The first Greedfall was the dictionary definition of "bang average".....as was Steel Rising.
I feel that all Spiders need is a mega budget to match their ambition and they could produce a belter
Not sure why people are saying this game has died ?
I play it every night on XBX and all maps and modes fill the 64 player count instantly ?
This isnt a live service game - its been this genre of multiplayer game since Battlefield 1942 first released back in 2002
Demons Souls on PS5 which im completely addicted to, im gonna run through this game with every class eventually. Top 5 of all time. The Outer Worlds 2 on XBX which is growing on me slightly, but one ill never play again.
Currently downloading Marathon which ill play all day tmrw, purely on a recommendation from @northern_munkey 😅 looking forward to.it, love Bungies shooters.
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
@Northern_munkey..gggrrr stop, youre pushing me over the edge to buy it right now...my fingers hovering over the "Purchase" icon.....always loved Bungies shooters. And its only £35, right ? Right?
@themightyant as much i loved Returnal I gave up at the 5th biome, it was just too difficult, soul destroyingly so. Like to think ill try again but likely won't. Enjoy !
Carrying on with Demons Souls remake - cant believe i left it this long ! ( though I did complete the original MANY times ) and its as superlative as ever. Love playing as a Royal, makes things that little bit easier, though ive died around 100 times 😅. This game will forever be on my hard drive. Also playing The Outer Worlds 2 on GamePass and to be fair im finding it a bit of a tedious slog - its literally Avowed in a sci fi skin ( Avowed is better ) which was a fantasy skin of the original Outer Worlds. But my OCD will make me complete it. Late night gaming sessions will be FF9 on PS Portal ( if I can stop the terrible lag ) Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
@OrbiterNightfall ....but you cant really compare the two games, based on review scores. They are literally different kinds of games, different genres.
It's like saying "so you think Gran Turismo 7 is as good as Horizon Zero Dawn then ? Because they both got 9/10??".....
( thats purely an example btw, don't quote me )
Comparing MGS Survive with Armored Core 6 off a review score is bizarre. Comparing it with Requiem, stranger still.
@LiamCroft ...that's told ya !! 😅..nothing like constructive criticism eh ? I don't think that guy understands that people have "opinions"....Sheesh
Your writing style and your reviews are great, BTW.
@themightyant ...i have a real love / hate relationship with the Yakuza games, for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Combat is a repetitive slog yet you feel compelled to carry on. I had the same feelings to Judgement, and i couldnt finish it. And ZERO is one of the better games, I think. But youre right, Kiwami 1 & 2 are a vast improvement ....enjoy !
In honour of Bluepoint Games, ive finally started Demons Souls and its as brilliant as ever. Been in my backlog for years but I played the PS3 version around 5 times back in 2010 on release. It will forever be in my top 10 of all time. The PS5 version is just as brilliant and stunning to look at. Playing as a Royal and making surprisingly good progress and making light work of the bosses so far. That muscle memory kicking in. Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Got a bit of a free weekend so planning some relaxing gaming after a busy week, so will finish my 2nd run on Hard mode on Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Like this game a lot, despite its MANY flaws, and I mean many. But the bosses are fantastic though.
Will carry on with Final Fantasy 9 PS4, my favourite FF, with the best characters - roll on that remake ! 😉
Me and my daughter will play the lovely Sonic Racing Crossworlds a gem of a karting game, better than Mario Kart World - there, ive said it.
I'll also look at Blazbue Entropy Effect on GamePass !
As its Valentine Day, there'll be a meal for two later - ill be stuffed after that ! 😉
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
After 2 weeks on a cruise then the whole family being ill, it's nice to get back into some gaming again.
Just finished Tomb Raider Legend PS5 version. I've never played this before on PS2 but it's aged very well. Definitely a game of its time but still some classic old school Croft shenanigans- some puzzles really stumped my old brain ha ha.
Gonna restart and replay Metroid Prime 4 Beyond and attempt a speed run. I really like this game. Yes it's outdated in it's design, it's a game from the 00s and I understand the criticism but im just a sucker for Metroid games. Some fantastic boss fights too and the ice level is superb.
Will also get in some online bouts of the brilliant new brawler 2XKO...will no doubt get my ass kicked !
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
@nessisonett ...aren't all videogame game characters gonna look cos play when transferred to the screen ? Imagine Mario or Link on the screen, you cant dress characters up in black leather otherwise what's the point ??
It's a very enjoyable game- it's basically The Outer Worlds in a fantasy skin. I played as kind of a battle mage class and the spells and magic weapon based combat was fantastic. Well recommended
Playing the wonderful Lumines Arise addictive like crack and the best PS5 exclusive of last year. Ghost Of Yotei ZZZZ can do one !
