Playstation 4- First Impressions (Killzone/Assassin's Creed/CoD: Ghosts)

[VinWarrior]

 

I recently picked up my Playstation 4 and three Next-Generation games, so, I thought I would give everyone a recap on the system about a month after it's Launch. I will start with the system itself.

 

PS4

The system took all of 10 minutes to set up, definitely a good start. The vibe of the menu is mellow and relaxing, making you want to just stay and relax. The real issue was PSN, which was down at the time. Multiple problems left and right that left me annoyed to a point of quitting all-together and going to play my PS3. The system seems to work now though, and smoothly. The system itself aesthetically is beautiful and sleek. It was midnight black with a clean and flat surface, reminding me of a blade. The light in the middle can be confusing though, yellow when off, blue when starting, white when playing. 

 

Dualshock 4

This was quite a treat during my experience. Wonderfully designed and easy to pick up and play. The touchpad is an amazing addition, working with things like the map on Assassin's Creed, and the OWL drone in Killzone. My main problem is the sticks, which feel cheap and thrown on. I would say a step up from the original.

 

Assassin's Creed IV

My first game for this console, and quite a treat for me. This game is a significant step up from the original with interesting settings, funny and interesting dialogue and characters like Charles Vane and James Kidd. Edward Kenway is a step up from his boring grandson, being both hilarious and competent as a main character. I am about 3 quarters in the game, and I am already attached to multiple characters. As next gen experience goes, graphics are stunning, but community is slim and poorly done still.

 

Killzone: Shadow Fall

This is the main exclusive, and, is what will judge the system to most... Well, I can't say I'm too happy. The game itself is beautiful... Like seriously, it is utterly beautiful. Stunning lighting and shadows, this game is an amazing leap in it's visuals. It does it's job as a tech demo for what is possible on Next Gen... But, it's mostly disappointment from there. A poorly done A.I. with pinpoint accuracy and seemingly no sense for cover. Storywise, I was confused and just at a loss, and trust me, I read up on the story, it is interesting on paper, but some plot points have major holes. With a forgettable protagonist and forgettable goals, this game feels cobbled together and not fully realized. Even then, at moments it feels like it had a goal, and it was going to be interesting and good, but was rushed. Guns feel different, and segments are quite amazing. Even the OWL drone is a fun mechanic used lightly, kind of like the Skyhook.

 

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Okay... I hated this game originally... I wanted nothing to do with it, but, I decided to play it... I'm thankful I did. Story is actually fun and intriguing. Characters are less emotionally attachable and lovable as in Black Ops, but it's still fun as hell. I have not actually played the multiplayer yet, but, I can guess it is horrible, I'll likely put an update up later to confirm/deny that.

 

 

 

 

[Caboose The Ace]

Glad you are liking the PS4 buddy send me a friend request when you want Ranger447 < my PSN id

 

also I am doing a PS vita first impressions today so look out for that.