@lazarus11 yeah, that’s a part of the reason I want a fast travel system, there’s nothing interesting to do but dodge zombies in between point A and B. It’s just a bit of a slog, and I really enjoyed 1 and 2. There’s just something off with this one
@lazarus11 for me it’s a lack of fast travel of some sort. When I accept a quest and it wants me to go all the way across the map it makes me want to play something else. I don’t even need fast travel to every safe zone, even just the main hubs would help a lot.
I’m excited to play this mostly because I never got to see the changes b/w the original 1 + 2 and the kiwamis since I never played the originals. I played #3 so I’ll get to see the differences though s time!
If the game doesn’t end with a character crying about how they’re unlovable or how they want someone to take them out so they don’t have to go home it’s a failure 😆
Microsoft has painted themselves into corner here, if they end gamepass now everyone will bail from their platform, so they’re going to ride this until they’re ready to just be a publisher.
Not hating on this game as it will probably be pretty good, but it’s so far from being the most exciting game of ‘26 for me I had forgotten this existed until I saw this article.
Dragon Age was in my personal top 5 for ‘24. I thought it was a lot fun, and it was a fairly easy platinum too. I’m not going to tell anyone that their reasons for not playing it are not valid, but if you’re not opposed to some of the subject matter I think you’ll enjoy it.
I kinda like the silly spin off idea in between mainline releases. It (kinda) fills the void saints row left behind when it comes to over the top silliness.
I could be wrong, but wasn’t Sony counting the codes bundled with ps5s for HZfW as sales for the game? There was a shortage of ps5s at the time, so millions of those sales are due to bundles that people really didn’t want. Well, a lot of them, anyway. I think Sony thinks it’s a bigger hit than it is.
@Wakkawipeout I play indie games, but I need to feel pretty certain there won’t be a physical release in 6 months to a year later before I buy them. I really try to wait for them to wind up on ps+ if I can.
@elvisfan1 how is it cheaper? I paid $79 for Alan wake 2 physical, played it, and sold it on ebay for $60. I wound up paying $20 for something the digital only people paid $70 for. Definitely not cheaper.
Difficulty options? I stink at soulslikes, I was kinda under the impression that this was a bit easier, but it’s not. I’ve wasted $60 at this point as I can’t even get out of the first area 😂
Is the DLC integrated into the base game, or is it a separate thing selected from the main menu? If I remember right Control’s was integrated, and I prefer that.
I’ve had two dualsense controllers with stick drift in 4 years. Zero issues during PS3/PS4 eras. I hope he had a backup controller around just in case!
I’m in the US and subscribed bc there were no other options despite the high cost. It was a great magazine that got me to try some games that weren’t even on my radar. Now there are no options left. This is a sad day for me.
@JB_Whiting same. I chose 7 bc the combat just felt a little off compared to what I’d expect from this genre. The weapons variety was a little lacking too IMO
I feel like HZD is one of those franchises that people sorta like, but nobody’s actually a huge fan of it and that most people are probably a bit puzzled as to why Sony keeps pushing it so hard when nobody is all that excited about the franchise in general. Am I totally off base here?
I’d be surprised if Disney didn’t have something to do with Indy going multi- plat. They want ROI on their IP, and the gamepass users aren’t going to generate that.
After awhile I found myself preferring to solo missions, but the time limit made solo-ing the harder missions pretty much impossible. If they’d make it to where there was no time limit I might jump back in. I know playing solo kinda defeats the purpose, but after playing with randos for awhile I just preferred it.
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Re: Dying Light: The Beast Gets New Game+, Legend Levels, Much More in Massive Update on PS5
@lazarus11 yeah, that’s a part of the reason I want a fast travel system, there’s nothing interesting to do but dodge zombies in between point A and B. It’s just a bit of a slog, and I really enjoyed 1 and 2. There’s just something off with this one
Re: Dying Light: The Beast Gets New Game+, Legend Levels, Much More in Massive Update on PS5
@lazarus11 for me it’s a lack of fast travel of some sort. When I accept a quest and it wants me to go all the way across the map it makes me want to play something else. I don’t even need fast travel to every safe zone, even just the main hubs would help a lot.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Getting Sick of Sony's Supposedly 'Samey' Approach to Story Telling?
To be fair, God of War has ALWAYS been about vengeance and grief
Re: Round Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2025?
