Random Gaming Thoughts

I just played through Xenogears for the first time. Immensely impressive game, but why did they feel the need to try and cram all that into one single game? The absurd scope, amount of ideas/content/etc seemed like it was just begging to be split into 2 games, if not a full trilogy. Feels weird to say that about a game instead of the opposite.
 
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Anyone else still refuse to pay $70 for a game or buy DLC? Or just me? I've payed that much and more in the past + would still make an exception for Shenmue, but I don't know, just not feeling it anymore despite inflation.
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I refuse to buy a digital game for $70, but am not against buying digital in general. Some games could only exist by releasing at a discounted digital price point (say $20-$40) because they don't quite have the budget or expected sales to justify the cost of printing discs, convincing retailers to stock them, dealing with shipping logistics, etc. Plus PC is an easier platform for indie releases, generally speaking, and essentially 100% digital at this point.

A fully priced AAA digital game is out of the question for me since, as a consumer, I would want the savings of buying a digital game to be reflected in the price. Plus there's always the option of resale of a disc, giving it away/donating, and just having a copy of it for who-know-what-the-hell-happens to our digital games in 20 years.

However, I'm not too worried about losing access to digital games myself, since there will be third party methods to get them back. I feel fully justified in going that route if a game I bought is no longer accessible on a store and is no longer being published. I definitely don't advocate that for current games, of course.

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Be cool for Sega to maybe dip their toes back into hardware, if Microsoft really does slowly exit. Poetic reversal of industry roles from 2001 onward.

Yes, please:

Dreamcast mini with Saturn/Model 3/Naomi/Naomi2 compatibility, SD card slot for multi-game packs and new games, plus upgraded via USB-C ports. Somewhat of a Nintendo-method by not directly going after Sony straight on...?
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I would love if they did something that was pretty much a souped up emulation box that's dedicated to the Sega back catalogue of console and arcade games. They could have a storefront where you could buy any Sega game up through the Dreamcast, and maybe they could even figure out how to license third party games. They could make new peripherals for arcade games, and adapters if you already have some peripherals and contollers. While I'm riding this imaginary train, let's also add the ability to play multiplayer games over the internet.

Maybe they could find a way to let you use your old cartridges and discs, but there are probably too many factors to get that to work, and I wouldn't want a disgusting Polymega situation where you're supposed to swap out modules to play different systems.

I'd gladly spend $300-$400 on that, or more, depending on the features.
 
With Xbox and PlayStation seemingly planning to grow by pushing their games onto multiple platforms, it feels like the industry we know is going. The consoles will now just act as another way to play their games instead of being the reason to buy the hardware.
 
anyone planning to buy the tomb raider 1,2,3 remake?

i owned the ps1 games back in the day but never completed any of the games. to be honest, i dont think i got past a few levels.. i would be nice to complete all 3 games.
 
I am tempted. I have tomb raider 2 from when I was a kid, but even then I found the controls difficult. Digital Foundry did a great video on the new versions and it seems to be great.
 
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Yeah I’m playing this at the moment. Old school Tomb Raider was my gaming childhood, so I’m thoroughly enjoying this collection.

To make things a smidge more accessible, they have now added an icon above the objects Lara can interact with, which previously you would only figure out through trial and error. Other than that (and the much prettier graphics), it’s the same experience with the tank controls and large levels to easily get lost in. So it’s probably a hard recommendation for anyone who didn’t enjoy classic Tomb Raider!
 
I really wanted to pick up the Tomb Raider Trilogy remaster but without a physical edition, I'm not going to bother until it's at a severe discount. If I want to play them, I still have all the originals on disc and will just bust out my PS2 Slim to play them. I still consider the second game one of the best in the series.
 
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the one thing about the tomb raider 1,2,3 remake review which is slightly off putting, is that it sounds like the controls are quite hard. - all this talk of tomb raider makes me want to replay the ps4 tomb raider games. i think they are on ps plus, so that's good.



a random thought - since spec ops the line got delisted and removed from digital store fronts, ive noticed the price of second hand copies, sky rocket in price.
 
About Silent Hill 2 Remake...

