This was the rare case where I preorder a game. The demo sold me thoroughly and I knew it would be good. Other developers should take note on the power of demos.
@Jayslow 100%. Valhalla sucked mainly because the setting was drab and boring to me. The equipment was mostly stupid looking, leathers and cloth and running around looking like you are wearing 10 fabric coats at the same time. This has potential to have badass weapons and armor and a great setting. I probably won't finish it, but will get a good 50 hours of fun in before I move to the next game and that's just fine to me. I'm hoping the main character is quick and nimble amd can flip over *****.
@Totheteeth Two was the worst imo and nothing to do with it not being open world. Too many assets were reused over and over and it became repetitive. The characters were cool though and I enjoyed the fighting.
I bet it slips to Q1 2025. Bioware is gone if this isn't a huge success. I'm rooting for them. I have loved the Dragon Age series for a long time. I personally thought Inquisition was excellent and DAO is in my top 10 of all time
@Hyena_socks It's Unicorn Overlord, not Overload lol. And yes there are mentions of a legendary unicorn so far so I think there will actually be something about them later on.
@NotSoCryptic They don't provide support for issues with physical games either and yeah I didn't come here for a debate or passive aggressive insults so last reply you'll get from me
@NotSoCryptic It's not the price increase, it's the no refund policy and no support when you have issues. Sorry you wrote a book after your assumption though.
For the first time since plus was available, I'm letting my account lapse. Tired of Sony and their anti consumer policies. I think I have 6 more months
@Ward_ting Yeah I shut off my renewal. Probably an unpopular opinion here, but I'm about done with Playstation due to their lack of consumer friendly service. Poor support if you have issues with anything, no refunds, and now a price hike on the service, it was just the final straw for me. I'm heading to PC at last. Now all the big games get released on PC eventually so not really missing out on much.
Awaken Realms is a large campaign board game company and makes excellent games. They also own Gamefound which is a board game centric Kickstarter. They're a pretty neat company and hope to see this be a success for them.
I would caution people about getting this day one. I'm loving the game but please wait for the all clear from reviewers that is playable before spending your money. PS generally doesn't offer refunds or support that is worth anything if you have issues. Hopefully it's a smooth launch.
@Vega37 Disagree. I don't buy $70 games. That has made me stop buying those games day 1. After the initial fomo wears off, it's easier to wait. And then games like Horizon FW or Ratchet and Clank that I would have bought in the past, they were on PS plus. They lost $120 just off those 2 games from me. Maybe they make it up on the extra 10 bucks off of everyone else and I'm a rare case, I don't know. But the price hike was a wake up call for me on how much money I was spending just to play a game on release that was inferior in a lot of cases to the game you get months or a year later.
My brother moved to game fly after the hike. So there is another example. I just wonder if the hike is really helping the bottom line. How many more me's are out there?
@cassiel Yes, I have reinstalled the game at Square Enix's request and the same thing is happening. Now they want me to rebuild the database on the PS5. I'm dubious whether this will work but I am going to try it anyways. I am using Performande mode, which is supposed to be less strenuous than the graphics mode, but I will try graphics to see if there is still problems.
@my_dude I don't believe it is a PS5 issue as every other game works perfect. Never had an overheating message and again this happens sometimes when cold booting the game, so it's not overheating. I even checked the vents and its super clean. Square Enix support did say there are other users reporting these issues but it seems the number is very small. Thanks for the well wishes.
I play on performance mode and the game crashes constantly. It has nothing to do with overheating as it happens right after booting the game up sometimes. Last night was the final straw, I can't even complete a battle.
Contacted Square enix support and I've tried all the usual stuff except rebuilding the database. So I'll be doing that this evening I guess. Pretty disappointed, it seems like only a very small amount of users are being impacted by this.
@NEStalgia Things change and evolve. It's not like XV was just like XII or XII was just like IX. FF is what Square Enix makes it. It's their baby and good on them for having a new direction and making it good. Their job is to make money and this game is going to make a shipload.
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Re: Unicorn Overlord (PS5) - An Utterly Brilliant Strategy RPG
This was the rare case where I preorder a game. The demo sold me thoroughly and I knew it would be good. Other developers should take note on the power of demos.
Re: MLB The Show 24 Adds Female Ballplayers to RPG-Inspired Road to the Show
Totally making a Geena Davis character
Re: Rumour: Assassin's Creed Red Is Starting to Sound a Lot Like Valhalla
@Jayslow 100%. Valhalla sucked mainly because the setting was drab and boring to me. The equipment was mostly stupid looking, leathers and cloth and running around looking like you are wearing 10 fabric coats at the same time. This has potential to have badass weapons and armor and a great setting. I probably won't finish it, but will get a good 50 hours of fun in before I move to the next game and that's just fine to me. I'm hoping the main character is quick and nimble amd can flip over *****.
