I have literally thousands of hours of playtime on the 3 EA Skate games, but this one looks so awful I thought it was a skateboarding expansion for the Sims. Seems like i am not the target audience anymore...
Performances are awful on a base PS5. No mode choice, and it looks like it's not even close to 30 fps (or maybe it's 30, but with a huge stuttering then).
I really enjoyed my 100 hours on DI2. The only criticism I have is that I found the melee combat gameplay too slow and heavy feeling. I'd like something faster and more punchy next time.
Not gonna lie, I have never been a huge fan of Hollow Knight, I think it's slightly overrated. But I've always been impressed by its price point. You can find $40 half-baked mediocre games that you will finish in less than 8 hours. And on the other hand, there's Hollow Knight...
Well. I'm not gonna lie, i'm disapointed. I really loved The Outer Worlds, but it was a small game. I dreamed of the same game but with way bigger scope/budget.
So when i discovered TOW2 had that price point, in my head i immedialty thought "yeah, it will be like the first one but 10 times bigger and better".
Now i see this, and i'm telling myself that they are not confident with the price point, which maybe means the game will not be as "big" as i expected...
Gameplay and its mechanics are looking quite cool, but there is something with the visuals that repels me. Some creature design are nice, but globally, it looks like the artist did not have the time to finish his work properly.
Of course it is not a good news for any player. But til the game can still be played offline, it is IMO a much smaller problem than games that cannot be played at all anymore as The Crew.
@MysticWangForce "But whenever they talked about him, they always had a slight smile on their faces. And that perhaps, may be my answer". Zero is one of my fav AC games. Nice Psygnosis avatar BTW.
Way to expensive for what it is. I am not interested in games, i only have PS+ essential for online and cloud saves. I would like to have a cheaper version with no games.
Do not watch any Kojima game trailer if you don't want to be spoiled. Those trailers are great, but you should watch them after you've finished the game in question.
@chesheer I liked BL3 for its huge amont of content, the variety of its areas, the weapons, and the graphics. However I did not enjoy the story, the main vilain characters sucked, and i did not find the heroes tree and building appealing.
@PlatinumMikey running pretty smoothly on PS5 on performance mode. Just had framerate drops 2 or 3 times in 20 hours of playtime at very specific moment/locations, looks like a locked 60 fps otherwise.
I really think the game is overrated by people that did not played it. It is far from a Dark Souls with a Gothic aesthetic. There are very few weapons, and few possible builds. But if you're okay with this, then yes, it is awesome, some of the bests Bosses with the best soundtracks.
Players : " We do not want microtransactions in our games!" E.A. : *Puts microtransactions in games anyway Players : *Not buying those games E.A. : "The sales for this game did not meet expectations"
I play MH since MH Tri on Wii, and from memory, the base content has never, ever been difficult. The end game content should add some spice, but the real challenge is brought by G Rank end game (Ultimate edition / Big DLC like Iceborne & Sunbreak).
To make me pay $100 for a game, it will need to be something exceptionnal, something never seen before, AND a game that will be 100% finished and polished at release, without bugs and a with flawless performances. Good luck with that...
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Re: Review in Progress: Dying Light: The Beast (PS5) - This Could Be the Zombie Series' Peak
It is the very first 70€ standalone DLC i see, or am I wrong?
Re: Borderlands 4 (PS5) - A Chaotic Return That Shoots Straight, Even if Its Performance Stutters
I cannot wait to play it... in a few months, when all those performance issues will have been fixed.
Re: Out Today: Skate Makes Its Big Return in Early Access on PS5, PS4, and It's Free to Play
I have literally thousands of hours of playtime on the 3 EA Skate games, but this one looks so awful I thought it was a skateboarding expansion for the Sims.
Seems like i am not the target audience anymore...
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Borderlands 4?
In a few months and after few patches to fix the obvious performance and UI issues, I will play it for sure.
Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Demo Out Now on PS5, Save Data Carries Over
Performances are awful on a base PS5. No mode choice, and it looks like it's not even close to 30 fps (or maybe it's 30, but with a huge stuttering then).
Re: Dead Island 3 Teased as Dead Island 2 Passes 20 Million Players
I really enjoyed my 100 hours on DI2. The only criticism I have is that I found the melee combat gameplay too slow and heavy feeling. I'd like something faster and more punchy next time.
