Cube Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Dang, the main one I wanted is PS5 only. I'll give Remnant from the Ashes a try, perhaps Final Fantasy if I'm bored enough .
drahkon Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) Great month. FFVIIR is obivously amazing.Maquette looks like a nice puzzle game. I'm excited Remnant from the Ashes...no idea, to be honest. Never heard of it before. But it seems to be a solid game after checking some reviews. (Edit: It also has 3 player co-op; my two mates and I have a lot of stuff to play)Farpoint. Don't have PSVR so not for me Edited February 26, 2021 by drahkon 1
Sheikah Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Man, the entitlement of some people about the PS5 upgrade for FFVIIR. I mean, obviously it'd be great if everyone got the PS5 version but it's still very nice that people who didn't buy it are still getting it on Plus?
Happenstance Posted February 26, 2021 Author Posted February 26, 2021 Just now, Sheikah said: Man, the entitlement of some people about the PS5 upgrade for FFVIIR. I mean, obviously it'd be great if everyone got the PS5 version but it's still very nice that people who didn't buy it are still getting it on Plus? The only real issue I see is that if you get the free PS+ version then you wouldn’t later be able to buy the PS4 version on sale for the free upgrade that way. I’ve wanted to buy games properly that I’ve gotten free on PS+ and it’s annoyed me that I wasn’t able to.
Sheikah Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Happenstance said: The only real issue I see is that if you get the free PS+ version then you wouldn’t later be able to buy the PS4 version on sale for the free upgrade that way. I’ve wanted to buy games properly that I’ve gotten free on PS+ and it’s annoyed me that I wasn’t able to. Presumably there will be an option to overcome this issue, since it feels like the reason S-E aren't giving away the PS5 upgrade is to encourage people to buy the game. Edited February 26, 2021 by Sheikah
Happenstance Posted February 26, 2021 Author Posted February 26, 2021 Just now, Sheikah said: Presumably there will be an option to overcome this issue, since presumably the reason S-E aren't giving away the PS5 upgrade is that they want people to buy the game. That’ll just be them having a PS5 version for people to buy or rebuy at full price in the case of PS+ members who got the PS4 version free.
Sheikah Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Happenstance said: That’ll just be them having a PS5 version for people to buy or rebuy at full price in the case of PS+ members who got the PS4 version free. Aren't games generally RRP on the digital storefront anyway unless on a sale? Like if they make you buy a PS5 version of the game, it'll probably be 59.99 like the original PS4 version is. I don't think it's a case that they'll put the PS4 version on sale on the digital store but then not allow you to buy it since you've downloaded the PS4 Plus version, meanwhile charging full price still for the PS5 version. God, this is complicated to even type out...
Zell Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 I can currently get the PS4 version on Amazon for £36 (might be cheaper elsewhere, haven't checked). So if I buy that, I get the digital PS5 version for free when it comes out? Is there any point to buying the PS5 version?
Happenstance Posted February 26, 2021 Author Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Zell said: I can currently get the PS4 version on Amazon for £36 (might be cheaper elsewhere, haven't checked). So if I buy that, I get the digital PS5 version for free when it comes out? Is there any point to buying the PS5 version? It was £22 last night on Amazon so could be worth waiting. I assume the physical version gets the upgrade as well but I haven’t seen anything saying either way yet.
Ganepark32 Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Pretty happy with the lineup myself. Had thought Maquette would be a PS+ title but would've happily picked it up as I do enjoy a first person puzzler so looking forward to playing it next week. Never played Final Fantasy 7 and have been tempted to try the Remake. Do worry that I'll miss out a lot of the nods and such with having not played the original but I'll give it a go. I am currently playing FF12 The Zodiac Age on Gamepass (first time playing that game too) so don't know if I'll simply add it to my library and play it later on or just get on with it. I have Remnant From The Ashes on my Xbox One, the complete edition, and its alright. I didn't get too far with it and it didn't really grab me enough to want to try and play it more but its supposedly fun for those wanting to play co-op (its perfectly playable solo as enemy count and difficulty scale based on number of players from what I remember). Would love to try Farpoint but I likewise don't have a PSVR. Still, its a good month and looking forward to jumping in with Maquette and FF7R.
