@nhSnork "I see commenters here turn up their noses even towards it now - based on a Metacritic "score", no less! Did fans not swear by this game when they needed it to bark at the third entry in comparison? Face it, even a lineup of Horizon, Spider-Man and GTA 5 will be "scraping the barrel" in your eyes."
As I think this was directed towards me, I'll answer a bit. While I'd agree Metacritic is not the end-it-all of scoring sites, it can gives you a general idea of the appeal of a game (with some surprises, of course). I also in subsequent comments pointed out Pushsquare's scores. And yes, scoring games will always be a flawed endeavor, but it's sadly the only way to summarize the quality and appeal of a game without going through a lengthy explanation.
As for you last sentence, that's just very silly. I have applauded what PS+ offered before, and I've always made it clear it was an excellent deal a few years before. But yes, Sony going into the sub 7/10 games for all 3 games on Essential is "scraping the barrel" (see it as an hyperbole if you want, the message stands).
@Dusk_Actual OK, I'll grant you the hyperbole, that's generally the way I express disappointment. As for the rest, I guess I can't confirm without trying any of the games, but from the reviews and let's play I've seen, I'm far from convinced by "it’s still a good story", "good mindless fun" and "run-of-the-mill asymmetrical hide-and-seek".
As per this site (to avoid advertising for other sites) : Mafia II : 4/10 - this is the worst remaster of the PS4 generation
Aliens Fireteam Elite : 6/10 - It’s a fun squad shooter with just about enough features at launch to keep you coming back to replay missions and tackle the horde mode. However, it’s not the strongest game of its type and really doesn't seem to fit the license.
Dragon Ball The Breakers : 6/10 - Poor tutorial / Obtrusive camera / Janky controls / High cost for in-game items / Even basic items require grinding
I'm sure each of these games may have qualities that appeals to fan of their genre/IP, but I'm really don't think they can be called pretty good in any way. I'm glad some people will enjoy them, but I doubt this will be the majority of PS+ subscribers.
This shouldn't be what we're ok with for the price of PS+ Essentials, even before the price hike. And unless we make our disappointment very clear to Sony, there's no reason for them to stop this.
I generally don't whine over PS+ games because I have enough of a backlog to not care, but damn that's a terrible month. Mafia II DE : 72 on metacritic Aliens Fireteam Elite : 69 on metacritic
@PixelDragon Good for you. I was booted from both Kotaku and EG a few years ago and never went back. There's no point in forcing your way into an echo chamber. You're better off here, where we cam still have conversation with people who have a different opinion from our own (even if, sometimes, the mods can get a bit zealous).
@Mephisto2869 I always thought the same : as a big sci-fi fan, why am I not fully into Avatar?
My guess is :
the setting is too predictable : while it's gorgeous to look at, it's just a slightly different Earth. I prefer really alien sci-fi, either in tech or landscape
it's too moralizing : I mean, we got it, white people are awful colonizers and killers, while the native are living in harmony with each other and nature... it feels tired and too on the nose to have any value
the story itself is very basic, to the point I couldn't even finish the second movie : I knew how the next 2+ hours would go without watching it
A waste, I think, as with such a budget we could have gotten a wonderful new epic sci-fi IP.
@Vil I very much empathize with you, really. Not only artist and others that work in creative endeavours, but everyone will be heavily impacted by AI.
But, at the same time, unless you are an incredibly talented and creative artist, there is absolutely no reason (other than ethical ones) for a company to employ you. I have followed midjourney's Reddit for a year now, and I have seen creativity and originality that I hadn't seen for years. Knowing it's easier and cheaper to do this than to employ an army of artists makes it a no-brainer for companies. And it's only going to get worse. One issue is that artists, being professionals and experts in their field, have a hard time understanding that for the general consumer, what is appealing is not always the thing the artist think is the best.
So how do we solve this? New laws? We know lawmakers are in cahoot with lobbies and any law will contain the way to use it to profit from AI. Appealing to human decency and ethical norms? In 2023? When the most prominent ideology in media is one of fierce individualism and moral relativism?
Sadly, and I wish I was wrong, I don't see how we can stop the AI spread... Even I, as a teacher, know I will be made obsolete in a few years (a decade or two if I'm lucky) because even if a great teacher is irreplaceable, the vast majority of teachers aren't great...
@TanookiLeaf Really? I know tastes are different, but there is an amateurish look in NaughtyDog' drawing that I can't shake... Knowing the incredible artists the studio must still employ, I'm surprised they didn't output something better.
YES YES YES YESSSSSS!!!!! I can't scream enough how hyped I am about this! BT3 is the only PS2 game I go back nowadays (with emulation it can look "glorious").
