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@Ricky-Spanish Missing those weird enemies already, plus the fantastic music and so much swag during battle.

Yeah a shame Kepler isn't sharing data for Clairrr. What a game, beat it yesterday after taking my sweetest time. It's really not just some FF or Persona, it's just SO different.

I always thought Snake sounded like someone who was on a chokehold being forced to talk.

Seems FF12 is to 19.99 as Sekiro is to 29.99. They ain't budging.

I stopped checking for this when they announced the linear approach, because playing through the Trilogy, their combat is fine but not the greatest, I knew it would be hard to top story focused linear devs like ND - these guys have years of experience in this field. Mafia's strong point was about the "only old school GTA with old school cars” available with some realistic details you don't even find in GTA - like brake lights staying on when you stop or tyres staying turned in the direction you left them when parked. I expected them to build on that strong point, instead you throw that out and go against critically acclaimed linear games that would be hard to top.

Edit: Well maybe that's why it's not called Mafia 4, this just some spinoff.

Still on the ever so immersive, side quest interesting, well written KCDII. The so stylish Clairrr Obscurrr - taking on the difficult optional bosses. Plus the outstanding HFW, trying to take on The Enduring.

This was always looking like a 70s on MC type game. You go linear and think you can beat the likes of TLOU, Uncharted or RE4... pfft. I was looking forward to them building on their open world yet they decide to go backwards. We have a not too popular dev like Warhorse daring to create something as close to RDR2 with KCD2. And Hangar13 who's been around for some time making this look like their first ever game.

Still Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, the immersion is incredible. I like how the combat isn't just straight forward hack and slash and go, the enemy has an equal chance just as you. The world is just beautiful, don't really think I've talked about a game's map being lovely, this is one of them along with the entire menu and UI. It has all the mechanics needed for a realistic open world. Can't stop playing.

Watched some gameplay vids, melee animations didn't look smooth...hmph...if you're going oh so linear and not reaching TLOU2 gameplay level then I dunno...

If this is true, I called this soon as Xbox started putting their games on PS. I predicted it's a move by Xbox to make PS look bad keeping their games exclusive and lure them to follow suit.

@B0udoir Yep some QoL mechanics just ruins games. I liked the tracking in World and was disappointed I could just find my target monster just by looking at the map in Rise. And in other games, things like items being sent automatically to your stash is just unrealistic. Fast Travel I still find somewhat questionable. QoL overall sometimes makes things cheap I feel.

This was my most anticipated game for early 2025 yet I've gone on to spend my money on Clair Obscur & KCD2. After MHWorld set the bar at 90 MC, Wilds being at 88 right now makes it a "ooh I can wait a bit", 88 is far from a bad score and I know I'll definitely get it one day and enjoy it immensely. But Capcom doing this drip feeding and releasing the usual "massive expansion" later is making critics treat it like some live service game that would keep growing.

KCD is just so so immersive. This is how you do open worlds.

Yeah right. More like Bethesda is the biggest publisher on any platform. I remember looking at my physical PS4 games and seeing a lot of Bethesdas - from Dishonored 1, 2, DoTO, Prey, Fallout 4, Skyrim, Doom 2016...and then all of a sudden someone wants to claim all the glory. Bethesda would still have a lot of games with or without MS.

I'm on the final battle but really want to explore the continent and get all powerful items, however I've been sidetracked by another masterpiece - KCD2. No rush to the credits rolling on gems like these.

@Bamila Lol if you were waiting for games to be in their absolute best state, you'd be playing The Witcher 3 in 2025 or better still wait for a remake on PS7. 😉

Only actual MS game is FH5.

Horizon is just superb. Graphics, gameplay, everything. Analyzing a machine, tagging particular parts you want, shooting then off with a high tear arrow or shooting an elemental arrow to a matching element to trigger a chain reaction...what unique and satisfying combat. Fighting a Thunderjaw or Stormbird is always memorable.

@Oram77 the dust has settled, and y'all are really appreciating this gem of a series now eh.

Bought KCD2, at a camp, fed the mutt, horses looking as realistic as RDR2's, oooooohhh I know I'm in for a good time, this is my kind of game!

Lol I see the novelty has worn off for some people but let's try to remember the first time we played it. Honestly it's the most stylish turn based game right now especially during battle, not even Metaphor comes close. Such memorable characters with all kinds of realistic hairstyles and interesting wardrobe. Great music. I'm a bit on a break, still exploring The Continent making sure I'm so powerful for the final battle, no rush.

Time and money man, time and money.

Horizon Forbidden West was very varied compared to Zero Dawn, we àll forgot and slept on it because Elden Ring. The approach to getting Cauldron overrides was different for each, and then when you got them some where corrupted. You have deserts, marshlands, snowy mountains, underwater, the skies and others. Ghost of Yotei would have go all out because to me Horizon has the title for best PS Studios' open world.

Yet anytime I said GT needed some open world arcade mode, some PS fans would go all out on defense that GT doesn't need that...but here they are. 🙄

Deep in the jungle hunting for Stalker Stealth Generators, so quiet I can only hear birds chirping, waiting patiently to ironically ambush my targets. Like a scene from the Predator, and that's the beauty of a series that keeps releasing alongside other equally monumental games it gets somewhat overshadowed. Horizon Forbidden West. Got the Burning Shores DLC, so it's mainly that.

I think I'm liking it more on 2nd run. Pretty sure at the time I couldn't help but to compare everything to RDR2 - which I was still heavily playing - and probably was still enjoying TLOU2 which came out in June 2020. After 5 years, I'm just appreciating GoT for what it is. Sometimes playing certain games at the wrong time can give you the wrong impression.

