Bingo Bonanza 2024

[Edunstar84]

Game #3: Astro's Playroom PS5 (I3 In-game Weather Effects): lots of snow and rainy weather levels. I have the plat, just need to do the 100%.

[Heather342]

It's been a while since my last post, but I have a few more bingo squares to mark off 😁

 

 

NEW:

One Word Title - Journey

Releasing Your Inner Weeb - Soul Hackers 2

Arcade/Rhythm/Puzzle - Super Crazy Rhythm Castle

Released the Year You Joined PSNP - Catherine Full Body (2019)

 

Previous entries:

That You've Been Meaning to Get to - Sonic Origins

With Online Features - Blazblue Cross Tag Battle

Cult Favourite - Ghost Trick Phantom Detective 

[Baker]

Game #11 done: Award Winning

 

 

The Outer Worlds

 

This game has won some NAVGTR awards. It’s basically a Fallout clone only it’s much better than Fallout.

 

There are quite a few missable trophies that can be circumvented by save scumming. Unfortunately I noticed that too late so I have to do a third playthrough.

 

In my first playthrough I really took my time doing a lot of sidequests and exploring which is how this game should be played. My second playthrough on Supernova difficulty took under an hour. You can speedrun really fast through this game if you want.

 

Very fun game with some good humor, good combat system and good story. As you all know it’s on PS Plus Extra right now so I highly recommend playing it.

 

Next up: FFVII: Rebirth. Until a few months from now. 😀

Edited February 28 by Baker

[Copanele]

I have 4 entries this time around!

 

 

With Minigames in it - Uncharted 4 A Thief's End - you can play Crash Bandicoot as a minigame.

Last Game You Acquired - Lies of P - one of the rare instances when I instantly play a game that I buy

Strategy, Simulation or Management

Based on a Non-Gaming IP

With a # or Punctuation in the title - Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match

 

Retro Re-release(Originally w/o Trophies[NEW] - Breakers Collection - originally launched in 1998 on the NeoGeo

Non-Violent[NEW] - Frogger Returns - you just have to hop towards your goal. No violence involved

Frightening/Horror

Underplayed(Owned by <1000 Players) - Jet Car Stunts - at the moment of posting it has 661 game owners

That You Started but Didn't Finish

 

With an Isometric View

That You Can Beat in One Sitting - Fight! - You don't even have to play Arcade Mode if you wish, the entire list can be done in one sitting

Player's Choice
Anthropomorphized Animals - Donut County - Mina is the only human in the game, the rest of the characters are anthropomorphized animals

Ultra Rare Platinum

 

You Think You Will Dislike - Jump Force - I expected this game to be hot garbage. I was right

Metroidvania or Rogue-like

Released the Year You Joined PSNP[NEW] - Soulcalibur VI - released in 2018

Redeemed from PS Plus

In-Game Weather Effects - Elden Ring - There's rain that impacts your lightning and fire spells and a blizzard that hinders your vision

 

By an Independent Developer - Sifu - developed and published by Sloclap studio

Has Snacks

Sci-Fi or Fantasy Themes[NEW] - Quake - it has BOTH Sci-Fi AND Fantasy Themes

In a Series New to You - Skautfould Shrouded in Sanity - This is a part 1 of a 5 games series, only part 1 and 2 are available on PS. It's the first time I play this series

Reboot or spiritual successor - 

[hyousai]

Got my first update. Only filled 3 squares, but I've got several more I'm in the process of working on.

 

 

B1. # in title –

B2. Expanded Universe -

B3. PS Plus -

B4. Inner Weeb -

B5. Platform Exclusive -

I1. Frightening/Horror -

I2.  Be the Bad Guy -

I3.  1^st Letter of PSN -  Haven (I decided to get this out of the way before it leaves PS+ at the end of the month)

I4.  Scifi/Fantasy -

I5. Snacks -

N1. Racing/Sports -

N2. Retro Re-release – Final Fantasy III (There were a few different places this game could go, so I just picked one randomly.)