It is the perfect embodiment of Dragon Ball Z : quick and tactile combat with a need for strategy. Perfect controls, a huge roster and wonderful graphics.
Let's hope BandaiNamco doesn't make it something akin to the combat of Kakarot (good enough, but nothing compared to BT3) and that it forgets, for once, that microtransactions exist.
I generally tend to be cynical and to restrain my hype, but for BT4, I'm all in!
I am stuck in the "no new game beats it" curse with racing games :
Retro racing : Horizon Chase on PS4
Karting : Crash Team Racing on PS4
Pure arcade : Split/Second on PS3
More realistic : Driveclub on PS4
(I don't play sim racing games)
No other games have managed to grasp my attention for more than a few hours so I keep going back to them... again and again...
@KundaliniRising333 Incredible how we stopped talking about the demented price increase of PS+... just like that! One day it was a "huge blowback", the next day nobody would have even known it happened...
"we'd hope combat animations get tightened up a bit before launch"
Yeah, the world design looks gorgeous, but a Soulslike lives or dies by its combat, and even if the devs say they have made great strides in making it better, it still looks very janky.
Hopefully they will take the time to make it better, I'm always in for a good indie Soulslike!
Nice to see Hogwarts Legacy up there. And there is still Halloween and Christmas to boost its sales even more. It's really a fantastic game, I hope it will get some awards (but not really hopeful, looking at the industry trends).
@Titntin @Nightcrawler71 I tried the trial for The Crew Motorfest and I'm far from convinced. I had to change the the driving settings again and again to come close to something arcadey enough to my taste (but kudos to the devs to offer these settings) and I got overwhelmed by all the "events and activities" exploding all over the map 10 minutes after the start. Add to this the cringey dialogue and NPCs, and I guess it's another racer not for me.
I really miss old school arcade racing games where you would drive around carefully designed tracks with unrealistic but bombastic driving... to be honest, I just want my Split/Second remaster!
I finally got to play a game of TF2 yesterday and how did I miss it!
Thank you to you anonymous dev that finally fixed it.
TF2 is, to me, the one and only multiplayer FPS that I can play and enjoy. It just clicks at every level : the movement, the shooting, the gameplay mechanics, the diversity due to the Titans, etc.
As someone who never ever play multiplayer, I am the first one who is shocked at how good TF2 is. It's dirt cheap almost all the time, do yourself a service and go get it if you haven't already.
For the ones who already got it, let's meet on the battlefield again!
@Anke Thanks for all the info. As a big Driveclub fan (I'm still playing it form time to time), any positive comparison for it is a big win for me.
Would you care to share your detailed control settings? I prefer arcade racing games and anything I can do to change the controls that way would help a lot, so I can play the trial and see if it clicks with me.
I never played an Inazuma Eleven games, but but I'm very interested. I just hope it's a bit better than the last Captain Tsubasa game (which was fine, but far from great).
If anyone has played the Captain Tsubasa game and some Inazuma Eleven games, would they care to explain in what way they are different?
@Terra_Custodes You know what, I was extremely suprised to find out DigitalFoundry's claim that the Atmos lag on PS5 was negligible was... true!
I am quite sensitive to audio lag (on my pc, even a 30-40ms lag triggers me) and there was no way I could play with the PS5 set to Dolby.
But with Dolby Atmos, if there is a lag, it is not noticeable at all (at least to me). So I'm happy all around with it. It has really make a difference for some games.
FYI, my setup is PS5 -> LG CX -> JBL 9.1 soundbar.
@Cashews The game is running perfectly fine on PS5 (unless some rare fps dips are an issue for you). I've played itat 30fps with RayTracing and it's gorgeous (even if I'm salivating when I see how it looks on PC), but I admit I'm not someone really bothered by low fps (I'm more bothered by unsteady fps).
As for the fun factor, this game was one of my most enjoyable gaming experience of last year. I was completely immersed in Night City (what a fantastic sandbox!) and invested in V's story. The implementation of Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves) really blew my expectations out of the water.
Really great game, if you like sci-fi, go for it, you can find it very cheap nowadays. But I'd wait for 2.0, which should make the game even better.
I kind of "respect" a skill based trophy, even if I know I won't get it... ever! In my mind, Trophies should always have been this, some kind of medal for playing the game well : managing to defeat a hard boss in a certain way, finding a very well hidden treasure, unlocking a hard-earned skill, etc.
Grinding trophies are really here only to make you play the game longer than you would have, which I'm sure has benefits for the producer/devs on the long run...
@zhoont At least every MK game's trophies got easier to complete after MK9...
The "My Kung Fu is Stronger" trophy in that game was just crazy! Which dev thought it was a good idea should never ever work again in anything related to trophies!
