I don't really care that it was down for a day and I don't care that we got 5 extra days. It's a non issue that was blown out of proportion. Nothing like what happened back in the PS3 days.
This game would die if it's too easy. The casual crowd would move on to something else as usual and the real MH fans who stick around will quit because there's no challenge.
MH has to be a challenge. The challenge of the hunt is the fun. Either solo or in a group. If it's easy it's pointless. Like receiving a participation trophy.
Souls games are absolutely not masochism. Anyone who says that did not play games from the 90s and back.
@Coffeeglitch Monster Hunter Wilds is a live service game. Dont be reductive. This died because it wasn't run well. Games dont die because they're LS. People on this site have a serious hate obsession with live service not even realising some games they enjoy are exactly that
So far all I had was: Flickering issue especially at the very beginning on the shields. Sometimes you can get stuck on the terrain. One time I had the 'get out' hare icon stuck on screen and had to hard restart the game. A certain NPC stuck standing at a campfire. He is permanently stuck but it happened after the quest and after I learned all the skills (I think).
@Romans12 Combat is a cakewalk compared to the first game. Never found it frustrating in this one. If i had to argue it's that they made it too easy trying to fix the system.
@DennisReynolds William was a real person who became a samurai by status. Nioh is a fantasy game with little to no historical accuracy. Just famous characters in passing conflict. It also has a central story involving London. Yasuke was a retainer at best and certainly not a samurai.
If you wanted to make a comparison you should have said Yasuke from Nioh because they are a lot more similar in design. Again Nioh is pure dark fantasy where AC tries to keep some historical accuracy. I'm not subscribing to the 'anyone who criticises is a racist' rhetoric. It stinks of head in the sand mentality.
The thing is...pc players are used to modding everything. I haven't played a PC game with an interactive UI that wasn't modded. They're so reliant on mods they can't seem to play a game without.
I have 6 on PC, PS5, and even Netflix if desired and cross progression via cloud saves. No reason to buy this any time soon. I just wish they would do another Alpha Centauri. Always preferred the sci-fi colony theme.
Been playing since the PSP days and World was the game I had been waiting for. It was such a great addition to the series and I could finally stop playing claw style.
@Nem Like many others I had no issue playing World solo. It was easier and more accessible than the old games for sure. Also Souls isn't masochistic. Ninja Gaiden is. Devil May Cry on DMD is. NUR+ runs of GoW games kinda is. Souls is just a learning curve that can also be circumvented by stats and gear.
Last night i was booted off KCD 2 because it couldn't verify the licence. Couldn't even play a single player game. When the service came back first thing i did was enable offline play.
The game has some visual jank right from the start but the story is so much better overall. The combat hasnt changed much (my main gripe from 1) but at least it's easier to pull the soft lock away from a target. And enemies so far don't have some silly 90% rng chance to auto perfect block and riposte.
@FuzzieGinge88 don't be so naive. Developers and their publishers will demand better consoles. They aren't mere passengers you know? They're a business and need progress to stay alive. Sony can't be lazy, to think it is even a possibility is silly.
@KoopaTheGamer compare it to Baldur's Gate then. And dont give me the "not every" excuse. Larian and the shell of Bioware are leagues apart in many different categories.
I hope this is difficult. Not pre-stat gains/learning curve difficult akin to FromSoft but legit difficult like Ninja Gaidens/Niohs (which is less so when you get good at it).
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Re: Sony's Most Underrated Storytelling Will Get Another Shot to Shine in MLB The Show 25 on PS5
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Re: Preview: Atomfall Proves a Must-Play Mystery on PS5, PS4
I still have my iodine tablets from the time they gave every house in ireland a packet due to the concerns over Sellafield.
Re: Release Window for Anticipated Superhero Game Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Seemingly Revealed
Been waiting a while to see what Amy can do with a new studio.
Re: PS5, PS4 Fans Baffled by Sony's Decision to Promote Shovelware
He Stroke the Dik-Dik thumbnail interested me enough to see this article
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Fans Sceptical of Seismic Changes to Fourth Game on PS5, PS4
@LifeGirl i had no idea Bam was a skater. He's famous for Jackass. Maybe he did some skateboard stunts but I can't remember.
Adding the timer to 4 is a horrible idea. Time limits just suck in general.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War Collection Will Be Revealed for PS5 This Summer
The trilogy is all I want and I'll be playing day one when it inevitably arrives.
Re: Free PS Plus Compensation for Recent PSN Downtime Is Being Issued Now
I don't really care that it was down for a day and I don't care that we got 5 extra days. It's a non issue that was blown out of proportion. Nothing like what happened back in the PS3 days.
