Bosws87
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There's nothing fun in a game that requires little skill, i reverse the question and ask how you can enjoy something that requires no intellect at all!
Is for me. Compared to my launch PS4 it is night and day. The faster downloads, loading time improvements, quietness of the machine and better graphics (though with you having a PS4 Pro there won't be that much difference for a lot of games) alone are worth it in my opinion.Is it quiet? Because I got a PS4 Pro not long ago and that thing is obnoxiously loud. Was wondering about picking up a PS5 just to play my PS4 games quietly.
While I do like some AAA games this is generally how I feel. Sometimes I do like to switch my brain off and just shoot stuff and not have to concentrate too much, but for me they're the games I struggle to justify buying until they're heavily discounted.There's nothing fun in a game that requires little skill, i reverse the question and ask how you can enjoy something that requires no intellect at all!
I'm actually surprised you haven't given them a go considering you like Metroid.A lot of professional gamers about. Or so it seems.
I'm actually surprised you haven't given them a go considering you like Metroid.
Actually this is a good point. I've read a few books about gaming and one thing I read that stuck with me in particular was how games are seen as a sort of controlled environment for failure. Unlike in real life, you aren't punished for failing really as you can simply pick it up and start again. I imagine there's a huge psychological aspect to the appeal of Souls games in this sense. All about control of the environment and a gradual sense of mastery or something.Yeah, I love From Software games personally. There's a learning curve and they are certainly difficult, but bar one or two instances, they are also very fair. At times there is some bullshit going on (mostly to do with the camera) but if you put the time in and learn the patterns, then you'll be good to go.
Plus, they are extremely rewarding. They're like a drug in that aspect. The dopamine hit when you finally beat a boss that you've been fighting for about 2 hours is unparalleled. They also have an incredible sense of exploration as they don't hold your hand and tell you everything. It's fun to uncover their mysteries.
Honestly, I still think this aspect of Souls games is overstated. I don't play them for the satisfaction of beating the bosses, I play them because their world building is sublime and the combat mechanics are so deliberate and precise. Yes they are challenging, but not for the sake of being challenging. The challenge is there to let the mechanics shine, to force the player to care about precision, positioning, patterns and timing. It serves a purpose and makes the game more enjoyable. Sure, overcome particularly difficult bosses has its own appeal, but it's only a small part of why these games are so good. At least in my opinion.Actually this is a good point. I've read a few books about gaming and one thing I read that stuck with me in particular was how games are seen as a sort of controlled environment for failure. Unlike in real life, you aren't punished for failing really as you can simply pick it up and start again. I imagine there's a huge psychological aspect to the appeal of Souls games in this sense. All about control of the environment and a gradual sense of mastery or something.
This. I game a good 20 hours a week on average and the PS5 shits all over ps4If you are a big gamer than PS5 is a monumental improvement on PS4 like literally another world in terms of speed, graphics, pretty much everything. If you are a casual gamer than I get it but the quality of life improvements alone are worth it even if you never buy another PS5 game.
Yeah, absolutely. This is particularly prominent in Sekiro. Obviously, all these games have it, but due to the nature of the combat in that game, it's highlighted more. You have to play the game on its terms, and while it can be a bit of a learning curve coming from the other From games, there's an enormous sense of achievement and mastery when it clicks.Actually this is a good point. I've read a few books about gaming and one thing I read that stuck with me in particular was how games are seen as a sort of controlled environment for failure. Unlike in real life, you aren't punished for failing really as you can simply pick it up and start again. I imagine there's a huge psychological aspect to the appeal of Souls games in this sense. All about control of the environment and a gradual sense of mastery or something.
PS5 is SSD, what disk drive ?Mine is silent but afew have reported on a whirring disk drive. I think at worst it’s still negligible compared to the PS4. I went from the original PS4 and that thing sounded like a jet engine all the time. Many of the best PS4 games have also received PS5 updates which are night and day too. Well worth it personally.
The Blu-ray disk I presume, which does spin up audibly when starting up the PS5, provided there's actually a disk in there. It stops fairly quickly though and is obviously not comparable to the PS4's jet engine, as that's caused by the cooling solution.PS5 is SSD, what disk drive ?
