@ShogunRok Hello there, is there a chapter select of some kind once we finish the game we can just play through it, without worry and, then, go for a selective collectathon ? ^^
There is something very disturbing with their lipsynch... Also... It's hard to explain, but it looks like there are different art direction, depending on the sequences... like, different games from the same genre... bizarre IMHO.
@AccessibleDaydream I played Kurasawa mode for immersion and here is my experience:
1) I played Ghost Of T pretty late in its life cycle and, although it was a beautiful game on release, it showed its age when I booted it. The Black and White helped hiding what could have looked dated (realism doesn't age well in video games).
2) However, anything related to finding a coloured item was a bore.
3) Not linked to black and white mode but, I guess it's part of the same experience, I think Ghost of T is lipsynched to English and not Japanese and, depending on your eye for details, this could bother you.
All in all, IMHO, this mode helped me getting in and probably made me play the game longer than I would have otherwise. However, if I ever intend to play Yotei, I'll probably keep the colours on since the game will be pretty new and certainly display some of the most outstanding graphics available. Maybe... if there is like an intense emotional duel and I need to get "in the mood" you know? For drama
I am a bit tired of having to watch more feet on display...but I guess they know their audience xD Aki, Manon and Jamie look particularly on brand though IMHO
Sagat looked great in the trailer though
Not a fan of johnny World tour trailer usually but I really liked the idea of the menacing tiger aura, very shonen, and the giant sized feeling from the camera angles and all.
Nice! I have KOF XV but a friend of mine living in Canada confused the region when he bought Diablo IV expension, so he gave me the code for free... I just needed to core game to try it Jusant is intriguing, heard many good thing about it.
Quite interested. It's a game I couldn't finish on PS1 (wasn't my PS1) so it's kind of a lose end from my own IRL character arc
However, I wished they'd have given it the same kind of graphics Triangle Strategy (which I still must play) or Octopath Travelers had. This game, and FF6 FWIW, really would have deserved it IMHO.
Looks quite nice actually. On a different topic (maybe related?), are there PSVR2 games about visiting museums from all over the world? Or maybe important locations like Parthenon, Pyramids and stuff? Something free roaming but done respectfully with nice visuals to compensate being at home?
@DonJorginho Rematching Simon is potentially a huge gain of time. You can't have the fight lasting too long because of his ultimate so, once you've got the tech to beat him, if you still get the experience points, rematching him could be pretty cool to farm up to level 99. Or just test the viability of your builds
Won't pretend I cared for every games but there definitely was some Holy Sh*t moments!
IMHO, that last Marvel Fighting game from ARCSYS was over 9000!
Also, Romeo Is A Dead Man kind of rocked and we got to see Pragmata's gameplay as well as FF Tactics remaster (which really looked like the bare minimum of effort though... but I might be wrong).
I really enjoyed soul hackers 2 and I keep coming back to gbvsr regularly. With the new season, never been a better time to try this awesome fighting game.
Sand land kind of has my interest. Stalker not so much.
@N1ghtW1ng Just wanted to applaud and congratulate you on: Having a Transistor picture Being able to take other's remarks into account in a constructive way.
@R-Soub Capcom VS Sn1 (CVS1) had a fixed ratio system. Meaning, characters were noted from 1 to 4 (if I remember correctly) and you had to select a team of fighters with a sum of 4. So, you could have a team of 1,1,2 or 3,1 or even just one 4 guy. Obviously, the higher the ratio, the stronger the character was supposed to be.
CVS2 let you apply ratio yourself, so it's more fluid and, most importantly, CVS2 introduced 6 "grooves", which are 6 different style of playing every characters. 3 from Capcom games, 3 from SNK games.
Other than that, you find the standard changes when comparing a first iteration of a game to its sequel.
Snk VS Capcom is fighting made by SNK, while the CVS1&2 were made by Capcom. Different roster, artstyle and mechanics. This game isn't on the capcom collection but can be found and bought separately on playstation systems.
