Make sure you try to get both Toejam & Earl games, although diehards will swear the 1st one is better than the 2nd one. I also recommend the Batman & Robin side scrolling beat em up, not only was it fun but it had a banger soundtrack.

I’m not certain if you got the version compatible with the Sega CD but if you can locate one there were several ports of Genesis games to it. Eternal Champions was better on it because it had actual CGI and better animations, the Batman game was baller and, of course, there was Sonic CD as well.

I love Peace Walker on the PSP, and since it’s a direct tie to MGS 5 and is fully done I’d say it’s a no-brainer. May even be easier than the MGS 3 to Delta transition.

I was about to chime in: Test Drive 2 was my jam back in those days.

I realize now you are not the person who originally commented on my top level comment, so my reference to my original point was moot. Have a great day!

The game played like a beta on underpowered consoles, but the PS5 versions were complete and were able to be finished with no DLC needed. They did the work, turned it around, and the game runs and plays fantastic now 5 years after launch. On top of that they did it in less than 3 years.

Not understanding how it doesn’t qualify under my original statement.

Huh, I… Acquired Jedi Survivor so all connectivity shoving monetization must not have worked. I haven’t played the 2nd one, but at least in the first one I didn’t remember there being DLC packs and whatnot.

Also to be completely honest I haven’t played Persona, so if there is DLC in it I am mistaken.

It has been finished and done for at least two years now, with a solid expansion to boot, so the “garbage at launch” argument doesn’t hold much steam for me anymore.

Mostly agree, but WoW wouldn’t qualify for the no monetization part.

I disagree. When AAA is approached with a solid ending, no monetization beyond a full expansion for less than retail, and good story, I can enjoy them just fine.

See: God of War, Death Stranding, Horizon (not the racing), the Jedi: Survivor series, Persona, Dead Space, Cyberpunk, etc.

AAA can be done right.

I’ve never seen it and found it entertaining that someone so knowledgeable dress-down someone who messed up something they’re passionate about.

Was he a dick about it? Yes. But it doesn’t make me like him less, even without knowing he’s gotten better about it recently.