I like RPGs but this one is very different from what I'm used to playing. That said, I'm totally addicted after playing the demo. Can't wait for release.
Well damn. I'd been having a great day until I saw this news. I wish they could take their time with it and make something that meets expectations. Hopefully it gets picked up again by a team that can get the job done.
All three of the Patapon games hold a very special place in my heart. Bought both of the remasters when they released on ps4, and I am still hopeful for a remaster of the third game as well.
Honestly I think it's a bit late to the party. But if they have the AAA game support to back it up, it can definitely succeed. Without seeing more about the software lineup, I don't see any reason yet to neglect my Quest 2.
I've always seen trophies as a reference for content that I haven't yet seen or difficult tasks that I'll want to accomplish.
If I put in the time to complete the game, it's out of respect for the game and for its developers. I simply can't understand viewing the trophies themselves with any particular importance.
Honestly, I don't care anymore. I feel like this whole situation is a marketing ploy to force people to buy bundled PS5's. Sony has already stated that the PS5 sells at a loss because of it's high manufacturing cost. If they were seriously trying to meet the demand, they're more than competent enough to do it.
I love that stuff like "open-world" and "multiplayer" have become negatives when promoting rpg's nowadays. Games with one or both are either bare-bones or buggy messes, and developers rarely seem to get it right. Ghost of Tsushima is probably the most noteworthy exception in recent times.
Seems like Bioware went above and beyond for this remaster. Then again, if they can't make something new good, they ought to at least not ruin their past successes.
I enjoyed the demo, but it seems to have the same issue as Anthem where the combat is really fun but that's all it has going for it. Technical issues aside, I'd even say Anthem showed a lot more promise.
You would think with how common games-as-a-service is among recent games, that the price of base games would actually decrease on average, to incentivize increased spending on micro-transactions and DLC. From a business perspective, I think the price increase is a poorly thought out decision.
As someone who doesn't like death metal but loves games like Killing Floor, this looks very fun. I hope it comes to VR, since otherwise it seems like a wasted opportunity.
@Kanji-Tatsumi Ubisoft singlehandedly ruined open world games for me. I can still enjoy certain ones, but many times when I see an open world game, it just looks like the same regurgitated formula.
Did some digging after seeing this. I had absolutely zero expectations whatsoever, but it looks incredibly fun. Seems like something I could spend hours upon hours either playing or just listening to on Twitch.
I'm honestly totally okay with this as long as PSVR2 is a major step-up from the first PSVR. Restricting new software to new hardware is hardly a new concept. All this does is set the ball higher for Sony. PSVR2 needs to feel at least as good as the other VR options.
I don't think people realize how much effect the price increase is gonna have on the game developers.
Consider how high expectations are now when a high budget game is released. Remember how many people refunded Anthem and No Man's Sky when they launched at $60? The cacophony around EA's Battlefront 2 before loot boxes were removed? Even the review bombings on great games like Ghost of Tsushima and TLOU2.
Great, now those buyers are gonna be spending at least $10 more on their day one purchases. Every minor bug, low-res texture, translation issue, inconsistency, and voice crack will be scrutinized more than ever. It might be easier for developers of single player games, since they can still recover from a poorly received launch, but if a multiplayer game doesn't have many players, then even lowering the price might not be enough to save it.
TL;DR - Higher Prices, Higher Expectations. My confidence that most games will meet those expectations is very low.
CDPR once again showing the gaming industry what consumer friendly practices look like. I can't imagine any other company that would give its customers a free version upgrade from PS4 to PS5 instead of simply charging full price twice.
@Futureshark For what it's worth, I still enjoyed Anthem as a game. The gameplay and combat was fun, and the world looked pretty. The full game wasn't any better than the beta, which was the problem.
Fallout 76, on the other hand, is a waste of space even in a trash heap.
I wanted to love Anthem when it came out, but I felt like the full release barely built on what was available to players in the beta. The core gameplay loop, especially for me as Interceptor, was hella fun, but the appeal was mostly from me making my own fun instead of doing anything rewarding. I didn't experience all the content in the game, since I stopped playing after a bit over a week, but nothing made me want to continue playing or come back either, since I felt like I got everything I wanted out of the game. Hopefully that will change with this revamp.
