I haven’t been watching these for too long, but I have to imagine they’ve either been absolutely horrible or non existent with the amount of drooling in the comments over this one. I’d say it was a solid B/+, was good overall, nothing more, nothing less.
Looks phenomenal, but why, oh why, do they always have to have that horrifically cringey out of place music shoved into everything? Completely removes any immersion, sense of danger, and/or seriousness and turns its vibe into yet another Saturday morning anime.
God forbid you have to “buy into” the intended gameplay experience. Returnal was/is a masterpiece and easily one of the consoles best and often overlooked titles around. Saros looks great, but this admittedly killed some of my excitement for it. Not everything has to be for everyone, but I digress.
I’m actually more excited that this seems like an absolute wild card of a show and a longer one at that. I miss actual surprises, here’s hoping there’s some good ones!
After grabbing the 100%/Platinum for Bloodborne I’ve been in a weird funk of not knowing what to play (the troubles of completing a masterpiece,) so decided to throw on a few grinds. Halls of Torment for the Portal, and The Division 2 as my main. Should keep me busy till Crimson Desert.
The performance and visuals absolutely killed any excitement and enjoyment I had hoped for with this game, and it doesn’t help the characters are insufferable and needlessly cringe.
Haven’t seen a show tank like this in some time, especially on HBO of all places. Hopefully in a decade or so they’ll try again, or even create their own story within the same world. Great stuff there, if done right.
If I get at least one game a month out of it that I would’ve picked up at some point, I’m good. Ultros has been on my list forever, so there’s that. Huge Subnautica fan, and while I wasn’t to fond of this one, it’s still a solid game nevertheless. Overall ok month for me, solid for most, I imagine.
Enjoying climbing irl, I was very excited for this one, but unfortunately the demo turned me off. Something about the visual aesthetics hurt my head lol. Like, there was an uncanny-ness to it all, and the jittery movements combined with that oddly made me just feel weird and borderline nauseous. I can’t say that’s ever happened to me in a game before, outside of vr. Would’ve been a day one otherwise.
All of these games could be spliced together and 9 outta 10 people would never know the difference. Hopefully they eventually become a bit more original and unique to stand on their own and not just more of the same.
If there’s a trade-in offer of some kind, yeah, sure. I love mine, have only had it since this past October, but has been an incredible experience since.
Love me some demos! Hadn’t planned on giving this game another thought, as every title of theirs is more or less the same. Now I’ll at least try it out and see if I’m wrong and can make a more informed decision.
Ultros has been on my wishlist for awhile now, so that’s a nice bonus. Subnautica is one of the best gaming experiences I had in some time, but I found this one to be severely lacking, still holding out hope for the proper sequel. The other two I’ll download but never play, but overall decent month for most.
Oh I’m sure this site thinks he’s sticking his foot in his mouth, again, apparently. It’s an incredibly valid thing to say, with how bias articles are nowadays. Just look at the gaslighting for Highguard.
Realistically, there just won’t be a big jump from Gen to Gen anymore and these consoles life’s are becoming much longer bc of it. How much better will it really be then the Pro and would it even be enough that people would jump ship for it. Doubtful. Might as well wait and make up whatever excuse in the mean time.
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Re: 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
I mean, he’s not wrong..
Re: Saros Succumbs to the Pay Extra to Play Early Trend
Easily one of my most hyped games of the year. That said, the idea of paying for early access is astonishingly stupid, and I hate it.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for February 2026?
I haven’t been watching these for too long, but I have to imagine they’ve either been absolutely horrible or non existent with the amount of drooling in the comments over this one. I’d say it was a solid B/+, was good overall, nothing more, nothing less.
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2026?
The Chicken game was without a doubt my biggest surprise and am beyond hyped for! 🐓
Re: Pokémon Dev's Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation Conjures a 4th August Release
Looks phenomenal, but why, oh why, do they always have to have that horrifically cringey out of place music shoved into everything? Completely removes any immersion, sense of danger, and/or seriousness and turns its vibe into yet another Saturday morning anime.
