Honestly have been playing this on my Series X and haven’t had many issues with servers and few bugs. I’d give it a 6/10 or even 7/10 but maybe I’ve just caught it during good hours.
@3Above There’s so much strategy involved in creating squads, upgrading them, figuring out what skills they should priority (and that’s incredibly deep down to what type of unit, health and more), when to deploy them, watching your AP points, etc., etc.
It’s a very deep game and it’s also better to think of it as an RTS mixed with JRPG. Anyway, I wasn’t sure about that either but those concerns went away fast as I realized how much more there is to the game.
If you play the demo, you’ll understand and it puts its hooks into you (or at least that’s what happened to me).
@ChrisDeku I mean read the article I posted with that comment. It’s just from last month. If it’s wrong the The Verge and those they talked to are also wrong.
@Grumblevolcano Honestly I was shocked the the DLC is being given away via GamePass. Usually expansions aren’t so that’s not something Xbox players are “conditioned” to. We’re used to paying extra for DLC even for first party games. Not complaining about this getting this one though!
I was under the impression that you can choose either 30 FPS locked or unlocked. Is that not the case? Because obviously unlocked is going to look at lot worse if your TV doesn’t have VRR to smooth things out.
On one hand, I’m okay with this but on the other, I’m really, really getting burnt out on remasters. Pretty soon this will be the generation most known for remasters.
Really couldn’t stand how much padding was added to Remake so sad to hear it’s more of the same in that area. Don’t understand the need to make a game a billion hours long. I’d rather have a great 20 hour RPG that’s a banger from start to finish than a 40 hour game where half of it is boring AF.
Phil also clearly said that the dam wasn’t about to break with exclusive games going to other platforms. And that he didn’t want to get gamers on other platforms hopes up. But the media will continue this endless, pointless speculation anyway they can and cherry pick quotes.
I haven’t even finished the first game. It just honestly is filled with so much….well, filler. Hope to the next one is both meatier and more streamlined of unnecessary stuff.
It’s a shame most of the original developers of Burnout games are now Three Fields Entertainment. If they are going to make a new Burnout game, they should enlist them as part of the development team!
Thought it was kind of weird that Push Square was doing a story on this since it sounds like they’re working with Xbox Studios on a new game. But then the article conveniently left out that part, lol.
Started it and honestly can hardly tell the difference with the upgrade. Could just be the section I’m on. That said, the loading times are much better and the $10 was well spent for that alone.
When I saw the headline I got excited thinking it might be a trio of 9s from this website group (PX and NL both gave 9s). But 8 is a good score nonetheless. Really excited for this one!
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Re: New Marvel Game Reveal Incoming, Rumoured to Be a 6v6 Hero-Based Shooter
You lost me at hero shooter.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Rise of the Ronin?
I’ll pick it up when it’s dirt cheap one day. Going to take quite a while to get through Unicorn Overlord and Dragon’s Dogma 2 anyway.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 (PS5) - The Apex of RPG Adventuring
The fuss about the micro transactions is overblown. Nothing to get that upset about and easily ignored.
Having an absolute blast with this!
Re: Rise of the Ronin (PS5) - A Safe, Outdated Open World Game
Kind of glad this is getting mediocre reviews so I can hold off on this while I plug away at both Unicorn Overlord and Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 (PS5) - This Could Be the Apex of RPG Adventuring
Got an early copy of this on Series X and am absolutely loving it. With VRR, I’m not noticing the framerate dips at all. Very smooth.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Hi-Fi Rush?
Played it on my Series X. Great game!
Re: Alone in the Dark (PS5) - An Admirable Effort with One Too Many Flaws
I’m don’t know. If puzzles are the main draw of a game over combat and being scary, it fails as a horror game to me and that’s disappointing.
Re: Helldivers 2 Named February's Best-Selling Game in Europe
Need for Speed Heat, a 5-year-old racing game, is in the top 10?!? Guessing there must have been a deep sale on it on the European store.
