Origins is pretty decent. Batman is a little rough around the edges as he's just starting out and much younger than the later Batman. A few bosses are quite interesting too. I really liked it.
With the state of todays games, I don't think they should have an "easy" mode. I find "normal" easy enough and quite boring sometimes as there's no thinking required. It's just "go here", "shoot this" - no actual input from the player. Games today have too much hand holding and the games themselves don't offer any challenge and aren't really worthy of being called games. A game is a game when a challenge is presented.
The original Tomb Raider games are a good example of how I view what games should be like. Challenging but definitely beatable if you're willing to put the effort in.
To me, an easy mode is the tutorial to the game.
For me, Sony are becoming arrogant and remind me of 90's Sega in a way. I've lost all faith in Playstation and won't be buying anymore games for my Playstation, especially when I can play online for free on any game I choose on Steam (where possible).
Even my Wii U still has servers I can play on which I commend Nintendo and the third parties for despite the lack of sales.
I only do the challenges on this. Haven't entered the single player races yet as I feel the game is still being completed. I'll probably start them in the next year or so.
@Marios-love-child I completely agree. I loved GT2 and worked towards getting my Mustang SVT & upgrading it to the racing version. That was easily the best/fastest 394bhp car in the game. The race tracks were absolutely ace too and GT3 was also great. After those, GT was never the same for me. I just wish GT Sport updates & includes the GT2 tracks.
It's a shame as I really like my 360 & still play some games on it. I think Xbox One hasn't been the success Microsoft hoped for off the back of the 360 as the PS4 started nabbing the exclusivity deals.
For me, I steered away from the Xbox One after the shockingly dire E3 announcement. It seemed like they were a company in disarray.
I've played Battlefield 1 since BF1942 and I disliked it - my other half loved it. I preferred watching her play through the SP - I'll get BFV after December this year as I always then to dive in a year later as it's been on my radar for a while.
On a side note, 7.3m copies were maybe disappointing vs the production cost? Seemed like the cost of this type of game isn't cheap....
I prefer DC to GT Sport. Sport seems slower but the one thing that really lets down DC - no local multiplayer. That would've made it undisputed king of racers on PS4 for me but alas, it just lost out.
I'm still not ready to buy this yet. I haven't recovered from playing Rise of the Tomb Raider as I found that a bit of a slog at the end. I'll probably wait for the next Christmas Steam Sale for this one.
Hang on a sec I just noticed that the pictured one isn't even a Pro? I got my Pro w/ GT Sport, CoD WWII & Fallout 4 for £330 last year? Mine feels a steal in comparison.....
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I'm one of the SP guys. Have been for a while. I loved CoD4 multi, but it's never been the same since. Since then I've opted for SP campaigns & offline Zombies. I don't have anything against mp, I just don't enjoy it anymore.
Some of my best gaming experiences were on Wii U and I still use it because of the unique GamePad. If the PS4 had a similar controller, I'd be all for it. PS4 owners could then play Zombi the way it should be played
I think people are forgetting that the graphic is only of those who have only launched the game & finished the ep. How many more bought the game but never launched it. I buy my Telltales on Steam, I have three completely unopened titles at the moment.
@FullbringIchigo this is exactly my problem with Destiny and Gran Turismo Sport (to an extent). PSN goes down or server shut down, I can't play. For GT, I'm referring to the game saves.
I still fire up my copy of AC3 on my Wii U every now and then. I even restarted the campaign again recently. It's not bad and was a good entry to AC for me. Loved Black Flag when that came out.
I'm still on the fence for this. I'll likely get the final release - like the first one did with "Destiny - The Collection". Until then.... I have a 100+ game backlog to clear 😂
My girlfriend is more excited for this than I....but I am currently getting my Western fix by currently playing through the Undead expansion for the last one.
@lixei32 Actually FIFA 13 on Wii U was fairly solid, lost a lot of time to the multiplayer on that. Good times! After discovering PES 16, I've never looked back.
Agreed, PES is a better game than FIFA. FIFA is like the kebab after a nice out, PES is like the respectable restaurant in comparison. The last good FIFA game was in 98.
I actually don't mind this type of microtransaction since the item can be obtained through play as well. Personally, I wouldn't pay as I can obtain it through simply playing. But I do understand why others might be tempted though.
Does the Ultimate Team in EA Sports games count? I've not played any of the listed games except for one hour on Fallout 4.... Injustice 2 on the other hand....many hours in the Multiverse.
@get2sammyb I agree with your article. It's definitely been a while since they've updated it. The Vita used to have the Sales updated but hasn't since January (might've been before, but they def had one at Christmas). Now I have to go to the web based store to see if any software has been discounted lol
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Re: Batman Arkham Collection Confirmed, PS4 Exclusive Content Not Coming to Xbox
Origins is pretty decent. Batman is a little rough around the edges as he's just starting out and much younger than the later Batman. A few bosses are quite interesting too. I really liked it.
Re: New Shenmue III Screenshots Show Chai, Fully Playable Arcade
I spy a Space Harrier poster and a Sega arcade in there. I think Sega might offer a few classics with this.
Re: Destructive Racing Game Wreckfest Crashes onto PS4 in August
If this is like Flat Out 2, I'm totally sold on it especially if it also has killer soundtrack like FO2.
Re: PS Plus July 2019 PS4 Games Announced
So glad I don't pay for PS Plus anymore! It's months like this where I feel I made the right choice and why my Wii U & PC get more use....
Re: Interview: Fiona Sperry on Dangerous Driving, Arcade Racers, and Evolving Burnout
@KALofKRYPTON I just pitched this to my boss. He laughed.
Re: Talking Point: Should All Games Have an Easy Mode?
With the state of todays games, I don't think they should have an "easy" mode. I find "normal" easy enough and quite boring sometimes as there's no thinking required. It's just "go here", "shoot this" - no actual input from the player. Games today have too much hand holding and the games themselves don't offer any challenge and aren't really worthy of being called games. A game is a game when a challenge is presented.
The original Tomb Raider games are a good example of how I view what games should be like. Challenging but definitely beatable if you're willing to put the effort in.
To me, an easy mode is the tutorial to the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 266
I went retro - Resident Evil 3 & Dino Crisis.
Re: Remember Bubsy: Paws on Fire? It's Coming Out Next Month on PS4
Haven't played Bubsy since the good ol' Mega Drive days. Probably stay that way unless the trailers are any good.
Re: GT Sport's Free Updates Will Continue, More Cars Teased
@Badboyfx86 Not sure I'm missing out as I'm going to go back to it. By that time there'll no doubt be more cars and tracks
Re: Soapbox: Sony's Server Shutdown Strategy Is Making the Publisher a Laughing Stock
For me, Sony are becoming arrogant and remind me of 90's Sega in a way. I've lost all faith in Playstation and won't be buying anymore games for my Playstation, especially when I can play online for free on any game I choose on Steam (where possible).
Even my Wii U still has servers I can play on which I commend Nintendo and the third parties for despite the lack of sales.
Re: DriveClub Servers to Be Shut Down in 2020, Game Gets Delisted This August
Wow - thats very surprising. Still better than GT Sport though. Get while you can! I'll need to grab the Bikes portion.
Re: GT Sport's Free Updates Will Continue, More Cars Teased
@Badboyfx86 Am I? What is it I'm missing out on considering I never play online?
Re: GT Sport's Free Updates Will Continue, More Cars Teased
I only do the challenges on this. Haven't entered the single player races yet as I feel the game is still being completed. I'll probably start them in the next year or so.
Re: Quantic Dream's Detroit: Become Human Heading to PC
I was going to pick Detroit up, but I'll wait for the Steam release instead then.
Re: Konami Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Retro Collections Coming to PS4
No Konami collection is complete without the 80's/90's TMNT games. Forget expired licencing deals - sign new ones to make it happen.
