Spider-Man 2 - Wow! This game is so much fun to play. The story, the humor, the details are really good. Swinging is superfast, gliding is a superb addition and the slingshots are great. The graphics are super. Is it more of the same? Basically yes, but its such an upgrade I dont mind having already played two Spidey games in New York.
Playing this game just puts a smile on my face ๐
Some minor bugs but nothing loading the most recent checkpoint didnt fix and one game crash, but from the menu. It feels a little less stable and polished than previous Insomniac games, but still in a better place than most games released.
Cyberpunk 2077 โ finished Phantom Liberty. Loved it, love the game. Really liked one of the new endings, the one where in the end V is a face in the crowd. Will return for more Cyberpunk in the future, feels like its be a game Iยดll return to every now and then. If just to give Panam a hug or two ๐
The Callisto protocol โ so gave this a shot, thinking Iยดd drop it quick but I actually enjoy it quite a bit even if its far from a perfect game. I like the story, the gameplay, the setting. I also like that for a horror game its not scary. I mean not scary at all. You can tell when all the jump scares are coming so its no surprise and the rest isnt scary. Which is good, if it was I wouldnt be able to play it. Im such a wuss these days ๐
Warhammer Darktide โ been having some fun with this. It def needs a patch or two, and a better structure for missions imo, but its old school fun and the Warhammer setting is pretty cool.
Cocoon โ really good game. Clever puzzles, boss fights can be a bit meh but other than that its great.
Red Matter โ although I havent started playing yet I loved Red Matter 2 so this should be great. If you have a PSVR 2 you should play these two games ๐
But mostly Iยดm waiting for Spider-Man 2. Even pre-ordered, turns out I had a bunch of points in Playstation Stars so got it practically for free. Thats great! Not as generous as Microsofts reward program but hey, its something!
Still all in on Cyberpunk 2077, near the end of Phantom Liberty. ***** me this is a good game now, especially with the 2.0 update. CDPR manages to create a world that looks great and creates an awesome illusion of a living and detailed world if you dont look to deep, butwhere the game truly shines imo is the storytelling and interactions with some of the characters and all the feelings it evokes and some of the choices one must make. And the small things, like getting texts from Panam just checking in, phone calls from someone you did a gig for a while back etc etc. Also, the story in Phantom Menace is great so far.
Cyberpunk is very high on my list of favorite games now. I know Iโve said that a lot but in case someone missed it ๐
Cyberpunk 2077 - Iโve gone all in on this game. I absolutely love it ๐ the changes to skills and cyberware and how easy it is to respec makes it really fun to play around and explore different builds. Im currently playing as a cyberware ninja, its awesome. Just made it to Dogtown, seems really promising.
Starfield โ Iยดve finished the game since last week. Its good, very good at times, the main story is pretty cool but some of the side quests are better. Also the best NG+ setting Iยดve seen. But I also feel very done with the game and dont think Iยดll be playing it again, at least for a few years. Its very hard to not think about what this game could have been with a better engine, less loading screens, less fast traveling (no its not totally optional to skip) less menus, etc etc. But it is what it is.
Joe Wander โ picked this up in the sale as a palette cleanser and its a pretty fun platformer. Controls are a bit lacking sometimes but the puzzling is fun and the settings are great.
Cyberpunk 2077 โ Iยดve been looking forward to update 2.0 and started a new game last night. Iโve only played for like an hour so cant say much yet but it feels like the stability and performance are much improved, and from what Iโve read about the gameplay tweaks this is going to be great. I mean I already loved the game before so this might end up high on my top list of best games ever.
Iยดve been playing it just a little on Gamepass, Souls-games are not my kind of games but I really like the setting of this game so might give it a fair chance when I dont have any other main game going.
Starfield - I think Im nearing the end of the main story, will probably wrap up some side missions first as I found them to be the best missions the game has to offer. But after that Im done. And I dont think Iโll replay it as I often do with Bethesdas RPGs, just dont see myself enjoying it enough. Not a bad game at all, its very good most of the time even with all the issues, its just not a great game imo.
The Crew Motorfest - played the trial for a bit. Very positively surprised at how good it was, like a mix of Forza Horizon and Need for Speed. Will be playing this one for sure.
Starfield - its a good game and Im enjoying it but there are some issues. It really is fallout in space, not a bad thing but feels like a reskin basically (not really, bit harsh that maybe). Feels like Iโll play the main missions and bigger side missions but then move on to other games. Oblivion, Skyrim and Fallout 3 Iโve played so many times, but Fallout 4 only once and probably the same with Starfield. Feels like Bethesda needs to change things for the next Elder Scrolls or it might not be all that good.
Edit - I wrote feels a lot. Feels ok though so not editing that ๐
@Loamy Damnit everyone is making this so hard for me, I really should wait before playing this game because Starfield and then Spider-Man 2. Maybe I dont need to be at work for two months? ๐
@Terra_Custodes havent played the first three Uncharted games for a few years now but your post really made me want to. But as always, new games I want to play and too little timeโฆ Maybe next summer ๐
@Vacuumator yeah feels like they put it there just because but then all hero missions feels like intruductions for the multiplayer and are the missions I enjoy the least
Hubris - done and even platinumed. I enjoyed it, but its not perfect. Iโd give it a 7/10.
SW Battlefront 2 campaign - near the end, been enjoying replaying this game.
Sea of Stars - one or two hours in, its a great game so far even if Im not totally hooked (yet). Visuals and the feeling is top notch. Will keep playing, at least until Starfield ๐
Nice review, been looking forward to this for some time so will play it at release but might have to pause it for Starfield or if its really great the other way around
Astro Bot Rescue Mission for VR is so good, one of the better games Iโve ever played. Hoping for both a remaster of that game for PSVR 2 as well as a new game for VR.
Will be happy with a traditional game as well, the one that comes with the console is pretty great ๐
Deliver us Mars โ since last week Iยดve finished and platinumed it. Great story imo, despite some technical issues and janky controls I really enjoyed it a lot.
PSVR 2 - finally reunited with my PSVR 2. Been playing some GT 7 and other games, but also picked up Hubris. It looks really good, controls could be a bit better but Im enjoying it.
Everspace 2 โ gave it a whirl but the stutter was to much. Havent tried it after the patch but heard it got fixed so will go back.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 โ so I started the campaign on the Series S while waiting for downloads to complete. Been wanting to replay it for some time, it still looks really good and its still fun.
Also, been playing the make space for Starfield on my series S internal drive game. Very difficult and not very fun game that, can not recommend.
While mainly waiting for the big games to start dropping in september Iโve decided to wait with FF XVI and play some shorter games. So in the sale I picked up
Deliver us Mars - been on my to play list a while. Enjoyed the first game but I like this one even more. About half way in its a great story and I can oversee some minor technical issues and jankiness.
Zelda TotK - so the credits have rolled. What a game! I didnt do everything, the game is so big I would burn myself out, and imo its best when just exploring or journeying to new places for quests. There were some truly amazing parts in the game, and some parts less so. Still feels good to have completed it so I can focus on other story games!
NFS Unbound - done and platinumed. Pretty fun!
My little pony - another great experience with my daughter. Game was pretty ok too!
I play UFC 4 from time to time, but only stand and Bang online as thats where the game shines and its really fun! Looking forward to the next game ๐๐ฅ
If they do a good job Im all for it, love that game and have been meaning to replay it but havent gotten around to it so good news for me ๐ still take Jackdaw for a cruise sometimes, very relaxing and the shanties are awesome!
CoD MW 2 - finished the campaign. Pretty good, didnt enjoy it as much as MW but still good blockbuster action fun.
Zelda the Minish Cap - never played this and after a couple of hours Im enjoying it a lot. Good old school Zelda ๐ and, when Im finished with it its time to start Tears of the Kingdom!
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Re: Modern Warfare 3 Set to Claim 140GB of PS5 SSD Space
No, it wont. Iโll wait for it to be on GamePass.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 500
Spider-Man 2 - Wow! This game is so much fun to play. The story, the humor, the details are really good. Swinging is superfast, gliding is a superb addition and the slingshots are great. The graphics are super. Is it more of the same? Basically yes, but its such an upgrade I dont mind having already played two Spidey games in New York.
