I think they need to add a single player story campaign after launch. I'm quite upset that there isn't one. I'm not all that interested in playing people online.
I hate buying something and then under different variations of the same game it just says unavailable. Or if I play a demo of a game it will sometimes not give an option to buy it on the store. Or if I preorder too fast on Day 1, I get weird stuff going on with how much purchase is displayed.
I've got money in my Playstation account just waiting for this to release. This is an extremely important release for me. Trails, Sonic Crossworlds, Borderlands 4 and Digimon Story are my biggest releases this year.
The first one is the best one. They should have stuck with their first protagonist War and not try to change things in the sequels. Now it seems they understand that and we are getting what we should have gotten long ago.
I'd like to see Sony fund a turn based anime JRPG, an Anime action JRPG and a Fire Emblem style anime SRPG. Give us multiple anime style RPGs for Playstation.
This is short term gain at the expense of the long term health of the platform. Which means, yes, the bean counters did the math and it works for the near future. This means they get a nice big fat bonus. They don't care about the company long term however.
I think every first party publisher should have a turn based JRPG series and a turn based SRPG series.
Beyond that, every third party publisher from the West AND East should be making turn based games. The market is clearly there for both Western and Eastern versions (including tactics games). The problem has always been creating compelling characters and stories. If you don't nail that part it's likely to fail. The characters have to at least be fun to look at and past failures often couldn't get those parts right.
The two Trails series games and Digimon Story are my biggest favorites. Basically any JRPG or tactics game is high on my list. Thank you for covering the Trails series so much.
I think it was great at launch and has only gotten better since. It's very underrated and I just don't get the negative comments people make. I think some of us radically weigh the same things differently.
They bring down the price of games so fast that it conditions gamers to just wait. This just reinforces that. Sell games at $60 and don't drop the price so steep during the first year.
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Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Really Is a Digimon Game with a Budget
This is my personal GOTY, I think. It's certainly looking that way. I appreciate the level of coverage you are giving it.
Re: Preview: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Already Feels Like a Respectable Rival to Mario Kart World
I think they need to add a single player story campaign after launch. I'm quite upset that there isn't one. I'm not all that interested in playing people online.
Re: Early Lost Soul Aside PS5 Reviews Axed as 'Comprehensive' Day One Patch Is Announced
I'm highly interested in this game. I just want to wait on reviews before buying. I'm in if it averages an 80.
Re: 'There's No Real Need for a PS6': Industry Veteran Weighs in on Next-Gen Debate
Delay next generation for as long as possible.
Re: Konami Wants to 'Consider Lots of Other Games' for Remake Treatment if MGS Delta Succeeds
The Mystical Ninja series starring Goemon needs remastered.
Re: Ys X: Nordic's Controversial Re-Release Skips PS5 for Switch 2 and PC
I'll skip buying the game again on the Switch 2. I bought the base game on PS5 and I'll just wait for it to arrive on Playstation.
Re: Hands On: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Feels Like a Huge Step Forward for Falcom's RPG Series
I wish they would keep the series as turn based only.
Re: 'We'll Continue to Evolve the PS Store': Sony on Making PS5, PS4 Shopping Better
I hate buying something and then under different variations of the same game it just says unavailable. Or if I play a demo of a game it will sometimes not give an option to buy it on the store. Or if I preorder too fast on Day 1, I get weird stuff going on with how much purchase is displayed.
Re: Trails in the Sky PS5 Remake Reportedly Double the Length of Original Game
80 hours? This is short for a Trails game. I average 120 hours in most of them.
Re: It's Still Surreal to See Classic RPG Trails in the Sky Completely Remade in 3D
I've got money in my Playstation account just waiting for this to release. This is an extremely important release for me. Trails, Sonic Crossworlds, Borderlands 4 and Digimon Story are my biggest releases this year.
Re: We're Sold on Digimon Story Time Stranger Thanks to This Rideable Digimon Trailer
This may become my personal GOTY.
Re: Darksiders 4 May Finally Be PS5's Answer to Classic Zelda
The first one is the best one. They should have stuck with their first protagonist War and not try to change things in the sequels. Now it seems they understand that and we are getting what we should have gotten long ago.
Re: Lost Soul Aside's PS5, PC Price Could Be Its Biggest Bottle Neck
I'm pretty excited to see this one.
Re: Sony Job Listing Implies More PS5 Exclusives Will Be Ported to Xbox, Switch
We are entering the age of homogenous platforms.
Re: In Unsurprising News, Even More Xbox Ports Are Allegedly En Route to PS5
Some of the Microsoft games sell well and some sell poorly. It's two different tales.
Re: Talking Point: Sony's Investing in Anime, But Why Isn't PlayStation Leading the Charge?
I'd like to see Sony fund a turn based anime JRPG, an Anime action JRPG and a Fire Emblem style anime SRPG. Give us multiple anime style RPGs for Playstation.
Re: Rumour: Unforgettable RPG Dragon Quest 7 Tipped for PS5 Release
I hope it's a high effort remaster and not just a simple upscaled game.