Re: Preview: How The Smiths Shaped Suda51's Wildest World Yet in Romeo Is a Dead Man
All aboard the hype train! Tchoo- Tchooooo!!!
Re: Preview: Why Digimon Story Time Stranger Will Scratch Your Pokémon Itch on PS5
@Slayer25c I could not care less if its turn based, I did not bought a PS5 to still play games at 30fps in 2025. Sorry, not sorry.
Re: Preview: Why Digimon Story Time Stranger Will Scratch Your Pokémon Itch on PS5
60 fps, hell yes. I was not interested in this title because i've heard it was only running at 30 fps. Now you have my attention.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (August 2025)
The Rogue Prince of Persia.
Re: Expect to Pay $20 for Hollow Knight: Silksong on PS5, PS4
Not gonna lie, I have never been a huge fan of Hollow Knight, I think it's slightly overrated. But I've always been impressed by its price point.
You can find $40 half-baked mediocre games that you will finish in less than 8 hours. And on the other hand, there's Hollow Knight...
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025?
Swords of Legends is looking more Black Myth Wukong than Black Myth Zhong Kui itself.
Re: Hell Is Us Free Playable Demo Is Available Now on PS5
I did not enjoy the combat. It is for example not satisfying at all to dodge an attack, and tha overall experience lacks of feedback.
The game is however intriguing, even if it's not especially unique. It reminds me of games like Alan Wake, Death Stranding, Hellpoint, Empyreal, etc.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Patch 1.021 Out Now, Adds New Endgame Grind, Weapon Buffs, More
I really really hope that 'team B' is currently working on a more classical MH game because damn, I do not like Wilds.
Re: So, PS3 Game Sacred 2 Is Getting Remastered for PS5
I have spent +250 hours on the Xbox 360 version back then. Really addictive, a lot to do, great ARPG/Diablo-like.
Re: Swery65, Suda51's Wild Collab Game Hotel Barcelona Hits PS5 in September
"...and take my money".
Re: Xbox Backtracks on $80 Price Tag for The Outer Worlds 2 Following Public Outcry
Well. I'm not gonna lie, i'm disapointed.
I really loved The Outer Worlds, but it was a small game. I dreamed of the same game but with way bigger scope/budget.
So when i discovered TOW2 had that price point, in my head i immedialty thought "yeah, it will be like the first one but 10 times bigger and better".
Now i see this, and i'm telling myself that they are not confident with the price point, which maybe means the game will not be as "big" as i expected...
Re: Ubisoft Reckons Microtransactions Make Games 'More Fun'
Not buying Ubisoft games anymore is even funnier.
Re: Shadow Labyrinth (PS5) - Pac-Man Meets Metroid in Strange Offshoot That Almost Works
Gameplay and its mechanics are looking quite cool, but there is something with the visuals that repels me. Some creature design are nice, but globally, it looks like the artist did not have the time to finish his work properly.
Re: EA to Kill Another PS4 Game's Online Servers
Of course it is not a good news for any player. But til the game can still be played offline, it is IMO a much smaller problem than games that cannot be played at all anymore as The Crew.
Re: PS5 Fans Divided Over Helldivers 2 on Xbox Pivot
It is a positive thing, because now i'm sure I will not buy a PS6. A Switch 2 for exclusives and a PC for all the rest is defintely the way to go.
Re: New Ace Combat Game Teased in 30th Anniversary Message
@MysticWangForce "But whenever they talked about him, they always had a slight smile on their faces. And that perhaps, may be my answer".
Zero is one of my fav AC games.
Nice Psygnosis avatar BTW.
Re: Poll: 15 Years of PS Plus - What Do You Think of Sony's Subscription Service?
Way to expensive for what it is. I am not interested in games, i only have PS+ essential for online and cloud saves. I would like to have a cheaper version with no games.
Re: New Ace Combat Game Teased in 30th Anniversary Message
Can't wait to hear the OST.
Re: Don't Watch Death Stranding 2's PS5 Launch Trailer
Do not watch any Kojima game trailer if you don't want to be spoiled. Those trailers are great, but you should watch them after you've finished the game in question.
Re: Hot Shots Golf Fans Fume at Use of Generative AI in PS5 Revival
Every single video game using AI should be be sold under $25. There should be an international law for this.
Re: The Expedition 33 Story Keeps on Getting Better with 'Unusual' Sales Increase
Awesome game with pretty decent price point.
