I got my copy yesterday and just started playing. I skipped all the cutscenes in the demo as I was only curious to get a feel for the combat. I started a new game and I'm still in the demo areas but my first impression is very strong. Let's hope it'll get even better. I'm pumped.
Those idiots will make sure that I'll never get to play a game early again. I would imagine that PS will handle it similarly to Xbox in the future, so that you can't play physical copies until release day.
I didn't play it all the way through and skipped all the cutscenes as I didn't want too much of it spoiled. However, I wanted to get a feel for the combat. And I can safely say now that it was even better than I would have thought from the gameplay we've seen. Even more hyped now.
@practicein2021 First party studios have multiple teams working on different games at the same time. Insomniac, Naughty Dog and Guerrilla are working on three games each right now
@Shepherd_Tallon Avowed looked surprisingly rough imo. I was looking forward to seeing it and I love my fantasy games but I guess I was hoping for it to be "darker" in tone? I think that's what left me a bit disappointed. The color palette and the whole vibe just didn't quite hit for me.
There haven't been a lot of games on Xbox over the last ten years or so that I truly love. However, I adore the Fable series and I am beyond disappointed with the new direction. I get it, they want to modernize it and I appreciate that. However, nailing the Fable vibe was still a must for me and I don't see it. Exactly what I was fearing the most. A British accent and corny jokes alone just don't do it. It might still turn out as a great game in the end but from what I've seen so far, it doesn't deserve the name.
I think overall it was a very solid showcase although not a whole lot from 1st party spoke to me apart from Clockwork Revolution. Unfortunately, I am not too much into Bethesda RPGs, so Starfield will be a pass for me but I am sure this is the game that every Bethesda fan was hoping for and more. Kudos to Xbox for ramping their game up this year.
Still, looks like I'm good without the console for at least another 2 years but I am open for that to change anytime.
This is the first time in years that I believe it will be a great showcase for Xbox first party titles. That said, I can't help the feeling that there will be a lot of promising footage and the end results will be disappointing yet again. Not because I want that to happen, quite the contrary, but Xbox has done this to themselves. Maybe I'll "trust" them again once those games have come out and turned out great.
I am a staunch proponent of physical and will buy physical whenever I can but it won't stop me from buying games I am looking forward to. Alan Wake 2 is still a day one buy for me. However, I may be more selective or wait for sales for other titles in the future.
I might continue the Lies of P demo although I've already seen enough to convince me. I've beaten the first boss and thought this would be it but it seems to be a very lengthy demo and not sure yet whether I want to have much more spoiled.
Other than that, it's probably going to be Red Matter 2 on PSVR2.
For certain types of games, I've really come to love cloud gaming. With a handheld that is which is why I am one of probably three people total looking forward to hearing more about the Project Q remote play device. While it works alright with the phone and a controller attachment, screen size is still an issue sometimes, especially with UI fonts. Outside of remote play in my home environment, I'm not sure I'd ever make use of cloud gaming though.
@PegasusActual93 I see people bringing this up all the time but this isn't the case at all, it's rather an exception. If you mean D1 patches, that is absolutely true but, unless otherwise stated on the case, there has to be a gold master on the discs.
Bummer. But it won't hold me back from playing it. But I'll surely watch it a little closer now because of that since reselling isn't an option anymore, so I may not buy it right away and wait for a sale. As of now, this is a day one for me though.
My expectations weren't super high to begin with. Yet, I was very much looking forward to it. Disappointing showing from 1st party overall. I would have expected at least one more reveal from one of the top studios.
@Daleaf if I'm not mistaken buying the bundle including all DLC is a way bigger discount than usual as opposed to buying them separately. I'd check the options available before buying because this could become very expensive
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Re: First Final Fantasy 16 Review Awards a Near-Perfect Score
I got my copy yesterday and just started playing. I skipped all the cutscenes in the demo as I was only curious to get a feel for the combat. I started a new game and I'm still in the demo areas but my first impression is very strong. Let's hope it'll get even better. I'm pumped.
Re: Get These Excellent New PSN Avatars for Free
The R&C one looks alright.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Pre-Load Available Now
@Shepherd_Tallon Haha, I totally understand, mate!
Re: Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Pre-Load Available Now
My physical copy arrived today but I won't have time to play until tomorrow. First world problem, I know.
Re: Final Fantasy 16's PS5 File Size Pegged At 90.1GB
@KundaliniRising333 I've read June 21st somewhere but don't take my word for it.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Dev Pleads for Cooperation As PS5 Game Leaks
Those idiots will make sure that I'll never get to play a game early again. I would imagine that PS will handle it similarly to Xbox in the future, so that you can't play physical copies until release day.
