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@MrPeanutbutterz My bad. You are correct, sir! I guess they stole the hell out of those mechanics, then. Still... not a bad job of it. I thought the game mechanics were pretty damned good and very much in align with The Last of Us and The Last of Us 2. Also, unlike those games, Days Gone is more of a true "open world" with some pretty large areas to run (or motorcycle) around in. To maintain that type of gameplay with an open world is no easy feat, especially considering they did it on PS4 (and it played great on the Pro). And those horde hunts were INTENSE. I about pissed myself the first few times I went up against a couple hundred of those things bearing down on me.

@MrPeanutbutterz Wait... "the mechanics are lifted wholesale from older, better games"? Naughty Dog has been using those mechanics since the first Uncharted game way back in like '07. They practically invented those mechanics. The Last of Us was like 2012 or 2013. That's all Naughty Dog.

@Weebleman Haters will be haters. Yeah, this game is one of the most solid of its genre. I would definitely give it another go with this new remaster.

@James_42 Agreed. That's a strange sentiment. The zombie hordes alone make this an incredibly unique experience. There's no other game quite like it. It's also a solid production with super tight gameplay.

Doesn't surprise me in the least. Warner Bros., its parent and all of its subs have been some of the worst managed companies in the history of entertainment, especially over the past 20 years. They've had WAY more failures than successes, and they've driven some great IPs straight into the ground. They've also been a revolving door for leadership at almost every level and division. I would say their model is broken, but I don't even think they have a clear-cut model or vision at this point.

So... that translating to INSANITY is really no big surprise. They're about as out of touch as can possibly be. I have a good friend who works at DC (he's been their for 20 years and has seen everything). He's been dealing with this garbage for years.

@thefourfoldroot1 Completely agree. Just three or four unbelievably awesome games has justified the whole purchase for me. And with at least three or four more to come, I'm happy with little niche that is VR console gaming with PSVR2.

@SgtTruth I don't think anyone is denying reality. The basis of this thread is that, yes, Quest 3 is probably better equipped for hooking up to a fancy PC rig. And, yes, the lenses are better. Those are just hardware facts. But unless you're using your Quest 3 to play hi-res VR on an extremely powerful PC, who cares? PSVR2 allows me to play some of the best VR experiences ever created (GT7, RE8, RE4 Remake) with zero fuss and half the price of a decent PC VR rig. Quest 3 stand-alone is great for playing cartoony-ass mini golf games and turning your garage into a boxing ring. Otherwise, I'll take my PSVR2 any day of the week. And there are more awesome games on the way. It's not dead yet.

Also, PSVR2 interfacing with PC would be just another bonus for those of us with PCs and only a PSVR2. I think that's great. Kudos to Sony for acknowledging what gamers want. We like options. The more the merrier.

@Jaz007 Thank you! The PSVR2 isn't that bad. I think it's a great headset. I haven't had half of the issues that some people claim. RE4 Remake VR has been one of the best VR experiences EVER in the history of VR... PC, Quest, VOID or otherwise. Quest 3 has its advantages (obviously), but it's not the end all, be all headset. I think stand-alone Quest 3 games still suck ass for the most part. But, yes, technically it IS the better way to go for playing VR games on a $1,500 PC. Big deal.

All reports so far from those who've played the open beta point to it absolutely stinking like a pirate's crotch. That's what they get for doubling down on Live Service. They should have just made a single-player pirate adventure with a multi-player feature.

@Jayslow Agreed. Black Flag was awesome just as cool pirate game (of which there really aren't any). Who cares whether it was a good AC game? (And who even knows what that means with so many sequels that are arguably not "AC" like?)

@NeonPizza Lol... you echoed my sentiments just about perfectly

For those of us who are able to enjoy VR and can afford the luxury of a PSVR2... this is going to be one of the sweetest gaming experiences in the history of gaming. THIS is what I purchased the headset for. And as great as RE Village VR is, I think RE4 Remake VR is going to top it in every way.