@Th3solution @rjejr Guardians of the Galaxy is fantastic! It should have been up there in a lot of categories (art design, story, music, sound design and general game at least) for awards in 2021.
I was absolutely floored by the cast (both characters and actors) and the chemistry between them with, in my opinion, one of the best (if not the best) in-mission banter I've ever played!
@Bentleyma I've decided to go and try both Saints Row and Generation Zero.
Saints Row : couldn't go beyond one hour and a half (notwithstanding the character creator) : the character models are low PS3 level of bad, the world is boring and not good looking, physics are wonky, and the story is nonsensical in all the bad ways (and I liked Saints Row 3, so...)
Generation Zero : after one hour and a half, I liked what I played. It look good enough (being first person, the horrendous character models are not that bothersome), it's tense, the world is quite interesting. I don't know how much it will gather my attention between Baldur's Gate 3, Phantom Liberty and a replay of Elden Ring with another build, but right now I really want to play it again and manage to get to that damn farm...
I love the art style and the game looks fun enough
The issue I have sometimes with these extreme artistic games is that it can be very difficult to follow the action (especially in games like shmups). Will I be able to discern enemies from background quick enough to react? I hope they'll find a good balance as the game looks really good....
@Fyz306903 Apparently, you need to have been to Pacifica, at least. Or you can launch a new game beginning directly at the DLC (like it was for the Witcher 3 DLCs).
Really hyped on this, I played Cyberpunk 2077 after the RayTracing update and it was one of the most enjoyable experience of 2022, so bring it on.
On another topic, I'm surprised PushSquare hasn't reported on the fact The Chinese Room is now developing Vampire : The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2... Isn't it major news?
@Blofse I did my research, which is why I asked for a British point of view. As you well know, I'm sure, history is not taught the same way in different countries, even if the facts may be the same.
One good example I like is Napoleon. In France, I learned that he was this great builder and conqueror that modernized France and tried to unite Europe. When I talk to my colleagues of other countries, he's viewed as a bloodthirsty warmonger in the history books.
Hence why I asked to the British how this figure is viewed in England. Who knows, maybe he could have been seen as a "ruler", even if his claim to the thrones was unsuccessful, there are a lot weirder historical facts and interpretations around...
@Loamy I was thinking exactly like you, but apparently fighting games are different : frames are units of time so both players must be at the same framerate... as far as I've understood...
"if you don't want your own frame rate to be halved for the sake of compatibility"
I must admit it's the first time I've heard of a game reducing the framerate of one player because of another player, but I generally don't play online games.
Is it something that happens a lot? Do you have examples of games that do this?
This is the kind of games that are perfect game for PS+, since a lot of subscribers won't have bought it. I know I'll try it, most certainly won't play it for more than a few hours, but that's ok.
@ColdHandGee I know 120fps is out the question on PS5... obviously! : )
I was asking if the quality mode (which runs mostly close to 40fps) triggered the PS5 to output in 120Hz so that VRR was useful (like it happens in 40fps modes in Spider-Man or Ratchet&Clank for example). Because if it doesn't do just that, this must incredible terrible to play in a game mode fluctuating between 30 and 40fps without VRR being able to handle it...
@ColdHandGee @DennisReynolds I have a small question : in the quality mode, I see the FPS they aim for is 40fps. Does it trigger the 120Hz mode on the tv to benefit from VRR, or does it stay at 60Hz? If the latter, that would be a missed opportunity...
I wonder how many people will be disappointed when they realize the game has nothing to do with Soulsborne games.
I know that even I have an interest in this only because of FromSoftware, and I have to remind myself every time that I normally don't like mechas, so I shouldn't be interested at all by this. So deep sale it is for me.
I've played all AC games in the language of the country they take place when possible (so mainly the Ezio trilogy and Unity) and I missed the option for Origins and Odyssey.
With this options, it will be even better as I guess the modern parts will still be in English.
@KaijuKaiser I know now, I've looked it up. Apparently "gacha" is like the sound the arm of the toy makes when catching of those capsules. But still, "gotcha games" fits well! : )
While the backgrounds of the new one are beautiful, the characters look horrendous!
As for the Remaster of the first one : hopefully it's at the level of this classic. And maybe now I'll finish it, as it's one of these games I played when I was young, but never even came close to the end..
"anticipated gacha" is the kind of expression that pisses me off... a lot! Because it should an oxymoron, but sadly it's not.
As an aside, I've just researched the term and I was absolutely sure before that "gacha" meant "got you" ("gotcha")... I mean, I was wrong, but it fits pretty well I'd say!
@RudeAnimat0r Hey, slightly disagreeing is the best way to interact on comment sections, I find! : )
Your approach of stereotype to show "not what they are, but what they are not" is interesting and I'll think about it a bit more.