Re: Atelier Ryza Trilogy Returns in Massive PS5, PS4 Triple Pack
This is a big day!
Re: The Atelier Franchise Sure Is Taking Over PS5 Today
I'm pretty excited about it. I've got my money ready.
Re: Impossibly Hard PS3 Cute-'Em-Up Gets a Modern Revamp This September
It would be nice if they extended the levels or added new ones.
Re: Reaction: Helldivers 2 on Xbox Signals Another Unexpected But Not Overly Surprising Shift in Strategy from Sony
This is short term gain at the expense of the long term health of the platform. Which means, yes, the bean counters did the math and it works for the near future. This means they get a nice big fat bonus. They don't care about the company long term however.
Re: PlayStation Is Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox, Out on 26th August
Xbox is dying so they might as well try to get them for next generation.
Re: Stunning Final Fantasy 9 Artwork Revealed as Rumoured Remake Date Fast Approaches
I'd buy it for Playstation 5.
Re: Digimon Story Time Stranger Gameplay Overview Offers Up New PS5 Footage
This game is definitely building hype everywhere online. It's really happening and it is deserved.
Re: Stop Killing Games Fights to Stop Publishers from Revoking Access to Full-Price Products
This is needed!
Re: 'Aw, Nah! This Ain't Happenin'!': SEGA on Potential PS5 Sonic Adventure Remasters
Hand it off to Good Feel, makers of Bakeru. They are talented enough.
Re: Square Enix 'Aware' of Clair Obscur's Success, Ponders Turn-Based RPG Revival
I think every first party publisher should have a turn based JRPG series and a turn based SRPG series.
Beyond that, every third party publisher from the West AND East should be making turn based games. The market is clearly there for both Western and Eastern versions (including tactics games). The problem has always been creating compelling characters and stories. If you don't nail that part it's likely to fail. The characters have to at least be fun to look at and past failures often couldn't get those parts right.
Re: Borderlands 4 Fans Convince Dev to Add Combat Radar to the Game
It needs more Babymetal music!!!
Re: Round Up: Digimon Story Time Stranger Previews Are Super Positive, Set to Be a Surprise Hit on PS5
I just preordered it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5 Games for the Second Half of 2025?
The two Trails series games and Digimon Story are my biggest favorites. Basically any JRPG or tactics game is high on my list. Thank you for covering the Trails series so much.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics Enhanced Remaster Announced for PS5, Out in September
This is a definite day one purchase.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give DOOM: The Dark Ages?
It's a 10. I loved it more than the last two.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Six Months Later?
I think it was great at launch and has only gotten better since. It's very underrated and I just don't get the negative comments people make. I think some of us radically weigh the same things differently.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025?
Boltgun is spectacular.
Re: The Hundred Line Creator Ready to Start Work on PS5 Port, But Studio on the Brink of Bankruptcy
I will buy it to support them.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
The UI needs to be more stylish and fun looking. It's quite sterile.
Re: PS5 Fans Are Begging Sony Subsidiary ANIPLEX to Port The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
It would be really nice to have on Playstation. I definitely want to purchase it.
Re: Persona-Like JRPG Varlet Announced for Worldwide PS5 Release in August
I really want to see more of this!
Re: Classic JRPG Remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Confirms New Script That 'Honors the Original Japanese Text'
Every time I hear this it ends up making the script more dry and devoid of life.
Re: Sony Subsidiary ANIPLEX Remembered PS5 Is a Legit Platform
Sony should require a Playstation port of all their games.
Re: Rumour: An XCOM-Like Rainbow Six Spin-Off Is in the Works for PS5
I love Xcom clones. I want a million of them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on Potential $80 PS5 Games?
They bring down the price of games so fast that it conditions gamers to just wait. This just reinforces that. Sell games at $60 and don't drop the price so steep during the first year.
Re: Nintendo Is Raising the Price of Games with Switch 2
So I'm supposed to pay 80 dollars plus tax for the base game AND buy DLC? That's insane.
Re: Nintendo Is Raising the Price of Games with Switch 2
I won't pay those prices. I'll wait for sale pricing.
Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (March 2025)
It's Yumia all the way.
Re: Iconic PS1 Fighter Rival Schools Returns in New Street Fighter 6 Fighting Pass
They should make a new Rival Schools or at least add some of the characters to Street Fighter!
Re: Trails Fans Win 2025 as Trails beyond the Horizon Is Confirmed for Fall Release on PS5, PS4
This is my most wanted game of 2025.
Re: PS Plus Essential Is Quietly Having a Great Year on PS5, PS4
I have the highest tier of both Game Pass and Playstation Plus. I think Playstation Plus is often better.
Re: Atlus Is Remastering a Fan-Favourite PS2 Shin Megami Tensei RPG for PS5, PS4 This Summer
I'm totally buying this!
Re: New JRPG Inspired by Popular Sci-Fi Manga Launches Sooner Than You Think on PS5
I think this is a day one purchase.