ThePigMarcher Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Just played through What Remains of Edith Finch and what an absolute joy it was, just utterly beautiful story telling. I was dubious about spending £16 for 2-3hrs worth of game but considering I'll often spend more than that on a takeaway I thought why not and I'm sure glad I did. Despite the brevity of the game some of the family members' stories will stay with me for a while, some were also done in such an inventive way and I really loved the level design of the family home. I did miss a couple of trophies and those were early game ones, largely before I fully figured out what was going on but I can easily return to those as a chapter replay becomes available on completion, not that you really need it given the games length. I could easily see me wanting to go through this again at some point down the line anyway.
drahkon Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Because of @drahkon's glowing review I bought Steinsgate on the Easter sale for ps3 and plan on running down to Gamestop tomorrow and pick the sequel with a gift card. Only played the first chapter so far but it's looking good. Did you play more/finish it? I just got the Platinum and it was worth every penny. If I could afford it I'd buy the sequel now but sadly I have to wait until it's on sale for a tenner... Edit: Shit...I'll put my sig (trophy card) in spoilers as there is an image that could spoil something...hope you haven't seen it, yet. Edited April 25, 2017 by drahkon
Hero-of-Time Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Amazing! I always wanted to try the Mega CD game. There is a limited physical release being done that has a box like the Mega/Sega CD. Edited April 25, 2017 by Hero-of-Time
S.C.G Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Night Trap! Of all the games absolutely no one asked for to be re-released, I'm genuinely amazed this is getting a 25th anniversary version. :p I own the original game as well... For what it's worth, that HD video makes it worth while, at least you can see what's going on now. I'm... considering getting the physical limited edition release of this now...
Happenstance Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Might have to get that. Its been on my list for a while to get for the retro collection.
Tales Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Did you play more/finish it? I just got the Platinum and it was worth every penny. If I could afford it I'd buy the sequel now but sadly I have to wait until it's on sale for a tenner... Edit: Shit...I'll put my sig (trophy card) in spoilers as there is an image that could spoil something...hope you haven't seen it, yet. Not yet, but making progress. Early/mid chapter 5 so far. Was only going to play for a couple of hours today but it ended up being twice that as the plot really started going somewhere. Not sure if I reached day 14/8 yet, may still be the 13th. Really like it so far. Although I think the game kinda dragged on at times in the beginning, I understand it was probably to really develop the characters, and it's good because I think they are great. Christina is easily my favourite, but generally it's a good interesting cast. I thought it was the sequel you were playing btw :p
drahkon Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 Really like it so far. Although I think the game kinda dragged on at times in the beginning, I understand it was probably to really develop the characters, and it's good because I think they are great. It's to develop the characters but I also read somewhere that the game's making fun of the usual anime tropes by constantly throwing them into our faces and exaggerating them a little. It does drag at times.
Ganepark32 Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 Just played through What Remains of Edith Finch and what an absolute joy it was, just utterly beautiful story telling. I was dubious about spending £16 for 2-3hrs worth of game but considering I'll often spend more than that on a takeaway I thought why not and I'm sure glad I did. Despite the brevity of the game some of the family members' stories will stay with me for a while, some were also done in such an inventive way and I really loved the level design of the family home. I did miss a couple of trophies and those were early game ones, largely before I fully figured out what was going on but I can easily return to those as a chapter replay becomes available on completion, not that you really need it given the games length. I could easily see me wanting to go through this again at some point down the line anyway. Played and finished this yesterday myself in a single sitting clocking in under 3 hours. Had it pre-ordered from when they were offering it with 20% discount and had forgotten about it till a couple of days ago but was excited to finally sit down with it and see what the game offered after waiting so long for it. And like yourself, I loved it. The story telling is done so well, with some areas a bit better than others (the part surrounding Lewis was superbly done I thought and really hit an emotional note with how it all ended, probably my favourite bit of the narrative), and it was really engrossing as you walked round this house uncovering the history of the family. It had that feel of Gone Home about it and I've seen a lot of parallels drawn between the two but of them, I think I prefer What Remains of Edith Finch. The whole mystery and unknown aspect of the family history, the history of the house, the individual stories of tragedy and the way they're put together in some truly evocative ways took that step up above that game I thought. Easily one of most memorable games I've played this year and some of it will linger long with me for some time. It might seem like a steep asking price but I'd say the game is worth a go for the experience alone. For me, it now joins the likes of Firewatch and Virginia as one of my favourite narrative experiences and is a strong follow up to The Unfinished Swan. Can't wait to see what they do next.
Cookyman Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Wow, seeing the HD video feed on Night Trap you can really appreciate the gratuitous camel toe on display! That's 1992 for you! Edited April 27, 2017 by Cookyman
Hero-of-Time Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Sony financials have been released. 60 million PS4s now shipped and 2.9 million were sold in the last quarter. I wonder if it will ever reach 100 million?
Ashley Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I suspect once it gets a significant price drop it will. Their previous consoles got a 'second life' once the price drop kicked in.
