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Coming back to God of War 3 Remastered after so long really hits hard in terms of nostalgia and the sheer fucking enjoyment these games used to have. I agree that the story in games nowadays has become a deciding factor in whether a game will sell or not. But sometimes, you can have a deep story within a game while still making it as fun as possible.

I get that the button-mashing combat of those games has changed and evolved into what we have nowadays, and I think that's a good thing too. But at the same time, I guess it's good to just enjoy these games for what they are; a great piece of nostalgia and a reminder of the good old days.

My initial thoughts on this game still remain pretty much the same. (P.S. If you'd like to read them, I'll have my original impressions in the comments.)

Even after going through the game two more times for the Platinum (you can actually do it in two playthroughs, but I took my time and unlocked every perk. I ran into a bug where one of my perks still showed as locked despite having every hidden perk chest unlocked)

My final conclusion hasn't changed much. This is a genuinely fun game with some really satisfying combat, but the story never becomes particularly interesting. In fact, I'd say the story is the weakest part of the game. I found myself looking forward to the next combat encounter far more than any story beat.

With that said, I can still recommend it if you're looking for a fun action game that doesn't require much investment in its narrative.

Updated score after the Platinum: 7/10

One thing to keep in mind is that going for the Platinum can start to feel a bit stretched out and repetitive if the combat doesn't keep you hooked after your first playthrough.

My initial thoughts on this game still remain pretty much the same. (P.S. If you'd like to read them, I'll have my original impressions in the comments.)

Even after going through the game two more times for the Platinum (you can actually do it in two playthroughs, but I took my time and unlocked every perk. I ran into a bug where one of my perks still showed as locked despite having every hidden perk chest unlocked)

My final conclusion hasn't changed much. This is a genuinely fun game with some really satisfying combat, but the story never becomes particularly interesting. In fact, I'd say the story is the weakest part of the game. I found myself looking forward to the next combat encounter far more than any story beat.

With that said, I can still recommend it if you're looking for a fun action game that doesn't require much investment in its narrative.

Updated score after the Platinum: 7/10

One thing to keep in mind is that going for the Platinum can start to feel a bit stretched out and repetitive if the combat doesn't keep you hooked after your first playthrough.

I just completed my first playthrough of Evil West and honestly, this game completely caught me by surprise.

Someone here recommended it to me a while back and I'm glad I gave it a shot. The best way I can describe it is a weird but somehow fitting mix of God of War and a Red Dead Redemption style world. Every time I turned on my PS5, I'd end up playing for hours. My first playthrough took around 13 hours because I genuinely didn't want to put it down.

I played on Normal difficulty to get a feel for the gameplay, mechanics, and story. While the story itself never really hooked me, I did enjoy a lot of the characters and their interactions.

The combat is easily the highlight of the game for me. It's very clearly inspired by God of War 2018 and in some ways feels almost copy-pasted, but it's fun enough that I didn't mind. The added gore is a huge plus, and some of the executions gave me DOOM Eternal vibes. There isn't a massive variety of finishers, but they never get old.

There were definitely things that annoyed me, especially how restrictive movement can feel at times, but the second combat started, I stopped caring about all of that.

The fact that these developers are also working on the next Tomb Raider game has honestly made me even more interested in seeing what they do with that franchise.

Overall, I'd give Evil West a solid 8/10. If you're looking for a fun action game with satisfying combat and don't care too much about having a deep or complex story, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

I had enough fun with this game that I'm already planning to stick around and clean up the remaining trophies.

And to the Redditor who suggested this game to me, thank you. 🤝

I just completed my first playthrough of Evil West and honestly, this game completely caught me by surprise.

Someone here recommended it to me a while back and I'm glad I gave it a shot. The best way I can describe it is a weird but somehow fitting mix of God of War 2018 and a Red Dead Redemption style world. Every time I turned on my PS5, I'd end up playing for hours. My first playthrough took around 13 hours because I genuinely didn't want to put it down.

I played on Normal difficulty to get a feel for the gameplay mechanics, combat, and story. While the story itself never really hooked me, I did enjoy a lot of the characters and their interactions with the protagonist.

The combat is easily the highlight of the game for me. It's very clearly inspired by God of War 2018 and in some ways feels almost copy-pasted, but it's fun enough that I didn't mind. The added gore is a huge plus, and some of the executions gave me DOOM Eternal vibes. There isn't a massive variety of finishers, but they never got old.

There were definitely things that annoyed me, especially how restrictive movement can feel at times, but the second combat started, I stopped caring about all of that.

The fact that these developers are also working on the next Tomb Raider game has honestly made me even more interested in seeing what they do with that franchise.

Overall, I'd give Evil West a solid 8/10. If you're looking for a fun action game with satisfying combat and don't care too much about having a deep or complex story, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

I'm also sharing a quick glimpse of the combat from the last combat-related trophy I unlocked. I think it does a pretty good job of showing why I enjoyed the gameplay so much.

I had enough fun with this game that I'm already planning to stick around and clean up the remaining trophies.

And to the Redditor who suggested this game to me, thank you. 🤝

A little bit of context before diving into the game itself.

Over the past few months, I've gotten heavily into trophy hunting and have been steadily collecting Platinums for games I genuinely love. So far, that journey has taken me through Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy (Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Spider-Man 2), the God of War Norse saga, both Ghost games (Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yōtei), Subnautica and Below Zero, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 9, Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and most recently Uncharted 4: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

Honestly, Uncharted 4 was probably the most exhausting Platinum I've earned so far. Between the base game and DLC, it took me nearly a month to complete everything, and by the end of it I felt completely burned out. As much as I loved the game, it left me needing a break from trophy hunting altogether.

During that downtime, I spent some time enjoying other games. I played Pragmata, revisited Dead Space and Resident Evil Village, and simply focused on having fun again rather than chasing collectibles and trophies.

Eventually, I started thinking about what I wanted my 15th Platinum to be. Dead Space, The Last of Us Part I, and Resident Evil 4 Remake were my choices, but every time I loaded them up with the intention of hunting specific trophies, that Uncharted fatigue immediately came rushing back. I even considered games like The Quarry and Until Dawn to get an easy win.

Then I stumbled across ManEater after watching some gameplay and thought, "Why not?"

18 hours later, I had my 15th Platinum Trophy.

The story isn't anything special, but let's be honest, just like most shark movies, that's not why you're here. The real fun comes from simply being a shark. Swimming around, evolving, and eating absolutely everything in sight never got old. Whether it was fish, humans, boats, or random inflatable unicorns, the gameplay is stupidly fun in the best possible way.

The exploration occasionally gave me some light Subnautica vibes with hidden caves and collectibles scattered around the map.

My biggest complaint is the camera. During fights or when causing chaos near the shore, it can become frustratingly awkward and hard to control. Thankfully, it's more of an annoyance than a dealbreaker.

Overall, ManEater ended up being exactly what I needed after the Uncharted 4 grind, a fun, straightforward, low-stress Platinum that reminded me why I enjoy gaming in the first place. It's not a masterpiece, and it isn't trying to be. It's simply a game that lets you become a giant shark and cause absolute chaos. And sometimes, that's more than enough.🤷🏻

A little bit of context before diving into the game itself.

Over the past few months, I've gotten heavily into trophy hunting and have been steadily collecting Platinums for games I genuinely love. So far, that journey has taken me through Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy (Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Spider-Man 2), the God of War Norse saga, both Ghost games (Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yōtei), