Deathloop (PlayStation 5): Digital Download $39.60, Physical Copy EXPIRED

Quote from avg-joe : Completly different experience... got bored with Returnal in a couple hours and stop playing it. This one felt much more engrossing and I finished it. Much better game than Returnal IMO.

Returnal gets so much better/easier after you upgrade your weapon a few times. It can feel repetitive (literally the design of the genre) but every weapon starts to get way cooler/stronger that it makes it way more fun in the later half. I almost put that game down too but I'm glad I powered through it. Looking forward to playing Deathloop soon.

It will eventually be on Game Pass once the exclusivity nonsense is over. I'm not that pressed.

People either love or hate this game. Buy physical and you can trade it in

Most overrated PS5 game thus far. Since all the corporate game "journalists" gave it a 10 out of 10, people are really over hyping this average game.

Wait for this game to be $20-30 in no time. Or even PS+.

Never trust review websites for games, or movies....IGN gave this a 10/10 Masterpiece LOL....I haven't trusted them since they gave Black Panther a 9/10...such a horrible movie imo...

I would trust Youtube reviewers more than the "professionals"...and from what I've seen, I'll wait til is cheaper, if I buy it at all..

Don't know why, but I just can't get into this game. Played about 5 hours of it, don't have any plans to play more. How did this get 10's? It's not terrible, but for sure doesn't live up to the hype, in my opinion.

Steam store has it on sale as well for $39.59 for the PC peeps

It's laughable that the difference between digital and physical is 39 cents. It should be >$5.

I read a lot of reviews of this game, and tried to get a balanced opinion of what the game is like. I ignored all the obviously biased unsubstantiated reviews - whether positive or negative.

Based on what I've gleaned from the reviews I've decided to wait. But it's largely in part because personally, I don't particularly care about this genre. If user reviews were a bit better, or if I liked the first person shooter genre better, I would have bought it.

Here are a few takeaways that seem to be common themes (not really pros or cons) -

• Game is initially confusing. Those who get past that eventually seemed to enjoy it a lot.
• There are a few major bugs that need to be ironed out. Many players reported having to replay major sections due to crashes or game breaking bugs. This was one the major factors why I decided to wait.
• The AI is just okay. But that's usually a problem for hard-core gamers who notice such things. Casual gamers won't care (at least I suspect I won't).
• The story is excellent. A major pro when a game engages you for the story as well, and not just gameplay.
• Some replay-ability due to multiple endings, but whether that's a pro or con depends on whether you like multiple endings. (personally, I don't like that much; give me a single neat story without ambiguity; too many games try to justify the purchase price by adding multiple endings that force players to replay, artificially increasing play time)
• The map is not very big; with 4 major sections. Personally, I don't care about 100 hour games so I'm absolutely fine a shorter cohesive experience.
• High concept game that brings something fresh to the genre.

I suspect the disconnect between professional reviewers and customer reviews is because professional reviewers put a lot more credence to artistic novelty, than the average player. It's not easy to bring something new to the genre and professional reviewers respect that. Reading the glowing professional reviews and also reading the word 'overrated' used again and again on customer reviews, I can't help but draw parallels to an art-house movie that is loved by critics but merely liked by audiences.

Of course, like I said, I didn't play the game. So it's not really an opinion in the game. Just sharing the impressions I got from the reviews.

Quote from willnpc : Never trust review websites for games, or movies....IGN gave this a 10/10 Masterpiece LOL....I haven't trusted them since they gave Black Panther a 9/10...such a horrible movie imo... I would trust Youtube reviewers more than the "professionals"...and from what I've seen, I'll wait til is cheaper, if I buy it at all..

Lol you're a sentient jar of mayonnaise. Of course you hated black Panther.

Quote from DaShaka : No you can't. Unless you spend 15+ hours in one day I guess.

I think he means that if you live in Alaska, you can beat it in one day, but only during the summer.

Quote from DerekR5067 : Lol you're a sentient jar of mayonnaise. Of course you hated black Panther.

But wait, mayonnaise cant dislike a movie? I liked black panther, but everyone can have an opinion I suppose. I didnt think it was such an amazing feat as it was made out to be, was liked it well enough.

You know exactly why he said Black Panther. Out of every movie in the world. He picked that one. Doesn't help that the protagonist in the game is a Denzel Washington knock off. Anyways. Wakanda forever! Rest in power Chad Boseman

FedEx just delivered my copy I ordered yesterday from GameStop. It came new and sealed. Super fast and free shipping too.

Quote from DragonflyPunch : I read a lot of reviews of this game, and tried to get a balanced opinion of what the game is like. I ignored all the obviously biased unsubstantiated reviews - whether positive or negative. Based on what I've gleaned from the reviews I've decided to wait. But it's largely in part because personally, I don't particularly care about this genre. If user reviews were a bit better, or if I liked the first person shooter genre better, I would have bought it. Here are a few takeaways that seem to be common themes (not really pros or cons) - • Game is initially confusing. Those who get past that eventually seemed to enjoy it a lot. • There are a few major bugs that need to be ironed out. Many players reported having to replay major sections due to crashes or game breaking bugs. This was one the major factors why I decided to wait. • The AI is just okay. But that's usually a problem for hard-core gamers who notice such things. Casual gamers won't care (at least I suspect I won't). • The story is excellent. A major pro when a game engages you for the story as well, and not just gameplay. • Some replay-ability due to multiple endings, but whether that's a pro or con depends on whether you like multiple endings. (personally, I don't like that much; give me a single neat story without ambiguity; too many games try to justify the purchase price by adding multiple endings that force players to replay, artificially increasing play time) • The map is not very big; with 4 major sections. Personally, I don't care about 100 hour games so I'm absolutely fine a shorter cohesive experience. • High concept game that brings something fresh to the genre. I suspect the disconnect between professional reviewers and customer reviews is because professional reviewers put a lot more credence to artistic novelty, than the average player. It's not easy to bring something new to the genre and professional reviewers respect that. Reading the glowing professional reviews and also reading the word 'overrated' used again and again on customer reviews, I can't help but draw parallels to an art-house movie that is loved by critics but merely liked by audiences. Of course, like I said, I didn't play the game. So it's not really an opinion in the game. Just sharing the impressions I got from the reviews.

Don't forget "No Save anywhere system", had I known I would have not purchased.

You can only save after triggered events automatically, with my limited time for gaming I simply can't go back to those old school days where a save system didn't exist.

I like games like Hitman where you can save anywhere/anytime , Fallout as well plus many others like Red Dead, Grand Theft Auto etc.

Heck I even remember NFL Fever on the of Xbox you could save you game, quit and return.

DeathLoop may be a good game, But I haven't been able to get into it…….. No way does this game deserve a 10, if it does then Ghost of Tsushima deserves a 20!