@Odium In all those games, I feel like, whatever their genre, music is treated less as a background sound going with the flow and more like a force trying to interact with you, proudly saying "hear me out, there is something you need to feel/understand about this moment/adventure". It's like a core part and transmission vector of the experience IMHO.
Loved this game. Perfect example of a game that looked and felt exactly like I remembered the 16 era RPGs and not how they really were. Not that they were bad, but they never looked that good.
Also, on normal difficulty, it was reasonably easy and somehow helped enjnoying this nice story and those wonderful characters. really felt like Sabotage wanted you to enjoy the tour and the trip down everything they loved with them.
So, definitely on my to-do list! Then, hopefully, I'll finish it right in time for Chained Echoes's DLC too.
@LiamCroft Hello, sounds like a must buy, so happy ^^ I have a mild case of FOMO though, so quick questions: Can we collect stuff after finishing the story? Are there missable trophies? Also, I guess the lack of a mini map turned out ok?
@Rgeneb1 OK good news, googling it worked and I found it. Bad news "something went wrong try again later" Good news, tried to look for it again and it's in the demo catalog
It does beg to be experienced in VR though. But if the frame rate isn't locked on already, this might be a technological issue Compared to Kayak mirage, how does the environnement compares? Anyone played both?
@mlm043 I feel you. I love their games too. Transistor was the game that made me buy a PS4 when I was hesitating with an Xbox and I loved every second of it (and it was the month this game came free on PS+). Because I have the best friends in the world, I'm also a proud owner of the Limited Run collector's edition ^__^ Hades was a thing of beauty and, even though I'm a bit concerned they are going for a "sequel" inistead of a new original game, I can't wait to play it, I trust those people 100%.
Honestly, I'm hesitating buying a Switch 2 just to play Hades 2 on time. I missed the Switch one entirely and I believe there are some games I'd really like to try (Triangle Strategy, I'm looking at you)
@Korgon Hello, just wondering if you were still playing SF6 and/or GBVR? Desperately needs training and friendly chit chat lol Sorry this has nothing to do with AC, I just jumped on the occasion... I will try Shadows eventually though, it's climbing up my to do list ^^
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Re: Sword of the Sea (PS5) - Stunning Journey-Like Is a PS Plus Extra Hall of Famer
@ShogunRok
Hello there, is there a chapter select of some kind once we finish the game we can just play through it, without worry and, then, go for a selective collectathon ? ^^
Re: Feature: Let's Predict Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
@JbumiSandra
That is a joke I can get behind... So I don't get stained
Re: PS5 Stunner Neo Berlin 2087 Walks the Uncanny Valley with New Gameplay Trailer
There is something very disturbing with their lipsynch...
Also... It's hard to explain, but it looks like there are different art direction, depending on the sequences... like, different games from the same genre... bizarre IMHO.
Re: Hell Is Us Free Playable Demo Is Available Now on PS5
@SeaDaVie
Just wanted to congratulate you on your Transistor picture.
Supergiants game FTW
Re: Persona-Inspired Tactical RPG Demonschool Heads to Class Next Month on PS5, PS4
@Kraven
On my list too.
Wonder how they will adaptateur the formula and the 2D is nice ^^
Re: Arc System Works Has Been Busy, Wilnas Joins Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising on PS5, PS4
Looks exactly like my kind of character ^^
Re: Watch Pro Players Get to Grips with Marvel Tokon in Unedited PS5 Gameplay
I am the target audience so there is no way I can resist, I am just too weak, must buy IMHO.
Max did a second vidéo watching, I believe, the devs playing high level matches and you can see the game showing much more of its real potential ^_^
Ps: nevermind, you put the video I thought of on. Mea culpa Xb
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2025?
Don't care for any of those games but all the more power to those who do. Happy gaming.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 592
Board games with friends and brunch
If I can though, I will sneak in some persona 3 reload and Shinobi's demo.
Also, Evo is on ^^
Re: Poll: Which Characters Do You Want to Join the Roster of Marvel Tokon on PS5, PC?
