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[The artful mincer]

Came in to say this! Lol

Good to see this snowball is still rolling. Returnal is Housemarque Demon Souls moment there not huge yet but who knows in 10 years in time!

 

[CatLady]

Can't limit it to only one choice.

Starfield
The Ascent
HiFi Rush
Atomic Heart

 

[nial]

Splatoon 2?

But that wouldn't be a new IP...
Nintendo EPD made ARMS, but it's sadly not as good as Splatoon.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Enjoy.



Have some music too.

 

[Danjin44]

Enjoy.



Have some music too.

This game is severely underrated…..I might do another playthrough.

 

[Hudo]

Is it DQed if it has a ps4 version like it originally did ?

If not, then I change my vote from vampire survivors to this. I love cp2077.

Well, to be fair. Everyone said that Cyberpunk was basically unplayable on the last gen consoles...

 

[tommib]

Game of the generation still untouched.

 

[Evil Calvin]

There are no new IP's.......it's all remasters, sequels, reboots, remakes....it's sad really

 

[MagiusNecros]

This game is severely underrated…..I might do another playthrough.

I'm planning another playthrough after Jet Force Gemini. Astral Chain is one of those definitive character action games and plus plays out like an amazing Anime. I also really liked the story which still to this day has a few questions left unanswered. Would love a sequel.

Was disappointed with how underwhelming Bayonetta 3 was in comparison.

 

[Danjin44]

I'm planning another playthrough after Jet Force Gemini. Astral Chain is one of those definitive character action games and plus plays out like an amazing Anime. I also really liked the story which still to this day has a few questions left unanswered. Would love a sequel.

Ooooooh I would LOOOVE to see the sequel.

Also love the fact the artist who did character designs is the who made DNA2 and Zetman.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

But that wouldn't be a new IP...
Nintendo EPD made ARMS, but it's sadly not as good as Splatoon.

Splatoon 3?

 

[T0minator]

There are no new IP's.......it's all remasters, sequels, reboots, remakes....it's sad really

There's been quite a few but there's definitely way more than just those types of games. There's been some incredible experiences across all the platforms.

Returnal though, has an atmosphere, sound design, gameplay precision thats just at another level this generation

 

[MagiusNecros]

There are no new IP's.......it's all remasters, sequels, reboots, remakes....it's sad really

Self-fulfilling prophecy.

We want new IPS!
This game sucks I want another CoD #25678
Wow this CoD blows I want another new IP. They don't make anything anymore.

Another case of Gamers not knowing what they want.

Or companies make a new IP but load it with a poison pill that contains political agendas, GaaS systems, cashshop, FOMO content, poor support which cements the IP's doom or they release IP against a game giant that feeds the new experimental game it's own face.

 

[nial]

Splatoon 3?

 

[Danjin44]

Self-fulfilling prophecy.

We want new IPS!
This game sucks I want another CoD #25678
Wow this CoD blows I want another new IP. They don't make anything anymore.

Another case of Gamers not knowing what they want.

Or companies make a new IP but load it with a poison pill that contains political agendas, GaaS systems, cashshop, FOMO content, poor support which cements the IP's doom or they release IP against a game giant that feeds the new experimental game it's own face.

We get new IPs but most people ignore it like they did with games like 13 Sentinels and Astral chain because its not high tech enough.

Basically people want stupid high budget and also expecting for devs take risk to make stupid high budget game while also they want it come out faster......people are so far removed how reality works.

 

[Kagoshima_Luke]

Whew. For a second I thought I was in the Earth 745 timeline where Elden Ring was never released.

 

[Boralf]

It's Lethal Company.

 

[hinch7]

Cyberpunk 2077. With Elden Ring closely behind that.

 

[MagiusNecros]

We get new IPs but most people ignore it like they did with games like 13 Sentinels and Astral chain because its not high tech enough.

Basically people want stupid high budget and also expecting for devs take risk to make stupid high budget game while also they want it come out faster......people are so far removed how reality works.

Frustrating isn't it. It's why I think games operating on a AA budget would fare better when it comes to creativity and experimentation. Most AAA games perform well then you already know how the game will play as the framework is already there and you know you have an audience.

When you throw money at a problem with a lot of games from Square Enix for example you get a lot of diminishing returns when big name games lack an identity and don't know what they want to be and then they get disappointed with how Tomb Raider or FF isn't selling enough. Whereas when you have some AA budgeted games like Star Ocean turn out to be a lot of fun. Both Divine Force(overlooked) and Second Story R(acknowledged). Likewise with Octopath and Triangle Strategy.

Like some devs know how to make a game and others start out strong but just fall apart halfway through with some poor decisions that mainly come topside on a corporate level.

 

[Topher]

I'm also going with Cyberpunk 2077. Honorable mention to Octopath Traveler.

 

[ReBurn]

I didn't care for Returnal. It's a very well made game, but I don't care for roguelikes. I can see why people like it, though.

