Playing Avatar FoP, and not sure what I think of it so far. Yes it looks gorgeous, but certain game elements are annoying me. Having to find certain foods for quests can feel like a chore. Even having to regularly eat yourself is irritating. I also sometimes find that it’s not always clear where you have to go or who you have to speak to for a quest. I’m hoping that once I get my Ikran and the world opens up I’ll start enjoying it more.
The way I see it, it’s been 10 years since GTAV so another 18-24 months ain’t a big deal. It will probably be those last few weeks/months before release that will be the most excruciating.
After playing the trial I ended up buying it over the weekend as it’s currently reduced. I’ve heard it can become a bit of a grind after a while, but so far (around 3-4 hours played) I’m enjoying it. They should have released it for about £50, charging £70 for a new IP was never a good idea.
I bought BG3 last weekend, FOMO playing a big part. Have to admit that I’m struggling to get on with it. It’s still early days, so hopefully it will click with me at some point. Have downloaded the Immortals of Aveum trial so will give that a go. Still playing Super Mario Wonder.
UPDATE: Well, the IOV trial worked…have now purchased the full game. Went for the deluxe version @£35.99, only £1 dearer than the standard version.
@Throb 100% agree. The first thing I did was go into the options to invert Y…only to find there is no option 🙁 have to shelve the game now until they patch it in.
I’ve been playing this on & off since launch, but especially the last few months with the 2.0 update & Phantom Liberty. Great game, and love the futuristic world they created. All we need now is NG+
I finally pulled the trigger on BG3, which I downloaded overnight. Looking forward to playing this highly acclaimed game, especially as I also have a week off work now 🙂
I think I may finally pull the trigger on BG3. I’ve just finished Cyberpunk Phantom liberty, and close to finishing Spider-Man 2, so want a new game to play.
I blood well hope not! Don’t want it to be held back (technically) because of a last-gen release. Let’s face it, GTA 6 won’t release until next autumn/fall at the earliest, by which time the PS4 will be 11 years old!
I had an issue a few days ago where I got stuck in the scenery and couldn’t swing/jump/walk out of it so had to reload my last checkpoint 🙄 I imagine it’s been sorted now
A game with almost instant fast travel, also being the same game you probably won’t want to use it because swinging/gliding is so much fun. The irony 😂
Sony would do well in future to give more notice when titles are leaving the service. Pulling titles with little to no notice is very bad PR on Sony’s part.
I played this solidly for the first few months and finished the campaign, but bounced off the season mode stuff pretty quickly. With so many other games to play right now though - including Spiderman 2 next week! - I can’t see myself returning to Diablo 4 anytime soon.
Good game, but they need to add some new playlists soon. I only have a few left to do, and apart from the occasional grand race the playlists are my go-to activity in this game.
I know a lot of people will like Mirage for taking AC “back to its roots”, but personally I’ve loved the huge open worlds and RPG-heavy titles of Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla. I’ll still play Mirage at some point, but am not in a rush to do so.
Usually this would be a day 1 purchase for me, but I’m currently knee deep in Cyberpunk 2077 and what with Spider-Man 2 just a few weeks away I’m afraid AC Mirage will have to wait. Modern day problems 😂
I definitely want to get this but doubt it will be a day 1 purchase. Both Crew Motorfest and Forza Motorsport will scratch my racing itch for some time.
I own PS5, XSX and Switch, and it has always surprised me that Xbox was the only one to offer customer reviews. Good to see Sony finally add the option. Just need to convince Nintendo to do the same now.
I’m curious about the lower than expected price for this game, £45, compared to EA Sports/Codemasters F1 game which I think launched at £70. Maybe because Rallying is more of a niche sport? 🤔 Racing on the same tracks in different seasons is a nice touch that should add variety & longevity. I agree about the visuals, they look pretty average but hopefully there’s still time for improvement.
