I managed to get 3 of my friends very engaged with the game and we have nice play sessions - the game is really well made and supported but still in the shadow of the inferior MK World.
Love, love Okami - easily one of my favorite games ever. I am thrilled it is getting a sequel and would love to conjure up the time to celebrate the 20th anniversary with a replay of the PS4 remaster.
I have the game and the physical guidebook - I recommend the book to everyone, it’s easily one of the best game guides I ever got, and I have been playing RPGs for a little while 👵🏻
I hate the practice but I do feel Metaphor would greatly benefit from an enhanced version - fingers crossed we will get an expansion of some sorts
For all the fuss that was made about it, it has one of the best battle systems of the series, if not the best, and an awesome battle theme. A lot of elements from 13 are present in the FF7 remake project but I’d still be up for it on PS5.
Wow, so this is really happening! It could hit us around the time the Ps6 comes out.
I also hope we get OD on PlayStation too. As Microsoft is now publishing anywhere and Kojima’s fanbase is strong on PS, it would be strange if we don’t get a PS version, though.
@ShogunRok Oh, it definitely has to be. And brace yourself for the shocker—the runner-up is the same 😉 Something about delivering cargo with the game OST or a podcast on just hits a perfect state of mind.
@rockodoodle I am so sad Sonic didn’t take the award thing but it’s doing good. I get what you are saying, I just think Crossworlds is an all around better kart game overall, but esthetics and vibe do a lot for me in games so... Enjoy the Nights event
@Weez How is it not different, though ? You are bringing generative ai into a creative process that did not rely on it. Would you say that spinning ideas for a movie script “by combing and transforming existing ideas, repeatedly refining them to fit the vision” would not different with AI thrown in the mix? Those ideas come from the real world and fiction - films, books, and yes, other artists work, yes, but they are processed in meaningful, surprising and unpredictable ways by human thought and creativity. I am fully onboard to let AI do menial tasks nobody really wishes to be doing but concept art or writing are entirely another area.
I can’t stand any kind of bashing bandwagon but I have to say that the “use of AI to develop concept art” does not sound any good. It could be very different but leads one to imagine concept artists riffing on or giving their own spin to images churned out by generative AI.
Yes, I do remember 18 months ago they were telling us it would be just 4 games: they clearly don’t know what they are doing and, particularly for such an enormous company, it’s wild.
I am glad I could theoretically play some of their most hyped games on PS but I still haven’t bought a single one due to crazy release schedules
@ShogunRok I mean when you have to play part one in order to enjoy part two, it could only sell less than the first one no matter how good it is. And third will sell less than second
As a testament that even if I like my games pretty I will play a solid ps3 looking title with bad antialiasing that somehow needs a PS5pro to maintain a stable frame rate, my most played game is…
@SeaDaVie @Mattock1987 yeah I think this is in fact project Returnal 2 but they thought better to reintroduce the game to a possibly wider audience by not making it sound like a sequel to a relatively niche game.
Looks very solid tbh.
There are way too many good JRPG lately! In terms of games originally released on Switch I wonder if (when?) Bravely 1/2 is also coming to other consoles as it seems SE is bent on publishing everything everywhere. I have yet to play the 2nd one but enjoyed the 2 3DS games.
PSRR is already doing a great number on a lot of games, I wonder if they can NOTICEABLY push it even further.
About stick drift: I got it only twice in my long career as a gamer - once with The Switch joycons and once with the Dualsense on PS5. Had them replaced for free both times.
Edit: my GameCube has some but I guess I can not complain about it - there is an insane amount of playtime and years there.
I am sure Nintendo’s sales are more than healthy but it’s kinda wild Ps5 is selling more than the S2 during its launch year. Well deserved success imho.
It’s a nice list. My Ps5 top picks (not necessarily 10s) would be:
Astro
Returnal
Death Stranding 2
Baldur’s gate 3
Street Fighter 6
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Stellar Blade
Trails in the sky 1st
@FantasyExplor3r88 I would not give a 10 to Ragnarok too but it’s a great game. Can’t really be blamed for playing similarly to the game it is the direct continuation! And they built upon the gameplay of 2018 in a lot of ways.
Oh, another acquisition. Consolidation is extremely bad for the industry and I don’t care if it’s Nintendo. It does look like a good fit for some of their minor projects, though.
