I played the first and missed the second. I was a bit underwhelmed by what I played to be honest as a fan of the RE2 and 3 remakes, but I am on 'base' PS4 so frames dropped a fair bit. Will try again now there's a decent window.
Got Saints Row 3 Remastered on PS4 in the sale, so enjoying some absurdity there... Also been going back to my C64 recently for some retro gaming, Platoon and Batman the Movie are two favourites from Ocean I still enjoy to play, great SID tunes too.
@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.
How does 45fps work with a 60Hz refresh rate... My guess is its targeting 60fps but hovering around 45 on average. To be honest, the other RE remakes on PS4 were mostly around 40-50fps in action I think, and they played fine to me somehow even though I normally find variable frame rates distracting.
Shenmue 3? I really liked Days Gone and I would be really interested to see a PS5 sequel, to see what they could do with the new tech, with the hordes and the open world. The weather effects and atmosphere were really impressive in this game too.
@TheFrenchiestFry Thanks for the clarification, I remember Sonic Boom looked awful. Be good if Lost World gets a more general release some day, as I say I had the 3DS version and was pretty good.
@RubyCarbuncle I didn't know that, strange went to PC over PS4 though. Maybe Nintendo had some sort of console exclusivity, or perhaps it just didn't do well enough for SEGA to think worth a port.
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).
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.
After playing the RE3 remake for the first time last week, I re-bought RE2 in the sale on PS4 and decided play thought again. Both great games in their own way.
Not interest in buying an Xbox at all, at the same time, I'm not really feeling the need to get a PS5 at the moment either, even if it was possible to find one.
I thought the original was amazing on PS3 but found I played though it pretty much just once. A remake doesn't really appeal to me, I wasn't really up for the sequel either.
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.
@playstation1995 Yeah, I guess the Master System was not well know in the US at the time as the NES seemed to be the popular 8-bit system. There are some great games on there though, I tend to play them on the Megadrive / Genesis these days, as I have a Power Base Converter.
@playstation1995 I'd say this Master System game is better than Enchanted Castle, even with the smaller sprites. Certainly worth a look if you've not played it before. Shinobi World, as mentioned above, is also a really fun Master System game, if a bit easier than this one!
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.
I remember Rage on PS3, the textures popped in whenever you moved the camera... was so distracting. This isn't a game I was personally interested in, but I pretty much stopped buying new games unseen after Dark Souls 2 on PS3 turned out to be so very different to the pre launch advertised 'gameplay'.
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.
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.
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.
The Sinking City would have benefited from removing the shooting in my opinion, it was really clunky and didn't really add to the atmosphere. I also miss the older Crimes and Punishments and ealier designs for Holmes and Watson.
@wiiware I get you there, I played through Fallen Order on my base PS4 and did enjoy the game, but was often thinking the game would benefit from smoother performance, due to the nature of the combat.
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.
Its actually really difficult to see how you buy stuff on the PS3 store already. No prices are listed and you have to click on the game image and add to your cart to see the price. So whiIe I have bought some digital PS3 games recently, its sort of hidden already (at least on the PS3 store here in the UK).
Not good really, having psp and PS1 games available on the Vita is convenient. As someone mentioned above, this would remove the PS1 Library which is a shame. Also, I don't have all my purchased games downloaded so would be very poor if can't download items already purchased.
I played on PS3 originally. I downloaded a demo I think and found it really compelling, ended up waiting for the episodes as they came out. I really liked the game but weirdly as the sequels arrived, I didn't play them.
As my PS4 is out of action, have gone back to PS3 and am enjoying some Daytona USA, Revenge of Shinobi and replaying Tomb Raider Anniversary. Also starting playing GTA 5 on PS3.
@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.
@playstation1995 Yep, Bluepoint have done amazing work, no doubt. My PS4 has given up at the moment so probably waiting to get a PS5 before I get around to any more new games. Enjoying the PS3 for the moment!
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.
Only one I really liked was Evil Within, and to be honest, RE has eclipsed it now anyway. I prefered Doom 3 and Wolfenstein Tides of War to these modern ones. Indiana Jones, what was the last good one, Lego? I guess the PSP version of Staff of Kings was OK.
@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!
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.
@Deljo Yep, Last Ninja was an amazing game at the time, great atmosphere and that first stage music by the late, great, Ben Daglish. The jumps over the river were a bit frustrating, but I finally beat the game recently with some save states.
Last Ninja 2 is just as good, its my favouite in the series.
@hypnotoad Yep, and Ninja Gaiden as Shadow Warriors... At least we had 'The Last Ninja' games on the C64!