@Overmind
Probably my top pick too
Re: 'By Every Objective Measure, We're Thriving': Microsoft CEO Expresses Gratitude to All Those Laid Off
@get2sammyb
"The line must go up" is actually a pretty great documentary on YouTube, if you have the time to watch it.
Sorry, real title is "line goes up" my bad
Re: Talking Point: Sony's Investing in Anime, But Why Isn't PlayStation Leading the Charge?
@nessisonett
Cue in Alanis Morrissette's Ironic
Re: Sony's Stunning PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Will Be Playable for the First Time at Evo 2025
@Korgon
Fun fact, back in SF5 days I think, I won a game in a japanese arcade...
...versus another french mate visiting
Re: Sony's Stunning PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Will Be Playable for the First Time at Evo 2025
@Korgon
I am the face of envy right now.
Have a good time!
Re: Ghost of Yotei Goes Above and Beyond with New Director Modes, Even Has Lo-Fi Beats
@AccessibleDaydream
I played Kurasawa mode for immersion and here is my experience:
1) I played Ghost Of T pretty late in its life cycle and, although it was a beautiful game on release, it showed its age when I booted it. The Black and White helped hiding what could have looked dated (realism doesn't age well in video games).
2) However, anything related to finding a coloured item was a bore.
3) Not linked to black and white mode but, I guess it's part of the same experience, I think Ghost of T is lipsynched to English and not Japanese and, depending on your eye for details, this could bother you.
All in all, IMHO, this mode helped me getting in and probably made me play the game longer than I would have otherwise.
However, if I ever intend to play Yotei, I'll probably keep the colours on since the game will be pretty new and certainly display some of the most outstanding graphics available.
Maybe... if there is like an intense emotional duel and I need to get "in the mood" you know? For drama
Re: Blackpink's Lisa Is the New Global Face of PlayStation
@Oram77
Did she perform Blacklight ?
That bass line slaps so hard!
Re: Blackpink's Lisa Is the New Global Face of PlayStation
@Oram77
I am jealousy incarnate. xD
Wait, did you actually see her (real face and all)? Or is it a form of speech just to say you went to ger concert?
Exemple: I went and saw Gorillaz
Re: Street Fighter 6 Swimsuit Outfits Incoming, Sagat Arrives 5th August
I am a bit tired of having to watch more feet on display...but I guess they know their audience xD
Aki, Manon and Jamie look particularly on brand though IMHO
Sagat looked great in the trailer though
Not a fan of johnny World tour trailer usually but I really liked the idea of the menacing tiger aura, very shonen, and the giant sized feeling from the camera angles and all.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025 Announced
Nice!
I have KOF XV but a friend of mine living in Canada confused the region when he bought Diablo IV expension, so he gave me the code for free... I just needed to core game to try it
Jusant is intriguing, heard many good thing about it.
Re: Interview: Final Fantasy Tactics Veterans on Remastering an All-Time Classic RPG
Quite interested.
It's a game I couldn't finish on PS1 (wasn't my PS1) so it's kind of a lose end from my own IRL character arc
However, I wished they'd have given it the same kind of graphics Triangle Strategy (which I still must play) or Octopath Travelers had. This game, and FF6 FWIW, really would have deserved it IMHO.
Re: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Will Have an Absolutely Banging Soundtrack
Never doubted it would have a killer soundtrack.
Tee Lopes on the SoR4 DLC was fire!
Re: Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PS5) - A Fantastic Return to Peak PS2 Atlus Vibes
@ShogunRok
Man you're fast with your replies!
Thanks ^^
Re: Sony's New PS5, PSVR2 Game May Be the Most Important It Releases This Year
Looks quite nice actually.
On a different topic (maybe related?), are there PSVR2 games about visiting museums from all over the world?
Or maybe important locations like Parthenon, Pyramids and stuff?
Something free roaming but done respectfully with nice visuals to compensate being at home?
Re: Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PS5) - A Fantastic Return to Peak PS2 Atlus Vibes
Is it mechanically close to P5 Scramble (the boss/mini boss parts) or a completely different beast?