We gotta pump those numbers up!
Re: Preview: Borderlands 4 Leans into All Its Best, Familiar Strengths on PS5
@chesheer I liked BL3 for its huge amont of content, the variety of its areas, the weapons, and the graphics. However I did not enjoy the story, the main vilain characters sucked, and i did not find the heroes tree and building appealing.
Re: Bungie Delays Marathon Indefinitely, No New PS5, PC Release Date Given
I really hope that they are working on Destiny 3 on the side.
Re: FBC: Firebreak (PS5) - PS Plus Shooter Proves Remedy Should Have Stayed in Its Lane
I do not like those 'horde-shooter-coop' games, but i love Control so much that i want to give it a try.
Re: Poll: What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play? (June 2025)
Romeo Is a Dead Man and Bloodstained 2. But many of the games presented were looking fun TBH.
Re: Random: Commemorative Launch Plaque of PS5 Catastrophe Concord Donated to Thrift Store
Hey Goodwill! I will be happy to get rid of this plaque for you, but how much would you pay me for that?
Re: Poll: Do You Care About the Death of PlayStation Stars?
I would prefer cheaper price for PS+ subscriptions instead of this kind of "rewards".
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Dev Finished with PS5 Fighter, Moving to Next Project
Well, i hope for them that their next project won't be a GAAS with microtransactions, or it could be their last...
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
No doubt it willl be a nice game, but the gameplay shown seemed a little slow.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Doubles Its Sales, Now Sold 1 Million Units
@PlatinumMikey running pretty smoothly on PS5 on performance mode. Just had framerate drops 2 or 3 times in 20 hours of playtime at very specific moment/locations, looks like a locked 60 fps otherwise.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5) - Daring, Quirky RPG Is an Absolute Must-Play
Well, looks like I know what i will be playing this weekend.
Re: Poll: Are You Planning to Buy Bungie's Marathon?
I do not like the artstyle, i do not like competitive PVP, i hate Extraction shooters, and i want all GAAS game dead.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Thoughts on Bloodborne, 10 Years Later?
I really think the game is overrated by people that did not played it.
It is far from a Dark Souls with a Gothic aesthetic. There are very few weapons, and few possible builds. But if you're okay with this, then yes, it is awesome, some of the bests Bosses with the best soundtracks.
Re: Skate PS5 Isn't Even Out Yet, But It Already Has Microtransactions
Players : " We do not want microtransactions in our games!"
E.A. : *Puts microtransactions in games anyway
Players : *Not buying those games
E.A. : "The sales for this game did not meet expectations"
Rinse & Repeat...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 570
This weekend? You mean, during the next 3 months? Monster Hunter Wilds of course.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2025?
No Way!? That's amazing, i never think they will put a game like Sonic Colors in the PS+ selection so soon.
Re: Some Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over the Game Being 'Too Easy'
I play MH since MH Tri on Wii, and from memory, the base content has never, ever been difficult. The end game content should add some spice, but the real challenge is brought by G Rank end game (Ultimate edition / Big DLC like Iceborne & Sunbreak).
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Failed Because It Wasn't Live Service, EA CEO Seems to Suggest
Looks like EA Ceo needs to retire for the company's sake.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Sony 'Can't Get Away' with a PS6 That Has No Disc Drive
The day consoles will no longer have disc drives, will be the day i become a PC player.
Re: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 Themes on PS5 Will Leave Tomorrow, But Sony Is Working to Bring Them Back
@ButterySmooth30FPS
No, it's the accumulation of bad decisions from Playstation that is starting to annoy me.
Re: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 Themes on PS5 Will Leave Tomorrow, But Sony Is Working to Bring Them Back
The more a read news about Playstation, the more i want to move on PC for good...
Re: Former Rockstar Animator Doubtful GTA 6 Will Run at 60fps on PS5
$100 thing, now this. It looks like it will be the first GTA i will not buy at release...
Re: Would You Pay $100 for GTA 6?
To make me pay $100 for a game, it will need to be something exceptionnal, something never seen before, AND a game that will be 100% finished and polished at release, without bugs and a with flawless performances. Good luck with that...
Re: Two Weekends of Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Action Set for February
If performance is not way better on PS5, i will not buy it at release. I still have a lot to do on World and Rise, that are both running great on PS5.