CediFonei's Hive of Platinums

[CediFonei]

CediFonei’s Hive of Platinums

 

Heya! I’m Cedi, the official moth person of PSNP. But you can call me Cedi the Cedi! Don’t mind the tree trunks lying around in the yard; a growing half-kaiju’s gotta keep up his training! Here you can check out my collection of platinum trophies across PSN, and my general trophy hunting agenda. This is where I display and reflect on my past achievements, as well as… aherm… my ever-extending to-do list. I’ve always hunted for trophies in general rather than just Platinums, seeing as every one I’ve earned represents, you know, another noteable accomplishment as an adventurer across the PSN universe. You could even say that I grow stronger with every achievement coincidentally marked with a trophy~

 

… sorry, I did my self-centric rambly thing again. Let’s get to the good, Platinum-shaped stuff, shall we?

 

Dem Plats, Tho

 

1. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time 
   One of my first PS3 games, and as a fan of Sly 2, it certainly didn’t disappoint. It took many of my favorite aspects of that game and tried to expand upon them. Is it BETTER than the original Sly trilogy? Eh… I think it’s up to debate, but I think it’s definitely a worthy successor to the Cooper lineage. A solid open-world-lite mascot platformer with a lot of Saturday morning charm.
   
   As for why this is my first ever platinum…? To be honest, I just enjoyed this game enough that I wanted to go out of my way and 100% it. By the point I had it mostly completed, I just noticed the trophies I didn’t have yet, and figured I might as well go for them too. It might have been a slow, frustrating search for that ONE missing collectible at times, and I may have resorted to a guide for the Masks, but I was pretty satisfied with my efforts and my time searching for trophies as a whole. At this point, I was starting to get into the idea of trophy hunting, but I wasn’t especially into it… yet.
   
    

2.   Sonic Generations 

   The best Sonic game we’ve had in a long time, but you don’t need me to tell you that for a seventeenth time. What you DO need me to tell you is how this game ties into my passion for trophy hunting, because it does so in a big way.
   
   I was just casually playing through this game, completing it bit by bit… but I wasn’t really interested in everything. Why should I bother searching for all the Red Star Rings in a game that’s all about going faster, faster, fasterfasterfaster? But then I noticed I was getting a LOT of the trophies in this game in the process of S-ranking every stage, and a large chunk of the few I had left were mostly based on getting those rings. So I figured I might as well give it a try.
   
   And you know what? Looking for the Red Star Rings in pursuit of these trophies was some of the most fun I had with this game. As much as I liked this game already, I was always wishing its gameplay didn’t make such heavy use of boosting that other recent Sonic games did. But looking for Red Star Rings made me take a slower (but still fyast) pace and tighter controls much closer to the Sonic Adventure games, something that resonated more strongly with my Sonic nostalgia and which I found plenty of fun on its own merits. It was a great experience with the game I might have not even discovered if it weren’t for the trophy. That’s when I realized what I really love about PSN trophies- that they can motivate us to tackle games from new, engaging angles which heighten the fun we get out of them.
   
   Emphasis on the word “can”, because Time Eater can eat my Sour Apple Tootsie Pop. Screw that trophy.
    

3. inFAMOUS First Light 
   The first game I ever got off of PS+, and it sure didn’t disappoint. I had already played a lot of Second Son by the time I got this, so I was happy to get a second helping. And I gotta say, I almost wish Fetch’s adventure in Seattle was as expansive as Delsin’s, because her expanded abilities are a blast to screw around with, and Neon was already one of my favorite powers in SS! Arena mode was a pretty cool addition too, one that often makes me think about returning to this game just for some good ol’ fashioned score attack fun.
    

4. Tales from the Borderlands 
   Normally, I don’t take much pride in a game whose trophies are just given to you all automatically… but, to be fair, this is a Telltale game. For a formula that wants to emphasize choice, using trophies to incentivize players towards or away certain choices would kinda spoil the point of the game’s formula. So while I feel like this kind of game would be more fitting with about 300 trophy points instead, I’m pretty OK with it because of its extensive length and many choices/QTEs that made it feel like the game had some sort of challenge to overcome.
   