A dynasty warriors remake is really kinda weird if you think about it…. Every entry has been a remake of sorts
Re: Avatar PS5 Seems Like a Game Worth Going Back To, Third DLC Confirmed
I really tried to like this game, and while it looked amazing the combat wasn’t fun and it was just kinda boring
Re: Yakuza Kiwami 3 Seemingly Leaked on Dev Website
I’m excited to play this mostly because I never got to see the changes b/w the original 1 + 2 and the kiwamis since I never played the originals. I played #3 so I’ll get to see the differences though s time!
Re: Preview: How The Smiths Shaped Suda51's Wildest World Yet in Romeo Is a Dead Man
If the game doesn’t end with a character crying about how they’re unlovable or how they want someone to take them out so they don’t have to go home it’s a failure 😆
Re: 'The Tension Is Hurting a Lot of People': Ex-Bethesda Boss Speaks Out on Subs Like Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has painted themselves into corner here, if they end gamepass now everyone will bail from their platform, so they’re going to ride this until they’re ready to just be a publisher.
Re: Preview: Why 007 First Light Is the Most Exciting Game of 2026
Not hating on this game as it will probably be pretty good, but it’s so far from being the most exciting game of ‘26 for me I had forgotten this existed until I saw this article.
Re: MindsEye Is Comfortably the Worst Reviewed PS5 Game of 2025
I bought it. Enough people have said it’s pretty good AND it’s an easy platinum. Hopefully they’ll be releasing some patches before I get to it.
Re: GTA 4 Could Be Getting a PS5 Port to Help Ease the Wait for the Next Game
GTA IV was my favorite, day one purchase if they do it
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
I really don’t see why anyone has a problem with this. You can resell a cd key. No disc, no resell, so I’m still happy.
Re: Xbox Is Stepping Up Its Backwards Compatibility Efforts Again, to the Envy of PS5 Fans
I just want a way to play Scarface without tracking down a ps2 or an xbox
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
Can’t wait, I’ve never been disappointed in a BL game. Dialogue and story, ok, but I’m not really playing for that. Give me crazy guns!!!
Re: Capcom Celebrates Dragon's Dogma 2's 1st Anniversary, But There's Still No Sign of an Expansion
Dark Arisen came out some length of time after DD, iirc
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows?
The game looks gorgeous, and I like big open worlds so I’m definitely going to play it. I’ve got to get through KCD2 first, though
Re: Preview: Atomfall Proves a Must-Play Mystery on PS5, PS4
I watched some gameplay on YT, I think I’m going to wait for reviews first. The lack of traditional quests concerns me a bit.
Re: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for March 2025 Announced
Dragon Age was in my personal top 5 for ‘24. I thought it was a lot fun, and it was a fairly easy platinum too. I’m not going to tell anyone that their reasons for not playing it are not valid, but if you’re not opposed to some of the subject matter I think you’ll enjoy it.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
I kinda like the silly spin off idea in between mainline releases. It (kinda) fills the void saints row left behind when it comes to over the top silliness.
Re: Reaction: The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
I enjoy hearing about games that I otherwise never would’ve known about. Btw, I would dispute Astro Bot’s GotY status.
Re: Days Gone Dev Says It Still Plans to Create 'Cool Sh*t' for PS5 After Live Service Cancellation
We could’ve got a days gone sequel, but instead we get nothing. Sony makes no money. Dumb all the way around.
Re: Resident Evil 6 Appears Set for a PS5 Port
I’ll play it, I only got a few hours into it the first time, kinda regret not finishing
Re: Talking Point: PS5 Saves Video Clips When You Earn Trophies - Do You Leave That Feature On?
I set mine up to do just platinums that way I don’t have to rifle through thousands of screenshots to get to the ones I took myself
Re: Horizon Hatred Simmers Once More As Sony Announces Movie Adaptation
I could be wrong, but wasn’t Sony counting the codes bundled with ps5s for HZfW as sales for the game? There was a shortage of ps5s at the time, so millions of those sales are due to bundles that people really didn’t want. Well, a lot of them, anyway. I think Sony thinks it’s a bigger hit than it is.
Re: Talking Point: Is PlayStation Right in Saying PC Isn't a 'Major Risk' to Console Business?
I don’t have time to keep up with a PC, I think. I prefer a plug and play option. That’s just me.
Re: Game of the Year: Liam's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2024
@CVCubbington yes, keep going, it gets darker, more claustrophobic and filled with dread. It’s a bit of a slow burn.
Re: Game of the Year: Liam's Top 5 PS5 Games of 2024
Great list, no argument here. I’d probably put dragon age in my top 5, personally.