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Gets a European Rating
I already have this on Steam - so I'll be passing. At least I can still play the Spec Ops part....
Re: Gran Turismo Sport Adds More Complimentary Cars on 5th March
@Marios-love-child I completely agree. I loved GT2 and worked towards getting my Mustang SVT & upgrading it to the racing version. That was easily the best/fastest 394bhp car in the game. The race tracks were absolutely ace too and GT3 was also great. After those, GT was never the same for me.
I just wish GT Sport updates & includes the GT2 tracks.
Re: Soapbox: Crackdown 3 Is Proof That Microsoft Is Still Playing Catch-Up to Sony
It's a shame as I really like my 360 & still play some games on it. I think Xbox One hasn't been the success Microsoft hoped for off the back of the 360 as the PS4 started nabbing the exclusivity deals.
For me, I steered away from the Xbox One after the shockingly dire E3 announcement. It seemed like they were a company in disarray.
Re: EA Says Battlefield V Didn't Meet Sales Expectations, Despite Topping 7 Million Copies
I've played Battlefield 1 since BF1942 and I disliked it - my other half loved it. I preferred watching her play through the SP - I'll get BFV after December this year as I always then to dive in a year later as it's been on my radar for a while.
On a side note, 7.3m copies were maybe disappointing vs the production cost? Seemed like the cost of this type of game isn't cheap....
Re: DriveClub Is PS4's Most-Played Racing Game to Date
I prefer DC to GT Sport. Sport seems slower but the one thing that really lets down DC - no local multiplayer. That would've made it undisputed king of racers on PS4 for me but alas, it just lost out.
Re: EA: 'We're Fully Committed to Making More Star Wars Games'
I played the BattleFront 2 title (only SP & a little Arcade) and thought it was pretty decent. Have I gone to the Dark Side?
Re: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Plots a Nightmare for Lara Croft
I'm still not ready to buy this yet. I haven't recovered from playing Rise of the Tomb Raider as I found that a bit of a slog at the end. I'll probably wait for the next Christmas Steam Sale for this one.
Re: UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Continue to Sell Well During Quiet Week
@Derpie1 I'd only count BotW as a port since the development started for Wii U. Splatoon 2 and Smash I wouldn't.
Re: Is There a New Amanda Ripley Alien Game in the Works?
@kyleforrester87 Better be ready for that Colonial Marines 2 announcement 😂
Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts 2 Won't Be Infinity Ward's 2019 Game
@JJ2
I'd pre-order that!
Re: Bethesda Says It'll Send Canvas Bags to Fallout 76 Collector's Edition Buyers
Nothing like a good Fallout to get Twitter going......
Re: Cyber Monday 2018: Get This PS4 Bundle with Trio of Exclusives and PS Plus for a Great Price
Hang on a sec I just noticed that the pictured one isn't even a Pro? I got my Pro w/ GT Sport, CoD WWII & Fallout 4 for £330 last year? Mine feels a steal in comparison.....
Re: Cyber Monday 2018: Get This PS4 Bundle with Trio of Exclusives and PS Plus for a Great Price
@Derpie1 Well, no one said that about Fallout XD
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Sales Unaffected by Absent Single Player Campaign
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I'm one of the SP guys. Have been for a while. I loved CoD4 multi, but it's never been the same since. Since then I've opted for SP campaigns & offline Zombies. I don't have anything against mp, I just don't enjoy it anymore.
Re: Sony May Be Planning a PlayStation Controller with a Screen
Some of my best gaming experiences were on Wii U and I still use it because of the unique GamePad. If the PS4 had a similar controller, I'd be all for it. PS4 owners could then play Zombi the way it should be played
Re: Spider-Man PS4's The Heist DLC Gets Trailer Showing Off New Suits and Activities
I'm waiting for the inevitable Complete or GOTY edition. Until then, I'm starting on clearing my backlog of 100+ games.