Julius Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Happenstance said: It was £22 last night on Amazon so could be worth waiting. I assume the physical version gets the upgrade as well but I haven’t seen anything saying either way yet. It's confirmed to be both for physical and digital versions, found this at the bottom of their press release for Intergrade: Quote * If you already own FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for the PS4 (physical or digital version) and own a PS5, you can download the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE free PS5 enhancement update. This update does not include the new episode featuring Yuffie. The new episode featuring Yuffie can be purchased separately. An internet connection is required to obtain the free PS5 enhancement update. However, if you have purchased FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (physical edition) for PS4 and own the PS5 digital edition (the model without a disc drive), then you are not eligible to download the upgrade. 1
drahkon Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Started playing Maquette and completed the first two chapters. Enjoying it quite a bit. The puzzles are great, the game looks beautiful and the voice actors are really good. Framerate is a little iffy, but eh...it's a puzzle game. But man...the story so far...during every narrated part my reaction was pretty much this: or this: or this: It's so "lovey-dovey, hug me, you're so amazing, everything's perfect and romantic"... Maybe it's the jaded cynic in me but it's annoying as all hell Anyways, I really hope Michael's and Kenzie's relationship crashes, burns to the ground and then explodes. Edited March 2, 2021 by drahkon
Ganepark32 Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 Played and finished Maquette myself earlier today and I have to agree, the narrative is probably its weakest element. It was IGN who, in their review, drew parallels with Florence and how the games have a similar narrative but Florence handled it better and I have to agree. Florence felt more succinct, more well rounded and just gave a better all round inpression of a burgeoning relationship and its decay. Maquette drags out a short script in snippets through its run time when it could easily have been handled better within a shorter experience. Its a narrative that doesn't seem to fit the game its wrapped around which is a shame as there's an interesting gameplay mechanic here (that's been 10 years in the making apparently) and there could've been a stronger narrative if they'd pulled it back a bit and parred down the length. Nothing on Seth Gabel and Bruce Dallas Howard as they do work well together, its just there's not enough of the narrative to really push it home within the game. Enjoyed the game otherwise, will probably write more thoughts later on for the Gaming Diary thread. 1
drahkon Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Ganepark32 said: Its a narrative that doesn't seem to fit the game its wrapped around which is a shame as there's an interesting gameplay mechanic here Indeed. It's why I've decided to skip the narrative completely after I've found out that you can do so via the circle-button. I enjoy the puzzles a lot, but the surrounding narrative is so boring and unimaginative that I'm not going to bother with the "cutscenes". Edited March 3, 2021 by drahkon
gaggle64 Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 They're giving away Ratchet & Clank as part of their "Play at Home" initiative now, in case anyone missed it. Well worth a play.
Cube Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 Also, if you have it via PS+, you can still add this version to you account so you can play it when you don't have PS+.
Cookyman Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 Maquette is a Bryce Dallas Howard and Seth Gabel love fest.
drahkon Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 Chapter 6 of Maquette done. It's been way too easy to softlock the game in the earlier chapters... The puzzles are great, but it feels like they don't fully fulfill the main mechanic's potential... And the writing is soooooo bland...
drahkon Posted March 4, 2021 Posted March 4, 2021 Well, after Chapter 6 it was over very quickly. Nabbed all the trophies and it didn't change my opinion of the game. It's a lovely idea that never comes close to fulfilling its potential. The game could've done without the narrative and should've focused more on the puzzles themselves. More levels, less talk 2
drahkon Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Rumour has it that, aside from Oddworld Soulstorm, we'll see Days Gone and Zombie Army 4 in April I can already taste the meltdown because DaYs GoNe Is AlReAdY oN tHe Ps+ CoLlEcTiOn Would be quite happy with Zombie Army 4. Have been interested in it for a while as it's apparently a pretty good co-op game. Will definitely give Oddworld: Soulstorm a chance, but it'll probably be like all the other Oddworld games...I won't like it Edited March 31, 2021 by drahkon
Ronnie Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, drahkon said: I can already taste the meltdown because DaYs GoNe Is AlReAdY oN tHe Ps+ CoLlEcTiOn Well, it is. There's no way they'll put Days Gone on PS+ for that reason.
Sheikah Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Ronnie said: Well, it is. There's no way they'll put Days Gone on PS+ for that reason. You know there's games in the Plus Collection that have previously been monthly Plus games? Plus Collection is also only for people who have a PS5. Edited March 31, 2021 by Sheikah
Cube Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 I wonder if Oddworld: Soulstorm will only be the PS5 version that's on PS+ (as they've done a few times since Maneater). The other games are only PS4 titles (so backwards compatible on PS5).
Ronnie Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, Sheikah said: You know there's games in the Plus Collection that have previously been monthly Plus games? Yes, and? Putting up previously free games as permanently free at a future date is one thing. Using up one of three monthly free games as something that's already free to your biggest fans is different.
Sheikah Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Ronnie said: Yes, and? Putting up previously free games as permanently free at a future date is one thing. Using up one of three monthly free games as something that's already free to your biggest fans is different. PS5 users have been getting it good for a while. Like getting Bugsnax, Maneater, Maquette, Destruction All Stars and soon to be Oddworld Soulstorm, on top of the other games that both PS5 and PS4 owners get. So it wouldn't be surprising (or even a terrible thing) if one of the games was Days Gone. PS5 users will be getting Oddworld next month after all.
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