I caved and bought it (for a discounted price) and I can say the one technical issue I've had in my first few hours is the game literally freezing for a few seconds during some fights with larger enemies. It's not been enough to make me swear it off completely but enough for me to leave it until there's been a patch to see if it's been fixed. Generally it has been enjoyable so far though.
I've read this review, middling 6, and watched one review on Youtube that sung the games praises highly (though that was on PC) so I'll keep an eye on it but I need to see more gameplay before I decide to buy.
@AdamNovice I'm the same, I played it when it first launched on PC but then missed all of the content updates since then, so I just don't even know where to start.
Up there with the best as one of my favourite games of all time. It didn't feel like I was completing all the side content for the purpose of completing it, I was just so enthralled with the world and the setting that I would still be there if I hadn't pulled myself away for other games.
I absolutely applaud the addition of new content without asking for further payment, and I often see myself going back to games I've finished if an update is substantial enough (GOW:R being the biggest recent one) but I can see how it could frustrate completionists.
@Ravix I would definitely appreciate additional streaming games. It's annoying having to connect my Portal to my PS5 to play a game that I could stream direct to the PS5, but I have to have it downloaded because you can't stream games to the PS5 and play them on the Portal.
I loved the base game, this is an absolute buy for me, and hopefully if it's priced right more people will give it a go and go back to play Rogue City.
Already own and have put a lot of time into Diablo IV, Jusant looks interesting and I will give KOF a go but I don't expect it to grab me. Decent month though.
@DaveTheRave We've all been there, do you wait and not get to play the game soon, or do you bite and risk it? Luckily I got the physical at a good price so if it does go on Plus I can just sell it.
Just work on making great games, not looking at what other great games have done and copying them. FF has its own identity that it's sort of diluted in the last few games, but I wouldn't want the next one to be a copy of Clair Obscur, I want something unique.
I am knee-deep in a soulslike obsession at the moment, and I am clamouring for any game that does something different to pull me out of it. I'm really starting to burn out on the formula.
But seriously, I feel sorry for everyone who had to work hard on this and likely knew it wasn't amounting to anything worthwhile, who may now find themselves without a job through no fault of their own. I hope they can find something else quick enough.
He did a fantastic job for what he was hired for, he deserves the praise he's getting. How long (or short) he worked on it doesn't detract from the quality of the end result.
Love that they get properly rewarded for the results of their hard work. It's a great game (that I am yet to finish) so they deserve every sale they get.
@Ainu20 I thought the same, it sounds more like they're separating themselves from the competition of Switch 2 and that they're more focused on the TV experience of home console gaming.
The only one I would be interested in is Eiyuden Chronicle, which I already have on Switch (though the performance is dreadful, so I might swap over and play on PS5)
@TheFakulty Mine's just giving me the option to play it when I look on the PS App so I assume it's just an update if you already own it. Not at my PS5 currently to check though.
She's an actor doing a job. By all means if she does a bad job then you can comment, but it's not as if she has control over the story or the type of character she portrays. Personally I'm very excited as ND have yet to let me down from a gameplay standpoint, and their storytelling is top notch in my opinion.
The majority of games I buy digital, but this is ridiculous. If this was an online multiplayer title (as in one without an offline option) then I kind of get it, seeing as internet access is needed to actually play the game at all, so requiring internet access to download before starting isn't any different. Any single-player game should be able to be played on a console not connected to the internet, otherwise you're not selling a game, you're selling a frisbee that allows you to download a game.
Lots more unsuspecting Balatro addicts incoming, welcome to the club everyone. We have meetings every Thursday (or at least we would, if any of us could stop playing Balatro)
I enjoyed the first game, so I am very interested in the sequel. My personal hang-ups about not experiencing everything in the game will have to step aside by the sounds of it.
Nothing in particular to interest me this month, but being able to stream Hogwarts Legacy direct to my Portal will be nice. Not finished the first part of Lost Records yet so might play part 2 once I do get round to finishing it.
I mostly use mine for upcoming releases (so I know when preorders go live and I can check the price easily) or DLC for games I have and might consider them if they drop cheap enough. Because of this I rarely go above 10 games, but having a limit seems arbitrary.
You're free to have an opinion, and if you don't like something, vote with your wallet/reviews and leave it there. Threatening or harassing people will only work to get you in trouble.
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Re: Wuchang Tech Issues Acknowledged, First Patch Coming Soon
I caved and bought it (for a discounted price) and I can say the one technical issue I've had in my first few hours is the game literally freezing for a few seconds during some fights with larger enemies. It's not been enough to make me swear it off completely but enough for me to leave it until there's been a patch to see if it's been fixed. Generally it has been enjoyable so far though.
Re: Mini Review: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5) - Decent Souls-Like Suffers Technically
I've read this review, middling 6, and watched one review on Youtube that sung the games praises highly (though that was on PC) so I'll keep an eye on it but I need to see more gameplay before I decide to buy.
