Only interest for these for me would be 60fps compared to the ps4 versions. At least I know kiwami 2 is only 30fps. But still kinda sucks with no upgrade path
Probably pass on this was, was the last Yakuza game I completed before falling off in 4. This being similar to the 2 prior Kiwami games would probably make it more fun for me to replay. But didn't like the story, gameplay etc, so have no real desire to replay it in that regard.
@WhoderMan Yes, and also. Aren't many of these "developers" at the studio really ones who almost contributed nothing to the real production of the game ?
OMG, what killed a lot for me was the structure of the first game. I last year started replaying and did manual loading of each save etc to do it different. This actually makes me wanna replay it again.
Only played maybe 2-3 hours so WAY to early, but really enjoying it so far, and feels more streamlined than the first game. Stealth and combat way better too and really feels like MGS V in many ways. Am looking forward to progress further.
@nessisonett man, I always considered just skipping it, but while waiting for From Zero to release few years ago, I played it leading up to 3. Great experience, Kevin became maybe my favourite character if the franchise. And his whole back story and reveal at the end was the craziest of any character in the series to me
Thank God 😂. I've reached Trails Through Daybreak 1, would be awesome to actually being able to join playing new release of the series being caught up for the first time ever, since I became a fan years ago
Never been a fan of Borderlands really, only played 2, but gameplay really fun. And the state of play video from last week looked really fun. I do think this will be on sale Christmas game for me though. Too much else to play this year.
So far very impressed. I'm giving it 9 so far (only arrived at Gestalt Village Act 1), but nice characters, story, and general vibe. The focus on parry and dodge I'm not the biggest fan of and the navigation in the areas REALLY need a mini map. However, still enjoying very much.
Never been Borderlands fan. I enjoyed 2 despite never finishing, just simply fun gameplay. Have hated the horrific tone and humour, so when they said BL4 will be more grounded I was happy to hear. I've to admit I thought game seems a lot of fun, so might check it out this year.
I'm honestly relieved so much stuff in my Backlog 😂. Also, can imagine a lot of relieved publishers and developers out there avoiding releasing around the time of GTA VI 😂
The biggest plus for me is seemingly an interesting story, which me a fan back in the beginning of the whole franchise. Looking forward to Thursday.
Edit: hope to see some throwbacks to Ezio or Shao Jun
@nessisonett I recently switched to Japanese in Cold Steel IV also. I think Rean is great in English, but many of the other performances sound so lazy and off. The Japaense feels way better.
I wanna be annoyed by this… but conversely, I’m also happy about the delays since I’ve so much other on my plate currently. Will now give me more time for Metaphor and Dragon Quest 3 for the rest of the year.
So strange I think both characters look cool, and to me sounds very interesting Yasuke, based on his backstory. I would’ve understand if they’d black washed a real Japanese person, changing the ethnicity. But in this case, it’s just too weird why it makes people upset to me.
A bit shame, but not surprising. The only really annoying thing for me, is the PS Store version is so damn expensive - 87 dollars approx - I can probably get the physical for close to the regular US price, but knowing it’s not all data on disc makes me not really wanna buy it. I saw in trailer it’s playable day 1 with Ubisoft+, so maybe I’ll opt in for that, just to try the game.
Playing Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Like a Dragon 7 on xbox. Also, started a new save of Animal Crossing on the switch, which has been a nice, relaxing experience.
Just finished Trails of Cold Steel 3, thought it was amazing - but also happy to finally have beat it. Will probably just grind some final levels in FFVI and play FIFA until Rebirth next week.
I’m as far as I’ve ever been in FFVI, so will now grind some before final dungeon and battle, and hopefully be done before Rebirth. Also, near the end of chapter 3 of Trails of Cold Steel 3.