Still have my Megadrive copy of Hyperstone Heist (and Fall of the Foot Clan on Game Boy)! This looks a bit like a GBA game. My PS4 has given up sadly, so cant pick this up until I can hopefully find a PS5, at some point.
@TommyArter Agree with you there, the driving was pretty floaty and I think could have really done with some improvement, but overall I was having fun with the game.
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Re: Capcom Extends Availability of Convoluted Resident Evil Village Demo
I played the first and missed the second. I was a bit underwhelmed by what I played to be honest as a fan of the RE2 and 3 remakes, but I am on 'base' PS4 so frames dropped a fair bit. Will try again now there's a decent window.
Re: Capcom Arcade Stadium Is Coming to PS4 on 25th May, and Invincibility Is Paid DLC
Invincibility seems pointless to me as, why play the game? They must must have save states anyway?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 373
Got Saints Row 3 Remastered on PS4 in the sale, so enjoying some absurdity there... Also been going back to my C64 recently for some retro gaming, Platoon and Batman the Movie are two favourites from Ocean I still enjoy to play, great SID tunes too.
Re: A New Virtua Fighter Game Has Leaked on the PlayStation Store in Japan
I just remember playing VF2 and 3 in the London Trocadero back in the 90s, then a lot of VF2 on my Saturn.
Re: All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start
@Flaming_Kaiser Actually yep, that section of the game was great and a real break to the waves of enemies in some areas.
Re: All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start
@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: Days Gone Director on Skipped Sequel: 'If You Love a Game, Buy It at F***ing Full Price'
Ha, I did when it was new. Watched quite a few gameplay videos before buying, which often tell me more than reviews.
Re: Resident Evil Village Is 4K at 60 FPS on PS5, And 900p at 45 FPS on PS4
How does 45fps work with a 60Hz refresh rate... My guess is its targeting 60fps but hovering around 45 on average. To be honest, the other RE remakes on PS4 were mostly around 40-50fps in action I think, and they played fine to me somehow even though I normally find variable frame rates distracting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 372
Finished a 2nd play through of Resident Evil 3 remake, which I think is great.
Re: Over 15,000 People Have Signed a Petition for Days Gone 2
Shenmue 3? I really liked Days Gone and I would be really interested to see a PS5 sequel, to see what they could do with the new tech, with the hordes and the open world. The weather effects and atmosphere were really impressive in this game too.
Re: PS5's Hourly Disc Spinning Sound Seems to Have Been Reduced
@GamingFan4Lyf I tried my Dreamcast recently, wow, that fan and the disc reader making that grinding sound... I forgot how noisey it was!
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 8.50 Is Available to Download Now
I had to initialise my PS4 twice after the last system update... might hold off on this as seems to be working OK for the moment.
Re: Nintendo Wii Exclusive Sonic Colors Could Be Lighting Up PS4
@TheFrenchiestFry Thanks for the clarification, I remember Sonic Boom looked awful. Be good if Lost World gets a more general release some day, as I say I had the 3DS version and was pretty good.
Re: Nintendo Wii Exclusive Sonic Colors Could Be Lighting Up PS4
@RubyCarbuncle I didn't know that, strange went to PC over PS4 though. Maybe Nintendo had some sort of console exclusivity, or perhaps it just didn't do well enough for SEGA to think worth a port.
Re: Nintendo Wii Exclusive Sonic Colors Could Be Lighting Up PS4
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
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: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 371
After playing the RE3 remake for the first time last week, I re-bought RE2 in the sale on PS4 and decided play thought again. Both great games in their own way.
Re: Astro Aqua Kitty Aims to Be One of the Last Great PS Vita Games
I have Aqua Kitty and Rock Boshers DX... both pretty good!
Re: Poll: Is PlayStation Losing Ground to Xbox?
Not interest in buying an Xbox at all, at the same time, I'm not really feeling the need to get a PS5 at the moment either, even if it was possible to find one.
Re: The Last of Us Is Getting a PS5 Remake Eight Years After Release, Claims Report
I thought the original was amazing on PS3 but found I played though it pretty much just once. A remake doesn't really appeal to me, I wasn't really up for the sequel either.
Re: Days Gone 2 Not Given the Greenlight, Sony Bend Working on Something New
Thats a shame, I really like Days Gone.
Re: 10 Digital-Only PSP, PS Vita Games to Buy Before the PS Store Closes
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
@playstation1995 Streets of Rage is legendary, first time I saw (and heard) that game, I knew I wanted a Megadrive / Genesis!
