How could you have any idea when you barely went past the prologue?
I actually thought the same thing originally and gave up. Gave it a shot again months later and decided by the time it was done that it was one of the best games I had ever played. It’s a lot of set up, but once it gets going it’s incredible. You didn’t even scratch the surface of what the game is.
I read the wiki to see if the plot actually starts to make sense and would warrant a re-try. I'm confident in my decision to never touch it again
After being pretty disappointed in God of War Ragnarok and then way more disappointed in Horizon Forbidden West, I’m now well on my way through The Last of Us Part I (PS5). I played the original on PS3, and have the platinum on Last of Us Part II - so I’m familiar enough with the first game and the franchise as a whole - and this PS5 version is fantastic. Everything holds up really well. The encounters are still super tense, the story is as strong as ever.
That’s just a damn fine video game.
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After being pretty disappointed in God of War Ragnarok and then way more disappointed in Horizon Forbidden West, I’m now well on my way through The Last of Us Part I (PS5). I played the original on PS3, and have the platinum on Last of Us Part II - so I’m familiar enough with the first game and the franchise as a whole - and this PS5 version is fantastic. Everything holds up really well. The encounters are still super tense, the story is as strong as ever.
That’s just a damn fine video game.
Coming to PC as well on March 3, I can't wait to do it all again
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I read the wiki to see if the plot actually starts to make sense and would warrant a re-try. I'm confident in my decision to never touch it again
You definitely have to be down with Kojima weirdness. I was on board for the Metal Gear Solid series, hell MGS 3 is definitely in my top 5 of all time. But even that series had lost me at the end.
Death Stranding, I just couldn't do. A little too much Kojima for my tastes
MGS 3 is by far my most favorite Kojima game. I haven't played it in ages but the sniper boss battle is one of my all time great video game memories. When Kojima is on his games are amazing. When he crosses the line from weird to utterly bizarre it can be a turnoff for a lot of gamers.
After being pretty disappointed in God of War Ragnarok and then way more disappointed in Horizon Forbidden West, I’m now well on my way through The Last of Us Part I (PS5). I played the original on PS3, and have the platinum on Last of Us Part II - so I’m familiar enough with the first game and the franchise as a whole - and this PS5 version is fantastic. Everything holds up really well. The encounters are still super tense, the story is as strong as ever.
That’s just a damn fine video game.
I’ve been thinking of picking it up and playing along with the show each week. I think if I can find a sale I’ll have to do it. I haven’t played the original since before part 2 released.
Death Stranding got a lot more interesting gameplay-wise the further you got into it, but the story became even more and more nonsense. Kojima's stuff really doesn't do anything for me anymore.
But I also wouldn't say people who like it have 'bad taste' lol. I'd rather have more Death Stranding's in the game world trying something weird and different than Assassins' Creed twelfth same-y game in fifteen years and Call of Duty 20 and The Last of Us remake of a modern game.
I read the wiki to see if the plot actually starts to make sense and would warrant a re-try. I'm confident in my decision to never touch it again
Which is totally fine. I’m not saying “try it! you’ll like it!” but just pointing out that you did not experience enough of the game to begin to understand why people really love it, so why would you expect to? It’s not for everyone, but it’s a beautiful, weird, and enjoyable game to me.
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Death Stranding got a lot more interesting gameplay-wise the further you got into it, but the story became even more and more nonsense. Kojima's stuff really doesn't do anything for me anymore.
But I also wouldn't say people who like it have 'bad taste' lol. I'd rather have more Death Stranding's in the game world trying something weird and different than Assassins' Creed twelfth same-y game in fifteen years and Call of Duty 20 and The Last of Us remake of a modern game.
Totally. You can play the 3rd? new release of the same Last of Us game, or the latest re-skin of Assassins Creed (both great choices if that’s what you’re into!) but Death Stranding is unique and trying to do something original while being a big budget title, which is cool whether you’re into it or not.
The Tactics Ogre remake has been great. I'm about 10 hours in so far and loving it. The random cards in battle are a little weird.. but that is my only gripe so far.
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I'm only about halfway through or so, but I'm enjoying Death Stranding so far. It's objectively weird (and that's an understatement), but once you settle in, it can be a ton of fun. I fully get this is not for everyone, but I love a game that isn't shy to stray from the path.
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I'm enjoying it more than the 2018 game so far, but I'm only 15 hours into it and that could change
I'm torn on the red/yellow/blue combat timing circles, mainly because it puts a crimp in my button mashing style.
I wasn't disappointed. I didn't love the last game as much as other people due to the restrictive nature of the game that is at its core is a story driven repetitive corridor combat game. Since this game is more or less the same it's not going to be a game I consider an all time great, but it's a very polished, high quality game, and the story and voice acting is fantastic. My 2nd favorite game of 2022 behind Eldon Ring which to me is a special game like the Witcher 3.
I wasn't disappointed. I didn't love the last game as much as other people due to the restrictive nature of the game that is at its core is a story driven repetitive corridor combat game. Since this game is more or less the same it's not going to be a game I consider an all time great, but it's a very polished, high quality game, and the story and voice acting is fantastic. My 2nd favorite game of 2022 behind Eldon Ring which to me is a special game like the Witcher 3.
Yeah, similar to the 2018 game I found it amazing and fun for the first 15 hours, then started to get a bit repetitive and boring for hours 15-20. The big difference being, at hour 20 you were finished God of War 2018. Ragnarok just keeps going and going and going...
Yeah, similar to the 2018 game I found it amazing and fun for the first 15 hours, then started to get a bit repetitive and boring for hours 15-20. The big difference being, at hour 20 you were finished God of War 2018. Ragnarok just keeps going and going and going...
I agree but since there's a dearth of quality games available these days I didn't mind the extra hours of grinding.
Forspoken is just getting thrashed in their reviews. It's too bad because game looked pretty promising when they first announced it. The story is a bit generic, but I love isekais, and thought this would be pretty fun. I cancelled my pre-order after playing the demo. I'll still probably play it once it hits the bargain bin.
What is happening to Toys R Us, are they abandoning the video game market?
I had an appointment in the NE, so I stopped at toys R Us. Their whole video game "R Zone" is gone, much of it was replaced with funkos. The only video games they are selling are discounted older games
I see they are now owned by Sunrise Records (who at some point must have purchased it from Fairfax Financial who scooped it up after Toys R Us parent company filed for chapter 11
Anyway, I snapped a picture to send to a friend. That place is depressing AF now
What is happening to Toys R Us, are they abandoning the video game market?
I had an appointment in the NE, so I stopped at toys R Us. Their whole video game "R Zone" is gone, much of it was replaced with funkos. The only video games they are selling are discounted older games
I see they are now owned by Sunrise Records (who at some point must have purchased it from Fairfax Financial who scooped it up after Toys R Us parent company filed for chapter 11
Anyway, I snapped a picture to send to a friend. That place is depressing AF now
gamepass, digital sales, amazon, "free" 2 play
I try to get the kids excited about buying the latest game but they want fake money for some imaginary thing in the game they have been playing "free" for 2 years
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