Still near the end of chapter 3 in Trails of Cold Steel 3. Hope to finish it before FFVII:Rebirth in a few weeks. Plus also some FF6 where I’m probably more than halfway through
@Wazeddie22 same, currently going through TOCS 2, which to me so far is quite a drag compared to the previous games. Also have my PS4 copies of 3 and 4, but will be a while before I continue with them.
Only bugs I’ve experienced so far were in the beginning of the game when cutscenes didn’t sync properly with audio and subtitles. As well as when I paused a game during cutscenes, it seemed the cutscene was still running. But other than that, I’ve not experienced anything major
I’ve played maybe 1-1,5 hour, just opened up for changing suits (love there’s different combinations of each suit). So far really enjoyable beginning. And what for me has been really nice is the dual sense and the haptics. Tbh I always have found it gimmicky, but this is probably the first game on PS5 where I’ve enjoyed them as well as the audio.
Just finished AC Mirage, so not much going on. Still playing FFVI pixel remaster on Switch which I adore. Otherwise, as Red Dead Redemption 2 is close to its 5th anniversary - I want to start my second playthrough on the Series X, before eventually playing Red Dead 1 again on PS5
Played 90 min of it so far, and I really enjoy it. I just enjoy playing a traditonal AC for once, and so far I find the characters great. Just reached Baghdad for the first time, so am excited to see how the game progresses.
Preordered from a Webshop here in my country. Seems I’ll be getting the game today already, so maybe I can start today already. Although I’m also thinking of waiting until the inevitable day 1 patch.
FFVI pixel remaster on switch and Trails of Cold Steel 2. Have also shortly dabbled in the Kirby Amazing Mirror game on GBA with switch online. I loved that game as a child.
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Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for September 2025?
Thought was great. Somehow my biggest hype was Dynasty Warriors 3 as was one of the games I played most on OG Xbox as a child 😂
Re: Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2 Punching PS5 in the Mouth from 8th December
Only interest for these for me would be 60fps compared to the ps4 versions. At least I know kiwami 2 is only 30fps. But still kinda sucks with no upgrade path
Re: Run an Okinawa Orphanage for Hours and Hours in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PS5, PS4
Probably pass on this was, was the last Yakuza game I completed before falling off in 4. This being similar to the 2 prior Kiwami games would probably make it more fun for me to replay. But didn't like the story, gameplay etc, so have no real desire to replay it in that regard.
Re: An Unthinkable Amount of Mega Man Is Coming to PS5, PS4 in New Star Force Collection
Wow! Loved this series, and happened to think about it last week when we'd maybe see something
Re: Add Sapporo Beer's Iconic Logo to Atsu's Arsenal in Ghost of Yotei
@WhoderMan Yes, and also. Aren't many of these "developers" at the studio really ones who almost contributed nothing to the real production of the game ?
Re: Expedition 33 Devs 'Exchange Ideas' with Final Fantasy Team
Just no Souls loke dodge and parry mechanics in FF, please 🙏
Re: The Last of Us Part 2's Chronological Update Out Now on PS5, PC, Lets You Play Through the Story in Linear Order
OMG, what killed a lot for me was the structure of the first game. I last year started replaying and did manual loading of each save etc to do it different. This actually makes me wanna replay it again.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Death Stranding 2?
Only played maybe 2-3 hours so WAY to early, but really enjoying it so far, and feels more streamlined than the first game. Stealth and combat way better too and really feels like MGS V in many ways. Am looking forward to progress further.
Re: Anticipated JRPG Trails beyond the Horizon Delayed into January 2026 on PS5, PS4
@nessisonett man, I always considered just skipping it, but while waiting for From Zero to release few years ago, I played it leading up to 3. Great experience, Kevin became maybe my favourite character if the franchise. And his whole back story and reveal at the end was the craziest of any character in the series to me
Re: Anticipated JRPG Trails beyond the Horizon Delayed into January 2026 on PS5, PS4
Thank God 😂. I've reached Trails Through Daybreak 1, would be awesome to actually being able to join playing new release of the series being caught up for the first time ever, since I became a fan years ago
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Patch 1.3.0 Makes Big Balance and Difficulty Adjustments
Finally might be able to beat game. The whole dodge and parry too difficult for me even on stoey mode 😂
Re: PlayStation Stars Rewards Program Shutting Down, Sony Confirms
@EYEBALL yeah guess it's the way it goes
Re: PlayStation Stars Rewards Program Shutting Down, Sony Confirms
PS Stars was one of the reasons I'm somewhat still being PS games. Have saved up 21 usd, so will spend them on Ghost of Yotei.
