@Loftimus Did exactly the same thing. First play through I only made it to the second biome - I had so many games on the go at the time so I just didn’t go back (don’t get me wrong I liked the game). This time around I love the game and have just hit the fourth biome. Loved the boss at the end of the third biome with that music playing.
@kyleforrester87 Thanks for the reply. Somehow managed to put up with the load times on P1. However, I’ll just download both to the PS5 (never got round to finishing P1 even though I enjoyed it loads).Going through a CRPG binge playing the likes of Wasteland 2 and 3 and going through Divinity 2 again.
@kyleforrester87 Had pillars 2 on my wish list for ages but have held off on buying because I read the load times absolutely stink. Have they been improved since launch?
@Daleaf I’m not a huge fan of rogue lites but the more I read of this game the more it appeals to me (plus I’ve played a number of other games by Housemarque and really enjoyed them). I do like a challenging game and based on your response I shall be picking it up.
@Daleaf Question for you… If I recall correctly you’ve played Sekiro before. I appreciate they’re very different games but how similar/different are they in terms of difficulty?
@Shepherd_Tallon Yup - my mate who works nightshirts has been trying to secure one for me but scabby scalpers scupper any chance of it happening. If anyone deserves pubic lice it’s them.
@everynowandben An interesting difference (I should have mentioned) between the two is in the original on a couple of occasions you’re faced with various scenarios where time stands still and you have to make a split second decision what action to take. That feature was taken out of the remake. To my memory there is also a boss in the original that’s not in the remake. Anyway I hope that helps.
@everynowandben I wouldn’t say one is necessarily better than the other, but even though they’re the same game they offer quite different experiences. They’re definitely both worth playing just to see different locations as an example (plus both can be finished in quick time so it won’t take long to see what they offer).
@Fuzzymonkeyfunk I was going to suggest just before Demon of Hatred but you’re already on it - that was the spot I used. I’m guessing if your xp requirements are already at around the 70k mark you bought that gold mask thing that allows you to increase your power?
@BranJ0 Agreed - Sekiro is amazing. I finally picked up the platinum yesterday after blasting through it for the past two months. For me it had the best combat of all Froms’ games.
@Daleaf Nice one. Yeah the combat is superb on Sekiro, although I prefer the worlds of Dark Souls / Bloodborne (I just find them more interesting in terms of lore and exploration). Sounds like your blasting through at the moment - once you kill the next boss the game really opens up for you. I’m trying to finish my second play through for the Shura ending but the final boss doesn’t want to play fair and keeps kicking my ass.
@Daleaf Good to hear that you’re sticking with it - it’s always good to have a little break and come back to it. I’ve really had to pick up my game on Sekiro with some of the tougher bosses but once you beat them it’s a great feeling.
@Daleaf Yeah it’s really good - I’d definitely prefer the combat to DS. I’d say it’s just as vague (if that’s the best word) in terms of telling what you need to do/where to go, but for me that’s where the satisfaction comes once you’ve figured out what to do. I was going through I patch where I couldn’t get past a certain boss and thought I’d exhausted all other routes to explore, but eventually found an unexplored path and since then the game has opened up massively. That’s why I say just stick with it.
@Daleaf Seriously persist and stick with it. When you break that wall the feeling of satisfaction is immense. I’ve been banging my head against Seikiro and have just found my stride.
@get2sammyb Apologies I’m a bit late to the comments on this one. Not sure if it’s been mentioned in the comments (I only glossed over them) but my £10 credit was accompanied with the message ‘for being a member of PSN for £10 years’.
@Grindagger Ooh you dropped the fanboy card - well done you. I’m very receptive of others opinions and at no point did I claim this was ‘god tier’ as you put it. I enjoyed the game very much but it doesn’t rank in my all time greats (clearly you assumed that this was my dream game - it’s not). I’m just interested as to how come to the conclusion that the general public’s’ opinion is more valid than that of the critics.
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Re: Sifu Is Already Being Beaten in 40 Minutes without Dying
@riceNpea
Yeah and he isn’t holding the hairdryer with his feet - amateur!!!