   But these games were never about the trophies. They’re about the characters and the stories told through them, and I gotta say, this game convinced me Telltales’ formula AND Borderlands’ world both have a lot of potential. I was constantly engaged with the characters, always wanting to know what would happen next, always entertained, always feeling emotions I never expected out of a series where you get rocket launchers from port-a-potties. And if I had to pick any video game genre to make the “definitive story-centric experience”, I would say Telltales’ formula takes the cake. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever be able to take a traditional Visual Novel seriously after seeing how visually diverse, expressive, intense, and unpadded this game is with its storytelling.
    

5. Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 
   I almost wish I didn’t get it from PS+ for free so I could throw money at it, because this game is probably the best Metroidvania I’ve ever played. It’s charming aesthetics and fun gameplay are the obvious reasons why, but I just HAVE to give this game big props for how it meshes together its combat and platforming mechanics. For all the abilities you gained, nearly all of ‘em changed how you approached both fighting and platforming for the better at the same time, an aspect of its design I seriously commend. Oh well, at least I threw money at it by buying the DLC.
    

6. Hitman GO: Definitive Edition 
   I bought this game wanting a minimalistic, puzzle-oriented time waster I’d dip into every now and again. Then I blinked three days later and I suddenly had every trophy. Another game I thought was more likely worth 300 points, but greatly satisfying puzzler nonetheless. I strongly recommend playing it without looking up hints under any circumstance.
    

7. Super Time Force Ultra
   A silly little game I’ve had my eye on for a long time when it was originally announced for Xbox. Thankfully it didn’t stay an Xbox exclusive! It took me a while to really get into it, but when I did, it was an addicting arcade-esque platforming shooter with a lot of stupid humor that put a stupid grin on my face. A little challenging at times, particularly the Helladeck, but nothing frustrating.
    

8.  inFAMOUS Second Son

   One of the very first PS4 games I picked up, and I'm happy it was! I can't compare this to the original inFAMOUS games, but I've enjoyed my powers plenty in this one! The narrative was mostly straightforward, but the characters and writing consistently entertained me, perhaps like watching a teenager oriented Saturday morning cartoon unfold. It resonated well with me as a fan of stuff like Sucker Punch's previous work on Sly Cooper. The gameplay itself was a technically impressive spectacle of what the PS4 could pull off, on top of being a fun, over-the-top twist of a typical third person shooter. I suppose my overarching praise of this game boils down to "it's really simple, but a lot of consistent fun". And sometimes, that's the most I could ask for out of a game.
    

9.  Ratchet & Clank: The Rebootmake

   As my first foray into the Ratchet & Clank series, it's easy to see what there is to love about it! Though I feel like this re-imagining of the original R&C has some glaring flaws compared to what I've seen/heard of the original, primarily the writing and music, there's still a load to enjoy in its presentation and, most importantly, its gameplay! Highly satisfying cartoony gunplay with a healthy dose of platforming, and very rewarding secrets to uncover. It's offered me an excellent glimpse into a series I've unfortunately overlooked up until now.
    

10.  Odin Sphere Leifthrasir 
    A delightful little masterpiece! It's not completely flawless, but it comes much closer than I expected! The story is somehow predictable and pleasantly surprising at the same time (which is fitting for such a prophecy-heavy plot? ), and everyone in the cast is a delight both to watch their stories and to play as. The gameplay wasn't especially challenging, but still an enjoyable romp with tons of style. As a longtime fan of action RPGs and storybook-esque styles, I'm proud to use this as my 10th platinum milestone, as this game makes excellent use of both its narrative premise and gameplay foundations.
     

11.  Bastion 

    Well... it's Bastion. How much praise can I give this game that hasn't already been said? I first played this game some years ago on Steam, before I even had a PS3. When I finally picked it back up and played past the first few stages, I was too hooked to NOT binge through the rest of it. And I'm very thankful it got ported to PS4, so that I could pay for it again AND play it with a control scheme I'm infinitely more comfortable with   It's a simple but well-crafted game in most departments of the gameplay, and exemplary in pretty much everywhere else, especially sound design. It's a wonderful first landmark for putting Supergiant Games on the map, and for that, I look forward to their future works.