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I mean atm. There are so few ps5 must have games.If you are a big gamer than PS5 is a monumental improvement on PS4 like literally another world in terms of speed, graphics, pretty much everything. If you are a casual gamer than I get it but the quality of life improvements alone are worth it even if you never buy another PS5 game.
Totally forgot it has BR drive , I am yet to use it for somethingThe Blu-ray disk I presume, which does spin up audibly when starting up the PS5, provided there's actually a disk in there. It stops fairly quickly though and is obviously not comparable to the PS4's jet engine, as that's caused by the cooling solution.
Dark souls was the first. Ds3, bloodborne and sekiro is when they finally hit their stride.I really want to get into them. I actually have really enjoyed the first 15-20 hours of dark souls but then I just lack the hook. I feel like you really have to force yourself to play them which I struggle with. Maybe one day I’ll get through then but I suspect the open world nature of Elden Ring will appeal far more to me.
Demon souls *cough cough*Dark souls was the first. Ds3, bloodborne and sekiro is when they finally hit their stride.
Srry typo. DS1 hasnt aged well.Demon souls *cough cough*
I'm embarrassed by this but I couldn't get on with the Demon's Souls remake despite how gorgeous it was and despite me loving Dark Souls 1,2 and 3 and Bloodborne. The maps and the lack of checkpoints were a real pain and so was finding the healing items. I just had a rage quit and never went back.Demon souls *cough cough*
Ng isnt tough once you know the drill. Ng+ is.I'm embarrassed by this but I couldn't get on with the Demon's Souls remake despite how gorgeous it was and despite me loving Dark Souls 1,2 and 3 and Bloodborne. The maps and the lack of checkpoints were a real pain and so was finding the healing items. I just had a rage quit and never went back.
I wonder if I should try it again now i've been 'trained' by Returnal.
No way, world 3 (Latria) is brilliant.Ng isnt tough once you know the drill. Ng+ is.
Apart from world 1 they all suck though
First part isNo way, world 3 (Latria) is brilliant.
Is Elden Ring like Skyrim?
I do have dark souls 3 too but I feel like I have to get through the previous 2 games first before I can get into that. I will finish Dark Souls one day I'm sure of it! I enjoyed the first 10 hours of Bloodbourne but again something made me put it down and I just lack the hook in these kinds of games. I don't really like having to walk over trodden ground over and over. For that reason alone I think I'll much prefer Elden Ring which offers a more casual world and exploration to break it up.Dark souls was the first. Ds3, bloodborne and sekiro is when they finally hit their stride.
I just want them to remaster/remake it for the PS5 with proper 60 fps. I'd play it through to completion if they brought that out.Imagine not having played through bloodborne. What a sad life. Almost as sad as the life of people who can't play it again for the first time.
Disagree that you have to play DS1 and DS2 first to play 3. 3 is just much better especially with DLC. They aren't story driven really apart from superficially.I do have dark souls 3 too but I feel like I have to get through the previous 2 games first before I can get into that. I will finish Dark Souls one day I'm sure of it! I enjoyed the first 10 hours of Bloodbourne but again something made me put it down and I just lack the hook in these kinds of games. I don't really like having to walk over trodden ground over and over. For that reason alone I think I'll much prefer Elden Ring which offers a more casual world and exploration to break it up.
While I'm sure you are right, I feel like if I play Dark Souls 3 and it's great, ill never go back and play the previous two. Maybe if I really hit a wall with the first, ill just say sod it and jump to the third.Disagree that you have to play DS1 and DS2 first to play 3. 3 is just much better especially with DLC. They aren't story driven really apart from superficially.
You should do demons souls remake first, it's too easy compared to the others to give you any challenge if you do any other first.While I'm sure you are right, I feel like if I play Dark Souls 3 and it's great, ill never go back and play the previous two. Maybe if I really hit a wall with the first, ill just say sod it and jump to the third.
Splendid.Returnal is getting discounted for those interested.
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This the same cod where you die incessantly to people miles better than you?Theres a reason you like COD
Great post.Theres a reason you like COD
Easy, I enjoy the world building, the story, and the characters. Just like an interactive movie.There's nothing fun in a game that requires little skill, i reverse the question and ask how you can enjoy something that requires no intellect at all!