N3. Player Choice -

N4. Arcade/Rhythm/Puzzle -

N5. Online Features -

G1. Minigames -

G2. Mystery –

G3. Crafting -

G4. Expect to Dislike – Final Fantasy II (Surprisingly, the category I was most worried about was the one I finished first. Not as bad as I feared.)

G5. Indie Dev –

O1. Nonviolent –

O2. One Sitting -

O3. One Word Title -

O4. In-game Weather –

O5. Female Protagonist -

 

 

[plimaz-]

  February update! Only managed to fill one square this last month.

Putting PHOGS! on the Non-Violent square! A short but fun co-op game about this silly two headed dog, no violence here. 

Hopefully this month I can fill a few more spots!

 

Spoiler

B1 - Retro Re-release (Originally w/o Trophies):
B2 - That You've Been Meaning to Get to: Sea of Stars
B3 - Aliens or Robots:
B4 - Originally Released in 2024:

B5 - That Gives You the Feels:
 

I1 - That "Everyone" But You Has Played:
I2 - Adventure: The Messenger
I3 - With Player Choices or Multiple Endings:
I4 - Last Game You Acquired: 

I5 - In a Series New to You: 

 

N1 - Released in your birth month:
N2 - Non-human sidekick:
N3 - Player's Choice: 
N4 - Crafting Mechanics:

N5 - Banned/Censored in a Country:
 

G1 - With Player Operated Vehicles:
G2 - That Takes "Forever" to Beat:
G3 - Ultra Rare Platinum:
G4 - That You Started but Didn't Finish:

G5 - You Think You Will Dislike:

 

O1 - Developed in a Foreign Country:
O2 - Play as an Antihero or Bad Guy:
O3 - Starts With the First Letter of Your PSNID:
O4 - With Gorgeous Vistas:

O5 - Non-Violent: PHOGS!

Edited March 2 by plimaz-

[JayDeLosDioses]

After having some troubles unlocking some trophies in GTA 5 when I went for all editor mode trophies I took a break.

 

But now it's cleaned up, platinum in GTA 5 is achieved and I'm marking the minigames square with my completion.

There's a bunch of activities / minigames you can do in GTA with my least favorite being tennis and golf being the best, just because I think the detail in an activity / minigame that's probably not played by many people is mind blowing to me.

Sadly there's no bowling  

[ArtikSkarab]

Been a bit since I've updated over here, but I've completed 3 more games on my board.

 

Side-Scrolling/Bullet Hell: Yooka-Laylee and the impossible Lair

 

A much better entry for this anthropomorphic animal duo. While I was waiting for my recommendation, I started this game that I got on sale. Being developped by Playtonic aka former Rare devs, this is a clear Donkey Kong Country style game and, weirdly enough, is closer to the Returns games than the original trilogy. It's overall a pretty good game; some really interesting gimmick levels that each have 2 versions and is a fun time overall. However, it falls short a bit with only decent controls, some really obscured collectables, a small grind near the end to get the last couple of tonics and an insane difficulty spike for the final level. I was "lucky" enough to get it in 5 tries and am happy that was post-checkpoints. It's a game that I liked, but would only push for if you can get it on sale with a completion of time of around 18 hours.

 

Recommended by a PSNP member: Killer Frequency (By @BrickwallBill here)

 

There's a killer on the streets of Gallows Creek and the only person to help the citizens escape alive is... the radio DJ? This is a pretty interesting game. It's a first-person puzzle/adventure game where you receive calls from people in distress and, through dialogue choices and environmental clues have to figure out how to save them from their grisly fate. I was asking for unique stories for this square and was pleasantly surprised by this game; it's a really cool concept. However, I do think it doesn't live up to it's full value; some of the game mechanics like the soundboard and timed responses feel like afterthoughts. Also, I think it's pretty expensive for what it offers; a 4-5 hour game that has to be played through at least twice, if not more if you're either not following guides or skipping through the puzzle for the speedrun trophy. A cool game, but not a great one. Final time of 12 hours with 3 playthroughs.

