God of War 3 Remastered (PS4)

EoinMcLovin

Just announced for a July 14th release date

MitchKoobski

God of War 3 is great n' everything but unless you're gonna bring the entire series to PS4 then don't bother. The reason for most of these remasters is to get money from people who migrated to PS4 from the 360.

super_furry

Fine I guess. I mean its hardly a game that set the world alight on its initial release and I'm not sure what a bump in resolution brings to a game like this.

It sure would be nice if Sony were bringing out some good new games for the PS4 though. Eurogamer are reporting on a HD remake of Gravity Rush which is really scraping the barrel, while Microsoft are asking people if they'd buy an Alan Wake remake as if anyone bought an Xbox One for that.

TrustedApple

I really don't see the point of a God Of War 3 remaster at all like theses remasters are basically a joke at this stage with the amount of them out now just give us new games and stop giving us the remasters of games we never wonted looking at you Sleeping Dogs and God Of War 3.

Was also reading there is post to be a crysis remaster now if they make them board ass 1st person shooters into a set i think i will just give up.

But having said that i wouldint mind a Gears Of War set with all the DLC on one disc for the xbox one as thats something people do won't !!!!

Retr0gamer

I found God of War 3 really quite poor especially compared to the amazing GoW 2. This one would be the most unwanted HD remake for me if Beyond: Two Souls wasn't on the cards, seriously **** that game.

Retr0gamer

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I found God of War 3 really quite poor especially compared to the amazing GoW 2. This one would be the most unwanted HD remake for me if Beyond: Two Souls wasn't on the cards, seriously **** that game.

Exhausting these HD remakes

God of War 3 was enjoyable on the PS3 nothing more

mdwexford

Echo the sick of remasters at this stage comments.

Release more new games.

CiDeRmAn

mdwexford wrote: »

Echo the sick of remasters at this stage comments.

Release more new games.

I approve of this message.

If a game was great the first time, on the PS2/PSP, by all means lets do it again with a better frame rate and improved visuals, great example is the remaster of Ico/SotC on the PS3.
But otherwise, is it really worth the effort?
I really enjoyed, if that's the word, The Last of Us on the PS3, but with no new content aside from DLC I can get cheaply right now, why should I buy the game all over again, I know the visuals got an overhaul but they were perfectly brilliant already!
At least in Metro Redux it altered the gameplay in both chapters, allowing the player to have a better overall experience, as well as buffing up the visuals, though at least the Redux pack was never sold at a premium price and has since been discounted heavily, making it an essential PS4/XB1 purchase, while TLOU was released at a high price afaik and has remained in the primo range to this day.
Not bad for a 9 month old remaster of a game that was only 12 months old to begin with!

FaoiSin

I really don't see a problem with remasters. If people weren't buying them then they wouldn't keep releasing them. Besides, they rarely pull resources away from the studio that initially developed the game as they are usually done by studios such as Bluepoint who port them over while the original studio continues to develop new IPs or new entries to the series. It could also be the case that the original studio is porting it over in order to familiarise themselves with the PS4s architecture like Naughty Dog did with The Last of Us

As well as that, it is likely they are doing this so it releases right around when they announce a new GoW this summer. Great way for people who have switched over from Xbox to experience the game too.

JeaicMaG

JeaicMaG wrote: »

I really don't see a problem with remasters. If people weren't buying them then they wouldn't keep releasing them. Besides, they rarely pull resources away from the studio that initially developed the game as they are usually done by studios such as Bluepoint who port them over while the original studio continues to develop new IPs or new entries to the series. It could also be the case that the original studio is porting it over in order to familiarise themselves with the PS4s architecture like Naughty Dog did with The Last of Us

As well as that, it is likely they are doing this so it releases right around when they announce a new GoW this summer. Great way for people who have switched over from Xbox to experience the game too.

It kills creativy, publishers and developers are picking up revenue for people who are willing to pay for regurgitated content and are getting even more into this trend.

A game doesn't even need to be critically acclaimed or released within a a few years and somehow we are still seeing remasters

DMC
Borderlands 2 ffs yet again
God of War 3
State of decay

Just to name a recent few

CiDeRmAn

I just want to see some original titles on my PS4, games that will simply impress the hell out of me.
So far only Drive Club has been close and that is because of the Project Gotham/MSR DNA that runs through it.
The rest is forgettable or cross platform.

FaoiSin

M!Ck^ wrote: »

It kills creativy, publishers and developers are picking up revenue for people who are willing to pay for regurgitated content and are getting even more into this trend.

A game doesn't even need to be critically acclaimed or released within a a few years and somehow we are still seeing remasters

DMC
Borderlands 2 ffs yet again
God of War 3
State of decay

Just to name a recent few

Well, seeing as the studios who originally developed the game are, for the most part, not the one committing resources to the development of these remasters, it should not impact creativity whatsoever. In fact, it provides an extra means of revenue for these companies which goes towards the development of new titles.

