Does This Game Require A Microphone?

[DarthPunisher]

I’m interested in trying this game, it looks fun!  But from the couple of reviews I’ve watched or read, it seems like you might need a microphone to play it and I don’t have one.  Is that going to make it impossible for me to play it?

[Kirijama]

The mono earbud headset included in the ps4 box also has a built in microphone and will be perfectly adequate for this game.

[Flipendo52]

On 31/10/2021 at 0:09 PM, DarthPunisher said:

I’m interested in trying this game, it looks fun!  But from the couple of reviews I’ve watched or read, it seems like you might need a microphone to play it and I don’t have one.  Is that going to make it impossible for me to play it?

You kind of need a mic for the concept of the game to work

[dawnofthedead34]

No mic required technically but it is the point of the game since a lot of areas require 2 people to open them. 

[jpwbjpwb]

It's a hidden role game in a similar vein to among us. While you could theoretically survive without a microphone the game won't shine until you are with a group of friends on mic having fun.

[SmokeyGreenMan]

Im sorry but its people like you that make games like this bad. Dont bother playing without a mic. You just make it unplayable for everyone else. Theres no excuse for not having a mic in 2021.

[BloodyRutz]

This. Every time. I don't have a mic in gaming means I don't want to talk to strangers. A that is OK. But let's cut the crap.

[shxrpay]

I mean, you technically don’t need one to play but I highly recommend it since it will take away from the fun of the game if nobody talks and not having one makes it very hard to actually play and progress.

Edited November 4, 2021 by shxrpay

[Kirijama]

Approx 90% of the areas and challenges in the game require 2 players to communicate effectively to progress.  Playing without a mic you will be practically useless and will not enjoy the game at all.

[BENJAM1N_LINUS]

On 11/4/2021 at 8:36 AM, BloodyRutz said:

This. Every time. I don't have a mic in gaming means I don't want to talk to strangers. A that is OK. But let's cut the crap.

I mean, literally everyone has a mic because your dualsense is a mic lol. And this is the PS5 game version thread right? so....

[ArtMontef]

Lol, I tried playing it, I was shy, because english is not my native language, I can write without a problem, but I am insecure about my pronounciation and strong eastern european accent. Got like two matches, one some kid was making fun of me because I was apparently "talking from some forgotten shithole" and the other match some dude started being all disgusting the moment he heard my voice "oh, how old are you guurrrl? Are you blonde or brunette?" 

Bruh, I am trying to play a game, not get bullied or try to find new boyfriend. Definitely got cured from any will to play mic based online games

 

[Breakingthegreen]

17 minutes ago, Forunth said:

Definitely got cured from any will to play mic based online games

Yeah, I kinda experienced that when I was playing, not as badly due to a lack of misogyny and racism, but enough to understand.  

What I assume was 5 friends who were playing together in what I think was French. On the first vote, the were all discussing, I didn't understand and they all voted for me within one second of each other, I then said that they were all mistaken (I was innocent and had been the only one to hand in the keycards,) then one of them just said in a shouted in English "OH MY GOD SHUT THE F*** UP YOU F***ING LOSER!"

So yeah... play with friends...

Edited November 5, 2021 by breakingthegreen

[Jeanolt]

On 5/11/2021 at 6:39 PM, Forunth said:

Lol, I tried playing it, I was shy, because english is not my native language, I can write without a problem, but I am insecure about my pronounciation and strong eastern european accent. Got like two matches, one some kid was making fun of me because I was apparently "talking from some forgotten shithole" and the other match some dude started being all disgusting the moment he heard my voice "oh, how old are you guurrrl? Are you blonde or brunette?" 

Bruh, I am trying to play a game, not get bullied or try to find new boyfriend. Definitely got cured from any will to play mic based online games

 

I'm so sorry that happened! A big part of the community is sadly really toxic, and even if I don't use to have a mic, I've been harrased too (for using LGBTQ+ related things/names mainly). Most big games are a really toxic place for women and the worst part is that the rest of the teammates won't do anything about it, even if it's a friend of them that is harrasing people.

[ArmoredSnowman]

On 11/5/2021 at 5:39 PM, Forunth said:

Lol, I tried playing it, I was shy, because english is not my native language, I can write without a problem, but I am insecure about my pronounciation and strong eastern european accent. Got like two matches, one some kid was making fun of me because I was apparently "talking from some forgotten shithole" and the other match some dude started being all disgusting the moment he heard my voice "oh, how old are you guurrrl? Are you blonde or brunette?" 

Bruh, I am trying to play a game, not get bullied or try to find new boyfriend. Definitely got cured from any will to play mic based online games

 

Sorry that you had such a rough experience. I'm sure that made you feel much worse about your accent, but please don't let that prevent you from talking more. Every game has their share of assholes and pervs, but I'm sure if you stick through it, you'll find better people to play with! You should be proud of your English skills, not made fun of because they're not perfect. I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation in another language, other than my own. 

 

Do consider this: You write in better English than most native speakers. 

[DysectorZA]

Yeah, I had pretty much the same experience playing with randoms. Telling everyone to shut up, swearing at people, or screaming into the microphone, or just not playing the game properly.

 

Basically you've just got to find someone or a small group of people who wants to play the game properly with a mic, and then add them as a friend in the game afterwards, and then create a party with them and just play like that.

 

Then block and/or report the people that were being toxic, swearing and being rude.

 

https://www.firstclasstrouble.com/code-of-conduct

 

 

[Deadvember]

Every single ps5 has a mic built in. There's zero reason not to communicate. You don't have to do a play by play or ask people what the weather's like, but if you know something important don't be scared to say a few words if it makes the game easier /better /faster. 

 

Knowing something and not telling anybody is just wasting your own time. 

[ArtMontef]

On 7.11.2021 at 5:27 AM, ArmoredSnowman said:

Sorry that you had such a rough experience. I'm sure that made you feel much worse about your accent, but please don't let that prevent you from talking more. Every game has their share of assholes and pervs, but I'm sure if you stick through it, you'll find better people to play with! You should be proud of your English skills, not made fun of because they're not perfect. I couldn't imagine trying to have a conversation in another language, other than my own. 

 

Do consider this: You write in better English than most native speakers. 

Thanks, I guess multiplayer games are just toxic from the start, reading peoples experiences here in the comments no matter their country of origin, race or gender. It's just when you are not strongly confident in your skills and someone points that out it's hard to push through and not just clam up and leave any multiplayer games behind. Thanks for the kinds words tho! 

[OpenScars]

On 08/11/2021 at 8:16 PM, Deadvember said:

Every single ps5 has a mic built in. There's zero reason not to communicate. You don't have to do a play by play or ask people what the weather's like, but if you know something important don't be scared to say a few words if it makes the game easier /better /faster. 

 

Knowing something and not telling anybody is just wasting your own time. 

 

There's multiple reasons not to communicate online. Anxiety is probably up there for a lot of people that don't communicate, along with not wanting to, purely because of the toxic, wanna be 'ard 12 year olds that want to shag my mum.... and your mum.

[avatary1985]

I would say this game require a lot of communication. You can choose between voice and texting but in-game voice is the best to play the game. 
 

in-game voice chat lets Personoid to talk to each other and plan their move, for resident you'll hear voice based on distance which is the best real experience and fair to Personoid to do aggressive move in dark corner. 
 

Best way to play the game is to play with your 5 friends with voice chat. Even we cannot use in-game voice because one of my friend having problem and need to use PSN party chat but we choose to mute after dead or getting killed and still Personoid still able to plan team move perfectly which at this point you’ll start to enjoy the game.