Metaphor would greatly benefit from a definitive edition with some added content (Mage academy dungeon? Post ending trip? A couple of new characters with new archetypes? Anti-aliasing? ) but it would be preferable if the content could be accessed as DLC.
Yes, it’s been milKeD to D3ath! Bad PS Studios! Now let me take a break from my usual commenting on Push Square to preorder Kirby Air Raiders and Super Mario and the magical Coin Laundry 3. Better not forget to pick up the absolutely unmissable Pokémon Warriors: Mega Evolutions developed by KT.
@rockodoodle MK will always be more popular but I have to say it’s much easier to get online and play the game with Crossworlds and they are having a lot of updates and events
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Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Initial Sales Didn't Meet SEGA's Expectations
I managed to get 3 of my friends very engaged with the game and we have nice play sessions - the game is really well made and supported but still in the shadow of the inferior MK World.
Re: New Website Celebrates Okami's 20th Anniversary as Work Continues on Sequel
Love, love Okami - easily one of my favorite games ever. I am thrilled it is getting a sequel and would love to conjure up the time to celebrate the 20th anniversary with a replay of the PS4 remaster.
Re: Snow Bros Classic Collection Brings a Trio of Frosty Faves to PS5
Oh wow, childhood deep cut
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Dev Explains Why It's Not Upgrading to Unreal Engine 5 for Third Chapter
It makes a lot of sense and we’re all glad. So reveal at the rumored state of play in February?
Re: Phantom Blade Zero Destined to Be a Worldwide Hit as Anticipation Grows
It looks really good but for these games it’s all about the gameplay
Re: All Signs Point to Resident Evil: Code Veronica PS5 Remake in 2027
Cue memories of super happy Dreamcast days.
Re: PS1 Classic Rayman Looks Set for 30th Anniversary Release on PS5
Yay! We need Rayman back
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has an Official Name at Square Enix
Final Fantasy VII: Return makes a lot sense, given they use Reunion for Crisis Core
Re: Metaphor: ReFantazio 'Guidebook' Version Out Now, and It's a Discount Upgrade If You Already Own the Game
I have the game and the physical guidebook - I recommend the book to everyone, it’s easily one of the best game guides I ever got, and I have been playing RPGs for a little while 👵🏻
I hate the practice but I do feel Metaphor would greatly benefit from an enhanced version - fingers crossed we will get an expansion of some sorts
Re: Maybe There Is Still Hope for the Final Fantasy 13 Trilogy on PS5, After All
For all the fuss that was made about it, it has one of the best battle systems of the series, if not the best, and an awesome battle theme. A lot of elements from 13 are present in the FF7 remake project but I’d still be up for it on PS5.
Re: Watch Street Fighter 6's Alex Kick the Sh*t Out of Final Fight's Hugo in DLC Trailer
Alex is cool! But I am waiting for my girl Ingrid.
Re: You'll Soon Be Able to Own Former Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi Rush Physically on PS5
@dskatter ;_; thanks for the heads-up
Re: Pac-Man DLC Comes to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Later This Week on PS5, PS4
Yay! Actually looking forward to this the first crossover cup will be completed.
Re: You'll Soon Be Able to Own Former Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi Rush Physically on PS5
My time with this game might have finally come.
Re: Casting and Performance Capture for Hideo Kojima's PS5 Exclusive PHYSINT Will Begin in 2026
Wow, so this is really happening! It could hit us around the time the Ps6 comes out.
I also hope we get OD on PlayStation too. As Microsoft is now publishing anywhere and Kojima’s fanbase is strong on PS, it would be strange if we don’t get a PS version, though.
Re: Fans Can't Believe How Much Sword and Fairy 4's Remake Looks Like Clair Obscur
It’s really strikingly similar on a visual level. E33 has taken a lot of “inspiration” but at least it shuffled things around a bit
Re: Game of the Year: Robert's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2025
@ShogunRok Oh, it definitely has to be. And brace yourself for the shocker—the runner-up is the same 😉 Something about delivering cargo with the game OST or a podcast on just hits a perfect state of mind.
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced - Who Are Your Winners?
