An unexpected surprise, but a welcome one to be sure. I was terrible at Call of the Sea and had to look up half the puzzles, hopefully I do better at this.
@Accipitridae Arguably Uncharted 4 was more mechanically simple than TLOU, so I think it fair to say it would be seen as a different style. Yes I reckon there would be people that wouldn't be happy that it's more simplistic, but not everything has to please everyone. There are plenty of other series to pick from if they like those sorts of mechanics, they shouldn't be added for the sake of it unless they're actually beneficial. More isn't always better.
Funnily enough it was the game I got in my PS4 bundle. I couldn't get into it because I'm not a fan of racing sims, and was bitter because I wanted another Motorstorm.
Amazing game graphically, and Evolution Studios got done dirty.
@Frmknst Can't speak about the others, but you add Pixelopus to that. Not on the same level as Japan Studio, but Entwined and Concrete Genie were solid/great games.
I think I will likely get this at some point, but I feel like releasing so soon after RE Requiem and Reanimal wasn't the best idea. When I finish RE, I'm not need a break from horror for a while.
I'm fairly 50/50 when buying games physically or digitally. I love my physical collection, but I'm not getting a disc for every 4 hour indie game.
I'm not optimistic about the future of physical games, and console storefronts are going to have the opportunity to absolutely screw customers over when they're the only way to buy games.
On one hand makes me happy that they're expanding Asobi of all studios, baffled on the other that it takes alongside the closure of Bluepoint and many other layoffs.
Sounds like it could be interesting but never even heard of it until now. I quickly youtubed it, the newest "trailer" is just a mash up of games like Bloodborne. Still, I'll keep an eye on it.
I really don't think PS4 games need to be remade, but them announcing a sequel would give make my day. My heart skipped a beat at the Duskbloods reveal, when I thought it would be something to do with Bloodborne. But yeah, closing your own dev studio, then stopping fans from making games is just asinine.
I didn't personally care for Bluepoint as I'm not interested in remakes, but this trend is terrible. Ever since they massively downsized Japan Studio, Sony seems hellbent on destroying their brand and first party output.
It's gonna need to keep it up. Sony have set their own standard high so they will likely be a lot of people watching the next one, lots of people to disappoint if the next SoP is boring.
On that topic, Devs need to stop implementing all of these collectible trophy's. I'm never going to scour levels/an open worls map for one collectible I've missed, I'm gonna use a guide. It makes it easy but time consuming, and ultimately unrewarding.
Give me something that is reasonable to figure out without a guide, but challenging.
@Vaako007 Yep, they can be a great proof of accomplishments, and motivation to get the most out of a game. That is assuming the trophy list is well made.
@AhmadSumadi Yep, they're all blending into one for me. I'll be honest and say I haven't played any of them, but they all have such a similar aesthetic and similar gameplay.
@Haruki_NLI As in, try they should try upping the production and combining resources to make the games actually good. It's baffling that one of the highest earning franchises can't put out a quality game.
This is why they really need to stop naming games like this, as well reboots/remakes with the exact same name like God of War, Ratchet and Clank and Doom. It just gets confusing. Game looks fun though.
If there's one I want to be true it's the Media Molecule one.
I'm concerned for their safety as a studio, and we could really use a chilled out game from them. Would not mind another Tearaway, or something like it.
Even the reason for it is pretty stupid (bloody AI), I really don't mind this generation being extended. With a point of diminishing returns being reached, console generations should get longer anyway.
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Re: Call of the Elder Gods, a Sequel to Call of the Sea, Hits PS5 Next Month
An unexpected surprise, but a welcome one to be sure. I was terrible at Call of the Sea and had to look up half the puzzles, hopefully I do better at this.
Re: Uncharted Fans Think a Social Post Is Evidence of New PS5 Entry
@Accipitridae Arguably Uncharted 4 was more mechanically simple than TLOU, so I think it fair to say it would be seen as a different style. Yes I reckon there would be people that wouldn't be happy that it's more simplistic, but not everything has to please everyone. There are plenty of other series to pick from if they like those sorts of mechanics, they shouldn't be added for the sake of it unless they're actually beneficial. More isn't always better.
Re: Uncharted Fans Think a Social Post Is Evidence of New PS5 Entry
@Accipitridae Can't say I agree, I think there is an should be a place in the hobby for simplistic games.