Playing this game just puts a smile on my face ๐
Re: Poll: Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bugs are Apparently a Real Problem, But Have You Had Any?
Some minor bugs but nothing loading the most recent checkpoint didnt fix and one game crash, but from the menu. It feels a little less stable and polished than previous Insomniac games, but still in a better place than most games released.
Sidenote, the game is awesome
Re: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (PS5) - A Fast and Furiously Fantastic Follow-Up
Sounds great! Really liked the first one so Iยดll be playing this, but itยดll have to wait for a while. So many games, so little time...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 498
@Mikey856 its a pretty nice and easy platinum. Would recommend reading whats missable though ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 498
@Mikey856 that I did, almost missed one collectible near the end though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 498
Cyberpunk 2077 โ finished Phantom Liberty. Loved it, love the game. Really liked one of the new endings, the one where in the end V is a face in the crowd. Will return for more Cyberpunk in the future, feels like its be a game Iยดll return to every now and then. If just to give Panam a hug or two ๐
The Callisto protocol โ so gave this a shot, thinking Iยดd drop it quick but I actually enjoy it quite a bit even if its far from a perfect game. I like the story, the gameplay, the setting. I also like that for a horror game its not scary. I mean not scary at all. You can tell when all the jump scares are coming so its no surprise and the rest isnt scary. Which is good, if it was I wouldnt be able to play it. Im such a wuss these days ๐
Warhammer Darktide โ been having some fun with this. It def needs a patch or two, and a better structure for missions imo, but its old school fun and the Warhammer setting is pretty cool.
Cocoon โ really good game. Clever puzzles, boss fights can be a bit meh but other than that its great.
Red Matter โ although I havent started playing yet I loved Red Matter 2 so this should be great. If you have a PSVR 2 you should play these two games ๐
But mostly Iยดm waiting for Spider-Man 2. Even pre-ordered, turns out I had a bunch of points in Playstation Stars so got it practically for free. Thats great! Not as generous as Microsofts reward program but hey, its something!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 497
Still all in on Cyberpunk 2077, near the end of Phantom Liberty. ***** me this is a good game now, especially with the 2.0 update. CDPR manages to create a world that looks great and creates an awesome illusion of a living and detailed world if you dont look to deep, butwhere the game truly shines imo is the storytelling and interactions with some of the characters and all the feelings it evokes and some of the choices one must make. And the small things, like getting texts from Panam just checking in, phone calls from someone you did a gig for a while back etc etc. Also, the story in Phantom Menace is great so far.
Cyberpunk is very high on my list of favorite games now. I know Iโve said that a lot but in case someone missed it ๐
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Mirage?
Too many games right now, will play this later though. Looking forward to it!
Re: Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5) - A Solid But Slightly Dated Return to the Series' Roots
Looking forward to this, might not be a day 1 for me but Iโll be getting it sooner rather than later
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 496
Cyberpunk 2077 - Iโve gone all in on this game. I absolutely love it ๐ the changes to skills and cyberware and how easy it is to respec makes it really fun to play around and explore different builds. Im currently playing as a cyberware ninja, its awesome. Just made it to Dogtown, seems really promising.
Also, Panam ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 495
Starfield โ Iยดve finished the game since last week. Its good, very good at times, the main story is pretty cool but some of the side quests are better. Also the best NG+ setting Iยดve seen. But I also feel very done with the game and dont think Iยดll be playing it again, at least for a few years. Its very hard to not think about what this game could have been with a better engine, less loading screens, less fast traveling (no its not totally optional to skip) less menus, etc etc. But it is what it is.
Joe Wander โ picked this up in the sale as a palette cleanser and its a pretty fun platformer. Controls are a bit lacking sometimes but the puzzling is fun and the settings are great.
Cyberpunk 2077 โ Iยดve been looking forward to update 2.0 and started a new game last night. Iโve only played for like an hour so cant say much yet but it feels like the stability and performance are much improved, and from what Iโve read about the gameplay tweaks this is going to be great. I mean I already loved the game before so this might end up high on my top list of best games ever.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Lies of P?
Iยดve been playing it just a little on Gamepass, Souls-games are not my kind of games but I really like the setting of this game so might give it a fair chance when I dont have any other main game going.
