This game has so many issues that really should not have been there but it was amazing at times. My main complaint outside of the terrible side quests and some of the PS2 level animation is it was just so unbelievably easy. Even playing FF mode for the platinum I think I died like 3 times the entire playthrough, and I am by no means great at video games
This looks awesome and capitalizes on all of my nostalgia. Tekken 4 was one of the first games I owned on PS2, amazing game. That being said I just cannot justify spending 70 bucks on a fighting game. I don't play online and wouldn't really play locally with anyone so I don't think its worth it for just the campaign and the odd time I would throw it on for a round or two. The last full price fighting game I got was Tekken 7 and while I had fun with it it is still one of my most regrettable purchases based on the value I got out of it
1. Hogwarts Legacy 2. Resi 4 Remake 3. Spiderman 2 4. Like A Dragon Ishin 5. Dead Island 2 Honorable mentions BG3 and FF16 but I ranked based on enjoyment rather than pure quality
@Hundred_Hand_Slap I figured it might be discounted at some of the retailers like Target or Walmart but I guess we'll see. You are probably right though its very early
I just did not love BG3 as much as everyone else especially in terms of story or gameplay/combat. It was a really good game but not as legendary as I expected. Cleary in the very deep minority but my top contenders are RE4 remake and Hogwarts Legacy
@Sil_Am a review of a game is about the experience itself, it has nothing to do with physical media. taking points away for something external to the gaming experience makes absolutely no sense
@Constable_What I definitely agree with this as a negative, although it does not ruin the game for me or make me hate it, it can definitely be frustrating. I am having a lot of fun with it but admittedly have not played as much as you so hopefully the fun continues
@KundaliniRising333 playing now and having a great time, honestly the biggest frame drops I've seen are in cutscenes rather than gameplay. some of them were pretty bad but again not impacting the actual gameplay experience much at all. I am loving the game just took down the first major boss and it was way harder than I expected based on reviews. Took me a bunch of tries and felt great to overcome the challenge. Edit: the quality mode has bad performance but most people want 60fps for a game like this anyway I would assume-visuals still look great in performance
@J2theEzzo @Powerplay94 I definitely have this complaint about many souls type games but it doesn't really seem to be the case to me with this one, the "floatiness" looks more applicable to the dodging and running but there actually looks like a decent weight and impact in the combat/hits to me. maybe I am missing something though
I definitely want a PS5 version but it should be free as it the changes will be extremely minimal. I know Part 1 took a lot of heat but it was at least a pretty extensive remake (in my opinion). There is no way the distinction will be even close to that here
I am excited for it, somewhere in between the first and second choice. I will get it day one if Lords of the Fallen does not review particularly well, but man that games looks excellent and will take precedence if I see some 8-9/10s
Really excited about the change in location for 8, that is going to be just the right change to keep things interesting. I love Ichi and am so glad he is back, and love the new combat so this is day one no matter what! So tough though because Persona 3 is just a few days later and FF7R about a month later. What a start to the year
Very close to a 10 for sure. I am between a 9 and 10 at the moment just because the story has not totally wowed me, and I feel the created character suffers from not having much of a personality. I still have a long way to go though so I may be strongly one way or another by the time I finish. Edit: definitely some weird bugs for me too but that will not have much baring on my score, they are not enough to detract much from the experience
I feel like they did not do enough to promote this game, I remember seeing the initial trailer at an event (maybe SOP?) and then nothing for a very long time, where I did not even know it was coming out until I looked on the store and saw it was already released. I can't speak to the quality but it does look like a somewhat unique take on an FPS so I feel a lot of it came down to a failure in marketing
@Kidfunkadelic83 I've never really played a game like this but I am doing okay with it, it is not quite as complicated as I initially thought. Really enjoying it
@Moonvalley_PS so high and mighty. People in this community love PlayStation and want to play PlayStation games. I would play Mario with my kids if I have children but I’ll stick to adult gaming for now
I wasn’t too upset about this initially but the more I think about it I don’t think I will use the service enough to get my moneys worth. I like having it but I don’t really play online and the monthly updates are so hit and miss I don’t think it would be worth it in the long run. This is a big price increase so I don’t think I’ll renew even for essential. Can always go back if I really miss it
I think I will skip this one, I am playing Ishin right now and will probably get into Lost Judgment eventually since its on plus, that will be enough Yakuza for me until 8 comes out
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Re: Preview: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is the First PS5 Must-Play of 2024
Like a dragon was excellent and got me into turn based combat. Cannot wait to play this
Re: Game of the Year: #5 - Final Fantasy 16
This game has so many issues that really should not have been there but it was amazing at times. My main complaint outside of the terrible side quests and some of the PS2 level animation is it was just so unbelievably easy. Even playing FF mode for the platinum I think I died like 3 times the entire playthrough, and I am by no means great at video games
Re: South Park: Snow Day! Forecasts Multiplayer Madness in March on PS5
This looks like it should cost 10 bucks
Re: Tekken 8 Teases Its Explosive Story Mode in Latest Trailer
This looks awesome and capitalizes on all of my nostalgia. Tekken 4 was one of the first games I owned on PS2, amazing game. That being said I just cannot justify spending 70 bucks on a fighting game. I don't play online and wouldn't really play locally with anyone so I don't think its worth it for just the campaign and the odd time I would throw it on for a round or two. The last full price fighting game I got was Tekken 7 and while I had fun with it it is still one of my most regrettable purchases based on the value I got out of it
Re: PS5 Console Exclusive Rise of the Ronin Out in March 2024
looks cool but noticeably janky and the frame rate yikes. not a good sign when its this bad in a trailer
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2023?
