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Grabbed the upgrade the moment they announced it. Days gone is an absolute gem, loved it when it launched and Im sure I'll love it once I can find time to play it again.
Those who criticise the writting have obviously never hung out with bikers before, the scripts on point and the overall story, while not inventive, is good enough to serve the gameplays needs and still sticks in my head to this day.

@themightyant You must be joking right? Same calibre as a Bluepoint game? Which Bluepoint game has ever dropped frames to sub 20fps? Or had the number of bugs this game has.
You clearly havent played it beyond pottering around in the opening dungeon where it can maintain frame rate.

I like it, I accept the jank as unlike Bluepoint (who maticulously program every line of code in their remasters) its the same underlying 20 year old code it always was with a new graphics wrapper, many of the same bugs in the original are all here, and its introduced several new ones.

The suggestion this is on a level with a bluepoint remaster is quite cearly based on ignorance of the facts.
Meantime I'll play and enjoy it further once they improve frame rates, but I cant pretend its a remake rather than a remaster, and the studios themselves have made it quite clear its not a remake as it runs on the very same game code it always did.

Loved control, so I might give this a look - but I'm not a multi player kinda guy normally..

It was a decent 8, not a killer game, but good if like logic puzzles and Indy, and I do.
If you suffer from motion sickness you might drop the score down low, it made me very ill and I had to play in small bursts to get it finished, which felt more like a chore towards the end...for me anyway.

Nice to hear your views and I'm glad you are enjoying it.
Personally I don't think the 3rd person camera works as well as a game that had been designed for it, but its useable in some scenarios. I'm also not completely convinced by combat, which is clearly better than the original , but falls far short of modern standards (having recently played Avowed its quite clear that Oblivion is very old and feels it)

However - the graphical updates are a joy to see and clearly the stand out update here. For someone who remembers playing this 20 years ago, its amazing to see what it looks like now.
I really don't think they should have released it until they had it performant though, it should not be chugging and sputtering like this, that's a poor show (Im using a pro).
I bought it of course - it will be wonderful to go through this game again, but I think I'll wait before I play it through further in the hope they fix its performance! I hope people enjoy it - especially new comers to this game

@IOI
Different from what? Is the 8/10 from Push Square different from the 8/10 from Pure Xbox for some reason?
https://www.purexbox.com/reviews/xbox-series-x/forza-horizon-5
Or have you got your tin foil hat on pretending there's some kind of Xbox tax still?

I often have issues with the reviews here at Push and they are not my favourite articles to read, but an 8/10 when your very own Xbox site gave the same is no evidence of Bias?

They called everything that's wrong with this game - cluttered maps that make it hard to see events, no sense of progression at all and truly awful characters scripts and acting. It's a testament to the fun of the racing that it scores 8/10.

I love Forza Horizon, but like many, I believe it's FH4 that's a 9 or 9.5 score worthy. Doesn't mean FH5 isn't a great game though and I'd still recommend this to any PS only gamers who haven't had a chance to play the series before.... I pre ordered it the day it was announced despite having it on my series X and also on Steam.

@Ravix Yeah, I do agree there should be a toggle in the options. I cant help thinking there should be a more elegant way of communicating 'you are invisable in shadow'..

@SystemAddict The outline indicates you are invisable in the shadows. If you are in stealth but not in shadows you dont get the outline.

@lazarus11 Digital foundry have you covered if you want proper pro coverage of this title, and its really good news on the pro...

I'm delighted to see that foliage density and pop in in performance mode are now resolved for the pro. I had found them annoying when I first played this on series X to the point where I'd often play it on PC instead (and I hardly ever play on PC!)
Very happy to jump back into this - its a great game, even if I prefer FH4, and I now get to play it without the pop in issues - happy days.

My poor wallet! 😁

Thanks for this, I'm glad you obviously enjoyed it.
I don't tend to pre order games, but I've been following this one for a while and I knew from earlier previews they has nailed what I wanted from it, so I've pre-ordered this one on PS5 despite having a game pass sub. Really looking forward to playing this...

@rjejr Definitely try it first. The 3rd person does have that feeling you describe, it was clearly not designed for it unfortunately.

@Splat Me to mate. Ive bought Expedition 33 to support the devs... I have GP, but my wife hates xbox controllers, so I buy games she wants to play on PS5.

@PlatinumMikey Hehe same here - I had some credit in their I'd forgotten about so it cost me just over £15. Happy Days! I hope you enjoy it

@rjejr Its first OR third person - they took some time to explain how they polished it for 3rd person play....