@rockodoodle I am so sad Sonic didn’t take the award thing but it’s doing good. I get what you are saying, I just think Crossworlds is an all around better kart game overall, but esthetics and vibe do a lot for me in games so... Enjoy the Nights event
Re: Game of the Year: Robert's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2025
Oh wow didn’t see DS2 coming on Rob’s list, it’s also my GOTY. Trails is also amazing!
Re: Claim 8 Free PS5 Avatars from Ghost of Yotei Dev Sucker Punch This Holiday
Redeemed! They look so pretty
Re: Divinity Dev's Comments on Generative AI Trigger a Total Social Media Sh*tstorm
@Weez How is it not different, though ? You are bringing generative ai into a creative process that did not rely on it. Would you say that spinning ideas for a movie script “by combing and transforming existing ideas, repeatedly refining them to fit the vision” would not different with AI thrown in the mix? Those ideas come from the real world and fiction - films, books, and yes, other artists work, yes, but they are processed in meaningful, surprising and unpredictable ways by human thought and creativity. I am fully onboard to let AI do menial tasks nobody really wishes to be doing but concept art or writing are entirely another area.
Re: Divinity Dev's Comments on Generative AI Trigger a Total Social Media Sh*tstorm
I can’t stand any kind of bashing bandwagon but I have to say that the “use of AI to develop concept art” does not sound any good. It could be very different but leads one to imagine concept artists riffing on or giving their own spin to images churned out by generative AI.
Re: Sony Hypes Halo PS5 in Its Hot Games of 2026 Trailer
Yes, I do remember 18 months ago they were telling us it would be just 4 games: they clearly don’t know what they are doing and, particularly for such an enormous company, it’s wild.
I am glad I could theoretically play some of their most hyped games on PS but I still haven’t bought a single one due to crazy release schedules
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2025 Live Now, Get Your Gaming Stats for the Year
@4fold genuinely gave me headache and nausea before I got the Pro.
Re: Key Square Enix Shareholder Publicly Criticises Weak Game Sales, Company Management
@ShogunRok I mean when you have to play part one in order to enjoy part two, it could only sell less than the first one no matter how good it is. And third will sell less than second
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2025 Live Now, Get Your Gaming Stats for the Year
As a testament that even if I like my games pretty I will play a solid ps3 looking title with bad antialiasing that somehow needs a PS5pro to maintain a stable frame rate, my most played game is…
1.METAPHOR:RE FANTAZIO - 210 hours
2. STREET FIGHTER 6 - 180 hours
3. SONIC CROSSWORLDS RACING - 94 hours
4. STELLAR BLADE - 30 hours
5. CLAIRE OBSCUR - 28 hours
Re: You'll Probably Be Able to Pre-Order Saros PS5 Soon
@SeaDaVie @Mattock1987 yeah I think this is in fact project Returnal 2 but they thought better to reintroduce the game to a possibly wider audience by not making it sound like a sequel to a relatively niche game.
Re: Highly Rated Switch 2 RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Adds to Packed February on PS5
Looks very solid tbh.
There are way too many good JRPG lately! In terms of games originally released on Switch I wonder if (when?) Bravely 1/2 is also coming to other consoles as it seems SE is bent on publishing everything everywhere. I have yet to play the 2nd one but enjoyed the 2 3DS games.
Re: The Game Awards 2025 Predictions: PS5 Games, the Muppets, and Geoff Keighley's Shoes
Overhyped Expedition 33 will win several prizes. Trails in the Sky is not even nominated and is an overall better game😩 RPG fandom is weird.
I also wish Bayonetta’s 15th anniversary resulted in something more than merchandising, so finger crossed for any kind of announcement
Re: 'It's a Huge Upgrade': PS5 Pro Poised to Improve Massively in 2026
PSRR is already doing a great number on a lot of games, I wonder if they can NOTICEABLY push it even further.
About stick drift: I got it only twice in my long career as a gamer - once with The Switch joycons and once with the Dualsense on PS5. Had them replaced for free both times.
Edit: my GameCube has some but I guess I can not complain about it - there is an insane amount of playtime and years there.
Re: PS5 Dominates UK on Black Friday, Sells More Than 60% of All Consoles
I am sure Nintendo’s sales are more than healthy but it’s kinda wild Ps5 is selling more than the S2 during its launch year. Well deserved success imho.
