Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 February 2024

Zilnad wrote:
Cuttooth wrote:Paul Dean, formerly of board game site Shut Up & Sit Down, is part of the staff on this game. Don’t know if he’s one of the writers or one of the designers but it’s been on my radar for a while because of that.

The latest trailer is great, really whets the appetite.

Paul Dean is the main reason I'm interested in this

I wish he was still at SUSD.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 February 2024

Cuttooth wrote:
Zilnad wrote:
Cuttooth wrote:Paul Dean, formerly of board game site Shut Up & Sit Down, is part of the staff on this game. Don’t know if he’s one of the writers or one of the designers but it’s been on my radar for a while because of that.

The latest trailer is great, really whets the appetite.

Paul Dean is the main reason I'm interested in this

I wish he was still at SUSD.

SUSD is dead. Even Quinns sold all his stock in the company to Matt.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 February 2024

I'd thought that this was gonna be another £70 game... but's it's £25 (and £22.49 if you're a PS Plus subscriber).

I've enjoyed reading/watching the previews and now really want to get this at that price.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 February 2024

^ The physical deluxe edition looks very nice. At £35, I really would like to get it!

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 February 2024

Yeah, I’m eyeing that up too!

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

It appears that the download version will release on 22 February whilst the (PS5) disc version won't be available until 9 April.

I'm pretty much okay with this; if the reviews of the digital version indicate a duff game than I have plenty of time to cancel my pre-order for the disc version. If the reviews are (as I think they well be) positive, then I will keep the order in place!

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

^ Game overview.

I'm really intrigued by this; the car customisation looks terrific and the idea of trying to get to certain locations to gain crafting materials - whilst avoiding "anomalies" - sounds neat. Probably the game that I'm most looking forward to at the moment!

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

It looks interesting, but I'm sure it will come to PS+ one day.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

Demo of this is up on Steam now for anyone wishing to try it

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

ITSMILNER wrote:Demo of this is up on Steam now for anyone wishing to try it

Ooh! I hadn't realised a demo was coming. Looking forward to hearing how PC owners get on with it.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

EDGE [8]

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

BOR wrote:EDGE [8]

...

. Really looking forward to this!

Unusual to see a mag getting a review out before online sites; must have been an exclusive.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

Edge sometimes do. I think it’s just a weird timing issue when going to print.

Anyway, an 8 is very promising- will be watching this one closely.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

kazanova_Frankenstein wrote:...will be watching this one closely.

It launches next Thursday :-). £22.49 PlayStation Store pre-order price for Plus subscribers, too.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

jawa_ wrote:
kazanova_Frankenstein wrote:...will be watching this one closely.

It launches next Thursday . £22.49 PlayStation Store pre-order price for Plus subscribers, too.

I’m not a plus subscriber anymore, but I think I will be holding out for the physical anyway.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

kazanova_Frankenstein wrote:...but I think I will be holding out for the physical anyway.

I'd like to get the disc version, too... but that does mean waiting until April, though!

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

^ Trailer: Behind the scenes - The Art of the Zone

This is looking to be so good; and we're coming up to launch!

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

Eurogamer gave it four stars. It sounds good... but I'm wary of the difficulty aspect; it seems - intentionally - tough. I'm not sure that will suit me. Might now hold off.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

...and Push Square gave it an 8.

Positive assessment but, again, it seems to be pretty challenging; deep controls and lots of stuff to juggle. I'd like to support this because it's a good, original game at a decent price, but right now my money is tight and I'm being very cautious as to what games I buy.

PostRe: Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

...oh, boy, I just don't know!

I've looked at more reviews and the key "drawbacks" mentioned are "too complicated" and "a bit slow". Hmmn... now I don't mind that second bit and that may give me time to work through the "complicated" stuff.

I might go for it. I want to get in whilst the PS Plus pre-order discount is available, though. so I can't hang around.

Pacific Drive | PS5, PC | 22 Feb 2024 (digital), 9 Apr 2024 (disc)

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