They need to take their damn time and show the game when it is 99% ready. Tired of these prick tease trailers with no release dates. Plus, they can't afford to screw another game up, it will bury them. Will be third strike.
The game was average but I spent quite a bit of time with it. I didn't like how there was basically the same layout of the buildings in every city. I liked the gameplay, and the loot system though, though could have used more variety. The story was mildly entertaining. I expect a lot from this team going forward, they show some promise.
@QBGaming12 Dragon Age: Origins probably needs a huge overhaul like Mass Effect 1 got in Legendary Edition. I would totally pick it up though, one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
Introducing Dead Space: Galaxy. A new live service, open world MMO with enhanced social features, RPG, and looter mechanics. Rogue-like elements will ensure that the 5 hours of gameplay are extended in multiples of 10, as you grind your way to level 499. Season passes 1 and 2 are already planned, with enhanced weapons and cosmetics already on the pipeline. Get your Isaac's ready to take on the mutated hordes in Dead Space: Galaxy, launching in paid Beta December 2021.
@Spiders I don't mind dying and learning from it, I just hate replaying areas over again in my old age. My 1.5 hours every couple of days is too precious to replay stuff!
I'll buy a used Xbox in a few years when they're cheap and all the Bethesda stuff is on GamePass (if they're not a buggy mess which they probably will be). Will spend a few months playing through them, then will sell the Xbox to someone else.
Right now, these games are all a ways off though. But yeah Microsoft won't really make any money from me except for a few months of gamepass piddles.
This game is a masterpiece. Cannot wait to play it again and then complete Yuffies story after. Still on Mass Effect 2 though, so I have a little while. Maybe when I get done with these, Ratchet and Clank will be cheaper.
Good review sir. Appreciate the opinions. All the criticism you see here is why some sites have stopped giving scores. Glad you guys still do.
Anyways, the length of the game, the fact that there isn't a lot of new things, solidified it for me that it's not worth 70 dollars. I'll get it when it's 50-60.
I don't know why people don't think a game can be developed for a more powerful platform and a scaled down to meet the requirements of a lower performing platform. It happens all the time when games are developed on PC and put on console.
As long as the PS5 features are all accounted for, like DualSense, higher framerates and resolution, better audio, and all of that is downgraded for PS4 then I don't care.
As long as the PS5 versions of the games make full use of all of the PS5 additions, like the dualsense, power, sound etc, I don't really care about it also coming to PS4. Yeah they lied, but didn't care then, don't care now as long as PS5 is fully implemented.
@Dan_ozzzy189 I think it is less Americanised and more globalized. Which is fine. Common language and terms are a good thing. The majority of English that Americans speak came from the UK so take solace in that.
@Kienda I think a lot of Americans are European descendants, so we are all family. Let's just not let this stuff bother us is all I'm saying. Worldwide companies use the term Fall. Sorry but America is massive compared to the UK, it's just the way it is.
@Bamila I'm sure this has been in the works for awhile and some companies are trying to not cannibalize their own sales by saying a native PS5 version is coming in the future. Then you may have a lot saying well I will wait for the best version of it. I think chances of this coming to PS5 natively are very high.
You're either a super dramatic person, or you need some help if this kind of thing bothers you. Maybe look into meditation? Or look into things to redirect that passion, like help feeding the poor?
@commentlife I think there is a 7 day trial. I did the trial myself a few months ago and ended up canceling. As a long time Playstation fan, I've played most games worth playing. For someone new to the ecosystem it is a great way to start playing a huge library for nominal entry fee, so probably a great deal for you.
Pretty bummed after playing the demo. The fighting is good but I was out on the story vignettes. I can't stand how most JRPGs these days switch to a comic style vignette and take you completely out of the game. It's laziness in my mind so they can show characters in anime instead of having to sync VA to in-game animations. I may still get it, but its definitely bargain bin when there is a lull in releases.
I can't wait to find the time to read this whole review.