Re: Sony Allegedly Pausing PSVR2 Production Due to Surplus of Unsold Stock
Can we take a moment from the bickering and come together to praise the sub header. Great job!
Re: Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection (PS5) - Calamitous Launch Ruins Anticipated Return
Honestly have been playing this on my Series X and haven’t had many issues with servers and few bugs. I’d give it a 6/10 or even 7/10 but maybe I’ve just caught it during good hours.
Re: Hi-Fi Rush (PS5) - Xbox Gem Makes Its Rhythmic Debut on PS5
Played it on Xbox and it is fantastic. Loved every minute of it and it deserves this score and the praise it gets IMO.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
@3Above There’s so much strategy involved in creating squads, upgrading them, figuring out what skills they should priority (and that’s incredibly deep down to what type of unit, health and more), when to deploy them, watching your AP points, etc., etc.
It’s a very deep game and it’s also better to think of it as an RTS mixed with JRPG. Anyway, I wasn’t sure about that either but those concerns went away fast as I realized how much more there is to the game.
If you play the demo, you’ll understand and it puts its hooks into you (or at least that’s what happened to me).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 520
Sad to see few people playing Unicorn Overlord. It’s fantastic and my early GoTY. Bloody brilliant!
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Sales Slip 91% at Retail
@ChrisDeku I mean read the article I posted with that comment. It’s just from last month. If it’s wrong the The Verge and those they talked to are also wrong.
Re: Japan Sales Charts: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Sales Slip 91% at Retail
@Netret0120 Japan is actually one exception to that rule and more physical than digital is sold there.
https://www.theverge.com/24055863/akihabara-japan-retro-video-games-physical-media
Re: 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
@CaptD Well, NBA 2K24 was also just added to GamePass.
Re: 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Midnight Suns is the highlight but I’ve had it forever so not much to see here for me at least.
Re: UK Sales Charts: WWE 2K24, Unicorn Overlord Crack the Top 10 as Rebirth Slips to Second
Glad to see Unicorn Overlord charting. Such a fantastic game. My early GoTY at this point.
Re: Persona 3 Reload's Episode Aigis DLC Was Dropped from the Base Game Due to Development Difficulties
@Grumblevolcano Honestly I was shocked the the DLC is being given away via GamePass. Usually expansions aren’t so that’s not something Xbox players are “conditioned” to. We’re used to paying extra for DLC even for first party games. Not complaining about this getting this one though!
Re: Full Price Remake Persona 3 Reload Will Be 'Complete' with Episode Aigis DLC, Says Producer
@Jill_Sandwich Well, with GamePass, where the game itself also is available.
Re: All Three STALKER Games Remastered and Out Now on PS4
@Smash41 Thanks for the heads up on this! I’m in the US but have a UK account for some things and grabbed it. Good deal!
Re: Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Releases in September, Is Part of an Expansion Pass
@personauser93 Not sure why anyone would have ever thought it would be.
Re: Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Releases in September, Is Part of an Expansion Pass
Expansion will be free with GamePass so I’ll be playing it there!
Re: Mini Review: New Star GP (PS4) - Refreshingly Modern Retro F1 Racing
Got an early copy of this for my Series X and absolutely loving it. One of the best racing games in a while IMO.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Frame Rate Controversy Rumbles on as Previews Give Conflicting Reports
I was under the impression that you can choose either 30 FPS locked or unlocked. Is that not the case? Because obviously unlocked is going to look at lot worse if your TV doesn’t have VRR to smooth things out.
Re: Rumour: Gravity Rush 2 Remaster Dropping onto PS5, PC, Reveal Coming in May
On one hand, I’m okay with this but on the other, I’m really, really getting burnt out on remasters. Pretty soon this will be the generation most known for remasters.
Re: New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (4th March to 10th March)
Why is Bang on Balls on the list as coming this weeek? It’s been out for months. I own it.