Re: Player Data Paints Damning Picture of Telltale's Efforts
@Bonbonetti Yeah, everyone I know seems to have a backlog of games they haven't even touched lol
Re: Player Data Paints Damning Picture of Telltale's Efforts
I think people are forgetting that the graphic is only of those who have only launched the game & finished the ep. How many more bought the game but never launched it. I buy my Telltales on Steam, I have three completely unopened titles at the moment.
Re: Warhawk and More PS3 Games Latest to Suffer Sony's Online Server Purge
@solocapers That would make sense, but I won't bank on that until Sony actually says it....
Re: Fuji Speedway Arrives in Free Gran Turismo Sport Update
@MoorePs4 Agreed, those would be welcome as well the Tokyo City variant from GT3.
Re: Warhawk and More PS3 Games Latest to Suffer Sony's Online Server Purge
@FullbringIchigo this is exactly my problem with Destiny and Gran Turismo Sport (to an extent). PSN goes down or server shut down, I can't play. For GT, I'm referring to the game saves.
Re: Fuji Speedway Arrives in Free Gran Turismo Sport Update
@MoorePs4 I'm hoping for the Weigert cars and some tracks from GT2/3, but I'm probably dreaming....
Re: Telltale Games Says There's Still Hope for The Walking Dead Final Season
I'm betting on THQ Nordic. They seem to have a knack for getting the right deals for these kind of things.
Re: Assassin's Creed III Stages a Remastered Revolution on PS4
I still fire up my copy of AC3 on my Wii U every now and then. I even restarted the campaign again recently. It's not bad and was a good entry to AC for me. Loved Black Flag when that came out.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Marvel's Spider-Man?
The amount of trailers put me off of this for a while. Seemed over-hyped to the point I lost interest.
Re: Hands On: Destiny 2: Forsaken Is Feeling More and More like a Taken King Turning Point
I'm still on the fence for this. I'll likely get the final release - like the first one did with "Destiny - The Collection". Until then.... I have a 100+ game backlog to clear 😂
Re: Review: PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer (PS4)
Did you like the game? The tone seems like you were put off somewhat.
It doesn't matter much to me, I'll no doubt pick this up at some point as PES is my go to for football no what FIFA does.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Redefine the Industry, Reckons Take-Two
My girlfriend is more excited for this than I....but I am currently getting my Western fix by currently playing through the Undead expansion for the last one.
Re: PES 2019 Adds Eight More Fully Licensed Leagues to Its Roster
@lixei32 Actually FIFA 13 on Wii U was fairly solid, lost a lot of time to the multiplayer on that. Good times! After discovering PES 16, I've never looked back.
Re: PES 2019 Adds Eight More Fully Licensed Leagues to Its Roster
Agreed, PES is a better game than FIFA. FIFA is like the kebab after a nice out, PES is like the respectable restaurant in comparison. The last good FIFA game was in 98.
Re: Gran Turismo Sport Patch 1.23 Adds Cars, a Track, Microtransactions
I actually don't mind this type of microtransaction since the item can be obtained through play as well.
Personally, I wouldn't pay as I can obtain it through simply playing. But I do understand why others might be tempted though.
Re: Guide: Most Addictive PS4 Loot and Grind Games
Does the Ultimate Team in EA Sports games count? I've not played any of the listed games except for one hour on Fallout 4.... Injustice 2 on the other hand....many hours in the Multiverse.
Re: E3 2018: A New Gameplay Trailer for Ace Combat 7 Has Landed
Looks similar to the Top Gun game I liked on the 360. If the reviews are good, I may be interested.
Re: Free Gran Turismo Sport Update Adds Le Mans, Single Player Content, and Cars
Now just for some classic tracks & cars from Gt2/3 & I'll jump back in.
Re: Sony Could At the Very Least Remember to Refresh PS Vita's Store
@get2sammyb I agree with your article. It's definitely been a while since they've updated it. The Vita used to have the Sales updated but hasn't since January (might've been before, but they def had one at Christmas).
Now I have to go to the web based store to see if any software has been discounted lol