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I saw Rat King in No Return and instantly want to play it less because he still terrifies me.

@LifeGirl I feel like they intentionally made Ramsey look younger for the first season, and they can do a lot to "age up" an actor/actress. "Dina" also doesn't look as old in other photos as the one used in this article. I think we will be ok.

@LifeGirl don't forget we have a time jump!

This looks way better than I anticipated!

Hoping for a new trophy list!

The story of P3 is so bleak but so good! And that sad face from Koro-chan in the clip.

@Nei really hoping that "one" will pop when I turn the game back on, although the fight wasn't too bad. Did you finish it? How long was the DLC?

This looks like a lot of fun!

Koro-chan is my favorite, closely ranked with Akihiko.

I felt like Strikers was a great experience to "join the cast on summer break!" And this is just not needed, and not for $60+DLC either, sadly. I'm still torn on purchasing this to support Persona or not.

@RPGGuy that or how many times do Cloud & Sephiroth run their swords right through every Shinra soldier they come across?

Mitsuru & Chie always tied for best girl for me!

The first game was a real delight. Some sections toward the end could get laughably complex. I hope the sequel is more of the same but also a better platinum trophy hunt.

XVI is truly a masterpiece, all things change, even FF. I got my turn-based itch scratched sufficiently this year by Octopath 2 and Sea of Stars.

Ughhhh I looooooove Sanada senpai!

What a wholesome article

@Bentleyma that's what I couldn't quite place, it looks super similar to Trials of Mana!

I am okay with remakes actually being remakes and not just prettier versions of the exact same story. I loved what Square did with FF7R.

This list isn't bad at all! Except a PVP trophy, but oh well, shouldn't be too hard to get five kills.

@Shinnok789 oh man I forgot about the RMA! That takes me way back!

I know D4 will be a lot of fun, haters gonna hate. Love the song choice too.

Ah man, the billions of hours I spent playing Theme Park as a kid. Thanks!

Not gonna lie I almost bought it for Switch even though I have Persona 5 and P5 Royal on PS4. This is a win overall for fans of the series!

What if I'm in premium now but want to move to extra next year, can I buy the extra at a discount now?

@UltimateOtaku91 agree, this lack of 40K 60FPS is disappointing given we are barely into a new console generation. I'm wondering if optimization will help in the coming years.

Absolutely cannot wait! I loved the combat of the first game, it's so addictive!

Yessssss I loved the first Silent Hill movie! I didn't mind the second one, just didn't grab me as much. Hopefully the soundtrack is great, too!

@thefourfoldroot1 too funny. Yes, I can definitely relate to that as well!

@thefourfoldroot1 I've been eagerly awaiting a deep price drop for DQXI: S so this was music to my ears. Will happily (yet slowly) plat this title a second time.

Literal tears of joy at how much Suiko-goodness we will be bathing in next year!

I'm not sure I'd prefer this over my iPad with a dual shock. And I understand why it doesn't work with cases but who wants to pull their case off for a quick gaming session?

This looks adorable af.

Speaking of Sega liking subscription model, do we know how the royalty structure works for games on PS+ and Gamepass? I've wondered for some time.

@Cikajovazmaj and a subset of the population will also determine that a product is never worth the price being asked for it. I have bought several Mario Karts over the years, I refuse to pay $60 or even $40 for Mario Kart on Switch.

I would also like to add I bought Deathloop on black friday for $20 and still haven't unwrapped it. XD

This has no written all over it. And I used to be a huge Star Ocean fan.

Unrelated yeah because you killed everyone off!

Seriously though I loved those movies. Especially the first one.

@CJD87 awesome, that is very reaffirming to hear. I am excited to dive in! Will look up a few builds.

@CJD87 I bought the first game since it's deeply discounted right now. How would you compare this in terms of gameplay and difficulty to Hollow Knight? That was definitely a GOTY contender for me!

Wild arms!! :swoon:

This is a great starting list!

Thank you for this review. I think games like this are why I struggle with assigning point values to game reviews. For example, this week you gave Eiyuden Chronicles a 6, which I am loving for its similarly relaxing nature after 100 hours with Elden Ring, but this seemingly distraction of a game scores 33% higher at an 8. This isn't an attack on your system, just a random musing. I appreciate the content!

I'm about 6 hours in and it's good, simple fun. Day one purchase for me to support these devs breathing life back into the suiko-verse.

There is a correlation for sure between the number of people who, at this point, buy souls games and know they will complete them. Whereas I'm sure GOW has had at least 10x as many players, many of whom have no interest in difficult optional fights or collecting every tedious raven for a platinum trophy. In short, souls fans know what they're in for.

I definitely rushed this story knowing how easy the cleanup for the platinum would be post-game. Also kinda rushed so I didn't feel as bad starting Elden Ring!

@Richnj right, I think we all do at some point, play a character who doesn't look like us. The "step in the right direction" is providing those options. I have no problem "role playing" a character in a game, I've been playing RPGs for over 30 years. I appreciate your willingness to engage in a discussion about it, and hope you (and I) can continue to evaluate the lens in with which we view the world.

@Richnj thank you for your comment. Not needed but glad is a step in the right direction. I assume you are a white male like me. We have had no problem seeing people that look like us. On the flip side, I wouldn’t feel as “right” playing as a female character in a co-op game I would play with my boyfriend. So no, not needed, but glad.

Having the option to customize Aloy or any MC is also a step in the right direction. Aloy could have been a POC just as easily as she was white. Not a faux pas necessarily but somewhat groan-worthy that we have yet another white protagonist saving the world. I guess at least she’s a minority in the sense that she’s a clone. 😅

@Richnj sure. You picked a great example, because Aloy has been panned for years as a white savior to a group of mostly non-white people that are also referred to as savages in-game. This type of micro aggression in gaming is what we are trying to move away from.

@Richnj but representation is needed, in all forms. Race, sexuality, gender identity. Normalize seeing non-white cisgender people in gaming without it needing to even be a topic we're "debating."

I've had zero issues so far on a PS5, no need to wait to pick up this masterpiece. I will admit to a couple annoying platforming drop offs but when I slowed down I progressed just fine.

@Bentleyma talk with your dollars. Don't spend it, these sale prices are too high.

Persona 5 Strikers is such a phenomenal game, I loved getting the platinum and finishing the game on Merciless difficulty! RE8 and Returnal in 2022. Good list!