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[Doom85]

Sonic Racing, Digimon Story, Lost Soul Aside, Borderlands 4, Lies of P DLC, Days Gone Remastered, and some promising new stuff like Tides of Annihilation, MindsEye, Hell is Us, and Saros, yeah, anyone saying this is the most disappointing State of Play clearly has only seen a handful of them or are just straight up tripping.

 

[ChoosableOne]

Why you shouldn't buy a ps5 in 2025- the show

 

[blacktout]

Awesome state of play with tons of exciting games on the horizon.

Y’all are jaded

OK, you've moved into GigaBowser territory now. I'm not annoyed anymore. I respect the bit.

 

[viveks86]

So I liked the first game and the last game announced. Everything in between was a big meh. Interested in Split Fiction, Hell is Us and Tides of Annihilation.

Might actually try days gone remastered, now that it is fixed and enhanced for the pro.

 

[Senua]

Started good, I don't like how bloated it became afterwards. Pretty meh in the end.

 

[Evolved1]

New monster hunter trailer, at least.

 

[Bernardougf]

That didnt tell me shit about the actual game though interested

At least is not another girl boss ?

 

[photogaz]

Looks like they are now doing one big PS Studios game at the end of every state of play.

Overall pretty boring though. Where's Wolverine?

 

[LordOcidax]

 

[sendit]

Sony just needs to release all exclusive games on PC day 1. Almost makes me want to dump my PS5 Pro after this showcase.

 

[Dazraell]

 

[TheGodfather07]

At least there's the dedicated Boarderlands 4 SOP to look forward to lol.

What a bizarre choice. Who the fuck wants an entire state of play dedicated to borderlands 4?

 

[Soren01]

What a waste of time...

 

[bender]

I kind of want to try the Musou Roguelite. Overall another awful SOP without Minna No Golf.

 

[NomenNescio]

State of Shit.

 

[Spiral1407]

2/10

Cyberpunk San Andreas looked cool but nothing else really interested me. At least it wasn't at 2am GMT like the last few though

 

[T-Cake]

I find it too spooky that they're remastering all their first party titles that came out on PS4 (with the exception of Bloodborne)... preparing for the inevitable PS6 with no PS4 support.

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

Excited for Saros but kinda bummed that it seems to be another roguelite

 

[Variahunter]

SAROS is such a disapointment.
I hoped Housemarque would make a real Metroidvania this time, not a roguelike AGAIN.

Like what's the point ? Returnal already did that.

Housemarque had such an opportunity here, making the first 3D third person Metroidvania with actual good TPS gameplay... I guess making good level design and non linear levels is too hard for them.

Rest of the show was meh. Even Onimusha was lacking good gameplay to be honest.

 

[evanft]

What a completely underwhelming forty minutes. I'm sure a lot of these games are going to be great, but there's nothing that really made me take serious notice.

Remastering Days Gone is hilarious.

SAROS is such a disapointment.
I hoped Housemarque would make a real Metroidvania this time, not a roguelike AGAIN.

Like what's the point ? Returnal already did that.

Housemarque had such an opportunity here, making the first 3D third person Metroidvania with actual good TPS gameplay... I guess making good level design and non linear levels is too hard for them.

Rest of the show was meh. Even Onimusha was lacking good gameplay to be honest.

Agreed. I'm so fucking sick of roguelikes. Such a boring, overdone genre at this point.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

 

[clarky]

State of Shit.

who thought even the dude who called "state of gay" would be way off?

 

[Hohenheim]

One highlight: Sanos. The "sequel" to one of the best games ever. But 2026 sadly.

 

[Ceadeus]

2025 PS5 looking grim

 

[SlimySnake]

D-. Sony showing their new IP with a CG trailer is like going full 2020 era microsoft. You never go full retard.

Even a couple of good games they had didnt have enough time to shine. Focus on gameplay. Let these games breath. Cant believe MS is doing better shows now. I feel like I am living in bizarre world where MS is literally doing shows using Sony's old format while Sony is going full shovelware like MS did during the kinect era.

Where is Kojima? Where is Sucker Punch? You have games launching this year and they dont show up in the state of play?
WTF are you guys doing? Stop jerking off and get back to work you lazy bums.
Cancel Work From Home.
Reinstitute crunch.
If it leads to divorces then fine, broken men make great art.

If your 20 PS Studios cant show up with gameplay even for one game in your own state of play then fire your first party studio head then sue his incompetent ass for malpractice for taking the best goddamn first party portfolio and just mismanaging the fuck out of it.

 

[JaksGhost]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

And damn near every title had a release date barring 3 or 4 titles.

 

[sachos]

Lots of interesting games, lots of souls games for us fans of that style of gameplay, Housemarque new game looks really interesting and it seems they are increasing the budget big time. But there was a lack of one or two big surprises but i guess it is expected for a Feb show? I would rate it around 7/10 max i think.

