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Re: Poll: Are You Sold on 007 First Light?

FantasyExplor3r88

The presentation was solid and looked next gen but somehow the gameplay didn't click with me much. Kinda looked boring in comparison with the Uncharted series. Too much walking and talking before for some actual gameplay kicked in, and I no longer have that kind of patience.

Re: Sony Studio Insomniac Inviting Interns to Cut Their Claws on Marvel's Wolverine for PS5

FantasyExplor3r88

I don't have high hopes for this one. The whole concept of making an entire game around Wolverine seems like a tough nut to crack. I'm wondering how they will design satisfying gameplay mechanics for this one when apparently all you can do is slash and slice up the enemies. I wish they discarded the Marvel universe and relied on their own ideas instead. That's the Insomniac I grew up to love.

Re: TV Show Review: The Last Of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 7 - Great Game Makes for Okay TV

FantasyExplor3r88

I'd say this whole tv adaptaion hasn't really worked out at all. The worst thing about the show is that Bella is no Ellie. She looks way younger than should be and sounds like an anoying teenager whereas Ellie in the game looked much more mature. Moreover, a lot of what made the game great has been altered or omitted in the show. I dont really think I will return to the show for a third season. At this rate, there is a possiblity the negative feedback from the community could also impact the third game, if it ever happens.

Re: Talking Point: Does Sony Really Need Some Kind of Summer Showcase?

FantasyExplor3r88

Their concentration on live service games has ruined this generation. They wasted so many resources and talent taking this pathway that now they have nothing to show 5 years into the generation. Another disappointing aspect of this generation has been its long long cross gen period which has led many developers not to take advantage of the new hardware properly. I do really hope they won't release the PS6 until Q4 2028. There's really no need for a new generation anytime soon.

Re: TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 1 - Structure Changes Keep Things Fresh

FantasyExplor3r88

I don'y know what but there's sth off with the show. The first season didnt click with me and neither did this episode. Goes on to show what a great job Naughty Dog has done that cant be easily replicated by a tv adaptation. Come to think of it, I believe the issue goes beyond this series as I can't remember any movie adaptaion of games in the past that actually worked.

Re: Alan Wake 2 Trapped in Financial Dark Place, 'Most' Development, Marketing Costs Recouped

FantasyExplor3r88

One of the most overrated games last year. Bored me to death, and tried so hard to convince myself to keep plodding through the game but gave up half way through. There were many issues the press did not cover. The enemies did not play a significant role in the game at all; You could easily skip them. The game play mechanics were awkward and I never found any joy in the fights. Alan's mind place and Saga's evidence board were counter intuitive and totally unnecessary. Don't get me wrong. I'm a huge remedy fan as witnessed by my profile picture, but I have to admit they dropped the ball badly with this one. I'm happy this game is struggling. It might make them reconsider their approach and go back to what made me and others a fan in the first place.

Re: Astro Bot PS5 Took 60 Developers Around Three Years to Make

FantasyExplor3r88

A game that reminds us of simpler times when games were fun without any live-service or in game transactions, a time when we didn't have to wait for a decade to get a sequel to a fan-favorite series. Fingers crossed this one is going to sell at least 10 million copies, so Sony will learn their lesson and change the way they make games.

Re: Upgraded PS5 Pro Planning to Be the Best Place to Play GTA 6

FantasyExplor3r88

I will hold off a decision untill I can clearly see what real life advantages the pro version could bring to the table. I highly dount ps5 pro will make a huge difference in the first batch of games as we barely have more than a couple of titles that have showcaded what the base system is capable of let alone the pro version.

Re: PS5 Accounted for Almost Half of All Console Sales in the UK Last Month

FantasyExplor3r88

Unfortunately, Sony is not taking advantage of the PS5 hype and has had some missteps this generation. We have not had a single announcement from the likes of Naughty Dog or Sucker punch this gen. During the ps3 era, they would have released at least two titles each. Next year, there is not one single major game from Sony's first party studios either. Actually, I wish there was some competition from Microsoft. I think Sony is beginning to feel cocky and make wrong moves one after another.