I guess I have seen characters like these in different media a bit too much these days to not think that they are exactly what the stereotype is generally representing, but if we try to put ourselves in the devs' head, maybe you're right and it's just them trying to diverge from more "classic" designs...
Still, the info brought by @Sanquine about this game and dev being supported by the EU makes me think the inclusivity checklist. I work for an institution of the EU and I can tell : there's nothing more them technocrats love more than a good checklist. And be sure that no budget would be allowed without said checklist being fully filled (even if it's not that way in reality, the check must be there!).
But I agree that 1 trailer alone isn't enough to be definitive. Still, what they decide to show is on what we base our opinion, so it's on them to convince us that their game is more than just a checklist.
@RudeAnimat0r I'll rephrase a bit since my previous comment was removed : my take has absolutely nothing to do with sexuality, but with the misuse of stereotypes.
Stereotypes are useful for artists not to make relatable character, but to make a point efficiently and rapidly. The use of the stereotypes in this games doesn't seem, in my opinion, to make a positive point, but more to signal an adherence to certain ESH criteria.
@Luigia I never got on to the gyro bandwagon, always seemed clunky, but I'm open to try. Do you know of a PS5 game that you'd recommend playing with gyro?
@Geep I'd say purely artistically, I agree with you (although there quite a few stunner on PS3). But gameplay-wise there are really few PS2-era games that hold their ground compared to current games in the same genre.
Do you have some PS2 games in mind that still hold up as they are?
For me, there would be the 2 God of War games (even though GOW3 blew them out of the water), Dragon Quest VIII (even though DQXI is far better) and Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (fingers crossed DBZBT4 will be great!).
@PixelDragon The reboots failed completely at what they set up to do : a realistic, almost survival, approach to the character... yeah that didn't last 15 minutes into the game.
I'd love a remake of the first Tomb Raider with the same focused gameplay, but with modernized controls, graphics and sounds.
I yearn for simpler games, and this is why some of my favorite games these last years are things like Dead Cells or Slay the Spire. These massive AAA games too often feel so bloated by unnecessary mechanics...
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Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
@nhSnork "I see commenters here turn up their noses even towards it now - based on a Metacritic "score", no less! Did fans not swear by this game when they needed it to bark at the third entry in comparison? Face it, even a lineup of Horizon, Spider-Man and GTA 5 will be "scraping the barrel" in your eyes."
As I think this was directed towards me, I'll answer a bit. While I'd agree Metacritic is not the end-it-all of scoring sites, it can gives you a general idea of the appeal of a game (with some surprises, of course). I also in subsequent comments pointed out Pushsquare's scores. And yes, scoring games will always be a flawed endeavor, but it's sadly the only way to summarize the quality and appeal of a game without going through a lengthy explanation.
As for you last sentence, that's just very silly. I have applauded what PS+ offered before, and I've always made it clear it was an excellent deal a few years before. But yes, Sony going into the sub 7/10 games for all 3 games on Essential is "scraping the barrel" (see it as an hyperbole if you want, the message stands).
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
@Dusk_Actual OK, I'll grant you the hyperbole, that's generally the way I express disappointment.
As for the rest, I guess I can't confirm without trying any of the games, but from the reviews and let's play I've seen, I'm far from convinced by "it’s still a good story", "good mindless fun" and "run-of-the-mill asymmetrical hide-and-seek".
As per this site (to avoid advertising for other sites) :
Mafia II : 4/10 - this is the worst remaster of the PS4 generation
Aliens Fireteam Elite : 6/10 - It’s a fun squad shooter with just about enough features at launch to keep you coming back to replay missions and tackle the horde mode. However, it’s not the strongest game of its type and really doesn't seem to fit the license.
Dragon Ball The Breakers : 6/10 - Poor tutorial / Obtrusive camera / Janky controls / High cost for in-game items / Even basic items require grinding
I'm sure each of these games may have qualities that appeals to fan of their genre/IP, but I'm really don't think they can be called pretty good in any way. I'm glad some people will enjoy them, but I doubt this will be the majority of PS+ subscribers.
This shouldn't be what we're ok with for the price of PS+ Essentials, even before the price hike. And unless we make our disappointment very clear to Sony, there's no reason for them to stop this.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
@Dusk_Actual I expect from Essentials the same level of quality I was getting in the PS3 era. A good mix of high ranking AAA, AA and indie games.
If I had "made my mind", as you say, would I be asking for other's opinions? Would I admit I may be wrong?
You don't "need" to do anything, but just saying "you're wrong" to someone doesn't really get the conversation going...
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
@Dusk_Actual Really? Ok, would you care in selling me these games? Everything that I heard is this :
But since I haven't played any of these games, I may have the wrong impression. What does make you say these games "pretty good"?