@MickOnYourFace I payed £49.99? That includes the DLC too..

@PlatinumMikey However you enjoy it mate is good. I've been all digital for many years now and couldn't be happier - 40 years of unplayed games piling up was filling my home, it was a joy to finally shed it all.

BUY NOW ON PS5:

Go to Bethesda website click on the game page, click on buy now and it will take you to your PS app (mine was open anyway) and takes you to the page. Buy and start downloading. Mines downloading now

Size is 119.035 GB

@DrVenture69

The Elder Scrolls VI: Oblivion Remastered - Standard Edition
Includes:

• Digital base game
• Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions
• Additional downloadable content: Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tomes, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, The Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, The Orrery, and Horse Pack Armor

@lazarus11 No info on pro enhancements yet. Even if it doesn't launch with any, they are bound to add some in time. Both my PS5's are pro's now, so I'm kinda hoping they do anyway

Looks fantastic, love the over hauled combat and removal of jank.
All DLC included.
Still not able to purchase yet....

It will be great once it drops, not only will we get to play it, but we can say goodbye to the endless Rumours!

@Kraven Happy birthday mate!

Seems like a huge oversight to not allow photos to save to PS5 storage? This does have an appeal though....

@somnambulance
Gell well mate.
Yeah Blue Prince gets under your skin once your committed. There are lots of unlocks and actions that persist. I was stupid and didnt explore outside for the first 10 hours or so. 🤦‍♀️

Too much! I have Days gone and Expedition 33 pre ordered already and it looks like Oblivion will be launched too! Week after I have Forza Horizon 5 coming too. Meanwhile Im looking to get further in AC Shadows, but Ive taken a 36 hour side tour of Blue Prince.

SO.......MANY.........GAMES..

Blue Prince. Im 38 hours in and deep, lots of layers. Edit: it says 41 hours on the dash, but its actually only 26 hours if you look at profile stats. I wish they'd fix that 🙄
South of Midnight, chapter 10. Just had a memorable boss fight, but in general, the fighting is not fun. The vision and art direction though is sublime and driving me to completion!

Once I can clear the above, Im looking forward to getting back to AC Shadows, but Ive got Days Gone Remaster, Epedition 33 and Forza 5 on ps as preorders all ready to distract me shortly. Oblivion as well? Its all too much 🤣

Whatever you are playing, I hope you have a great weekend....

Really good game - but beware if you can get motion sickness! I got very ill playing this game and had to play in short bursts.
If you enjoyed the puzzle sections in Uncharted and Tomb Raider games, then is right up your street!

I really loved this game.
I'm not naturally talented at shooters, and I'm an old guy now with old guy reactions, but I worked through that to complete this game originally.
For a £10 upgrade charge, I'll be delighted to wind the clock back and revisit a game I enjoyed so much. I'm looking forward to it's release and couldn't care less about the whingers.

Absolutely great update. Vegetation shimmer whilst moving is almost entirely gone with pssr, and I had been bothered noticing it.
Look forward to the appearance of rt reflection in balanced mode one it arrives.
I can't quite replicate the feeling of my pc as I can't get the pro to have shader stutter, take as long to boot, or ramp up all it's fans once it's asked to work 😂

Yeah , I'm happy enough as usual.
I've had Blue Prince get into my blood and haven't played anything else yet - I do not mind losing runs to rng and having goes with little progress. I had those issues with Elden Ring and still consider that an all timer! 😄
Glad to see the second lost records installment too, it's time for me to try that game.
I played Hogwarts to death back when it was new, but it's a great game to have on the service for those that haven't had the pleasure.

Blue Prince. It gets in your head in a way that's difficult to explain and it's been commanding my time.
Once I can drop that for a second, I'm loving South of Midnight and also AC Shadows. Neither are perfect, but I'm loving them both.

Whatever you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun!

Great stuff here. I really appreciate these articles as you sometimes get a little blinded by just how many titles are in every sale - a little direction to highlights often shows me a title I missed. Much appreciated..

It's still on my backlog, despite having bought it. I tried it for a few hours and the interface and way it starts felt like a game from two decades ago.... I had almost zero desire to go back. BUT I know many people I trust who advise there's a brilliant world to enjoy so I'll try and work through that opening and dreadful scene setting and script and actually reach the game proper next time, so I can understand and experience the joy 😄
It's difficult to give games the time to grab you sometimes, there are so many great games waiting to be played, but I'll be back to look at this...