Re: Sony 'Vastly Overpaid' in 'Desperation' for Bungie, Says Outspoken Analyst Michael Pachter
@Ken_Kaniff
You’ve got the making of a Michael Pachter yourself with your crap predictions / analysis. Keep it up I like a good laugh.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 408
@Palleon
That’s gratitude for ya!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - New Year Edition
@Loftimus
Did exactly the same thing. First play through I only made it to the second biome - I had so many games on the go at the time so I just didn’t go back (don’t get me wrong I liked the game). This time around I love the game and have just hit the fourth biome. Loved the boss at the end of the third biome with that music playing.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 403
@Nf157
Divinity id an absolute banger of a game - can’t go wrong with it.
Re: Poll: 10 Years Later, What Are Your Thoughts on Skyrim?
@TheArt
Wow what an epic comeback!!!
Re: Poll: 10 Years Later, What Are Your Thoughts on Skyrim?
@TheArt
10 years later and you’re still a knob…
Some things never change.
Re: PS Plus Games for October 2021 Are Available Now on PS5, PS4
@TwomanybuttonS
Man that made me chuckle. Pornhub Bob - what a name!!!
Re: PS Store Blockbuster Games Sale Has Tons of Great PS5, PS4 Deals
Guess Orson didn’t get the sale he was hoping for!!! Better luck next time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
@kyleforrester87
Thanks for the reply. Somehow managed to put up with the load times on P1. However, I’ll just download both to the PS5 (never got round to finishing P1 even though I enjoyed it loads).Going through a CRPG binge playing the likes of Wasteland 2 and 3 and going through Divinity 2 again.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
@kyleforrester87
Had pillars 2 on my wish list for ages but have held off on buying because I read the load times absolutely stink. Have they been improved since launch?
Re: God of War Ragnarok's Camera Is a Single Shot from Start to Finish, Just Like the Last Game
@Octane
Oh no - you got blocked!!! Hope you don’t lose too much sleep over it….
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 391
The Banner Saga has consumed me completely.
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Stock Shortages Force Sony Exclusives Out of the Top 10
@Deljo
Clearly pushsquate disagree - boo!!!!
Re: UK Sales Charts: PS5 Stock Shortages Force Sony Exclusives Out of the Top 10
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Re: Random: Turns Out the PS1's Boot Up Logo Is a 3D Model
@Wiggo
You’re not alone there my friend - otherworldly is how I always describe it.
Whenever I hear that boot up sequence it gives me a big smack of nostalgia - never gets old listening to it.
Re: Returnal Update 1.3.7 Arrives on PS5 Today, Here Are the Patch Notes
@Daleaf
I’m not a huge fan of rogue lites but the more I read of this game the more it appeals to me (plus I’ve played a number of other games by Housemarque and really enjoyed them). I do like a challenging game and based on your response I shall be picking it up.
Re: Returnal Update 1.3.7 Arrives on PS5 Today, Here Are the Patch Notes
@Daleaf
Question for you…
If I recall correctly you’ve played Sekiro before. I appreciate they’re very different games but how similar/different are they in terms of difficulty?
Re: When Will PS5 Exclusives Drop in Price on PS Store?
This is why I love my backlog - makes waiting for a price drop (even if it’s a long time coming) much more tolerable.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 374
Been on a lengthy Battlefield 1 binge of late (plays very nice on a ps5) but going to break that up this weekend with a run on resi 7 in VR.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Goes Gold Ahead of Release in May
@LordSteev
Make sure to stock up on adult nappies so as to prevent unnecessary trips to the bathroom...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 363
Breath of the Wild and Desperados 3 for me.
Re: PS Store Big in Japan Sale Has Some Seriously Great PS4 Bargains
@Mintie
Thank you for that - you’ve sold it to me. Plus I was going to do a bit of research but you’ve convinced me otherwise.
Re: Poll: Do You Have a PS5?
@Shepherd_Tallon
Yup - my mate who works nightshirts has been trying to secure one for me but scabby scalpers scupper any chance of it happening. If anyone deserves pubic lice it’s them.
Re: Poll: Do You Have a PS5?
Try as I might still haven’t got my hands on one. Oh well I’ve got so much to play it really is a non-issue.
I did manage to get a Switch though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 360
@everynowandben
An interesting difference (I should have mentioned) between the two is in the original on a couple of occasions you’re faced with various scenarios where time stands still and you have to make a split second decision what action to take.
