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28% spiderman and meh...same as GOW...
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Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
No I get it. There is some good stuff out there but it is a reboot and there will be less taking chances and fewer of those big games going forward. I mean look at all of the AAA releases in 2019 and 2020. Almost all are sequels, reboots, remasters. Ghosts of Tsushima is the only game this year that is AAA that falls outside of that group.
Guilty_AI
Member
Why?
01011001
Banned
the new one is literally the same in terms of complexity but with a worse camera and slowed down
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Krisprolls
Banned
What a strange hot take. It was meh but you liked it so maybe it wasn't that meh.
God of War PS4 won most of game of the year awards beating RDR 2 for good reasons.
If GoW PS4 is meh, then every game is too because it has everything from great gameplay and combat, great world, great story, great characters, graphics, sound, music... One of the best games I've ever played, and I started gaming 40 years ago.
To each his own I guess...
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Zekra Dezivad
Member
I understand what do you mean, but citing commercial failures like pacific rift (a great game) or big mismanaged projects like TLG like essence of past success is rewriting history.
Don't be sad, it's fine to be bored. 10 years ago we were different persons, things change and life changes.
You can be sure that games will evolve, change and adapt in the meantime.
PlayStation in the next 10 years will change a lot like everyone else.
Just like you miss motostorm and warhawk, you can find people who were sad about that strategy and missing the sony that greenlighted dark cloud, alundra, ape escape and medievil. You are getting old my friend, old enough to see the changes around you and missing those old moments, old things and maybe that period of your life when things seemed warmer and beautiful.
Welcome to the club.
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01011001
Banned
No i want more blockbusters, don't care about games like Motorstorm or Warhawk
everyone who doesn't appreciate MotorStorm, especially Pacific Rift, should be considered an Über Pleb from now on!
I HEREBY ANNOUNCE THAT YOU SHALL BE AN ÜBER PLEB FROM NOW UNTIL ETERNITY!
#1 - it's a stupid way to think that if a game got rated well or got many awards that it is therefore a great game... this site literally bashes game critics on a daily basis yet once it is time to defend their favorite game they get used to support their fanboyism... fucking hilarious.
#2 - I strictly separate games I like and games I think are good/great. Exhibit A: Crackdown 3, a game I love and simultaneously a game I would give maybe a 6/10 and that's only on PC at 60fps played on Mouse and Keyboard. on XBox at 30fps and with the absolutely horrible controller layout that you can not change it would be a 4/10... yet I love it and I have no issue looking at games like that. EDF5, another game I would rate pretty low but love and recently completed in coop with a friend... fucking brilliant fun that game, but it has so many issues that I can't call it a great game... if I would reccomment the game to people I would warn them about all the shitty stuff first but then explain why I still saw past that and ended up loving it.
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kretos
Banned
diffusionx
Gold Member
I really don’t see what people see in God of War, I thought it was a perfectly fine action adventure with good graphics. I don’t see what is special about it outside of the no camera cut gimmick, but that’s a gimmick.
Spiderman is a fun open world game and looks amazing (possibly best looking PS4 game, with HZD). They come verrrry close to delving into typical Ubishit territory but have enough variety in the side quests and moving around the city is fun enough that it just turns out to be a great game. I think it’s excellent. I too miss the Sony of the PS3 days.
Spiderman is a fun open world game and looks amazing (possibly best looking PS4 game, with HZD). They come verrrry close to delving into typical Ubishit territory but have enough variety in the side quests and moving around the city is fun enough that it just turns out to be a great game. I think it’s excellent. I too miss the Sony of the PS3 days.
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Camreezie
Member
I feel the same way with God of War and Spiderman reversedSpiderman is shit.
GOW is the best title SONY has released (1st party) in 10 years.
bender
What time is it?
I never really liked God of War as it's traditionally been all style over substance, the PS4 iteration does a much better job of balancing that out. Spiderman is a pretty run of the mill open world/modern action game. It just has the benefit of nailing the swinging mechanic, telling a good story and the suit/power abilities really help carry the combat. It's also a much smaller open world and less bogged down than the typically offerings we see from Ubisoft. I enjoyed them both over most of Sony's blockbuster offerings this generation save for the likes of Bloodborne, Until Dawn, TLG and SOTC.
Krisprolls
Banned
On #1 : It's not a stupid way at all. That's the only way we have actually. How many people liked or disliked, what they thought about the game. Or do you think your opinion is worth more ? It's not.
We know Picasso or Van Gogh is great because... tons of people (critics and non critics) thought what he made was great. There we are, he just had a good rating on Metacritic.