 

Aliens or and Robots: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

 

It's a Dragon Ball arena fighter and it's pretty much like the first one. It's a decent fun and it did remove a lot of the really grindy trophies (no 100% skills/equipment), but you can see pretty much all of the bones of the original games: same story, same missions, plays the same. It's a pretty bad sequel, but it's still a decent game. Still have to go through the DLC and update trophies, but I'll wait for a sale on those as they're super grindy.

 

8 games down and have a couple of other ones already in mind for them. I do have one question about a square: what does the HYPE! square represent? I'm kinda confused by it; is it I was hype for a game, overall sentiment towards it or something else?

 

Spoiler

Completed squares:

B3: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (NEW)

I4: Röki (PS5) (NA)

N1: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (NEW)

N2: Mega Man X Legacy Collection

N4: Wolfenstein: The New Order

G4: Killer Frequency (NEW)

O1: Life Is Strange: Before The Storm

O3: Tchia

 

[Venal]

New entry in N5, I finished my first Fallout game by completing Fallout 4.

Edited March 6 by Venal

[Treilio]

1 hour ago, ArtikSkarab said:

I do have one question about a square: what does the HYPE! square represent? I'm kinda confused by it; is it I was hype for a game, overall sentiment towards it or something else?

 

I think you can use it for both, but you could probably also use it for a game that you have heard other people hype, even if you were not hyped for it yourself.

[ProfSeajay7]

I was going to update but I have to reconsider my choice for Oldest Game in Your Backlog. I just popped Cat Quest was had not been touched since September... but I have a ton of games I am not going to get the final trophy in until July when FFXIV Dawntrail comes down, so technically, they would be the oldest in my backlog. What constitutes oldest? Cat Quest was the earliest but it now got platinum trophied at 5 months, 2 weeks. The other games I will pop, especially FFXIV, will probably have taken longer to complete. I did get one addition to the Bingo card, though: G4, Spawned an Expanded Universe, in Final Fantasy VII. There are some novels and a movie set in Gaia.

 

I'll put the BINGO card up soon.

[ExHaseo]

Just a quick update.

N5 - That Gives You Feels - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
I don't want to go into any spoilers, I'll just say that this is getting a lot of 10/10 for good reason. Was trying to get as many squares as possible before getting a bingo, but it's rare that a game can make me feel things, so I had to put Rebirth in there. That's it though, just the one. I've been playing a lot of FFXIV, and was also slowly making my way through Persona 3 Reload and Hi Fi Rush with a game pass trial, but then Rebirth came out and I had to jump on that. I really didn't want to get spoiled, and didn't want to have to avoid places like Youtube, so I kind of bum rushed the main story. I wouldn't recommend it. Even just the main story is a lot longer than you would expect, and is best experienced at a slower pace. Now I'm gonna go back and do all the side stuff I missed, which I'm pretty excited about. Once I'm done with all of that I'll probably get game pass to finish up Persona 3 Reload and Hi Fi Rush.

 

And that's also my first Bingo Baybeeee!

 

 

[Beyondthegrave07]

February update (still remembering):

 

G3 - Medievil Resurrection - you have a one-eyed little monster thing in your head as your side kick.

O4 - Resistance Retribution - Came to PS Premium, I immediately played. Count it!

O3 - Rally Cross - It's an arcade Racing game 

O2 - Kingdom of Paradise - All hail the RPG!

 

Up next:

 

Life is Strange: True Colors

Elden Ring

Syphon Filter

 

I think Elden Ring is perfect for cult favorite. With online features for Life is Strange: True Colors is ballin' and uhhh... Good lord, did I draw just about the shittiest card! 🤣 Free space for Syphon Filter I guess?

[DrBloodmoney]

Hey @Squirlruler I have a few games that I could fill out, but all are a little questionable/ indefinable for the categories, so figured I'd hit you  with the questions, rather than filling it out, then having the horrifying, unimaginable shame of having to remove them! 😱

 

Question The First:

 

I'm playing Balatro, and don't actually expect to platinum it, as it looks to be something like a 2000-3000 hour platinum, but because it's a deck builder, I'm not really sure what would be considered "finishing" for the purposes of this event.

