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
They're really going to force me to play this huh?! Haha I wanted to check it out but heard such terrible things, but since it will be free on plus I will definitely give it a shot
It Takes Two is fantastic. Not much here for me but I just got Callisto Protocol and Like A Dragon Ishin so I am set for a while on top of going for this FF16 platinum
@KaijuKaiser I would say it is more reflective of their confidence in how the game will sell rather than the quality of the game. definitely understand the skepticism though
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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
Re: Chaotic Co-Op Game Pizza Possum Eats Up a September Release on PS5
more of games like this please! making our way through Moving Out 2 right now and always looking for more couch co op
Re: Preview: Persona 3 Reload Shows So Much Promise Despite Missing Features
@dimi Isn't it a full remake? that doesn't seem like a scam to me its not like they are just porting it and adding better framerate
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential Game for September 2023 Leaked Early
They're really going to force me to play this huh?! Haha I wanted to check it out but heard such terrible things, but since it will be free on plus I will definitely give it a shot
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Should Have Two Huge Patches Built-in for Launch
Increasingly hyped for this. Taking a rare day off to play on day 1 (for the standard edition so Wednesday the 6th)
Re: Open World RPG Crimson Desert Looks Borderline Unbelievable in Gameplay Blowout
They should shake the camera around a little more during those combat sequences
Re: 17 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Revealed for Huge Update Next Week
Moving Out 2 nice! was going to buy it anyway. Sea of Stars looks cool, will definitely play Lost Judgment and check out DAH 2 remake. Good month!
Re: Lords of the Fallen PS5 Shows Tons of Promise in 18-Minute Gameplay Deep Dive
I wish it didn't come out so close to spiderman. I would jump in if it came out sooner
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for August 2023 Announced
damn I just bought 2k23 a couple of months ago. oh well
Re: Make Sense of Immortals of Aveum's Magical PS5 World in Comic-Con Cinematic Trailer
@Perturbator oh man I don't think it looks that bad. it looks kind of generic and average but I don't think it will be a catastrophe like Anthem
Re: Atlas Fallen Combat Is All About Building Momentum in Latest Trailer
@KaijuKaiser I think it looks cool, just waiting for impressions/reviews to get a better feel for the quality
Re: 18 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
PSA if you haven't played It Takes Two and have someone you can play with DO IT NOW!
Re: 18 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
It Takes Two is fantastic. Not much here for me but I just got Callisto Protocol and Like A Dragon Ishin so I am set for a while on top of going for this FF16 platinum
Re: Capcom's Online Shooter Exoprimal Gets One Last Showcase Before Launch on PS5, PS4
@KaijuKaiser I would say it is more reflective of their confidence in how the game will sell rather than the quality of the game. definitely understand the skepticism though