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eddhorse · 25-02-2016 08:59PM

Xenji wrote: »

They are all the same now in the EU/US, the Asian games are different, they have got the PS4 version of Thief already.

Thanks for the info, makes sense really. Less arguments

tok9 · 25-02-2016 09:04PM

Deep Six wrote: »

Games that are a rehash of titles from 20 years ago or games that have a bit of depth and decent playtime to them? Yeah I know which one I want. I'd take AC Black Flag any day over the smartphone **** we're expected to be thankful for.

That is one vague first sentence. It's impressive how a lot of people don't seem to care for their own time. It's amazing that some would prefer to play a poor game for 20 hours instead of a good game for 2 hour. Each to their own.

Manufactured Miracle wrote: »

You lost me at "Black Flag is awful". If anything it's one of the best and freshest titles in the franchise.

Saying it's one of the best of a generally very average franchise is not saying much. What exactly is so fresh about Black Flag? There is no new feature in it. It still has the awful traversing, awful combat, awful stealth and the only thing it has more of is boat battles which were in AC3. I'll admit I didn't think much of he boats either but people seem to like those. I've played about 5 hours, maybe more of Black Flag and that was enough to know it was the same game I played a year ago.

Exclamation Marc · 26-02-2016 09:17AM

tok9 wrote: »

Saying it's one of the best of a generally very average franchise is not saying much. What exactly is so fresh about Black Flag? There is no new feature in it. It still has the awful traversing, awful combat, awful stealth and the only thing it has more of is boat battles which were in AC3. I'll admit I didn't think much of he boats either but people seem to like those. I've played about 5 hours, maybe more of Black Flag and that was enough to know it was the same game I played a year ago.

Assassin's Creed 2 was one of the most critically acclaimed games of its time so being in the same ballpark as that is good work. The odd one or two blunders aside, it's a pretty well received franchise. The naval combat in BF was brilliant. I hated it in AC3 but it was refined to a brilliant level in Black Flag. Great characters, much improved stealth and a huge level of variety in interactions and mission and location style.

Metacritic has it between 84 and 88 across all platforms, even Edge gave it a 9. Fair enough it's not to your taste but it's not an awful game. It's a bit like how Bloodborne isn't for me. I don't like it at all but I know it's not awful and that everyone else can't be wrong. You played about 5 hours of it, that's a bit like watching 20 minutes of a film and deciding it's a crap film without seeing the rest of it.

tok9 · 26-02-2016 10:05AM

Manufactured Miracle wrote: »

You played about 5 hours of it, that's a bit like watching 20 minutes of a film and deciding it's a crap film without seeing the rest of it.

This analogy is simply untrue. It'd make a lot more sense if you had said the same as putting 5 hours into a tv series which you could argue might be true.

But putting 5 hours into the 6th edition of a franchise of which I've completed 3 other games in it is absolutely more than enough time to realise I'm playing the same game in a different location. The more you play the series the more you realise the actual mechanics used in it are awful.

I gave it a chance, I bought it on a sale thinking the reviews are good, people say it's better but it wasn't and I won't be coming back until they fix the combat and stealth... something you'd think would be pretty important for an assassin.

Taltos · 26-02-2016 11:09AM

I left the series while hunting rabbits in the first NA version. I loved all the previous games - but that one soured it so much for me I just don't know when or if I'll ever go back to it. Shame as I was enjoying the underlying story but maybe another day.

They are ripe for PS+ though - some nice candidates there that might get some life back in the series, especially as Ubi are taking a break from it as well this year.

