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NeVeR · 30-01-2015 06:50AM

Can't wait until PS 5 comes out...then we'll have good games on PS4

daUbiq · 30-01-2015 08:23AM

NeVeR wrote: »

Can't wait until PS 5 comes out...then we'll have good games on PS4

Transistor isn't a good game?

RedXIV · 30-01-2015 09:21AM

daUbiq wrote: »

Transistor isn't a good game?

Got to be honest here and say transistor didn't do it for me in the end. I thought the setting was great and the first time the controller spoke to me was amazing but after a few levels, I just lost interest in the battle system. It's an interesting approach no question but personally I didn't enjoy it enough to continue.

I am very excited about rogue legacy though!

CombatCow · 30-01-2015 09:47AM

Yeah I played it for about 2-3 hours but it didn't grab me enough to continue, the combat felt a bit repetitive and I could never grab the powers interface, seemed unnecessarily complex.

kunst nugget · 30-01-2015 09:51AM

I just finished the story to Sleeping Dogs which I really enjoyed. Is Yakuza 4 similar to that at all?

johnny_ultimate · 30-01-2015 10:06AM

kunst nugget wrote: »

I just finished the story to Sleeping Dogs which I really enjoyed. Is Yakuza 4 similar to that at all?

Not really, Sleeping Dogs is a much more traditional GTA-like. Yakauza is considerably more idiosyncratic, definitely comparable to Shenmue in quite a few ways - smaller sandboxes (but pretty densely packed with plenty of fun side-games - from fully-functional arcade games to Japanese gambling dens), significant RPG elements, very different combat system. Storywise, Yakauza has always been a weird mix of soap opera and gangster politics with lots of cutscenes - probably the weakest element TBH, although it has its fans too. Still, the series has a lot of unique charms, and it is the most proudly Japanese game ever made - the cities, small though they are, are easily the most accurate representations of contemporary Japan in all games (right down to the traffic lights jingles and the contents of convenience stores). Not for everybody for probably the same reasons it has its loyal, passionate fans, but definitely worth a go.

RedXIV · 30-01-2015 10:36AM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Not really, Sleeping Dogs is a much more traditional GTA-like. Yakauza is considerably more idiosyncratic, definitely comparable to Shenmue in quite a few ways - smaller sandboxes (but pretty densely packed with plenty of fun side-games - from fully-functional arcade games to Japanese gambling dens), significant RPG elements, very different combat system. Storywise, Yakauza has always been a weird mix of soap opera and gangster politics with lots of cutscenes - probably the weakest element TBH, although it has its fans too. Still, the series has a lot of unique charms, and it is the most proudly Japanese game ever made - the cities, small though they are, are easily the most accurate representations of contemporary Japan in all games (right down to the traffic lights jingles and the contents of convenience stores). Not for everybody for probably the same reasons it has its loyal, passionate fans, but definitely worth a go.

This actually sounds great! Can't wait to try this!

tigger123 · 30-01-2015 10:47AM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Not really, Sleeping Dogs is a much more traditional GTA-like. Yakauza is considerably more idiosyncratic, definitely comparable to Shenmue in quite a few ways - smaller sandboxes (but pretty densely packed with plenty of fun side-games - from fully-functional arcade games to Japanese gambling dens), significant RPG elements, very different combat system. Storywise, Yakauza has always been a weird mix of soap opera and gangster politics with lots of cutscenes - probably the weakest element TBH, although it has its fans too. Still, the series has a lot of unique charms, and it is the most proudly Japanese game ever made - the cities, small though they are, are easily the most accurate representations of contemporary Japan in all games (right down to the traffic lights jingles and the contents of convenience stores). Not for everybody for probably the same reasons it has its loyal, passionate fans, but definitely worth a go.

Am looking forward to trying out Yakuza. The other games look pretty decent too.

kunst nugget · 30-01-2015 10:51AM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Not really, Sleeping Dogs is a much more traditional GTA-like. Yakauza is considerably more idiosyncratic, definitely comparable to Shenmue in quite a few ways - smaller sandboxes (but pretty densely packed with plenty of fun side-games - from fully-functional arcade games to Japanese gambling dens), significant RPG elements, very different combat system. Storywise, Yakauza has always been a weird mix of soap opera and gangster politics with lots of cutscenes - probably the weakest element TBH, although it has its fans too. Still, the series has a lot of unique charms, and it is the most proudly Japanese game ever made - the cities, small though they are, are easily the most accurate representations of contemporary Japan in all games (right down to the traffic lights jingles and the contents of convenience stores). Not for everybody for probably the same reasons it has its loyal, passionate fans, but definitely worth a go.

Cheers looking forward to trying it out next week.

J. Marston · 30-01-2015 08:04PM

Bought Transistor a few days ago. Balls.

It is amazing though.

kunst nugget · 04-02-2015 12:42PM

Games are live now.

phobia2011 · 04-02-2015 01:28PM

Got a mail saying battlefield : hard line is in beta for a week, open to all.

Varik · 04-02-2015 01:51PM

Was able to add them on my phone but they're not there to download. Shown as free but can't add them as it says I'm not eligible.

Bf hardline download work however.

kunst nugget · 04-02-2015 01:53PM

Varik wrote: »

Was able to add them on my phone but they're not there to download. Show as free but can't add them as it says I'm illegible.