Re: Everyone's Talking About DriveClub Again, PS4's Underappreciated Racer
Funnily enough it was the game I got in my PS4 bundle. I couldn't get into it because I'm not a fan of racing sims, and was bitter because I wanted another Motorstorm.
Amazing game graphically, and Evolution Studios got done dirty.
Re: We'll Hear from PlayStation Royalty Ken Kutaragi at a UK Event Later This Year
Not even trying to throw shade, but I wonder what he thinks of the way Playstation has gone.
Re: Sony Announces Gigantic PS5 Price Increases, Effective from April 2026
Thanks Murica.
Re: PlayStation's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio Closure
@Frmknst Can't speak about the others, but you add Pixelopus to that. Not on the same level as Japan Studio, but Entwined and Concrete Genie were solid/great games.
Re: While We Wait for a New 3D Sonic Game, PS5 Is About to Get the Next Best Thing
Looks fun, just hesitant when you mention roguelike.
Re: Round Up: Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
So it sounds like it's a fun game, just not god's gift to Earth
Re: Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Flying Off Shelves, Now at 6 Million Sales
@PuppetMaster Agreed. I doubt they'd sell as well as Resident Evil, but I'm sure those games would do well if Capcom decided to give them another go.
Re: The Fastidiously Multiformat Square Enix Skips PS5 with Yet Another Game
If they're disappointed with FF16's sales, I really don't think limiting a JRPG to Xbox and PC is gonna give them the result they want.
Re: Fortnite, the Biggest Game in the World, Wants You to Help Pay Its Bills
People really need to stop paying for this rubbish.
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5) - A Terrifying New Angle on a Survival Horror Classic
Sounds good, just not good timing to come out so soon out RE Requiem and Reanimal.
Re: The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
@Brigurugi Really not sure Americans should be slagging off other countries right now.
Re: The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
Not a surprise that Requiem is selling like hotcakes, but it's amazing how much it's making other Resi games sell.
Re: Play PS5's Fatal Frame 2 Remake in a New Demo Out Now
I think I will likely get this at some point, but I feel like releasing so soon after RE Requiem and Reanimal wasn't the best idea. When I finish RE, I'm not need a break from horror for a while.
Re: Physical Game Sales Hit All-Time Low in the US
I'm fairly 50/50 when buying games physically or digitally. I love my physical collection, but I'm not getting a disc for every 4 hour indie game.
I'm not optimistic about the future of physical games, and console storefronts are going to have the opportunity to absolutely screw customers over when they're the only way to buy games.
Re: Shocking: PlayStation Studios Are Hiring for New Games
On one hand makes me happy that they're expanding Asobi of all studios, baffled on the other that it takes alongside the closure of Bluepoint and many other layoffs.
Re: Wolverine PS5 Release Date Reveal Sparks Bluepoint Cover-Up Claims
I'm not sure if it's a conspiracy, but it certainly works in Sony's favour.
Re: Horror-Tinged Assassin's Creed Hexe Loses Its Creative Director Years into Development
Sounds like it could be interesting but never even heard of it until now. I quickly youtubed it, the newest "trailer" is just a mash up of games like Bloodborne. Still, I'll keep an eye on it.
Re: Star Wars: Galactic Racer Seems Like an Exciting Mix of Burnout, MotorStorm, and WipEout
I hear Star Wars game like Motorstorm. You have my curiosity, now you have my attention.
Re: Sony's Left Bloodborne Fans More Frustrated Than Ever Following Bluepoint Shutdown
I really don't think PS4 games need to be remade, but them announcing a sequel would give make my day. My heart skipped a beat at the Duskbloods reveal, when I thought it would be something to do with Bloodborne. But yeah, closing your own dev studio, then stopping fans from making games is just asinine.
Re: Opinion: Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
I didn't personally care for Bluepoint as I'm not interested in remakes, but this trend is terrible. Ever since they massively downsized Japan Studio, Sony seems hellbent on destroying their brand and first party output.
Re: Sony Makes Shocking Decision to Shut Down Bluepoint Games
Acquire studios to pointlessly close them, Sony is becoming as bad as EA.
Re: 'It's Going to Be a While Yet': The Elder Scrolls 6 Passes a Big Milestone, But Is Still Years Away
Isn't this what they said years ago?
Re: Opinion: The Euphoric Reaction to PS6's Rumoured Delay Really Confuses Me
It's not just the console you have to update, it's the accessories as well.
I have 4 Dual senses (including limited editions) that I like a lot, when the PS6 comes out, they sort of become obsolete.
