DPN137
2023
A totally fine game, but I can only get so enthusiastic about yearly releases that have small changes. Glad to have gotten it for free through PS Plus at least!
2023
Before Lies of P, I'd never finished any 'Soulslike' game before, they've always seemed like cheap imitations to me and were simply not fun to play.
This is one of the best games of 2023 and easily the best Souls inspired title that I've played.
This is one of the best games of 2023 and easily the best Souls inspired title that I've played.
1987
If you've finished this without a guide, I don't believe you.
2000
Maybe VI is a greater boundary pushing piece of art, and VII has those hugely iconic moments that stand out in the memory, but for me, IX is the most consistently enjoyable game in the series so far.
I'd also say this is the most 'fantasy' of all the Final Fantasy games, it has a fairy-tale adventuring quality to it, with a vibrancy to the presentation and an endearing tone and cast of characters.
Speaking of characters, it was refreshing to have a main protagonist who was immediately likeable, lively and charismatic, rather than Squall and Cloud who are both moody sullen teenagers. Zidane is crucial in establishing the tone of this game early, as well as Vivi and Steiner, who I would rank first and second on my list of character FF characters overall.
I'd also say this is the most 'fantasy' of all the Final Fantasy games, it has a fairy-tale adventuring quality to it, with a vibrancy to the presentation and an endearing tone and cast of characters.
Speaking of characters, it was refreshing to have a main protagonist who was immediately likeable, lively and charismatic, rather than Squall and Cloud who are both moody sullen teenagers. Zidane is crucial in establishing the tone of this game early, as well as Vivi and Steiner, who I would rank first and second on my list of character FF characters overall.
Like many others, I picked this up because I love the Souls games. I've never played Armored Core before as aside from Mechagodzilla, I don't care for mechs at all.
Aside from a pretty bland story, I enjoyed my time with this game and will likely revisit it in the future. It's got some great moments of spectacle, excellent customisation options and awesome boss fights that are challenging and exciting to overcome.
FromSoftware have to be the most consistent developer in the world right now, I can't wait for whatever they make next.
Aside from a pretty bland story, I enjoyed my time with this game and will likely revisit it in the future. It's got some great moments of spectacle, excellent customisation options and awesome boss fights that are challenging and exciting to overcome.
FromSoftware have to be the most consistent developer in the world right now, I can't wait for whatever they make next.
1999
This is my second attempt at playing this game, but unfortunately I'm just not connecting with it. The plot doesn't seem to be going anywhere interesting, which is likely down to my disinterest in the characters.
Definitely my least favourite in the series so far.
Definitely my least favourite in the series so far.
2022
To put it simply, this is incredible and essential.
2021
Tonally this has been my favourite in the series so far, I just really enjoyed these characters and many of the comedic moments. I feel like I'll actually remember character names, which I can't say about many from Final Fantasy 1-4.
On top of that, there's a more developed story and the now iconic job system. Overall, this is really fantastic game and pretty close to 5/5 from me.
I also enjoyed the step up in difficulty here, with Gil Turtle, Omega, and Shinryu being more challenging than anything thus far.
On top of that, there's a more developed story and the now iconic job system. Overall, this is really fantastic game and pretty close to 5/5 from me.
I also enjoyed the step up in difficulty here, with Gil Turtle, Omega, and Shinryu being more challenging than anything thus far.
2021
What an exciting period of time this must have been for gamers. To be part of an emerging art form, where with each release developers would have been discovering what was possible, not only through the technological advancements, but also through the discovery and growth of their own talents.
I'm not sure the gaming industry now has the ability to produce a series of games where the fourth release is better than what came before.
I'm not sure the gaming industry now has the ability to produce a series of games where the fourth release is better than what came before.
2021
What a fascinating experience it's been to play through the first three games in the Final Fantasy series. Not only to see the foundation of what the series would become, but also the surprise of how much fun I've had.
This one is my favourite of the NES trilogy of games, as it felt like the most challenging, ambitious and satisfying to play.
This one is my favourite of the NES trilogy of games, as it felt like the most challenging, ambitious and satisfying to play.
2020
I hadn't played an F1 game for a long time, but I'd heard that this is the best recent release and I'm not surprised after playing it. This is a really great experience, with lots of flexibility in the settings, and a great 'MyTeam' mode that is a lot of fun to play and very satisfying once you work your way up to winning the drivers and constructors championships.
Excellent game, I'd recommend it to any racing fan.
Excellent game, I'd recommend it to any racing fan.
2021
I'm so surprised at how good this was, as I often see it ranked among the lesser Final Fantasy games.
For me it was very satisfying to play, perhaps because of the simplicity of it compared to some of the bloated games that are coming out nowadays.
For me it was very satisfying to play, perhaps because of the simplicity of it compared to some of the bloated games that are coming out nowadays.
2023
This game has huge peaks and troughs. At times it is an amazing spectacle with moments where I literally said 'wow', at others, it's quests that consist of speaking to somebody, then jogging 100+ yards to speak to somebody else before a short bit of combat.
I've been forcing myself to continue playing this all day, but enough is enough. I'm just not having a good time.
Not the first Zelda game I haven't loved, but definitely the most disappointed I've ever been in the series.
Not the first Zelda game I haven't loved, but definitely the most disappointed I've ever been in the series.
2023
I'm a British person who grew up in the 90s, which means that Harry Potter was everywhere. I was a huge fan that eagerly awaited each book and film that was released, so I can appreciate the attention to detail that's gone into this game. It's genuinely a good experience for a while, but I soon realised that all the characters are paper thin, the story is uninteresting and it's all about running pointless errands and collecting junk.