Reviews aren't perfect, but this dumb suggestion would just lead to a whole heap of new problems. Instead, it's better to leave it to an individual level. For instance, there's reviewers that I find questionable that I completely avoid.
It doesn't seem like a perfect time. A more perfecter time would have been the last time it was on sale (Black Friday?). Or at this point, waiting for a PS6 is a viable option for those that haven't yet got a PS5.
Though, having said that, my PS4 is showing signs of it's age. Likewise, my PC is getting old now too (very bad time for upgrading PC parts with the current prices). Probably should upgrade one of those at some point.
A basic remaster would be brilliant. Add in features like difficulty options (I wouldn't tone down the difficulty, but I'll admit some people might might struggle with this game), fix the music (some versions didn't have the per-level tracks), and add the extra Rayman Designer bonus campaign, then it would be a great remaster.
There's a few on there I'm quite excited for, with GTA 6, 007, and Lego Batman being the biggest ones. There's probably a few more that I could become interested in as they get closer to their release date.
Missing from the list, but I hope Danganronpa 2x2 lives up to the standards of the previous games.
It surely must be about time for a new Ace Attorney. Plus, aside from Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright, they're running out of Ace Attorney games to port.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. I've been trying to 100% it, and I've just got the Sonic collab boss left to speedrun on it. Also playing some Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Dual Destinies and Like a Dragon Ishin.
PCSX2 has come a long way. Last time I looked into it, Stuntman was a notoriously difficult problem, with some levels being impossible due to emulation bugs. Now, according to someone on the wiki, it can be cleared 100%.
Yeah, I usually do some horror stuff around Halloween, or at the very least something spooky themed. This year, I've been playing The Quarry and Luigi's Mansion, and watched a couple of slasher movies.
I'm in the mood for something spooky, so I was planning on starting The Quarry. I've also been playing some Like a Dragon: Ishin along with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. And if there's time, maybe a bit of Hitman: World of Assassination and Kirby's Adventure.
I'd forgotten this was coming out. If the final release is actually good then I'd be interested. But I'll definitely wait and see on the sidelines, and not preorder.
LOTR sure feels like a franchise where it should be possible to produce more brilliant games than what they've been doing recently. The Jackson movie games were fine, but I really liked the turn-based game The Third Age back in the PS2 era. That was a weird storyline, basically just a knock-off fellowship following behind the true fellowship, but the game was good fun.
I've got a lot of nostalgia for the original World 2, and so I'm rather enjoying this remake so far. Still early on in it, so can't properly judge it yet.
Hopefully they remake World 3 at some point. I've never played that one, but would sure like to.
I'm far too used to the JP voices, the dubs just sound weird to me. The original story had a lot of pacing issues, so hopefully they can refine it here. But I'll probably skip this entry for now. I only played the remastered 3 fairly recently, so there's other Yakuza games I'd prefer to play first.
I had a lot of fun with this originally, and I'm not normally one for multiplayer games. I was starting to lose interest by the time Epic bought it, and them changing it to require an Epic account was the point I decided I've had enough of it.
It was fun, but it feels like it's run it's course now.
That announcement came out of nowhere. I'm a bit cautious of them touching the story after all this time, but hopefully the new extra scenario will be up to the standards of the original.
Looks good. My one complaint is that this Bond seems a bit less suave than normal, coming across as more smug here. But overall, I'm liking what I'm seeing here.
The developers have clearly borrowed a lot from their Hitman games, but I'm glad to see the vehicle sections and gunfights in here. It wouldn't be a Bond game without them.
I've been fairly interested in getting this for a while now. The main thing that's made me hold off was the sheer volume of DLCs. That, and waiting to see if the UK gets an update. It's the oldest section of the game, so it doesn't look as great as some of the more recently updated regions.
It's a dumb authoritarian law that's easily circumvented with the likes of VPNs or the Tor browser. But it's funny to hear about the more creative ways people are getting around it.
I'm hoping that statement was just a clunky way of saying that they're going to avoid censorship in this game, but them stirring up the culture wars isn't a good look.
