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Re: All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start

Ristar24

@Channel42 Agree with you there. I had RE4 at launch on GameCube and even with the then Impressive visuals, the gameplay felt a bit tired to me as it went on. Enter area, shoot everything, move to next area. The set pieces were impressive and it had some great moments, but it seemed to start the path to RE6... moving away from the tension of 'survival horror' and into block buster style action.

I just got around to RE3 remake and I really enjoyed the game.

Re: Nintendo Wii Exclusive Sonic Colors Could Be Lighting Up PS4

Ristar24

Was an OK Wii game, was graphically impressive for the system and hopefully PS4 would boost it up to 60fps. I'd actually like Sonic Lost World on something other than Wii U. Not played Lost World myself, but looked increasingly different to the other games (I did have the 3DS version).

Re: Reaction: Days Gone Was PS4's Black Sheep, But a Darn Good Open World Game

Ristar24

I bought Days Gone when it came out, I really did enjoy the open world, the hordes and upgrading the bike. The weather systems looked great too, with rain, wind and snow. Weirdly I've still not completed the game, but do intend to at some point.

I do own Ghost of Tsushima, but I just couldn't seem to get interested in the game for some reason, I played the intro and put it down. Again, do plan to get back to the game at some point.

Re: 10 Digital-Only PSP, PS Vita Games to Buy Before the PS Store Closes

Ristar24

I'd say get the PSP Capcom arcade collections. Playable on PSP of course with the disc versions, but nice to have digitally. Great arcade emulations of Final Fight, Strider, Street Fighter 2 and Ghouls 'n Ghosts, all on your Vita.

Will also give a shout to TxK, as Jeff Minter has made some great arcade style games, and its a title I often return to. If you like Tempest, its a must play.

Re: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Coming to Both PS5 and PS4 This Summer

Ristar24

Everyone who had this this game built into their Master System may get nostalgic for this! I think the original is a great game, though Alex is tricky to control on small platforms and the random chance boss encounters annoyed me back in the day. I still have the nice M2 version on PS3 where I finally beat the game after many years. Will pick this one up too I think. Certainly preferable to his Megadrive game.

If your Master System cart wasn't properly inserted for whatever reason, Alex Kidd would boot up with that intro music, which also plays if you select the game icon on the PS3 XMB.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 370

Ristar24

Bought RE3 remake in the current PS4 sale so started playing that. I really like it, even if Nemesis is more scripted than expected and its not the most faithful adaptation of the original. I did enjoy the RE2 remake, but the shift in tone to a more linear action game works well to differentiate the two.

Re: 10 Digital-Only PS3 Games You Should Buy Before Sony Shuts the PS Store

Ristar24

Daytona USA! Its removal is a real shame as its a great version of an all time classic arcade racer, and I believe backward compatible over on Xbox. Also the SEGA Ages games if you like retro games, M2 versions of Revenge of Shinobi, Alex Kidd in Miracle Word... The 60Hz versions of PS1 Resident Evil 2 and 3 for PAL gamers (stuck with 50Hz if we use original PAL PS1 discs).

So many games really, its a real shame what Sony are delisting here, I still regularly play my PS3.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 369

Ristar24

Bough the two Arkham games in the current PS4 sale, so started replaying those... I really enjoyed the games back on PS3, so thought would see how the 'remasters' are. Edit: City has pretty bad framerate issues on my 'base' PS4, so I wouldn't recomend it to be honest, though Asylum seems OK.

Re: Soapbox: PS5 Has Turned Me Into a Total 60FPS Snob

Ristar24

I'd take a perfectly frame paced 30fps, over a wavering uncapped framerate. If 60fps is available, I'd go for that, but I have a base PS4 so on most games fidelity would take a significant hit.

I think I play many games fine at 30fps, I notice the difference mostly when switching between the two but then adjust to it. Also seems more important in some types of games than others, so racing games or fighting games I would prefer at 60fps.

Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?

Ristar24

@playstation1995 My PS4 I'd had since 2014 just went wrong after 8.03, keeps going into safe mode...Its difficult to find a new Pro and PS5 is impossible. I could get one used, but may just wait. I think its possible Games like Dishonored and Evil Within may still be on PlayStation if they make sequels, hopefully.

Re: Reaction: What Next for PlayStation?

Ristar24

Yeah, I play my 2DS XL a lot too. I find myself increasing less interested in modern gaming, as I dont really enjoy online games and would rather play through Midnight Resistence or OutRun. I really liked Doom 3, played on the original Xbox back in the day. Not sure how relevant I am to these conversations but will be a PS5 I'll pick up next I'm sure, then use it to play Bubble Bobble and Sunset Riders on arcade archives probably, ha.

Re: Reaction: What Next for PlayStation?

Ristar24

@NEStalgia See what you're saying, but Im mostly a retro gamer anyway at this point to be honest. I'll pick up a PS5 at some point when they are available, just as my PS4 has recently given up, and can carry through my PS4 digital games. I would say I found what Microsoft tried to do at time though, uniquely outrageous. No incentive for me to get an Xbox, if I was going to get into more cutting edge gaming, I'd get a PC. In the meantime I'll be playing my PS3, Xbox 360, C64 and an Evercade!

Re: Reaction: What Next for PlayStation?

Ristar24

I'd get a PS5 probably, if I could find one. I'd never buy another Xbox after their attempt to add a fee to used games, all those years back (still have a 360). They may have u-turned under pressure, but to me it showed the brand's 'vision' if they feel they dont have competition.