I personally view these games at the pinnacle of RPGs along with FFVII. The value for the money here is incredible, and having all of them with all DLCs 4k60fps in one package is frankly amazing. Loving going through them again.
The game looks incredible. The way she mentions things as she is about to do them. The event scripting that must be going on behind the scenes. Just incredible.
God I hate Sega. Not much better than Konami in my eyes. We will never get another Shining Force or Dragon Force game because they are too busy re-releasing Sonic crap over and over.
@Yinx Comment was totally tongue in cheek with a reference to the gameplay being short but the difficulty turned up to make the experience longer. Honestly, I am happy to see a game like Returnal in the top ten, it's better than another run of the mill shooter or ubisoft open worlder. Unique games selling well is a good thin regardless of how you/I/anyone feels about this one in particular.
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Re: Filming Begins on HBO's Anticipated The Last of Us TV Show
I just don't understand picking Pascal for this role. I'm very worried he is going to ruin it.
Re: BioWare Skipping EA Play, No Dragon Age or Mass Effect
They need to take their damn time and show the game when it is 99% ready. Tired of these prick tease trailers with no release dates. Plus, they can't afford to screw another game up, it will bury them. Will be third strike.
Re: A Plague Tale: Innocence - The Rats of Us
I didn't play this game in part because of this review. Now I will get to try it free (and everyone else has sold me on its quality)
Re: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Bundles in New Island Expansion, Coming to PS5 and PS4
Lol they should have just gave the base game away for ps4 owners and charged 20 bucks for dlc a la FFVIIR Intergrade regardless of platform.
I'll wait until that's the price then on PS5. Plenty to play still with ME Legendary and aforementioned FFVIIRI.
Re: Feature: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games for the Rest of 2021?
@Keiji Same here!
Re: Feature: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games for the Rest of 2021?
Liams picks get a big LOL
Re: WWE 2K Battlegrounds - Rubbish Wrestling and Microtransactions Galore
This looks so bad, definitely won't waste time downloading it.
Re: GreedFall PS5 Version Available to Download Now
The game was average but I spent quite a bit of time with it. I didn't like how there was basically the same layout of the buildings in every city. I liked the gameplay, and the loot system though, though could have used more variety. The story was mildly entertaining. I expect a lot from this team going forward, they show some promise.
Re: Sony: We're Not Going Around Making Random Acquisitions
Okay, let's get Bluepoint to remake Dark Cloud 1 and 2 now.
Re: Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Gets Age Rating for PS5, PS4
@blinx01 Surely this is what they'll do. Though you'll have people on here complaining about how confusing it is lol
Re: Housemarque's Future Games Under Sony May Be 'Even Bigger' Than Returnal
Good for them, but not earth shattering. Housemarqe and Bluepoint were close collaborators already.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
@The_New_Butler Yeah I'm totally in that group. Currently holding firm on my no new games for 70 bucks policy.
Re: PS5 Console Exclusive Forspoken Aims to Be the Best Looking Open World Game Ever
Oh **** what the **** a mother******* dragon
Re: Fans Are Praying Dead Space Is on the Cusp of a Comeback
@QBGaming12 Dragon Age: Origins probably needs a huge overhaul like Mass Effect 1 got in Legendary Edition. I would totally pick it up though, one of the greatest RPGs of all time.
Re: Fans Are Praying Dead Space Is on the Cusp of a Comeback
Introducing Dead Space: Galaxy. A new live service, open world MMO with enhanced social features, RPG, and looter mechanics. Rogue-like elements will ensure that the 5 hours of gameplay are extended in multiples of 10, as you grind your way to level 499. Season passes 1 and 2 are already planned, with enhanced weapons and cosmetics already on the pipeline. Get your Isaac's ready to take on the mutated hordes in Dead Space: Galaxy, launching in paid Beta December 2021.
Re: A Plague Tale: Innocence PS5 Version Confirmed, Rumoured for PS Plus
@hi_drnick Really? I don't think so, and I've always been part of Plus. Could be wrong I guess?
