cross-gen games usually take 2 years to go away for AAA and first party stuff but maybe it'll be longer this time due to the console shortage
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:05 (two years ago) link
longer for japanese games especially with the localization delay added in e.g. persona 5 and yakuza 0 are both PS3 games that came out in english in 2017
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:06 (two years ago) link
Totally forgot those were PS3-era! crazy. like GTA V
― Nhex, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:46 (two years ago) link
atlus will definitely release their PS4 game in 2025
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 15:51 (two years ago) link
So Bloodborne aside, what was the first big must-have AAA game that was PS4 exclusive?
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:32 (two years ago) link
Uncharted 4 came out in May 2016.
― Shower Farts (Leee), Friday, 17 December 2021 16:36 (two years ago) link
yeah it was that or FF15 in late 2016 depending on your proclivities
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:40 (two years ago) link
i guess it depends on whether you mean exclusive to playstation or exclusive to the new consoles
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:42 (two years ago) link
Exclusive to new Playstation is what I'm thinking. That is, a reason to get a Playstation specifically rather than just a new console/PC, period. Like, are the new Xboxes hard to get? I guess not, because I think I can order one on Amazon right now.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:52 (two years ago) link
Spiderman 2 is the actual answer for what the first big PS5-only game is going to be. i think it's due out in 2023
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:55 (two years ago) link
the cheaper xbox model is easier to get than a PS5, the full-on one is about the same deal i think
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 16:56 (two years ago) link
i did a tally of what, with PS+, I'll be immediately playing on the PS5 (coming today theoretically!):Demon SoulsSpider MoralesBugsnaxAstro’s PlayroomSubnautica (upgraded)Control (upgraded)MaquetteManeaterOvercookedDestiny 2Plague TaleOddworld: SoulstormMortal Shell (upgraded)Radiohead gameElden Ring (Late February)
Equally, or maybe even more interesting, I'll have access to an extensive digital PS4 library that should hopefully instaload once I put everything on an external 5tb drive:AbsolverAbzuAlien IsolationBinding of IsaacBioshock CollectionBioshock InfiniteBloodborneBroken AgeCelesteDark Souls 2Dark Souls 3Day of the Tentacle Remastered Grim Fandango RemasteredDays GoneDead CellsDead NationDead Rising 2Death StrandingDivinity: Original SinDoomDragon Quest 11Enter the GungeonEverybody’s Gone to the RaptureFezFinal Fantasy VII RemakeFinal Fantasy XVFirewatchFlowerFuriGod of WarGod of War IIIHitman 2HohokumHollow KnightHorizon Chase TurboHorizon Zero DawnInsideInvisible IncJackbox Party PackJourneyJust Cause 3 and 4Last of UsLimboLumoMega Man LegacyMetal Gear Solid 5Mortal Kombat XNier: AutonomaNiohOuter WildsPac Man Championship Edition 2Persona 5Pixeljunk Shooter UltimatePyreRayman LegendsRed Dead 2Rez InfiniteRocket LeagueSalt and SanctuarySekiroShadow of MordorShadow of Tomb RaiderShadow of the ColossusSniper Elite 4Sonic ManiaSound ShapesSpelunkySpider ManSteamworld DigSuper Meat BoyTearaway UnfoldedThumperTitan SoulsTransistorUncharted 4Uncharted CollectionUntil DawnValkyria ChroniclesWhat Remains of Edith FinchWipeout CollectionWitcher 3The WitnessXCom 2Yakuza 0Yoku’s Island Express
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 17 December 2021 17:13 (two years ago) link
My next on deck list:Nioh 213 Sentinels: Aegis RimReturnalDisco ElysiumPsychonauts 2
And the maybes:Ghost of TsushimaRatchet and Clank: Rift ApartDeathloopChicoryCyberpunk 2077Last of Us 2Shovel KnightDoom EternalNi No Kuni 2Dark Souls RemasteredLast of Us 2
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 17 December 2021 17:14 (two years ago) link
presuming the upscaling and the drastically reduced loadtimes are real, i think it'll be worth it. TBRR, this is all about elden ring tho.
ohhhhhhhh elden ring
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 17:26 (two years ago) link
ni no kuni 2 wasn't very good sadly, you can feel the exact moment where they ran out of dev time and had to copy&paste/palette swap their way into a full length game, and it's only like 10-15 hours in
― ciderpress, Friday, 17 December 2021 17:35 (two years ago) link
That was my take on the first one, I had heard it improved? Guess not.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Friday, 17 December 2021 17:50 (two years ago) link
You held out on Last of Us 2?? yeah i guess it was "controversial" but a masterpiece imo
― Nhex, Friday, 17 December 2021 20:40 (two years ago) link
that's next for me after dark souls 2.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 20:59 (two years ago) link
TLOU2, the game so nice forks listed it twice.