That feature was taken out of the remake. To my memory there is also a boss in the original that’s not in the remake. Anyway I hope that helps.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 360
@everynowandben
I wouldn’t say one is necessarily better than the other, but even though they’re the same game they offer quite different experiences. They’re definitely both worth playing just to see different locations as an example (plus both can be finished in quick time so it won’t take long to see what they offer).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
@Fuzzymonkeyfunk
Nice.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
@Fuzzymonkeyfunk
I was going to suggest just before Demon of Hatred but you’re already on it - that was the spot I used. I’m guessing if your xp requirements are already at around the 70k mark you bought that gold mask thing that allows you to increase your power?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
@Fuzzymonkeyfunk
What location do you use to farm?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 357
@Fuzzymonkeyfunk
Based on past experience I recommend game++. Worst part of getting the platinum.
Re: Round Up: All Our Game of the Year Winners
Despite there being no top 10 love for Doom Eternal it was my personal highlight of the year. Otherwise good list.
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - The Last of Us: Part II
@RPE83
Good post - well said.
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - The Last of Us: Part II
@orson
Boo hoo hoo - get a grip it’s just an opinion and no more or less relevant than yours.
Re: Gangs Are Raiding Lorries to Steal PS5 Stock
It’s like a mission out of GTA.
On a side note I used to live in South Africa for most of my life. Instead of calling GTA as GTA, we’d refer to it as The Sims.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 353
@BranJ0
Agreed - Sekiro is amazing. I finally picked up the platinum yesterday after blasting through it for the past two months. For me it had the best combat of all Froms’ games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 353
@iCaramba
Shadow Tactics is a cracking little game (provided you like that style of game).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 351
@Daleaf
What boss are you stuck on? Please let me know how Sekiro runs on ps5.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 347
@Daleaf
Nice one. Yeah the combat is superb on Sekiro, although I prefer the worlds of Dark Souls / Bloodborne (I just find them more interesting in terms of lore and exploration). Sounds like your blasting through at the moment - once you kill the next boss the game really opens up for you. I’m trying to finish my second play through for the Shura ending but the final boss doesn’t want to play fair and keeps kicking my ass.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 347
@Daleaf
Not had the urge to go back to DS yet?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 347
@CKFilms
I’m going to hazard a guess that you’ve played Dark Souls/ Bloodborne et al. If so how do you compare Sekiro to those games?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 344
@Daleaf
Good to hear that you’re sticking with it - it’s always good to have a little break and come back to it. I’ve really had to pick up my game on Sekiro with some of the tougher bosses but once you beat them it’s a great feeling.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 344
@Daleaf
Where did you get up to in DS?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 343
@Daleaf
Yeah it’s really good - I’d definitely prefer the combat to DS. I’d say it’s just as vague (if that’s the best word) in terms of telling what you need to do/where to go, but for me that’s where the satisfaction comes once you’ve figured out what to do. I was going through I patch where I couldn’t get past a certain boss and thought I’d exhausted all other routes to explore, but eventually found an unexplored path and since then the game has opened up massively. That’s why I say just stick with it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 343
@Daleaf
Seriously persist and stick with it. When you break that wall the feeling of satisfaction is immense. I’ve been banging my head against Seikiro and have just found my stride.
Re: Free PS Store Credit Was Sent to a Small Number of PS Plus Subscribers
@get2sammyb
Apologies I’m a bit late to the comments on this one. Not sure if it’s been mentioned in the comments (I only glossed over them) but my £10 credit was accompanied with the message ‘for being a member of PSN for £10 years’.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is the Fastest Selling PS4 Exclusive Ever, Over 4 Million Sold in Three Days
@Grindagger
And the review bombing???
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is the Fastest Selling PS4 Exclusive Ever, Over 4 Million Sold in Three Days
@Grindagger
Ooh you dropped the fanboy card - well done you. I’m very receptive of others opinions and at no point did I claim this was ‘god tier’ as you put it. I enjoyed the game very much but it doesn’t rank in my all time greats (clearly you assumed that this was my dream game - it’s not). I’m just interested as to how come to the conclusion that the general public’s’ opinion is more valid than that of the critics.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is the Fastest Selling PS4 Exclusive Ever, Over 4 Million Sold in Three Days
@Grindagger
No they don’t - thank you for stating the obvious. So you consider every review from the public credible and objective?
Re: The Last of Us 2 Is the Fastest Selling PS4 Exclusive Ever, Over 4 Million Sold in Three Days
@Derinum
‘Wow what a bubble these comments are so this is where the unwashed liberal morons congregate.’
Welcome and yes it is - you’ll fit in well with rest of us.