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Topher
Gold Member
Yeah, game play is very smooth. Combat definitely carried over, for the most part, from 2018 but I don't see that as a bad thing really as I enjoyed it a lot last time. Really enjoying exploring the new realms.
kyliethicc
Member
Love the parry shield.
Axe remains bae.
I'll be sad if they ditched the Nifilheim maze.
The writing and performances in this game are ... quite a range. Hot and cold.
Axe remains bae.
I'll be sad if they ditched the Nifilheim maze.
The writing and performances in this game are ... quite a range. Hot and cold.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I felt like I was Nathan Drake playing as Atreus. He’s climbing everywhere, sneaking under things that look like buses, and he’s talking to himself
Markio128
Gold Member
I’m the same. I much prefer the axe - my favourite weapon in recent memory. I only use the chains when I need to, like when I have to set fire to something, or clear out those little ankle biters.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
So you are level behind on these too? It’s by design then. So annoying since it’s hampering my levelling
balls of snow
Member
Huh, never thought they open the game showing
Also she looks like that Daredevil netflix chick.
Fae.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Can someone advise me if two venheim quests are worth doing? The ones you can take after you are done with the main quest there.
Also. What were they thinking with you allies spoiling puzzles as soon as you take 5 seconds to look at it?! And every ledge and interaction is painted. They should borrow uncharted world designer. In that game it feels like you have free reigns. Here you follow markers.
But exploration is still very addictive
Also. What were they thinking with you allies spoiling puzzles as soon as you take 5 seconds to look at it?! And every ledge and interaction is painted. They should borrow uncharted world designer. In that game it feels like you have free reigns. Here you follow markers.
But exploration is still very addictive
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rofif
Can’t Git Gud
I wish there was option to run with vrr and locked 40. Just so it’s locked but vrr would help with small drops. As it is now, it’s unlocked in fidelity hfr I think
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
No drops below 40. They use dynamic resolution scaling to eliminate drops. It drops to 1800p from 2160p whenever there is a drip coming. Check the test from gaming tech.
Topher
Gold Member
Click the settings cog wheel on your remote. This should come up:
Click Game Optimizer. Then scroll down using your up and down buttons on your remote until you get to....
Toggle it on. Make sure you have VRR on with PS5 as well.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Sounds exactly the same like horizon 2.
Sequalitis virus of add more of everything… even the stuff that’s like a 2nd job because game gotta be complex and 50 hours
Sleepwalker
Member
Not reading thru spoilers, starting this tomorrow. Whats the consensus over unlocked quality + vrr vs locked 60 performance?
I have a sony oled a80j if it matters
I have a sony oled a80j if it matters
G-Bus
Banned
Click the settings cog wheel on your remote. This should come up:
Click Game Optimizer. Then scroll down using your up and down buttons on your remote until you get to....
Toggle it on. Make sure you have VRR on with PS5 as well.
Yea I switched both those on and it still says VRR was off in the game optimizer menu.
Maybe I did things in a funny order and that's why. I'll check it out again tonight.
Thanks.
Shake Your Rump
Member
Anyone else frustrated by the constant and immediate spoiling of any puzzle elements? I step one foot into a new area and Atreus or Mimir is immediately explaining what to do. I am not even given a moment to possibly look around and figure things out on my own.
"hey that geyser up there" "hey you could use your axe here" "hey whats up there" "i see something" "brother this is where that thing is" "use your key here"
Everywhere I go. It's almost as bad as Fi from Skyward Sword.
"hey that geyser up there" "hey you could use your axe here" "hey whats up there" "i see something" "brother this is where that thing is" "use your key here"
Everywhere I go. It's almost as bad as Fi from Skyward Sword.
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Topher
Gold Member
Make sure you are using a HDMI 2.1 cable as well.
midasmulligan
Member
Lol, was just thinking the same thing. They basically talked me through the whole thing without a chance to think it through myself
Hugare
Member
I've just reached "that colorful place" 8h in, and I'm so blown away by the graphics here
Like holy shit. It may be the best looking area that I've seen in any game. Love the colors, the contrast, the goddamn textures that look so detailed.