@Oram77 I heard MGS4 had the longest of cutscenes, I beat the game and don't really remember but yeah I remember Kojima's cutscenes being very long. I kinda liked his cutscenes even more than his gameplay, Snake's animations were janky.

@Nepp67 Which line? There's no mini map even let alone a line showing. Unless you're talking the Pause Map which I don't think I've seen any line on, it's just the small whirlwind showing on your target.

Doing a 2nd run of GoT, liking it better this time but damn the navigation is horrible. Hoping they drop the wind thing in Yotei because it got me going off the beaten path, roaming on difficult terrain ending up in someone's room. Aside, I love the unique art style, they don't need to change it for Yotei and of course the great engaging combat. I'm glad there's a camp system in Yotei too because what's an open world without some form of camp, inn or house...

@IronCrow86 He'll just have to settle it in the ring with Street Fighter's Balrog once and for all.

Exploring in Clair Obscur making sure I'm strong for the final battle, what an artistic game. Trying to finally beat my 2nd run of HFW, game is so gorgeous. Also still continuing my first run of another gorgeous one - GoWR. Some EAWRC. Reinstalled GoT, lovely game but realized my issues with it were navigation, no camp or rest mechanic in an open world which I always find highly immersion breaking. I see it's been done in Yotei, so I might just look forward to it.

This is PushSquare's 2025 GOTY in advance 🤣before they've even played it , they ain't got no choice 🤣, they're obligated. Like Spiderman 2 over BG3 in 2023, oh my good ol' Push🟦. 😆

@Uromastryx Yep. With all the money they claim to have you'd think they'd take the losses and sell the console way cheaper than the PS5, kinda like the 360 era.

I'll have to redownload GoT and see if I'll like it better, haven't even bothered with Iki Island - started a bit after beating the main game. Something about the gameplay wasn't really clicking, I think the navigation is atrocious and mainly ruined it for me. I kept ending up at dead ends, hilltops, cliffs following that goddamn wind.

@PegasusActual93 But Horizon Forbidden West has a lot going on and still runs smooth. They were just in a hurry to release MH Wilds, as a fan I've been disappointed at the reception it received so much so I'm not eagre to get it at a high price.

The hate towards Neil by some, is one of the most nonsensical hate I've ever seen in my life. Outrageously stupid!

Almost at the end but it's more of the gameplay, art direction, hairstyles and swag of the characters for me, the story's great, I think it's up there with the TLOU1&2 and RDR1&2 as the most moving stories.

72 hrs in and Clair Obscur still got me wowing. It's simply the most stylish turn-based rpg currently. Taking it slow don't want it to end quickly. It's back Sekiro 29.99, I just need to beat this game, the simplicity and hidden secrets in texts that helps in beating enemies makes it a unique masterpiece just like all of From's games.

Can trust the UK to bring something outstanding out of nowhere - Rockstar, Adele, Craig David and others 👌

@kyleforrester87 Don't mind me, I haven't finished it either 😆 just remembered you raving on about that game.

@Northern_Munkey Got to the final boss and my save corrupted. Started over and got to him 2nd time and some other games got my attention. So yeah I've beaten that gorilla 4 times, he appears twice per playthrough. I'll definitely beat that game one day.

Weird excuse Kojima.

Demo looked good but the always online and my fluctuating wireless made the game lag, my character kept moonwalking, was unplayable for me. Couldn't even start the game sometimes because Login was mandatory. Can't believe they can be so inconsiderate, at least THINK that there people out there who just want to play SP.

@kyleforrester87 You still haven't finished Sekiro too.

Always funny to me when people in countries like the US or UK want to talk about sexual immorality. When most of the craziest sex acts I ever heard usually starts from there, like an OF model f***ing 500 dudes in a day but noooo let's be outraged about some comments from a guy in South Korea.

I'm a butt guy, boobs is nice, butts attract me more, real life ones tho, butts in games are okay, not as big as I like'em.

After 320hrs, beat BG3, such a fantastic game through and through. I should be beating Metaphor soon - probably today - since I found the silly reason why I was stuck on the final battle, it's made it easier. Then it'll be full concentration on the unique and ever brilliant Clairrr Obscurrr. Plus some legendary ER on the side with ray tracing and EA WRC.

@wildcat_kickz @LifeGirl Yet some people like to downplay Rockstar's achievements and capabilities don't they.

Turn-based is definitely one of the issues, it's part of FF's identity. As a kid, I never knew what combat system it was till FFX introduced me. I think one other major problem is the characters kind of look the same since forever, makes everything look like it hasn't evolved.

Clair Obscur is so unique and special. YT videos in a hurry to beat the game playing it awkwardly almost made me pass on this gem. Plus you'd think it's some short RPG, I'm finding pretty long with my completionist play style. And it's made me love Metaphor all over again. Hopefully I'll get KCD2 down the line cause I know I'll love it.

Shout out to Guerrilla's Decima Engine but of course Kojima's graphics has always been good.

Just beat BG3 and jumped back to Metaphor, had a feeling there was going to be some news about it. The sales is quite low but could definitely be down to Atlus' infamous rereleases of the same games and charging full price, so some people might be waiting for some Royal Edition. Anyway gone back to it trying to beat the final battle, loaded an earlier save and I think I know why I'm stuck, skipped the damn crystals . Yea Metaphor can be all so overwhelming and push you to bounce off for a while but playing this along with Clair Obscur, they're all up there as the best turn based games of recent times, people should give it a chance.

Thought those mimes were okay till I saw one hopping towards me with hair like Chucky doll, had to flee and just went playing parkour at a beach - Clairrr Obscurrr. After 290hrs still in Act 3, BG3 is still NEVER getting old or overstaying its welcome, what a game.