Re: Stunning PSVR2 Action Adventure Hubris Is Just One Week Away
My plan to always have a new pancake game and a VR2 game at the ready has worked out quite nicely so far. This will be my FF16 "companion".
Re: Time Travelling Opus Wanderer Rewrites History with Impressive PSVR2 Remake
One of my favorite PSVR games. Will definitely jump back into this.
Re: PSVR2's Arashi: Castles of Sin Is the Virtual Reality Ghost of Tsushima You've Been Dreaming Of
@CaptD That's what I'm sensing as well. Still have my PS4 copy sealed. An upgrade path would be very welcome but I don't think so either.
Re: Hot Off Demo Hype, Lies of P Gets Impressive 9 Minute Gameplay Showcase
@naruball same here. After the first boss, I wanted to keep going and going but stopped myself. I was convinced already.
Re: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Brings Sci-Fi and Far Cry Together in Impressive PS5 Gameplay
Love Far Cry, love the universe. Bring it on. I'm interested.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Demo?
I didn't play it all the way through and skipped all the cutscenes as I didn't want too much of it spoiled. However, I wanted to get a feel for the combat. And I can safely say now that it was even better than I would have thought from the gameplay we've seen. Even more hyped now.
Re: Reaction: Solid Xbox Showcase Should Give Sony Some Incentive to Stop Being So Damn Cloak and Daggers About PS5, PS4
@practicein2021 First party studios have multiple teams working on different games at the same time. Insomniac, Naughty Dog and Guerrilla are working on three games each right now
Re: Reaction: Solid Xbox Showcase Should Give Sony Some Incentive to Stop Being So Damn Cloak and Daggers About PS5, PS4
@Shepherd_Tallon Avowed looked surprisingly rough imo. I was looking forward to seeing it and I love my fantasy games but I guess I was hoping for it to be "darker" in tone? I think that's what left me a bit disappointed. The color palette and the whole vibe just didn't quite hit for me.
Re: Reaction: Solid Xbox Showcase Should Give Sony Some Incentive to Stop Being So Damn Cloak and Daggers About PS5, PS4
There haven't been a lot of games on Xbox over the last ten years or so that I truly love. However, I adore the Fable series and I am beyond disappointed with the new direction. I get it, they want to modernize it and I appreciate that. However, nailing the Fable vibe was still a must for me and I don't see it. Exactly what I was fearing the most. A British accent and corny jokes alone just don't do it. It might still turn out as a great game in the end but from what I've seen so far, it doesn't deserve the name.
I think overall it was a very solid showcase although not a whole lot from 1st party spoke to me apart from Clockwork Revolution. Unfortunately, I am not too much into Bethesda RPGs, so Starfield will be a pass for me but I am sure this is the game that every Bethesda fan was hoping for and more. Kudos to Xbox for ramping their game up this year.
Still, looks like I'm good without the console for at least another 2 years but I am open for that to change anytime.
Re: Don't Panic if Third-Party Games Aren't Immediately Announced for PS5, PS4 in the Aftermath of Xbox Showcase
This is the first time in years that I believe it will be a great showcase for Xbox first party titles. That said, I can't help the feeling that there will be a lot of promising footage and the end results will be disappointing yet again. Not because I want that to happen, quite the contrary, but Xbox has done this to themselves. Maybe I'll "trust" them again once those games have come out and turned out great.
Re: Sorry Physical Fans! The New Like a Dragon May Be Digital Only on PS5, PS4
I am a staunch proponent of physical and will buy physical whenever I can but it won't stop me from buying games I am looking forward to. Alan Wake 2 is still a day one buy for me. However, I may be more selective or wait for sales for other titles in the future.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 480
I might continue the Lies of P demo although I've already seen enough to convince me. I've beaten the first boss and thought this would be it but it seems to be a very lengthy demo and not sure yet whether I want to have much more spoiled.
Other than that, it's probably going to be Red Matter 2 on PSVR2.
Re: Dragon's Dogma 2 Wishlisting Available on PS5 Ahead of Capcom Showcase
@Th3solution "Strength in numbers, Arisen" gives me cold sweats.
Re: Sony Will Not Attend Giant German Convention Gamescom This Year
@Wheatly That's the internet in 2023 for you, I guess.
Re: Sony Will Not Attend Giant German Convention Gamescom This Year
@Uncharted2007 They haven't been there the past years either. This is just about the showfloor and booths.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Drops Jaws with Mind Blowing First PS5 Gameplay Footage
@WallyWest Sam said you can play exclusively as Alan if you so desire almost until the end.
Re: Baby Steps Is the Weirdest PS5 Game You'll See Today
@get2sammyb I have no idea. Also, I have no idea why I want to play it.
