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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 4, 2024 1:21:27 GMT -5
Huh. Sony used to not allow early access games, wonder when that changed. As for Palworld, I'd wait on that. See how the lawsuit goes. Really do like the idea of being able to build a base, though. Wish they didn't change it. I blew money on Path of Titans not realising. Apparently, from what I can tell the base building isn't incorporated into Palworld yet. It sounds an interesting idea, but the apparent lack of a story puts me off a lot. |
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 4, 2024 3:00:05 GMT -5
Decided to order Robocop since it is on sale and looks fun.
Was hoping 2K24 would be fun, but it's garbage.
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Post by The Captain on Oct 7, 2024 1:58:00 GMT -5
Finished the Metaphor demo. Basically it's a Persona game in a fantasy setting only with a job system instead of demon summoning/negotiations. If you've played any Shin Megami Tensei games, Metaphor uses the press turn system in its battles. Dungeon exploration and time management/social stuff is straight out of Persona. Job system is really neat though.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 7, 2024 6:13:09 GMT -5
Finished the Metaphor demo. Basically it's a Persona game in a fantasy setting only with a job system instead of demon summoning/negotiations. If you've played any Shin Megami Tensei games, Metaphor uses the press turn system in its battles. Dungeon exploration and time management/social stuff is straight out of Persona. Job system is really neat though. That sounds quite cool. I loved the social stuff with Persona. Just added so much to the game and I am disappointed more games don't implement something similar--Hogwarts Legacy was crying out for something like that, given the importance of friendships and bonds in the book series. I will check this out, thanks for mentioning it. It is a game that would definitely have slipped under my radar. |
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Post by Zombie Mod on Oct 7, 2024 6:36:51 GMT -5
I just saw Palworld is on PS Store. That flew under the radar, I thought that was XBox Exclusive. Is it any good? I know it is meant to be like Pokemon, but an "edgy" version where the Pokemon carry guns. Which I admit sounds stupid and puts me off. Edit: Just saw it's "early access" so... f*** that. I bought Path of Titan early access and it is absolute gash. I love dinosaurs, a dinosaur RPG sounded fun but the world has nothing to do. Not even any herbivores to hunt. Early access games shouldn't be allowed up on PS Store. Or, at the very least, should have a massive disclaimer saying the game is early access and isn't complete. Huh. Sony used to not allow early access games, wonder when that changed. As for Palworld, I'd wait on that. See how the lawsuit goes. Really do like the idea of being able to build a base, though. fortnite making a metric shit tonne of money every week despite being "early access" for like 6 years probably helped change sony's mind on early access games. |
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 7, 2024 7:03:17 GMT -5
fortnite making a metric shit tonne of money every week despite being "early access" for like 6 years probably helped change sony's mind on early access games.[/quote] I didn't realise Fortnite was originally early access. I remmeber it seeming like a complete game from the get go, they just added to it. Unlike Path of Titans, which is clearly nowhere near ready and is barely even playable. |
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Post by Zombie Mod on Oct 7, 2024 7:30:51 GMT -5
fortnite making a metric shit tonne of money every week despite being "early access" for like 6 years probably helped change sony's mind on early access games. I didn't realise Fortnite was originally early access. I remmeber it seeming like a complete game from the get go, they just added to it. Unlike Path of Titans, which is clearly nowhere near ready and is barely even playable.[/quote] the battle royale version of fortnite was in early access for at least three years, the largely forgotten base building tower defence version of fortnite was released in a more complete form (and from what I remember had a very limited physical release on consoles). in a previous life I've had to explain the difference between the two versions and why they were only available through the console/pc store, and what the f*** Vbucks were to confused parents and grandparents. |
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Oct 7, 2024 8:38:38 GMT -5
I dunno what it is but I just find myself, like, aggressively disinterested in Metaphor personally. Maybe it's just since I'm still struggling to care enough to play Reload but it's just kind of not on my radar at all.
Granted I think I'm also just way less interested in the setting than I am when it comes to Persona.