You should probably stop writing on your phone and just use the text function. It'll be easier for them to understand you.

.ak · 05-02-2015 09:53AM

Only played the first Yakuza and whilst the gameplay was somewhat weak I loved the game for what it was. JU hits the nail on the head, it's quintessentially Japanese in every sense.

TinCool · 05-02-2015 03:08PM

Got a 2TB drive waiting to be installed in to my PS4. I understand I need to download the firmware and stick that on a USB stick. Also, can back up my saves etc. What about the actual games. Can these be backed up ? Will I lose my previous PSN+ unable to re-install them once I've swapped out the hard drive for the new one ?

Jikashi · 05-02-2015 03:13PM

TinCool wrote: »

Got a 2TB drive waiting to be installed in to my PS4. I understand I need to download the firmware and stick that on a USB stick. Also, can back up my saves etc. What about the actual games. Can these be backed up ? Will I lose my previous PSN+ unable to re-install them once I've swapped out the hard drive for the new one ?

When I upgraded the harddrive on my PS3, the saves back up fine but the games themselves were a bit hit and miss; some required complete redownloading.

Your PSN account and Plus subscription will be unaffected once you log back in.

Varik · 05-02-2015 03:44PM

You can only back up saves on PS4, sync trophies and back up each save.

You need a PSN account to back up anything.

tok9 · 07-02-2015 09:59PM

Started Infamous First Light last night and finished it today (Just the campaign, not all the challenges etc)

I actually liked it a lot. Didn't overstay it's welcome and had fun going around the city again. I really hope they improve on the missions though as in a game 3-4 times bigger (like second son) they can get ridiculously repetitive.

Neon is still the absolute best way to traverse in any game. Feels so good.

tok9 · 07-02-2015 11:19PM

Just gave Prototype 2 a go there. Probably couldn't have picked a much worse PS+ game (Saints Row 3 being the only other I can think of) to go to after playing Infamous.

The opening tutorial was clunky and felt like an absolute pain and the game just looks bad. I know I'm being spoilt by the PS4 now but this game really doesn't look like it pushed the PS3 at all.

Going to check out Duck Tales now.

johnny_ultimate · 08-02-2015 12:40PM

I spent a few weeks semi-addicted to Rogue Legacy when I picked it up in a Steam sale a year or two ago.

Decided to give the PS4 version a test run and I'm semi-addicted again

It's just the perfect length for 'one more go' as runs don't last as long as they do in, say, Binding of Isaac.

tok9 wrote: »

Neon is still the absolute best way to traverse in any game. Feels so good.

Neon was fun for sure at first, but even by the end of First Light's modest running time I felt its limitations were too apparent. Simply put it feels too automated, and that makes it less involving once the initial novelty has worn off.

DarkJager · 08-02-2015 12:57PM

I've given Transistor about 2 hours so far but not sure I'll go back to it. Great visuals and the soundtrack is really cool, but something is not clicking between me and the gameplay.

Orizio · 08-02-2015 02:25PM

tok9 wrote: »

Started Infamous First Light last night and finished it today (Just the campaign, not all the challenges etc)

I actually liked it a lot. Didn't overstay it's welcome and had fun going around the city again. I really hope they improve on the missions though as in a game 3-4 times bigger (like second son) they can get ridiculously repetitive.

Neon is still the absolute best way to traverse in any game. Feels so good.

The controls in the game are very good.

Everything else on the other hand...well very much 8-10 hours of my life I'll never get back.

J. Marston · 08-02-2015 10:49PM

DarkJager wrote: »

I've given Transistor about 2 hours so far but not sure I'll go back to it. Great visuals and the soundtrack is really cool, but something is not clicking between me and the gameplay.

I felt the same initially but then I just got into it. Fiddling with all the powers, upgrades and passive abilities and seeing how they work out is great fun.

Savage Tyrant · 09-02-2015 04:18AM

I gave transistor 10 minutes.... Which is 6 minutes more than I gave Rouge Legacy.

Orizio · 09-02-2015 05:25AM

Savage Tyrant wrote: »

I gave transistor 10 minutes.... Which is 6 minutes more than I gave Rouge Legacy.

Games for kids amirite.

Roar · 09-02-2015 09:41AM

Absolutely love this song from the Transistor soundtrack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e8uxNVFuVY

The game itself didn't do much for me though tbh

daUbiq · 09-02-2015 10:25AM

Orizio wrote: »

Games for kids amirite.

No, unless you are being sarcastic? Both are very challenging so not for kids. :rolleyes:

Otacon · 13-02-2015 04:30PM

War declared! Helldivers do battle on PS4, PS3 and PS Vita next month

Arrowhead Game Studios in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today signed the Declaration of War between Super Earth and the intergalactic alien threats.

We are now preparing for war.

With immediate effect from 4th March, 2015, Helldivers are to be dispatched to the front lines of PS4, PS3 and PS Vita systems.

Looks like we know one of our March PS+ games then.

Captain Chaos · 13-02-2015 06:00PM

Otacon wrote: »

War declared! Helldivers do battle on PS4, PS3 and PS Vita next month

Looks like we know one of our March PS+ games then.

X-com meets Starship Troopers. Could be a bit of fun from the looks of it.

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