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Leaked
I generally don't whine over PS+ games because I have enough of a backlog to not care, but damn that's a terrible month.
Mafia II DE : 72 on metacritic
Aliens Fireteam Elite : 69 on metacritic
Really scraping the barrel here...
Re: Preview: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Elevates the Ubisoft Formula with a Stellar Setting
@PixelDragon Good for you. I was booted from both Kotaku and EG a few years ago and never went back. There's no point in forcing your way into an echo chamber. You're better off here, where we cam still have conversation with people who have a different opinion from our own (even if, sometimes, the mods can get a bit zealous).
Re: Preview: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Elevates the Ubisoft Formula with a Stellar Setting
@Mephisto2869 I always thought the same : as a big sci-fi fan, why am I not fully into Avatar?
My guess is :
A waste, I think, as with such a budget we could have gotten a wonderful new epic sci-fi IP.
Re: The Finals Opted for AI Voices Because 'It Gets Us Far Enough in Terms of Quality'
@Vil I very much empathize with you, really. Not only artist and others that work in creative endeavours, but everyone will be heavily impacted by AI.
But, at the same time, unless you are an incredibly talented and creative artist, there is absolutely no reason (other than ethical ones) for a company to employ you. I have followed midjourney's Reddit for a year now, and I have seen creativity and originality that I hadn't seen for years. Knowing it's easier and cheaper to do this than to employ an army of artists makes it a no-brainer for companies. And it's only going to get worse.
One issue is that artists, being professionals and experts in their field, have a hard time understanding that for the general consumer, what is appealing is not always the thing the artist think is the best.
So how do we solve this? New laws? We know lawmakers are in cahoot with lobbies and any law will contain the way to use it to profit from AI. Appealing to human decency and ethical norms? In 2023? When the most prominent ideology in media is one of fierce individualism and moral relativism?
Sadly, and I wish I was wrong, I don't see how we can stop the AI spread... Even I, as a teacher, know I will be made obsolete in a few years (a decade or two if I'm lucky) because even if a great teacher is irreplaceable, the vast majority of teachers aren't great...
Re: PS Studios Celebrate the Launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Awesome Art
@TanookiLeaf Really? I know tastes are different, but there is an amateurish look in NaughtyDog' drawing that I can't shake... Knowing the incredible artists the studio must still employ, I'm surprised they didn't output something better.
Re: PS Studios Celebrate the Launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with Awesome Art
What's happening at NaguhtyDog? Is this really the best art they can produce now? This is weird...
Re: The New Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi Game Could Be Making a Comeback Soon
YES YES YES YESSSSSS!!!!! I can't scream enough how hyped I am about this! BT3 is the only PS2 game I go back nowadays (with emulation it can look "glorious").
It is the perfect embodiment of Dragon Ball Z : quick and tactile combat with a need for strategy. Perfect controls, a huge roster and wonderful graphics.
Let's hope BandaiNamco doesn't make it something akin to the combat of Kakarot (good enough, but nothing compared to BT3) and that it forgets, for once, that microtransactions exist.
I generally tend to be cynical and to restrain my hype, but for BT4, I'm all in!
Re: DriveClub at 60FPS on PS5 Has Us Mourning the Loss of Evolution Studios All Over Again
I am stuck in the "no new game beats it" curse with racing games :
Retro racing : Horizon Chase on PS4
Karting : Crash Team Racing on PS4
Pure arcade : Split/Second on PS3
More realistic : Driveclub on PS4
(I don't play sim racing games)
No other games have managed to grasp my attention for more than a few hours so I keep going back to them... again and again...
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential Games for October Leaked
@KundaliniRising333 Incredible how we stopped talking about the demented price increase of PS+... just like that!
One day it was a "huge blowback", the next day nobody would have even known it happened...
Re: Sunlit Souls-Like Enotria: The Last Song Takes to the Stage in 2024
"we'd hope combat animations get tightened up a bit before launch"
Yeah, the world design looks gorgeous, but a Soulslike lives or dies by its combat, and even if the devs say they have made great strides in making it better, it still looks very janky.
Hopefully they will take the time to make it better, I'm always in for a good indie Soulslike!
Re: UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Stops The Crew Motorfest from Topping the Podium
Nice to see Hogwarts Legacy up there. And there is still Halloween and Christmas to boost its sales even more. It's really a fantastic game, I hope it will get some awards (but not really hopeful, looking at the industry trends).
@Titntin @Nightcrawler71 I tried the trial for The Crew Motorfest and I'm far from convinced. I had to change the the driving settings again and again to come close to something arcadey enough to my taste (but kudos to the devs to offer these settings) and I got overwhelmed by all the "events and activities" exploding all over the map 10 minutes after the start. Add to this the cringey dialogue and NPCs, and I guess it's another racer not for me.