@gbanas92 For me it's the exact opposite. I whiff hits in Beat Saber all the time that I know should hit, and it frustrates me to no end. I've tried changing the position of the camera at least a dozen times but it's still always inconsistent. Surprisingly though, I've never suffered from that problem in Audica, with the only thing there giving me trouble being the timing, but that depends more on each song map than the game itself.
I've been playing it for the past week and absolutely love it. Audica is a lot more forgiving than Beat Saber when it comes to hitting targets, which makes it slightly easier in my opinion, but it's also easily just as addicting. Highly recommend to any PSVR owners!
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Re: Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Marches onto PS5, PS4 in 2025
I love everything I see of this game. Can't wait for it to come out.
Re: Quidditch Champions Is the PS5, PS4 Harry Potter Sports Sim You've Been Waiting For
I played it a bit during a closed alpha/beta test.
Controls are almost identical to rocket league, so it handles pretty well.
Re: Unicorn Overlord (PS5) - An Utterly Brilliant Strategy RPG
I fell in love with the demo despite not having any interest beforehand. Very addicting gameplay. Can't wait to play the full release in a few hours.
Re: Brush Up on RPG Unicorn Overlord's Complex Battle System on PS5, PS4
I like RPGs but this one is very different from what I'm used to playing. That said, I'm totally addicted after playing the demo. Can't wait for release.
Re: Amazon, Bandai Namco Take on Genshin Impact with Blue Protocol on PS5
I remember being excited for this game like 4 years ago. Completely forgot about it. The gameplay looked pretty fun and unique for an MMO.
Re: Some of The Callisto Protocol's Death Animations Are Locked Behind the Season Pass
I feel like the devs just picked a very misinterpreted way of saying that the season pass will include new ways for you to die.
Re: Rumour: Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Hit with Huge Delay
Well damn. I'd been having a great day until I saw this news. I wish they could take their time with it and make something that meets expectations. Hopefully it gets picked up again by a team that can get the job done.
Re: Make Friends and Exploit Them in This New Cult of the Lamb Gameplay Trailer
I'm liking everything I see about this one. Glad it's coming out soon!
Re: The Callisto Protocol PS5, PS4 Gameplay Footage Is Gloriously Gory
As soon as I saw him do the stomp, I knew this was gonna be good.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for April 2022 Leaked Early
I've actually always wanted to try Slay The Spire. Looking forward to it!
Re: Poll: We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PSP Games
All three of the Patapon games hold a very special place in my heart. Bought both of the remasters when they released on ps4, and I am still hopeful for a remaster of the third game as well.
Re: Soapbox: Sony's Bet on PSVR2 Is Brave and That's a Brilliant Thing
Honestly I think it's a bit late to the party. But if they have the AAA game support to back it up, it can definitely succeed. Without seeing more about the software lineup, I don't see any reason yet to neglect my Quest 2.
Re: Soapbox: I Think I'm Over Trophies
I've always seen trophies as a reference for content that I haven't yet seen or difficult tasks that I'll want to accomplish.
If I put in the time to complete the game, it's out of respect for the game and for its developers. I simply can't understand viewing the trophies themselves with any particular importance.
Re: PS Plus Games Avoid Weekend Leak for First Time in Five Months
I just assumed all this time that the leaks were intentional so they could gauge community reactions.
Re: Gulp! PS5 Stock Shortages Could Last Until 2023
Honestly, I don't care anymore. I feel like this whole situation is a marketing ploy to force people to buy bundled PS5's. Sony has already stated that the PS5 sells at a loss because of it's high manufacturing cost. If they were seriously trying to meet the demand, they're more than competent enough to do it.
Re: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Brings Cult Hit Visual Novel to PS5, PS4 with Extra Content
Very fitting cover art for the game.
Just Monika.
Re: Tales of Arise Drops Multiplayer for Bigger Focus on Characters, Story
I love that stuff like "open-world" and "multiplayer" have become negatives when promoting rpg's nowadays.