 

[Clear]

Awesome state of play with tons of exciting games on the horizon.

Y’all are jaded

The negative reactions are just comical at this stage. And I'm sure the next 3 SOP's this year will all produce the same result no matter what they show or don't show.

110% predictable.

 

[TheRaidenPT]

How come the Venom standalone game and Wolverine are MIA? I'm so confused by Herman's strategy at this point, but I'm not surprised knowing they were cancelling all those live service games.

Another point for Housemarque to carry this generation forward

The negative reactions are just comical at this stage. And I'm sure the next 3 SOP's this year will all produce the same result no matter what they show or don't show.

110% predictable.

People are worried and frustrated about the lack of First Party updates I'd say

 

[Woopah]

Just catching up but it looks like a lot of games and new IP. Was the show that bad?

 

[sendit]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

I love to make fun of Microsoft at every stumble/fumble they create for themselves. However, MS Direct has been shitting all over State of Plays for a few years now.

 

[Mr Moose]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

They were lying.

 

[Trekinspace88]

I enjoyed the show as it had many games i will be buying Day 1.

 

[Sgt. Pinback]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

You are mentally ill

 

[Zacfoldor]

New Shinobi? Pretty nice.

Overall there was no big tentpole but the breadth of content was pretty good. There are definitely some day 1 buys in there for me. Lies of P DLC for sure. I'd give it a 6/10 with the caveat that I'm somewhat interested in a non-small amount of these games.

 

[clarky]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

Ninja gaiden shadow drop, new NG4 and Doom? come on man nothing new shown here lived up to any of that. Housemarks new game was a bright spot but no gameplay sucked.

 

[TheRaidenPT]

D-. Sony showing their new IP with a CG trailer is like going full 2020 era microsoft. You never go full retard.

Even a couple of good games they had didnt have enough time to shine. Focus on gameplay. Let these games breath. Cant believe MS is doing better shows now. I feel like I am living in bizarre world where MS is literally doing shows using Sony's old format while Sony is going full shovelware like MS did during the kinect era.

Where is Kojima? Where is Sucker Punch? You have games launching this year and they dont show up in the state of play?
WTF are you guys doing? Stop jerking off and get back to work you lazy bums.
Cancel Work From Home.
Reinstitute crunch.
If it leads to divorces then fine, broken men make great art.

If your 20 PS Studios cant show up with gameplay even for one game in your own state of play then fire your first party studio head then fire his incompetent ass.

We need to get rid of Hermen at this point

 

[JaksGhost]

I love to make fun of Microsoft at every stumble/fumble they create for themselves. However, MS Direct has been shitting all over State of Plays for a few years now.

Yet those games are also coming to PlayStation…

 

[MazingerDUDE]

Now I'm convinced that the PS5 is the worst generation ever

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

The negative reactions are just comical at this stage. And I'm sure the next 3 SOP's this year will all produce the same result no matter what they show or don't show.

110% predictable.

Yeah I don’t remember the MS direct being nothing but snarky shitposts

 

[Kabelly]

All I wanted from the Days Gone remaster was larger hordes and I got my wish.

 

[K' Dash]

There's no one more disappointed than me concerning game output this gen, now at least there are some very promising games in the show: Tides of Annihilation, Lost Soul Aside, MindsEye and Hell is Us at least don't look the Generic Game 4356745

 

[Mr Hyde]

Pretty good SoP. Last three games was a triple whammy of awesomeness. Very curious about Leslie Benzies new game Mindseye. Looks like an actual cool GTA. New Housemarque game in the vein of Returnal is fresher than fresh. Tides of Annihilation looks sick. Lost Soul Aside too. New Lies of P DLC is making me hopeful for a complete edition. Release date on Hell is Us. Days Gone remaster.

I'd rate this SoP a B+. Hell, I think I'll give it an A. Well done Sony

 

[sendit]

Yet those games are also coming to PlayStation…

Good. However, this doesn't change the fact the MS Direct has been shitting all over State of Play for the last few years.

 

[dDoc]

Decent, albeit not overly exciting.

 

[TheRaidenPT]

Housemarque / Insomniac carrying the generation.

Hermen needs to 'retire', SoP are only showing 1st Party in eye drops level during events

 

[saintjules]

Excited for Saros but kinda bummed that it seems to be another roguelite

Why would you think otherwise? It's a spiritual sequel to Returnal which was discussed for some time.

I'm all for it. No game has beaten Returnal as my game of the generation so far.

 

[Putonahappyface]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

I thought they were both equally as shit to be honest.

 

[Bungie]

everyone said the MS direct was great and that was ninja gaiden and doom

serious double standard on display here, that state of play had way more content, and some equally big names

That was a developer direct, not a game reveal event like state of play.

 

[sncvsrtoip]

Sad times for playstation fans