Edit: Nevermind. It’s getting a next gen upgrade.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Graphical Problems Are Clear in Digital Foundry Report
I think SE secretly used the Xbox Series S as their base console with the ports of both games to be announced within the next six months. 😀
Re: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) - Strong Sequel Seeks a New Direction
Really couldn’t stand how much padding was added to Remake so sad to hear it’s more of the same in that area. Don’t understand the need to make a game a billion hours long. I’d rather have a great 20 hour RPG that’s a banger from start to finish than a 40 hour game where half of it is boring AF.
Re: Hands On: Unicorn Overlord Has the Potential to Be One of 2024's Best RPGs
Honestly more excited for this than Rebirth.
Re: New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (19th February to 25th February)
I always wonder how difficult it really is to create a new webpage each week instead of having hundreds of unrelated comments all the time.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Has Considered Microsoft Flight Simulator, Gears of War, and DOOM for PS5
Phil also clearly said that the dam wasn’t about to break with exclusive games going to other platforms. And that he didn’t want to get gamers on other platforms hopes up. But the media will continue this endless, pointless speculation anyway they can and cherry pick quotes.
Re: Microsoft Allegedly Told Employees 'Every Screen Is an Xbox' Ahead of PS5 Port Speculation
This is not even new.
https://x.com/jezcorden/status/1758140931520258472?s=46
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Helldivers 2?
@NullForce I thought it did. But it’s been a while since I played it. I know I wasn’t playing it with “real” people at the time.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Helldivers 2?
Not big on co-op games. Wish it had AI teammates like the first one did.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Watching the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth State of Play?
I haven’t even finished the first game. It just honestly is filled with so much….well, filler. Hope to the next one is both meatier and more streamlined of unnecessary stuff.
Re: Foamstars Is Another PS5 Game Not Bothering with a Platinum Trophy
Honestly this just seems like a F2P game they threw a price tag on so they can say they’re giving it away with PS Plus. Not gonna bother with it.
Re: Free Silent Hill Game The Short Message Out Today on PS5
Can’t seem to find it on PSN to download yet
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate the Latest State of Play Showcase?
Will say that Death Stranding looks better than the first game, which I honestly did not love like some did.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate the Latest State of Play Showcase?
It was good but not much new…
Re: Prices Plunge on Over 1,500 PS5, PS4 Games in Brand-New Sale
Sadly still no sale on Star Ocean Second Story R. Come on Square!
Re: New Burnout Game Possibly Teased in Developer Tweet
It’s a shame most of the original developers of Burnout games are now Three Fields Entertainment. If they are going to make a new Burnout game, they should enlist them as part of the development team!
Re: Rumour: Sonic Generations May Make a Comeback During Sony's State of Play
Love this game and it’s awesome at 60 FPS on Series X. So would be great if it got an official update for PlayStation as well.
Re: Following Embracer Shutdown, Volition Veterans Form New Outfit Shapeshifter Games
Thought it was kind of weird that Push Square was doing a story on this since it sounds like they’re working with Xbox Studios on a new game. But then the article conveniently left out that part, lol.
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/01/shapeshifter-games-apparently-co-developing-xbox-game-studios-project
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
Started it and honestly can hardly tell the difference with the upgrade. Could just be the section I’m on. That said, the loading times are much better and the $10 was well spent for that alone.
Re: Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in Bumper New Year PS Store Sale
Still no discount on Star Ocean Second Story R. Me sad.
Re: Join Earth's Last Line of Offence with Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Launch Trailer
I don’t know. I started out liking Helldivers but quickly fell off. Maybe this one will change my mind.
Re: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5) - A Slick, Satisfying, and Royally Robust Metroidvania
When I saw the headline I got excited thinking it might be a trio of 9s from this website group (PX and NL both gave 9s). But 8 is a good score nonetheless. Really excited for this one!
Re: 14 Games on the Way to PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Had held off on Tiny Tina so there’s that at least. Otherwise not doing much for me.
Re: Game of the Year: #4 - Alan Wake 2
Should be way higher on the list. By far my GoTY.