I wish this review mentioned whether or not it has sound cues from the film scores (especially from 1 and 2). I'm sure it does, but seems like an obvious mention in a review.

@Hyena_socks Yup. Sounds good to me. We actually could use more games like this nowadays. More and more I'm liking games that I can just switch on and play for half an hour and not have to get reeled into some giant, AAA narrative with 20 minute story sequences and levels that take two hours to progress through. Just give me something simple, stylish and fun. Robocop fits that bill to perfection.

What's funny about this is that it's old news. When this game was given a release date a few months back, it came with a gameplay trailer that ALREADY showed how awful it was going to be. I took one look at it and was like, "What in the hell is this?" But nobody else said a word. Even the article that featured the clip didn't mention how bad it looked. Gameplay trailers usually don't lie, especially when they're BAD. So anybody who actually purchased this game without knowing what they're were getting into deserves to lose their money.

@GamingFan4Lyf Right. It's not pointless at all. It means Sony is going to finally start making money off units sold. Also, it gives any new buyers the ability to "price" themselves in low with a digital edition, and then purchase the drive separately down the road if they want 4k Blu-ray options.

Went on my Wish List as soon as it was announced a few months back. It just might be THE game of 2024. I'm all over it.

I'd like an update on Behemoth (surprised that one was slated for Quest 2 instead of Quest 3). Either way, it's supposed to be a 2023 release for PSVR2.

@LordOfTurnips Oh, okay. I didn't realize that. Then I guess it would make for a great portable retro game emulator once hacked, so long as the OS has maximum Android performance power. It will depend upon chipset and internal storage. If those are sufficient, I'd buy a hacked one in a heartbeat.

@LordOfTurnips There's nothing to hack. I suppose you could turn it into a "streaming" retro machine. But not a "portable" retro machine. Thus, the cheap price point. Honestly, unless you're in the living room all of the time and wanting to play your PS5 while your significant other is watching something else on TV, I'm not sure of the usefulness of this device. Seems like a waste of R&D. Unless I'm missing something.

I'll maintain a healthy skepticism. But if it's ANYTHING like that, we're in for what might be the most ridiculous open world ARPG of all time.

This game is a no brainer and looks amazing. So long as they sort out the framerate issue even by 75%, I'm totally in. Mortal Shell has been my go-to Soulslike game after sinking in so much time in Elden Ring. But Lords of the Fallen looks to be that on steroids and an even better way to appease the time between From Software efforts.

Diggin' the hole even deeper. What a bunch of crooks. Guess it fits right in with characters from all of their games.

Lamest thing Rockstar has done in a while. Really pathetic cash grab. I wouldn't pay $5 for that port. No effort, no money from my wallet. And to think we were all excited for some great remake or remaster reveal...

What is it about Bloodborne? That's easy. It's the second hardest Soulsborne game (next to Sekiro). It's terrifying. It's beautifully conceived. It has crazy replay value. It has by far the best DLC of ANY Soulsborne game. It's exclusive to Sony's console. End of story. We need, want and deserve a meticulous remaster for PS5.

Sounds pretty dope to me. Even if these are "half truths," I'd be in for the ride!

This might be the most positive thread I've seen on Push Square! Lol. Yes, I agree with most... this game is looking and sounding awesome. I've been holding out for a truly stellar Star Wars game on current gen consoles, and this is already shaping up to be the one.

@CaptD I think it is. What's funny is that possibility isn't even entertained in this article nor any others that broke the news. SO much PSVR2 hate. I really hope it is just to piss on everyone's little perception parade. It would be the one title to pull (and push) everyone off the PSVR2 fence. We need a big one.

@NEStalgia Yeah, Sony has made some strange choices of late with their marketing. Whoever is in charge of that division should be fired. Apparently, they're not getting the clue that we don't appreciate lackluster showcases and random, slowly dribbling announcements and release dates. With that said, we all knew that PSVR2 was going to have some solid support during the second half of the year. Looking forward to some November and December release announcements.

@Wormwood23 Lol... I think if more gamers did that, they'd appreciate VR a lot more Yeah, when I play RE Village, I'm in no rush to get through it. Sometimes to my detriment!