Snake Plisken · 26-02-2016 09:48PM

This is the same Sony who rejected EA Access saying that it good value to gamers! I beg to differ it's great value for €25 a year, they should really let us decide, I'd say they don't want to be embarrassed by their offerings on their own subscription service! Owning both consoles I get the impression that Sony are very cocky they have won this generations console war easily and really have no real interest in offering decent titles at this stage in the PS4's lifecycle, whereas the XboxOne is playing catchup and they can do this by offering better quality titles on their monthly offerings and making 360 titles backwards compatible, so at the moment I feel Xbox live is better value for its subscribers imho!

whiterebel · 26-02-2016 10:17PM

Taltos wrote: »

I left the series while hunting rabbits in the first NA version. I loved all the previous games - but that one soured it so much for me I just don't know when or if I'll ever go back to it. Shame as I was enjoying the underlying story but maybe another day.

They are ripe for PS+ though - some nice candidates there that might get some life back in the series, especially as Ubi are taking a break from it as well this year.

ACIII starts off really, really slowly. I did the same as you, and left it quite early on. Played BF and went back to III afterwards, which I am still enjoying, once it moved on. Lots to do, quite varied, its good so far. I am a big fan of the series, though.

Deep Six · 27-02-2016 03:07PM

Snake Plisken wrote: »

This is the same Sony who rejected EA Access saying that it good value to gamers! I beg to differ it's great value for €25 a year, they should really let us decide, I'd say they don't want to be embarrassed by their offerings on their own subscription service! Owning both consoles I get the impression that Sony are very cocky they have won this generations console war easily and really have no real interest in offering decent titles at this stage in the PS4's lifecycle, whereas the XboxOne is playing catchup and they can do this by offering better quality titles on their monthly offerings and making 360 titles backwards compatible, so at the moment I feel Xbox live is better value for its subscribers imho!

Absolutely. The rejection of EA access by Sony felt like a slap in the face. Why not let your customers decide whether they want to pay a subscription for it and access the content?

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 01-03-2016 10:06AM

Isn't Broforce on PS+ today? Hoping to have it downloaded before I get home tonight. What time is PS4's store updates?

F1ngers · 01-03-2016 10:58AM

Gamer Bhoy 89 wrote: »

Isn't Broforce on PS+ today? Hoping to have it downloaded before I get home tonight. What time is PS4's store updates?

Anytime between midnight and tea-time.

Gamer Bhoy 89 · 01-03-2016 11:19AM

It's up now for me. Woohoo. Mad to play this

iamtony · 01-03-2016 11:48AM

Gamer Bhoy 89 wrote: »

It's up now for me. Woohoo. Mad to play this

Just looked at the trailer looks great:-)

iamtony · 01-03-2016 11:51AM

Gamer Bhoy 89 wrote: »

It's up now for me. Woohoo. Mad to play this

Its their for me too but not in the monthly games section yet, I had to search for it.

Zero-Cool · 01-03-2016 11:59AM

Well after 5 minutes, that's one of the best games I've ever played :pac: Any way to switch characters on the fly? Bro Gyver is great an all but he's no Bro Norris with his roundhouse kicks of death.

DeclanRe · 01-03-2016 12:04PM

Is Broforce Just for PS4? I wouldn't mind being able to stick it on the Vita also?

iamtony · 01-03-2016 12:08PM

DeclanRe wrote: »

Is Broforce Just for PS4? I wouldn't mind being able to stick it on the Vita also?

Just ps4.

kunst nugget · 01-03-2016 12:08PM

DeclanRe wrote: »

Is Broforce Just for PS4? I wouldn't mind being able to stick it on the Vita also?

They cancelled the Vita version which is a major pity.

madcabbage · 01-03-2016 01:53PM

Can't get the damn Broforce theme song out of my head, it's quality!!

Kenjataimu · 01-03-2016 07:43PM

Flame Over is showing up as free for PS4 and its supposed to be Vita only.

So add it while you still can. https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-ie/games/flame-over/cid=EP4132-CUSA01841_00-FLAMEOVERLLJ2015

Zero-Cool · 01-03-2016 07:49PM

Broforce is unreal craic. Gas how the ds4 lights up red white and blue when you finish a level.

DARK-KNIGHT · 01-03-2016 09:16PM

Kenjataimu wrote: »

Flame Over is showing up as free for PS4 and its supposed to be Vita only.