Interesting to see if we'll see MS change rewards soon or in the near future
Re: Could Borderlands 4 Be an $80 PS5 Game? It 'Might' Be
Never been a fan of Borderlands really, only played 2, but gameplay really fun. And the state of play video from last week looked really fun. I do think this will be on sale Christmas game for me though. Too much else to play this year.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
So far very impressed. I'm giving it 9 so far (only arrived at Gestalt Village Act 1), but nice characters, story, and general vibe. The focus on parry and dodge I'm not the biggest fan of and the navigation in the areas REALLY need a mini map. However, still enjoying very much.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
Never been Borderlands fan. I enjoyed 2 despite never finishing, just simply fun gameplay. Have hated the horrific tone and humour, so when they said BL4 will be more grounded I was happy to hear. I've to admit I thought game seems a lot of fun, so might check it out this year.
Re: GTA 6 Delayed to 2026, Out on 26th May 2026
I'm honestly relieved so much stuff in my Backlog 😂. Also, can imagine a lot of relieved publishers and developers out there avoiding releasing around the time of GTA VI 😂
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5) - Striking Open World RPG Is a Real Cut Above
The biggest plus for me is seemingly an interesting story, which me a fan back in the beginning of the whole franchise. Looking forward to Thursday.
Edit: hope to see some throwbacks to Ezio or Shao Jun
Re: Some Think GTA 6's Multiplayer Mode Could Be Sold Separately on PS5
As someone who doesn't play online, I'd honestly love that.
Re: Forgotten Falcom Crossover Fighter Ys vs. Trails in the Sky Is Coming West on PS5, PS4 in 2025
@nessisonett I recently switched to Japanese in Cold Steel IV also. I think Rean is great in English, but many of the other performances sound so lazy and off. The Japaense feels way better.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
I wanna be annoyed by this… but conversely, I’m also happy about the delays since I’ve so much other on my plate currently. Will now give me more time for Metaphor and Dragon Quest 3 for the rest of the year.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5, PC Remaster Is Very Much the Real Deal
If they do an upgrade path for 10 euro / 10 USD like they did the Last of Us Part 2, I’d def buy day one
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 541
Got a Lenovo Legion Go last week, so have been messing mostly with that. Have been playing Assassin’s Creed 3 and Persona 3: Reload
Re: Talking Point: What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 So Far?
So far FFVII: Rebirth for me
Re: Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! Arrives on PS5 in August
@naruball 🙌🙌🔥
Re: Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! Arrives on PS5 in August
I’m gonna buy this a million times. Tomba is one of my earliest memories from the end 90s as a child together with FFVII. So stocked to play again.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal Trailer Is Already the Most Disliked in Series History
So strange I think both characters look cool, and to me sounds very interesting Yasuke, based on his backstory. I would’ve understand if they’d black washed a real Japanese person, changing the ethnicity. But in this case, it’s just too weird why it makes people upset to me.
Re: Physical Version of Assassin's Creed Shadows Needs Online Connection for Installation
A bit shame, but not surprising. The only really annoying thing for me, is the PS Store version is so damn expensive - 87 dollars approx - I can probably get the physical for close to the regular US price, but knowing it’s not all data on disc makes me not really wanna buy it. I saw in trailer it’s playable day 1 with Ubisoft+, so maybe I’ll opt in for that, just to try the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 523
Playing Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Like a Dragon 7 on xbox. Also, started a new save of Animal Crossing on the switch, which has been a nice, relaxing experience.