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Re: Game of the Year: #4 - Alan Wake 2
So it’s pretty obvious that the top 3 is going to be BG3, SM2, and Gollum 😉
Re: Future Looking Bright for Fallout 76 and Its Legions of Players
@RawnDawn good to know, thanks 👍
Re: Future Looking Bright for Fallout 76 and Its Legions of Players
May give this another go after Christmas. What’s the monthly subscription for? I assume you don’t need it?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
@Marquez cool, cheers 👍 I was sent a closed beta code, but don’t really have time to play it right now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
@Marquez Ubisoft’s lawyers will be knocking on your door any moment now for breaching the NDA 😉 seriously though, is it MP only or can you play it SP?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
Playing Avatar FoP, and not sure what I think of it so far. Yes it looks gorgeous, but certain game elements are annoying me. Having to find certain foods for quests can feel like a chore. Even having to regularly eat yourself is irritating. I also sometimes find that it’s not always clear where you have to go or who you have to speak to for a quest. I’m hoping that once I get my Ikran and the world opens up I’ll start enjoying it more.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Targeting September 2024, Will Have Proprietary Upscaling Tech
No more choosing between graphics OR performance…I want BOTH! 🙂
Re: Harry Potter Spin-Off Hogwarts Legacy Has a Shot at Dethroning Call of Duty's Dominance
The game that a lot of media outlets refused to review has the last laugh 👏👏
Re: UK Sales Charts: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Takes a Running Leap into the Top 10
Mario Kart 8 deluxe doing for the Switch what GTAV did for the other consoles 😂
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Fans Miffed After Apparent Snubbing at The Game Awards
They think they had it bad, imagine how the devs of Hogwarts Legacy felt
Re: PS Plus Indie Hit Teardown Updated with Invert Y-Axis Option
I’m an invert Y player and have had to hold off playing Teardown until they added it. Shame it wasn’t there at launch, but at least I can play it now.
Re: Soapbox: The Wait for GTA 6 on PS5 Will Be Excruciating
The way I see it, it’s been 10 years since GTAV so another 18-24 months ain’t a big deal. It will probably be those last few weeks/months before release that will be the most excruciating.
Re: GTA 6 Trailer Out Now, 2025 Release Window Revealed
Looking at those graphics this has 30fps written all over it 😂
Re: PlayStation Users Set to Lose Hundreds of TV Shows They Paid For
For the viewers.
Re: Upcoming PS5 Games for December 2023 and January 2024
I’m looking forward to Far Cr…sorry, Avatar, but I do have reservations about the game so will wait for reviews first.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting 'One More Patch' with New Gameplay Elements, Details Incoming
Please include NG+. Please include NG+. Please include NG+ 🙏
Re: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Announced, Launches Physically and Digitally in December
“Ultimate” edition which still doesn’t include NG+
Re: Magical PS5 FPS Immortals of Aveum Is Probably Coming to PS Plus at Some Point
After playing the trial I ended up buying it over the weekend as it’s currently reduced. I’ve heard it can become a bit of a grind after a while, but so far (around 3-4 hours played) I’m enjoying it. They should have released it for about £50, charging £70 for a new IP was never a good idea.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 503
I bought BG3 last weekend, FOMO playing a big part. Have to admit that I’m struggling to get on with it. It’s still early days, so hopefully it will click with me at some point. Have downloaded the Immortals of Aveum trial so will give that a go. Still playing Super Mario Wonder.
UPDATE: Well, the IOV trial worked…have now purchased the full game. Went for the deluxe version @£35.99, only £1 dearer than the standard version.
Re: The Last of Us 2 PS5 Version Appears Inevitable Now
Ideal scenario would be a cheap upgrade path for existing users, say £/$10 max, and simultaneously release TLOU Part 1 on PS+ extra.
Re: Immortals of Aveum's Big PS5 Echollector Update Has Arrived
Downloading the trial now. If I like it I’ll probably buy it, especially at £35
Re: PS Plus Extra Game Teardown Is Out Now on PS5
@Throb 100% agree. The first thing I did was go into the options to invert Y…only to find there is no option 🙁 have to shelve the game now until they patch it in.
Re: Let Owen Wilson Sell You on PS Plus Extra's Teardown in Launch Trailer
I hadn’t even heard of this game until today. Then I find out not only is it coming tomorrow, but it’s a “free” game on PS+ extra! Happy days 🙂
Re: Mini Review: Teardown (PS5) - Delightful Voxel-Based Destruction
@Mephisto2869 I was just thinking the same thing. You must be as old as me 😂
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Quest Director Thanks Fans For Keeping the Faith After 'Heartbreaking' Launch
I’ve been playing this on & off since launch, but especially the last few months with the 2.0 update & Phantom Liberty. Great game, and love the futuristic world they created. All we need now is NG+
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 502
I finally pulled the trigger on BG3, which I downloaded overnight. Looking forward to playing this highly acclaimed game, especially as I also have a week off work now 🙂
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dominates Golden Joystick Awards, Wins Game of the Year
I think I may finally pull the trigger on BG3. I’ve just finished Cyberpunk Phantom liberty, and close to finishing Spider-Man 2, so want a new game to play.
Re: Poll: Do You Think GTA 6 Will Release on PS4?
I blood well hope not! Don’t want it to be held back (technically) because of a last-gen release. Let’s face it, GTA 6 won’t release until next autumn/fall at the earliest, by which time the PS4 will be 11 years old!