So add it while you still can. https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-ie/games/flame-over/cid=EP4132-CUSA01841_00-FLAMEOVERLLJ2015

Got that thanks very much for the tip off

DARK-KNIGHT · 01-03-2016 09:51PM

Kenjataimu wrote: »

Flame Over is showing up as free for PS4 and its supposed to be Vita only.

So add it while you still can. https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-ie/games/flame-over/cid=EP4132-CUSA01841_00-FLAMEOVERLLJ2015

highly recommended game lads it's a blast and tough enough

02-03-2016 10:41AM

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Broforce is unreal craic. Gas how the ds4 lights up red white and blue when you finish a level.

Played about 2 hours last night. I love the game (played it on PC already)

However, some minor issues with the PS4 port (I suffered occasional input lag I.E. randomly when I press the analog the character refuses to move)

Also some weird sound issues where what seems like the quality of sound turns to mono then jumps back to stereo. Normally happens when there is alot going on in the screen.

Some frame rate issues too are noticeable at times.

Hopefully it's patched out soon.

DeclanRe · 02-03-2016 10:44AM

Anyone played Galak-Z yet, I remember the Giant Bomb guys raving about it, i think its a very good month, for PS4 owners anyway!

Zero-Cool · 02-03-2016 10:53AM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Played about 2 hours last night. I love the game (played it on PC already)

However, some minor issues with the PS4 port (I suffered occasional input lag I.E. randomly when I press the analog the character refuses to move).

I'm finding the same issues but the lag is seriously causing problems, especially on the covert mission to test your agility, lot of jumping and climbing. Then a bit of lag and lose control of Brobocop and fall to my doom. Finding it very hard to pass it with the lag issue atm.

DARK-KNIGHT · 02-03-2016 01:24PM

Lads gotta say the moaning that goes on about free games is just silly. 3 quality games this month. Broforce is class galak z is fantastic aswell

Revoker88 · 02-03-2016 11:40PM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Lads gotta say the moaning that goes on about free games is just silly. 3 quality games this month. Broforce is class galak z is fantastic aswell

Seems to be more moaning about moaning these days than anything else,smart comments thrown in by the sunshine and lollipops side and when someone replies in the negative there accused of moaning. But hey if you like the free games you would not get without a paid subscription good on ye:)

eddhorse · 03-03-2016 07:44AM

It's approx €1 per week. Wish i had it when i was younger, £5.99 for a 1 x Commodore 64 cassette tape that may or may not have been good. Hard to pick wisely without the internet.

/oldmanspeech

van_beano · 03-03-2016 07:58AM

eddhorse wrote: »

It's approx €1 per week. Wish i had it when i was younger, £5.99 for a 1 x Commodore 64 cassette tape that may or may not have been good. Hard to pick wisely without the internet.

/oldmanspeech

Ha, at least you had a Commodore where games were well stocked in a wide variety of places, I had a Spectrum Sinclair where games were hard to come by. Ahh the good old days where it took a few hours for a game to load, no wonder I switched to a NES soon after. Couldn't believe I could play Super Mario for free on it instead of going to the local chipper and spending 10P per game.

Young people don't realise how good they have it!

Zero-Cool · 03-03-2016 11:41AM

eddhorse wrote: »

It's approx €1 per week. Wish i had it when i was younger, £5.99 for a 1 x Commodore 64 cassette tape that may or may not have been good. Hard to pick wisely without the internet.

/oldmanspeech

Aw man I remember getting a fiver pocket money and heading to a nearby hardware and electrical shop who would sell the cassettes. Then loading the tape, waiting 30-40 minutes for the game to load hoping it doesn;t crash where you would have to rewind the tape and start again. Ah epic times....

Anyway, @BroForce on Twitter have a google doc asking you to describe techincal issues you are facing on the PS4. The character freezing is getting very annoying.

Anyone do online multiplayer yet? Mad to try some, if ye see me one playing, send an invite.

Also, BROndock Saints.....:eek::pac:

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