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God bless the games that are ditching multiplayer

If you chase two rabbits, you lose them both.

All mammals aside, nobody would argue that games that are developed with both single player campaigns and multiplayer elements present a great value for your dollar, but more often that not, one of these modes fails to be as strong as the other

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remixx1163918d ago

Amen no doubt, bloodborne, the ditcher 3, MGS V and until dawn are 4 great games this year that didn't really put an emphasis on multiplayer.

It shows that single player games are still very desirable. Soon fallout 4 and persona 5 will prove this again.

Even tomv raider dropped its crappy tacked on .ultiplayer in the reboot sequal.

Plus its slightly harder for devs to screw us with micro transactions and doc with a single player only game.

SmielmaN3918d ago

In relation to the title of the post, I agree completely. Give me an incredible game I can sink 30-50 hrs into every game more and will keep me heading back into the world for more. I don't need to chase around other ppl all day, even though I do enjoy it every now and then. But my fav game experiences have been Metal GEAR solid games, resident evil 1-2-3-4, uncharted, God of war, last of us, shadow of the collosus, silent hill 1-2. All strong single player that really hooked me. Even these new batman games have been really enjoyable for me. Great stories and gameplay are what I appreciate most in gaming. And good/innovative graphics/presentation, of course.

USMC_POLICE3918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

I've had more fun this year with witcher and metal gear then any multiplayer game in recent memory.

freshslicepizza3918d ago

that's fine but why must e choose one or the other which this article is pointing to? seems rather weird how so many say they love single player games yet are so apprehensive to support games that are multiplayer only or online only. both can offer enjoyable moments.

the trouble is when games try and do both while hurting the possibility of how the game could have been if they simply focused on one or the other. trouble is so many seem to be reluctant to pay full price for games that focus on online even though you can get more hours of enjoyment.

PhoenixUp3918d ago

I'm still glad that I can have a game like MGSV that excels both at single player and multiplayer

RealFry3918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

Really your able to experience that right now with all the server issues?

deadpoolio3163918d ago

Or the FACT that the main part of the Multiplayer isn't even functioning at the moment and doesn't until next month....Maybe Phoenix took a time machine to the future, I definitely wouldn't judge MP just off of FOB

lastking953918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

Not every game can have a good mp. It's setting isnt built for mp but if a game with a great mp ditch it, it's nothing that should be celebrated. MP add much replay, money value, game night stories, ect.

GtaV without mp? A great game still but that's taking away a special aspect of it

Halo without MP? Still a great game but oh god no it's mp is one of the best.

If a game has a tacked on mp than yeah go ahead get rid of it but if it's as good or special like the one's above get the pitch forks

morphodite3918d ago

I think The Last of Us proved that multiplayer is just unnecessary when the main focus of the game is a solid single-player experience. No one ever talks about the multiplayer of that game, because it sucked and no one really cared very much about it to begin with. I'm just glad the shit multiplayer didn't affect the quality of the campaign.

objdadon3918d ago

Lol, tlou multiplayer was and still is successful. Plenty of people still play and it may be the most balanced multiplayer in quite some time.

mkis0073918d ago (Edited 3918d ago )

You just used the wrong game; it doesn't fit any of the negatives you said about it.

1) Everyone talks about the multiplayer and how "different in a good way" it is.

2) It didn't suck on any level.

3) Lots of people play it.

4)I can't believe with all the poor multiplayer implementations in games over the years you would choose a gem to try to make this point. Literally any other game could have been a better argument!

remixx1163918d ago

Lol chill guys, I'm assuming he is just trolling.

USMC_POLICE3918d ago

I think assassins creed is a much better example, coop yes mp...not needed as for tlou it is very popular especially among old socom vets like myself.

SolidDuck3918d ago

Your kidding right? The last of us is a great example of a single player game, nailing the multiplayer as well. Ill TLOU multiplayer over cod or any of the shooters that have been the same since about 2007. TLOU mp, is tactical, brutal, requires skill and teamwork.