Re: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Coming to Both PS5 and PS4 This Summer
@playstation1995 Yeah, I guess the Master System was not well know in the US at the time as the NES seemed to be the popular 8-bit system. There are some great games on there though, I tend to play them on the Megadrive / Genesis these days, as I have a Power Base Converter.
Re: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Coming to Both PS5 and PS4 This Summer
@playstation1995 I'd say this Master System game is better than Enchanted Castle, even with the smaller sprites. Certainly worth a look if you've not played it before. Shinobi World, as mentioned above, is also a really fun Master System game, if a bit easier than this one!
Re: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Coming to Both PS5 and PS4 This Summer
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: Sony Suggests MLB Made the Decision to Include MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass
@MatthewJP Rounders was my first thought also...
I suppose Sony must be making money from this anyway, even if it's on the Xbox subscription service for 'free'.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 Runs Much Better on PS4 Pro, But There Are Sacrifices
I remember Rage on PS3, the textures popped in whenever you moved the camera... was so distracting. This isn't a game I was personally interested in, but I pretty much stopped buying new games unseen after Dark Souls 2 on PS3 turned out to be so very different to the pre launch advertised 'gameplay'.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 370
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
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: Sony Locks the Door on Legacy Web-Based PS Store
@Netbean I always though that too, there should really be a way to stream individual PS3 games you own on PS4 (or PS5) without paying for PS Now.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 369
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: This Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Gameplay Trailer Has More Combat Than Clues
The Sinking City would have benefited from removing the shooting in my opinion, it was really clunky and didn't really add to the atmosphere. I also miss the older Crimes and Punishments and ealier designs for Holmes and Watson.
Re: Soapbox: PS5 Has Turned Me Into a Total 60FPS Snob
@wiiware I get you there, I played through Fallen Order on my base PS4 and did enjoy the game, but was often thinking the game would benefit from smoother performance, due to the nature of the combat.
Re: Soapbox: PS5 Has Turned Me Into a Total 60FPS Snob
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: PS3, PS Vita, and PSP Online Stores to Close This Summer, Says New Report
Its actually really difficult to see how you buy stuff on the PS3 store already. No prices are listed and you have to click on the game image and add to your cart to see the price. So whiIe I have bought some digital PS3 games recently, its sort of hidden already (at least on the PS3 store here in the UK).
Re: PS3, PS Vita, and PSP Online Stores to Close This Summer, Says New Report
Not good really, having psp and PS1 games available on the Vita is convenient. As someone mentioned above, this would remove the PS1 Library which is a shame. Also, I don't have all my purchased games downloaded so would be very poor if can't download items already purchased.
Re: Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Adds Full Facial Mocap on PS5, PS4
I played on PS3 originally. I downloaded a demo I think and found it really compelling, ended up waiting for the episodes as they came out. I really liked the game but weirdly as the sequels arrived, I didn't play them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 367
As my PS4 is out of action, have gone back to PS3 and am enjoying some Daytona USA, Revenge of Shinobi and replaying Tomb Raider Anniversary. Also starting playing GTA 5 on PS3.
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
@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: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
@playstation1995 Yep, Bluepoint have done amazing work, no doubt. My PS4 has given up at the moment so probably waiting to get a PS5 before I get around to any more new games. Enjoying the PS3 for the moment!
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
@playstation1995 Thanks for the reminder, I need to get around to the sequel at some point, I really enjoyed the first!
Re: Reaction: What Next for PlayStation?
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: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
@playstation1995 Actually, I agree, Dishonored was really good too!
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
Only one I really liked was Evil Within, and to be honest, RE has eclipsed it now anyway. I prefered Doom 3 and Wolfenstein Tides of War to these modern ones. Indiana Jones, what was the last good one, Lego? I guess the PSP version of Staff of Kings was OK.
Re: Reaction: What Next for PlayStation?
@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?
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.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Is a Brand New Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Up
@Deljo Yep, Last Ninja was an amazing game at the time, great atmosphere and that first stage music by the late, great, Ben Daglish. The jumps over the river were a bit frustrating, but I finally beat the game recently with some save states.
Last Ninja 2 is just as good, its my favouite in the series.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Is a Brand New Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Up
@hypnotoad Yep, and Ninja Gaiden as Shadow Warriors... At least we had 'The Last Ninja' games on the C64!
Still have my Megadrive copy of Hyperstone Heist (and Fall of the Foot Clan on Game Boy)! This looks a bit like a GBA game. My PS4 has given up sadly, so cant pick this up until I can hopefully find a PS5, at some point.
Re: Watch Dogs Legion Taps Title Update as London Is Connected on PS5, PS4
@TommyArter Agree with you there, the driving was pretty floaty and I think could have really done with some improvement, but overall I was having fun with the game.