FYI - HUGE new patch that addresses most of these issues coming the end of this month. And you all doubted...
https://shorturl.at/qryAW

I both get it and don't get it. Yes, the huge AAA games take a long time. But certain developers have a better reputation than others for being prolific with concurrent projects. For example, we know Rock Star focuses on like one or maybe two projects at a time for a six year stretch. But, Capcom... they have four or five projects going at any given time to stagger out the waits. I think it just comes down to resource allocation and prioritizing. I'm not worried. And this isn't really new. It's how the model has been for the past decade.

@PlayStationGamer3919 That's for sure! And that's sort of my point. Polishing giant turds isn't going to do anything for you. Microsoft is never going to buy themselves to dominance. They can barely buy themselves to an exciting exclusive. Not since Xbox 360 have they really been totally focused on VIDEO GAMING. I don't know even what in the hell they're focused on anymore. Suffice to say, they're NOT focused, which is why they're not going to win the console wars. At least not any time soon. The tides shifted to Sony and Nintendo a long time ago. And anybody hung up on MS is probably a PC gamer, anyway.

Xbox? Who gives a $%^!? I have 20 gaming friends and exactly two own an MS console. As far as I'm concerned, they haven't been relevant for five or six years. MS could own the whole damned world and they wouldn't do anything particularly exciting with it. So... again... WHO CARES?

Meh. I'd say that was an unnecessary showcase. But no harm, no foul for Capcom.

They have to show more of RE4's VR mode. And Dragon Dogma II is going to be off the charts awesome. I have zero doubt.

It looks amazing and has been on my Wish List since it was first announced. It's probably more in line of what they intended with the first one released way back with the PS4 launch, but now they have the tech and they've taken the time (and thank the Heavens it's only for PS5).

Capcom has been in the game from the beginning, and every accolade they get they deserve tens time over. They're one of the only companies that has consistently given us quality AND quantity. Sure, there are other developers who deliver amazing content (Rock Star, Blizzard, Bethesda to name a few), but they also go six to eight years between projects and usually throw all of their eggs in one basket. Capcom is straight up prolific. They're always working on multiple projects, delivering them in spades and then giving us even more by supporting those projects for years. They are and always will be video game royalty.

@NeonPizza "I also have to wait just over 20 minutes after powering on the PSVR2 to properly use it since it needs to warm up to by pass lens fogging."

So, this is interesting... for some reason that doesn't happen to me. Now, granted, my setup is in a garage and I usually have fans running. I also always keep my digital PS5 (dedicated to the VR... my disc console is indoors) in low power mode. Not sure if either of those factors contribute. With PSVR1, like you, I definitely had a major fogging issue every time I put on the headset. I honestly didn't realize that's been an issue with the PSVR2. But I'm glad to hear that warming up the system prevents it. Twenty minutes though? That's a bit of a drag.

@NeonPizza Agreed. Me, too

There's no reason not to have both. I'm sure many of the best backwards compatible Q2 games will have enhanced visual upgrades to sweeten the pot. As I said before, I really love the golf games and several of the "workout" type games where wireless is an absolute must. Q3 will be perfect for those.

But when I want some high-end, AAA VR, I'll go to my PSVR2!

@NeonPizza RE Village VR... absolutely! All those scenes you pointed out are incredible. I also love when Lady D's daughters first encounter and capture you, drag you across the floor through three corridors and then you find yourself up close and personal with D herself. Jaw-dropping moments in VR. Good stuff.

@NeonPizza I completely agree with you on everything except the 110 degree FOV. I think that's a HUGE positive, and it's one of the things that made PSVR1 so good, too. I think FOV makes all the difference in realizing a virtual scenario. Our minds are wired just as much to the periphery as they are to the focused optics. When I go from using my PSVR2 to using my Quest 2, I immediately get annoyed with the framed "periscope effect" that you get with a narrower FOV. Hate it, hate it, hate it. And, personally, I haven't had hardly any "blurring" issues with my PSVR2. It's funny because it seems everyone has a different damned experience with the headset! Lol I may just be lucky as it fits my head perfectly and my settings haven't failed me since I calibrated them out of the box. I have my brightness set to just one notch above darkest. IPD is perfect. I just have zero complaints with that awesome headset. I REALLY wish so many of you could have the same experience.