Re: Rumour: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Finally, Finally Release Later This Year
@Totheteeth Two was the worst imo and nothing to do with it not being open world. Too many assets were reused over and over and it became repetitive. The characters were cool though and I enjoyed the fighting.
Re: Rumour: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Finally, Finally Release Later This Year
I bet it slips to Q1 2025. Bioware is gone if this isn't a huge success. I'm rooting for them. I have loved the Dragon Age series for a long time. I personally thought Inquisition was excellent and DAO is in my top 10 of all time
Re: Hands On: Unicorn Overlord Has the Potential to Be One of 2024's Best RPGs
@Hyena_socks It's Unicorn Overlord, not Overload lol. And yes there are mentions of a legendary unicorn so far so I think there will actually be something about them later on.
Re: Hands On: Unicorn Overlord Has the Potential to Be One of 2024's Best RPGs
This game is incredible. I've already spent 6 hours in the demo and it seems like there is a lot more. Wow.
Re: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) - Strong Sequel Seeks a New Direction
Thanks for confirming I should wait for the PC version
Re: Pacific Drive (PS5) - The Car Is the Reasonably Priced Star of Deep, Dense Survival Game
@quintumply does this have steering wheel support?
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo?
The demo was fun. Was awesome to find the hidden Comet materia and play as Sephiroth. Will wait for PC release though.
Re: Poll: How Do You Feel About All of the Xbox Multiplatform Rumours?
Just waiting for Valve to release the Steam Home Deck so Sony will have some real competition hardware wise
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Demo Out Now, Junon Update Coming Before Full Release
@JB_Whiting I was thinking this too. It looks like the last one and not really upgraded for PS5.
Re: Sony Has Stopped Updating PS Plus' Subscriber Numbers
@NotSoCryptic They don't provide support for issues with physical games either and yeah I didn't come here for a debate or passive aggressive insults so last reply you'll get from me
Re: Sony Has Stopped Updating PS Plus' Subscriber Numbers
@NotSoCryptic It's not the price increase, it's the no refund policy and no support when you have issues. Sorry you wrote a book after your assumption though.
Re: Sony Has Stopped Updating PS Plus' Subscriber Numbers
For the first time since plus was available, I'm letting my account lapse. Tired of Sony and their anti consumer policies. I think I have 6 more months
Re: PSVR2 Is 'Important' to Sony, But 'PS5 Is the Core'
Wish they didn't make me sick
Re: PS Plus Subscribers Can Get $30/£30 Off Two PS5 Products from Sony's Official Store
I'd rather you backtrack on the ps plus price increase
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2023?
@Ward_ting Yeah I shut off my renewal. Probably an unpopular opinion here, but I'm about done with Playstation due to their lack of consumer friendly service. Poor support if you have issues with anything, no refunds, and now a price hike on the service, it was just the final straw for me. I'm heading to PC at last. Now all the big games get released on PC eventually so not really missing out on much.
Re: Open World Action RPG Tainted Grail Is Adventuring to PS5 Next Year
Awaken Realms is a large campaign board game company and makes excellent games. They also own Gamefound which is a board game centric Kickstarter. They're a pretty neat company and hope to see this be a success for them.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Mortal Kombat 1?
Will avoid due to DLC practices
Re: Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways DLC Shows Off Ada's Moves in Launch Trailer
@Americansamurai1 Oh alright... been too long since I played it (Gamecube).
And here I thought they were going to add the little girl saying "You're all going to die down here"
Re: Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways DLC Shows Off Ada's Moves in Launch Trailer
Is that the laser chamber from the Resident Evil movie? Wth!
Re: Site News: Where's Our Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Review?
A komplete game comes to those who wait, remember this folks
Re: Video: We've Been Playing PS5 Games On a 200" 4K Projector Screen, and It's Insane
I use a Formovie Theater ust 4k laser and it's glorious
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - One of the Greatest RPGs of Our Time
Crazy how many people in these comments are on the fence. I'm on act 2 (on PC) and man oh man is it incredible.
Re: Mini Review: Lost Eidolons (PS5) - Solid Fire Emblem-Esque Strategy Is Rough Around the Edges
I love these types of games so I'll probably give this a roll in the hay
Re: PS Portal's Battery Life Aiming to Match PS5 Controller
I've been asking for this for awhile. Except with OLED. Grrr why didn't they just go all the way?