     

12.  Unravel 

    A very pleasant surprise to see out of Electronic Arts' publishing some time ago! For such a simple puzzle platformer, it's constantly beautiful, engaging, and manages to throw many curveballs that you may or may not see coming, It manages to be calm, and thrilling, and disheartening, and cheerful. in many regards. It's easy to see how Yarny has quickly become an endearing character, and though we don't need a sequel per se, I sure wouldn't mind if we got one.

 

 

Smaller 100%’d Games

 

• Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded

  Does this game honestly count for completion/trophy rights? It’s not even as interactive as a Visual Novel, since it’s just a pack of cutscenes based on the DS game. If it weren’t for the fact that I had already played and beaten Re:Coded on my DS (albeit not 100%’d), I probably wouldn’t have even bothered to boot this up, because I’d feel too guilty about getting 300 points of trophies for doing literally nothing. I don’t mind the fact that it’s a thing in Kingdom Hearts II.5 ReMIX, I enjoyed and would have rather had the full game, buuuut I can get the fact that a lot of people didn’t like the original game, and with good reason. I’m just baffled that this and the 358/2 Days cutscenes count as having trophy lists.
   

• Grow Home

  A wonderfully fun little experiment from Ubisoft, this game hooked me a lot more often than I expected it to! There's some sort of zen to be had in just derping around with this game's physics, jumping and gliding and jetpacking around to your heart's content. Even when searching for needles in a haystack for the last few collectibles, there's something about this game's kinetic movement that makes it constantly satisfying and pacifying... plus it felt good to have my collectathon itch scratched in some sense or another

 

 

Long Term Goals

 

• Reach level 25. Having only gotten 25K~ish points in approximately two years, it’s not a goal I’m gonna reach anytime soon unless I pick up my pace a lot. But it’s a nice big number that sets a remarkable milestone for a trophy hunter, and I’d like to eventually get to such a point~
• Reach 60% completion. I’ve been gradually improving my completion rate as of late, but I’ve still got a number of games where I’m slacking in. It’d be great to have some more all-around dedication to my library, both new and old.
• Earn 20 Platinums, not counting “freebie” games. Every hunter wants dem plats, and 20 seems like a reasonable number for getting into the plat-hunting “big leagues”. The main reason for my stipulation here is that I don’t want to brag about rewards that are more or less guaranteed provided I like the game enough to keep playing it. Hitman GO might have been too easy to be worth a plat per se, but it stumped me at times and I can say I’m proud of myself for solving each puzzle without hints. So I don’t count it as a freebie. Tales from the Borderlands, on the other hand…? Excellent ‘game’ which I’m more than OK with having on my trophy records, but I went into it for the experience. I don’t think it’s right to “show off” that plat per se because it felt more like a parting gift than an actual prize.
• Make moar gud companions on PSNP. “But Cedi this is a social goal not a-” I KNOW, OKAY. Truth be told, as much as I enjoy trophy hunting as an individual, my experience on PSNP has had me similarly excited to just chatting up with and playing with fellow trophy hunters. I enjoy the prospect of comparing stats and discussing trophy plans/agendas. Heck, even some chatter in these very threads has convinced me to push through with platting certain games! So I think that it's a fair assessment to say that wanting to form stronger Social Links with the community here is a fair goal for a hunter to have, in the same sense that forming reliable companionships is a key to success in many areas. To what end, you might ask...? Idunno. Maybe hang out on Skype/Discord. Maybe join up in an MMO. Maybe form a Super Elite Trophy Hunting Squad which I will pretend to lead and be completely incompetent at leading. Who knows?

 

 

Incomplete Vidjagams

 

 

Primary "To Plat" Agenda

• Samurai Warriors 4. Might be a grindy one, but I’ve always enjoyed this series, and it’s fun to go back to this one every now and then for some cathartic over-the-top army sweeping.