I really miss old school arcade racing games where you would drive around carefully designed tracks with unrealistic but bombastic driving... to be honest, I just want my Split/Second remaster!
Re: There's Something Weird Going on with Titanfall 2 Right Now
I finally got to play a game of TF2 yesterday and how did I miss it!
Thank you to you anonymous dev that finally fixed it.
TF2 is, to me, the one and only multiplayer FPS that I can play and enjoy. It just clicks at every level : the movement, the shooting, the gameplay mechanics, the diversity due to the Titans, etc.
As someone who never ever play multiplayer, I am the first one who is shocked at how good TF2 is. It's dirt cheap almost all the time, do yourself a service and go get it if you haven't already.
For the ones who already got it, let's meet on the battlefield again!
Re: The Crew Motorfest (PS5) - Third Time's the Charm in This Vibrant, Varied Racer
@Anke Thanks for all the info. As a big Driveclub fan (I'm still playing it form time to time), any positive comparison for it is a big win for me.
Would you care to share your detailed control settings? I prefer arcade racing games and anything I can do to change the controls that way would help a lot, so I can play the trial and see if it clicks with me.
Re: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Will Also Kick Off on PS5
I never played an Inazuma Eleven games, but but I'm very interested. I just hope it's a bit better than the last Captain Tsubasa game (which was fine, but far from great).
If anyone has played the Captain Tsubasa game and some Inazuma Eleven games, would they care to explain in what way they are different?
Re: Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Is an Outstanding, Game-Changing Overhaul
@Terra_Custodes You know what, I was extremely suprised to find out DigitalFoundry's claim that the Atmos lag on PS5 was negligible was... true!
I am quite sensitive to audio lag (on my pc, even a 30-40ms lag triggers me) and there was no way I could play with the PS5 set to Dolby.
But with Dolby Atmos, if there is a lag, it is not noticeable at all (at least to me). So I'm happy all around with it. It has really make a difference for some games.
FYI, my setup is PS5 -> LG CX -> JBL 9.1 soundbar.
Re: Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Is an Outstanding, Game-Changing Overhaul
@ShogunRok Is there a Dolby Atmos option available now that PS5 supports it?
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Gigantic 2.0 Update Out 21st September, Five Days Before Phantom Liberty
I have a question on a topic never mentioned : now that Dolby Atmos is available will Cyberpunk 2077 offer the option on PS5?
Re: Latest PS5 Firmware Update Out Now, Adds Support for Dolby Atmos, Larger SSDs
@Ravix The thing is, since BG3 doesn't support 3D audio, there will be no difference between choosing Dolby or Dolby Atmos when playing it.
Loïc Coulthier, senior sound designer at Playstation Studios, confirmed it :
https://x.com/LoicCouthier/status/1702077940534513668?s=20
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, Phantom Liberty Stream Set for Thursday
@Cashews The game is running perfectly fine on PS5 (unless some rare fps dips are an issue for you). I've played itat 30fps with RayTracing and it's gorgeous (even if I'm salivating when I see how it looks on PC), but I admit I'm not someone really bothered by low fps (I'm more bothered by unsteady fps).
As for the fun factor, this game was one of my most enjoyable gaming experience of last year. I was completely immersed in Night City (what a fantastic sandbox!) and invested in V's story. The implementation of Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves) really blew my expectations out of the water.
Really great game, if you like sci-fi, go for it, you can find it very cheap nowadays. But I'd wait for 2.0, which should make the game even better.
Re: Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Trophies Won't Take Long to Finish Them
@Kienda I agree with @tameshiyaku here.
I kind of "respect" a skill based trophy, even if I know I won't get it... ever! In my mind, Trophies should always have been this, some kind of medal for playing the game well : managing to defeat a hard boss in a certain way, finding a very well hidden treasure, unlocking a hard-earned skill, etc.
Grinding trophies are really here only to make you play the game longer than you would have, which I'm sure has benefits for the producer/devs on the long run...
Re: Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Trophies Won't Take Long to Finish Them
@zhoont At least every MK game's trophies got easier to complete after MK9...
The "My Kung Fu is Stronger" trophy in that game was just crazy! Which dev thought it was a good idea should never ever work again in anything related to trophies!
https://psnprofiles.com/trophy/864-mortal-kombat/37-my-kung-fu-is-stronger
Re: Video: We've Been Playing PS5 Games On a 200" 4K Projector Screen, and It's Insane
2 reason I'm doubtful about the whole experience on the long term :
I'm sure the experience is stunning at first, or for short burst, but for now I'll keep my 55" LG CX OLED at 2 meters from my couch...