Games with one or both are either bare-bones or buggy messes, and developers rarely seem to get it right. Ghost of Tsushima is probably the most noteworthy exception in recent times.
Re: Sinfeld Remastered Is a Bizarre Dreams Project Being Made into a Real Game for PS5
The weirdest thing is that I don't see "Kojima Productions" written anywhere.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Details All Kinds of Gameplay Improvements to Combat, Mako, Character Creation, and More
Seems like Bioware went above and beyond for this remaster. Then again, if they can't make something new good, they ought to at least not ruin their past successes.
Re: Zenith Is an Anime-Inspired MMO Designed for PSVR
God I hope this is good.
Re: Hands On: Incredibly Rough Outriders Demo Kills Our Hope for This Looter Shooter's Launch
I enjoyed the demo, but it seems to have the same issue as Anthem where the combat is really fun but that's all it has going for it.
Technical issues aside, I'd even say Anthem showed a lot more promise.
Re: PS Plus March 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Announced
I love Remnant from the Ashes! I have so many hours on it on PC, but I always wanted to play it with friends on PS4. Great selection!
Re: Soapbox: PS5 Pricing Is Setting Releases Like Returnal Up to Fail
You would think with how common games-as-a-service is among recent games, that the price of base games would actually decrease on average, to incentivize increased spending on micro-transactions and DLC.
From a business perspective, I think the price increase is a poorly thought out decision.
Re: Demon-Slaying Rhythm Game Metal: Hellsinger Gets New Gameplay in Music Video
As someone who doesn't like death metal but loves games like Killing Floor, this looks very fun.
I hope it comes to VR, since otherwise it seems like a wasted opportunity.
Re: Watch Dogs Legion (PS5) - Bland Open-Worlder at Least Looks and Runs Better
@Kanji-Tatsumi Ubisoft singlehandedly ruined open world games for me.
I can still enjoy certain ones, but many times when I see an open world game, it just looks like the same regurgitated formula.
Re: Fuser 2020 Backstage Pass Kicks Off
The game is amazing, but the add-on costs are seriously no joke. I'm happy they're releasing new songs so soon though.
Re: Fuser (PS4) - A Bold New Frontier for Rhythm Games
Did some digging after seeing this. I had absolutely zero expectations whatsoever, but it looks incredibly fun. Seems like something I could spend hours upon hours either playing or just listening to on Twitch.
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Officially Announced for PS4, Includes All Single-Player DLC and PS5 Enhancements
"I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite remaster on the Citadel!"
Re: PS5 Games Won't Support PSVR, Says Sony
I'm honestly totally okay with this as long as PSVR2 is a major step-up from the first PSVR. Restricting new software to new hardware is hardly a new concept. All this does is set the ball higher for Sony. PSVR2 needs to feel at least as good as the other VR options.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Teaser Site Revealed, New Character Details
Final Fantasy 17-20 character names have just been leaked! Look forward to wonderfully fantastic stories of Joe, Mike, Mary, and Susan!
Re: PS Plus November 2020 PS4 Games Announced, PS5 Game Bugsnax Included
Amazing month. Both are games I've wanted to play but never got around to actually buying.
Re: Sony Admits Not Everyone Will Be Able to Get PS5 At Launch
I'll be happily playing the upcoming titles on PS4 while I wait. No rush Sony!
Re: Poll: What's Your New PlayStation Trophy Level?
Quantity over quality I guess. I've got 4 platinums but still at 300 something. Around 2500 bronze trophies.
Re: Gamers Will Happily Pay $70 for PS5 Games, Argues Analyst
I don't think people realize how much effect the price increase is gonna have on the game developers.
Consider how high expectations are now when a high budget game is released.
Remember how many people refunded Anthem and No Man's Sky when they launched at $60? The cacophony around EA's Battlefront 2 before loot boxes were removed? Even the review bombings on great games like Ghost of Tsushima and TLOU2.