• Skylanders Superchargers. Yeah, I’ve heard the criticisms of its business model a million times, and I’m not arguing against the fact that it makes some bad decisions. And because of those decisions, when I think about it, I probably won’t buy any more Skylanders or Skylanders games at full retail price anytime soon. Except maybe Astroblast. Who I wanted for a while anyway shut up. BUT THAT ASIDE, I feel like this game gets more flak than it deserves, because it’s a pretty enjoyable brawler. There’s a surprising amount of variance and depth to the characters, not unlike champions/heroes/etc in MOBAs, and I’ve had a good time with it I can definitely recommend… for a lower price point. Seeing as I still have my collection and have no plans to sell it off or etc., I’d like to take the time and eventually conquer Nightmare difficulty, plus all the other trophies.

• Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below. One of my favorite action RPGs from one of my favorite RPG series. I’ve dipped my toes into postgame already months ago, but I’d love to go the extra mile and complete everything it has to offer, if only because of how its gameplay and charm consistently entertains me

• Dust: An Elysian Tail. This is a good game that begins like a great game- true, it didn't live up to the expectations it set me up for (the writing got padded some time after the charming intro sequence, and the Metroidvania upgrades were seriously thinned out), but that doesn't change the fact that I consistently enjoyed it throughout. I'd be happy to give it a second playthrough on a high enough difficulty to get the remaining trophies.

Other Games

• Gems of War
• A King's Tale: FFXV
• Kingdom Hearts Dedede
• Kingdom Hearts 0.2
• Lego Dimensions
• Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
• Final Fantasy XV
• Trove
• World of Final Fantasy
• Stories: The Path of Destinies
• The Tomorrow Children. Honestly I just tried this game out at a whim and got bored pretty quickly, but it's free to play so eh? Who knows, maybe I'll try it again.
• Psychonauts. Getting close to this plat! Just got a couple of easter eggs to hunt for...
• Dragonball Xenoverse 2
• Dragon Quest Builders
• Child of Light
• Journey
• Dark Cloud 2
• Ape Escape 2. Except this one's got some glitchy trophies that didn't pop for me... I'll be playing it some more in the future, but there's only so much I can do to "complete" this one >_>
• Furi
• Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness. The fudge does that even have to do with So5's plot anyway? no spoilers plz
• Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
• Grand Kingdom
• Battleborn
• Overwatch
• Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
• Invisible Inc.
• Disgaea 5
• Street Fighter V. Truth be told, I've not got a lot of confidence in my ability to get this one, but hey, it's at least POSSIBLE for me, unlike fighting game trophies that require pulling off 100-hit combos
• Jamestown+
• Dragonball Xenoverse,
• Disney Infinity 3.0
• Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
• Enter the Gungeon
• Jet Set Radio
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
• Skyrim
• Mass Effect 1/2/3
• Tales of Xillia
• XCOM: Enemy Within
• Dragon's Crown
• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare
• LittleBigPlanet 3
• The PLAYROOM. Except I literally can't play this without a camera... maybe if I get a PSVR?
• Costume Quest 2
• DC Universe Online. Honestly, this game would require SO MUCH grinding to plat/complete that I don't expect myself to ever do so, but in theory, I could get into it enough to do so...
• Wariors OROCHI 3 Ultimate
• Rogue Legacy
• Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
• Transistor
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
• Skulls of the Shogun
• Planetside 2
• Evolve
• Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
• Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
• Kingdom Hearts BBS: Final Mix
• Armello
• Transformers: Devastation
• Destiny
• Broken Age
• Awesomenauts Assemble!
• Knack
• Rocket League
• Digimon All Star Rumbleeeeeee
• J-STARS Victory VS+
• Skullgirls 2nd Encore
• Tembo the Badass Elephant. I'd have it 100%'d already if it weren't for the 99 lives grind
• Croixleur squigly-E yes I know it's a sigma
• Injustice: Gods Among Us
• Towerfall Ascension
• Galak-Z
• HELLDIVERS
• Warframe
• Day of the Tentacle Remastered. I'm so fudging close I swear I'm gonna get it sometime this month guys
• Shutshimi