Re: Three More PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now
@Th3solution @rjejr Guardians of the Galaxy is fantastic! It should have been up there in a lot of categories (art design, story, music, sound design and general game at least) for awards in 2021.
I was absolutely floored by the cast (both characters and actors) and the chemistry between them with, in my opinion, one of the best (if not the best) in-mission banter I've ever played!
Re: Three More PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now
@Bentleyma I've decided to go and try both Saints Row and Generation Zero.
Saints Row : couldn't go beyond one hour and a half (notwithstanding the character creator) : the character models are low PS3 level of bad, the world is boring and not good looking, physics are wonky, and the story is nonsensical in all the bad ways (and I liked Saints Row 3, so...)
Generation Zero : after one hour and a half, I liked what I played. It look good enough (being first person, the horrendous character models are not that bothersome), it's tense, the world is quite interesting. I don't know how much it will gather my attention between Baldur's Gate 3, Phantom Liberty and a replay of Elden Ring with another build, but right now I really want to play it again and manage to get to that damn farm...
Re: Vibrant PS5, PS4 Indie Ultros Reveals Its Opening Moments
I love the art style and the game looks fun enough
The issue I have sometimes with these extreme artistic games is that it can be very difficult to follow the action (especially in games like shmups). Will I be able to discern enemies from background quick enough to react? I hope they'll find a good balance as the game looks really good....
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Clarified as CDPR Lists Patch vs. Phantom Liberty Changes
@Fyz306903 Apparently, you need to have been to Pacifica, at least.
Or you can launch a new game beginning directly at the DLC (like it was for the Witcher 3 DLCs).
Source : https://kotaku.com/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-quests-to-start-pacifica-1850525333
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Clarified as CDPR Lists Patch vs. Phantom Liberty Changes
Really hyped on this, I played Cyberpunk 2077 after the RayTracing update and it was one of the most enjoyable experience of 2022, so bring it on.
On another topic, I'm surprised PushSquare hasn't reported on the fact The Chinese Room is now developing Vampire : The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2... Isn't it major news?
Re: Civilization 6's Leader Pass DLC Makes Surprise Appearance on PS4
@Blofse I did my research, which is why I asked for a British point of view. As you well know, I'm sure, history is not taught the same way in different countries, even if the facts may be the same.
One good example I like is Napoleon. In France, I learned that he was this great builder and conqueror that modernized France and tried to unite Europe. When I talk to my colleagues of other countries, he's viewed as a bloodthirsty warmonger in the history books.
Hence why I asked to the British how this figure is viewed in England. Who knows, maybe he could have been seen as a "ruler", even if his claim to the thrones was unsuccessful, there are a lot weirder historical facts and interpretations around...
Re: Civilization 6's Leader Pass DLC Makes Surprise Appearance on PS4
Rulers of England Pack : Varangian Harald Hardrada (Norway)
Can any British people tell me if this is a burn or if history is taught so in England?
I mean, as far I've found, Harald Hardrada never was ruler of England, he just invaded the country but failed ultimately to claim the throne?
To me, it looks like if someone said "Ruler of Russia : Adolf Hitler". But really, if there are British people here, please enlighten me!
Re: Mortal Kombat 1's Kameos Could Lead to Some Crazy PS5 Crossovers
So this is the new AstroBot trademark filed by Sony?
Re: Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Is 4K, 60fps on PS5, and You Can Block 30fps PS4 Players Online
@Orpheus79V Thanks. I did a bit of research and managed to only find this Reddit thread that explains it a bit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fighters/comments/se1p9w/do_fighting_games_play_differently_above_or_below/
If anyone has more in depth info, I'd love it.
@Loamy I was thinking exactly like you, but apparently fighting games are different : frames are units of time so both players must be at the same framerate... as far as I've understood...
Re: Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Is 4K, 60fps on PS5, and You Can Block 30fps PS4 Players Online
"if you don't want your own frame rate to be halved for the sake of compatibility"
I must admit it's the first time I've heard of a game reducing the framerate of one player because of another player, but I generally don't play online games.
Is it something that happens a lot? Do you have examples of games that do this?
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential Game for September 2023 Leaked Early
This is the kind of games that are perfect game for PS+, since a lot of subscribers won't have bought it.
I know I'll try it, most certainly won't play it for more than a few hours, but that's ok.
Re: Armored Core 6 Will Break Sales Records Due to Elden Ring's Success
@ColdHandGee I know 120fps is out the question on PS5... obviously! : )
I was asking if the quality mode (which runs mostly close to 40fps) triggered the PS5 to output in 120Hz so that VRR was useful (like it happens in 40fps modes in Spider-Man or Ratchet&Clank for example).
Because if it doesn't do just that, this must incredible terrible to play in a game mode fluctuating between 30 and 40fps without VRR being able to handle it...