Re: No One Seems to Know if This Shenmue 4 Trailer Is Real or AI
seems too long to be a real trailer but it sure has a shenmue III quality to it. Makes me want a new game.
Re: Octopath Traveler 0 (PS5) - Perfectly Fine JRPG Action
OTII is one of the best JRPG I played last year, so I will gladly give this a spin when it gets a little bit of a discount.
Re: PS5 Outsold by an Unexpected Rival in the Run Up to Black Friday
Dearest motion controls…please rot in hell and never come back.
Re: Video: All the PS5 Games We Think Are 10/10
It’s a nice list. My Ps5 top picks (not necessarily 10s) would be:
@FantasyExplor3r88 I would not give a 10 to Ragnarok too but it’s a great game. Can’t really be blamed for playing similarly to the game it is the direct continuation! And they built upon the gameplay of 2018 in a lot of ways.
Re: Nintendo Buys Singapore Studio Behind Papercraft PS5 Console Exclusive Hirogami
Oh, another acquisition. Consolidation is extremely bad for the industry and I don’t care if it’s Nintendo. It does look like a good fit for some of their minor projects, though.
Re: Final Fantasy X Was the 'Ultimate Perfection' of the Series, Says Dragon Quest Creator
Final Fantasy X is as backwards and mechanically outdated as the series has ever been, it makes sense Hori likes it.
I love the game but it’s for the unique setting, the themes, the music, the controversial but very first dub.
Re: SEGA Actually Admits Persona 5 Royal-Style Re-Releases May Result in Stunted Game Sales
Metaphor would greatly benefit from a definitive edition with some added content (Mage academy dungeon? Post ending trip? A couple of new characters with new archetypes? Anti-aliasing? ) but it would be preferable if the content could be accessed as DLC.
Re: Poll: Five Years of PS5 - How Would You Rate Sony's Console?
Excellent console and great games but I think it hasn’t given us its defining game yet.
My favorite titles so fare are FFVII Rebirth, Returnal, Astrobot, Death Stranding 2 and Stellar blade.
Re: Persona, Metaphor Director Says JRPGs Are on the Brink of a New Era
Pfff, Atlus is surely on the cusp of making another game that Is completely like the other ones they have been making.
Let's not herald them as some harbingers of change, one can surely enjoy their well made games but they are conservative and predictable.
Re: 'We Believe It's Feasible': Emulation Studio Working on PS3 Support for Modern Consoles
I emulate my PS3 games by plugging it in and playing it.
Re: Xbox Devs 'Thrilled' to Be Bringing Their Games to PS5
@TrollOfWar of course, and I bet there are Nintendo programmers that would be thrilled to develop for Pc and PS.
Re: Are Shadow Drops the Future? Bethesda's Betting on Them After Oblivion Remastered Success
So they are currently torn between shadow dropping and announcing a game 10 years before release. Understood.
Re: 75+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Black Friday Sale
Octopath Traveller I&Ii bundle and Triangle Strategy are both heavily discounted if you are into that kind of thing!
Re: Street Fighter 6's Sales Hit Another Noteworthy Milestone
Up--up--up--
Can only go up from here
Up--up--up--
Up where the clouds gonna clear
Up--up--up--
There's no way but up from here
Re: Stellar Blade Fans Rejoice: Developer Shift Up Now Recruiting for 'Next Work' in the Series
Yay! Keep the old school fun and all the outfits and crank everything up to 9
Re: Horizon Sales Update Cements It As One of Sony's Strongest Franchises
Yes, it’s been milKeD to D3ath! Bad PS Studios! Now let me take a break from my usual commenting on Push Square to preorder Kirby Air Raiders and Super Mario and the magical Coin Laundry 3. Better not forget to pick up the absolutely unmissable Pokémon Warriors: Mega Evolutions developed by KT.
Re: Are Ya Ready, Kids? Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds SpongeBob DLC Is Available Now
I am loving these collab stages! So well done. Maybe we get a second season?
Re: PS Store's Enormous Black Friday Sale Set to Go Live 21st November
Trails in the sky remake so I can toss the disc, please
Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced - Who Are Your Winners?
@rockodoodle MK will always be more popular but I have to say it’s much easier to get online and play the game with Crossworlds and they are having a lot of updates and events