I'm probably going to enjoy this based on what I've been reading, plus I was very fond of the original game. However, the lack of reviews so far is making me a bit cautious.
@Gravytrain From what I've played of it so far, it's been great other than a few minor nitpicks. In terms of difficulty, there's some challenge to it, but it's not been overly frustrating yet. If you fail in battle, you can just retry the current wave, so it's fairly forgiving. Plus, you can freely switch it between regular difficulty and easy mode if you wanted.
I'm not too fussed by the delay. Being this far from release, and with only that one trailer, I'm not too hyped yet. Once it actually releases, I'll surely be signing a different tune.
I've come this far into the generation without a PS5. At this point, it doesn't really feel worth getting one this late into the generation. I'll probably keep with my PS4 and my current PC until I get around to upgrading my PC.
For me, the big draw of consoles was always the exclusives. But other than Nintendo, everything now pretty much comes to PC eventually. Plus, there's less of the weird and wonderful AA games that used to pad out Sony's release schedule.
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Re: Larian CEO Swen Vincke Sticks His Foot in It Again, Thinks Game Reviewers Should Also Be Reviewed
Reviews aren't perfect, but this dumb suggestion would just lead to a whole heap of new problems. Instead, it's better to leave it to an individual level. For instance, there's reviewers that I find questionable that I completely avoid.
Re: Sony's Sending Messages to PS4 Players Encouraging Them to Upgrade to PS5
It doesn't seem like a perfect time. A more perfecter time would have been the last time it was on sale (Black Friday?). Or at this point, waiting for a PS6 is a viable option for those that haven't yet got a PS5.
Though, having said that, my PS4 is showing signs of it's age. Likewise, my PC is getting old now too (very bad time for upgrading PC parts with the current prices). Probably should upgrade one of those at some point.
Re: PS1 Classic Rayman Looks Set for 30th Anniversary Release on PS5
A basic remaster would be brilliant. Add in features like difficulty options (I wouldn't tone down the difficulty, but I'll admit some people might might struggle with this game), fix the music (some versions didn't have the per-level tracks), and add the extra Rayman Designer bonus campaign, then it would be a great remaster.
Re: Yakuza Fan Concerns Come to a Head Over Dodgy Kiwami 3 Graphics
The original game looks a lot more natural. The remake's water being bright blue just looks cartoony. Plus, the remake's map looks so cluttered.
Re: 40+ PS5 Games to Play in 2026
There's a few on there I'm quite excited for, with GTA 6, 007, and Lego Batman being the biggest ones. There's probably a few more that I could become interested in as they get closer to their release date.
Missing from the list, but I hope Danganronpa 2x2 lives up to the standards of the previous games.
Re: SEGA Classic Emergency Call Ambulance Comes to PS5, PS4 via Yakuza 3 Remake
That's a cool addition. As much as I love Out Run, it's nice to see something different here.
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5 Remake or Remaster of 2025
It's not on the list, but I did rather enjoy Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 612
Recently started playing Rhythm Doctor. Catchy music, fun gameplay, I'm really enjoying it so far.
And also doing some Like a Dragon: Ishin. I've beaten the main story, so I'm going through the various substories.
Re: Praise Be! Cult of the Lamb's Massive Expansion Woolhaven Launches Very Soon on PS5, PS4
I had a lot of fun with the base game when it first came out. But it's been so long since then, and I've moved on.
Re: Capcom Wants You to Design a Mega Man: Dual Override Boss Who Sucks
This robot master sounds familiar:
Re: PlayStation Wrap-Up 2025 Live Now, Get Your Gaming Stats for the Year
My 5 most played PS games are:
1. Hitman: World of Assassination
2. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
3. Yakuza 5 Remastered
4. Like a Dragon: Ishin
5. The Quarry
Re: Capcom Name-Drops Mega Man, Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry Series for Future Expansion
It surely must be about time for a new Ace Attorney. Plus, aside from Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright, they're running out of Ace Attorney games to port.
Re: Good Work, 47: IO Interactive Confirms the Hitman Series Will Continue
As expected, though it'll probably be a while off as they're working on other projects.
Re: Five Years of PS5 - How Well Do You Know Sony's Console?
