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Jan 13, 2025 01:45AM
Finished the story in Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak. Plat would take at least another playthrough, so I'm not going to bother at the minute, 70 hours was enough. Not sure what's next, maybe go back and replay one of the other Legend of Heroes games, not much is catching the eye at the minute
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More of the same from me in terms of progressing slowly but surely through WRC Generations and TLOU. I've got two trophies left on WRC Generations and both are very grindy so no 'ping' there for a little while.
I've just reached the university on TLOU. During both previous play throughs of the game back on PS3, I've not really enjoyed the last part of the game after the university. Hopefully that changes this time. I've also got Left Behind to do after the main game and I only played that once previously, over 10 years ago so that will be almost like playing it for the first time I don't remember much of it from before.
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Next I think I’ll play one or both of the Alan Wake 2 DLC campaigns before Sniper Elite Resistance is released at the end of the month on Game Pass. Sniper Elite for me is like gaming crack - loved them all so far. Always a little AA but I find the gameplay loop addictive.
Equinox80 wrote: "More of the same from me in terms of progressing slowly but surely through WRC Generations and TLOU. I've got two trophies left on WRC Generations and both are very grindy so no 'ping' there for ..."
Doesn't Left Behind fit in best immediatly after the university section (so immediately before the section playing as Ellie)? That's certainly how it was sequenced on the TV series and how I played it when I played TLoU remastered last year. Worked pretty well.
(I'm a cheapskate and have plumped for TLoU remastered over TLoU pt1 for my TLoU 1 fix)
Phil, psn: p4tiny wrote: "Equinox80 wrote: "More of the same from me in terms of progressing slowly but surely through WRC Generations and TLOU. I've got two trophies left on WRC Generations and both are very grindy so no..."
Hi Phil, yes I did give serious consideration to doing that with Left Behind. It makes sense and I still might but I think I'll stick to finishing the main game and then doing Left Behind like its 2013 ;)
I don't remember much about the game after the university (other than I didn't much like it) so I'm eager to get it out of the way and partly curious see if I prefer it now.
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Im in the final act of ME3.
Do you know the feeling of being so tired of a game that it makes you mentally ill just thinking of playing it again?
That´s where im at with ME3.
Its not that i dislike the game. I actually think its better than ME2 but im 152 hrs into the trilogy and i cant take it anymore.
Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "Hi everyone.Im in the final act of ME3.
Do you know the feeling of being so tired of a game that it makes you mentally ill just thinking of playing it again?
That´s where im at with ME3.
Its not ..."
Just think to yourself, at least I'm not playing Andromeda and it'll make you feel happy you're still playing ME3 instead ;)
Had a look at the New Year sale and it looks pretty poor. At this rate I'll be passing the month mark since the last hawing. It's the end of days I tell thee!
Is there a new sale up today? Work have changed the wifi settings so I can't check at work anymore which is annoying.
Finding the sale is an achievement in itself. It appears on the app fine but on the console itself it's completely hit and miss if it's there or not. Said it before, the store is a complete mess, especially on the console
I dont find the store too bad these days but that sounds like a big oversight. I've not seen the sale itself but saw a YT vid highlighting some of the deals. If the ones shown on this vid are the highlights, I don't want to see the rest.I've fired up my PS3 over the last few nights. However, I should get back to TLOU soon as I was making good progress before getting sidetracked.
I saw Atlas Fallen is PS+ Extra game for January. I've always been interested in this one but always held off getting it as it always looked primed for being added to + at some point.
I think they are probably squeezing what they can out of the end of the January sale before giving the New Year sale a bit more attention.
Tried getting back into NFS Hot Pursuit the past couple of days, but not gonna stick with it. Was enjoying it well enough to begin with, but the annoyances crept in fairly quickly and now don't have the patience to continue.
I only ever tried a demo back on the 360 for Hot Pursuit. There was quite a lot I liked about it but something put me off playing the game itself.More 'retro' gaming from me last night. My PS3 is 15 years old this year. Fingers crossed it keeps going for a while longer.
The ps3 was and still is a fantastic console, I have mine hooked up and we’ll still play it often enough. I also like now how they’re remastering some of the older ps1-ps3 games, for the ps4 and ps5:The original Star Wars BattleFront games from the ps2
Doom I and II (which are both now available in MP mode online)
Legacy of Kain 1 and 2,
Original Tomb Raider 1-3
etc., etc.
Yeah I'd seen something about PS3 emulation on the newer consoles but not fully looked into it. I think I'll need to keep an eye out for a new PS3 controller though as the two I have are well used to say the least.