Ive seen people saying that it's "Disney", "childish", fuck that noise. It looks amazing.
Have you guys really played the first game? 'Cause there were sections there that were very colorful too.
Some huge flaw that I noticed regarding gameplay
Like holy shit. It may be the best looking area that I've seen in any game. Love the colors, the contrast, the goddamn textures that look so detailed.
Ive seen people saying that it's "Disney", "childish", fuck that noise. It looks amazing.
Have you guys really played the first game? 'Cause there were sections there that were very colorful too.
Some huge flaw that I noticed regarding gameplay
Playing as Atreus with Alternate controls is completely broken. You cant aim and shoot with the face buttons. What I have to do is aim, hold the arrow with R2 and then aim with the left thumb to press square or triangle with the right hand
Topher
Gold Member
That's really my only complaint. I'm thinking "shut up, kid, I'll figure it out". They need to give folks the option to turn that off.
Oof85
Banned
Nintendo with Zelda though.
We can already see that with Tears of the Kingdom, it's gonna be a pretty big departure from Botw.
And that's being done on the sequel to the biggest game in the series by far.
The only reason other publishers keep just maximizing the busy work in sequels is because they're rewarded for it.
Stop rewarding them and you'll see more innovation between titles.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Good news: My copy arrives tomorrow 
Bad news: I have to go for a long weekend vacation with the family
Bad news: I have to go for a long weekend vacation with the family
GhostOfTsu
Banned
Kill themGood news: My copy arrives tomorrow
Bad news: I have to go for a long weekend vacation with the family
Topher
Gold Member
That is the response from someone who has been playing God of War alright.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
calm down satan
Ulysses 31
Member
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Why are the enemies so spongey??
There has to be another way to approach the combat encounters. The axe feels like a stick.
There has to be another way to approach the combat encounters. The axe feels like a stick.
zkorejo
Member
In the PS5 settings, go to audio settings and choose AV amplifier instead of Soundbar. Choose 5.1 channel, even if you have 3.1 so it supports subwoofer. Every other option is stereo which is shit.
Choose PCM. In order for it to work perfectly, Make sure your soundbar is connected to TV through eARC. If you don't have eARC on your tv then connect it to ps5 as source.
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A.Romero
Member
Was there any experimentation? I saw an expertly crafted game with a lot of refined mechanics. What would you say is experimental about it?
Raonak
Banned
Sony already did the massive mixup with the first game, it was completely unlike the old GOW games.
This is the refinement of that in the same way the BOTW sequel will be.
zkorejo
Member
It doesn't really belong in OT. Should make a new opinion thread about how it's a 2018 game instead of ruining the fun for others.
OT: Parry shield is pretty damn good. I'm pretty good with it apparently.
4 hours in, the exploration opens up and now it feels like the game has actually just started properly.
First side mission was integrated nicely and I got lots of stuff out of it. Loved the puzzle of getting to the top. I keep hearing people say how companions ruin every puzzle. These dudes in my game took their sweet time to help me at one point.
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SafeOrAlone
Banned
But where do we draw the line on what criticism deserves it’s own thread?
No complaints or critiques allowed in the OT?
I honestly think the problem is some people’s sensitivity to other opinions. Especially ones that don’t praise the game they are excited about. There is this whole “don’t rain on my parade” attitude that I find extremely sheltered and weak-minded.
That’s typically why critiques explode into battles that end up petty and personal.
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drotahorror
Member
Oddly enough I've died way less in elf zone. Maybe I'm getting more used to it or maybe they're just easier to read.
Everytime I'm fighting something wife starts trying to talk to me. I'm like chill I will die in 2 hits let me concentrate.