Re: PS5 Release of Baldur's Gate 3 Will Mirror the PC Version at Launch and Beyond
I would caution people about getting this day one. I'm loving the game but please wait for the all clear from reviewers that is playable before spending your money. PS generally doesn't offer refunds or support that is worth anything if you have issues. Hopefully it's a smooth launch.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Guide: The Beginner's Resource
This game is incredible. Been playing on PC and haven't been this hooked on a game in a while.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Studios Has No Interest in Being Acquired
@Vega37 Disagree. I don't buy $70 games. That has made me stop buying those games day 1. After the initial fomo wears off, it's easier to wait. And then games like Horizon FW or Ratchet and Clank that I would have bought in the past, they were on PS plus. They lost $120 just off those 2 games from me. Maybe they make it up on the extra 10 bucks off of everyone else and I'm a rare case, I don't know. But the price hike was a wake up call for me on how much money I was spending just to play a game on release that was inferior in a lot of cases to the game you get months or a year later.
My brother moved to game fly after the hike. So there is another example. I just wonder if the hike is really helping the bottom line. How many more me's are out there?
Re: Poll: Will You Be Muting Your PS5's Beep?
Keeping the beep so I can hear the PS come on when I'm activating remote play from another room
Re: As Rumoured, Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC Pack Adds Homelander, Peacemaker, and More
MK fans are now conditioned to accept this DLC before the game release crap
Re: PS5's Remote Play Portable Appears to Leak Online
No OLED is a no-go. My phone and PSPlay is better.
Re: New Usage Terms Let You Use Creations Outside of Dreams as End of Live Service Approaches
I remember when PushSquare was talking about this game like it was going to change the industry. Too bad it didn't live up to its potential.
Re: Reaction: What Happens to PlayStation if Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard?
@CKFilms Yep. No reason with their skill they can't create a CoD competitor. I always liked Killzone better than CoD anyways.
Re: 18 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
@Anke Snowrunner is soo good with a steering wheel!
Re: Immortals of Aveum Gameplay Unpacked in Maximalist PS5, PS4 Overview Trailer
A new IP with a lead character that is male?!....I kid, I kid.
Looks pretty cool. I'll check the reviews when it releases and probably wait for it to come down off of a $70 price tag.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Trailer Is a Total Knockout, Smoke and Rain Confirmed
@ear_wig Yeah the robots are my favorites, wish they would all come back this time
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Trailer Is a Total Knockout, Smoke and Rain Confirmed
Cool, I'll add 15 months to the release date and get it around then
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Update 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
@cassiel Yes, I have reinstalled the game at Square Enix's request and the same thing is happening. Now they want me to rebuild the database on the PS5. I'm dubious whether this will work but I am going to try it anyways. I am using Performande mode, which is supposed to be less strenuous than the graphics mode, but I will try graphics to see if there is still problems.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Update 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
@my_dude I don't believe it is a PS5 issue as every other game works perfect. Never had an overheating message and again this happens sometimes when cold booting the game, so it's not overheating. I even checked the vents and its super clean. Square Enix support did say there are other users reporting these issues but it seems the number is very small. Thanks for the well wishes.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Update 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
@Neptunes No, horizontal, disc version, ton of airflow.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Update 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
I play on performance mode and the game crashes constantly. It has nothing to do with overheating as it happens right after booting the game up sometimes. Last night was the final straw, I can't even complete a battle.
Contacted Square enix support and I've tried all the usual stuff except rebuilding the database. So I'll be doing that this evening I guess. Pretty disappointed, it seems like only a very small amount of users are being impacted by this.
Re: Kit Your PS5 Out in LeBron James Designed Decals from 27th July
@TheCollector316 Nah not really cool for most US Basketball fans either lol
Re: Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
@NEStalgia Things change and evolve. It's not like XV was just like XII or XII was just like IX. FF is what Square Enix makes it. It's their baby and good on them for having a new direction and making it good. Their job is to make money and this game is going to make a shipload.
Re: Devil May Cry Designer Crafts Magnum Opus with Final Fantasy 16
@Matroska Whoa really? That's awesome. She is freaking hard, I don't have the time to try to beat her without getting hit lol
Re: Devil May Cry Designer Crafts Magnum Opus with Final Fantasy 16
June 11th? It's already been out a week?
Re: Translucent Faceplates Finally Make PS5 Look Stunning
Wayyy too much money
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Demo?
It's so good. Refreshing to see a company with this polished of a game and this much confidence. It's going to crush when reviews roll in.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Diablo 4?
I'll play it when it's cheap