Re: Saros Shaves Off Returnal's Rough Edges for a More Universally Appealing PS5 Roguelite
God forbid you have to “buy into” the intended gameplay experience. Returnal was/is a masterpiece and easily one of the consoles best and often overlooked titles around. Saros looks great, but this admittedly killed some of my excitement for it. Not everything has to be for everyone, but I digress.
Re: Unsurprisingly, Marathon Will Be Part of the Latest State of Play
Well, that’s unfortunate.
Re: PS5's Goriest Game Hellraiser: Revival Gets Intimate in New Trailer
Looking forward to this one.
Re: PS Plus Extra Games for February 2026 Leaked
Good god, SM2 was absolutely abysmal. Neva has been on my wishlist for some time, so I’m excited for that at least.
Re: PS5's Wolverine Won't Be at This Week's State of Play
I’m actually more excited that this seems like an absolute wild card of a show and a longer one at that. I miss actual surprises, here’s hoping there’s some good ones!
Re: Some PS5 Fans Believe a New God of War Game Could Shadow Drop This Week
I doubt it, but that would be absolutely amazing being a huge metroidvania fan.
Re: Mewgenics Is This Year's Best-Rated Game So Far, and It May Come to PS5
I need this right meow!
Re: Take an Extended, Non-Canon Look at the Next Jaw-Dropping Black Myth Game
Gimme, gimme, gimme.
Re: Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
GTA6 shadow drop, obviously.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
After grabbing the 100%/Platinum for Bloodborne I’ve been in a weird funk of not knowing what to play (the troubles of completing a masterpiece,) so decided to throw on a few grinds. Halls of Torment for the Portal, and The Division 2 as my main. Should keep me busy till Crimson Desert.
Re: Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Guerrilla's Next Big PS5 Game, Horizon 3 Still Years Away
Pushsquare desperately trying to make Bluesky a thing will never not be funny (while linking to X 😂).
Re: Planet of Lana 2 Launches in March on PS5, PS4, and It Looks Gorgeous
First one was absolutely gorgeous, looking forward to this.
Re: Poll: What's Your Reaction to Horizon Hunters Gathering?
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Re: Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
Looks like it was designed from the imagination of a boardroom.
Re: New Hollow Knight Trophy List All But Confirms a Native PS5 Version
Everyone needs to check out Mio: Memories in Orbit! If you enjoyed HK, you’ll love this! Just launched and sadly not being marketed very well.
Re: Try Pragmata's Hack-and-Shoot Action in Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5
I feel like this is gonna bomb hard, will check out the demo and see if it’s as bad as it looks.
Re: Launch-Aligned, Ghost of Yotei PS5 Is Selling Better Than Tsushima
If you ever needed reminding, this site is one giant hive mind echo chamber. Here you go. You tell ‘ em, guys! 😂
Re: Want a Head Start on Forza Horizon 6 PS5? Cross-Save Lets You Begin on PC and Xbox
Music to my ears! Will work on it casually until Ps5 release, then purchase and move on over.
Re: Highguard Player Count Is Actually Hanging in There as It Makes 5v5 Mode Permanent
Why are y’all trying so hard to make this a thing. It’s.. weird.
Re: PS5 Open Worlder Crimson Desert Seems Destined to Be a Hit, Tops 2 Million Wishlists
Looking forward to it.
Re: Sony Signs K-Pop Superstar Kim Chaewon to Promote PS5 for Lunar New Year
Looks like another bot straight off the factory line. Poor thing.
Re: PS5 Climbing Game Cairn Is the First Success Story of 2026
The performance and visuals absolutely killed any excitement and enjoyment I had hoped for with this game, and it doesn’t help the characters are insufferable and needlessly cringe.
Re: New PlayStation Patent Could Let You Put Controller Buttons Where You Want
I just want my stick placement akin to an Xbox controller and I’ll be good.
Re: These 10+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (2nd-8th February)
I would love for Carmageddon to turn out good, sincerely miss arcade racers.
Re: The Last of Us TV Show Might Be Over After Season 3
Haven’t seen a show tank like this in some time, especially on HBO of all places. Hopefully in a decade or so they’ll try again, or even create their own story within the same world. Great stuff there, if done right.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2026?