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AC Syndicate Update Reveals Xbox Series X’s Edge in Backward Compatibility Over PS5 Pro

Assassin's Creed Syndicate recently got a 60 FPS update, allowing the game to run at 4K and 60 FPS on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series S|X.

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ZeekQuattro551d ago

It is amazing what's available. Blue Dragon. Binary Domain. AVP. Chaos Theory. Lots of gems to be had.

glennhkboy550d ago

There is no re-start option (that I can find). Since I've already finished the story years ago, I can't re-start it to check the new update.

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate - Play Now at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PS5 Pro

Revisit the Assassin fantasy and take down your enemies more smoothly than ever on Assassin's Creed Syndicate’s free 60 FPS patch.

M3talDiamond558d ago (Edited 558d ago )

AC Unity next Please! despite the technical issues it was a good game even though it was too ambitious for PS4 and Xbox One the graphics hold up well. I would love to see it on PS5 and Xbox Series Consoles

Chocoburger558d ago

YES, update Unity to 4K 60! I loved the French revolution setting, I even enjoyed playing CO-OP online, its too bad that they removed it from Syndicate, but the incredibly negative reaction from Unity (mostly because it was rushed out 4 - 6 months too soon), made Ubisoft think we didn't want the mode to come back.

dantesparda558d ago

Another vote for AC Unity!

jznrpg558d ago (Edited 558d ago )

Is Syndicate any good? I own them all since they end up in the bargain bin but I haven’t played one through since Black Flag

Rebel_Scum558d ago

Its one of the better one’s. Would make anyone’s top 7 AC game easily.

Ninver558d ago

That's not saying much. Most of the AC games after 2 are sub par in my opinion.

glennhkboy558d ago

Personally, this is a "Not Bad" grade. The gang warfare part is fun. You should give it a go since you already own it.

Gamingsince1981558d ago

The combat is fun, the setting is great and the characters are pretty good, I'd put it up just below black flag.

jznrpg557d ago (Edited 557d ago )

Thanks to those who replied, I’ll give it a go sometime

andy85558d ago

Give me a new trophy set 😂

Chocoburger558d ago (Edited 558d ago )

If you've read my comments here before, you know damn well that I'm always quick to mock Ubisoft, but in this case, its good news. Glad to see that Syndicate went from being almost broken on PS5 BC, to receiving a free 60 FPS update patch.

While this game did have grind elements, and skill trees, it wasn't exhaustively grindy like the later games would end up being. The London setting was amazing, too, and the soundtrack by Austin Wintory was fantastic. I really liked playing as a brother and sister duo as well.

It was a good game, and the last one in the series I truly enjoyed.

Why are the patch sizes so different between Xbox Series and PlayStation 5? Its a 35 GBs difference.

Patch notes:

Xbox (~31.8 GB)

Xbox Series X
4K resolution at 60 fps
Xbox Series S
1080p resolution at 60 fps

PlayStation (~0.75 GB)

PS5 and PS5 Pro
1080p resolution at 60 fps
4K resolution at 60 fps

Deeeeznuuuts557d ago

31GB more that is pretty substantial isn't it, strange

Chocoburger557d ago

The PS5 Pro patch was only 171 MBs, so its even smaller than Ubisoft's claim of 0.75 GB.

Some people hypothesized that the PlayStation exclusive content (Darwin and Dickens missions) would be coming to Xbox for the first time with the new patch, but it wasn't added. A patch this large is clearly redownloading the entire game all over again, the dev team made that choice for a reason, we just don't know what that reason is.

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Ubisoft is Giving Away Its Most Underrated Assassin's Creed Game Right Now

Assassin's Creed Syndicate is free on PC when you have a Ubisoft Connect account until December 6th, 2023.

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Profchaos915d ago

Underrated that's debatable.

chicken_in_the_corn915d ago

One of the most overrated imo. A big step backwards from Unity.

Relientk77915d ago

I loved Syndicate! I played this game mostly as Evie because of her stealth abilities and loved using a cane sword.

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