Re: Armored Core 6 Will Break Sales Records Due to Elden Ring's Success
@ColdHandGee @DennisReynolds I have a small question : in the quality mode, I see the FPS they aim for is 40fps. Does it trigger the 120Hz mode on the tv to benefit from VRR, or does it stay at 60Hz? If the latter, that would be a missed opportunity...
Re: Armored Core 6 Will Break Sales Records Due to Elden Ring's Success
I wonder how many people will be disappointed when they realize the game has nothing to do with Soulsborne games.
I know that even I have an interest in this only because of FromSoftware, and I have to remind myself every time that I normally don't like mechas, so I shouldn't be interested at all by this. So deep sale it is for me.
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage Will Feature Full Arabic Voiceover on PS5, PS4
Fantastic!
I've played all AC games in the language of the country they take place when possible (so mainly the Ezio trilogy and Unity) and I missed the option for Origins and Odyssey.
With this options, it will be even better as I guess the modern parts will still be in English.
Re: Anticipated Gacha RPG Honkai: Star Rail Opens PS5 Technical Test Sign-Ups
@KaijuKaiser I know now, I've looked it up. Apparently "gacha" is like the sound the arm of the toy makes when catching of those capsules.
But still, "gotcha games" fits well! : )
Re: Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone Announced Alongside Remaster of the First Game
While the backgrounds of the new one are beautiful, the characters look horrendous!
As for the Remaster of the first one : hopefully it's at the level of this classic. And maybe now I'll finish it, as it's one of these games I played when I was young, but never even came close to the end..
Re: Anticipated Gacha RPG Honkai: Star Rail Opens PS5 Technical Test Sign-Ups
"anticipated gacha" is the kind of expression that pisses me off... a lot! Because it should an oxymoron, but sadly it's not.
As an aside, I've just researched the term and I was absolutely sure before that "gacha" meant "got you" ("gotcha")... I mean, I was wrong, but it fits pretty well I'd say!
Re: Dustborn's Weaponised Words Hit Home on PS5, PS4 in Early 2024
@RudeAnimat0r Hey, slightly disagreeing is the best way to interact on comment sections, I find! : )
Your approach of stereotype to show "not what they are, but what they are not" is interesting and I'll think about it a bit more.
I guess I have seen characters like these in different media a bit too much these days to not think that they are exactly what the stereotype is generally representing, but if we try to put ourselves in the devs' head, maybe you're right and it's just them trying to diverge from more "classic" designs...
Still, the info brought by @Sanquine about this game and dev being supported by the EU makes me think the inclusivity checklist. I work for an institution of the EU and I can tell : there's nothing more them technocrats love more than a good checklist. And be sure that no budget would be allowed without said checklist being fully filled (even if it's not that way in reality, the check must be there!).
But I agree that 1 trailer alone isn't enough to be definitive. Still, what they decide to show is on what we base our opinion, so it's on them to convince us that their game is more than just a checklist.
Re: Dustborn's Weaponised Words Hit Home on PS5, PS4 in Early 2024
@RudeAnimat0r I'll rephrase a bit since my previous comment was removed : my take has absolutely nothing to do with sexuality, but with the misuse of stereotypes.
Stereotypes are useful for artists not to make relatable character, but to make a point efficiently and rapidly. The use of the stereotypes in this games doesn't seem, in my opinion, to make a positive point, but more to signal an adherence to certain ESH criteria.
Re: Iconic N64 Shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Will Aim at PS5, PS4
@Luigia I never got on to the gyro bandwagon, always seemed clunky, but I'm open to try. Do you know of a PS5 game that you'd recommend playing with gyro?
Re: Iconic N64 Shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Will Aim at PS5, PS4
@Geep I'd say purely artistically, I agree with you (although there quite a few stunner on PS3). But gameplay-wise there are really few PS2-era games that hold their ground compared to current games in the same genre.
Do you have some PS2 games in mind that still hold up as they are?
For me, there would be the 2 God of War games (even though GOW3 blew them out of the water), Dragon Quest VIII (even though DQXI is far better) and Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (fingers crossed DBZBT4 will be great!).
Re: Dustborn's Weaponised Words Hit Home on PS5, PS4 in Early 2024
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Re: Iconic N64 Shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Will Aim at PS5, PS4
@PixelDragon The reboots failed completely at what they set up to do : a realistic, almost survival, approach to the character... yeah that didn't last 15 minutes into the game.
I'd love a remake of the first Tomb Raider with the same focused gameplay, but with modernized controls, graphics and sounds.
I yearn for simpler games, and this is why some of my favorite games these last years are things like Dead Cells or Slay the Spire. These massive AAA games too often feel so bloated by unnecessary mechanics...