Popular Post EverythingOnFire Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Platinum #40 Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition Playtime: 25-30 hours Difficulty: 7/10 Enjoyment: 8/10 The Blade Runner video game from 1997 is a true classic; one of the best video games ever made IMO. This "Enhanced" version has a LOT of problems though, both visually and mechanically. I can't recommend it in it's current state! The worst thing is, while the vastly superior ScummVM version of the game is included with the Enhanced Edition on both GOG & Steam, the game's publisher can't legally put it on console, so this is all we get. Even if they patch it like crazy, the original game's amazing atmosphere just won't be the same. I should have waited and read reviews before I bought & installed it, but I just assumed Nightdive Studios would have everything under control like usual. Having said all that, if you are interested in this game, definitely get it once it's been patched. Or get it on PC if you have the option. It really is an incredible work of art with hours and hours of gameplay for just $10. Edited June 30, 2022 by EverythingOnFire 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy547389126yv Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 #1,306 PS4 version of Black Wolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZoKu08 Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 Mass Effect 2 #286 N7 Elite ME2: Acquire all trophies. 48.09% Uncommon 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KenjiCBZ Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 #76: Sly Cooper and the Thievus Raccoonus True Thievus Raccoonus (50.53% - Common) Unlock all trophies for Sly Cooper's first outing This was my first time playing a Sly game, since I never had the chance to do so during my PS2 days. I liked Sly 1, a solid stealth platformer: a bit frustrating sometimes, but nothing too dramatic. The Platinum was pretty easy considering you only need to complete the game and open each level's vault, but some bottles were a bit hard to find. I would have expected the Platinum to be a bit rarer, in the 35/40% area, instead it sits at 50%... Next week I will start Sly 2, I hope it will at least be as good as the first. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chaoticcomp Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 Injustice 0.51% Enjoyment 8/10 Difficulty 7/10 I had lots of fun with this. Plat wasn't too bad the things I struggled with was the touchscreen minigame and battle mode the max. Getting to level 100 was a pretty awful grind. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy547389126yv Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 #1,307 PS5 version of The Basketball B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamescush147 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Platinum 335 The Night Detective Collect all trophies in Night Detective: Decrepit Manor. 88.14% Common Night Detective: Decrepit Manor Platinum in 32 minutes, 41 seconds It's been a while since I've played an cheap N' easy game. But was in the mood. ? This one kinda reminds me of playing old school 2000's NewGrounds games. Loved that site. ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StraightVege Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 Unlock all trophies #290 17th Fastest Achiever (2 days, 3 hours) If Contra was made by metalheads, it would probably look something like this intense, thoroughly gory shooter. Valfaris is the follow-up to Slain: Back from Hell, and deftly transitions to the "run and gun" sub-genre, adding an impressive arsenal of upgradable firearms, which all feel satisfyingly powerful to wreak havoc with. The familiar melee and parry abilities also return, and still work quite well; it's rewarding to reflect a foe's projectiles back at them via a properly timed block. This go-around, checkpoints require a limited resource to function, called Resurrection Idols. While you can simply use them to save your progress at every pedestal, thereby shortening difficult sections, holding onto them instead will boost your maximum health and gun energy... or you could trade them away for more Blood Metal, the game's weapon upgrade material (I opted for this). It's a fantastic risk/reward system, asking the player to make tough decisions about what they value most. Would you rather have a quick route back to that boss, be tanky enough to withstand more hits, or have a souped-up shotgun to blast it with? I can't recall the last time video game save point implementation was this interesting! Gameplay can become rather overwhelming at times, since certain areas take the Ghosts 'n Goblins approach of throwing endless hordes of monsters at you from multiple angles, forcing you to frantically battle your way forward. I died quite a bit during my frustrating first run, but Valfaris feels much more manageable on repeat playthroughs, after you've learned what to expect, and which guns are best. Little hint: the shotgun is overpowered. I think the game had potential to be even better, if it were built around analog aiming on the right stick, rather than the old-fashioned 8-directional shooting they chose. The player character also feels more sluggish than you'd prefer sometimes, so some movement options—such as a dash or dodge roll—would've been nice to have. All in all, though, Valfaris is a wonderful successor to Slain, that features well-thought-out platforming challenges, fairly unique bosses, and banger tunes by a former Celtic Frost guitarist. Developer Steel Mantis are trying their hand at a shmup sequel next, with Valfaris: Mecha Therion, so here's hoping it turns out just as great. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MidnightDragon Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 #83 Sonic Origins Really enjoyed this game. Brought back a lot of good memories and the extra features were a nice touch. That being said, I wish there was more to it than just this. Definitely wait for a sale unless you're a classic Sonic diehard. Do I regret buying it this early? Maybe, but it was still a lot of fun. My favorite game of the bunch was and still is Sonic 3 and Knuckles. Three of the most memorable tracks of Sonic 3 are regrettably gone, though I solved that by listening to the originals on YouTube. Thankfully, all the Sonic & Knuckles music is intact. A tiny change is made to the ending music (the credits were unchanged as far as I can tell) and the Super/Hyper theme is also a bit different (sounds like it was remixed). There were also some tiny things here and there that were off, but nothing game breaking. This was also my first time playing Sonic CD and it was all right. Not my favorite, though. I didn't bother with the time travel mechanics beyond the trophy. I was surprised at how easy it was for the most part, though the race with Metal Sonic was very annoying. I will definitely play this again when feeling like a trip down memory lane. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whodeygamer Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 #30: Cris Tales (PS4) This is a game that’s been on my radar for a few years now. I remember being blown away by the demo due to it’s unique art style and the unique weapons that a couple of the characters used. I ended up deciding to wait awhile before potentially buying it though due to the poor reviews both from critics and people who bought the game themselves. I’m glad I did, because it’s available to download through PS Plus Extra. I got a 1 month trial and decided to make that the main game I’d focus on. After playing it for myself, I feel that Cris Tales while flawed, is better than what people give it credit for and I feel that more people should give it a shot if they have a subscription to PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass. While the loading times are a major issue along with there being a loading screen before and after every battle, it makes up for it by delivering a unique RPG experience that delivers some of the most beautiful visuals I’ve ever seen in an RPG, along with having a unique take on time mechanics that has the main character Crisbell being able to see the past, present and future simultaneously rather than simply traveling through time which has been done so many times in media. If you have played and loved classic rpgs such as FF6 and Chrono Trigger, I think it’s worth giving a shot. The story doesn’t live up to those games, but I found it mostly enjoyable nevertheless. I don’t regret making Cris Tales my 30th platinum. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IesuHado Posted June 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 Platinum #185 ARAGAMI LegendObtain all achievements. Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #186 JOURNEY TO SAVAGE PLANET The Final FrontierAll trophies unlocked! Wow! You got all the things! Did all the stuff! Endured all the poop jokes! Good job! Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #187 BEN 10 Hero TimeEarn every trophy in the game Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #188 NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 4 Perfect Storm MasterAcquired all the trophies. Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #189 TRINE 4: THE NIGHTMARE PRINCE What a Nightmare!Collect All Trophies Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #190 GRAVITY RUSH 2 Ultimate ShifterCollected every trophy. Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #191 NICKELODEON ALL STAR BATTLE Leave Everything to Me!Collect all the trophies. Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platinum #192 SOUTH PARK: FRACTURED BUT WHOLE More Powerful Than You ThinkComplete all trophies in South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ Difficulty: Enjoyment/Trophy Hunt: / 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy547389126yv Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 #1,308 PS5 version of Black Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Hoopdahoopla Posted July 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2022 JUNE 2022 ROUNDUP #108 - Control (PS4) (29.27%) #109 - Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (PS4) (9.17%) #110 - Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) (7.81%) #111 - Final Fantasy XIII-2 (PS3) (17.20%) 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post erwint0920 Posted July 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) # 56 - Dirt 5 This was my first time playing a Dirt game which I got trough PS+ a while back. I honestly wasn't expecting to get this platinum this quickly since I only started on the Wednesday. I completed Life is Strange: True Colors on Tuesday and since I was getting F1 22 today I thought I would just start Dirt 5 and get some progress in to finish it later after I was done with F1 22. However this went WAY quicker then I thought it would and Dirt 5 was easier then I had enticipated. But that enough about that, the game it self was surprisinly quite fun to play which I wasn't expecting since racing games and I don't get along very much. The only parts of the game I definitly did NOT like were the Smash and Path Finder events. They were the reason I didn't get level 50 before the last event, either that or the many in race challenges that I simply couldn't complete. BTW side note: how do they count for example the distances jumped, it gave me 20 points one round and 10 points during the other round eventhough I landed in the exact same spot. Also why on earth does it give you challenges which cannot be done on the circuit you are on, like overtake 10 cars in a 1v1 . I feel like I missed out on alot of XP just because of that. But other then getting screwed over by random gaps in the 'walls' and my lack of skills Dirt 5 was honestly quite fun to play and a nice change for me. Although I don't think I will be buying other Dirt games because I don't feel like it convinced me enough to try another one of its predecessors. However if you want to have an quite easy and quick platinum I do recommend it to you. Also screw AJ!! Edited July 1, 2022 by erwint0920 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Moridin83 Posted July 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2022 #220 Saints Row The Third Remastered Another title from the PS Plus Premium catalog, this one sits somewhat uncomfortably in the series. It's not as serious as 2, or as goofy as 4, so it gets stuck in that awkward middle ground where it's trying to serve 2 masters, and not doing great at either. The humor is hit or miss, even for someone like me who enjoys crude jokes, and the "Serious" side is never done well enough to truly be, well, serious. I also thought Steelport was a significant downgrade from Stilwater in 2. Fortunately, the gameplay is still fun, and if you're so inclined, you can completely remove the difficulty once you get to max rank by being immune to everything other than being physically smacked in the face. For my money, it's not as good as SR 2 or SR 4, but it's still a fun time sink, especially when it's included in a sub, as opposed to a separate purchase. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StraightVege Posted July 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Eye of the Storm #291 Planet of the Eyes can best be described as baby's first puzzle-platformer. Anyone who's played games such as Limbo should have no issues finishing this in around an hour. The developers clearly had modest goals, but pulled them off well enough. I've certainly played far worse! As a humanoid robot abandoned on an alien planet, you traverse dangerous terrain and evade hostile species, along with solving some basic puzzles. The jumping is quite weighty, which can easily get you killed in segments with tight timing, but it's nonetheless very simple stuff. Checkpoints are extremely forgiving, so you'll never get set back more than a few seconds anyway. It's a decent, if forgettable, little budget title. There are no overtly offensive flaws, it has an appealing art style, and features competent voice narration. Also, I'll give the game a smidgen of extra credit for including a completely pointless button that just makes the robot dance. Edited July 2, 2022 by StraightVege 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post percy547389126yv Posted July 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2022 #1,312 PS5 version of The Jumping Sandwich 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoaLoft Posted July 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) #291 - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Sometimes excellence hides in the smallest of corners. And my dear fellows, my latest deduction lead me to a most astonishing revelation. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is a visual novel adventure game that bundles together two volumes of previously released Ace Attorney spin-off games: The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures and The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve. Together, they tell the tale of a Japanese student of law, Ryunosuke Naruhodo, and his unwavering determination to become a defence lawyer during the last years of the 19th century. The world stands before the dawn of a new era, of revolutionary judicial practices and technologies. Due to circumstances, Ryunosuke takes the place of his best friend and fellow law student, Kazuma Asogi, to embark on a study tour to Great Britain, where he will reside in London to learn more about the workings of the British court of law to help advance those in Japan. He is accompanied by a judicial assistant, the young but ever charming Susato Mikotoba with a heart of gold. They are allowed to take up temporary residence during their stay in the home of the famous and brilliant detective Herlock Sholmes (a simple wordplay on Sherlock Holmes due to copyright issues outside of Japan) and his adoptive daughter/creative jack-of-all-trades, Iris Wilson. During his stay in London, Ryunosuke investigates inexplicable murders and takes up seemingly impossible cases to defend innocent souls in the British court. But the deeper he ventures, the more dangerous the cases become and the bigger the repercussions will be. Together with the expertise of Susato, Herlock and Iris (and a few others), Ryunosuke uncovers mystery after mystery to find out just how deep the corruption in the capital of Great Britain flows. I did not make any mention of any of the ten quite long but outstanding - some more than others - cases that you will get to solve for very good reasons. Every case takes its time to unfold, and you will definitely get your money's worth: you're looking at a minimum playtime of over 50 hours, which is a staggering amount. Each of them have their own crazy twists and turns, and revelations. Because although several of them are unrelated, there is a scarlet thread running through several cases which only becomes more visible and unravels everything at the end. A case or two were really good, several were outstanding, and some were truly phenomenal. The latter category includes a truly magnificent finale that wrapped everything up and provided me with a thrilling climax to remember for many years to come. The story and the writing as a whole are nothing short of incredible. The tone of the game and the characters, even though cases deal with murder, conspiracy, betrayal, greed, envy and so on, is light-hearted yet adventurous. On top of that, the main cast of characters is very charming. From the pure-hearted Susato Mikotoba and the brilliant Herlock Sholmes to the diligent Inspector Gregson, intimidating Prosecutor Barok Van Zieks and enthusiastic Iris: they all add their own characteristic special flavor to the story. And there is room for humor too: Ryunosuke delivers plenty of funny sarcastic remarks in many conversations or court proceedings and Herlock Sholmes gets tied up in plenty of witty shenanigans as the story progresses. Each case is cut up into two different segments (with an exception or two): investigations and trials. During investigations you collect evidence in different locations, talk to witnesses, suspects and the accused you're defending. Evidence can be examined up close, and is vital to beating each case. Because examining it can reveal new details which lead to breakthroughs or shed light on unexplored avenues. Aside from that, there is also a wonderful segment called "Herlock Sholmes's Logic and Reasoning Spectacular" aka the "Dance of Deduction". At certain intervals, Herlock will accompany you and kick off one of these awesome segments where he observes the situation and deduces what is actually going on. You assist him during these dances and help point out the irregularities. These sequences feel fresh and help spice up the investigation, accompanied by very catchy music - but more on that later. Then there are the trials. The moment of truth, literally and figuratively, where your investigational efforts bear fruit in helping the defendant achieve a "Not Guilty" verdict. During the trial, witnesses and suspects will be questioned and you will need to find inconsistencies in their testimonies with the evidence you have collected. All while you're facing off against the Prosecutor, the intimidating and chalice-shattering aristocrat Barok Van Zieks, another amazing character in the game, I might add. You're essentially pushing suspects into a corner until they're out of explanations, which is when you deliver the final blow to their façade. No worries, a trial will never kick off until you collected all the evidence. In other words: during each trial, you will have everything you need to win the case, no matter how many crazy turns and twists take place. However, during most trials, a jury will preside the proceedings. The jury members will sometimes need to be swayed as well, by finding contradictions in their statements and breaking their unanimous verdict that they believe your client is guilty. All to allow the trial to continue so the true culprit can be revealed. These trial segments carry a lot of sensational drama with them, which makes them so fun. The soundtrack is nothing short of fantastic. There are countless tracks that exude adventure and mystery, humor and drama. But it never loses sight of its main tone of justice. Especially the violin plays a role in multiple tracks, not surprisingly some of those involve Herlock Sholmes. But even the more serious tracks sound badass, such as Barok Van Zieks's theme which adds to his intimidating persona. The entire soundtrack can stand proudly next to other masterpieces such as the Nier