Re: 'Partnering with PS Studios Has Empowered Us': Sony Steps Up Investment in Kena's PS5 Sequel
Sounds great, Sony could definitely use some more first party games like this.
Re: Sony's Latest State of Play Now Officially the Most Watched Ever
It's gonna need to keep it up. Sony have set their own standard high so they will likely be a lot of people watching the next one, lots of people to disappoint if the next SoP is boring.
Re: These Console Classics May Have the Laziest Trophy Lists in PS5 History
On that topic, Devs need to stop implementing all of these collectible trophy's. I'm never going to scour levels/an open worls map for one collectible I've missed, I'm gonna use a guide. It makes it easy but time consuming, and ultimately unrewarding.
Give me something that is reasonable to figure out without a guide, but challenging.
Re: These Console Classics May Have the Laziest Trophy Lists in PS5 History
@Vaako007 Yep, they can be a great proof of accomplishments, and motivation to get the most out of a game. That is assuming the trophy list is well made.
Re: Kena: Scars of Kosmora a Bigger and Better PS5 Sequel, Out in 2026
Played Bridge of Spirits for the first time relatively recently and it was great fun, so this is awesome news.
Re: Here's Your Chance to Tell Sony What You Think of Horizon Hunters Gathering
Survey not active, can't imagine why.
Re: Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
New Media Molecule game please!
Re: Planet of Lana 2 Launches in March on PS5, PS4, and It Looks Gorgeous
Looks lovely, just such a busy time for games I want over the next month.
Re: Promising Chinese God of War Game Will Be 'Optimised for PS5 in Collaboration with Sony'
@AhmadSumadi Yep, they're all blending into one for me. I'll be honest and say I haven't played any of them, but they all have such a similar aesthetic and similar gameplay.
Re: PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed
@Titntin My nerves won't be settled until the game is on my PS5, but that is good to hear. Enjoy your retirement!
Re: Today, You'll Finally Get to Form Your Own Opinion on PS5 Shooter Highguard
I don't think it looks bad, I just have zero interest.
Re: PlayStation State of Play Is Locked in for February, It's Claimed
Probably hoping in vain, but I really want to see something from Media Molecule. Kind of anxious about how quiet they have been.
Re: Pokémon Dev Game Freak Steps Up the Production Values for Beast of Reincarnation on PS5
@Haruki_NLI As in, try they should try upping the production and combining resources to make the games actually good. It's baffling that one of the highest earning franchises can't put out a quality game.
Re: Pokémon Dev Game Freak Steps Up the Production Values for Beast of Reincarnation on PS5
@Haruki_NLI Makes sense, they should try if for Pokemon.
Re: Pokémon Dev Game Freak Steps Up the Production Values for Beast of Reincarnation on PS5
So they can step up production values for this, but not for Pokemon!?
Re: Call of Duty Sales Hit 17-Year Low with Black Ops 7
@danzoEX Agreed, maps, weapons, characters, atmosphere. It's a winner.
Re: Call of Duty Sales Hit 17-Year Low with Black Ops 7
Despite the tone of the total, it's genuinely depressing that it sold more than WAW which is still my favourite COD today.
Re: New Super Lucky's Tale's Name Starting to Lose Meaning with PS5 Re-Release
This is why they really need to stop naming games like this, as well reboots/remakes with the exact same name like God of War, Ratchet and Clank and Doom. It just gets confusing. Game looks fun though.
Re: 'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise
It still probably makes a lot of money. Still, could make more money if they made the games good like they used to.
Re: PS3's Sly Cooper Team Shut in Oculus Layoffs, Two Other Devs Closed
I was one of the few people that seemed to like Thieves in Time, so this is just really depressing.
Re: Feature: 15 PS5 Predictions for 2026
If there's one I want to be true it's the Media Molecule one.
I'm concerned for their safety as a studio, and we could really use a chilled out game from them. Would not mind another Tearaway, or something like it.
Re: Microsoft CEO Really Wants You to Stop Calling Generative AI 'Slop'
But it is slop.
Re: Rumour: PS6 Could Be Delayed Due to RAM Price Chaos
Even the reason for it is pretty stupid (bloody AI), I really don't mind this generation being extended. With a point of diminishing returns being reached, console generations should get longer anyway.
Re: Oh My Car! Street Fighter's Live Action Movie Looks Insufferable in All the Right Ways
I'll watch if it if any line tops "What is it with you women anyways? I killed my father too and you don't here me whining about it".