Like, your summons act as your companions?
Re: Mini Review: The Alters (PS5) - Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Caper Is 11 Bit Studios' Best Game Yet
@Perturbator
Moon is great!
From what I have seen, also my favorite movie from this director.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.3.0 Makes Big Balance and Difficulty Adjustments
@DonJorginho
Rematching Simon is potentially a huge gain of time.
You can't have the fight lasting too long because of his ultimate so, once you've got the tech to beat him, if you still get the experience points, rematching him could be pretty cool to farm up to level 99.
Or just test the viability of your builds
Re: Snap & Grab Is a Stylish Photography Heist Adventure Coming to PS5 in 2026
Is it Lyn singing?
The one on the persona 5 soundtrack?
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
Won't pretend I cared for every games but there definitely was some Holy Sh*t moments!
IMHO, that last Marvel Fighting game from ARCSYS was over 9000!
Also, Romeo Is A Dead Man kind of rocked and we got to see Pragmata's gameplay as well as FF Tactics remaster (which really looked like the bare minimum of effort though... but I might be wrong).
So, yeah, over all, I voted Excellent ^^
Re: Elden Ring Will Get Its A24 Movie Adaptation, with Alex Garland in the Director's Seat
Intrigued.
Don't much care for Elden Ring TBH but Garland directed Ex Machina, one of my favorite movie.
Re: Breakout PS5 Hit Expedition 33 Is Getting an Official Art Book This Year
@themightyant Haven't yet fought Renoir (post paintress though) but, so far, Monoco (during his fight) is my favorite track.
Also, official artbook let's go!!!!!!!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2025?
I really enjoyed soul hackers 2 and I keep coming back to gbvsr regularly.
With the new season, never been a better time to try this awesome fighting game.
Sand land kind of has my interest.
Stalker not so much.
Re: The Witcher 4's Awesome Reveal Trailer Wins Prestigious Art and Design Award
@N1ghtW1ng
Just wanted to applaud and congratulate you on:
Having a Transistor picture
Being able to take other's remarks into account in a constructive way.
Re: These 16+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (12th-18th May)
@R-Soub
Capcom VS Sn1 (CVS1) had a fixed ratio system.
Meaning, characters were noted from 1 to 4 (if I remember correctly) and you had to select a team of fighters with a sum of 4. So, you could have a team of 1,1,2 or 3,1 or even just one 4 guy.
Obviously, the higher the ratio, the stronger the character was supposed to be.
CVS2 let you apply ratio yourself, so it's more fluid and, most importantly, CVS2 introduced 6 "grooves", which are 6 different style of playing every characters.
3 from Capcom games, 3 from SNK games.
Other than that, you find the standard changes when comparing a first iteration of a game to its sequel.
Snk VS Capcom is fighting made by SNK, while the CVS1&2 were made by Capcom.
Different roster, artstyle and mechanics.
This game isn't on the capcom collection but can be found and bought separately on playstation systems.
Hope it helped.
Re: Expedition 33 Is Increasing in Popularity with Each Successive Week
@Odium
In all those games, I feel like, whatever their genre, music is treated less as a background sound going with the flow and more like a force trying to interact with you, proudly saying "hear me out, there is something you need to feel/understand about this moment/adventure".
It's like a core part and transmission vector of the experience IMHO.
Re: Expedition 33 Is Increasing in Popularity with Each Successive Week
@Odium
Ooooh supergiant games made one of m'y all time favorite soundtrack with Transistor
As for expédition 33, I love the Manor song as well as megasometing (battle against the Big sakapatate)
Re: Expedition 33 Is Increasing in Popularity with Each Successive Week
@Odium
Soundtrack is exceptionnal
Re: Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Adds 8 Hours of Free DLC in May on PS5, PS4
Loved this game.
Perfect example of a game that looked and felt exactly like I remembered the 16 era RPGs and not how they really were.
Not that they were bad, but they never looked that good.
Also, on normal difficulty, it was reasonably easy and somehow helped enjnoying this nice story and those wonderful characters.
really felt like Sabotage wanted you to enjoy the tour and the trip down everything they loved with them.