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Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
Cant criticize it pre-release because you haven't played it. Can't criticize it after release when you bought it and are playing through it but "it doesn't belong." That's what happened to me when playing through Elden Ring. Banned from the OT because I thought the combat was severely unbalanced and talked about it repeatedly while playing the new game I just bought in the thread for people playing the game.
Ideally, in my humble opinion - people that want to talk about the game in a public place should expect diversity of opinion. Totally ridiculous trolling is bad, sure. But if someone is just playing a game they bought I like to read all opinions. Its okay to explain why you like it and see which opinion wins out. Have more confidence in your own taste and other people won't influence how you feel about the game, instead you will be influencing them sometimes.
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Imtjnotu
Member
IT'S A YAK YOU UNCULTURED SWINE
PhillyPhreak11
Member
The OST in this game is incredible. I love it as much as the game itself.
zkorejo
Member
Okay then voice your opinion in one post? Two? Here it's pages of two people argument. It would be better to have that conversation in a dedicated opinion thread for more discussion.Cant criticize it pre-release because you haven't played it. Can't criticize it after release when you bought it and are playing through it but "it doesn't belong." That's what happened to me when playing through Elden Ring. Banned from the OT because I thought the combat was severely unbalanced and talked about it repeatedly while playing the new game I just bought in the thread for people playing the game.
Ideally, in my humble opinion - people that want to talk about the game in a public place should expect diversity of opinion. Totally ridiculous trolling is bad, sure. But if someone is just playing a game they bought I like to read all opinions. Its okay to explain why you like it and see which opinion wins out. Have more confidence in your own taste and other people won't influence how you feel about the game, instead you will be influencing them sometimes.
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Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
Yeah I guess thats true after it goes on for long enough. I can see your point.
zkorejo
Member
There's more critique here than actual discussion of the game on the second day of release. I played the game and was blown away and I come here to share my experience but then I read 2-3 pages of how it's a same game argument, which imo it clearly isn't the same game. I think it's one thing to critique and another to complain repetitively.
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Markio128
Gold Member
No doubt we’ll soon get a plethora of threads covering every opinion on why we shouldn’t enjoy this game. Some folk seem to take offence with others having a good time.
I’ve barely done any exploring 10 hours into the game because I’m just enjoying the main ride. I’ll do all the side stuff in a second play-through. I believe some of the side missions are great though, so I’m looking forward to it.
I have to say, there has been one particular section that left me in awe - absolutely wonderful stuff.
Topher
Gold Member
Love this....
twinfinite.net
God of War Ragnarok Crossover Art by Sony Studios Makes Us Want a New PlayStation All-Stars Game
Kratos and Atreus appear side by side with other popular PlayStation heroes.
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kyliethicc
Member
game's wild like brooo
eastcoastkody
Member
first like hour and 15 mins was great. Combat improvements are small but cool. Boy is an ugly lil sob. he's got a very cringey big bang theory looking face.
The game is too dark. I had to go into HDR brightness and max it out. Something is def off there. I feel like HDR implementation has gotten worse every year in games.
Had a weird glitch where boy kept sliding into place in this one area for no reason. very odd loooking. And just in general walking slowly the animations look a little jittery and unpolished compared to what i remember from the last game. Like its slighty more janky looking for some reason.
when i was finally able to see after turning the brightness all the way up, the detail on Kratos is incredible.
Just don't turn on Quality mode cuz it doesn't look any prettier and turns the game into a 25 frame per second shit show
The game is too dark. I had to go into HDR brightness and max it out. Something is def off there. I feel like HDR implementation has gotten worse every year in games.
Had a weird glitch where boy kept sliding into place in this one area for no reason. very odd loooking. And just in general walking slowly the animations look a little jittery and unpolished compared to what i remember from the last game. Like its slighty more janky looking for some reason.
when i was finally able to see after turning the brightness all the way up, the detail on Kratos is incredible.
Just don't turn on Quality mode cuz it doesn't look any prettier and turns the game into a 25 frame per second shit show