VideoGame_Discussion

TalonJedi87 wrote:

Current rumor is that its an open world game and not a sequel

Scott wrote:
I just looked at your list. Looks solid to me. Metal Gear Solid Delta, nice! I'm not sure if I even knew about that one. I remember reading awhile back that they were working on a Metal Gear Master collection (volume 1, consisting of 3 games, released in October. Volume 2 is upcoming). But I don't think I knew about Delta. Just looked it up. Seems it's a remake of Snake Eater. Very cool.

Shane12m wrote:

I'll be really surprised if it's open world and not Odyssey 2.

Open world. Meh
Odyssey 2. WooT

Scott wrote:

I agree with Shane. Really solid list! I think the only games I'd be a little worried about are the Konami games because you know, Konami. I just don't trust them. Snake Eater is one of my favorite games of all time so I'm hoping and praying they nail it. And it may be worth the risk because if they do nail it, it could review in the 90s.

Shane12m wrote:

I considered Princess Peach, but I'm not too optimistic with review scores. I'm guessing it will fall in the low 70s. It sounds like it will have tons of fun gameplay ideas that won't be fully fleshed out, and it'll be super easy. I hope I'm wrong.

TalonJedi87 wrote:

I'll be happy with any new 3D Mario, really, but I'd love to get Odyssey 2!

Heavyd814life wrote:

Which ones are the Konami games? lol

bonham2 wrote:

I was the most hesitant about that one, I actually kinda wish I had left it off my list. Maybe Nintendo will surprise us though...

bonham2 wrote:.

So... Super Mario Wonder 2

It’s gonna be Super Mario VR. Time to relive those Virtual Boy days of olde.

TalonJedi87 wrote:

No joke I would love a Mario VR if it was anything like astrobot VR

TalonJedi87 wrote:
😄 That would be awesome. Still haven't played Wario Land Virtual Boy.

Shane12m wrote:
I heard awesome things about Astrobot. Was it that good?

nonamesleft wrote:

I haven’t played it since release but I remember just being happy while playing and having that simple joy that Mario games give you. VR is mostly first person games but astrobot is 3rd person but somehow is one of the best VR games of all time

Shane12m wrote:
I'll have to at least watch gameplay of it. Don't think I'll be getting a vr set any time soon.

Astro Bot: Rescue Mission gave me that "wow" factor that no game had since Super Mario 64. I have yet to play a 3D platformer in VR that is even half as good. And since you didn't have to worry about maneuvering the camera, I feel that helps make Astro Bot be something you can return to 20 years from now and it'll still be awesome, and not have aged as poorly as SM64 or Sunshine (or really most 3D platformers from that era). Every time Astro Bot gets brought up it makes me want to replay it again. It's rumored Sony is doing a State Of Play next month, and next month will also be the 1 year anniversary of PSVR2, I'm hoping a sequel is announced.

Shane12m wrote:


nice, i didnt know prince of persia was releasing so soon either, i had put it on my list not knowing reviews came out that day so i had to take it off. will def play it sometime

I have a Virtual Boy and while neat it really does cause a bunch of eye strain.

Scott wrote:

Metal Gear and Silent Hill. Silent Hill isn't even being developed internally at Konami. It is being developed by Blobber Team whose games all review in the 60s and 70s. But who knows, maybe they make a leap with this game.

PizzaTheHutt wrote:

I'd buy a PSVR2 if they announce a new Astro Bot game for it. Rescue Mission is the game that made me a believer in VR. It's legitimately one of the best games I played last gen. I do want to see the devs make a full fledged non VR 3D platformer, though. I think more people need to experience their games.

And guys looks like Xbox has a conference thing today so hopefully we get dates for games like Avowed, Hellblade 2, Microsoft Flight Simulator etc

https://www.gematsu.com/2024/01/xbox-developer_dir...

OP updated with scores for Another Code: Recollection. It's sitting at 74 on Metacritic from 23 reviews.

https://opencritic.com/game/16086/another-code-rec...

If Avowed is coming out this year I’ll partially kick myself. I had that on my list and bumped it cause we heard no word of it since its reveal a few years back.

TalonJedi87 wrote:

I only put it on my list (as a backup) because I saw it as one of the games being shown for today’s showcase. It may still not come out this year, but I took a gamble lol

I'm fairly confident they will give a release date today, for this year. Talking about Avowed.

I guess I'm in the minority, but Avowed looks meh to me. But then again I thought The Outer Worlds looked meh as well but it reviewed well (mid 80s, I think).

Well not a full date, but they said this fall. Which means it could be delayed. And going by what they showed, it should be. Holy crap was that a generic lame ass looking game.

Heavyd814life wrote:

For me, and I think a lot of the hype around it, was because its a continuation of the Pillars of Eternity games. Set in the world with that lore and characters. But not a full continuation of those games story. But from what they just showed, I'll be shocked if it scores above a 78. I'm disappointed personally than I am for the score it will get. I want this to be good, as I loved the Pillars games.

It’s a shame cause I really enjoyed Outer Worlds to death. I hope Avowed is more fun than it appears.

Archer wrote:

Yeah I’m hoping it ends up better than what they showed because I love the idea of it. Not the most encouraging trailer for sure

This new Indy game looks awesome! Developed by Wolfenstein devs too. Troy Baker as Indy also. Coming 2024 it says. Had no idea it was coming so soon. I chose…poorly.

https://youtu.be/htGnW6YNPjs?si=aNL8W74CR3E9ZkRF

I almost added South Park Snow Day to my list (scheduled for March). Haven't played any of the games, but I heard good things about at least one of them.

Took it off at the last minute in favor of something else.

South Park Snow Day is not the same developers as the most recent two South Park games.

Yeah I’m cautious on Snow Day. It’s not Obsidian nor Ubi San Fran behind it so I’m treading lightly. I’m not sure how that game Blackout Club is but those devs are making Snow Day.

Kommie wrote:

Makes sense because it doesn't look anything like the last two games. Those games were great but they didn't score all that well if I remember (High 70si I think). Previews for the new game didn't sound too optimistic.

Yeah. I watched a preview while putting my list together and it looks like a budget game to me. It's even priced like one (it's $30). I don't see how it scores higher than 70, honestly. I wish they had just made a 3rd RPG one.

Same here. I loved the South Park RPGs. Especially the first one Stick of Truth. That one had me at developed by Obsidian.

Kommie wrote:
Didn't know that. Interesting to know. Though I don't know if it's a good or bad indicator towards the score that it's a different studio.

Anyone who picked Tekken 8 it’s sitting at a pretty 90 now on Open Critic from 33 critics with a whopping 97 in user scores.

Thanks for the heads up, Talon. OP has been updated. HUGE score for Tekken 8. Loved the demo and can't wait to play through the story. I regret only having it as an alt.

Also great start for @SilverOwl with both Tekken and Prince of Persia!

https://opencritic.com/game/15734/tekken-8