Re: Bloodborne-Style Action RPG Lies of P Launches 19th September, Download Demo for PS5, PS4 Now
@Brundleflies21 Tried them but didn't like them unfortunately.
Re: Bloodborne-Style Pinocchio Action RPG Lies of P Looks Locked for 19th September PS5, PS4 Release
@Gaia093 Steelrising is my favorite "Souls-like" apart from the From Software ones. Enjoy.
Re: PS Plus, Game Pass Subscription Growth Has Totally Stalled in USA
@Shepherd_Tallon Preach, brother.
Re: Sony: Cloud Gaming Is an Amazing Business Model, But There Are Big Challenges
For certain types of games, I've really come to love cloud gaming. With a handheld that is which is why I am one of probably three people total looking forward to hearing more about the Project Q remote play device. While it works alright with the phone and a controller attachment, screen size is still an issue sometimes, especially with UI fonts. Outside of remote play in my home environment, I'm not sure I'd ever make use of cloud gaming though.
Re: Mini Review: Red Matter 2 (PSVR2) - Soviet Sci-Fi Sequel Makes for an Exquisite Follow-Up
It's definitely the best looking game I've played so far in VR. It looks insane.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 479
@sorteddan Ma boy dropped Martin though. Word up son.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 479
more PSVR2. Finished Moss Book II yesterday and next will probably be Red Matter 2.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Street Fighter 6?
The last fighting game I played was Soulblade on PS1.
Re: Sony's Huge PS Store Days of Play Sale Is Live Now, Get the Best PS5, PS4 Deals Here
@PenguinLtd Imo, it is the worst of all the games but still a very good game overall. The DLC are the best for me though, they're incredibly good.
Re: Fast-Paced FPS Bulletstorm VR Kick Stomps PSVR2
Can't wait for that one.
Re: Feature: PSVR2 Three Months Later - The Good, The Bad, and The Worrying
Can't complain. I've got quite the backlog already.
Re: Shocking: Hideo Kojima Not Involved in Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake
@carlos82 I laughed more at that than I should have.
Re: THQ Nordic Is Trying to Convince Remedy to Release Alan Wake 2 Physically
@PegasusActual93 I see people bringing this up all the time but this isn't the case at all, it's rather an exception. If you mean D1 patches, that is absolutely true but, unless otherwise stated on the case, there has to be a gold master on the discs.
Re: Sony Will Have More PS5 Presentations This Year, Sources Say
@CP2 it wasn't on Sacred Symbols. He was a guest at Iron Lords.
Re: The Witcher 3 Sales Top a Ridiculous 50 Million
@sketchturner This won't be for you.
Re: Sony Will Have More PS5 Presentations This Year, Sources Say
Colin has just been on a podcast an hour ago and also said that his sources (which are usually within Sony PR directly) told him this.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 478
Beat Saber PSVR2
Re: PS5 Remote Play Handheld Allegedly Has Just Four Hours of Battery Life
For my personal use case, that would be fine but I can see why it wouldn't be for others.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Is a Digital-Only Release, $60 on PS5
Bummer. But it won't hold me back from playing it. But I'll surely watch it a little closer now because of that since reselling isn't an option anymore, so I may not buy it right away and wait for a sale. As of now, this is a day one for me though.
Re: Poll: Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
My expectations weren't super high to begin with. Yet, I was very much looking forward to it. Disappointing showing from 1st party overall. I would have expected at least one more reveal from one of the top studios.
Re: PSVR2’s Walkabout Mini Golf Receiving New DLC in a Few Weeks
@Daleaf if I'm not mistaken buying the bundle including all DLC is a way bigger discount than usual as opposed to buying them separately. I'd check the options available before buying because this could become very expensive
Re: Poll: How Hyped Are You for the PlayStation Showcase?
@thefourfoldroot1 Dude, I'd faint. Bring over the first one too, preferably as a Plus benefit or a free upgrade.
Re: Alan Wake's PS5 Sequel May Be Much Closer Than You Think
@BeerIsAwesome I think they revealed the remaster of the first one in their State of Play. Maybe that's why you made that connection.
Re: Alan Wake's PS5 Sequel May Be Much Closer Than You Think
@BeerIsAwesome It was first revealed at the Game Awards if I'm not mistaken.
Re: PlayStation Showcase Finally Announced for 24th May
@Judal27 Check their Twitter. I think this is intentional
Re: This Astro Bot Plush Toy Makes Him More Adorable Than Ever
@Ooccoo_Jr They're probably working on it as we speak.
Re: This Astro Bot Plush Toy Makes Him More Adorable Than Ever
Yep, I'll get it and it will sit next to my Neondroid figurine. I love Astro. Can't wait for what Team Asobi has been cooking.