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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

The trailer misleads you to believe you can use matchmaking to play with other people online. It's even listed as online co-op. This is really disappointing as someone who trusted the developer and bought the Hero edition. I cannot enjoy this due to how difficult it is finding players without matchmaking and cannot receive a refund. I don't want to call it a scam but it is very underwhelming and I just really want my $40 back. Having tried it the content and gameplay is surprisingly shallow and this is the first time I genuinely felt ripped off buying a game. I just expected more from the people who created one of the world's most successful and creative games of all time.

Minecraft Dungeons

5 likes

It's the best game in the series, and I just received new characters 4 years after launch. I do think the next game should have drastically improved graphics. The current style has been ongoing for over a decade now and even though it's improved in quality over time it's kind of tired. Besides the lack of co-op play the graphics are holding this series back. You can't even spectate tournaments either, I'd like to see more variety from the next game instead of slightly improving upon the same formula. Instead of letting you tweak the A.I. 20 different ways just set it to normal or difficult. Nobody needs AI that hardly responds to you. If you know and enjoy the series this is the definitive game to get, it has the largest cast of characters and a lot of content to keep you occupied. If you aren't a fan this is the best game to introduce yourself to the series and see if you enjoy it. I don't personally care for the anime but the core gameplay here is solid.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

23 likes

AI Dungeon

1 like

The singleplayer campaign was hands down one of the most engaging experiences I've ever had which makes me wonder how they're going to top it with GTA 6. The online component is great, it's fun, it's held my interest for years thanks to the Heist update adding a ton of replay value. Their dedication has really transformed the online portion of the game over the years into a powerhouse, albeit at the loss of singleplayer DLC which while I understand and I've come to terms with given GTA:O's massive success and the multiple endings and sense of finality that came with the game's True Route I'd be disappointed if we didn't get anymore singleplayer DLC because over the years it's been some of the most fun I've ever had. Gameplay and graphics still hold up strong 5+ years after launch

Grand Theft Auto V

49 likes

Mix of Toukiden style mechanics with Borne-like combat. I say Borne instead of Souls because this game is far, far less punishing than a Dark Souls game, the bosses are easier to read, and combat is more fluid. While I can potentially see a toddler struggling with this game I can't imagine a grown adult unable to wrap their minds around strike distance or hit and run tactics which is all you're doing for the first few levels. It doesn't get truly difficult until you defeat the main boss and unlock endgame content. Features a generic protagonist and the characters aren't particularly memorable, it is thoroughly entertaining nonetheless and you should absolutely buy this game because the gameplay is really where it shines. Unfortunately Playstation Plus doesn't actually keep your data and it isn't stored online, so when I waited hours to jump back in I was very disappointed to find out my progress, levels, gear, everything that I spent hours to obtain was not kept. It's pretty disappointing and I don't really see myself doing that grind again but as a new consumer you should certainly stick it out past the first few bosses and see if it's for you or not. That's it. See ya.

Nioh

38 likes

Remnant: From the Ashes