Re: This PS5, PS4 Shooter Does Live-Service Right, Next Big Warframe DLC Out This Year
@AdamNovice I'm the same, I played it when it first launched on PC but then missed all of the content updates since then, so I just don't even know where to start.
Re: Poll: 5 Years Later, What Do You Think of Ghost of Tsushima?
Up there with the best as one of my favourite games of all time. It didn't feel like I was completing all the side content for the purpose of completing it, I was just so enthralled with the world and the setting that I would still be there if I hadn't pulled myself away for other games.
Re: Reaction: Sony's PS5 Games Keep Getting Better After Launch, and Often for Free
I absolutely applaud the addition of new content without asking for further payment, and I often see myself going back to games I've finished if an update is substantial enough (GOW:R being the biggest recent one) but I can see how it could frustrate completionists.
Re: Astro Bot Has Added Its Most Wanted Cameo in Huge PS5 Update
Finally (fantasilly?) Square allowed then to put some of their iconic characters in the game! Why did it take so long?
Re: 'We're Just Getting Started': Sony Marks 15 Years of PS Plus with Future Pledge
@Ravix I would definitely appreciate additional streaming games. It's annoying having to connect my Portal to my PS5 to play a game that I could stream direct to the PS5, but I have to have it downloaded because you can't stream games to the PS5 and play them on the Portal.
Re: There's Unfinished Business in Robocop: Rogue City's Standalone Expansion on PS5
I loved the base game, this is an absolute buy for me, and hopefully if it's priced right more people will give it a go and go back to play Rogue City.
Re: Stop Killing Games Fights to Stop Publishers from Revoking Access to Full-Price Products
Signed, it's a necessary step in consumer rights.
Re: Mini Review: Into the Restless Ruins (PS5) - An Inventive Spin on Roguelike Dungeon Crawling
I have been playing this on the Switch for a few weeks, it feels like a cross between Loop Hero and Vampire Survivors. I've been loving it!
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025?
Already own and have put a lot of time into Diablo IV, Jusant looks interesting and I will give KOF a go but I don't expect it to grab me. Decent month though.
Re: Two Point Museum's First DLC Pack Will Have You Curating the Perfect D&D Exhibit
@DaveTheRave We've all been there, do you wait and not get to play the game soon, or do you bite and risk it? Luckily I got the physical at a good price so if it does go on Plus I can just sell it.
Re: Two Point Museum's First DLC Pack Will Have You Curating the Perfect D&D Exhibit
This will likely be a purchase for my wife soon, she loves the Two Point games.
Re: Square Enix 'Aware' of Clair Obscur's Success, Ponders Turn-Based RPG Revival
Just work on making great games, not looking at what other great games have done and copying them. FF has its own identity that it's sort of diluted in the last few games, but I wouldn't want the next one to be a copy of Clair Obscur, I want something unique.
Re: Phantom Blade Zero Dev Reiterates Yet Again That PS5 Stunner Is Not a Soulslike
I am knee-deep in a soulslike obsession at the moment, and I am clamouring for any game that does something different to pull me out of it. I'm really starting to burn out on the formula.
Re: MindsEye Studio Confirms Its Layoff Process Has Started
But seriously, I feel sorry for everyone who had to work hard on this and likely knew it wasn't amounting to anything worthwhile, who may now find themselves without a job through no fault of their own. I hope they can find something else quick enough.
Re: MindsEye Studio Confirms Its Layoff Process Has Started
@Dalamar surprised pikachu face
Did I do it right?
Re: Actor Charlie Cox Feels Like a 'Total Fraud' After Expedition 33's Success
He did a fantastic job for what he was hired for, he deserves the praise he's getting. How long (or short) he worked on it doesn't detract from the quality of the end result.
Re: Two-Week Holiday, Bonus, Switch 2 for All Lies of P Devs After Game Sells 3 Million Units
Love that they get properly rewarded for the results of their hard work. It's a great game (that I am yet to finish) so they deserve every sale they get.
Re: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Deep in Development by 'Team That Truly Cares'
So it's not being made by Ubisoft then?
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Teases Big Improvements for Future Updates
The game is great, it doesn't need anything new (although a photo mode would be nice) so I'm happy with whatever they decide to do with it.
Re: Borderlands 4 a $70 PS5 Game, Offers $100 and $130 Versions Too
After Randy's oh so well considered comments, I will be waiting until it's inevitably on PS Plus.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025?
Having to say "game" in the premium poll is upsetting, Sony really not putting any effort into making it worth the money.
Re: Switch 2 Can't Achieve a Great Experience on Big Screens, PS5 Boss Implies
@EVIL-C Yeah Sony (and others) really haven't learnt their lesson with that.
Re: Switch 2 Can't Achieve a Great Experience on Big Screens, PS5 Boss Implies
@Truegamer79 they went all-in on the multimedia angle, and everyone was like "Nah, I'm good" 🤣
Re: Switch 2 Can't Achieve a Great Experience on Big Screens, PS5 Boss Implies
@Ainu20 I thought the same, it sounds more like they're separating themselves from the competition of Switch 2 and that they're more focused on the TV experience of home console gaming.
