on PS5?
@CieloAzure Look at you with your big boy pants on. 🙄
Re: Hands On: Fallout 4 Next-Gen Runs Great on PS5, But Some Old Problems Persist
@Stickleman I upgraded my PS Plus Essential version around 6 pm last night. It was a bug in the storefront that wasn't allowing the upgrade at first. If you own it, whether or not you purchased it, you should be able to upgrade at this point.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Fallout 4's Next-Gen Version?
As soon as Sony lets me upgrade, sure.
Re: Fallout 4 Next Gen Version Is Out Now on PS5, Xbox, and PC
Ugh, it's trying to charge me for everything. I have the PS Plus version but purchased the Season Pass separately. Absolute BS.
Re: Rumour: Watch Dogs Is Dead, and Legion Reportedly Killed It
I thought 2 was great. Legion was an interesting on-paper idea that shouldn't have made it into production as it was. It was okay just sticking to the main mission and doing a quick run-through, but the lack of a solid story or interesting protags, along with the awkward generated dialogue and voices, made it a boring slog for the most part. I like the universe it set up, so I'm a little sad to see it go.
Re: Tales of the Shire Turns The Lord of the Rings into a Hobbit Life Sim
Love the concept, hate the art direction.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Expected to Release Around 2027, Says Square Enix
I was hoping for 2026. I wouldn't be surprised if there were an Intergrade type DLC for Vincent in the meantime.
Re: Looks Like Minecraft Will Get a Native PS5 Version Soon
I'm hoping this will somehow fix the completely broken DLC we wasted money on recently. Looking at you, Path of the Jedi and Universal Studios.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for April 2024?
I gave Immortals a rent and it got really old really quick, so I won't be going back. Skul isn't really my type of game. That leaves Minecraft Legends, which I guess I'll give a shot. Overall not a great month for me. Maybe next time.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Skull and Bones?
The beta was both much better than I expected and pretty boring. I may screw around with it a little more after some patches and a big price drop, because pirates.
Re: Immortals of Aveum Cost $125 Million, Branded a 'Truly Awful Idea'
It was the repetition that killed it for me. I had fun for a couple of hours and then it wore off and crashed hard, and there was no great story or likable characters to fall back on. It also felt like a budget game with a AAA price tag.
Re: Preview: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Feels Like a Strong Step Forward from Remake
@Matroska Yeah, I finished off the Granblue main story in about 15 hours, and that's all I'm going to do with it. Fun combat and character designs, but not worth the absolute grind it would be to get to the true ending. The story was weak as it was.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?
I love the characters, so I'm sure I'll play it one day, but it will have to be on a deep, deep discount.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for February 2024 Announced
I have a soft spot for Spiders games, so I'm looking forward to trying Steelrising, especially after learning it has difficulty settings unlike most Soulslikes. The other two I'll give an obligatory try but don't really have any interest.
Re: Nearly 5,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Colossal Christmas Sale
@Deoxyr1bose A niche game with a dedicated audience is exactly the reason it didn't get a physical release. It's not the kind of game someone randomly picks off the shelf. They'd end up with a ton of unsold product. The fans will buy the digital release regardless.
Re: Bethesda Has Delayed Fallout 4's PS5 Version to Next Year
I'm really looking forward to this. I always assumed it would release closer to the Amazon series.
Re: 'Florida Joker' Would Like a Word Regarding That GTA 6 Reveal Trailer
You keep saying Jared Leto, but the eyes and mouth are obviously Heath Ledger. Also this guy is a moron.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Update 5 Is Monstrous, Adds an Entire Epilogue, New Difficulty Settings, and Much More
Sure wish I'd known about this epilogue before I deleted my first character's clear save...
Re: Forget Kong, GameMill's The Walking Dead: Destinies Could Be Amongst 2023's Worst
I hate that people will still spend money on this for the memes and lols. Game Mill needs to be vanished.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Physical Deluxe Edition Announced, Is Two Discs on PS5
@tangyzesty I've been through Act 3 twice with zero issues, other than some minor screen tearing along the bottom of the screen at times. What are you on about?
