Posts made by Phbz

@jdincinerator Where can I preorder?

Sony We're finally going to see that Naughty Dog sci-fi game! ...It's just going to be TLoU2 online mode more than a year after release. It has a lot of potential I'll say that.

I hope some bombastic new IP is shown as I really have no interest for any sequel from an E3 standpoint. I want a continuation to GoW but it won't get me screaming, we know it's coming.

And of course, Nightmare Creatures remake by blue point!

MS Not expecting much but they are at a sweet spot for an E3 where they have a lot of stuff going on but very little seen in terms of gameplay, now it's the time to have some cool trailers. Hoping for some Gamepass bombs and that indies like the Artful Escape finally have release dates.

They'll probably show a lot a Halo but I don't care. I just want to play the game. Use E3 for cooler stuff.

Nintendo I'm hoping for Samus Returns ported for the Switch and not much more.

Show me botw2 gameplay and give me a date you cowards! I have the feeling with Covid delays and how incredible are their sales, even without major releases, we won't see nothing big until the Super Nintendo Switch comes out.

Alice Madness Returns

I'm surprised by how much I've enjoyed this. As a 3D platformer is quite precise, the level design is dense full of secrets and there's a lot of puzzle elements to breakdown level progression. Nothing complex but just enough to make you think. Unfortunately the art direction is not great and it's a shame. In a way they managed to get the mood right with its surreal approach but it is dull and uninspired for the most part. Same with character design, it never feels quite right. Horrible colour palette too.

The combat is satisfying, there's not much variation but the game does an ok job at mixing enemy types. Melee fells better than distance but unfortunately you end up getting a long distance gun that becomes overpowered making everything else redundant.

Story is really dark and interesting to follow and music is pretty awesome.

7.5/10

Now I need a 2020s Alice game. Such a rich universe to explore.

A cool Spanish GP, what a rarity! Much thanks to a genius strategy from Mercedes and another superb drive by Lewis. I know many don't like seeing him win because he always does, but he got so much unfair criticism during the last years with people throwing shade at his real talent that I can't help but celebrate seeing him giving masterclass after masterclass.

Lots of midfield action too. Russell seemed about to score his first Williams point but seems like his car gave up on him on the last laps.

Added bonus for this season, seeing people lapping Mazepin and hoping he doesn't take them out.

I don't get why there isn't an option to lock at 30fps.

I'm playing Steep, in typical Unisoft fashion there's a cool game somewhere underneath the excess of structure and gamification.

Also, really not digging the game trying to sell me stuff while I play. I can tolerate non intrusive monetisation but me just playing the game, choosing what seems to be a normal activity and the game taking me to a store page, it's a good way to get me to abandon a game.

I'll stick with it a few more hours because once you're playing it it's a good game but I don't think I'll finish it.

Stopped playing Undertale. This one made me sad, always thought I would enjoy it, and I can see why it has a cult status but it's just not for me. I think I got to a point where I just can't deal with random encounters. I get that's psychological, if the enemies weren't invisible I would be fine with it, but I just can't.

Played the demo. One big improvement over 7 is how the interactive icons pop up from further away. No more walking bumping against stuff looking for items. Probably not completely gone but it is improved.

PS5 redesign coming in 2022. Oh lord please 🙏 be true

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@dipset I enjoyed the one with the bug lady. Final boss is hilariously bad.

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I'm really in the mood for an ambitious AA new franchise.

@jdincinerator I've read that's like a mix of all RE except 6.

@jdincinerator Improved exploration and puzzles it's good news to me since the 1st person combat seems to be just as bad as in 7. Really not expecting it to be my goty but I'm hopeful it's good.

Hey @axel please change one of my HM to @ffff0 's turtle. Thanks.

I would be surprised as I don't see how the current level design and online structure could easily accommodated it and I don't see them or Square making a big investment on this game. Maybe in a sequel, if we ever get one. Square would probably prefer to risk it for Avengers which is much more easy to milk (Although Disney might not be into it).

Yes, please nominate a Dreams game. If it's a full game released in 2020 it should be illegible.

Hellblade

Was feeling like replaying this game for a while now, it's such a solid cohesive experience. Particularly the sound design is pretty much unmatched. I'm such a big fan of games that get rid of HUD through good game design and Hellblade kills it. No waypoints, no mission description, no energy bars, nothing, even enemy off-screen proximity is done through audio. It was cool replaying it to just to remind me of how incredible it is.

Gameplay is fine. I like the environmental puzzles and how seeking meaning in patterns ties with mental health. But I would like to see it explored further, with more nuance. Combat while not amazing feels visceral, perhaps a bit too simple but as there's not an abundance of encounters it does enough of a good job in keeping things interesting. Definitely room for improvement.

Love this game but I'm kinda nervous about the sequel. Might be a great game on its own but I will be surprised if it keeps feeling this unique, even experimental at times.

8.5/10

@lotias Hey, he made huge improvements, a whole race without going off track.

The race was interesting, the first three were very close the whole time and had some cool overtaking moments but midfield lacked good fights this time. It definitely lacked spectacle and big moments but it was competitive.

@dipset it's just for 3 races this season and it's not this weekend. That's all I know.

@tearju-engi I also find RE4 unplayable.