So, definitely on my to-do list!
Then, hopefully, I'll finish it right in time for Chained Echoes's DLC too.
Happy gaming everyone.
Re: PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Has Some of the Highest User Ratings Ever
Playing it and there is a lot to love with interesting system mechanics.
Nothing ground breaking imho but fresh and well enough done to keep one entertained.
Also, very nice artistic direction even if limitations show, it is a very well crafted game I think, one that often has me stopping to look at the scenery and how the level design seemed to have been implemented with a lack of mini map in mind.
I might be wrong but it does seem made in a way so you can always figure out your direction and which way you come from.
Coming from a guy who really really really easy gets Lost in vidéo game and irl.
Re: 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games, Big Deals Sale
@naruball
It is.
Though the story is completely différent, I found it comparable to firewatch or oxenfree in quality.
But, I totally relate about first person.
I usually stay clear from them and very rarely enjoy FPS.
On the sales topic, I also noticed a Citizen Sleeper bundle... One of the best experience I had, period.
Re: 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games, Big Deals Sale
@naruball
Had the exact same thought for Gone Home ^^
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5) - Daring, Quirky RPG Is an Absolute Must-Play
@LiamCroft
Thanks a lot for the quick reply ^^
Definitely ordering it.
Cocorico ! xD
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PS5) - Daring, Quirky RPG Is an Absolute Must-Play
@LiamCroft
Hello, sounds like a must buy, so happy ^^
I have a mild case of FOMO though, so quick questions:
Can we collect stuff after finishing the story?
Are there missable trophies?
Also, I guess the lack of a mini map turned out ok?
Re: Stylish Rhythm Game Unbeatable Gets Free Playable Demo on PS5, Available Now
@Rgeneb1
OK good news, googling it worked and I found it.
Bad news "something went wrong try again later"
Good news, tried to look for it again and it's in the demo catalog
Thanks a lot ^^
Re: Mini Review: Lushfoil Photography Sim (PS5) - Deeply Relaxing Exploration Game Is a Sight to Behold
It does beg to be experienced in VR though.
But if the frame rate isn't locked on already, this might be a technological issue
Compared to Kayak mirage, how does the environnement compares?
Anyone played both?
Re: Stylish Rhythm Game Unbeatable Gets Free Playable Demo on PS5, Available Now
Anyone found the demo? Tried to get it but it doesn't show on the product page :-/
Re: The Alters Confirmed for June, Brings Clone Wars With It
Really interested in this one.
Also reminding me of the movie MOON, which is a plus. ^^
Re: You'll Be Able to Transfer Your Cyberpunk 2077 Progress from PS5 to Switch 2
Pretty cool when you know Cyberpunk's PS4 Trophies don't transfer to the PS5 version...
Re: Switch 2 Coughs Up for Timed Hades 2 Console Exclusivity, Coming to PS5 Later
@mlm043 I feel you. I love their games too.
Transistor was the game that made me buy a PS4 when I was hesitating with an Xbox and I loved every second of it (and it was the month this game came free on PS+).
Because I have the best friends in the world, I'm also a proud owner of the Limited Run collector's edition ^__^
Hades was a thing of beauty and, even though I'm a bit concerned they are going for a "sequel" inistead of a new original game, I can't wait to play it, I trust those people 100%.
Honestly, I'm hesitating buying a Switch 2 just to play Hades 2 on time. I missed the Switch one entirely and I believe there are some games I'd really like to try (Triangle Strategy, I'm looking at you)
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Soars Past 1 Million Players at Launch
@Korgon
Alrighty, I ll send you a friend request when I am back from work.
Happy assassinations
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Soars Past 1 Million Players at Launch
@Korgon
Hello, just wondering if you were still playing SF6 and/or GBVR?
Desperately needs training and friendly chit chat lol
Sorry this has nothing to do with AC, I just jumped on the occasion...
I will try Shadows eventually though, it's climbing up my to do list ^^