Abandoned Platinums

• Persona 4 Arena. Don't get me wrong, this is actually one of my personal favorite (and first) traditional fighting games. Seeking trophies such as online ranking taught me many of the tricks and thrills of "serious" fighting game competition firsthand, something I'll always appreciate, and I'll consider going back for other trophies at some point... but I just don't have the skill to complete all of this game's challenges. I don't even know if people less than professional fighting game players have the skills necessary to complete each character's ULTIMATE challenge. Yeah, I agree I have the POTENTIAL to complete them, if I invest enough time and energy into mastering each character's moveset. But that's a LOT of time and energy I feel I'd rather invest into other games, so I'll choose to remain a scrublord of P4A. Also, fudge the story mode.
• Metal Gear Solid 2/3. These games are amazing, I won't contest that. I loved my playthrough of MGS2, I won't lie about that. But... real-time stealth is just not my thing in video games
  I struggle to patiently wait for enemies to pass by me, I just always have too much of an action-oriented mindset. I tried to be stealthy, I really did. I even refused to use lethal weapons (for the most part), which made being caught all the more punishing. I couldn't even go a single map in MGS3 without being spotted... on the easiest difficulty. I think beating the hardest difficulties is waaaaaaaaaaay beyond both my current skills and my interest in developing those skills.

 

 

 

Brothers in Arms

 

@LittleBlueMacaw: A cool birb dude who I actually recognized from his art I followed before I happened to find him here! What a coinkydink!

Dante (Currently @Mace Windu): He's that guy, you know. The one pretty much everyone knows despite that he changes his forum handle every few months, and it's good that we all know him because he's so much fun. Quite a committed hunter!

@GoodbyeBread: One of the first grain samurai I ever met and began getting semi-chatty with on PSNP, more specifically in the Forum Games!

@Dragon-Archon: The archon of dergs himself! A mighty trophy hunter with a penchant for creative writing, and a trusty ally with his array of guides!

 

Edited March 13, 2017 by CediFonei

[Dead Weight]

7.8/10

 

not enough TIME puns.

 

Looking good though

[Tombstone_Earth]

Nice collection! I love the SW4!

[CediFonei]

Thanks to both of you! Although... I should have maybe clarified more clearly that SW4 is on my list of "games I don't have platinum'd yet but WANT to plat more than others". Woops! I just took a little time to clarify that, and add every other incomplete game to that list as well. I'll probably make further adjustments, such as specifying more games I'd especially like to plat, or maybe list the very few games I've more or less given up on forever and why.

[crimsonidol38]

Everytime I see someone listing Digimon All-Stars Rumble I wonder if they really have the patience to play dice with that goddamn RNG that affects the card drops.

Hey, at least you didn't put it on your abandoned list so I wish you all the best. Go for it. 

 

Dust: An Elysian Tail:

I recommend to play it on tough difficulty at least. When I first played it on Steam I chose normal as difficulty and after the fight against Fuse it felt too easy. On tough it felt right most of the time and it wasn't too bad. You might even try hardcore. And I know how it feels. At the end the game really loses some of it's qualities.

 

inFAMOUS: Second Son:

I also had my struggle with the evil path as I didn't feel like it would fit to Delsin. Especially after seeing the "good ending" and getting to know his relationship with Reggie and Betty it felt somehow wrong to do some bad things. The only good aspect was that you are allowed to go on a rampage. 

Edited April 22, 2016 by crimsonidol

[CediFonei]

Everytime I see someone listing Digimon All-Stars Rumble I wonder if they really have the patience to play dice with that goddamn RNG that affects the card drops.

Hey, at least you didn't put it on your abandoned list so I wish you all the best. Go for it. 

