General Games Discussion

If you just do everything once and don't do the other contracts and replay missions to approach them differently( which is the best part of Hitman games) then sure.

ES wrote:My PSN got hacked (i dont even know how) and i cant recover it because i dont know my birthdate , i made it in like 2006 so i could bypass the age restriction or something and never bothered to change it fml. Worst thing is i have like a lot of downloaded games

Did you have any credit card information saved? If so call your bank.

I remember some pleb got to my account through FUT. Mans took around 100 € from my bank account and put it on my psn wallet. Luckily I changed the password before he could spend the money.

remember you mentioning that

these hacks are always fifa related they've diminished in recent years but they were so widespread at one point

happened to me on 360 but I managed to change password before he could ruin me

Not sure Fifa is a good enough game to risk getting hacked tbh

LeVersacci wrote:

ES wrote:My PSN got hacked (i dont even know how) and i cant recover it because i dont know my birthdate , i made it in like 2006 so i could bypass the age restriction or something and never bothered to change it fml. Worst thing is i have like a lot of downloaded games

Did you have any credit card information saved? If so call your bank.

I remember some pleb got to my account through FUT. Mans took around 100 € from my bank account and put it on my psn wallet. Luckily I changed the password before he could spend the money.

Nah dont have anything on my PSN, i buy the gift cards whenever im going to buy something

Firenze wrote:remember you mentioning that

these hacks are always fifa related they've diminished in recent years but they were so widespread at one point

happened to me on 360 but I managed to change password before he could ruin me

Yeah I remember reading more into it and thousand of people got hacked thanks to FIFA. Their security is probably worse than mine when I work with my programming stuff.

ES wrote:My PSN got hacked (i dont even know how) and i cant recover it because i dont know my birthdate , i made it in like 2006 so i could bypass the age restriction or something and never bothered to change it fml. Worst thing is i have like a lot of downloaded games

Same happened to me. Very annoying. Ring Sony up directly in your country and they will be able to reset it for you. They verified my identity by asking about recent purchases on PSN I made.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Depends on the TV and the game tbh.

Most research done on HDR seem to state that most games use it differently leading to different results and same with TVs and most games don't support it anyway.

There's no one single direction that everyone uses which leads to the same results like with HD or 4K etc etc.

Also all it really is a higher range of colours.

I think more than anything I was quite underwhelmed. I was expecting much more. I played Uncharted 4 and TLOU and felt like....meh.

Anyways, I'm gonna buy the much cheaper Sony Xd80. It's a 10bit HDR panel, and the fact that I like Sony Tvs should hopefully make me satisfied with the purchase.

I feel like tv with HDR stuff is a waste until it becomes more of a common thing personally.

Eventually it will be worth the hype i reckon but right now you are making the right call tbh.

Although if you are getting one it probably is a good idea to get a Sony one considering it probably aligns with the system stuff.

Yakuza 0 in a week

feeling really burnt out though so not sure if I can manage a long game

Firenze wrote:Yakuza 0 in a week

feeling really burnt out though so not sure if I can manage a long game

I'm burnt out AF atm, played far too many games over christmas.

All i'm playing atm is NBA 2K lmao, think i need to just take one long break till Horizon and catch up on TV and Films i haven't seen instead.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:I feel like tv with HDR stuff is a waste until it becomes more of a common thing personally.

Eventually it will be worth the hype i reckon but right now you are making the right call tbh.

Although if you are getting one it probably is a good idea to get a Sony one considering it probably aligns with the system stuff.

Yep, the tech is still in it's infancy. Best to wait a while for now and/or settle for a cheaper set.

A 3 hr demo has been released for Watch Dogs 2 lmao.

Clearly sold like 5 copies.

was on sale on steam last week iirc

must have been, it's 33€ on key sites.

it's apparently a decent game as well

Looks sick

#61

Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Year: 1992.
Genre: Platformer.
Publisher: Sega.
Developer: Sega.



First things first, I am changing my rating system to better rate different genres according to their own rules. It will still be from 50 quality points, but every title will start from 25 and earn/lose points according to criteria important to the titles and genres themselves.

Without Sonic, there wouldn't have been the 16bit Consoles war. In a time where Iconic cartoon characters managed the most sales, Sega needed the Blue Blur to compete. It needed Sonic to be both an iconic character, as well as have pretty solid gameplay about it.

Since Sonic only started in 1991, Sega did not have the time to build him a legacy, as Nintendo did with Mario. Instead, they had to release the second game as fast as possible, culminating in the release of Sonic 2 only a year after the first.

Its good to say that probably hectic schedule did not affect the quality of the game, because Sonic 2 is continuation of the best parts of the first game, and then some.

"Sonic got through Act I.."

Sonic was never about precise platforming, nor was it about exploring different worlds and going through different levels. At its core, Sonic was a game about mastering the mechanics that makes it possible to race through a labyrinthine level in less than a minute.

While Sonic 2 is an expansion of that concept, it actually brings more personality to the game than speed alone. While the first game had interesting varying locations, it felt populated by generic left over characters and plastered with imitation landscapes.

This harsh assessment is only because the sequel brings much more character to the game. Chemical and Casino zones are levels that stick to the memory long after you play them. I only played Sonic a couple of times back in the day, but those levels were imprinted in my mind.

Finally, we actually see Dr. Robotnik personality more, as his creation become more bizzare, more mechanical, and simply more colorful.

Of course, the addition of Tails the fox is what stamps this as the true beginning of Sonic as a franchise. Something which at once separates it from the rest of platformers and paves the way for Co-Op gameplay.