Despite the criticism, which I agree with, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond which im enjoying immensely. Its a game from 2007 but I just love the sense of isolation and atmosphere on this. Yes it's linear but I think thats one of its strengths.
Also recently restarted Final Fantasy 9 PS4 version, the best in the series ! Looking nice with its hi res makeover too !
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Just got the plat for Bioshock 2 Remastered - the best game in the series ! Now for the amazing Minervas Den, one of the best slices of DLC ever . Doing a rerun of Metroid Dread which is as tough as old boots ! But brilliant. Will also carry on with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition a fantastic JRPG Have a great gaming Christmas guys and gals 🎅🤶🍾🍸🥂🎄
@ErrantRob ...yeah ill try that. I've got Maelle dishing out lots of damage, I think it's my party choices. Cleared the story fairly easily on normal but this Tower is kicking my fat hairy ass big time !
Had to give up on The Endless Tower in Clair Obscur much to my shame. Way beyond my capabilities and patience. Bloody tough bosses....still GOTY though. Starting to clear my huge backlog with Bioshock 2 Remastered - love this game, it's by far the best in the series. More strategy shenanigans in Starcraft 2 on PC and the new Guild Wars Reforged on Steam Deck Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
@Dan12836666 ....well said. Finally someone with a common sense, decent perspective. Its not about the consoles or the the publishers, it's about the games, of which there are superb examples on EVERY format. Anybody who slates Halo games as rubbish clearly haven't played them. The Infinite multiplayer modes are fantastic by the way.
Finished the story of Clair Obscur ...now onto the end game bosses and The Endless Tower on the way to lvl 99 ( way off !) Without doubt GOTY 2025. Genius. More Battlefield 6 which i think im genuinely clinically addicted to ! So many fantastic modes in multiplayer. Having to wait to play Metroid Prime 4 Beyond until Christmas now as the wife stopped me buying it - hint taken lol. Divorce proceedings now underway 😅 Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Bought myself a PS Portal which is great now that I've sorted some connection issues out and im playing the brilliant Judgement and Crysis 3 Remastered - never thought id see the day that that game runs brilliantly on a handheld PS !
More Battlefield 6 on XBX in Redsec mode, which is fantastic !
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Don't let these bugs put you off. I've played STALKER 2 3 times on XBX, currentlyon my 4th...its a fantastic game. Its bloody hard on normal mode, God only knows how hard Master mode will be. Its an old school hardcore PC survival shooter that is utterly compelling if you buy into Its systems. Play it like a Stalker - scavenging for resources, food, ammo and fighting for survival. Its not an RPG but play it like one, you'll have a blast- if you "get it".
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Re: Round Up: GreedFall 2 PS5 Reviews Suggest a Rough Start for the RPG Sequel
The first Greedfall was the dictionary definition of "bang average".....as was Steel Rising.
I feel that all Spiders need is a mega budget to match their ambition and they could produce a belter
Re: Record Breaking Battlefield 6 Sales Not Enough to Prevent Layoffs
Not sure why people are saying this game has died ?
I play it every night on XBX and all maps and modes fill the 64 player count instantly ?
This isnt a live service game - its been this genre of multiplayer game since Battlefield 1942 first released back in 2002
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 623
@Sanquine yep definitely mate ! User name is the same. Hope you don't mind me being a noob ha ha ...ill be on it tmrw
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 623
Demons Souls on PS5 which im completely addicted to, im gonna run through this game with every class eventually. Top 5 of all time.
The Outer Worlds 2 on XBX which is growing on me slightly, but one ill never play again.
Currently downloading Marathon which ill play all day tmrw, purely on a recommendation from @northern_munkey 😅 looking forward to.it, love Bungies shooters.
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Marathon PS5 User Reviews Remarkably Positive After String of Live Service Disasters
@Northern_munkey..gggrrr stop, youre pushing me over the edge to buy it right now...my fingers hovering over the "Purchase" icon.....always loved Bungies shooters. And its only £35, right ? Right?
Re: PS5 Players Can Finally Explore This Award-Winning Xbox Gem
@themaladroit ...you have great taste!
Re: PS5 Players Can Finally Explore This Award-Winning Xbox Gem
A great game- played and completed it on GamePass earlier this year. Visually stunning and engaging, only slightly let down by the combat
Re: Out Today: Marathon's PS5 Launch Puts Sony's $3B Live Service Gamble to the Test
@Balaam_ ....it could be a trophy hunters nightmare but a game players delight
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 622
@themightyant as much i loved Returnal I gave up at the 5th biome, it was just too difficult, soul destroyingly so. Like to think ill try again but likely won't. Enjoy !
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 622
Carrying on with Demons Souls remake - cant believe i left it this long ! ( though I did complete the original MANY times ) and its as superlative as ever. Love playing as a Royal, makes things that little bit easier, though ive died around 100 times 😅. This game will forever be on my hard drive.
