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Kojima Productions ushers in a new era for the Metal Gear Solid V franchise with its newest chapter ~ Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain ~ which is set nine years after the fall of Mother Base and the other events in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. The game resumes the storyline in 1984 with the Cold War as the bleak, fear-inducing backdrop, which continues to shape an impending global crisis that potentially cannot be averted. After lying dead to the world in a near-decade-long coma, you finally awaken as Snake, a.k.a. Big Boss, filled with the thirst for revenge.Set off in pursuit of the shadow group, XOF, as Snake in The Phantom Pain, which features an open-world design, giving you ultimate tactical freedom in carrying out your missions and progressing through the game. Thanks to the Fox Engine, you can enjoy cutting-edge visual technology with photorealistic graphics and cinema-quality storytelling, making it feel as if you're truly part of the action. Delve into the dark nature of combat, exploring intense themes, such as the psychology of warfare and the resulting atrocities. Showcase your skills of stealth in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Customer Rating
5
A possible game of the year
on December 2, 2015
Posted by: Cloudrift
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Phantom Pain is the fifth Metal Gear Solid game and the real sequel to what was essentially the prologue, Ground Zeroes. If you have played Ground Zeroes, the gameplay is very similar though enhanced thanks to a larger environment (two large sandbox maps), Mother base meta game, and more variety of weapons and tools to use.
There's a lot to like about the game.
*The game's graphics are great though the character models aren't quite as good as other games. Nevertheless, the sacrifice there means you'll at least get 60 fps most of the time. There's also some nice attention to details like the characters actually pulling the trigger of the guns when they fire them.
*Gameplay is done really well with intuitive controls; the best part about the gameplay is the number ways you can approach missions and side ops. Managing your staff and mother base resources can be rather fun especially as you try to recruit new staff members to develop more equipment.
*Length, there are 157 side ops and 50 main missions. If you only do the story missions and nothing else, most likely you'll finish it in 30 hours.
*The game's graphics are great though the character models aren't quite as good as other games. Nevertheless, the sacrifice there means you'll at least get 60 fps most of the time. There's also some nice attention to details like the characters actually pulling the trigger of the guns when they fire them.
*Gameplay is done really well with intuitive controls; the best part about the gameplay is the number ways you can approach missions and side ops. Managing your staff and mother base resources can be rather fun especially as you try to recruit new staff members to develop more equipment.
*Length, there are 157 side ops and 50 main missions. If you only do the story missions and nothing else, most likely you'll finish it in 30 hours.
So what's wrong with the game?
*Although there are fifty or so story missions, a lot of the latter missions are repeats of earlier missions just on a higher difficulty.
*Venom Snake(Kefier Sutherland) also barely talks in the game, which will feel odd when characters seem to be talking to him, but he doesn't respond.
*A lot of the side ops can become repetitive because of a lack of mission variety.
*Boss fights are few and not conceptualized as well as past games.
*Story isn't very good especially once you reach chapter 2 where everything feels rushed.
*Although there are fifty or so story missions, a lot of the latter missions are repeats of earlier missions just on a higher difficulty.
*Venom Snake(Kefier Sutherland) also barely talks in the game, which will feel odd when characters seem to be talking to him, but he doesn't respond.
*A lot of the side ops can become repetitive because of a lack of mission variety.
*Boss fights are few and not conceptualized as well as past games.
*Story isn't very good especially once you reach chapter 2 where everything feels rushed.
My Best Buy number: 0558280770
My Best Buy number: 0558280770
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The highly anticipated latest chapter in the Final Fantasy franchise is finally here. Well-known and loved for its immersive gameplay, heart-pounding combat systems, moving storylines and diverse array of characters, the Final Fantasy series delivers a Western version of the popular Japanese-released Final Fantasy Type-0 in remastered high-definition. In the dark land of Orience, a nation governed by crystals, conflict brews more menacingly every day. A neighboring empire threatens the land's borders with increasing aggression, and the nation's only hope rests in the magical abilities and fighting skills of Class Zero ~ a group of 14 students trained at an elite military academy. Can the students summon their powers and save Orience from destruction? Get ready to embark on a whirlwind of epic adventures in Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, which truly epitomizes what the Final Fantasy franchise is all about.Experience the Western version of the 2011 Final Fantasy Type-0 saga ~ Final Fantasy Type-0 HD ~ available for the first time in North America and remastered in visually stunning high-definition for the PlayStation 4 console. Travel to the war-torn land of Orience, where chaos and turbulence reign. Rise to the challenges of battle as you take on the role of a member of Class Zero and harness the character's customizable weapons, abilities and combat style. Fight for your life in high-stakes battle, where any offensive move could claim your life. Prepare for a journey that will test your physical skills and your wits ~ each decision you make will have life-altering consequences, not just for you, but for all of Orience. The fate of a nation rests in your hands ~ are you willing to give everything in the defense of your land?