Really no idea what I'm in the mood for (again). I've stuck Alan Wake Remaster, Arkham Asylum, Park Beyond, Mafia, Grid (lol), Doom, Devil May Cry 5, Dakar Desert Rally, Borderlands and a few others all on to download but have a feeling none of them will stick
Nah, just essential. Was tempted to up it for a few months but there's maybe only one or two that I'd maybe give a go.
Equinox80 wrote: "Yeah I'd seen something about PS3 emulation on the newer consoles but not fully looked into it. I think I'll need to keep an eye out for a new PS3 controller though as the two I have are well used ..."Some of the games I’m talking about are completely remastered games. They’re available in the ps store for purchase or to play on ps+, and the games I’ve seen are as good or better than the original releases.
*I’ve taken all the ps3 controllers I have and internally cleaned and modified them to work like new or better. We don’t play the system very often anymore but whenever we decide we want to, it’s there.
Had a change of plans (plan, yes... probably..maybe). Thought I'd try and knock out the MP trophies in NFS Hot Pursuit but...not sure if they're bugged or not. Should have had at least 3 of the online trophies at this point but no, none. I'd check online but I'm not that bothered, too many of the other trophies look either a pain or a chore so it was never one I'd think about platting
Ping! Call of Duty: Ghosts (PS3)In 2013 after jumping ship and the PS3 becoming my main console, I bought my first COD game for it. I was still buying them day one, every year back then. I played through the campaign and pretty much left it at that, dismissing the idea of ever platting it. In 2021 I went back to it again and completed the campaign on veteran and did a few online trophies but once again, wrote off the plat.
Last week I having a look through PSNP sessions and saw one open for Ghosts and joined to see what happens. Thankfully what happened was I joined a group who knew exactly what they were doing and showed me what I needed to do in the online Extinction mode. Over the last few nights I've knocked out 9 trophies I previously thought impossible and got one of my rarest plats so far. The game mode itself is pretty enjoyable too once you know what to do, although not exactly up there with zombies or Modern Warfare spec ops.
Having unlocked the first trophy in Nov 2013, PSNP has time to plat of 11 years and 2 months.
Sorry for the essay everyone, I'm just a bit happy with this one.
Ping! Assassins Creed: MirageBeen sleeping on this one after doing all the hardwork last month.
Good game, with a nice setting and interesting protagonist. Thankfully you don't have to go too far put of your way for the plat after doing most things through natural play.
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Not much gaming for me over the weekend as I was away. I did manage to play the first six operations of Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2. Actually really good and didn't have any issues finding randoms to play with and they all played nicely helping each other out. Still got two more operations to do but I don't think they have mission completion trophies connected with them (like the first six do) but I'll still play them at some point maybe even next weekend. Might try one of the Alan Wake 2 DLC campaigns as well next weekend but for some reason I'm really not in the mood for dark horror type games at the mo (hence why I've not started Stalker 2 either). Don't know why - perhaps it's because this time of year feels dark and horrible enough.
"Congrats on the Ghosts plat. Wasn't that the first COD game on PS4? Like the first cross gen PS3/PS4 COD. And it got a lot of stick at the time if I remember correctly with poor reviews etc. Can barely remember the game/campaign myself now."Thanks R. Yes that's the one. I think its quite underrated, the campaign at least. There was a section where you played as a dog which worked slightly better than it sounds. I can't remember the story but you play as some kind of soldier and your dad gets killed early on and becomes a tale of revenge. The story wasn't great but I remember there being some decent missions along the way. I'm not really surprised there weren't multiple follow up like Black Ops and Modern Warfare though.
Yeah, I've a soft spot for Ghosts. There are probably better CoDs but I remember sticking a load of hours into the MP at the start of the PS4 gen, as there wasn't much else out at the time
Finished The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero again. Need at least another playthrough for the plat, 2 would probably be easier, so I'll come back it at some point. Likely move on to the next game on the series while I'm in the mood for some jrpg'ness
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Played a wee bit more of Suicide Squad, and whoever said it was the worst game of last year must have only played 2 games, and the other was slightly better ;) Far from being anything special but not completely terrible either. No worse than countless others
Am i overdue for my regular - I've no idea what I'm in the mood for? Because I've no idea what I'm in the mood for
Have you put Suicide Squad down again already?I've gone back to grinding out the last 2 trophies on WRC Generations. I really need to crack on with TLOU though.
I've started keeping an eye on PSNP sessions in case anyones playing old games I'm missing trophies on that I still have.
I'll keep it installed and play it in short bursts, think ill enjoy it more that way, so need to find something to scratch the itch. Still holding to my no wasteful hawing though
I've got an urge to play a Borderlands game. I've got Borderlands 1 on PS3 which I never played but I'm not sure if the online trophies are still doable and the HUD and map were a bit of a mess.I really wish they'd do a PS5 Borderlands 2 remaster. Given there was a Vita, PS4 and PSVR version on top of the PS3 one, I'm surprised its not been re-released. Hopefully not too long until Borderlands 4.
