For anyone looking to go more in depth with gameplay, there are ton of deep dives on YouTube with the devs. Races, Classes, Subclasses, Combat, Alignment, there's a lot that's covered. And it all looks absolutely fantastic. As far as this article goes, I was missing the romance options and cheesy sex scenes of the RPGs of yesteryear, so I'm here for it.
Huh. Did anyone else not have any issues with this on PS5? I'm a little surprised by all the comments. I didn't have any problems on my playthrough, and thought it looked and played great. The story was the only thing I was let down by.
@redd214 I got one from Best Buy. Playstation Direct still wouldn't let me place the order for whatever reason. The screen would flash white for a split second and nothing else would happen. Weird, but at least I snagged it.
Nothing for me (I've had Dreams since launch, and haven't touched it in a year or two). Disappointing, but I'll still have a couple of titles to finish up before Baldur's Gate 3 takes over everything anyway.
I really want that controller. Hopefully it's not like the Hogwarts LE controller that was gone within seconds and then posted to eBay a few minutes later for $200.
Honestly, that sounds like just about the right date for this. I got my PS5 at launch, and it's been great, but a year and change from now I may actually be ready for an upgrade.
After the post-credits scene in the first game, I can't see how it would be anyone but Harry, which I'm fine with. Eddie hasn't been a villain in a long time, and the Venom movies have definitely diluted his character.
I liked the SNES version okay, though never finished it because there was no save system. I would, however, love to see the Genesis and even the Sega CD releases included here.
I've been playing on Graphics mode at 2-3 hours each session with no issues yet, and haven't noticed it running hotter than normal. My system is horizontal.
It wasn't for me. Well-produced but I was bored to tears after a few hours. I didn't care about what was happening, combat was monotonous, loot was boring. Glad others are enjoying it though.
@Tomato_Goose Quite a lot, yeah. I enjoyed the original well enough, but this one has some massive improvements, especially in how you power your parks. Campaign, movie-inspired scenarios, sandbox, all good.
Assassins in an Assassin's Creed game? Get outta here. Not super excited for the setting or lead character, but it'll be great to get back to the more traditional play style.
@pushL7 Same. Story (or at least the final act) was a little lame, but the combat and individual missions were fun. I soloed as Babs for the duration. I'll likely have another run at it sometime.
What are the chances the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster bundle gets a little drop? I know it just came out, but it's prime material for this type of sale.
I'm gonna go against the grain here and say I'm glad it wasn't in Legacy. I didn't really want another system shoehorned in to distract from the main experience. That being said, I'm also not really interested in this standalone game unless I hear amazing things.
Sackboy is fine. There's some nice level design and music, but it all gets pretty repetitive before too long. I don't have any interest in the other two, so it's a fairly typical month for me.
I played this on Xbox last year via Game Pass, and loved it. Just a fascinating story with a lot of paths to take. I haven't played the DLC (I don't think?) so I may give it another runthrough.
@NarutosBiggestFan Man, I loved Lego Dimensions. I wish they would do a digital-only rerelease, no toys or portal needed. Gameplay would need a bit of reworking, but I'd even shell out for DLC characters and packs.
@Mauzuri I really liked the first one but didn't finish it because the boss battles towards the final couple of chapters were too difficult, and just an absolute slog. I'd also like to learn more about the difficulty before committing to this.
I love Bill and Ted, but nothing could get me to replay this infuriatingly horrible mess. Check out AVGN's video if you're curious and save yourself a tenner.
The game is really good (and nothing at all like Avengers or Gotham Knights). The problem that all games are going to start running into is that at $70 a pop, players are going to be much, much more selective. Very few games, if any, are worth that asking price, especially when you start loading season passes on top.
I really enjoyed the game, but not enough to revisit with DLC. The storytelling and graphics were so hit or miss, and it was dragging a bit by the disappointing finale. I agree with the 7/10.
@Unlucky13 My TV apps are really clunky. We do use it for Amazon Prime as that stutters on PS5, but everything else goes through the system. It's much more streamlined and tends to look better too.
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Re: Baldur's Gate 3's Bear Sex Just the Tip of the 'Horny' Iceberg, Apparently
For anyone looking to go more in depth with gameplay, there are ton of deep dives on YouTube with the devs. Races, Classes, Subclasses, Combat, Alignment, there's a lot that's covered. And it all looks absolutely fantastic. As far as this article goes, I was missing the romance options and cheesy sex scenes of the RPGs of yesteryear, so I'm here for it.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Is Being Ported Backwards to Decade-Old PS4
Huh. Did anyone else not have any issues with this on PS5? I'm a little surprised by all the comments. I didn't have any problems on my playthrough, and thought it looked and played great. The story was the only thing I was let down by.