Re: A Plague Tale: Innocence PS5 Version Confirmed, Rumoured for PS Plus
This is exciting if it's a plus game. Totally one of those games I may like but never confident enough I would spend the money on it.
Re: Blue Box Game Studios Apologises for Misjudged Silent Hill Message
All I can think about with this whole situation is how much I hate Konami.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game at E3 2021?
Eiyuden Chronicle is the only game that appealed to me. Such a bad E3
Re: Elden Ring Open World Has Six Main Areas, Each with a Demigod
@Spiders I don't mind dying and learning from it, I just hate replaying areas over again in my old age. My 1.5 hours every couple of days is too precious to replay stuff!
Re: You Won't Be Playing The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5, PS4
@tartanross ?????
A lot is a stretch...my comment didn't refute any of the other stuff.. Not sure why you replied to me?
Re: Sony: PlayStation Studios Is Expanding, and Always on the Lookout for Incredible Experiences
@JustPlainLoco Legend of Dragoon is a good call, and am also thinking Dark Cloud.
Sony also needs a first party turn based rpg strategy title to compete with Fire Emblem in my opinion.
Re: You Won't Be Playing The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5, PS4
I'll buy a used Xbox in a few years when they're cheap and all the Bethesda stuff is on GamePass (if they're not a buggy mess which they probably will be). Will spend a few months playing through them, then will sell the Xbox to someone else.
Right now, these games are all a ways off though. But yeah Microsoft won't really make any money from me except for a few months of gamepass piddles.
Re: Talking Point: Did You Enjoy the Square Enix Presents Showcase?
Was excited for SquareEnix announcements the most and am utterly disappointed. So far, worst E3 ever.
Re: Babylon's Fall Slashes onto PS5 as Well as PS4, But Still No Release Date
This looks terrible. They need to go back to the drawing board...can't believe they are confident enough to show this.
Re: Spiritual Suikoden Successor Eiyuden Chronicle Now Aiming for 2023 Release on PS5, PS4
I know it's a ways off but I check news on this game monthly. Please end up good!!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5) - A Welcome PS5 Upgrade, and Yuffie Stars in a Short but Solid Expansion
This game is a masterpiece. Cannot wait to play it again and then complete Yuffies story after. Still on Mass Effect 2 though, so I have a little while. Maybe when I get done with these, Ratchet and Clank will be cheaper.
Re: Jim Ryan on Cyberpunk 2077: Sony Didn't Want to 'Sell a Game That Might Result in a Bad Experience'
Wow never seen Life of Black Tiger. Hopefully we get it on PS Plus soon.
Re: Naughty Dog Seeking to Bring Studio's Trademark Ambition and Quality to Multiplayer Project
Nooooooooooooo
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) - Intergalactic Stunner Puts PS5's Power on Display
@get2sammyb
Good review sir. Appreciate the opinions. All the criticism you see here is why some sites have stopped giving scores. Glad you guys still do.
Anyways, the length of the game, the fact that there isn't a lot of new things, solidified it for me that it's not worth 70 dollars. I'll get it when it's 50-60.
Thanks
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS5
Me to brain: This actually doesn't come out next week. It comes out when the price gets to 60 dollars or less.
Repeat 100 x
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Patch 1.02 Released, Lets You Transfer Save Data to Intergrade on PS5
@wiiware It's not really that complicated lol
Re: Rumour: Decision to Bring Gran Turismo 7 to PS4 Made 'Fairly Recently'
I don't know why people don't think a game can be developed for a more powerful platform and a scaled down to meet the requirements of a lower performing platform. It happens all the time when games are developed on PC and put on console.
As long as the PS5 features are all accounted for, like DualSense, higher framerates and resolution, better audio, and all of that is downgraded for PS4 then I don't care.
