Mmmmm I am saving this spot for a thorough post later when I have more time. I have to say, I really miss solid multiplayer games and very little nowadays satisfies me but I’d love to rave about what I loved in the past.

I can almost guarantee this budget is huge. Consider the fact that they already spent years developing it. And by development, I don’t mean full production I mean the pre-production stage where you’re getting things off the ground, seeing what’s fun, what type of game this, etc.

They’ve probably already spend a few milly just making the bones, the foundation. By the sounds of it, this phase was highly experimental. They wouldn’t invest all that time just to make it a small scale low budget once actual production rolled around.

@e_zed_eh_intern

Yeah the A and B similarities were kinda disappointing but I still think something as simple as upping the difficulty and doing a speed run is replay value in itself.

Other than The Last of Us, I can’t think of another action game “recently” that I attempted to just up the difficulty for the sheer fun of a replay where everything is essentially the same.

I think Capcom hears us though. Next Resident Evil remake or sequel will probably have an extra budget and time to make more scenarios that differ.

@sheria

Control is good but not GOTY or anywhere close. It’s a solid foundation but I think there is a gameplay/story disconnect that takes you away from its best elements being “The Oldest House”.

Think about a classic like Bioshock and you remember the world so well because there are awesome scenes and gameplay scenarios in each new area. Every area in Control kinda feels the same: big wide area with a “shootout” in the middle. I think if they made better gameplay scenarios, it would be a significantly stronger game.

To me, it isn’t in contention for GOTY and I’m surprised it got the nomination in the end.

@mico_moreno

I respect your opinion but I think Resident Evil 2 is the gold standard for an action / shooter game in 2019 and beyond.

It isn’t just shoot shoot shoot like other action games. There are a variety of enemy types that you have to think about, you have to consider the environment, there is genuine horror, reasons to replay, extra modes.

It’s a GOTY package.

I have a ton of faith. Valve always pushes it. I was waaaaaaay too young to appreciate Half Life when it originally released but I'll never forget trying The Orange Box in 2007 and thinking how I've never played something as unique and entirely exciting as Portal and TF2. It was just this behemoth package that felt so innovative. It was nothing like I was used to playing as a 12 year old.

I think this is their next big leap. I think they can make the crowning achievement for VR action games. They have the budget to keep trying gameplay systems until its always fun for every second of the game. I think this is gonna be a good one.

@axel

I thought That's News is about lesser featured stories. I posted a Shenmue 3 documentary that's about to release.

Isn't That's Not News just random stuff?

Look what my YouTube recommended told me to watch...

"Seeing him [Yu] able to tell his story touches me more than even my desire to continue the journey"

Youtube Video

Thank God I didn't check this post cause I haven't played the game yet. I was just speculating why people might not have mentioned those things.

I'm out until I play it. This thread ain't safe.

@kris

Could have been a part of the review embargo that I think lifted a week ago. If you listen to spoiler discussions, I bet they talk about it there.