Also playing The Outer Worlds 2 on GamePass and to be fair im finding it a bit of a tedious slog - its literally Avowed in a sci fi skin ( Avowed is better ) which was a fantasy skin of the original Outer Worlds. But my OCD will make me complete it.
Late night gaming sessions will be FF9 on PS Portal ( if I can stop the terrible lag )
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) - Two-in-One Horror Not Quite an All-Timer
@OrbiterNightfall ....but you cant really compare the two games, based on review scores. They are literally different kinds of games, different genres.
It's like saying "so you think Gran Turismo 7 is as good as Horizon Zero Dawn then ? Because they both got 9/10??".....
( thats purely an example btw, don't quote me )
Comparing MGS Survive with Armored Core 6 off a review score is bizarre. Comparing it with Requiem, stranger still.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) - Two-in-One Horror Not Quite an All-Timer
@LiamCroft ...that's told ya !! 😅..nothing like constructive criticism eh ? I don't think that guy understands that people have "opinions"....Sheesh
Your writing style and your reviews are great, BTW.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
@Throb...i won't have to let you kill me, most players do anyway 😆 but yeah !
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
@themightyant ...i have a real love / hate relationship with the Yakuza games, for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Combat is a repetitive slog yet you feel compelled to carry on. I had the same feelings to Judgement, and i couldnt finish it. And ZERO is one of the better games, I think. But youre right, Kiwami 1 & 2 are a vast improvement ....enjoy !
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
@graymamba Kudos on that GoW achievement!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
@Kienda ill bring my car round for you to wash too....think of it as a multiplayer / co-op game 😉
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
In honour of Bluepoint Games, ive finally started Demons Souls and its as brilliant as ever. Been in my backlog for years but I played the PS3 version around 5 times back in 2010 on release. It will forever be in my top 10 of all time. The PS5 version is just as brilliant and stunning to look at. Playing as a Royal and making surprisingly good progress and making light work of the bosses so far. That muscle memory kicking in.
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620
@Eduard_Brenton ...enjoy Metroid Prime 4 ! It's great
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620
Got a bit of a free weekend so planning some relaxing gaming after a busy week, so will finish my 2nd run on Hard mode on Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Like this game a lot, despite its MANY flaws, and I mean many. But the bosses are fantastic though.
Will carry on with Final Fantasy 9 PS4, my favourite FF, with the best characters - roll on that remake ! 😉
Me and my daughter will play the lovely Sonic Racing Crossworlds a gem of a karting game, better than Mario Kart World - there, ive said it.
I'll also look at Blazbue Entropy Effect on GamePass !
As its Valentine Day, there'll be a meal for two later - ill be stuffed after that ! 😉
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
@Dan12836666 ...ah hello, welcome to.our club ! 😂😂
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
@Onearmbandit ..i think we are the only 2 people who loved DA Veilguard. Those specific character questlines are utterly brilliant. So well written
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
After 2 weeks on a cruise then the whole family being ill, it's nice to get back into some gaming again.
Just finished Tomb Raider Legend PS5 version. I've never played this before on PS2 but it's aged very well. Definitely a game of its time but still some classic old school Croft shenanigans- some puzzles really stumped my old brain ha ha.
Gonna restart and replay Metroid Prime 4 Beyond and attempt a speed run. I really like this game. Yes it's outdated in it's design, it's a game from the 00s and I understand the criticism but im just a sucker for Metroid games. Some fantastic boss fights too and the ice level is superb.
Will also get in some online bouts of the brilliant new brawler 2XKO...will no doubt get my ass kicked !
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Ubisoft May Have Put Watch Dogs Down for Good
Not surprised - Legion was truly dire, one of the worst games ive ever played. A total Ubisoft by the numbers sequel
Re: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Reportedly Delayed by Up to a Year
Does anyone really care about this that much ? Always thought it was way over rated.......stealth ship tailing missions im looking at you
Re: Here's Your First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for Amazon's TV Show
@BuGGy2DaB ...you win the comments today 🤣🤣
Re: Here's Your First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for Amazon's TV Show
@Nakatomi_Uk awful awful films
Re: Here's Your First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for Amazon's TV Show
@scottXedgar ....really ?? She's not The Rock or Arnie. She looks pretty toned and physically fit to me
Re: Here's Your First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for Amazon's TV Show
@nessisonett ...aren't all videogame game characters gonna look cos play when transferred to the screen ? Imagine Mario or Link on the screen, you cant dress characters up in black leather otherwise what's the point ??
Re: Xbox Exclusive RPG Avowed Is Coming to PS5 in February with Major New Features
It's a very enjoyable game- it's basically The Outer Worlds in a fantasy skin. I played as kind of a battle mage class and the spells and magic weapon based combat was fantastic. Well recommended
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 614
Playing the wonderful Lumines Arise addictive like crack and the best PS5 exclusive of last year. Ghost Of Yotei ZZZZ can do one !