A Lot of Personality: +2
Varied and Iconic Levels: +4
Addition of Tails: +2

"Sonic has all the Chaos Emeralds"

One major change to the mechanics of the first game is the spin dash. With it, Sonic gets the ability to charge his spin in the ground to launch himself with great speed. While its not used to its full potential in this game, it still adds a lot to the tools Sonic already has, and reduces times you have to track back to speed over a ramp.

Otherwise, the solid gameplay is still tight as ever. Mostly, this is a game about using your tools to master the game's levels. Each level has their own twists, and much more than the first game, they can be traversed through different paths.

Because of that, this game is instantly replayable, with mastering a level your goal, instead of simply beating it.

That is not to say that each level is balanced and fair. Several times, you would run at full speed jumping through hoops and bouncing of jump pads, simply to crash to an enemy right in the avoidable path of your landing. In those cases, it feels less like reaction time, and more like memorizing the placement of those obstacles.

One thing that completely ruins the balance, but in a fun way, is the Super Saiyan mode Sonic goes into once you get all 7 Chaos emeralds. Getting the emeralds, you must go through a fun mini-game that is much better than the vomit inducing nightmare of the first game. Once you do get all seven, then getting 50 coins turns you in Super Sonic.

The problem is that once you have this power, you cannot opt out of it, which turns most stages into trivial affair. I would recommend against getting all 7 emeralds, since it keeps you from experiencing the stages as they were meant to be played.

A final thing to note though is the TERRIBLE final boss. When the bosses in all levels are fun affairs where you can slog and counter slog the mad professor, the final boss has you without any rings. This throws the entire training of the game out of the window, and makes sure you die a lot in this fight. Worse yet, its two bosses after each other with no checkpoint.

Great Gameplay: +5
Invites Mastery: +2
Super Saiyan Mode: +1
Some Balance Issues: -3

"Booing..."

The only way to showcase the gameplay and personality of the Sonic games is to have the best graphics and sound on the system. In Sonic 2, the team manages to stretch the Genesis's abilities, while also respecting its limitations.

Sprites are bold, colorful, and contrast well with the varied and cool environments. Emerald zone is the typical starting area, with no threatening backgrounds and typical forest imagery. Yet, with the second Zone, Sonic 2's bold colors clash to make something memorable as well as edgy and dangerous. The first time fall from switch panels into a slowly rising pool, only to realize you need to race back up before you drown, is the time Sonic 2 manages to impress.

With its soundtrack, as well as its sound effects, the game manages to use the Genesis to the best of its capabilities to make a number of great tunes. Songs that compliments Sonic's speeds while styling each stage with a suitable sound.

Its the best soundtrack I have listened to in the Genesis so far, with the exception of one track.

Very Good Graphics: +4
Very Good Sound : +4

In Conclusion:

While the first Sonic game has to be respected for its innovation and what it brought to the table, it had a number of limitations that kept it from being memorable for itself, as opposed to memorable due to what it started.

Sonic 2 simply takes everything good about the first game and expands on it. This is the game that actually compares to the level of of polish Nintendo had with their games.

Its rough in some place, and grates in others, but its rocks and rolls like no other when in sync.

Final: 46/50

"Tips"
1- Search the level around for powerups and lives.
2- If you lose a life, you can always get one at the same location you found it in the first time.
3- Collect 100 rings to get a life.
4- complete the stage with more than 50 rings to go into the bonus stages.
5- If you have no rings at all, play the game like its Ghost's and Goblins.
6- Hold of getting the 7th Emerald if you want to experience all stages normally.

"Next Game"

I can't believe Retro Sanctuary actually has Sonic 2 at #61. Its an obviously better game than the first Sonic, and there is little debate about it. Now I am REALLY looking forward to Sonic 3.

Next game on the list at #19 is a game about Dolphins. You guessed it, its Eco: The Tides of Time, which is probably the most famous game starred by a completely aquatic creature. So long, and thanks for all the fishes.

Stay Tuned

Feeling like getting Nioh atm

@Firenze

I only played the original alpha test for 10 minutes and hated the controls..but I had the same impression of Dark Souls the first time I played that

will probably check it out when it releases, looks interesting

There's a trial on the 21st which i'm going to give a go, if i like it i'll probably get it tbh.

Just concerned that i get frustrated with it and never touch it again after a couple of hours tbh

Anyone on here getting Yakuza 0? Day 1 for me

I have never played a Yakuza game

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:I have never played a Yakuza game

It's basically a Japanese- style GTA. I really liked the older Yakuza games. Crazy, Japanese stuff never gets old.

So many games ffs, i wasn't even considering this but now i am

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:

So many games ffs, i wasn't even considering this but now i am

Yeah, there's a shit ton of potentially great games coming out in march. You can't really go wrong with Yakuza, though. In the older games, you controlled a middle-aged guy who was a head taller than pretty much every one else you meet in the game. He was really strong, and apart from bosses, you could take on multiple enemies at a time if you were decently good at brawling. Yakuza 0 is supposed to be a prequel to the older games, though. I have no idea how it's going to play out. Maybe Kazuya (protagonist) is young and inexperienced, or maybe he's just as strong as in the older games, but has yet to make a name for himself. I'm looking forward to playing it!

Thimmy wrote:Anyone on here getting Yakuza 0? Day 1 for me

Day 1 for me too man I am pretty excited I have always been interested in the series..I had 3 or 4 on PS3 but only played for 5 mins because I was insanely burnt out at the time

this seems perfect to jump into the series and the early impressions are good (I mean the entire game is out there in Japanese and has been for a while)

looks really good and I've been wanting a new action crime game for a while

Gaming Industry is so weird

Pack everything over Christmas and first quarter of the new year but releasing anything in between? nah *bleep* that.