Re: Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console and DualSense Controller
@redd214 I got one from Best Buy. Playstation Direct still wouldn't let me place the order for whatever reason. The screen would flash white for a split second and nothing else would happen. Weird, but at least I snagged it.
Re: Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console and DualSense Controller
Infuriating. Wouldn't let me press Place Order for controller just 1 minute in. US.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2023 Announced
Nothing for me (I've had Dreams since launch, and haven't touched it in a year or two). Disappointing, but I'll still have a couple of titles to finish up before Baldur's Gate 3 takes over everything anyway.
Re: Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console and DualSense Controller
I really want that controller. Hopefully it's not like the Hogwarts LE controller that was gone within seconds and then posted to eBay a few minutes later for $200.
Re: Rumour: Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel Canned by Ubisoft
Great game. Terrible title. I always wondered if it hampered its sales. I would have liked a sequel.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Release Date Reportedly Slated for November 2024
Honestly, that sounds like just about the right date for this. I got my PS5 at launch, and it's been great, but a year and change from now I may actually be ready for an upgrade.
Re: King Kong Game Skull Island: Rise of Kong Announced for PS5, PS4
This looks Gollum-bad, but at least it's not full price I guess.
Re: Venom Is the Focus of Fresh Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Look
After the post-credits scene in the first game, I can't see how it would be anyone but Harry, which I'm fine with. Eddie hasn't been a villain in a long time, and the Venom movies have definitely diluted his character.
Re: Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection Finds a Way on PS5, PS4
I liked the SNES version okay, though never finished it because there was no save system. I would, however, love to see the Genesis and even the Sega CD releases included here.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Is Overheating and Crashing PS5 Consoles Completely
I've been playing on Graphics mode at 2-3 hours each session with no issues yet, and haven't noticed it running hotter than normal. My system is horizontal.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Diablo 4?
It wasn't for me. Well-produced but I was bored to tears after a few hours. I didn't care about what was happening, combat was monotonous, loot was boring. Glad others are enjoying it though.
Re: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Publisher Is Refunding All Physical PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders
The original was simultaneously flawed and phenomenal. I'd love to see a remaster on console.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023 Announced
@Tomato_Goose Quite a lot, yeah. I enjoyed the original well enough, but this one has some massive improvements, especially in how you power your parks. Campaign, movie-inspired scenarios, sandbox, all good.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023 Announced
Eh, nothing for me personally. Already own JWE2, zero interest in NBA, already played Trek to Yomi on Game Pass. It was ok.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage First Gameplay Looks Much More Traditional, Stabs October Release Date
Assassins in an Assassin's Creed game? Get outta here. Not super excited for the setting or lead character, but it'll be great to get back to the more traditional play style.
Re: The Plucky Squire Looks Absolutely Wonderful in New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
This looks great! I hadn't heard of it before, but it's absolutely on my radar now.
Re: If You Like Journey, You Need to See Sword of the Sea on PS5
Indie Game: The Game
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Looks Godlike in First PS5 Gameplay Reveal
I wanted to like the original, but everything felt so stiff and bland. This is looking good so far.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Swings Back with Stunning PS5 Gameplay Trailer
So stoked for this. The original and Miles are two of my all-time favorites, and this looks phenomenal. Thank Jeebus for current gen only development.
Re: Global Superstar Nicolas Cage Is Coming to PS5, PS4 Horror Hit Dead by Daylight
Oh man. I'm terrible at this game, but that's an absolutely phenomenal reveal.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?
Fantastic so far (on Shattered Moon) with no performance issues. Looks great, plays great. Movement and combat are so much smoother than the original.
Re: Gotham Knights Updated with New Kelvin Incident Raid for Free on PS5
@pushL7 Same. Story (or at least the final act) was a little lame, but the combat and individual missions were fun. I soloed as Babs for the duration. I'll likely have another run at it sometime.
Re: PS Store's Gigantic Golden Week Sale Set to Return Very Soon
What are the chances the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster bundle gets a little drop? I know it just came out, but it's prime material for this type of sale.
Re: PlayStation Is No Longer Officially Verified on Twitter
@GorosBat This may come as a shock, but everything isn't made according to just your wants and interests.
Re: Standalone Harry Potter Quidditch Game Announced
I'm gonna go against the grain here and say I'm glad it wasn't in Legacy. I didn't really want another system shoehorned in to distract from the main experience. That being said, I'm also not really interested in this standalone game unless I hear amazing things.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for April 2023?