Re: Preview: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Has a Playable Sephiroth
Nice! Really looking forward to this, seems like its going to be epic!
Re: The Crew Motorfest (PS5) - Third Time's the Charm in This Vibrant, Varied Racer
nice review! Having played the trial this is def a game Iโll be playing at some point
Re: Hands On: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Is an Outstanding, Game-Changing Overhaul
Sounds great, cant wait to start a new game
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 494
Starfield - I think Im nearing the end of the main story, will probably wrap up some side missions first as I found them to be the best missions the game has to offer. But after that Im done. And I dont think Iโll replay it as I often do with Bethesdas RPGs, just dont see myself enjoying it enough. Not a bad game at all, its very good most of the time even with all the issues, its just not a great game imo.
The Crew Motorfest - played the trial for a bit. Very positively surprised at how good it was, like a mix of Forza Horizon and Need for Speed. Will be playing this one for sure.
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Ray Tracing at 60fps on PS5
Imsomniac has some tech wizards lvl 100 working for them. Cant wait!
Re: Poll: Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
@Loamy never understood the whole Im leaving thing. Especially when you actually dont leave ๐
Re: Poll: Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
@PixelDragon he has. Probably good for him, heโs likely having a meltdown over it so it wouldnt have been pretty ๐
Re: Poll: Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
Some gems in there, if not much new. Spider-Man 2 looks amazing, FF 7 too. And looking forward to Avatar ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 493
Starfield - its a good game and Im enjoying it but there are some issues. It really is fallout in space, not a bad thing but feels like a reskin basically (not really, bit harsh that maybe). Feels like Iโll play the main missions and bigger side missions but then move on to other games. Oblivion, Skyrim and Fallout 3 Iโve played so many times, but Fallout 4 only once and probably the same with Starfield. Feels like Bethesda needs to change things for the next Elder Scrolls or it might not be all that good.
Edit - I wrote feels a lot. Feels ok though so not editing that ๐
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - One of the Greatest RPGs of Our Time
@Svark thats impressive! And yeah, Im def gonna play this at some point. Maybe sooner than later after all this ๐
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - One of the Greatest RPGs of Our Time
@PixelDragon I should also wait but damn its hard . And now a10/10 reviewโฆ ***** ๐
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - One of the Greatest RPGs of Our Time
@Loamy Damnit everyone is making this so hard for me, I really should wait before playing this game because Starfield and then Spider-Man 2. Maybe I dont need to be at work for two months? ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492
@Terra_Custodes havent played the first three Uncharted games for a few years now but your post really made me want to. But as always, new games I want to play and too little timeโฆ Maybe next summer ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492
@Vacuumator yeah feels like they put it there just because but then all hero missions feels like intruductions for the multiplayer and are the missions I enjoy the least
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492
Played since last week ๐
Hubris - done and even platinumed. I enjoyed it, but its not perfect. Iโd give it a 7/10.
SW Battlefront 2 campaign - near the end, been enjoying replaying this game.
Sea of Stars - one or two hours in, its a great game so far even if Im not totally hooked (yet). Visuals and the feeling is top notch. Will keep playing, at least until Starfield ๐
Re: Firewall Ultra (PSVR2) - Flawed VR Shooter Misses the Mark
If they add manual reload etc Im interested but not until then. Had high hopes for this, feels like a step backwords sadly
Re: Sea of Stars (PS5) - PS Plus Extra's Retro-Inspired RPG Is the Whole Package
Nice review, been looking forward to this for some time so will play it at release but might have to pause it for Starfield or if its really great the other way around
Re: Looks Like You Should Expect More Astro Bot on PS5
Astro Bot Rescue Mission for VR is so good, one of the better games Iโve ever played. Hoping for both a remaster of that game for PSVR 2 as well as a new game for VR.
Will be happy with a traditional game as well, the one that comes with the console is pretty great ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 491
Iโve had little time to game this week but continuing with Hubris on PSVR 2, enjoying it.