 

I've finished a gold tier run (the highest difficulty), which might be considered "finished" - would that count as enough?

 

Question The Second:

 

I've got an auto-popped list of FFVIIRemake from recently - are auto pops considered acceptable or not?

 

 

 

Also, if they are acceptable...

 

Question The Third:

 

So.... this one is a little tricky.

 

I have Final Fantasy Remake done (pending the answer to the second question, of course), and also have Resident Evil 4 Remake done (at least, story complete.)

 

I also have 3 different categories on my list:

 

"Retro Re-Release (Originally Without Trophies)"

"Reboot or Spiritual Successor"

"Spawned an Extended Universe"

 

In both cases those games belong to a franchise that had expansive extended universes - but they are both technically part of those extended universes, rather than the thing that spawned the extended universe.

 

Also, they are also both definitely "reboots"...

...but are they also considered "Retro Re-releases" of games that originally didn't have trophies...

...or does the fact that they are remakes preclude them from that category?

[Squirlruler]

10 minutes ago, DrBloodmoney said:

I'm playing Balatro, and don't actually expect to platinum it, as it looks to be something like a 2000-3000 hour platinum, but because it's a deck builder, I'm not really sure what would be considered "finishing" for the purposes of this event.

 

I've finished a gold tier run (the highest difficulty), which might be considered "finished" - would that count as enough?

Yea, that's fine to consider "finished".

 

11 minutes ago, DrBloodmoney said:

I've got an auto-popped list of FFVIIRemake from recently - are auto pops considered acceptable or not?

Yea that's fine, you can use auto-pops

12 minutes ago, DrBloodmoney said:

In both cases those games belong to a franchise that had expansive extended universes - but they are both technically part of those extended universes, rather than the thing that spawned the extended universe.

I wouldn't think these would be for the retro re-release, since they technically aren't a re-release but new games. The other two categories would work for both. For the spawning an expanded universe, I would say anything from the franchise that spawns the universe. I think it would be a little too restrictive if the game had to have an exact correlation to the extra content.

[DrBloodmoney]

Three more entries down!

 

 

 

Box: "That Takes Forever to Beat" 

Game: "Balatro"

 

That awesome Poker-themed deck builder that everyone is talking about - and for good reason.

 

It's brutal, but awesome, and absurdly addictive - I keep trying to play other things, then watch my evening melt because of this game! It's super satisfying, there's so many possible builds, and the synergy and combo game is strong!

 

I'm nowhere close to a platinum (doubt I'll ever get there, hence the box it's covering!) but I did get my first "gold" ranked win - the highest of the Ten (I think ?) difficulties, so calling that a completion as far as this event goes!

 

 

 

 

Box: "Spawned and Extended Universe" 

Game: "Resident Evil 4 Remake"

 

A good remake of RE4 in the vein of the Rebooted RE2 and RE3.

 

I was never a big fan of the original RE4 - I considered it one of the weaker entries, but have enjoyed this one a bit more.

 

It hasn't solved all the issues - the story is still one of the weakest of the series (with the biggest plot-holes, and for a Resident Evil game, that is saying something! 😂), the bosses among the least memorable, the main character one of the less charismatic, and the setting the most ludicrous (Yo - Capcom? Spain isn't still in the 18th century, m'kay?)...

 

... but a lot of the problems of "action-game-with-mechanics-that-don't-suit-that-at-all" have been alleviated, you spend less time faffing about in the inventory, a little bit of the series horror roots have been added, some of the more unseemly "flirty" dialogue has been removed from the age-innapropriate relationship -  and the game does look hella good in that sweet Capcom engine!

 

 

I know this game itself didn't spawn the extended universe, but it's part of the franchise that has maybe the most successful extended universe in film!

 

 

 

Box: "Reboot or Spiritual Successor" 

Game: "Final Fantasy VII Remake"

 

Part one of one of the most lavish and audacious remakes of a beloved game I can think of, and a hell of a nostalgic tour de force for fans of the original game, while also being a damned fine, silly good time!

