Statistics
Anime Stats
Days: 50.3
Mean Score:
5.84
- Watching32
- Completed177
- On-Hold68
- Dropped32
- Plan to Watch232
- Total Entries541
- Rewatched0
- Episodes3,001
Manga Stats
Days: 33.0
Mean Score:
5.73
- Reading75
- Completed66
- On-Hold31
- Dropped18
- Plan to Read106
- Total Entries296
- Reread0
- Chapters5,931
- Volumes637
All Comments (6736) Comments
I'll definitely pick it up at some point though as the price has significantly dropped for the physical retail.
I sent a friend request. I'm Philautia, which is Greek for self-love/ undue regard for ones own interests. My Steam is Viveracity, if you want a send a friend request over there.
Sounds like you were having a blast, and glad it worked out for you. I decided I'll pick up the Pirate Warriors series, starting with 4.
Awesome! Did you get the Game of the Year Edition?
I've been on Discord a lot lately, so if you want to send a DM my way, feel free. I can't remember if I told you my username? I also made a Steam account, and been following a lot of games as of late. I think I'll also be moving to a different site, that's better than MVGL for cataloguing my library.
So whether I like Pirate Warriors or not, I don't think is particularly telling, based on my experience with Dynasty Warriors. One is based on a historical fiction, whereas the other is simply adapting an anime/ manga series into a brawler format. I'd be a lot more forgiving of how the story has been adapted and treated, and it seems like they do it a lot more respectful compared to Dynasty Warriors. Inferred from what you said.
What I want to know, is if each game justifies its existence, other than a cynical cash grab? Is this series just the obligatory output, like EA Sports games? Are they a copy and paste of each other, just with later story arcs adapted? What are some of the improvements and added features with each game?
And is there more to do, than just beating up mobs of enemies, and boss battles? How's the combat too? I don't mind beat 'em ups, as the Yakuza series falls into that genre. But is there more to the combat than just button mashing, and how does it feel when playing as the characters? Do each character receive different move sets, and combinations?
You can play as Kaido? In story mode? Or arcade mode? It'd be weird if it were story mode. XD
As for Pirate Warriors, I love One Piece, but I've always been super weary of anime licensed video games. I wish I could go back to when I was like 14 or something, and could enjoy games like Sagas and Budokai. But now, a lot of those games don't do much for me, and I just find them bland and even lazy. Dragon Ball FighterZ and Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise were 2 of the few anime licensed games I took a chance on, and they ended up being great.
I was interested in Pirate Warriors, but all the reviews, even from people who love it admit that it's mediocre and doesn't retell the story in any competent or coherent way and it's just a repetitive, kind of beat 'em up action adventure that rushes you through story arcs of the anime and manga series. I'm open for you to convince me otherwise though, as I desperately would love to play another anime licensed game; especially for an IP I adore. This could also just be a case where I won't know until I personally play them. I'm just uncertain if it's worth it.
Yakuza is legitimately my favourite game franchise of ALL time. It's not even simply "Oh, these games are great." It's personally impacted me in such a profound way. I could gush endlessly why this series is incredible and what it did to me.
My rankings if you're curious: 0, 6: The Song of Life, 5 Remastered, Kiwami 2, 4 Remastered, Kiwami, 3 Remastered. I don't know where I'd rank Judgment, because it's a spin-off. Though, you can find the office for Yagami Detective Agency in the upcoming Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Crossing my fingers for a crossover in the near future!
As for the 2 games you got... I consider Jump Force to be trash, and whilst I love Death Stranding, it's truly not a game for everyone. I don't know if you'd even enjoy what kind of game it is.
I think Jump Force is a waste of money, whereas Death Stranding is a very, very bold purchase as one of the 2 first PS4 games you buy. I'd be particularly curious to know your thoughts on Death Stranding, once you play a few hours. I personally fell in love with the game instantly, so I'm interested to know if you end up loving it too, or not.
I'm surprised you didn't pick up Marvel's Spider-Man as one of your first, considering our conversation previously with regards to it.
I'd recommend the Yakuza franchise (Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, The Yakuza Remastered Collection, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Judgment), Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, The Last Guardian, Dreams, Concrete Genie and Bloodborne. Looking at your MYVGL, and what games you rated generously. I think you'd really enjoy these games.
P.S. MVGL is incredibly lacking in its database. I've been going to their Discord so often, just to request picture changes and games to be added. So far I've gotten all of the ones I've put forth approved.