Re: Suicide Squad Returns with All-New PS5 Gameplay
I still can't get past Captain Boomerang and King Shark maining guns. The laziness.
Re: GTA Publisher Lays Out Complex Entertainment Per-Hour Pricing Algorithm
Between this corpo-speak and "fun and interesting" AI NPCs, they should probably have their execs zip it and take a step back until they can at least release a gameplay trailer.
Re: RoboCop: Rogue City (PS5) - A Servicable Shooter for Nostalgia Enthusiasts
@AndroidBango It's almost like a precursor to a cyberpunk setting. The technology isn't widespread enough to be considered cyberpunk, but the society is on its way.
Re: Thirsty Suitors (PS5) - An Authentic, Entertaining Tale of Self Discovery
I played the demo and thought it was cool and different. I'll probably pick it up.
Re: Unlock Free Disney Dreamlight Valley Content on PS5, PS4 As the Release's Future Is Revealed
I've played this for months, first on GamePass and now on Steam Deck, and never spent a dime outside of the sale price I paid for the game. There's plenty to do and it's a fun, chill time. I don't know why everyone is so down on it, but I'm looking forward to the updates.
Re: Alan Wake 2 (PS5) - A Nightmare We Never Want to Wake Up From
@Terra_Custodes A 10 here is classified as Outstanding. Your interpretation doesn't have any bearing, and it all comes down to opinion anyway.
Re: Stunning PS5 Open Worlder Star Wars Outlaws Has Seemingly Been Delayed
I'm really looking forward to this, so if it takes longer for them to not screw it up, so be it.
Re: Poll: Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bugs are Apparently a Real Problem, But Have You Had Any?
At 70% completion. Had one crash after loading a save. Haven't noticed anything else.
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Baldur's Gate 3 Almost Tops Ever-Popular Sports Titles
BG3 took the spot of my favorite all-time game. Spent over 90 hours on my first playthrough without breaking to play anything else. I've never been as engrossed or immersed in a game.
Re: Super Popular Kids Show Bluey Gets Its Own PS5, PS4 Game In November
Bluey is fantastic and got my son (and wife and I) through a rough time a few years ago. I'll absolutely pick this up and play through it with them.
Re: Genesis Games Join Upcoming PS5, PS4 Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
Well now it's a must-have. Would it be too much to ask for the point-and-click Sega CD version?
Re: Sea of Stars (PS5) - PS Plus Extra's Retro-Inspired RPG Is the Whole Package
I like it well enough a couple of hours in, though I also just finished Chained Echoes, and that set a really high bar for retro RPGs.
Re: Dead or Alive, You Should Watch This RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Trailer
As a massive RoboCop fan, I'm absolutely going to play this, but I'm a little sad it seems to be missing the social satire that made the first film so great.
Re: PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
Mildly tempting, but honestly I would just pick up a Switch Lite if I'm hard up for on the go gaming.
Re: All Aboard! Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express Stops on PS5, PS4 This October
I love Poirot and Orient Express, and mystery games to boot. I'll have an eye on this, but am nervous about the contemporary update, "added twists", and sidekick.
Re: Is This Parody? Tom Holland, Chris Pratt Allegedly Lined Up for Jak & Daxter Movie
@BeerIsAwesome Just ended actually.
Re: 17 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Revealed for Huge Update Next Week
I'll play Sea of Stars for a couple of days before getting lost in Baldur's Gate. Nothing else for me.
Re: Larian Studios Pays Voice Actor to Make 'Sexy' Baldur's Gate 3 Sounds Using Hand, Mouth
Also, I'll say again for anyone looking for in-depth game mechanics: There are a lot of great videos with the devs on YouTube covering every aspect of gameplay if you seek them out.
Re: Larian Studios Pays Voice Actor to Make 'Sexy' Baldur's Gate 3 Sounds Using Hand, Mouth
@PhantomMenace84 There's a pretty simple solution to all of this: Don't play it. Don't even read about it. Not every game is made to appeal to every person. This one isn't for you? Shrug it off and move on.