Re: These 13+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th March)
Suikodeeeeen
Veilguard being ps+ is still hilarious.
Re: Talking Point: Is Forza Horizon 5's PS5 Price Point Too High?
@Kenobi42 selling less at a higher price is often more profitable. Why do you think so many products and services are so high?
Re: 12 Great PS5, PS4 Games At Their Lowest Ever Prices This Weekend
I love Robocop but I expect it to be a ps+ game eventually so I'm waiting
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds' Big April Update Adds Harder Enemies as Difficulty Discourse Continues
This game would die if it's too easy. The casual crowd would move on to something else as usual and the real MH fans who stick around will quit because there's no challenge.
Re: 'Expect the Unexpected' in Anticipated PS5 Exclusive Death Stranding 2
@Frmknst Kojima isn't overrated. People like to say he is just to stand out.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for March 2025 Announced
Veilguard isn't even the best game in the selection. TMNT is better.
Re: Some Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over the Game Being 'Too Easy'
MH has to be a challenge. The challenge of the hunt is the fun. Either solo or in a group. If it's easy it's pointless. Like receiving a participation trophy.
Souls games are absolutely not masochism. Anyone who says that did not play games from the 90s and back.
Re: Monster Hunter-Like, Live Service Action Game Dauntless Is Shutting Down This May
@Coffeeglitch Monster Hunter Wilds is a live service game. Dont be reductive. This died because it wasn't run well. Games dont die because they're LS. People on this site have a serious hate obsession with live service not even realising some games they enjoy are exactly that
Re: Yakuza Creator's Next Game Will Be Sent to Die As NetEase Implodes
NetEase sounds like a company that makes cheap obscure routers. And theyre acting like Embracer or EA at its peak.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Patch 1.012 Out Now on PS5
For a sandbox game it is remarkably stable.
So far all I had was:
Flickering issue especially at the very beginning on the shields.
Sometimes you can get stuck on the terrain.
One time I had the 'get out' hare icon stuck on screen and had to hard restart the game.
A certain NPC stuck standing at a campfire. He is permanently stuck but it happened after the quest and after I learned all the skills (I think).
Re: PC Users Furious Over Lost Soul Aside Being Blocked from Sale in 130 Countries
"PC users furious" when are they not
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is So Good Gamers Are Now Gifting It to Each Other
@Romans12 Combat is a cakewalk compared to the first game. Never found it frustrating in this one. If i had to argue it's that they made it too easy trying to fix the system.
Re: Ex-Sony Exec Says PC Ports of Old PS5 Games Are Almost Like Printing Money
@nomither6 cross-progression isn't as popular as it should be especially with handheld PCs everywhere now. Looking at you Monster Hunter.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Canon Mode' Makes Fans Ponder the Point of RPG Options
@DennisReynolds William was a real person who became a samurai by status. Nioh is a fantasy game with little to no historical accuracy. Just famous characters in passing conflict. It also has a central story involving London. Yasuke was a retainer at best and certainly not a samurai.
If you wanted to make a comparison you should have said Yasuke from Nioh because they are a lot more similar in design. Again Nioh is pure dark fantasy where AC tries to keep some historical accuracy. I'm not subscribing to the 'anyone who criticises is a racist' rhetoric. It stinks of head in the sand mentality.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Canon Mode' Makes Fans Ponder the Point of RPG Options
@lazarus11 Twitter, Facebook, YouTube. Take your pick.
Re: PS5, PS4, PC Players Can't Decide Who Civilization 7's UI Was Made For
The thing is...pc players are used to modding everything. I haven't played a PC game with an interactive UI that wasn't modded. They're so reliant on mods they can't seem to play a game without.
Re: Expedition 33 Already Putting Its Best Foot Forward for Music Awards
They picked a good release date because there's not much going on in april
Re: Sid Meier's Civilization VII (PS5) - Legendary Strategy Series Builds a Brand New Foundation
I have 6 on PC, PS5, and even Netflix if desired and cross progression via cloud saves. No reason to buy this any time soon. I just wish they would do another Alpha Centauri. Always preferred the sci-fi colony theme.
Re: Despite Strong Criticism, Days Gone PS5 Is Climbing Up the PS Store Pre-Order Charts
I hope it gets a sequel. Zero interest in replaying it though.
MGS Snake Eater, the remake of the best game of all time, not being higher is sad. Maybe it will pick up closer to august.
Re: The Hype for Monster Hunter Wilds Is Real as World Sales Erupt Seven Years After Release
Been playing since the PSP days and World was the game I had been waiting for. It was such a great addition to the series and I could finally stop playing claw style.