If I get at least one game a month out of it that I would’ve picked up at some point, I’m good. Ultros has been on my list forever, so there’s that. Huge Subnautica fan, and while I wasn’t to fond of this one, it’s still a solid game nevertheless. Overall ok month for me, solid for most, I imagine.
Re: God of War TV Casting Continues with Mimir, Brok, and Sindri Actors
This has all been phenomenal casting so far, looking forward to see how this all actually turns out.
Re: Cairn (PS5) - This Uniquely Tactile Climbing Adventure Is Summit Worth Playing
Enjoying climbing irl, I was very excited for this one, but unfortunately the demo turned me off. Something about the visual aesthetics hurt my head lol. Like, there was an uncanny-ness to it all, and the jittery movements combined with that oddly made me just feel weird and borderline nauseous. I can’t say that’s ever happened to me in a game before, outside of vr. Would’ve been a day one otherwise.
Re: Highguard Is Already Struggling to Hold Players' Attention
Absolutely hilarious. Without a doubt one of the most aggressively bland games I’ve had the displeasure of playing in some time, like, wow..
Re: Has PlayStation Found Its Own Black Myth: Wukong? New PS5 Console Exclusive Is One to Watch
All of these games could be spliced together and 9 outta 10 people would never know the difference. Hopefully they eventually become a bit more original and unique to stand on their own and not just more of the same.
Re: GDC Survey Reveals Developers Are Twice as Interested in Making Games for PS5 Than Xbox
Who cares, grow up.
Re: Rumour: PS Portal OLED Version Coming This Year
If there’s a trade-in offer of some kind, yeah, sure. I love mine, have only had it since this past October, but has been an incredible experience since.
Re: Promising Chinese God of War Game Will Be 'Optimised for PS5 in Collaboration with Sony'
That.. does not look good.
Re: Play Nioh 3 Now in Free PS5 Demo
Love me some demos! Hadn’t planned on giving this game another thought, as every title of theirs is more or less the same. Now I’ll at least try it out and see if I’m wrong and can make a more informed decision.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for February 2026 Announced
Ultros has been on my wishlist for awhile now, so that’s a nice bonus. Subnautica is one of the best gaming experiences I had in some time, but I found this one to be severely lacking, still holding out hope for the proper sequel. The other two I’ll download but never play, but overall decent month for most.
Re: Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
The moment I see Bluesky referenced anywhere, it immediately loses any credibility as anything placed in reality and not emotional drivel.
Re: Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
Oh I’m sure this site thinks he’s sticking his foot in his mouth, again, apparently. It’s an incredibly valid thing to say, with how bias articles are nowadays. Just look at the gaslighting for Highguard.
Re: Awesome Beat'Em-Up Absolum Slaps February Release Date on Huge PS5 Patch
Is this any fun solo? I find the genre tends to fall pretty flat when not with a group of friends.
Re: Ubisoft May Have Put Watch Dogs Down for Good
Legion was so exceptionally terrible. The OG and its ideas had so much potential, but sadly never came to fruition.
Re: Rumour: GTA 6 Might Not Launch Physically at First to Avoid Leaks
That makes absolute sense, no issues here. I prefer digital nowadays anyway, much more convenient.
Re: Starfield 2.0 Overhaul Mentioned Yet Again as Wait for PS5 Announcement Continues
One of the most forgettable 100hr gaming experiences I’ve ever had..
Re: Sony Set to Delay PS6 Release Date, Claims Financial Report
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Re: Sony Set to Delay PS6 Release Date, Claims Financial Report
Realistically, there just won’t be a big jump from Gen to Gen anymore and these consoles life’s are becoming much longer bc of it. How much better will it really be then the Pro and would it even be enough that people would jump ship for it. Doubtful. Might as well wait and make up whatever excuse in the mean time.
Re: PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed
I’ll take a Saros deep dive..
Re: Hands On: Highguard Is Real and Potentially Great on PS5
This genre in general has always been mediocre, but this looks exceptionally bland.