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Post by The Captain on Oct 7, 2024 11:02:14 GMT -5
Finished the Metaphor demo. Basically it's a Persona game in a fantasy setting only with a job system instead of demon summoning/negotiations. If you've played any Shin Megami Tensei games, Metaphor uses the press turn system in its battles. Dungeon exploration and time management/social stuff is straight out of Persona. Job system is really neat though. That sounds quite cool. I loved the social stuff with Persona. Just added so much to the game and I am disappointed more games don't implement something similar--Hogwarts Legacy was crying out for something like that, given the importance of friendships and bonds in the book series. I will check this out, thanks for mentioning it. It is a game that would definitely have slipped under my radar. Yeah, give the demo a shot. It is free after all. It does take a bit for the game to actually get started but if you've played Persona you should be used to that lol. |
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 7, 2024 11:25:07 GMT -5
Yeah, give the demo a shot. It is free after all. It does take a bit for the game to actually get started but if you've played Persona you should be used to that lol. As long as it lets me save lol. I seem to remember the first stage of P5 being an absolute bitch with saving--like 2 hours of gameplay before you can save at one part |
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 7, 2024 11:34:14 GMT -5
How do you download the demo for Metaphor? I cant find it on PS Store. Searching just brings up the standard preorder
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Post by The Captain on Oct 7, 2024 12:57:54 GMT -5
How do you download the demo for Metaphor? I cant find it on PS Store. Searching just brings up the standard preorder On the PSN store page, if you click on the three dots it should list "Demo" on the menu under the Atlus 35th anniversary edition. If it's not there, maybe the demo isn't available in your region. |
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 8, 2024 3:32:39 GMT -5
The demo is longer than I thought. I beat the boss at the first tower and thought "Ok, this is likely the end, but it continued after"
It seems quite good. Possible a game I may get on Day 1 to be honest. I like the characters so far, and the option of just slashing through easy enemies without entering a battle is a good time saver.
On the downside, the dungeon maps so far seem very linear.
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Post by The Ichi on Oct 8, 2024 4:48:46 GMT -5
Metaphor demo was quite good but meh, Atlus JRPGs are kind of in that "if you've played one you've played them all" territory for me. Feels very samey at this point.
I might buy it if it's ever dirt cheap.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Oct 8, 2024 5:57:55 GMT -5
Metaphor demo was quite good but meh, Atlus JRPGs are kind of in that "if you've played one you've played them all" territory for me. Feels very samey at this point. I might buy it if it's ever dirt cheap. It's Atlus, it will be. Though it's also day one on Gamepass if that's an option for you. |
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Post by Fundertaker on Oct 8, 2024 6:12:17 GMT -5
And in a couple of years, BAM! Metaphor RePhantasio - ReMetaphorical: with new characters, dungeons and story!
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Post by Facetious on Oct 8, 2024 9:03:38 GMT -5
I'll get into Metaphor eventually, but right now Sparking Zero has my heart
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Post by The Captain on Oct 8, 2024 12:45:14 GMT -5
I don't buy any games at launch anymore because $70 is too much for me to spend on a single game. I'll definitely get Metaphor when it's on sale.
I'm also glad that there's no romance in this game and Hoshino apparently didn't put any of his... ickyness towards women and queer people like was in his Persona games and especially Catherine.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 12, 2024 7:57:59 GMT -5
Full game of Metaphor is very solid.
My big downside is, so far at least, the non-damaging abilities you get are pretty useless. It's all "protect from xxx type of damage" or "draw all enemy attacks" but so far, it is all for one turn. Which renders them pretty pointless. The defence ones are banking on the opponent targeting the protected character, and the "taunt" one because its only one turn means you cant combine it with the protective ability anyway as a tactic.
So the best tactic is just brute strength your way through and occasionally heal.
There are a couple which are like "boost your attack power for 3 turns" but, the standard attacks with that I have found are weaker than your ability attacks anyway, so you might as well just go full force.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 12, 2024 10:19:27 GMT -5
Another downside with Metaphor--mornings not being free. That is annoying, having the morning available for activities would help a lot in getting things done. Persona had the same issue until you unlocked the ability to go out at night. I am hoping eventually you can unlock mornings too for more activities.
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