Re: All Three STALKER Games Remastered and Out Now on PS4
Seems I got lucky with the price bug, just got the trilogy for the same price of one game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 517
Just finished Trails of Cold Steel 3, thought it was amazing - but also happy to finally have beat it. Will probably just grind some final levels in FFVI and play FIFA until Rebirth next week.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 516
I’m as far as I’ve ever been in FFVI, so will now grind some before final dungeon and battle, and hopefully be done before Rebirth. Also, near the end of chapter 3 of Trails of Cold Steel 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 515
Still near the end of chapter 3 in Trails of Cold Steel 3. Hope to finish it before FFVII:Rebirth in a few weeks. Plus also some FF6 where I’m probably more than halfway through
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 511
Trails of Cold Steel 3 and AC Bloodlines on the PS Vita, which I so far surprisingly find pretty good. Will also try out the Granblue demo.
Re: Helldivers 2 May Have Been Delayed on PS5 by a Few Weeks
Have never played Helldivers, or really know much about it, but the sequel looks interesting. Just got the first game on sale on Steam yesterday.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 505
Trails of Cold Steel 3 and Yakuza 5
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 504
Will tend to some hangovers from Christmas party and watch Liverpool-City. Then later will start Trails of Cold Steel 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 503
Am away for a family weekend so perfect time to start Mario RPG and play for a bit, along with continuing my restart of playing Xenoblade 3
Re: Star Kaitlyn Dever Could Be The Last of Us TV Show's Abby
Yes! First time I saw her on tv was on Justified, and she was very good in that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 502
Made it to the Divertissement chapter in Trails of Cold Steel 2, so plan to finish that and the epilogue this weekend.
Re: PS5 Versions for Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Coming 16th February
@Wazeddie22 same, currently going through TOCS 2, which to me so far is quite a drag compared to the previous games. Also have my PS4 copies of 3 and 4, but will be a while before I continue with them.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 500
Spider-Man 2, I’m 2-3 missions from being done so hope to finish it by the end of the weekend. Besides that, will start Alan Wake 2
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Fixes Flag Issue and More, Here Are the Patch Notes
Only bugs I’ve experienced so far were in the beginning of the game when cutscenes didn’t sync properly with audio and subtitles. As well as when I paused a game during cutscenes, it seemed the cutscene was still running. But other than that, I’ve not experienced anything major
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 499
Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Wonder. Both awesome so far!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
I’ve played maybe 1-1,5 hour, just opened up for changing suits (love there’s different combinations of each suit). So far really enjoyable beginning. And what for me has been really nice is the dual sense and the haptics. Tbh I always have found it gimmicky, but this is probably the first game on PS5 where I’ve enjoyed them as well as the audio.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 498
Just finished AC Mirage, so not much going on. Still playing FFVI pixel remaster on Switch which I adore. Otherwise, as Red Dead Redemption 2 is close to its 5th anniversary - I want to start my second playthrough on the Series X, before eventually playing Red Dead 1 again on PS5
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5) - A Solid But Slightly Dated Return to the Series' Roots
Played 90 min of it so far, and I really enjoy it. I just enjoy playing a traditonal AC for once, and so far I find the characters great. Just reached Baghdad for the first time, so am excited to see how the game progresses.
Re: Assassin's Creed: Mirage PS5, PS4 Global Unlock Times Revealed
Preordered from a Webshop here in my country. Seems I’ll be getting the game today already, so maybe I can start today already. Although I’m also thinking of waiting until the inevitable day 1 patch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 496
FFVI pixel remaster on switch and Trails of Cold Steel 2. Have also shortly dabbled in the Kirby Amazing Mirror game on GBA with switch online. I loved that game as a child.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for October 2023 Announced
A local retailer in my country just have Calisto discounted right now for 9-10 euros. Glad I didn’t cave in and waited.