Re: Taxi Life on PS5 Ain't So Crazy, But It Does Have an Authentic Recreation of Spain
This actually looks pretty good. I wouldn’t go so far as saying I’m excited for it, but it’s definitely on my radar 🙂
Re: Three New PS Plus Essential Games Can Be Downloaded Now on PS5, PS4
I’m hoping for Christmas we get The Last of us part 1. It’s been out over a year now.
Re: Huge PS5 Update Makes Immortals of Aveum Better Than Ever
Glad they haven’t just let the game die a slow death. Will probably check out the free trial.
Re: Another Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
I had an issue a few days ago where I got stuck in the scenery and couldn’t swing/jump/walk out of it so had to reload my last checkpoint 🙄 I imagine it’s been sorted now
Re: Alan Wake 2 (PS5) - A Nightmare We Never Want to Wake Up From
Another 10/10 game?!? What a year it’s been for games. I guess I’ll add this to my backlog, along with BG3.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Comes Out Swinging for Number One Debut
Glad to say I contributed to both Spiderman 2 and Mario Wonder sales 🙂
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.02 Announced, Fixes Vehicle Mission Timers, Passive Perks, and More
I wish they would add the option to mark weapons as favourites, like in Borderlands.
Re: Skipping RoboCop: Rogue City on PS5? You're Going to Need a New Plan
It’s on my radar for sure, but too many other games to play right now…especially from tomorrow 😉
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Really Does Load Ridiculously Quickly on PS5
A game with almost instant fast travel, also being the same game you probably won’t want to use it because swinging/gliding is so much fun. The irony 😂
Re: It's Probably Too Late for You to Play These 16 PS Plus Games
Sony would do well in future to give more notice when titles are leaving the service. Pulling titles with little to no notice is very bad PR on Sony’s part.
Re: Spider-Man 2 PS5 Is So Close Now You Can Already Pre-Load It
I couldn’t decide between Spiderman 2 and Mario Wonder…so I’ve ordered both 😂
Re: Diablo 4 Patch 1.2.0 Sounds Like Another Solid Step Forward for the Criticised Action RPG
I played this solidly for the first few months and finished the campaign, but bounced off the season mode stuff pretty quickly. With so many other games to play right now though - including Spiderman 2 next week! - I can’t see myself returning to Diablo 4 anytime soon.
Re: The Crew Motorfest Will Be Free to Try for 10 Days This Month
Good game, but they need to add some new playlists soon. I only have a few left to do, and apart from the occasional grand race the playlists are my go-to activity in this game.
Re: 8 PS Plus Extra Games for October Leaked Early
Disco Elysium…Nice! I’ve come so close to buying this in various sales, now I don’t have to 🤪
Re: PS Store Sales Charts: Baldur's Gate 3 Almost Tops Ever-Popular Sports Titles
I’m really looking forward to playing BG3, but have too many other games to play right now and I know that BG3 is gonna be a pretty big time sink.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5) - A Solid But Slightly Dated Return to the Series' Roots
I know a lot of people will like Mirage for taking AC “back to its roots”, but personally I’ve loved the huge open worlds and RPG-heavy titles of Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla. I’ll still play Mirage at some point, but am not in a rush to do so.
Re: Assassin's Creed Is All About Stealth Again, as New Mirage Gameplay Shows
@Mintie I’ve still yet to play BG3 too. Just don’t have time. I would get it for Christmas but alas there’s no physical version 🙄
Re: Assassin's Creed Is All About Stealth Again, as New Mirage Gameplay Shows
Usually this would be a day 1 purchase for me, but I’m currently knee deep in Cyberpunk 2077 and what with Spider-Man 2 just a few weeks away I’m afraid AC Mirage will have to wait. Modern day problems 😂
Re: EA Sports WRC Outlines Modes and Features in Latest Video
I definitely want to get this but doubt it will be a day 1 purchase. Both Crew Motorfest and Forza Motorsport will scratch my racing itch for some time.
Re: PS Store Adds a New Five-Star Rating System to Score Your PS5, PS4 Games
I own PS5, XSX and Switch, and it has always surprised me that Xbox was the only one to offer customer reviews. Good to see Sony finally add the option. Just need to convince Nintendo to do the same now.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (PS5) - Excellent Expansion Is Cyberpunk's Blood and Wine
@ShogunRok cool, thanks 👍
Re: EA Sports WRC Video Gives Us Our First Good Look at Gameplay
I’m curious about the lower than expected price for this game, £45, compared to EA Sports/Codemasters F1 game which I think launched at £70. Maybe because Rallying is more of a niche sport? 🤔 Racing on the same tracks in different seasons is a nice touch that should add variety & longevity. I agree about the visuals, they look pretty average but hopefully there’s still time for improvement.