I get some of the complaints, but are people really not happy with it? I don't have any attachment to the series, but the complaining seems really over the top in some areas. Things like "it looks like a PS3 game". Really? It looked visual fine to me 🤷‍♂️

Is it just the Internet being the Internet or fans being a bit too over protective?
 
My issue with it is it looks like it’s been really pushed to compete with RE4 remake in being more combat oriented than the original was. There never would have been a “combat trailer” for that game. A lot of the way the animations and camera work play out in this seem far too into action rather than being about surviving in an openly hostile environment, snaking in and out of enemies’ reach so you don’t run out of resources.
 
Even bloober team said that was an odd choice from konami - and bloober are the ones making the game.
 
i completed south park stick of truth & fractured but whole on ps5.

i played them both when they first came out many years ago (ps3 & ps4) but i had pretty much forgotten everything about these games. they are so good and funny.. both games are like south park movies. i would give both games a 9/10

the main reason i went back and replayed these 2 games is because of all the talk around the new and upcoming 3D south park game. i imagine the new south park games story will be great but not really sure about the gameplay.
 
So I’ve been playing ff7 rebirth and just thinking about old games, have any of y’all heard of the ps2 game jet li: rise to honor it was one of my childhood games underrated gem it was ahead of it’s time it was made by PlayStation so it’s their exclusive they were developing a sequel in 05 but it was cancelled it was everywhere around 04 u can see on almost all gaming related commercials it made me love shenmue even more after i played the hd collection they became my favorite games of all time, it has some similarities to shenmue it’s a playstation ip do you guys think we’ll ever see a remake or sequel? Ofc i know we want shenmue 4 and shenmue 4 is more important!! but that’s just a little thought i was always wonder about.IMG_0227.jpeg
 

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I actually liked this game. It was one of the first 3 ps2 games I had back then. Very good memories, but I don't believe they will give it another chance with a remaster.

From the games with action movie superstars, my favorite is still John Woo's Strangehold. Such a great game. :)
 
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I actually liked this game. It was one of the first 3 ps2 games I had back then. Very good memories, but I don't believe they will give it another chance with a remaster.

From the games with action movie superstars, my favorite is still John Woo's Strangehold. Such a great game. :)
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I got 2 questions there really the same question just one for the past & one for now Thx for the reply i absolutely love & adore this game my question is do u think it would’ve benefited from a sequel releasing in 06 like improving on the story & plot or do u think at that time it was better left off? And how about now do u think it would benefit from a remake
 
Is there an easy way to play Panzer Dragoon Saga without paying a grand or using an emulator?
 
ahmed_alency7 said:
I got 2 questions there really the same question just one for the past & one for now Thx for the reply i absolutely love & adore this game my question is do u think it would’ve benefited from a sequel releasing in 06 like improving on the story & plot or do u think at that time it was better left off? And how about now do u think it would benefit from a remake
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You always ask the hardest questions. :D I didn't know about the canceled sequel until now. I learn it from you.

The period 2004-2006 was too crowded with hits. Some of the greatest games of all time were released. If Rise to Honor 2 had come out in 2006, it probably still wouldn't have made much of an impact. I don't remember much of the plot, but the game was very well made, with a big budget, very nice graphics, cutscenes, gameplay, cool characters... The controls and gameplay tried to be more casual to catch a larger audience. I have no explanation why it didn't become a hit. Maybe just bad timing?

The young generation nowadays doesn't understand the appeal of a game with Jet lee in the title. They grew up in a time without big movie stars. Especially those who practice martial arts like Jet Li.

The game cost a lot of money and most likely did not make it back. I doubt Sony will do a remake. Jet Li is a great dude. I'm sure he'll want to take part in Rise to Honor 2. The fate of Rise to Honor 2 is a bit like Shenmue 4, aren't we all lucky? :LOL:
 
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Is there an easy way to play Panzer Dragoon Saga without paying a grand or using an emulator?
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I played it on a real saturn with burned discs. The problem was that the game crashed right at the final cutscenes after the final boss. Don't know if it was some protection or my copy was bad. I had to watch the finale on youtube. Great ending by the way. :)
In any case, don't spend so much money on a game you don't know you'll even like. We're talking about over 1000$ here. There will never be a remaster of the original version because they lost the code. They might do something with reverse engineering though or remake.
 
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