I do agree however that it is getting a little out of hand. I don't see any reason for some of the games which have been remastered to have been re-released. It does have a lot to do with publishers milking every last drop from a product but I don't think it is having a massive impact on the quality and quantity of games we will see this generation.

Games are becoming more expensive to produce and they also have longer development times than ever and it is probably a case that remasters are an attempt to fill the void between releases and a means of generating revenue

Just wait until they announce the Uncharted collection this Summer

Lemlin

JeaicMaG wrote: »

I really don't see a problem with remasters. If people weren't buying them then they wouldn't keep releasing them. Besides, they rarely pull resources away from the studio that initially developed the game as they are usually done by studios such as Bluepoint who port them over while the original studio continues to develop new IPs or new entries to the series. It could also be the case that the original studio is porting it over in order to familiarise themselves with the PS4s architecture like Naughty Dog did with The Last of Us

As well as that, it is likely they are doing this so it releases right around when they announce a new GoW this summer. Great way for people who have switched over from Xbox to experience the game too.

I agree with this tbh. I didn't have a PS3 so it's a chance for me to play the game. I'd love to see more like the Unchartered series also remastered.

CiDeRmAn

Are they then the gaming equivalent of a clip show?
And episode made to fill in where the budget won't allow a proper episode?
In games it's just an opportunity to dig down and wring more money from console owners, selling them old rope and calling it new.
That said, I like the value for money in the likes of the Jak&Daxter, Ratchet&Clank and Sly Cooper trilogy packs, for both the PS3 and Vita, plenty of value there.
But they are more of a compilation rather than HD remaster, a habit begun with the excellent Prince of Persia and Silent Hill collections on the PS2.

johnny_ultimate

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Are they then the gaming equivalent of a clip show?
And episode made to fill in where the budget won't allow a proper episode?

Nope, I'd call it equivalent to a Blu-Ray release. Like films, games do benefit from a spit and polish for both newcomers and fans alike. One could even suggest games benefit more given how quickly they can fall behind the curve in presentation and technical terms alone. DMC would be a good example of a game ignored by many first time around, and had some restrictive technical issues the new version dealt with - so a re-release is therefore entirely justified. Plus I'd consider the bundling of DLC and extra content an extension of the 'GOTY' re-releases that have been popular for years and years - actually even better if they get a wortwhile next-gen makeover in the process.

I reckon the negativity stems from they seem to be used to fluff out release schedules until the actual next-gen titles arrive, which is indeed rather frustrating - especially when they're mediocre titles like GOWIII. In a more balanced release schedule they absolutely have their place. And definitely the more generous remakes have set a high watermark both in terms of quantity and value - a full-priced one seems a bit rich when you can get something like, say, The Master Chief Collection for the same price (ignoring the fact it was totally broken at launch :pac:). I'd like to see games re-released with more of a 'Criterion' like approach too - a physical release with, say, quality retrospective writing in an accompanying booklet would be a really nice bonus for games that deserve some critical reappraisal. But I don't think enough people take games seriously enough yet for that to be realistic.

biggebruv

nobody pick this up in dublin?

any prices? cant see it on argos

Grahamer666

They have it in Xtravision for €50. Bugger that!! Just bought the Digital Edition.

biggebruv

Grahamer666 wrote: »

They have it in Xtravision for €50. Bugger that!! Just bought the Digital Edition.

how much is gamestop 50 they can F off

EoinMcLovin

Grahamer666 wrote:

They have it in Xtravision for €50. Bugger that!! Just bought the Digital Edition.

It's 39.99 on their online store

Grahamer666

It's €40 in Smyths I think.

Grahamer666

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

It's 39.99 on their online store

Was just in the Ashbourne store.
Strange that it's not in Argos. I tried earlier as I get all my games there but it ain't there yet.

EoinMcLovin

Grahamer666 wrote:

Was just in the Ashbourne store. Strange that it's not in Argos. I tried earlier as I get all my games there but it ain't there yet.

They must have different prices online

TrustedApple

The games calection have it for 22 pounds at the moment for a open box one. So about 30 euros or then not bad at all.

biggebruv

samapple789 wrote: »

The games calection have it for 22 pounds at the moment for a open box one. So about 30 euros or then not bad at all.

who are they ?

TrustedApple

http://http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/god-war-3-remastered-ps4-like-new-22-75-delivered-thegamecollection-co-uk-2247099

That crowd 22.75 pound

Grahamer666

For the sake of a few euro you're better off just getting the Digital version. You'll have it quicker too.

40 Quid is robbery fs
Little or no difference from the game since it's PS3 release with no new additional content. Cash grab from Sony IMO

If it was more like the God of War collections Volume 1 or 2 then yes I could understand a 40 quid price point but this is just ****ty

Penn

M!Ck^ wrote: »

40 Quid is robbery fs
Little or no difference from the game since it's PS3 release with no new additional content. Cash grab from Sony IMO

If it' was more like the God of War collections Volume 1 or 2 then yes I could understand a 40 quid price point but this is just ****ty

Agreed. Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition was €30, but came with 3 new (and very different) playable characters, additional features/tweaks, new costumes etc.

