I’ve been looking forward to this game ever since I first saw it. I have a feeling I’ll have to choose between it and Ananta when they’re both out, however.
Honestly, I usually play my indie games on the Switch in handheld mode, but it also depends on the genre of the game. Some genres just feel better on a big screen with my PS5.
Voted for Code Vein II. Didn’t like it as much as I hoped, but it was still a fun game. Trails Beyond the Horizon was as disappointing as all recents games in the series have been for me.
I don’t really enjoy the automaton gameplay. I think the combat is really good, but having to build all those silly little contraptions annoys me and I’m probably going to wind up dropping this.
Been looking forward to this for awhile. Still disappointed with the change to “Dictator X” though. Seriously, they couldn’t have at least come up with some fake name?
I really liked the first Code Vein and will be getting this day one. As a side note: is Khayl back now, or do they just have him do random reviews every now and then?
@samueljoshua I don’t want to go into too much detail about why I hated the story due to possible spoiler concerns, but largely because of how much it was useless filler that relied on characters behaving like complete imbeciles, including several of Van’s closest friend’s actively attempting to murder him because of something someone else told them he did. Not to mention the ridiculous time-travel shenanigans that imposed useless “choices” that always resulted in the same result.
Honestly, the story has been going downhill for several games now and I don’t have any particularly high expectations that it’ll get better.
I did not like Split Fiction as much as I wanted to. The story was uninteresting and the characters were annoying. I still think A Way Out is my favorite Hazelight game.
I always felt like I should enjoy the Danganronpa games more than I do. Unfortunately the story tends to go off rails the longer the game goes on and they feature some truly insufferable characters.
The Daybreak games killed most of my interest in this series. I’ll still play this, but not with anywhere near the same anticipation and excitement I used to hold.
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Re: PS Plus Essential Games for March 2026 Announced
I do not like golf in either the real or virtual world.
Re: Legendary Anime Evangelion Is Getting a Brand New Series Written by NieR's Yoko Taro
I never liked Evangelion.
Re: Preview: This GTA-Inspired Anime Game Took Me by Surprise on PS5
I’ve been looking forward to this game ever since I first saw it. I have a feeling I’ll have to choose between it and Ananta when they’re both out, however.
Re: Mobile App Addictions Are Quickly Becoming a Serious Threat to Video Games, Report Claims
I basically don’t use my phone outside of breaks at work or when I’m away from home.
Re: Sony's Really Trying to Position PS5 as a Destination for Indie Games
Honestly, I usually play my indie games on the Switch in handheld mode, but it also depends on the genre of the game. Some genres just feel better on a big screen with my PS5.
Re: Layers of Fear 3 Is What Bloober Team Was Teasing All This Time
I don’t really have any interest in this unless it’s radically different from the first two games.
Re: PS5's Welcome Hub Updated to Promote Sony's Forthcoming FPS
My biggest takeaway from that screenshot is apparently Sammy has only turned Arknights Endfield on 18 times but played 121 hours.
Re: Mini Review: Dark Auction (PS5) - Compelling Visual Novel Makes Some Generative AI Missteps
I rather enjoyed the game. Had fun characters and an interesting story.
Re: Nioh 3's Bosses Took a Lot of Inspiration from Lies of P, Says Director
Enjoying Nioh 3 so far, but I can’t say that any of the bosses have really made much of an impact on me like Lies of P’s did.
Re: Magical Girls Action RPG Kernel Hearts Conjures a PS5 Version
Looks interesting enough to get on my radar.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (January 2026)
Voted for Code Vein II. Didn’t like it as much as I hoped, but it was still a fun game. Trails Beyond the Horizon was as disappointing as all recents games in the series have been for me.
Re: The Adventures of Elliot Release Date Locked in for 18th June on PS5
“with main character Elliot having to set off on a continent-spanning journey to rid the world of details”
Is that really what the plot is about? Him ridding the world of… details?
Re: Arknights: Endfield (PS5) - Automation Turns Busywork into Bliss
I don’t really enjoy the automaton gameplay. I think the combat is really good, but having to build all those silly little contraptions annoys me and I’m probably going to wind up dropping this.
Re: Honkai: Star Rail's Kafka, Blade Coming to Fortnite in Future Update
A crossover between my two most played live service games!
Re: One of PS5's Most Promising Adventure Games Gets a Playable Demo
Been looking forward to this for awhile. Still disappointed with the change to “Dictator X” though. Seriously, they couldn’t have at least come up with some fake name?
Re: Blackmail Is at the Centre of This Potentially Unsettling PS5 Game
@Czar_Khastik I think you’re being sarcastic as your name implies, but man, would that be one heck of a plot twist.
Re: Hands On: Highguard Is Real and Potentially Great on PS5
Not my kind of game at all, but good luck to everyone who’s playing.
Re: Code Vein 2 (PS5) - Repetitive Vampiric Soulslike May Still Sate Your Bloodlust
I really liked the first Code Vein and will be getting this day one. As a side note: is Khayl back now, or do they just have him do random reviews every now and then?
Re: Arguably the Worst Final Fantasy Game on PlayStation Turns 20 Years Old
Final Fantasy 8 is the worse.
Re: Rumour: GTA 6 Might Not Launch Physically at First to Avoid Leaks
Sounds like they’re testing the waters for future digital only releases.