Re: 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025 Announced
The only one I would be interested in is Eiyuden Chronicle, which I already have on Switch (though the performance is dreadful, so I might swap over and play on PS5)
Re: Site News: Where's Our MindsEye PS5 Review?
Am I the only one who reads these articles as genuine questions? Like you've lost your review and are asking us to keep an eye out for it.
Re: Beast of Reincarnation Is an Action RPG from Pokémon Studio Game Freak
I love the combination of tech and nature in a game, this is one I will be looking out for, hopefully they do a good job.
Also very optimistic suggesting humanity still has 2000 years until extinction, have they looked around lately?
Re: Third Plague Tale Game Revealed for PS5, Out Next Year
I have my eye on this one, loved the first 2, happy to hear another is on the way.
Re: PlayStation Gets Guilty Gear Dev to Make Insane Marvel Fighting Game for PS5
Arc System Works are one of my favourite fighting game devs, I am very excited to see more of this!
Re: Hi-Fi Rush Studio Reopens, Hiring for New Action Game
"Everybody liked that"
Re: Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5) - A Ruthless Roguelike Reinvention of the Lands Between
I'm fine with just going back to Elden Ring. 238 hours and I'm not slowing down yet. Multiplayer is absolutely not my thing.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for June 2025 Announced
I've been back and forth about getting Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on PS5 or Switch, now I don't have to pick up either, nice.
Re: Ubisoft Game Riders Republic Will Be Made into a Movie, for Some Reason
Original ideas are hard, guys.
Re: The Sinking City Remastered Out Now in Surprise PS5 Launch
@TheFakulty Mine's just giving me the option to play it when I look on the PS App so I assume it's just an update if you already own it. Not at my PS5 currently to check though.
Re: Intergalactic PS5 Star 'Bootcamp-ing' with Neil Druckmann to Ignore the Haters
She's an actor doing a job. By all means if she does a bad job then you can comment, but it's not as if she has control over the story or the type of character she portrays. Personally I'm very excited as ND have yet to let me down from a gameplay standpoint, and their storytelling is top notch in my opinion.
Re: Reaction: Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
The majority of games I buy digital, but this is ridiculous. If this was an online multiplayer title (as in one without an offline option) then I kind of get it, seeing as internet access is needed to actually play the game at all, so requiring internet access to download before starting isn't any different. Any single-player game should be able to be played on a console not connected to the internet, otherwise you're not selling a game, you're selling a frisbee that allows you to download a game.
Re: Plenty of People Are Playing Expedition 33 on PS5, Despite Having to Actually Buy It
An I am one of them. Had to wait until today as I was away, but it's really great and well worth buying.
Re: PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
Lots more unsuspecting Balatro addicts incoming, welcome to the club everyone. We have meetings every Thursday (or at least we would, if any of us could stop playing Balatro)
Re: This Magical PS5 MMO Is Massively Flying Under the Radar
As it's free I'll give it a bash, but I'm likely to drop it like so many other MMOs I've tried.
Re: The Witcher 4 Dev Warns Against Beta Test Scam
At least I know mine is genuine, it came straight from Charlie Projekt and David Red.
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 Wants to Be Much More of an RPG Than the First Game
I enjoyed the first game, so I am very interested in the sequel. My personal hang-ups about not experiencing everything in the game will have to step aside by the sounds of it.
Re: 6 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Nothing in particular to interest me this month, but being able to stream Hogwarts Legacy direct to my Portal will be nice. Not finished the first part of Lost Records yet so might play part 2 once I do get round to finishing it.
Re: PS Portal System Update Out Today, with Big Improvements to PS Plus Cloud Streaming
Cloud streaming is the main way I use the portal now, hopefully they continue to improve it.
Re: Round Up: PS Plus Extra Game Blue Prince Is One of the Highest Rated Puzzlers Ever
I love a good puzzle game, so glad this is reviewing well, can't wait to dive in.
Re: Sony Stealthily Increases the Size of PS5, PS4's Needlessly Restrictive PS Store Wishlist
I mostly use mine for upcoming releases (so I know when preorders go live and I can check the price easily) or DLC for games I have and might consider them if they drop cheap enough. Because of this I rarely go above 10 games, but having a limit seems arbitrary.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Teases Fan-Favourite Sea Dragon's Return
Tri was my first Monster Hunter, I'm looking forward to tackling it again.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds' Huge Title Update 1 Detailed, Here's Everything You Need to Know
Grinding out my high rank armour and weapons, so this gives me another 10 days to get everything I want before they add more stuff I will want.
Re: Ubisoft Will Reportedly Fight for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Anti-Harassment Plan in Place
You're free to have an opinion, and if you don't like something, vote with your wallet/reviews and leave it there. Threatening or harassing people will only work to get you in trouble.