Also tried the update for No Mans Sky, which made an already amazing game in VR even better ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 490
@PixelDragon Been a lot of bans on EG sadly. But hey, at least he is not on this site and I agree it is nice here ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 490
@PixelDragon hi Pixel! Iโm not as active commenting here as on EG but its very nice to see you here ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 490
@deathaxe No they are still very, very overpriced imo. They need to drop at least 50 percent before Iโll even consider buying one.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 490
Deliver us Mars โ since last week Iยดve finished and platinumed it. Great story imo, despite some technical issues and janky controls I really enjoyed it a lot.
PSVR 2 - finally reunited with my PSVR 2. Been playing some GT 7 and other games, but also picked up Hubris. It looks really good, controls could be a bit better but Im enjoying it.
Everspace 2 โ gave it a whirl but the stutter was to much. Havent tried it after the patch but heard it got fixed so will go back.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 โ so I started the campaign on the Series S while waiting for downloads to complete. Been wanting to replay it for some time, it still looks really good and its still fun.
Also, been playing the make space for Starfield on my series S internal drive game. Very difficult and not very fun game that, can not recommend.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 489
While mainly waiting for the big games to start dropping in september Iโve decided to wait with FF XVI and play some shorter games. So in the sale I picked up
Deliver us Mars - been on my to play list a while. Enjoyed the first game but I like this one even more. About half way in its a great story and I can oversee some minor technical issues and jankiness.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 488
Zelda TotK - so the credits have rolled. What a game! I didnt do everything, the game is so big I would burn myself out, and imo its best when just exploring or journeying to new places for quests. There were some truly amazing parts in the game, and some parts less so. Still feels good to have completed it so I can focus on other story games!
NFS Unbound - done and platinumed. Pretty fun!
My little pony - another great experience with my daughter. Game was pretty ok too!
Re: Random: Influencer Brings Bedlam to New York City After Promising Free PS5s
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 486
More TotK, got that Sword ๐ done another temple so two more to go, then see if I can start the end run or if I need to upgrade some more.
NFS Unbound - got some collectibles and such left, then that shiny Platinum is mine ๐
After that is either the campaign in CoD cold war or Alan Wake. Looking forward to them both. Might also start the Ascentโฆ ๐
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2023?
The Ascent is a nice addition for me. Also guessing Im playing My little pony with my daughter ๐ hopefully its an easy platinum ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 485
Mainly Zelda TotK (will be for a while) and some NFS Unbound and Apex in between.
Oh and me and my younger kid double dipped Peppa Pig for two shiny Platinums. Awesome! The experience, not the game ๐
Re: Hands On: Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Shows Early Promise, But May Not Have Staying Power
Not going to pay extra for this game but since its on GamePass Iโll play it for a bit and see if I like it.
Re: Need for Speed: Most Wanted Remake Seemingly Outed by Voice Actor
That would be awesome, most wanted is very good. Would prefer a remake of Underground 2 but maybe we can have both? ๐
Re: EA Sports UFC 5 Will Break Noses, Drop Jaws on PS5
I play UFC 4 from time to time, but only stand and Bang online as thats where the game shines and its really fun! Looking forward to the next game ๐๐ฅ
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 483
Mainly Zelda TofK, which of course is great.
Also enjoying NFS Unbound more than I thought, simple but pretty fun arcade racer
Re: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Reportedly in Early Development
If they do a good job Im all for it, love that game and have been meaning to replay it but havent gotten around to it so good news for me ๐ still take Jackdaw for a cruise sometimes, very relaxing and the shanties are awesome!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
I finished Zelda the Minish Cap. Pure magic, loved it.
Now on to Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. Just a couple of hours in but love it already, despite hating the breaking weapons ๐
I want to play FF 16 as well but will wait a bit ๐ If I can keep myself away from it that it ๐ฌ
Re: PS Plus Premium's Killzone: Liberation Adds PS5, PS4 Trophies to Underappreciated Shooter
Never played this so was planning to give it a try. Extra bonus with added trophies ๐
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 481
CoD MW 2 - finished the campaign. Pretty good, didnt enjoy it as much as MW but still good blockbuster action fun.
Zelda the Minish Cap - never played this and after a couple of hours Im enjoying it a lot. Good old school Zelda ๐ and, when Im finished with it its time to start Tears of the Kingdom!