Despite the criticism, which I agree with, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond which im enjoying immensely. Its a game from 2007 but I just love the sense of isolation and atmosphere on this. Yes it's linear but I think thats one of its strengths.
Also recently restarted Final Fantasy 9 PS4 version, the best in the series ! Looking nice with its hi res makeover too !
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Game of the Year: Sammy's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2025
@themightyant ..i downloaded and started Wuthering Waves or WuWa, as you called it lol, purely on your recommendation- it is, indeed, fantastic!
Re: Silent Hill Producer Aims to Release One New Game Per Year
@iNightfarer ......except Silent Hill 4 : The Room was utter crap. Even Downpour and Homecoming were better, which is saying something !
Re: Game of the Year: Stephen's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2025
Lumines Arise is the 2nd best of the year, behind COE33....its THAT good
Re: We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas
Merry gaming Christmas to you and all your families. No gaming here today - too much food and drink to consume !
Have a great day 🍾🥂🎄🍸🎅🤶
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 612
Just got the plat for Bioshock 2 Remastered - the best game in the series ! Now for the amazing Minervas Den, one of the best slices of DLC ever .
Doing a rerun of Metroid Dread which is as tough as old boots ! But brilliant.
Will also carry on with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition a fantastic JRPG
Have a great gaming Christmas guys and gals 🎅🤶🍾🍸🥂🎄
Re: Naughty Dog Forces Crunch to Get PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic 'Back on Track' for Mid 2027 Release
@springer17 ...😅😅 I never realised at first
Re: Naughty Dog Forces Crunch to Get PS5 Exclusive Intergalactic 'Back on Track' for Mid 2027 Release
@SuperYlvis...errrr read his name out aloud
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 611
@ErrantRob ...yeah ill try that. I've got Maelle dishing out lots of damage, I think it's my party choices.
Cleared the story fairly easily on normal but this Tower is kicking my fat hairy ass big time !
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 611
Had to give up on The Endless Tower in Clair Obscur much to my shame. Way beyond my capabilities and patience. Bloody tough bosses....still GOTY though.
Starting to clear my huge backlog with Bioshock 2 Remastered - love this game, it's by far the best in the series.
More strategy shenanigans in Starcraft 2 on PC and the new Guild Wars Reforged on Steam Deck
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Sony Hypes Halo PS5 in Its Hot Games of 2026 Trailer
@Dan12836666 ....well said. Finally someone with a common sense, decent perspective. Its not about the consoles or the the publishers, it's about the games, of which there are superb examples on EVERY format.
Anybody who slates Halo games as rubbish clearly haven't played them. The Infinite multiplayer modes are fantastic by the way.
Re: Rumour: Sony's Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic PS5 Remake May Soon Return
@ApostateMage .....i wouldn't be surprised if that was the case ....fingers crossed !
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 610
@Kraven...you've made me more confident and excited about MP4 now. Gotta wait til Xmas though 😭 but thanks
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 610
Finished the story of Clair Obscur ...now onto the end game bosses and The Endless Tower on the way to lvl 99 ( way off !) Without doubt GOTY 2025. Genius.
More Battlefield 6 which i think im genuinely clinically addicted to ! So many fantastic modes in multiplayer.
Having to wait to play Metroid Prime 4 Beyond until Christmas now as the wife stopped me buying it - hint taken lol. Divorce proceedings now underway 😅
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
@Kraven ...STALKER 2 is just brilliant isnt it ? Absolutely love it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
@Onearmbandit. Always prioritise the beer ! 😅
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
Bought myself a PS Portal which is great now that I've sorted some connection issues out and im playing the brilliant Judgement and Crysis 3 Remastered - never thought id see the day that that game runs brilliantly on a handheld PS !
More Battlefield 6 on XBX in Redsec mode, which is fantastic !
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Re: Oct 2025 USA Sales: 2025's Best Seller Is Battlefield 6, the Biggest Game in Series History
Well deserved it is too ! The best multiplayer experience around right now. And unbelievably polished to perfection
Re: A Technical Mess without It, STALKER 2's Day 1 PS5 Patch Is Critical
Don't let these bugs put you off. I've played STALKER 2 3 times on XBX, currentlyon my 4th...its a fantastic game. Its bloody hard on normal mode, God only knows how hard Master mode will be. Its an old school hardcore PC survival shooter that is utterly compelling if you buy into Its systems. Play it like a Stalker - scavenging for resources, food, ammo and fighting for survival. Its not an RPG but play it like one, you'll have a blast- if you "get it".
Re: November 2025 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Thank goodness Thank Goodness You're Here is here .....
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 607
@Zuljaras ...perfect, thank you !