Re: PS3 Received a New Firmware Update, By the Way
That picture brings back old wounds of YLOD on my backwards compatible PS3. Still so mad at Sony for that
Re: Talking Point: Did Sony Lie About PS5?
As long as the PS5 versions of the games make full use of all of the PS5 additions, like the dualsense, power, sound etc, I don't really care about it also coming to PS4. Yeah they lied, but didn't care then, don't care now as long as PS5 is fully implemented.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Dan_ozzzy189 I think it is less Americanised and more globalized. Which is fine. Common language and terms are a good thing. The majority of English that Americans speak came from the UK so take solace in that.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Kienda I think a lot of Americans are European descendants, so we are all family. Let's just not let this stuff bother us is all I'm saying. Worldwide companies use the term Fall. Sorry but America is massive compared to the UK, it's just the way it is.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Bamila I'm sure this has been in the works for awhile and some companies are trying to not cannibalize their own sales by saying a native PS5 version is coming in the future. Then you may have a lot saying well I will wait for the best version of it. I think chances of this coming to PS5 natively are very high.
Re: Crysis Remastered Trilogy Stuns and Guns on PS4 This Fall
@Dan_ozzzy189 "It's grating beyond belief"
You're either a super dramatic person, or you need some help if this kind of thing bothers you. Maybe look into meditation? Or look into things to redirect that passion, like help feeding the poor?
Re: PS Now June 2021 Update Adds The Witcher 3, Sonic Games, Slay the Spire, and More
@commentlife I think there is a 7 day trial. I did the trial myself a few months ago and ended up canceling. As a long time Playstation fan, I've played most games worth playing. For someone new to the ecosystem it is a great way to start playing a huge library for nominal entry fee, so probably a great deal for you.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Gets a 10 from me. Some of the best games ever.
Re: Aloy Trends As Fans Discuss Horizon Forbidden West Hero
Her face is definitely fatter, but I don't give a flooded dam.
Re: Scarlet Nexus PS5, PS4 Demo Available to Download Now
Pretty bummed after playing the demo. The fighting is good but I was out on the story vignettes. I can't stand how most JRPGs these days switch to a comic style vignette and take you completely out of the game. It's laziness in my mind so they can show characters in anime instead of having to sync VA to in-game animations. I may still get it, but its definitely bargain bin when there is a lull in releases.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition (PS4) - An Enriching, Engrossing, Excellent Trilogy, Now Better Than Ever
I can't wait to find the time to read this whole review.
I personally view these games at the pinnacle of RPGs along with FFVII. The value for the money here is incredible, and having all of them with all DLCs 4k60fps in one package is frankly amazing. Loving going through them again.
Re: All Signs Point to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS Now
Toss a coin to Pee essS Now, OH valley of empty, OH valley of emptyyy....
Toss a coin to Pee esssS Now, the selections a tradgedyyyyy...ohwhoawhoa
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Mesmerises in 14 Minute Gameplay Sequence
The game looks incredible. The way she mentions things as she is about to do them. The event scripting that must be going on behind the scenes. Just incredible.
Re: Sonic Origins Brings the Genesis Classics Back in a New Collection
God I hate Sega. Not much better than Konami in my eyes. We will never get another Shining Force or Dragon Force game because they are too busy re-releasing Sonic crap over and over.
Hate. It's how I really feel.
Re: April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
@Kidfried haha...yeah and Returnal doesn't try to sell you card packs
Re: April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
@Yinx Comment was totally tongue in cheek with a reference to the gameplay being short but the difficulty turned up to make the experience longer. Honestly, I am happy to see a game like Returnal in the top ten, it's better than another run of the mill shooter or ubisoft open worlder. Unique games selling well is a good thin regardless of how you/I/anyone feels about this one in particular.
Re: Spinoff RPG Dragon Quest Treasures Announced, Starring Erik from Dragon Quest XI
Insider news:
Square held one game back from announcement today, itwill be
Dragon Quest: Pleasures starring Sylvando
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