There's no "objective" evaluation of art (or gaming, if you think that's not art), therefore critics and reviews (including ours) are all we have. You have one vote, I have one too, nothing more...
God of War was rated as a masterpiece and game of the year by a lot of people. I understand you disagree. It's okay, but it's still considered as a masterpiece.
I'm definitely not among those who bash critics, it would make no sense. Which doesn't mean I always agree with them, obviously.
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AGRacing
Member
I couldn't get into Spider man...
Got deeper into GOW but didn't complete it (I've revisited twice so I may come back.. )
This generation
I completed :
Knack
Killzone Shadowfall
Infamous Second Son
The Order 1886
Horizon Zero Dawn
I dropped
Days Gone
Spiderman
Last of US 2
Still playing
FFVII Remake
Ghost of Tsushima
GOW (when I get around to it)
Got deeper into GOW but didn't complete it (I've revisited twice so I may come back.. )
This generation
I completed :
Knack
Killzone Shadowfall
Infamous Second Son
The Order 1886
Horizon Zero Dawn
I dropped
Days Gone
Spiderman
Last of US 2
Still playing
FFVII Remake
Ghost of Tsushima
GOW (when I get around to it)
01011001
Banned
Bumblebeetuna
Member
Spider-Man is extremely repetitive and fleshed out with weak busy work content. I am a sucker for those open world games though, so I still got the plat. It helps that the movement is so cool and the narrative is decent, but as a whole I found it pretty meh as well.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Eh, I dunno. I kinda disagree because I think the boss battles were really well done. The Scorpion/Rhino fight, Vulture and Doc Oc battles were pretty great spectacles that were fun.
namekuseijin
Banned
if you were as old as me and as smart, you'd have figured out VR and indies by now...
Allnamestakenlol
Member
Spider-man was good, great in a lot of ways even, but lacking in a lot of ways. I have yet to finish it. GoW I fucking loved to death and am suuuuuper excited to see what comes next with the IP.
AGRacing
Member
well that's a very roundabout way to say that you have terrible taste
That's very nice, thanks.
Most of what this list shows is when I had time and when I didn't more than anything....
GHG
Member
Agree to disagree then. I didn't have a problem with the FOV (the tight over the shoulder view suited what they were going for with the game) and I thoroughly enjoyed the combat throughout the game. Best combat system in a game outside of DS3/Bloodborne this gen for me.
Anyone who is loyal to a videogame company is either a child or a childish adult. If an adult introduced themselves to me as a "Playstation Guy" to me I'd feel bad for them.
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Aion002
Member
That happens sometimes, did you try Gravity Rush 2 or Days Gone?
I feel that a lot of the less hyped games from Sony are kinda ignored by some.
Nonetheless, Sony still pushes many types of games, from Dreams to Ghost of Tsushima and from TLU2 to Astro Bot or Death Stranding.
Also, the PS5 already showed different types of games like Destruction All Stars and Returnal that are new and different, maybe those are interesting to you.
Still... If none of those got your attention.... That's too bad.
I feel that a lot of the less hyped games from Sony are kinda ignored by some.
Nonetheless, Sony still pushes many types of games, from Dreams to Ghost of Tsushima and from TLU2 to Astro Bot or Death Stranding.
Also, the PS5 already showed different types of games like Destruction All Stars and Returnal that are new and different, maybe those are interesting to you.
Still... If none of those got your attention.... That's too bad.
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LaughingStock
Member
Spiderman needed more spiderman and less mary jane/miles morales/"science" mini-game.
Imtjnotu
Member
Oh so you as an adult don't have any companies you trust and prefer over others? Okay Mr Motorola
INC
Member
I feel the same about sports team fans
GreyHorace
Member
I liked Spider-Man. But for some reason I've no desire to play it again.
Again, I think Insomniac did a remarkable job and made a game that's equal or even surpasses Rocksteady's Batman Arkham series in some ways. The gameplay is solid from the web swinging to the combat (those stealth sections with Mary Jane and Miles though can go burn in hell for all I care). And I think it's the best representation of the character in media, even better than any of the cartoons or the movies. It's also got a great story that takes cues from a lot of classic Spider-Man stories in the comics.
But like I said, I really don't care to play it again. Even the DLC stories I've not finished because at that point the game just didn't hold my interest.
On the other hand I've finished Sony's other big exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima, about five times in the last month. I can't explain it, but for me it's much more fun to play a samurai than a superhero. Sucker Punch should commended for their efforts.