Fierce_LiNk Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Amazing! I always wanted to try the Mega CD game. There is a limited physical release being done that has a box like the Mega/Sega CD. Whut da fawk?! I always wanted Night Trap, too. The whole concept just seemed interesting and a bit strange. Somehow, I just never got around to it. This is the most bizarre gaming announcement of the year so far, for me.
Tales Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Any fans of Settlers here? A new game called Valhalla Hills released yesterday and is basically The Settlers: Viking edition. It plays pretty much like the old ones I remember, just prettier. You play on a random, hilly island, and is essentially tasked with creating a supply chain that can support the soldiers needed to defeat the guardins of the portal at the top of the hill, so you can progress to the next island, eventually giving the vikings enough honour through fighting and building so they can reach Valhalla. It's a lot of fun. And it plays well with a controller, just like Tropico and Grand Ages, but you can get it on Steam too if you prefer that.
somme Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Ooo I used to love The Settlers! Thanks for the heads up.
Deathjam Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 As it hasn't been shared here, here is a short intro to upcoming game 'Hob'. Could be a special gem
Fierce_LiNk Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Any fans of Settlers here? A new game called Valhalla Hills released yesterday and is basically The Settlers: Viking edition. It plays pretty much like the old ones I remember, just prettier. You play on a random, hilly island, and is essentially tasked with creating a supply chain that can support the soldiers needed to defeat the guardins of the portal at the top of the hill, so you can progress to the next island, eventually giving the vikings enough honour through fighting and building so they can reach Valhalla. It's a lot of fun. And it plays well with a controller, just like Tropico and Grand Ages, but you can get it on Steam too if you prefer that. Ooooh, could be quite interesting for @Eenuh, as she's into this sort of stuff. Was Grand Ages: Medieval any good in the end? I wanted to pick it up but decided not to. I've seen it flash up on PSN a few times at around £15.
Tales Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 I had fun with Grand Ages. Took a while to get into, but once I got a grasp of the game mechanics I had a lot of fun building my empire. I wrote more about in the thread for the game.
Fierce_LiNk Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 I had fun with Grand Ages. Took a while to get into, but once I got a grasp of the game mechanics I had a lot of fun building my empire. I wrote more about in the thread for the game. Hmm, might just get it in the next sale then. I've got a craving for a game of that sort. Tropico was great fun and I spent a loooot of time on that when it came out. We need more of those type of strategy games on PS4.
Tales Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Hmm, might just get it in the next sale then. I've got a craving for a game of that sort. Tropico was great fun and I spent a loooot of time on that when it came out. We need more of those type of strategy games on PS4. Agree, there's too few of them. More are coming though, hopefully that's a good sign It's more of a god-game, but Birthdays the Beginning is out next month. Basically you experiment on a world by changing various paramaters and see how life would develop from early beginnings and through the milleniums. Also there's a SimCity-in-Space game called Aven Colony that you can read more about here. It was funded on Kickstarter I think. Edited April 30, 2017 by Tales
Josh64 Posted May 7, 2017 Posted May 7, 2017 I felt like that with the demo, I pre-ordered it nonetheless when I was last on my PS4... Does this mean it came out today? I've been a bit blinkered when it comes to my other consoles currently thanks to Zelda. :p Maybe I'll turn my PS4 on and give it a try today or tomorrow and will let you know. Love me some Parappa the Rapper, so... I gotta believe! (that the remaster is good) @nekunando I was stuck on this bit for a while too, for whatever reason that stage is slightly out of sync, if you do every button press on that stage just a fraction quicker than you usually would then you'll be rappin' good!
Hero-of-Time Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 A couple more PS2 to PS4 games are being released this month. Both Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X ( the game finally has a platinum ) will be making their way to the console very soon. You interested in playing Code Veronica @Aneres11?
Aneres11 Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 A couple more PS2 to PS4 games are being released this month. Both Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X ( the game finally has a platinum ) will be making their way to the console very soon. You interested in playing Code Veronica @Aneres11? I most definitely am, yes! Never played it before so thanks for the heads up. Is CV a good entry?
Hero-of-Time Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 I most definitely am, yes! Never played it before so thanks for the heads up. Is CV a good entry? I love it. I played it back when it first released on the Dreamcast and was blown away by it. The opening cutscene is amazing, the story is great and the villains are probably some of the best in the series. It's the last of the classic style RE games meaning there is a lot of back tracking, limited ammo and puzzles to be solved.
Aneres11 Posted May 8, 2017 Posted May 8, 2017 I love it. I played it back when it first released on the Dreamcast and was blown away by it. The opening cutscene is amazing, the story is great and the villains are probably some of the best in the series. It's the last of the classic style RE games meaning there is a lot of back tracking, limited ammo and puzzles to be solved. I'm sold .
nekunando Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 I was finally getting back into Code Veronica on Dreamcast over that weekend where my Switch delivery was late. Unfortunately, I haven't played it since Once again I'll have to figure out where I am, where I'm going and what I'm doing when I eventually return. I've never been in and out of a game as much as Code Veronica over the last decade, though. I haven't even been to disc 2 yet so I don't know if it's me being far too easily distracted or if, in fact, I'm just not that into it
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