And, yes, RE Village VR and the upcoming RE4 Remake VR make the entire purchase worth it. Capcom has done an amazing job. They don't get enough props because so many take them for granted. They've been hitting homeruns since the early days of arcades. Truly one of the greatest video game developers (true legends).

@NEStalgia Yes, true... but every single one of those games are very specific to iPhones and iPads. In fact, most people wouldn't even consider playing those games if not for five minutes at a time on their iPhone. So, do they have a market... yes. But an ENTIRELY different market. We're talking apples and bananas different. iOS is in its own sterile, weird, expensive, post-Steve Jobs universe. As both a console and PC gamer since the beginning of time (and, sadly, an iPhone user... these things happen when you're married), I wouldn't touch an iOS game for any reason at any time. Not even on my radar.

The only competitor to PSVR2 will be Quest 3. They'll be going head-to-head (so to speak) with wireless vs graphics and content vs content. This is a great, succinct article that sums up that future bout perfectly:
https://www.laptopmag.com/features/dont-buy-the-meta-quest-3-if-you-own-a-ps5-psvr-2-is-a-better-investment

It's not a PSVR2 competitor, plain and simple. Apple has NOTHING in the game category. They're a complete joke in that regard. It's an impressive device that's clearly ahead of its time since nobody will be able to afford it. It's basically what digital workflow will become 10 years down the line.

Just spent several hours with RE Village VR Mode over the weekend and it just blows me away. It's the ONLY way to play that awesome game. Capcom, once again, did an incredible job with the mode. Quest 3 isn't going to have anything close to that sort of experience. It just won't have the power. Hell, even Quest 4 won't have that sort of power. Like Quest 2, Quest 3 will be great for golf games and the like.

WTF? PS4? Are they making something for Xbox One? Maybe WiiU?

@Sequel "You can wire it to PC which is quite literally a game changer"

Yes, I get it. That's huge for those of us with high-end PC gaming rigs. I just don't think it's something Sony will ever do. They didn't even allow script-based modding on Skyrim and Fallout 4. Unfortunately, that's what you get with them. They're all about insulation and proprietary function, and that model comes straight from the top. So even if they feel differently at the Playstation division, they're not going to change that company's culture. 'Tis what it is.

@NeonPizza "I mean, why take teams when you can get the best of both worlds?"

Totally agree with this. Why pick teams? For those of us who love VR, we're living in exciting times. By the end of the year, we'll have all sorts of choices. I, too, will probably get a Q3 once I see what it brings to the table. Wireless is awesome, no matter how you cut it. Five years down the road when wireless meets processing power, we're all in for a treat!

@pukana I agree with everyone on that point, but I don't see Sony doing it. They're not going to offer something that doesn't directly make them money. I mean, in theory that would sell a lot more headsets, but that's not a factor they would have any sort of control over. Sony isn't big on fanservice (as we've seen from they way they hold every card to their chest until the very last minute), and they historically don't play nicely with anybody (except maybe Disney with Spider-Man only because there was a fortune to be made on both sides). Sony, like Apple, have always been very financially insular. They would never rely on somebody else's tech (in this case, whatever PC) to make them money (or not make them money) that they don't have full control over. Nintendo is the same way. It all comes from within and never from without. Very different from how Microsoft and Meta do business (not that I like either of those companies).

@TrickyDicky99 Well, technically all new consoles are sold at losses due to the R&D it takes to develop them. But they usually catch up after a year or two. Honestly, PSVR2 sales are great right now, so Sony's strategy on the upsell is so far prevailing. They will eventually lower the price, especially to compete with Quest 3. But why lower the price now when they really don't have to? Gaming has always been an expensive hobby. You either have the cash or you don't.