 

[Guilty_AI]

 

[WitchHunter]

CP77: Visuals, Storytelling, best game engine. It fucked everyone in the arse. All the other contenders got their

in

 

[SmokedMeat]

Cyberpunk
Turbo Overkill
Trepang 2

 

[Roberts]

Never finished Returnal but I enjoyed many aspects of it. Just had the misfortune playing it at the same time I played Hades and as a rogue-like I simply connected more with that one. Hi-Fi Rush, Starfield, ER, Jusant, Pentiment, Lies of P and my personal favourite Grounded would be higher on the list.

 

[Deerock71]

Splatoon?

This is a great game...but does it count as this generation?

 

[noise36]

One of my favorite things about Neogaf is how for years after a Sony exclusive comes out that got average to good reviews we get threads claiming how great and under appreciated it was. i.e. Days Gone

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

This is a great game...but does it count as this generation?

nial thinks so, then I guess it counts!

 

[BouncyFrag]

This thread has put Returnal in the on-deck circle once I finish up Cyberpunk.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

I played for 150 hours initially then came back on a completely clean "save" last weekend and have been addicted all over again.

It's in my Top 5 of all time and game of the gen unless some really crazy shit comes along. It just hits every note right for me. And that OST across the board is just beautiful.

Derelict Citadel is one of my favorite levels in gaming to put that out there.

 

[NanaMiku]

We get new IPs but most people ignore it like they did with games like 13 Sentinels and Astral chain because its not high tech enough.

Basically people want stupid high budget and also expecting for devs take risk to make stupid high budget game while also they want it come out faster......people are so far removed how reality works.

13 Sentinels was really risky, even compared to the usual Vanillaware's art, it's still really simple, just walking around animation. But man, that game is Vanillaware's magnum opus

 

[tommib]

I played for 150 hours initially then came back on a completely clean "save" last weekend and have been addicted all over again.

It's in my Top 5 of all time and game of the gen unless some really crazy shit comes along. It just hits every note right for me. And that OST across the board is just beautiful.

Derelict Citadel is one of my favorite levels in gaming to put that out there.

I hope they work with Bobby Krlic again. The soundtrack is divine and so fucking lush - almost too good compared to the lacklustre music we get all around (thinking about all the symphonic generic crap from Sony AAA). I bought the vinyl just to have the cover in the office.

Returnal was lightning in a bottle. Afraid we won’t see anything like it again for some time.

 

[tommib]

One of my favorite things about Neogaf is how for years after a Sony exclusive comes out that got average to good reviews we get threads claiming how great and under appreciated it was. i.e. Days Gone

So average that it won a BAFTA for best video game of the year:

Bafta Games Awards 2022: Sci-fi survival game Returnal is big winner

Returnal, which revolves around an astronaut who crash lands on an alien planet, is named best game.

www.bbc.com

The more games are released the more Returnal stands out because there’s still nothing at that level of gameplay, atmosphere and pure creativity.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

I hope they work with Bobby Krlic again. The soundtrack is divine and so fucking lush - almost too good compared to the lacklustre music we get all around (thinking about all the symphonic generic crap from Sony AAA). I bought the vinyl just to have the cover in the office.

Returnal was lightning in a bottle. Afraid we won’t see anything like it again for some time.

Harry Krueger just left Housemarque so I feel like Returnal is fucked. Would be really upsetting.

 

[bender]

Some of the poor decisions made in the rogue-lite implementation hold it back from greatness.

 

[Danjin44]

13 Sentinels was really risky, even compared to the usual Vanillaware's art, it's still really simple, just walking around animation. But man, that game is Vanillaware's magnum opus

It looks Unicorn Overlord is going to be their biggest game yet. I really respect Vanillaware for just making new IPs, they dont release games often compare to other devs so when they do release game they wanted to be entirely new experience....mad respect.

 

[jroc74]

Like seeing the Returnal love.

 

[kiphalfton]

What else is there for AAA?

Not much.

 

[Gambit2483]

Don't sleep on Astral Chain

The Newest IP that Nintendo Purchased...

 

[Danjin44]

Don't sleep on Astral Chain

The Newest IP that Nintendo Purchased...

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Cyberpunk. A lot of potential with this IP.

 

[gokurho]

Starfield

 

[bender]

Don't sleep on Astral Chain

The Newest IP that Nintendo Purchased...

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Live A Live

 

[Danjin44]

Live A Live

ummm thats 2D-HD remake of 1994 game, is it not?

 

[Esppiral]

Hi fi Rush
Immortals of Aveoum
Atomic Heart
12 minutes.

 

[Balducci30]

Elden Ring by far. I can’t stand returnals gameplay loop it is not fun for me

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

ummm thats 2D-HD remake of 1994 game, is it not?

Still counts since it never released here

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

13 Sentinels was really risky, even compared to the usual Vanillaware's art, it's still really simple, just walking around animation. But man, that game is Vanillaware's magnum opus

Yeah I was surprised

I played this on Switch and didn't think it was that good at first. But the more I played of it the more I ended up loving the story. The twists actually surprised me and I really love the ending. As for the SRPG Gameplay, that I felt was the weakest aspect of the game. Also runs great on Switch and I didn't notice any visual differences between the PS4 and Switch versions