 

Dust: An Elysian Tail:

I recommend to play it on tough difficulty at least. When I first played it on Steam I chose normal as difficulty and after the fight against Fuse it felt too easy. On tough it felt right most of the time and it wasn't too bad. You might even try hardcore. And I know how it feels. At the end the game really loses some of it's qualities.

 

inFAMOUS: Second Son:

I also had my struggle with the evil path as I didn't feel like it would fit to Delsin. Especially after seeing the "good ending" and getting to know his relationship with Reggie and Betty it felt somehow wrong to do some bad things. The only good aspect was that you are allowed to go on a rampage. 

Heh... to be honest, the big reason I picked up Digimon All Star Rumble is because I assumed that I would be able to play versus mode online. Since then I've noticed otherwise and it served as a big reminder to do my research. Still, I enjoyed my (slightly stressful at the endgame) romp through Story Mode as Shoutmon, and I like the basic battle system. While this is a game I'd ideally play with local friends (which I can't do much of, sadly, as most of my local buddies are either infrequent guests or just don't care about games), I can see myself thinking that one day I'll go back to it for some fun, so even if I strongly don't expect to finish it, I'm still plenty interested in returning to it someday. And maybe- JUST maybe, someday in the distant future, when we have flying cars and AI butlers- I'll go out of my way and grind for every last Platinum requirement

 

As for Dust... sorry, but I already played through on Normal under the assumption that the game would be harder. I had fun, but it certainly wasn't as intense as I was expecting it to be. I think I'll put the game on the hardest setting for my second playthrough- if nothing else, to make it easier to get that 1000-hit combo. Like I said, I consider this a good game, and I liked the ending too, it just felt like it was promising more than it delivered.

 

Second Son... well, let's be honest, feeling wrong is probably the POINT of most evil paths in video games. But I can accept the idea of playing as a protagonist who doesn't necessarily seek to cause harm around him, but simply places his selfish goals above selfless ideals. That would seem like a fairly reasonable way for a "neutral" character to gradually descend into villainy over a story, having certain hesitations but gradually compromising on them until they eventually have no remorse for their actions. The Good Karma ending was touching and I really liked it, but technically, I could believe this character taking a different route in his character if he happened to act on different impulses, like killing You-Know-Who in order to avenge You-Also-Know-Who near the end of the game. For once, I seriously considered taking the Evil Karma option there, not that I actually took it. What mainly concerns me about trying an Evil Karma playthrough, though, is that I've heard criticisms that the overall writing in the Evil Karma route takes a bit of a nosedive compared to the Good Karma route. I can't remember any specifics, so I can't say anything about it with absolute certainty, but I think I've generally heard it's less entertaining (I EAT CHILDREN FOR BREAKFAST! AND KITTENS!) and that it seems like his descent into evil is more forced than natural. And like I said, playing as a character who mostly looks like they're evil for the sake of "I HATE ALL OF YOU" isn't something I can get into. But I won't really know for sure until I play it...

 

Thanks for the comments! I really need to go back to some of this backlog and some point, at least for a few trophies, and you've given me a handful of reasons to think about doing that all the sooner...

[CediFonei]

8.  inFAMOUS Second Son

One of the very first PS4 games I picked up, and I'm happy it was! I can't compare this to the original inFAMOUS games, but I've enjoyed my powers plenty in this one! The narrative was mostly straightforward, but the characters and writing consistently entertained me, perhaps like watching a teenager oriented saturday morning cartoon unfold. The gameplay itself was a technically impressive spectacle of what the PS4 could pull off, on top of being a fun, over-the-top twist of a typical third person shooter. I suppose my overarcing praise of this game boils down to "it's really simple, but a lot of consistent fun". And sometimes, that's the most I can ask for out of a game.