I haven't seen this show yet... Some of your comments here have made me want to check it out now, so thanks!

@Migoshuro Yes mate I totally agree with your viewpoint on reviews, but we are where we are and I think it's unlikely it's likely to change. I'll leave it there as my previous suggestion was clearly not appreciated. Have a good day..

@Herculean It's no problem mate. Though I wasn't in an attack mode or anything and kept the original comment civil, I was clearly annoyed and such a post will likely attract further comments. I will try and excuse myself by remembering I'd been subject to nausea and vertigo for three days and I perhaps shouldn't post while I'm not well!
I genuinely do find the reviews here to be the weakest element of this sites attractions though, but as many have pointed out, they are entitled to their views! Have a good one👍

I really enjoyed the neogeo pocket colour in its day. Seems to be a forgotten platform now, so anything that reminds me of it is very welcome!

@Herculean It doesn't mean I'm not polite or complimentary when I do enjoy a review. I do my best to support this site with more complimentary comments whenever I can, in addition to paying a yearly voluntary subscription.
I'm flattered you were bothered to sift through my previous comments, where you would no doubt have seen I do my best to engage in a positive way in the vast majority of my posts here.
Have a great day.

@Migoshuro lol. Good point, well made! 😀
Clearly I was suggesting the range of scores tended to be higher, but I used loose language 👍

@themightyant Which is exactly what I said in my post, look at other reviews for a balanced view. That seemed a fairly balanced way to suggest people might wish to seek other opinions.
It's my personal opinion that the reviews on push are rarely up to standard, but that doesn't stop me still paying my subs for this site, as I value their news and other articles, I just dismay at the majority of their reviews. If I want a more considered review from one of these sites I read PJs reviews on pure, which I usually resonate with and are rarely an outlier when compared with general consensus. I have several other reviewers who's opinions I value, so I've no need to look anywhere.
That's my personal opinion and I'm just as allowed to express it as someone is to post a review that seems so out of step with their peers, unless we are stifling dissent on the site, by suggesting I can't suggest people look at other reviews?

Either way, I generally like thoughtful games and the some of the opinions I've read about how unforgettable and unique this game is give me hope that I'll enjoy it too.

This is a perfect example of why I never take notice of reviews here at push. Everything else here is great, but they are so consistently off the mark compared with their peers and my own views, that they clearly have a problem. This is the highest rated game released this year on aggregate and this review is the low outrider and clearly way off the mark.
The reviews from others range from good to exceptional , so Id suggest reading elsewhere if you want a more balanced opinion that's likely to resonate with most people's experiences.

Pssr, thank god. The image is stable if you are not moving, but you do get some pixel crawl with camera movement, which I find distracting. Pssr is usually much better in motion, and even if you get a little more instability on a still image I'd take that in a heartbeat.
I do wish they gave you tools to adjust screen brightness properly, ATM you have to guess exposure and hope for the best 😀

Blue prince seems worth a look...

Only just started AC Shadows having downloaded it last night.
Like what I've seen a lot so far, and still enjoy ubi play by number mechanics, so its unlikely I'll get bored 😀

I've finally finished Avowed and thoroughly enjoyed it!
I've been playing ' prince of Persia the lost crown' today and it's really excellent, well crafted with lots of options to tune it to your abilities. So far it's fantastic.
I'm downloading Assassin's Creed Shadows now that I've finished Avowed as my new virtual world to get lost in 😄

Whatever you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun!

@OldGamer999 All said and done, I'm still likely to pick one up by end of year, but hopefully Nintendo will have released a couple of other 'must have' titles by then. Playing cyberpunk at 720p @ 30fps with dips is not what I'm after 😀.
Meantime I still need my second ps5 pro and I'm not made of cash!

@OldGamer999 'At least with Mario kart world and Donkey Kong Bananza
Nintendo believe in generations'

Are you for real? This Mario Kart number 9 and I've lost count of how many DK in another platformer this is.
I expect them to both be good games, but they are just another iterative n of what they always serve up.....
Where's the new Nintendo software showing the capabilities of its new generation? Nowhere... Unless you count game chat hidden behind a sub.

If it has weapon durability I simply won't play it. Can't stand such a mechanic.
I've never played a game and thought 'it would be better if my weapon broke or got worse'. It's simply not a mechanic that's enjoyable and adds any fun to proceedings. Definitely not a game I'll bother with under any circumstances, only so much time, I'll play games I find fun.😀