OK I wasn't planning on any hawing, but Ninja Gaiden 2 Black appeared out of nowhere, and it's tempting me. Think I'll likely crack over the weekend Saw Doom: The Dark Ages has got a release date, that might motivate me to try and get back into Eternal, which might put me off picking up the new one
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Gaming wise for me I’ve completed Alan Wake 2 Night Springs. It has three TV like episodes all different. Really enjoyed them but episode 3 had a really annoying infinite room puzzle I wasn’t fond of. Lake House DLC next.
Yeah, playing the first mission even on the easier difficulty is exhausting in Doom Eternal. Think it might be another that if I play in short bursts, i might appreciate it a bit more, and might get around to finishing it eventually.
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R, R, R, could you have not said it gets easier as you go along, I don't do stress well ;) Still, in the short bursts I've done I've probably enjoyed it more now than when I've attempted it previously.....and I've relapsed and hawed the Alan Wake 2 dlc, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and Redacted
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Managed to knock out the MP trophies in NFS Hot Pursuit.....though I've no idea why I even started them. Not thinking of the plat as I reckon a couple of the trophies would be frustration piled upon frustration, and a couple of others look like a chore.And gave Redacted a quick go, which I quite like, though the first boss type I tried was a complete bullet sponge
After getting COD Ghosts plat last week, I've been keeping an eye on other PSNP sessions and saw one for Sniper Elite 3 and have got the multiplayer trophies done on that now.The main stumbling block to getting the plat is now finishing the campaign on authentic difficulty which is ridiculously hard and there are no check points. Apparently it can be made a bit easier in coop so will see if I can find someone for that. If by some miracle I can do that, I'll go all out to clear the other misc trophies outstanding.
In other news, I got the second to last trophy on WRC Generations and now just have to grind up to player level 150 (currently at 90).
In what seems like the first ping in a long time - Ping! The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe
Congrats Deck. It has been a while for you. I was thinking I might catch you up ;)Got to level 101/150 on WRC Generations. Will keep chipping away.
I also played one of the solo challenges on Sniper Elite 3 as well. Basically horde mode. I thought it would only take 30 mins or so but hadn't realised it's 15 waves split over 5 rounds so took way over 2 hours and past midnight. It took me a while to get into it and remember basics like how to access the weapon wheel. There's one more of these solo challenge maps but now I know what I'm doing, it will hopefully be a smmother ride.
You'll be past me in no time, my plat rate has really tanked.Reinstalled The Callisto Protocol, to see if it'll click this time. Want to like it, but still not 100% convinced by the combat. Didn't feel quite as bad as when I'd first played, so it's a maybe
DeckardCain's Sandals wrote: "You'll be past me in no time, my plat rate has really tanked.Reinstalled The Callisto Protocol, to see if it'll click this time. Want to like it, but still not 100% convinced by the combat. Didn'..."
One thing I read about The Callisto Protocol is it's (on ps5 and Series X at least) VERY good looking. It obviously went head-to-head with the Dead Space remake, and lost - Dead Space just the better game by all accounts (I have not played Callisto) but Callisto is meant to look better etc.
I'm playing through Silent Hill 2 remake at the moment - and in many respects it is excellent, but from pure visuals and performance pov it's really quite disappointing for a late 2024 game. Dead Space remake knocks socks off it, as do all the Resi remakes - Resi 2 remake came out in 2019 and is miles ahead of Silent Hill 2 in terms of performance and imo looks better too.
I know graphics aren't everything and I'm still really enjoying Silent Hill 2 but why is it poor in other areas? It's nowhere near even the ps4 versions of TLoU2 or aforementioned Resi 2 and they're like 4/5 years old now AND previous gen - is it just that Blooper aren't all that good, or did they just not have the budget?
That's pretty much my opinion on Silent Hill 2 as well, Phil. Does a good job of nailing the feel of the original, and it is atmospheric, but performance wise at times, it's a bit of a disappointment. And that's after the Pro patch.
played a bit more of Redacted. It's pretty addictive but the final boss is way too hyperactive for me. I'll keep at it a while longer but might need something a bit less stressful after
I'll have to have a look at Redacted. I've not heard or seen anything of it.I played a bit more WRC Generations and helped a mate with the co driver trophies.
I then played some coop challenges on SE3 and got another ultra rare trophy done. Although an easy trophy so not sure why its so rare. I really hope I can persuade the guy I played with last night to coop the campaign with me. I can just about hold my own but this guy is on another level.
I saw High on Life is a PS+ Essential game for Feb. I've been tempted to buy it in sales a few times so will definitely give it a whirl.
Redacted looks like the kind of game I'd be terrible at.