@Fiendish-Beaver it was a blast! nothing groundbreaking but just pure zombie bashing fun
Re: Poll: What Is Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2023?
1. Hogwarts Legacy
2. Resi 4 Remake
3. Spiderman 2
4. Like A Dragon Ishin
5. Dead Island 2
Honorable mentions BG3 and FF16 but I ranked based on enjoyment rather than pure quality
Re: Huge PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now, 1,000+ PS5, PS4 Games on Offer
Basically the same games that have been on sale in every other recent PS store sale for the same discount. Pretty lame
Re: Sony's Big PS Store Black Friday Sale Starts This Week
@HonestHick thank you! not a bad idea at all
Re: Sony's Big PS Store Black Friday Sale Starts This Week
@Hundred_Hand_Slap I figured it might be discounted at some of the retailers like Target or Walmart but I guess we'll see. You are probably right though its very early
Re: Sony's Big PS Store Black Friday Sale Starts This Week
Any chance Spidey 2 goes on sale this early? I have not grabbed it yet and would love to get it for maybe 50 bucks
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Sales Swing Past Amazing 5 Million Units Milestone
@Sakai its six days, did you want them to say “wayyyyyy longer”?
Re: Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn (PS5) - Solid Expansion Treads Very Familiar Territory
I really liked Tales of Arise but it already felt soooo long I don't think I would ever go back for an additional time sink
Re: The Battle for Game of the Year in a Superb 2023 Begins on Monday
I just did not love BG3 as much as everyone else especially in terms of story or gameplay/combat. It was a really good game but not as legendary as I expected. Cleary in the very deep minority but my top contenders are RE4 remake and Hogwarts Legacy
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
Man it is wild how much the quality of monthly games has dropped since they announced the price increase. Makes no sense
Re: Delayed for an Impressive Sixth Time, Skull and Bones Now Expected in Early 2024
Looking forward to the next delay
Re: Alan Wake 2 (PS5) - A Nightmare We Never Want to Wake Up From
@Sil_Am so dramatic
Re: Alan Wake 2 (PS5) - A Nightmare We Never Want to Wake Up From
@Sil_Am a review of a game is about the experience itself, it has nothing to do with physical media. taking points away for something external to the gaming experience makes absolutely no sense
Re: Well-Received Souls-Like Lords of the Fallen Tops 1 Million Sales
@gipsojo @Constable_What this is not meant as an insult to either of you but why would you complete two full playthroughs of a game you hated?
Re: Well-Received Souls-Like Lords of the Fallen Tops 1 Million Sales
@Constable_What I definitely agree with this as a negative, although it does not ruin the game for me or make me hate it, it can definitely be frustrating. I am having a lot of fun with it but admittedly have not played as much as you so hopefully the fun continues
Re: Lords of the Fallen (PS5) - A Killer Mechanic Elevates This Average Souls-Like
@KundaliniRising333 playing now and having a great time, honestly the biggest frame drops I've seen are in cutscenes rather than gameplay. some of them were pretty bad but again not impacting the actual gameplay experience much at all. I am loving the game just took down the first major boss and it was way harder than I expected based on reviews. Took me a bunch of tries and felt great to overcome the challenge. Edit: the quality mode has bad performance but most people want 60fps for a game like this anyway I would assume-visuals still look great in performance
Re: Lords of the Fallen (PS5) - A Killer Mechanic Elevates This Average Souls-Like
Looks awesome to me I'm getting it. Negatives are nothing too disappointing or serious imo
Re: Lords of the Fallen PS5 Trailer Will Make a Blasphemer of You Yet
@Boxmonkey there has been a ton of gameplay released probably upwards of an hour
Re: Lords of the Fallen PS5 Trailer Will Make a Blasphemer of You Yet
@J2theEzzo @Powerplay94 I definitely have this complaint about many souls type games but it doesn't really seem to be the case to me with this one, the "floatiness" looks more applicable to the dodging and running but there actually looks like a decent weight and impact in the combat/hits to me. maybe I am missing something though
Re: The Last of Us 2 PS5 Remaster Seems to Be Real
I definitely want a PS5 version but it should be free as it the changes will be extremely minimal. I know Part 1 took a lot of heat but it was at least a pretty extensive remake (in my opinion). There is no way the distinction will be even close to that here
Re: Poll: How's Your Hype for Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
I am excited for it, somewhere in between the first and second choice. I will get it day one if Lords of the Fallen does not review particularly well, but man that games looks excellent and will take precedence if I see some 8-9/10s
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Lies of P?