Customer Rating
4
A good remastered game
on March 30, 2015
Posted by: Cloudrift
Verified Purchase:Yes
Final Fantasy Type 0 HD is a remaster of a PSP Final Fantasy game that has never been released in the U.S. For the most part, much of the graphics have been updated to look more in-line with other PS4 games, but there are still many textures and character models that were not given care.
The story of this game disappoints. Much of the dialogue is average or poor and many of Class Zero's characters aren't developed too well. It has potential with the theme of war, but ultimately the narrative feels to disjointed and incoherent. Too much jargon and terminologies are thrown at the person in the beginning that players won't know what is going on.
Despite those flaws, the gameplay holds out well. Combat is real time and plays more like an action game with how fast paced it is. There are still many RPG elements with stats, equipment, etc. However, the game will become increasingly difficult if one does not pay attention to dodging and reacting to enemy attacks. Each of the playable characters have distinct playable styles and they're all viable to use.
I should warn you that the camera system in this game is quite bad. Every time you turn the camera with the right analog stick (speed can't be varied), motion blur is introduced and it can make you experience motion sickness.
When you're not fighting in missions, you're given time to roam at an academy to do side quests, listen to lectures (for exp), and shop around. Each event causes a timer to count down, which then leads to your next mission. It's a novel idea and adds importance to time instead of having characters run around doing fetch quests all day as if a war isn't going on.
Special mention goes to the incredible soundtrack. It's worthy of a mainline Final Fantasy title.
Overall, I can recommend this game if you find the combat system and gameplay fun (along with overlooking the horrid camera). Otherwise, the story and graphics do hold the game down a bit from greatness.
My Best Buy number: 0558280770
My Best Buy number: 0558280770
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Like most gamers, you've amassed a collection of titles ~ the newest hits you couldn't wait to get your hands on and those old favorites you replay time and time again. Get ready to expand that collection with instant access to a huge library of games spanning multiple consoles, all available for streaming, download and of course, playing with your friends and family. There's never a dull moment with this PlayStation TV System Console, which provides your gateway to a massive selection of games.Explore a world of limitless fun with this PlayStation TV System Console, which allows you to access hundreds of action-packed titles for PS Vita, plus those long-loved favorites for PSP and PlayStation. Relocate during an intense gaming session without skipping a beat with Remote Play, which lets you stream select games from your PlayStation 4 to your PlayStation TV via Wi-Fi. With PlayStation Now capability, you also get access to a variety of streaming PlayStation 3 games. When you're not immersed in the heat of gameplay, download, rent or stream movies, TV shows and music from the PlayStation Store, Music Unlimited and a host of other apps guaranteed to keep you entertained. Plus, there's no hassle ~ plug-and-play setup makes installation a breeze, and the sleek, compact design makes an attractive addition to your entertainment setup.
Customer Rating
3
Could be better
on October 21, 2014
Posted by: Cloudrift
Verified Purchase:Yes
The PS TV is essentially a PlayStation Vita that can be connected to your HDTV. Design wise, it's very small and portable You can easily carry it to a friend's or relative house in your pocket considering it's about the size of a modern day smartphone, just a little fatter. Do note that the console only supports 720p/1080i max. It really should be 1080p in this day and age.
If you bought this so it can be your streaming box for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, etc - you're going to be disappointed. As of right now, a lot of these apps are not yet compatible with the PS TV. Supposedly a patch is being worked on so that they can be made compatible, but you'll have to watch and see. DLNA media server implementation will come in the future through an app.
Gaming wise, you can play most Vita, PSP, and PSOne games. You want to check the list for compatible games on this site:
https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5376/~/games-compatible-with-playstation-tv
https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5376/~/games-compatible-with-playstation-tv
However considering the Vita hardware is inside the PS TV, you would think all Vita games will be compatible. Still, playing some Vita games on your TV is really nice such as Muramasa or Final Fantasy Dissidia. I should note that PlayStation Now is also supported if you're into that game streaming idea.
Right now, I wouldn't recommend the product too much because a lot of features are still missing and need to be patched in. However if there are some Vita/PSP games you want to play on a TV or with a DualShock controller (it supports DualShock 3 and 4) then go for it.
My Best Buy number: 0558280770
My Best Buy number: 0558280770
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Transfer digital photos and other media between various memory cards (not included) and your computer with this Insignia NS-CR20A1 memory card reader that features USB 2.0 connectivity for fast data transfer.
Will this work with Windows 10?? Thanks.
Yes, I'm running Windows 10 64-bits and it's plug and play.
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