Nioh 2

[drahkon]

Not much is known. Probably a 2020 game (at the earliest).

Still the announcement of the show for me so far

[Nolan]

Received an email today from Sony informing me that I’ve been invited to the closed Alpha. Came with a code, anyone interested in my code? I don’t plan to use it. 

 

Crossposting in PS4 discussion. 

[drahkon]

5 hours ago, Nolan said:

Received an email today from Sony informing me that I’ve been invited to the closed Alpha. Came with a code, anyone interested in my code? I don’t plan to use it. 

I am  

[Nolan]

First come first serve, PMd

[Deathjam]

Ah crap I missed out

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[Hero-of-Time]

 

[Hero-of-Time]

Last week, I decided to tackle another game on my 2024 Pledge List and I finished it last night.

I loved the original game but I don't think this one manages to match it. I still really enjoyed it though. I just found there to be way too many systems in the game, all of which seemed a little confusing. I didn't look into what half of them done and so I ended up playing the game without using things like ninjutsu and the magic systems and instead just played it like Dark Souls, rolling/dodging and hacking away. It wasn't until I started going for the platinum in the post game where I finally delved into these things. I really should have looked into them sooner as it would have made things a lot easier.  

I did enjoy the standard battle system though. The range of weapons on offer allows for so many different play styles. I mostly used the axe and spear. The axe was slow but powerful and playing this way reminded me of a build I had in one of the Dark Souls games. The spear was a little faster and allowed me to keep my distance so I can learn the enemy movements and patterns. Once I was more comfortable, I would then move in with the axe.

The way I played the game was I would go through a mission on my own and then use the Quick Match option to join and help others online. This meant that I would get to experience the level by myself and then go help others, whilst also gaining more experience. It was a fun way of grinding my levels but also felt good helping out other players. I also came across this fella....

This is why he dropped out of the presidential race. Dude was too busy playing Nioh 2. 

The game does a good job of offering a hand if you are struggling. A few missions have NPCs join you on your quest and you can also summon help from random players who are online or those you have dropped an item that allows an AI version of their character to be summoned. Some of the people I encountered whilst helping others where hilariously overpowered. I think the max level is 700 (I finished the game at around 120) and so seeing some of these players pop up and melt bosses health bars was always quite funny. Most of these people were using a no weapon build and instead would just using fists and magic.

One of the NPCs did cause me a little trouble when I tried to escape...

So, yeah, great game but I preferred the original. Still well worth a play if you like Soulsborne games or you just want a game with plenty of customisable options that allows you to play the game how you want to play.

With that done, another game is off the list. 

Edited August 6 by Hero-of-Time

[drahkon]

11 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said:

Will you play the The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series on PS4 or PSVita?

[Hero-of-Time]

39 minutes ago, drahkon said:

Will you play the The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series on PS4 or PSVita?

PS4. I'll be playing Trails of Zero not Cold Steel.

[drahkon]

4 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said:

PS4. I'll be playing Trails of Zero not Cold Steel.

I see, I see. Never heard of Trails of Zero

[Hero-of-Time]

Just now, drahkon said:

I see, I see. Never heard of Trails of Zero

Zero and Azure are the 2 recommended games to play in the series before you start Cold Steel.