(Also, yay Chicory! Although that just got announced for Switch, too.)
― Shower Farts (Leee), Friday, 17 December 2021 21:20 (two years ago) link
Some PS4 games on my radar as possible PS5 purchases:
Heavenly Bodies: A nice couch co-op option.Solar Ash: Journey meets Jet Set Radio?Chorvs: The space combat seems fun.Death's Door: Play as a tough little goth crow in this Zelda-like.Rider's Republic: I enjoyed the demo for this.Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Everyone I know who's played it has liked it more than they thought they would.TOEM (PS5 only): Seems like it might be the "A Short Hike" of this year? Short but adorable and memorable. "Chicory"'s also a contender in that department.
― reggae mike love (polyphonic), Friday, 17 December 2021 23:06 (two years ago) link
My bf bought himself a PS5, so far this is the only game that has caught my attention: Stray
― emil.y, Friday, 17 December 2021 23:18 (two years ago) link
Yeah, Is that the cat one? I could have sworn there a couple of cat video games coming out. both looked pretty good. This one is also coming out on PS4!
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 17 December 2021 23:40 (two years ago) link
Ooh, what's the other cat one, do you remember? (This is a cat one too, yes.)
― emil.y, Saturday, 18 December 2021 00:18 (two years ago) link
I am a new PS4 owner and I enjoyed to buy God Of War for $10 today
I will not play it until I complete Bloodborne though
― flamboyant goon tie included, Saturday, 18 December 2021 01:39 (two years ago) link
xpost
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB6eEYtfVsw
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 18 December 2021 02:10 (two years ago) link
As it happens, i never got through the first Last of Us. I love the attempt to get better writing and voice acting but the naughty dog playstyle somehow never clicked for me.
So far, the speed and clarity of the system are impressive. Demons Souls holds up well and is just as frustrating as remembered.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Saturday, 18 December 2021 23:55 (two years ago) link
Time to break this down for those who are complaining:Simply put--- The chip shortage/ Scalping/fast selling of the systems are causing Sony to make more PS4 PROS in order to still allow consumers to play most of the new games that are coming out in the mean time. 1/2— DBGTX🐝🇩🇴 (@DBGTX_YT) January 12, 2022
― groovypanda, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 14:23 (two years ago) link
Well, no not quite. They're not making more Pro models, those were discontinued at the start of 2021 and they're not coming back. The only PS4 model they still produce is the 500GB Slim, and that's still going to be the case. I don't think they're even accelerating production on those, they're just postponing the discontinuation, which was going to be some time in 2022 and now isn't.
― JimD, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:10 (two years ago) link
Got myself a fancy OLED telly but now I kind of want a PS5 of course. Looks like I'll have to wait.
― Urbandn hope all ye who enter here (dog latin), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:18 (two years ago) link
Some stock around at the moment (especially if you are - or know - a BT broadband customer):
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/video-games-consoles/ps5-uk-stock-restock-today-b1991314.html
― groovypanda, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:29 (two years ago) link
wonder if this is gonna extend the period of cross-gen games for an extra year or two over usual. in past cycles we'd be getting the first big PS5-only games next holiday season
― ciderpress, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 15:33 (two years ago) link
Put me down as a vote for this system. A 5 tb external drive allows for like 250 ps4 games, which is most of what I have been playing. The load speed and lack of “loading updates” bullshit, the speed of access to the shop and video, the quality of the joystick and the general polish on every game has made this well worth the purchase.
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:07 (two years ago) link
“Finished” demons souls and moved on to dark souls but I got guardians of the galaxy and think I might switch over to that because I am getting fromsoft life burn in where I am considering rolling down the subway steps
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:12 (two years ago) link
You like the controller? I'm genuinely considering installing the PS4 version of Elden Ring on PS5 just so I can use the old controller. :/ New one seems so heavy and forward-balanced, hard to hold without gripping in my small hands.
Note that I often play video games while on an exercise bike, which I grant is atypical.
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:16 (two years ago) link
i am not into guardians of the galaxy at all, the controls are about as responsive as an assassin's creed game and it seems to be mostly corridor walking with puzzles designed for cretins.
also, video game writing, there's a lot of it in GOTG and it's bad.