Re: Physical Media Just Can't Catch a Break Right Now
@Wakkawipeout I play indie games, but I need to feel pretty certain there won’t be a physical release in 6 months to a year later before I buy them. I really try to wait for them to wind up on ps+ if I can.
Re: Physical Media Just Can't Catch a Break Right Now
@elvisfan1 how is it cheaper? I paid $79 for Alan wake 2 physical, played it, and sold it on ebay for $60. I wound up paying $20 for something the digital only people paid $70 for. Definitely not cheaper.
Re: Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Patch Adds Challenge Mode, Maps, Free Armour
Difficulty options? I stink at soulslikes, I was kinda under the impression that this was a bit easier, but it’s not. I’ve wasted $60 at this point as I can’t even get out of the first area 😂
Re: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (PS5) - PlayStation Classics Return in a Deserved Revival
@BrotherFilmriss lazily, I was hoping for a couple of easy “basically just play the game” platinums, oh well 😂
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2024?
@Balaam_ for reasons like that I only really care if I have the platinum and I don’t sweat the 100%. It would drive me crazy otherwise 😂
Re: PS5 Pro Is Not Compatible with PS5 Slim Face Plates
Any 3rd parties picking up the slack here? I was able to get black plates for my PS5 almost immediately after launch.
Re: Here Are 10 Great PS5 Horror Games to Play This Halloween
Playing silent hill 2 remake and aliens dark descent for my October gaming
Re: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House (PS5) - Stellar DLC Paints a Path Forward for the Remedy Universe
Is the DLC integrated into the base game, or is it a separate thing selected from the main menu? If I remember right Control’s was integrated, and I prefer that.
Re: Random: Surgeon Uses PS5's DualSense Controller in Remote Medical Procedure
I’ve had two dualsense controllers with stick drift in 4 years. Zero issues during PS3/PS4 eras. I hope he had a backup controller around just in case!
Re: Tencent, Guillemot Family Reportedly Considering Ubisoft Buyout
@Jrs1 nope, not just you. Avatar was the only one I really didn’t like. I’m playing and enjoying SW:O now.
Re: Until Dawn PS5 Remake's New Ending Leaked, May Hint at Possible Sequel
“Until Dusk” is what I think it’ll be called
Re: Random: God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes Thousands of 'Helpful' Dialogue Lines
Now if they can only remove all of the Atreus bits…
Re: PLAY, the Last Bastion of PlayStation Print Media, Has Reached Its Final Issue
I’m in the US and subscribed bc there were no other options despite the high cost. It was a great magazine that got me to try some games that weren’t even on my radar. Now there are no options left. This is a sad day for me.
Re: Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Can we get a Tsushima announcement??? Geez
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
@JB_Whiting same. I chose 7 bc the combat just felt a little off compared to what I’d expect from this genre. The weapons variety was a little lacking too IMO
Re: Sony Priming 'Even Less Exciting' PS5 Remaster for State of Play
I feel like HZD is one of those franchises that people sorta like, but nobody’s actually a huge fan of it and that most people are probably a bit puzzled as to why Sony keeps pushing it so hard when nobody is all that excited about the franchise in general. Am I totally off base here?
Re: Soapbox: I Spent 3 Days with the Concord Trophy Hunters Who Dedicated Their Lives to Unlocking the PS5, PC Platinum
This story will be hilarious when this game goes F2P
Re: Reaction: It's Time for Xbox to Tell Us Which Games It's Bringing to PS5, and Which Games It Isn't
I’d be surprised if Disney didn’t have something to do with Indy going multi- plat. They want ROI on their IP, and the gamepass users aren’t going to generate that.
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom?
@Deityjester that would be a great solution
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom?
After awhile I found myself preferring to solo missions, but the time limit made solo-ing the harder missions pretty much impossible. If they’d make it to where there was no time limit I might jump back in. I know playing solo kinda defeats the purpose, but after playing with randos for awhile I just preferred it.
Re: Phantom Blade Zero Dev Denies 'Nobody Needs Xbox' Quote as Outrage Over PS5 Exclusivity Brews
Developers don’t need Xbox. Xbox needs developers.
Re: Sony to Establish Brand New PS Studios Team for PS5 Sci-Fi Action Game
@thefourfoldroot1 tax write off, maybe?
Re: Deals: Sony Goes for the Jugular with Humongous PS5, PSVR2 Discounts in USA
PS5 Pro incoming