Sackboy is fine. There's some nice level design and music, but it all gets pretty repetitive before too long. I don't have any interest in the other two, so it's a fairly typical month for me.
Re: Mini Review: Citizen Sleeper (PS5) - Solemn Yet Satisfying Sci-Fi Storytelling
I played this on Game Pass last year, and found it very engrossing. I'll probably give it another run once it hits the sales.
Re: Poll: Did You Enjoy the Diablo 4 Beta?
I never had the time to wait in the virtual queue, so I didn't get to play. I'll check out the full release though.
Re: Interview: Octopath Traveler 2 Devs on Series Goals, the First Game Skipping PlayStation, and More
I'm hoping this one has less of a late game slog than the first. I never finished it due to the long, difficult boss battles you were flooded with.
Re: Acclaimed Indie RPG Citizen Sleeper Wakes Up on PS5, PS4 Later This Month
I played this on Xbox last year via Game Pass, and loved it. Just a fascinating story with a lot of paths to take. I haven't played the DLC (I don't think?) so I may give it another runthrough.
Re: Skywalker Saga-Style LEGO Harry Potter Reportedly En Route
@NarutosBiggestFan Man, I loved Lego Dimensions. I wish they would do a digital-only rerelease, no toys or portal needed. Gameplay would need a bit of reworking, but I'd even shell out for DLC characters and packs.
Re: Funko Pop Tossing Over $30 Million Worth of Stock into a Landfill
Beanie Babies 2.0, now with more soullessness.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Octopath Traveler 2?
@Mauzuri I really liked the first one but didn't finish it because the boss battles towards the final couple of chapters were too difficult, and just an absolute slog. I'd also like to learn more about the difficulty before committing to this.
Re: Cyberpunk CRPG Gamedec Logs Imminent PS5 Release
This looks right up my alley in several ways. I'm down.
Re: The Expanse: A Telltale Series Centers Around a Bloody Mutiny in Space
The Expanse is phenomenal and deserves more than a Telltale style game. I'll give it a shot, but color me underwhelmed.
Re: Dude! Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection Is Out on PS5, PS4 Now
I love Bill and Ted, but nothing could get me to replay this infuriatingly horrible mess. Check out AVGN's video if you're curious and save yourself a tenner.
Re: Life Is Strange's Don't Nod Reshapes the World in Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
I'll definitely give it a whirl. I'm really hoping for more Life Is Strange in the future. True Colors was stellar.
Re: Social Strategy Marvel's Midnight Suns Was a Critical Darling But Commercial Flop
The game is really good (and nothing at all like Avengers or Gotham Knights). The problem that all games are going to start running into is that at $70 a pop, players are going to be much, much more selective. Very few games, if any, are worth that asking price, especially when you start loading season passes on top.
Re: Deadpool Deals Big Damage in Marvel's Midnight Suns Next Week
I really enjoyed the game, but not enough to revisit with DLC. The storytelling and graphics were so hit or miss, and it was dragging a bit by the disappointing finale. I agree with the 7/10.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Announced
Eh. I already own/platted Fallen Order, don't care for Axiom Verge, and couldn't get into FO76. Maybe I'll give it another shot.
Re: Paramount Plus Starts Streaming to PS5 in USA
@Unlucky13 My TV apps are really clunky. We do use it for Amazon Prime as that stutters on PS5, but everything else goes through the system. It's much more streamlined and tends to look better too.
Re: Harry Potter Game Hogwarts Legacy Looks Like Pure PS5 Magic in Huge Showcase
@Hindenburg I'm sorry you have no imagination or sense of adventure or wonder. Enjoy the next Call of Duty I guess.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The Witcher 3's PS5 Upgrade?
I usually pay zero attention to fps, but I think the RT mode for this makes everything so choppy that it's nearly unplayable.
Re: 22 New PS5, PS4 Games Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Nothing for me, but glad others are excited.
Re: Marvel's Midnight Suns (PS5) - Heroic Social Strategy Experiment Is Almost Super
I'm really looking forward to giving this a go, but also am not willing to pay even close to full price for it.
Re: Insomniac Raises Pulses with Unprompted Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 GIF
Oh man, I had forgotten that Tony Todd was voicing Venom. Now I'm excited all over again.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2022?
Way better than I expected! There are quite a few games I'm hyped for.
Re: Don't Forget, Platform Fighter Divine Knockout Is Free with PS Plus Today
Hard, hard pass. We need a good, long break from games like these.