Re: Captivating Historical Italian Adventure Becomes PS5 Console Exclusive to 'Deliver the Best Experience'
Haha. That bowl cut is so goofy.
Re: Anime-Infused Arcade Racer Screamer Just Looks Better and Better Ahead of PS5 Release
I haven’t played a racing game in quite awhile, but I’m definitely interested in this.
Re: Life Is Strange: Reunion Revives One of Gaming's Iconic Relationships on PS5
Never played any Life Is Strange game, but I heard from a friend that Chloe is one of the most obnoxious characters ever.
Re: Another God of War TV Series Cast Member Has Been Revealed
I genuinely don’t remember anything Sif did in the game.
Re: Artist Ilya Kushinov Teams Up with Atlus Alumni on Upcoming School RPG
@AndyKazama Exactly. Their games are always janky as heck, but I love them anyways.
Re: For the First Time Ever, the West Is Caught Up with Falcom's Massive Trails RPG Series
I have problems with the newer releases, but I still enjoy this series. A very momentous occasion.
Re: Former PS4 Exclusive Detroit: Become Human Has Now Sold 15 Million Copies
The same people complaining about AI better not have sided with the clankers in this game.
Re: Trails beyond the Horizon (PS5) - Trails Takes an Impressive Step Towards the End
@samueljoshua I don’t want to go into too much detail about why I hated the story due to possible spoiler concerns, but largely because of how much it was useless filler that relied on characters behaving like complete imbeciles, including several of Van’s closest friend’s actively attempting to murder him because of something someone else told them he did. Not to mention the ridiculous time-travel shenanigans that imposed useless “choices” that always resulted in the same result.
Honestly, the story has been going downhill for several games now and I don’t have any particularly high expectations that it’ll get better.
Re: Trails beyond the Horizon (PS5) - Trails Takes an Impressive Step Towards the End
Daybreak II’s story was one of the worst things I’ve ever experienced. Almost killed my enjoyment of this series. Really hope this is better.
Re: Try the Spiritual Successor to Parasite Eve, Coming to PS5 in 2026
This studios last game—Frontier Hunter: Ezra’s Wheel of Fortune—was very fun, so I am looking forward to this.
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
All these people complaining about E33 being overrated finally understand how I felt when Last of Us Part 2 won.
Re: Game of the Year: #3 - Split Fiction
I did not like Split Fiction as much as I wanted to. The story was uninteresting and the characters were annoying. I still think A Way Out is my favorite Hazelight game.
Re: Fans Can't Believe How Much Sword and Fairy 4's Remake Looks Like Clair Obscur
Considering the length of development times, I do not imagine that this was intentional.
Re: Game of the Year: #5 - Dispatch
Dispatch is a fun experience, but the actual gameplay isn’t enough for me to have it in my own top ten, let alone number five.
Re: Hope Prevails as Danganronpa Series Tops 10 Million Sales
I always felt like I should enjoy the Danganronpa games more than I do. Unfortunately the story tends to go off rails the longer the game goes on and they feature some truly insufferable characters.
Re: Game of the Year: #8 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
KCD2 is my second favorite game this year, so this is a low placement in my eyes.
Re: Game of the Year: #9 - The Alters
I have The Alters as my eighth best game of the year.
Re: PS5's Next Big Gacha Game Wants You to Take It for a Test Drive
I swear those faceless umbrella wielding enemies were in Ghostwire Tokyo.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
So long as AI remains useful it’s going to be used.
Re: Two Trails beyond the Horizon Demos Out Now, and One Is Exclusive to PS5, PS4
The Daybreak games killed most of my interest in this series. I’ll still play this, but not with anywhere near the same anticipation and excitement I used to hold.
Re: Zenless Zone Zero's Milestone Update Is One of the Most Generous in Gacha Gaming History
@get2sammyb I dropped ZZZ pretty early on, so I don’t know much about it, but is Jane supposed to look like a rat or am I seeing things?
Re: Poll: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2026?
Phantom Blade Zero, Lords of the Fallen 2, Code Vein 2, Crimson Desert, and Nioh 3 are my top five.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Year 2025
My Top 5 is as follows.
1: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
3: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
4: Hollow Knight: Silksong
5: Silent Hill F
Re: Capcom's Pragmata Is Out 24th April on PS5, Demo Coming Soon
The little clanker still gives me the creeps.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Cyberpunk 2077, 5 Years Later?
I haven’t played it since launch, but it was just okay. Didn’t really stand out in any way.
Re: PS5 Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit Launches in a Post-Silksong World in 2026
I’m willing to play just about any Metroidvania, so I’ll probably check this out.
Re: Romeo Is a Dead Man Will Be One of PS5's Craziest Action Games When It Launches in February
I have no idea what I just watched, but I know I want it.
Re: The Battle Bus Is Returning to Fortnite, and a Nostalgic Nicktoon Is Along for the Ride
I never really liked Danny Phantom.
Re: PS5 Exclusive Dino Shooter Code Violet Has Gone Gold, Delayed to January 2026
I’m definitely going to play this at some point, but probably not until it inevitably goes on sale.
Re: Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs?
Because it’s an arcade shooter. At least that’s why I’m not playing it.