 

This version was - full disclosure - an auto pop, as I'm currently replaying this one so I can then play the PS5-exclusive DLC, and then roll into the second part, which from the sounds of it, is excellent!

 

It's as reboot as reboots come, so no justification required!

 

[WDB_Chaotic]

 

 

My first Update 

I played Uno PS5 for the kaleidoscope event

For No Humans, i played through bouncy bullets (ps4)

That takes "forever" to beat i played LEGO 2k Drive ps5. SO MANY DAMN COLLECTIBLES

Based on a Non-gaming IP: Garfield lasagna party ps4

Racing or sports: WWE 2k Battlegrounds

Originally released in 2024: Foamstars PS5

With Punctuation:  Sumatra: Fate of Yandi (Features a colon)

 

Edited March 7 by WDB_Chaotic
didn't attach the card

[Sylvanticore]

Hey all,

 

Got another square done marking off 3 in a row now

 

 

I know I don't need to fully complete a game 100% or get a Platinum but I like doing it this way and today I finally got the 100% for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive, this game no platinum so of course, it has taken the "Has no platinum trophy"

 

Quote

Strategy, Simulation, or Management: Gas Station Simulator

Cult Favorite: Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

Has No Platinum Trophy: Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Overdrive

 

[Baker]

Game #12 done: Spawned an Expanded Universe

 

 

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth

 

This is one massive game. I just finished the story after 80+ hours. And for the most part I really liked it. For me a big improvement over Remake.
 

There are still quite a few things that annoy me though. Mostly the pacing of the game. It is soooo slow. If there is an opportunity to slow down the game, they did it.

 

Also the generic open world filler up stuff, which reminded me a lot of Far Cry, could have been less. Most mini games are fun to do, although it’s also a bit of an overkill.

 

But I can’t complain too much. I really had fun with it.
 

So 80+ hours in. I did a lot of side content already but there is still a lot of stuff to do. I expect to have to put in another 50 hours orso for 100%. Let’s get to it!

[ProfSeajay7]

Update time!

 

 

New Additions:

• N2: With gorgeous vistas: Final Fantasy VI. Well, at least gorgeous vistas for a 16-bit RPG that came out originally on the Super Nintendo. The Pixel Remaster cleaned up a lot of the overworld with actual water.
• N1: Crafting mechanics: Dragon Quest Builders. It was completely obvious that a Builders game had to be in this slot.

I could easily make a BINGO now with the middle space, so I will try to bring in a Player's Choice.

[hyousai]

Didn't expect to update this soon, but I have my first BINGO!

 

 

 

B1. #/Punctuation in title – Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered (Colons count as punctuation! Now we just need remasters of Sam and Max Hit the Road and Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis and all my favorite old Lucasarts games will have been remastered.)

B2. Expanded Universe -

B3. PS Plus -

B4. Inner Weeb -

B5. Platform Exclusive -

I1. Frightening/Horror - Ghostwire: Tokyo (Wasn’t sure where to put this on the card. It fit in a lot of places.)

I2.  Be the Bad Guy - Pumpkin Jack (One of the achievements is unlocked by killing Santa Claus, so I’m pretty sure this fits.)

I3.  1^st Letter of PSN -  Haven

I4.  Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Final Fantasy V (My march to complete the pixel remaster collection nears its conclusion.)

I5. Snacks - The Gardens Between (There’s various snack foods and sodas scattered across the levels, and the final trophy I unlocked was for repeatedly throwing popcorn at another character.)

N1. Racing/Sports -

N2. Retro Re-release – Final Fantasy III

N3. Player Choice -

N4. Arcade/Rhythm/Puzzle -

N5. Online Features -

G1. Minigames -

G2. Mystery –

G3. Crafting -

G4. Expect to Dislike – Final Fantasy II

G5. Indie Dev –

O1. Nonviolent –

O2. One Sitting - The Artful Escape (Trippy, pretty, and pretentious. I liked the protagonist a lot more once I dressed him as a glowing skeleton with blue Super Saiyan hair.)