@Nem Like many others I had no issue playing World solo. It was easier and more accessible than the old games for sure. Also Souls isn't masochistic. Ninja Gaiden is. Devil May Cry on DMD is. NUR+ runs of GoW games kinda is. Souls is just a learning curve that can also be circumvented by stats and gear.
Re: Balatro's Breakout Success Hasn't Changed Creator's Lifestyle Much
Getting rich while staying private that's the dream.
Re: Rocksteady Lining Up New Single Player Batman Game After Suicide Squad Disaster, It's Claimed
@Gamer83 Arkham Knight was great.
The dev team from that era is gone so they need to nail the recruitment if they are going back to that well yet again.
Re: PSN Down Worldwide as PS5, PS4 Players Can't Log In or Play Online
Last night i was booted off KCD 2 because it couldn't verify the licence. Couldn't even play a single player game. When the service came back first thing i did was enable offline play.
Re: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Leaked on PS Store
@IntrepidWombat I thought a Dead Space remake wasn't needed until I played it. It was the perfect remake. No reason to ever play the original.
MGS 3 is my favourite game so I'll definitely be pre-ordering it.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Immediately Sells 1 Million Copies
The game has some visual jank right from the start but the story is so much better overall. The combat hasnt changed much (my main gripe from 1) but at least it's easier to pull the soft lock away from a target. And enemies so far don't have some silly 90% rng chance to auto perfect block and riposte.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Ridiculous Medieval Firearms Are Awful by Design
I can already imagine Henry's typical reaction to these crapwaffel deathtraps
Re: Microsoft Confirms PS5 Ports for Age of Empires 2, Age of Mythology
@Knave21 hard to explain but you just do. Had no problem playing it on the PS2 with a controller.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Bought and downloaded but not started. Busy with Mechwarrior 5: Mercenaries. I hope Deliverance 2 has sorted the combat so it's actually fun now.
Re: Report Investigates Why PS5's Store Is Still Drowning in 'Eslop'
@James_42 some solid indie and smaller sized publisher games are shoved down the list with/beyond the shovelware.
Re: Spider-Man 2's Looking Like Another PC Own Goal from Sony
The P in PC stands for Pirate 😉
Re: Old But Not Forgotten, Far Cry New Dawn Gets 60fps Patch on PS5
Could never finish this game. It was just so boring. Nowhere near as good as Far Cry 5.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War to Make PS5 Debut with Full Crossplay in Trilogy Collection
@FuzzieGinge88 don't be so naive. Developers and their publishers will demand better consoles. They aren't mere passengers you know? They're a business and need progress to stay alive. Sony can't be lazy, to think it is even a possibility is silly.
Re: Rumour: Gears of War to Make PS5 Debut with Full Crossplay in Trilogy Collection
Day one buy. This is EXACTLY what I wanted when the rumours of Xbox crossovers started.
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for February and March 2025
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii could have been called Like a Pirate, or Like a Demon, or Like a Mad dog.
Hannya Ga Gotoku.
Re: RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Already Getting Live-Action Film Adaptation
I suppose Oscar Isaac or Pedro Pascal will be the main actor
Re: Halo PS5 Rumours Intensify in Aftermath of Forza Horizon 5 Reveal
Forza and Gears yes. Halo? No interest. Played it on the xbox and the 360 dont need to play it again. Everything past Halo 3 was garbage.
Re: Rumour: MultiVersus Season 5 Could Be the End for Free-to-Play Fighter
@PuppetMaster there's nothing wrong with MK1
Re: Capcom Wants Players to Go Wild Together in Monster Hunter Wilds
I'd rather go wild in a new Dino Crisis game. When i play MH i go solo or play with randoms. World was fantastic for that. Rise less so.
Re: Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Already 70-80% Complete, Now in Polishing Phase for PS5
@JorutoHayabusa they made Nioh 1 and 2. Two of the best games to come out.
Re: Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Already 70-80% Complete, Now in Polishing Phase for PS5
@LazyGrinder Platinum are great but i thought they closed down.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Support Could Be Over Already as Patch 5 Drops on PS5
@KoopaTheGamer compare it to Baldur's Gate then. And dont give me the "not every" excuse. Larian and the shell of Bioware are leagues apart in many different categories.
Re: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Goes Full Black Flag with Insane Naval Combat Gameplay
I was hoping for some ridiculous ship Heat action where the ship does something it shouldn't physically be able to do.
Probably won't be that grindy because every game in the series has a setup to get cash/xp fast and the community will find it before long.
Re: PS5 Console Exclusive Phantom Blade Zero Looks Mind Blowingly Good in Stunning Gameplay Trailer
I hope this is difficult. Not pre-stat gains/learning curve difficult akin to FromSoft but legit difficult like Ninja Gaidens/Niohs (which is less so when you get good at it).