Great, now those buyers are gonna be spending at least $10 more on their day one purchases. Every minor bug, low-res texture, translation issue, inconsistency, and voice crack will be scrutinized more than ever. It might be easier for developers of single player games, since they can still recover from a poorly received launch, but if a multiplayer game doesn't have many players, then even lowering the price might not be enough to save it.
TL;DR - Higher Prices, Higher Expectations. My confidence that most games will meet those expectations is very low.
Re: Dragon's Dogma Anime's First Artwork Is Foreboding, Series Launches on Netflix This September
If the opening is anything other than https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZNbabKjKpA then I'm gonna be disappointed.
Re: PS5 Games Could Cost $10 More Than PS4
To be quite honest, when I look for good value in video games, the only 2K games I think of are the ones in the bargain bin at <$15.
If I'm paying $70 for a game, it better be because I'm buying a bundle with no less than $10 worth of additional content.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Will Look Better on PS5 At Launch, Will Get a Free Next-Gen Update in 2021
CDPR once again showing the gaming industry what consumer friendly practices look like. I can't imagine any other company that would give its customers a free version upgrade from PS4 to PS5 instead of simply charging full price twice.
Re: PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Gets Brand New Gameplay
The World Tier system sounds really interesting! Hadn't even heard of this game before today, so looking forward to seeing more.
Re: Fallout 76 Is Free to Play on PS4 This Weekend
@Futureshark For what it's worth, I still enjoyed Anthem as a game. The gameplay and combat was fun, and the world looked pretty. The full game wasn't any better than the beta, which was the problem.
Fallout 76, on the other hand, is a waste of space even in a trash heap.
Re: Guide: All Free EA Access Games on PS4
Whoa!
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This is worthless!
Re: Replace Your Buster Sword with a Butterfinger for Free Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC
I've always loved Butterfingers. Never had an excuse to buy them in bulk before, but this seems like a worthy cause!
Re: ANTHEM Is Being Reinvented Over the Coming Months, Says BioWare
I wanted to love Anthem when it came out, but I felt like the full release barely built on what was available to players in the beta. The core gameplay loop, especially for me as Interceptor, was hella fun, but the appeal was mostly from me making my own fun instead of doing anything rewarding.
I didn't experience all the content in the game, since I stopped playing after a bit over a week, but nothing made me want to continue playing or come back either, since I felt like I got everything I wanted out of the game. Hopefully that will change with this revamp.
Re: First Yakuza: Like a Dragon Review Is Incredibly Positive
I don't suppose the game also happens to have a cameo of a Famitsu executive?
Re: Game of the Year: Best PSVR Game of 2019
No Sairento or Audica?
Re: Patapon 2 Marching Closer to PS4 Release As Art Hits Sony Servers
Been waiting years. Very happy to see it finally getting ported. Hope the third one isn't too far out now.
Re: Mini Review: Audica - Harmonix's PSVR Rhythm Game Is Right on Target
@gbanas92 For me it's the exact opposite. I whiff hits in Beat Saber all the time that I know should hit, and it frustrates me to no end. I've tried changing the position of the camera at least a dozen times but it's still always inconsistent.
Surprisingly though, I've never suffered from that problem in Audica, with the only thing there giving me trouble being the timing, but that depends more on each song map than the game itself.
Re: Mini Review: Audica - Harmonix's PSVR Rhythm Game Is Right on Target
I've been playing it for the past week and absolutely love it. Audica is a lot more forgiving than Beat Saber when it comes to hitting targets, which makes it slightly easier in my opinion, but it's also easily just as addicting.
Highly recommend to any PSVR owners!
Re: The Disaster That Is Mighty No. 9 Is Being Removed from the Japanese PlayStation Store
@nessisonett 100% Agree, but mostly just because I want to play PT again.
Re: Random: This Hideo Kojima Name Generator Is Steeped in Science and Dice Rolls
Metal Gear?
Psycho Mantis?
You're that ninja.
Re: Long Thought Dead Capcom Title Deep Down Hasn't 'Been Completely Given Up On'
The concept of the game seemed really exciting, so I'd love to see it come out eventually, whether it's on the PS4, 5, 6, or 7.