O3. One Word Title -

O4. In-game Weather –

O5. Female Protagonist -

[amd8675309]

Ok, next update! Was gonna update monthly but got sidetracked.

 

@Squirlruler, when you have a few minutes, could you add me to the participants list? Bingo card link is: https://bingobaker.com/#65b19fbfb088d802

 

Seven new games, new additions are in blue!

 

B4: Sci-Fi or Fantasy Themes: Tacoma

B5: In a Series New to You: A Plague Tale Innocence

I1: Open World, Sandbox, or Free Play: Elden Ring

I4: Featuring a Romance or Romance Options: Tchia

I5: Redeemed From PS Plus: A Plague Tale: Requiem

G3: Has No Humans: Thomas Was Alone

G4: With a Female Protagonist: Lost Words: Beyond the Page

O2: Based on a Non-Gaming IP: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

O3: Play as an Anti-Hero or Bad Guy: Mafia II

O4: With Gorgeous Vistas: Far Cry 4

O5: For Another PSNP Event: X-Men Origins Wolverine (Gonna join the A-Z Platinum Challenge and an "X" game fits nicely there)

 

[Yuber6969]

 

My first update. I wasn't 100% sure what games I was gonna play for another event (A-Z UR platinum challenge), so I held off on this until I completed that one.

 

Cooperative Game - Hunting Simulator (there's a co-op mode)

 

That You Meant to Play Last Year - Windjammers

 

Recommended by a PSNP Member - Stick Fight (@Copanele asked me to boost this one, so I bought it)

 

With a Female Protagonist - Miracle Girls Festival

 

Has no humans - Them's Fightin' Herds

 

Released the Year You Joined PSNP - Xeno Crisis (the Vita stack released the year I joined, which was 2020)

 

Contains Holiday Themes - VA-11 Hall-A (there's a Christmas party scene)

 

For Another PSNP Event - White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (A-Z Platinum Challenge + UR Cleanup)

 

Non-violent - Virtua Tennis 4

[ShinigamiSensei-]

It's been a while but here's another update!

O4 - That Takes "Forever" To Beat - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim +💯

Still one of the best RPG games ever made, the combat has not aged well, the inventory management is really bad and i experienced some bugs here and there... but the amount of quests, freedom, lore and possibilities are simply overwhelming. It is an unique game, if you allow yourself to fall into the world and immerse yourself into your character, you will give yourself an unforgettable role playing experience that you will often fail to find in other games.

 

 

B1 - Free To Play - Bleach: Brave Souls ✅

B3 - Starts With The First Letter of your PSNID - Siren ✅

I4 - Antihero or Bad Guy - Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin  +💯

N5 - Oldest In Your Backlog - Bayonetta

G1 - That You've Been Meaning to Get To - Cuphead +💯

G2 - Anthropomorphized Animals - Odin Sphere Leifthrasir

G4 - With Online Features - Need For Speed Heat

O3 - Retro Re-release (Originally w/o Trophies) - The Legend Of Dragoon

O4 - That Takes "Forever" To Beat - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim +💯

O5 - Aliens or Robots - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

[MattbluePT]

New update on my Bingo card. 8/25 completed.

 

 

B1 - That Takes "Forever" to Beat - Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

I1 - Free to Play - Puzzle Journey

N2 - For Another PSNP Event - The Witness

O1 - Contains Holiday Themes - Halloween Puzzle

O5 - Arcade, Rhythm or Puzzle - Embattled

 

Complete games list:

Spoiler

B1 - That Takes "Forever" to Beat - Dissidia Final Fantasy NT

I1 - Free to Play - Puzzle Journey

N2 - For Another PSNP Event - The Witness

G1 - Redeemed from PS+ - It Takes Two

G2 - DLC Pack or Standalone DLC - BioShock 2 Rapture Metro Pack

G3 - You Think you will dislike - Paraiso Island

O1 - Contains Holiday Themes - Halloween Puzzle

O5 - Arcade, Rhythm or Puzzle - Embattled