Automata soundtrack or Shadow of the Colossus soundtrack. I added one of many wonderful tracks underneath for you to enjoy listening to, as a taste of what the full game has to offer. I do need to mention there is little actual voice acting in the game, and as it is mainly a visual novel, you'll have to do a lot of reading. But that is an intrinsic part of the genre, and as such does not count as criticism. That's not all. The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles comes with special content such as a gallery with bonus video clips and artwork of characters, an auditorium where you can listen to dozens of the game's official (and even unused!) soundtracks and voice clips of characters, a tailor which gives you three optional outfits (one each for Ryunosuke, Susato and Herlock) and Escapades which are essentially short extra episodes taking place in between cases exploring the characters' friendships and connections a little more. In other words: there is a lot of bonus content for everyone who wants that little more out of the experience. Now, before I deliver my own final verdict, I should address something first. Some reviewers let bias take over and rate games based on the influence of publishers, and what franchise or genre they belong to. Straying from the path of righteousness the same way the culprits in this game let the darkness cloud their judgement. I disagree with that lackluster and unethical approach. Any game can achieve a mark of excellence, not by the brand of the franchise it carries or the pressure a publisher executes. But by its quality, the value it provides and the experience it gave me as a spectator, a player and a participant. Regardless of development studio, publisher, genre or franchise. Some reviewers and gamers would frown upon a visual novel adventure belonging up there with brilliant AAA-games. Because how could "something as plebeian as a visual novel adventure which involves ... *gulp* no shooting and all reading be worthy of a perfect score?" Well, this one does, very much. It hit all the marks for me, a rare feat. As such, I've experienced the wide spectrum of emotions as I guided this colorful and very lovable cast of characters. Happiness. Disbelief. Elation. Contempt. I've gone through all the motions during my time with the adventures of Ryunosuke Naruhodo, Herlock Sholmes and the others. But most of all: a sense of fulfilment as the credits rolled. It is one of the best interactive courtroom dramas you'll ever experience. It is one of the best Sherlock Holmes Herlock Sholmes detective stories you'll ever experience. It is one of the best visual novel adventures you'll ever experience. Simply put: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing. Truly sublime. Most frustrating trophy - ... NONE! There are several missable trophies in The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, usually involving the examination of optional and less meaningful items in cases. There is an entertaining one which spans multiple cases, where Ryunosuke and Susato have an ongoing dispute about the difference between a shovel and a spade. The in-game accolades menu does keep track of all your trophies and what you've found, so that's a big help. None of the missable trophies usually give away any spoilers. So as long as you keep track of what you're missing, you could get these in one sitting. Or if you don't want to take any risks: there are chapters available after completing the cases which will take you to the moments in each case where the optional trophies can be unlocked. I had too much fun to think of any frustrating trophies, actually. About half of the list focuses on finishing all the cases, so you should not have too much trouble attaining the platinum trophy. So in conclusion, my dear fellows: don your best deerstalker cap and track down a copy of The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. The game is afoot! 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Popular Post Jamescush147 Posted July 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2022 Platinum 336 Completionist Collect every other trophy 40.93% Uncommon Platinum in 1 day, 14 hours A Polish ghost story from the studio that brought us Layers of Fear. Spooky. Would of loved it if they had a choice to have Polish language in it as well. ?? 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post V-Trigger Posted July 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2022 #71 - Trackmania Turbo / #4,000th trophy One of the most stressful games I've ever played, it's been two years trying to close this game. I gave up a few times, but I always came back motivated to finish it, until i got salty and give up again. I'm finally free!!! \o/ \©/ \®/ Total time: 238 hrs 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aarnettbraun Posted July 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Saints Row IV: Re-Elected Kingpin Unlock all Trophies in Saints Row IV: Re-elected. Difficulty: 3/10 Time: 45+ Hours Screenshot When Earned: Edited February 25, 2023 by notandrebraun 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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