Again, I think Insomniac did a remarkable job and made a game that's equal or even surpasses Rocksteady's Batman Arkham series in some ways. The gameplay is solid from the web swinging to the combat (those stealth sections with Mary Jane and Miles though can go burn in hell for all I care). And I think it's the best representation of the character in media, even better than any of the cartoons or the movies. It's also got a great story that takes cues from a lot of classic Spider-Man stories in the comics.
But like I said, I really don't care to play it again. Even the DLC stories I've not finished because at that point the game just didn't hold my interest.
On the other hand I've finished Sony's other big exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima, about five times in the last month. I can't explain it, but for me it's much more fun to play a samurai than a superhero. Sucker Punch should commended for their efforts.
INC
Member
Nah the 90's cartoon was great, rather watch that, than struggle through the game, it looks great tho. Also into the spiderverse was cool too
Kiya's Guard
Member
If you are not liking Spiderman, then don't even take a look at the Avengers game 
But yeah, you want more hours of "content"? There you go, collect all the backpacks.
I mean, it isn't a bad game (same as gow), but they have to bake in a ton of filler optionals to justify the kidney-stabbing price that PS games have been costing lately
But yeah, you want more hours of "content"? There you go, collect all the backpacks.
I mean, it isn't a bad game (same as gow), but they have to bake in a ton of filler optionals to justify the kidney-stabbing price that PS games have been costing lately
Bryank75
Banned
GOW, GOT and Spider-man are my top 3 games this generation...
They nailed the movement in Spider-man and the game has a great story with pretty much the most perfect portrayal of Peter in media outside comics.
One or two boss battles needed improvements, it needs an option to replay and remix the bossbattles. The side activities also need work but the main story is pretty great, particularly towards the end.
There's a little too much stealth section stuff too.
For me these 3 games combine high production value, great gameplay, story and pacing to create what I feel is the best blend for gaming (IMO). No microtransactions or nonsense either. I put those 3 studios above ND and Guerrilla.
They nailed the movement in Spider-man and the game has a great story with pretty much the most perfect portrayal of Peter in media outside comics.
One or two boss battles needed improvements, it needs an option to replay and remix the bossbattles. The side activities also need work but the main story is pretty great, particularly towards the end.
There's a little too much stealth section stuff too.
For me these 3 games combine high production value, great gameplay, story and pacing to create what I feel is the best blend for gaming (IMO). No microtransactions or nonsense either. I put those 3 studios above ND and Guerrilla.
Mobilemofo
Member
Hardly shit.. You may dislike it, but you are in the minority..Spiderman is shit.
GOW is the best title SONY has released (1st party) in 10 years.
Aguero9320
Member
I’ve been playing the hell out of Spidey - took three attempts for it to click, but then it did. That said, if I stop and think about it, web swinging aside which is fun, and the polish on the look, the game itself is very poor. Batman games did this much better.
And whoever decided Screwball should have such a big role should be shot.
I’m trying to finish the Sony exclusives I bought the PS4 Pro for. Had started and abandoned Spidey, Last of Us, Horizon, God of War, Detroit, Days Gone and Persona (not Sony I know) and will try and plough through all of them except Horizon which I passionately hated.
Cannot shake the emperor’s new clothes feeling every time I play one though. Overrated af.
And whoever decided Screwball should have such a big role should be shot.
I’m trying to finish the Sony exclusives I bought the PS4 Pro for. Had started and abandoned Spidey, Last of Us, Horizon, God of War, Detroit, Days Gone and Persona (not Sony I know) and will try and plough through all of them except Horizon which I passionately hated.
Cannot shake the emperor’s new clothes feeling every time I play one though. Overrated af.
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alabtrosMyster
Banned
I loved God of War 2018 (not sure if I liked it more or as much as GoW 1 to 3, but I really appreciated my time with it)... So maybe I should give SpiderMan a try! Thanks for the hint!
EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
SONY IS HEAVILY FAVORED NEXT GEN BC OF THOSE GAMES
GreyHorace
Member
Hey, I liked the 90's cartoon as well. But it's lacking in a lot of the comic violence that Spider-Man is known for because it had to air on strict network censorship (Spidey wasn't allowed to punch people for one). And yes, Into the Spiderverse was cool as fuck and probably my favorite Spidey movie, despite being an adaptation of a storyline I didn't care for (Spiderverse).
The game on the other hand doesn't skimp on the violence and has some of the best takes on Spidey's classic villains (particularly Doctor Octopus). But yeah, some sections of the game are a bit of a slog (the stealth sections with Miles and Mary Jane for one).
Oddvintagechap
Member
Sure.
manfestival
Member
Same here, and that hurts considering that boss fights were what really made GOW special