8/15, that's quite good for me.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Now at a Staggering 35 Million Sales as Work on Sequel Continues to Ramp Up
Oh wow. I figured it had sold well, but 35 million is such a surreal value.
Re: Are Shadow Drops the Future? Bethesda's Betting on Them After Oblivion Remastered Success
It might be a good strategy for some releases, but I'm not a fan. I enjoy the build-up and hype that comes with an upcoming game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. I've been trying to 100% it, and I've just got the Sonic collab boss left to speedrun on it. Also playing some Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Dual Destinies and Like a Dragon Ishin.
Re: Physical Edition at Fault Again for the Second Terminator 2D Delay
It's a shame, but I'm not that bothered by the extra delay.
Re: Rumour: Crash Team Racing Could Be Making a Comeback, If This Strange Leak Is to Be Believed
I'd be up for a new one, though I'll wait for official confirmation before trusting this rumour.
Re: Open Source PS2 Emulator Now Plays Almost Entire Console's Library
PCSX2 has come a long way. Last time I looked into it, Stuntman was a notoriously difficult problem, with some levels being impossible due to emulation bugs. Now, according to someone on the wiki, it can be cleared 100%.
Re: Poll: Do You Play Horror Games Around Halloween?
Yeah, I usually do some horror stuff around Halloween, or at the very least something spooky themed. This year, I've been playing The Quarry and Luigi's Mansion, and watched a couple of slasher movies.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 604
I'm in the mood for something spooky, so I was planning on starting The Quarry. I've also been playing some Like a Dragon: Ishin along with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. And if there's time, maybe a bit of Hitman: World of Assassination and Kirby's Adventure.
Re: There Are Big Concerns About Plants vs Zombies' PS5, PS4 Re-Release
I'd forgotten this was coming out. If the final release is actually good then I'd be interested. But I'll definitely wait and see on the sidelines, and not preorder.
Re: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (PS5) - A Disastrously Paced, Technical Mess of a Sequel
It's a shame, but not really surprising. Still, it's a reminder that I really ought to check out Bloodlines 1 at some point.
Re: Rumour: The Lord of the Rings Is Getting a Game to 'Compete with Hogwarts Legacy'
LOTR sure feels like a franchise where it should be possible to produce more brilliant games than what they've been doing recently. The Jackson movie games were fine, but I really liked the turn-based game The Third Age back in the PS2 era. That was a weird storyline, basically just a knock-off fellowship following behind the true fellowship, but the game was good fun.
Re: Mini Review: Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac (PS5) - Fine Remake Won't Set the World on Fire
I've got a lot of nostalgia for the original World 2, and so I'm rather enjoying this remake so far. Still early on in it, so can't properly judge it yet.
Hopefully they remake World 3 at some point. I've never played that one, but would sure like to.
Re: Run an Okinawa Orphanage for Hours and Hours in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PS5, PS4
I'm far too used to the JP voices, the dubs just sound weird to me. The original story had a lot of pacing issues, so hopefully they can refine it here. But I'll probably skip this entry for now. I only played the remastered 3 fairly recently, so there's other Yakuza games I'd prefer to play first.
Re: Yakuza Kiwami 3 Seemingly Leaked on Dev Website
I played 3 just a couple of years ago, so I might skip over a remake any time soon. Plenty of other Yakuza games for me to play first.
It has a lovely sunny location, but suffers from a weaker story and pacing issues.
Re: Fans Worry About the Future of Former PS5, PS4 Hit Fall Guys
I had a lot of fun with this originally, and I'm not normally one for multiplayer games. I was starting to lose interest by the time Epic bought it, and them changing it to require an Epic account was the point I decided I've had enough of it.
It was fun, but it feels like it's run it's course now.
Re: Danganronpa 2 Remake Extends the Story with a New Scenario on PS5
That announcement came out of nowhere. I'm a bit cautious of them touching the story after all this time, but hopefully the new extra scenario will be up to the standards of the original.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on 007 First Light?
I wouldn't say I'm 100% sold just yet, but I'm certainly tempted to get this.
