baldspacemarine
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Have been gaming since Doom came out, sitting on my Dad's lap to play Doom (1993) on our DOS computer. Ever since then, I've become an avid PC gamer/enthusiast. I've found that my habit of playing games like Valorant & LoL has prevented me from completing some really great games.
Have been gaming since Doom came out, sitting on my Dad's lap to play Doom (1993) on our DOS computer. Ever since then, I've become an avid PC gamer/enthusiast. I've found that my habit of playing games like Valorant & LoL has prevented me from completing some really great games.
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When I think of next-gen I instantly think of this game now, and it's perfect on PS5 in virtually every way I can manage to think of. Below contains some minor spoilers:
One of the first things that jumped to the forefront for me when it comes to how immersive and entertaining the game is, is the phenomenal Dualsense controller on the PS5. The haptic feedback works wonders whether you're driving a boat, walking on grass or metal, or being attacked by savage and dangerous zombies - all of the feedback is unique and I do not think the game would have held the same experience without it.
The graphics: Stunning. Jaw dropping. Immersive. Some of the best I've seen on PS5. All true. When walking through rain soaked and muddy streets of a village or underground in a creepy factory the visuals hold up incredibly well.
Gameplay: Some of the best the action/3rd person shooter genre has ever offered. There is simply no other way to put it. The game plays great, the guns feel amazing, blowing off zombie heads is a blast and so is putting holes in their body.
Overall an amazing game and it also gives numerous reasons to play through multiple times. A real treat of a game and I highly recommend it. One of the few games worth $70
One of the first things that jumped to the forefront for me when it comes to how immersive and entertaining the game is, is the phenomenal Dualsense controller on the PS5. The haptic feedback works wonders whether you're driving a boat, walking on grass or metal, or being attacked by savage and dangerous zombies - all of the feedback is unique and I do not think the game would have held the same experience without it.
The graphics: Stunning. Jaw dropping. Immersive. Some of the best I've seen on PS5. All true. When walking through rain soaked and muddy streets of a village or underground in a creepy factory the visuals hold up incredibly well.
Gameplay: Some of the best the action/3rd person shooter genre has ever offered. There is simply no other way to put it. The game plays great, the guns feel amazing, blowing off zombie heads is a blast and so is putting holes in their body.
Overall an amazing game and it also gives numerous reasons to play through multiple times. A real treat of a game and I highly recommend it. One of the few games worth $70
Finally beat the game today, and honestly I'm glad I took the time to sit down and beat this classic in all it's glory with the PS5 performance patch. The game is a dramatic departure from the past games when it comes to story-telling, gear and upgrades. It takes on a more serious tone but without losing that trademark, badass trademark God of War combat.
The world is entirely open, but not in the classic "Ubisoft" bad way. The world is teeming with people with real issues to solve, tragic tales to unwind and dragons to free. The game also sports absolutely stunning visuals and scenes, with varied environments and a very robust new game+ that allows you to take Kratos with his current gear and abilities into a fresh save.
The game is definitely up there with Sifu when it comes to games that really nailed the "action" I was looking for in a game. This game of course is far more ambitious and had hundreds of people working on it, but I thought it was worth mentioning that while the game is lauded for taking GoW in a new, solemn direction it is just as badass as the rest of the games. It's also the best one in the series.
The world is entirely open, but not in the classic "Ubisoft" bad way. The world is teeming with people with real issues to solve, tragic tales to unwind and dragons to free. The game also sports absolutely stunning visuals and scenes, with varied environments and a very robust new game+ that allows you to take Kratos with his current gear and abilities into a fresh save.
The game is definitely up there with Sifu when it comes to games that really nailed the "action" I was looking for in a game. This game of course is far more ambitious and had hundreds of people working on it, but I thought it was worth mentioning that while the game is lauded for taking GoW in a new, solemn direction it is just as badass as the rest of the games. It's also the best one in the series.
So I would have to say you must understand that this review is coming from the perspective of someone who was a fan of the first and a massive fan of the second.
With that out of the way, I will try to be as unbiased as possible in this review of the game and attempt to look at it through the eyes of a newcomer to the series. I would say, just like the last one when it came out, that this is a fantastic time to jump into the Splatoon universe, the coolest Nintendo has created in a long time, and have a great time with friends and soon-to-be friends splatting each other and painting walls.
It's a great time, and a game I heavily recommend to people who feel burnt out on everyday shooters and are looking for something different. The core game mode, "Turf War" pits two teams of four against each other to paint the map their color, represented as a percentage at the end. Going into battle, you have various tools at your disposal, many new to the series in this game such as the "Splatana Wiper". I'm quite partial to the "Dark Tetra Dualies", a dual wielded weapon that allows you to dash in any direction in quick succession 4 times.
You also have quite a lot of gear to customize the look of your character and the game is absolutely full of unlockable clothes, fun things to customize your locker and even an entire collectible trading card game built into it - with no in-app purchases and frequent in-game events.
I've barely touched on the Single-Player, but it's definitely the best in the series as far as it comes to execution. It also has an added bonus of each mission unlocking "Alterna Logs" that tell the Fall of Humanity and the rise of the current society.
If you're on the fence or ever been interested, I cannot recommend the game enough. It's very rare for Nintendo Switch to have an exclusive title that has a lot of online features and is also GOOD. As an added bonus, the community in Splatoon 3 is super welcoming and it's easy to find friends to play with.
With that out of the way, I will try to be as unbiased as possible in this review of the game and attempt to look at it through the eyes of a newcomer to the series. I would say, just like the last one when it came out, that this is a fantastic time to jump into the Splatoon universe, the coolest Nintendo has created in a long time, and have a great time with friends and soon-to-be friends splatting each other and painting walls.
It's a great time, and a game I heavily recommend to people who feel burnt out on everyday shooters and are looking for something different. The core game mode, "Turf War" pits two teams of four against each other to paint the map their color, represented as a percentage at the end. Going into battle, you have various tools at your disposal, many new to the series in this game such as the "Splatana Wiper". I'm quite partial to the "Dark Tetra Dualies", a dual wielded weapon that allows you to dash in any direction in quick succession 4 times.
You also have quite a lot of gear to customize the look of your character and the game is absolutely full of unlockable clothes, fun things to customize your locker and even an entire collectible trading card game built into it - with no in-app purchases and frequent in-game events.
I've barely touched on the Single-Player, but it's definitely the best in the series as far as it comes to execution. It also has an added bonus of each mission unlocking "Alterna Logs" that tell the Fall of Humanity and the rise of the current society.
If you're on the fence or ever been interested, I cannot recommend the game enough. It's very rare for Nintendo Switch to have an exclusive title that has a lot of online features and is also GOOD. As an added bonus, the community in Splatoon 3 is super welcoming and it's easy to find friends to play with.