I'm hearing amazing things about this game, I probably won't get it for a while but I am keeping it in mind once things slow down a bit
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential Games for October Leaked
Ah man I just beat Callisto last month. Oh well. It’s a decent enough game worth a playthrough if you don’t have much else to play right now
Re: Community: Push Square Community's Best Game of All Time Has Been Decided
My number one also! Glad the PS community recognizes the brilliance
Re: Nine Minutes of Dragon's Dogma 2 Gameplay Is Enough to Make You Drool
Looks fantastic
Re: Preview: Like a Dragon, SEGA's Once Embattled Yakuza Series, Has Never Been Better
@thefourfoldroot1 don't dig any deeper than that, there's nothing to find!
Re: Preview: Like a Dragon, SEGA's Once Embattled Yakuza Series, Has Never Been Better
Really excited about the change in location for 8, that is going to be just the right change to keep things interesting. I love Ichi and am so glad he is back, and love the new combat so this is day one no matter what! So tough though because Persona 3 is just a few days later and FF7R about a month later. What a start to the year
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Baldur's Gate 3?
Very close to a 10 for sure. I am between a 9 and 10 at the moment just because the story has not totally wowed me, and I feel the created character suffers from not having much of a personality. I still have a long way to go though so I may be strongly one way or another by the time I finish. Edit: definitely some weird bugs for me too but that will not have much baring on my score, they are not enough to detract much from the experience
Re: Poor Immortals of Aveum Sales Leads to Significant Lay-Offs
@MagisterMagi oh wow! maybe I am way off base then and the concept just did not appeal to anyone
Re: Poor Immortals of Aveum Sales Leads to Significant Lay-Offs
I feel like they did not do enough to promote this game, I remember seeing the initial trailer at an event (maybe SOP?) and then nothing for a very long time, where I did not even know it was coming out until I looked on the store and saw it was already released. I can't speak to the quality but it does look like a somewhat unique take on an FPS so I feel a lot of it came down to a failure in marketing
Re: 20 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming Next Week
Lol right after the price increase they drop this stinker of a month. No self awareness
Re: Lies of P (PS5) - No Fibs Found in This Souls-Like Great
Awesome! Loved the demo. Will likely wait for a sale though as I will be tied up with BG3 for the foreseeable future
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Is Now PS5's Highest Rated Game Ever
For those saying it only has 9 reviews, it is worth noting it has a 96 on PC with 94 reviews
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Is Now PS5's Highest Rated Game Ever
@Kidfunkadelic83 I've never really played a game like this but I am doing okay with it, it is not quite as complicated as I initially thought. Really enjoying it
Re: Alone in the Dark Delayed to January to Avoid 'Chaotic' October Window
The only reason I was considering this was because it was coming around halloween sooo...yeah
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - One of the Greatest RPGs of Our Time
So excited to dive in at midnight! Off tomorrow for it too I am going to play until my eyes burn and then keep going
Re: PS5 Trophies for the Highest Rated Game of the Year Hit Sony's Servers
@all3forever imagine having to write that thing. Damn!
Re: Saints Row May Be Free on PS Plus Soon, But Its Developer Is No More
@Moonvalley_PS so high and mighty. People in this community love PlayStation and want to play PlayStation games. I would play Mario with my kids if I have children but I’ll stick to adult gaming for now
Re: PS5, PS4 Owners Are Understandably Irate with PS Plus Price Hike
I wasn’t too upset about this initially but the more I think about it I don’t think I will use the service enough to get my moneys worth. I like having it but I don’t really play online and the monthly updates are so hit and miss I don’t think it would be worth it in the long run. This is a big price increase so I don’t think I’ll renew even for essential. Can always go back if I really miss it
Re: Reaction: Has Sony Put Together the Worst PS Plus Month Ever?
I'm actually kind of interested in finally checking out whatever mess of game Saint's Row turned out to be so no, I am happy enough with this
Re: Preview: Persona 3 Reload Shows So Much Promise Despite Missing Features
@dimi my bad, I thought when you said PS5 you were talking about Playstation 5
Re: King Kong Up Against Spider-Man in Skull Island PS5, PS4 Release Date
@Milt Looks like they may have used AI to make the game as well
Re: King Kong Up Against Spider-Man in Skull Island PS5, PS4 Release Date
Can't wait to dust off my Gamecube for this!
Re: Chaotic Co-Op Game Pizza Possum Eats Up a September Release on PS5
@Stevemalkpus Trophies have been popping on both profiles for my fiance and I! So it seems they have fixed that
Re: Preview: Like a Dragon Gaiden Feels Like an Evolution of the Yakuza Franchise
I think I will skip this one, I am playing Ishin right now and will probably get into Lost Judgment eventually since its on plus, that will be enough Yakuza for me until 8 comes out