Yep. DRM, DLC, microtransactions, incomplete games and lack of physical games is killing my interests in modern games. And even if it comes to them specifically, it's always "been there, done that". Sure, some games improve certain aspects here and there but it's never really a larger step. Gaming "journalism" has taken a hard turn for the worse and their shit-flinging reaches you everywhere. Censorship is on rise. The US is spreading their identity bs which also affects games these days. PC gaming is mostly just a corpse that gets shit on by walled gardens like Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store etc. Gamers have become more stupid over time (likely due to the influx of casuals and kids who don't know better). And also, the last bastion of complete, physical games (VNs) on PC has begun to crumble, as store DRM was introduced as well as the lack of the actual game disc with just a DL-card being inside.the whole gaming industry is a disappointing.
Yep. DRM, DLC, microtransactions, incomplete games and lack of physical games is killing my interests in modern games. And even if it comes to them specifically, it's always "been there, done that". Sure, some games improve certain aspects here and there but it's never really a larger step. Gaming "journalism" has taken a hard turn for the worse and their shit-flinging reaches you everywhere. Censorship is on rise. The US is spreading their identity bs which also affects games these days. PC gaming is mostly just a corpse that gets shit on by walled gardens like Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store etc. Gamers have become more stupid over time (likely due to the influx of casuals and kids who don't know better). And also, the last bastion of complete, physical games (VNs) on PC has begun to crumble, as store DRM was introduced as well as the lack of the actual game disc with just a DL-card being inside.
Most recently it would be Nioh.
Loved the concept of the game but ugly PS3 level graphics combined with difficulty level to the point of being flat out unfun is no es bueno.
I've played Ninja Gaiden Black, I've played Dark Souls, I can deal with difficult, I'm here to tell you Nioh is busted ass shit.
Hmm interesting. I thought Nioh was a good change of pace for me after Souls. I liked it, would give it a 7/10. I would dock 2 points just for the horrendous level design.
Coming from the same dev of Ninja Gaiden, Nioh is far off what NG was. It's been some time since the last good NG though, so who knows how things have changed within the company.
That's the good part: If you don't care about the graphics (like I do), you can just play tons of older games. My backlog is ~1000 games on PC/consoles, so I'm good to go. I only really buy cheap (mostly old) digital games on GOG for convenience (or sometimes to support a developer) and import those Japanese games I mentioned earlier.i think i made my decision. the ps3 was the last system i bought. sold my ps4. am done with gaming. am gonna play old games tbh. and play some online pc games thats about it
I would probably go with Wolfenstein: The New Order, I actually just started playing this, and having a very hard time getting into it after a few hours, so I had RDR2 sitting since Christmas as a present. Started playing that instead, and I was bored till about 30% into the game, but I think it picked itself up since then... should be finishing in the next few days so not disappointed in that.
I'm pretty picky about picking up games. Disappointed that Gears of War trilogy (remastered) hasn't landed on the PS4 yet, maybe next gen.
I finished that one but I have no idea how, I thought it was borderline bad in most areas.
I miss the day when computers, arcades and consoles had their own unique games. What a mess....
As a big fan of BTB in Halo, I too was really disappointed in forge-only BTB maps in Halo 5. Warzone was fun, but not enough to make BTB an after-thought. I also didn't like that the new maps matchmaking maps were just redesigns of existing maps....Halo 5: multiplayer was fine (but I was disappointed that btb was made up of just forge maps) but the campaign is the biggest let down of the series for me.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Not enough combat(which itself was pretty weak) made worse by how shallow and boring the exploration and puzzles felt. Really enjoyed TR 2013 and RotTR, but this third one was truly a let down.
I think I would have a smaller list if I was asked what didn't disappoint me.
I wish gamers would stir the industry by voting with their wallets, but everyone seems to really like to pay for their gun skins, because we all know how important they are.
PC gaming is mostly just a corpse that gets shit
I was so glad that Dan fought so hard in Giant Bombs year end podcasts to get that onto the most disappointing list. Listening to the counter arguments were very frustrating. The game was very polarizing, and arguing that some people liking it a whole lot should negate other peoples disappointment was pretty annoying.Red Dead 2 is maybe my biggest disappointment of all time in gaming. I loved the first one but the sequel? Ugh. I've posted my reasoning many times in the appropriate threads. I'd rather not hijack this one. Just my opinion.
Red Dead 2 is maybe my biggest disappointment of all time in gaming. I loved the first one but the sequel? Ugh. I've posted my reasoning many times in the appropriate threads. I'd rather not hijack this one. Just my opinion.
Red Dead 2 is maybe my biggest disappointment of all time in gaming. I loved the first one but the sequel? Ugh. I've posted my reasoning many times in the appropriate threads. I'd rather not hijack this one. Just my opinion.