 

Also, in regards to my playthrough on the Evil Karma route; I'll admit, it was actually written much better than I thought it would be. That'll show me to count my narrative chickens before they hatch. It also felt a lot more similar to the Good Karma route than I expected, which is kinda a bummer in its own right, but still, Delsin's descent into tyranny was more believable than I thought it would be. Still, I'm happy I got the very last trophy on a Good Karma save, as I didn't want to exit this game on the depressing note of being a villain

[CediFonei]

9.  Ratchet & Clank: The Rebootmake

 

As my first foray into the Ratchet & Clank series, it's easy to see what there is to love about it! Though I feel like this reimagining of the original R&C has some glaring flaws compared to what I've seen/heard of the original, primarily the writing and music, there's still a load to enjoy in its presentation and, most importantly, its gameplay! Highly satisfying cartoony gunplay with a healthy dose of platforming, and very rewarding secrets to uncover. It's offered me an excellent glimpse into a series I've unfortunately overlooked up until now, and after I clear up some of the older games in my backlog I should seriously consider grabbing the HD trilogy on PS3...

Edited May 17, 2016 by CediFonei

[CediFonei]

Just 100%'d another little game! Now Re:Coded won't be so lonely~

 

Grow Home

 

A wonderfully fun little experiment from Ubisoft, this game hooked me a lot more often than I expected it to! There's some sort of zen to be had in just derping around with this game's physics, jumping and gliding and jetpacking around to your heart's content. Even when searching for needles in a haystack for the last few collectibles, there's something about this game's kinetic movement that makes it constantly satisfying and pacifying... plus it felt good to have my collectathon itch scratched in some sense or another

 

By the way, if you find all but 1 of the crystals; don't be afraid to look up a guide or use uPlay's Crystal Finder. It's probably the same one I was stuck on finding, which honestly felt a little unfair in how it was hid. Just a tiny bit of sour in what was otherwise a sweet experience

[CediFonei]

10.  Odin Sphere Leifthrasir

A delightful little masterpiece! It's not completely flawless, but it comes much closer than I expected! The story is somehow predictable and pleasantly surprising at the same time (which is fitting for such a prophecy-heavy plot? ), and everyone in the cast is a delight both to watch their stories and to play as. The gameplay wasn't especially challenging, but still an enjoyable romp with tons of style. As a longtime fan of action RPGs and storybook-esque styles, I'm proud to use this as my 10th platinum milestone, as this game makes excellent use of both its narrative premise and gameplay foundations.

[Dragon-Archon]

Just thought to drop by PSNP's official bug. Nice checklist Cedi . That backlog is huge though .

[CediFonei]

Just thought to drop by PSNP's official bug. Nice checklist Cedi . That backlog is huge though .

Thanks a lot, Mr. Lord of Dragons! But yeah, it is indeed a big backlog... I've never been that much of a completionist, something I hope I might eventually change with trophy hunting. I've had a lot of fun going back to old games for trophy cleanup, but... the lure of new shiny games is strong... *w*

[Saionji]

Nice checklist, good luck on SW4, Persona 4 Arena or Rogue Legacy plats. Also that Odin Sphere, Sonic Generations and Guacamelee are looking good in your collection.

[Dragon-Archon]

Thanks a lot, Mr. Lord of Dragons! But yeah, it is indeed a big backlog... I've never been that much of a completionist, something I hope I might eventually change with trophy hunting. I've had a lot of fun going back to old games for trophy cleanup, but... the lure of new shiny games is strong... *w*

I also brought a little offering for the hive mind: a golden statue of the Zerg Overmind, forged from some golden statues from the treasure pile .

 

I know that feeling, there was a time I also jumped from game to game. Afterwards I went back and (eventually) platted them . Pro tip: saving all kinds of grinds from multiple games for last isn't such a good idea. Who knew?

[CediFonei]

Nice checklist, good luck on SW4, Persona 4 Arena or Rogue Legacy plats. Also that Odin Sphere, Sonic Generations and Guacamelee are looking good in your collection.

 

Thanks! I'm doubtful I'll actually succeed in completing P4 Arena's challenges, but I wouldn't mind going back to it and giving it another go at some point, maybe get one or a few more trophies. But I believe I'm missing at least one trophy depending on online battles, so given how long the sequel has been out...? I'm not confident in the feasibility of that plat at this point. Still, the wishes are appreciated, as are the compliments I'll do my best to earn even more plats, and bring even more glory to my arthropod brethren!