For GoW3, a graphical upgrade (and a minor one at that from looking at videos/screenshots), photo mode and everything unlocked wouldn't be nearly enough to warrant €40.

zl1whqvjs75cdy

GOW 3 looked spectacular on the PS3 anyway. I don't know what tweaks they could have done really. Not worth it if you've played before I don't think but if you haven't you are in for a real treat. I would think its potential PS+ content come the turn of the new year.

tok9

Saw a stream for it and forgot how incredible the game looks! I'm not going to buy it but I must say I was really in the mood to play it after seeing it again.

Retr0gamer

It's gets frighteningly dull after the opening spectacle.

Retr0gamer

Saw a comparison video there. Not a whole lot of changes but then as said, it doesn't really need them. The digital foundry article will be interesting.

tok9

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It's gets frighteningly dull after the opening spectacle.

I don't know, I still think it's a lot of fun. GoW2 would be the pinnacle (never played Ascension) but I remember really enjoying 3 also.

tok9

tok9 wrote: »

I don't know, I still think it's a lot of fun. GoW2 would be the pinnacle (never played Ascension) but I remember really enjoying 3 also.

I have just finished a playthrough of the first God of War 1 (PS3 Collection)
It has a lot more puzzles thrown into the mix which breaks up the combat.

I agree though God of War 2 was the best.

I have just started Ascension and have noted that some of the combat has been tweaked so still trying to get used to it.
For a PS3 game it still looks visually impressive.

I made the Point earlier if Accension and GOW3 were bundled then a 40 euro price tag could but justified.
There was an article I read last night and it stated the PS4 port was completed by a two man team :eek:

ancapailldorcha

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It's gets frighteningly dull after the opening spectacle.

I couldn't get over how dull and tedious the rest of the game was. Visually stunning but sorely lacking in everything else.

ancapailldorcha

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

I couldn't get over how dull and tedious the rest of the game was. Visually stunning but sorely lacking in everything else.

To it's credit some of the boss battles are entertaining though (however sometime overly reliant on QTE's)

ancapailldorcha

M!Ck^ wrote: »

To it's credit some of the boss battles are entertaining though (however sometime overly reliant on QTE's)

I can think of worse games of course but due to the lack of anything new it just seemed to highlight the series' flaws such as the aforementioned QTE's.

Retr0gamer

I felt all the work went into that opening area. It hit it's peak way too early. After the stunning opening everything else was just walking through corridors killing the same enemies other than that one titan scene later which still couldn't match the beginning of the game. GoW2 started big but kind of kept that spectacle going throughout and had some interesting boss fights whereas GoW3 was kind of poor in that area. There's also the fact that since GoW2 we had Devil May Cry 4 and then even more significantly Bayonetta the year before, God of War's dull fighting engine just felt so archaic and simple in comparison and Bayonetta kind of out did it when it came to keeping the spectacle going throughout the game.

For me when there's games like Bayonetta and Revengeance out there there's no excuse for a poor combat system like in GoW or a 'Batman' combat system.

johnny_ultimate

I think there a narrative and thematic argument to be made that God of War needs to have a combat systems that is less elegant, more brute force than the likes of Bayonetta and DMC. Kratos is so narrow minded a character, driven by primal emotion (emotions would be a bit strong), that it fits that his fighting style fits. Bayonetta's fighting style fits the character, as does Kratos'.

That's not to say it's any fun to play over long periods (I've always found the series underwhelming to be frank), but devils advocate and all that :pac:

Retr0gamer

Nothing wrong with having a brutal battle system but there's so much more that can be done to actually give it some mechanical depth. There's a lot of potential there. I just wish they would also get rid of the character fo Kratos. He reached he end of his story arc in the first game and all you have left since 2 is the a man baby having a very violent temper tantrum.

Retr0gamer

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Nothing wrong with having a brutal battle system but there's so much more that can be done to actually give it some mechanical depth. There's a lot of potential there. I just wish they would also get rid of the character fo Kratos. He reached he end of his story arc in the first game and all you have left since 2 is the a man baby having a very violent temper tantrum.

:pac::pac:

So true! his winging really gets annoying after a while

Generic Dreadhead

Retr0gamer wrote: »

He reached he end of his story arc in the first game and all you have left since 2 is the a man baby having a very violent temper tantrum.

Retr0gamer

From 2 onwards his character arc is basically, I'm bored so going to take over from the boss by being a dick. Then he gets his ass deservedly spanked for being a bellend and then he continues being a bellend. In 2 it was just an excuse to get to the next ridiculous set piece but 3 tried to take itself seriously and it all fell apart.