― adam, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:26 (two years ago) link
i was confused by how many people were giving that one the 'no its actually good' treatment. i dont believe it for a second
― ciderpress, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:27 (two years ago) link
I’m usually a PC gamer—I haven’t owned a console since PS2—but bought a used PS4 Pro so I could play Finally Fantasy VII Remake and Ghost of Tsushima. (I didn’t think I had a chance to get a 5, and didn’t want to wait for some indeterminate date until they might be more available). I couldn’t believe that thing: even after thoroughly cleaning the fan and unit, it was as loud as a hair dryer on medium at all times. I had to play exclusively with headphones to block the noise, and even with the home office door closed, my partner could hear it from the apartment kitchen. I kept it for maybe a month before selling it and lucking out on a PS5 invite. So even though I’ve so far mostly played upgraded versions of PS4 games, it’s been a vast improvement: completley silent and quick. Though I did feel a bit guilty that I, someone who doesn’t care very much about consoles, got one while diehard gamers didn’t.
― blatherskite, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:40 (two years ago) link
forks I definitely think you should play the first half of DS1 and then enjoy the entirety DS3, I am flipping out about how good it is
― flamboyant goon tie included, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:43 (two years ago) link
Lol I have played and “beaten” every fromsoft game at least once and most twice already. Just warming up for elden ring. I do like the new joystick though I can’t imagine using it while biking!Sorry to hear that Guardians may have been oversold. Will report back.
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:05 (two years ago) link
But yes, ds3 is a spectacular experience and I walk around in some of those dungeons in my mind in lieu of counting sheep at night.
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:08 (two years ago) link
Looks like even BT have run out!
― Urbandn hope all ye who enter here (dog latin), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:12 (two years ago) link
I'm still shopping for a new USB external for my PS5 - any recommendations? I'm worried about future regret buying an external non-SSD, but damn those SSDs are so much more expensive. Still baffled why people would buy 1TB internal SSD replacements for a tiny increase over the 875GB built-in.
Also, I have access to Demon's Souls and Dark Souls on my seventh-generation consoles. Am I much better off buying the remasters to jump in or is it basically OK just play them on the PS3/Xbox? (Or should I jump to Bloodborne/new entries, screw it?)
― Nhex, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:45 (two years ago) link
The remasters are pretty and 60fps, but honestly there's nothing wrong with the originals. I played Demon's on PS3 (which I borrowed specifically for the occasion) and thought it looked great, but I'm easily satisfied when it comes to graphics.
I guess the main difference will be online play, because PS3 Demon's Souls servers no longer exist, and I can't imagine anyone is playing the non-remastered version of Dark Souls online (if that's even possible).
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:50 (two years ago) link
Is online play a big part of the experience? I thought these were primarily masocore single player action games
― Nhex, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 17:54 (two years ago) link
Yes and no. They can definitely be that, and for me that's the most satisfying way to play the main game (rather than summoning helpers). But all the games have a unique online style:http://darksouls.wikidot.com/online
The main things are summoning people for help, and invading other people's worlds to act as an obstacle/getting invaded by other people. Personally I find invasions to be the best mechanic ever, it's so much more interesting and unpredictable than playing some competitive online game where things are meant to be 'balanced'. But it's also a whole metagame on its own and not really worth getting into until you've played through and gotten comfortable with the single player version.
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 18:08 (two years ago) link
The big difference maker for me is that you respawn and travel with about a five second lag instead of thirty seconds. Over the course of the game, that prevented likely ten hours of sitting and waiting and altered the way I was willing to play (and farm)
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 18:38 (two years ago) link
But the graphic upgrade for demons is fucking huge and really should be seen. The speaker in the joystick (and to a lesser extent the haptic feedback) are tremendously immersive and enjoyable. Plus you can connect headphones directly to the controller which has been a revelation.
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 18:40 (two years ago) link
Tbh I am too skittish a person to really enjoy the pvp experience and pandemic life has only made that worse. The single player game (supported by outside help to murder bosses) has always been my method of gameplay
― i cannot help if you made yourself not funny (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 18:41 (two years ago) link
A friend lent me the Demon's PS5 disc, I should really put it in the machine one of these days
xp, makes sense, thinking back on it I remember the toughest part of getting into pvp was just the nerves due to being observed by another human in a game that's largely solitary. After you get over that the rest works itself out. :)
― change display name (Jordan), Wednesday, 12 January 2022 18:46 (two years ago) link