 

I also brought a little offering for the hive mind: a golden statue of the Zerg Overmind, forged from some golden statues from the treasure pile .

 

I know that feeling, there was a time I also jumped from game to game. Afterwards I went back and (eventually) platted them . Pro tip: saving all kinds of grinds from multiple games for last isn't such a good idea. Who knew?

Awwww, you shouldn't have! If I had known, I wouldn't have sold off that statue of Bahamut... >______>

 

Yeah... grindy trophies can be a passion killer. It might not be a plat, but like I say in my checklist, I would have 100%'d Tembo already if it weren't for that 99 lives grind. Shame, as I enjoyed the game enough I'd be happy to display it as completed.

[Dragon-Archon]

Awwww, you shouldn't have! If I had known, I wouldn't have sold off that statue of Bahamut... >______>

 

Yeah... grindy trophies can be a passion killer. It might not be a plat, but like I say in my checklist, I would have 100%'d Tembo already if it weren't for that 99 lives grind. Shame, as I enjoyed the game enough I'd be happy to display it as completed.

Noooooooooooo, why? 

 

I like the sentence in your sig . Wear it proudly PSNP's official bug .

Edited August 9, 2016 by Dragon-Archon

[CediFonei]

Noooooooooooo, why? 

 

I like the sentence in your sig . Wear it proudly PSNP's official bug .

Hey, I'll make it up to ya! We just need to get the craftsbugs to forge an even SHINIER and BIGGER statue! Never underestimate the resourcefulness and power of a kaiju craftsman...! Just, uh, leave the finer detailing to the smaller guys, please >_>

 

And will do, Dragon! With your aid, I shall inspire my fellow arthropods to rise up through PSNP's rankings alongside me!

[Dragon-Archon]

Hey, I'll make it up to ya! We just need to get the craftsbugs to forge an even SHINIER and BIGGER statue! Never underestimate the resourcefulness and power of a kaiju craftsman...! Just, uh, leave the finer detailing to the smaller guys, please >_>

 

And will do, Dragon! With your aid, I shall inspire my fellow arthropods to rise up through PSNP's rankings alongside me!

Awesome, looking forward to it .

 

Godspeed Cedi .

[CediFonei]

Got a couple to catch up on in here!

 

11. Bastion

 

Well... it's Bastion. How much praise can I give this game that hasn't already been said? I first played this game some years ago on Steam, before I even had a PS3. When I finally picked it back up and played past the first few stages, I was too hooked to NOT binge through the rest of it. And I'm very thankful it got ported to PS4, so that I could pay for it again AND play it with a control scheme I'm infinitely more comfortable with It's a simple but well-crafted game in most departments of the gameplay, and exemplary in pretty much everywhere else, especially sound design. It's a wonderful first landmark for putting Supergiant Games on the map, and for that, I look forward to their future works... and I should maybe get back to a NG+ for Transistor at some point

 

12.  Unravel

 

A very pleasant surprise to see out of Electronic Arts' publishing some time ago! For such a simple puzzle platformer, it's constantly beautiful, engaging, and manages to throw many curveballs that you may or may not see coming, It manages to be calm, and thrilling, and disheartening, and cheerful. in many regards. It's easy to see how Yarny has quickly become an endearing character, and though we don't need a sequel per se, I sure wouldn't mind if we got one.

[KyuubiWarGreymon]

Looking good so far dude, hope to see you keep it up! 

[CediFonei]

Looking good so far dude, hope to see you keep it up! 

Thanks! I might slow down on trophies for a little while, as I plan to focus on playing Monster Hunter and Destiny for a few weeks, but I think there's at least one big new release I've been waiting for this month! So expect the trophy backlog to bloat a little more

[KyuubiWarGreymon]

Thanks! I might slow down on trophies for a little while, as I plan to focus on playing Monster Hunter and Destiny for a few weeks, but I think there's at least one big new release I've been waiting for this month! So expect the trophy backlog to bloat a little more

 

You're welcome! Ahh, well, have fun with those