Re: 007 First Light Brings James Bond to PS5 on 27th March
Looks good. My one complaint is that this Bond seems a bit less suave than normal, coming across as more smug here. But overall, I'm liking what I'm seeing here.
The developers have clearly borrowed a lot from their Hitman games, but I'm glad to see the vehicle sections and gunfights in here. It wouldn't be a Bond game without them.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for 3rd September, Deep Dive on 007 First Light
It's a bit odd to give a third-party game a dedicated state of play, though I'm excited to see more of 007 First Light.
Re: Scratch That Banjo-Kazooie Itch in PS5 Remake Yooka-Replaylee, Out in October
The game has its flaws, but I enjoyed my time with the original version. I'm in no rush to get the remake though.
Re: Euro Truck Simulator 2 PS5 Leak Confirms Series Is Finally Speeding to PlayStation
I've been fairly interested in getting this for a while now. The main thing that's made me hold off was the sheer volume of DLCs. That, and waiting to see if the UK gets an update. It's the oldest section of the game, so it doesn't look as great as some of the more recently updated regions.
Re: UK Citizens Using Death Stranding 2 on PS5 to Bypass Porn Blocks
It's a dumb authoritarian law that's easily circumvented with the likes of VPNs or the Tor browser. But it's funny to hear about the more creative ways people are getting around it.
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw Statement Invites Scrutiny, as New Game and Anime Are Announced
I'm hoping that statement was just a clunky way of saying that they're going to avoid censorship in this game, but them stirring up the culture wars isn't a good look.
Re: Looks Like There's Going to Be a New Lollipop Chainsaw Game
I did enjoy playing through the remaster (never had the original), but this news is a bit surprising.
Re: Anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Officially Announced by Studio Trigger
Studio Trigger did a wonderful job with Edgerunners 1. I'm excited to see what direction they take with the new season.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 586
Mainly carrying on with Fantasy Life i and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, though I did also finish off Wario Land 3 earlier.
Re: James Bond Is Just 26-Years-Old in 007 First Light's PS5 Gameplay Debut
Looks promising so far. I'll have to see more gameplay, but initial impressions are great.
Re: Ubisoft Hiring for a 'Prestigious' Big-Budget Rayman Game
A new 2D platformer or better yet a 3D platformer could be brilliant, though I don't have a lot of faith in Ubisoft these days.
Re: Site News: Where's Our Fantasy Life i PS5 Review?
I'm probably going to enjoy this based on what I've been reading, plus I was very fond of the original game. However, the lack of reviews so far is making me a bit cautious.
Re: GTA 6 Trailer 2 Is Finally Here, PS5 Graphics Are Jaw-Dropping
It looks incredible so far, though I'll need to see some gameplay eventually.
Re: The Hundred Line Creator Ready to Start Work on PS5 Port, But Studio on the Brink of Bankruptcy
@Gravytrain From what I've played of it so far, it's been great other than a few minor nitpicks. In terms of difficulty, there's some challenge to it, but it's not been overly frustrating yet. If you fail in battle, you can just retry the current wave, so it's fairly forgiving. Plus, you can freely switch it between regular difficulty and easy mode if you wanted.
Re: The Hundred Line Creator Ready to Start Work on PS5 Port, But Studio on the Brink of Bankruptcy
I'm enjoying it so far. Hopefully things work out for the developers, as they do seem to be taking a risk with this.
Re: Poll: Are You Disappointed by the GTA 6 Delay?
I'm not too fussed by the delay. Being this far from release, and with only that one trailer, I'm not too hyped yet. Once it actually releases, I'll surely be signing a different tune.
Re: Opinion: If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
I've come this far into the generation without a PS5. At this point, it doesn't really feel worth getting one this late into the generation. I'll probably keep with my PS4 and my current PC until I get around to upgrading my PC.
For me, the big draw of consoles was always the exclusives. But other than Nintendo, everything now pretty much comes to PC eventually. Plus, there's less of the weird and wonderful AA games that used to pad out Sony's release schedule.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Not yet. I'd barely heard anything about this game until the reviews dropped. The glowing reviews for it took me by surprise.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5?
I'd like to play it eventually, but I'm in no rush for it.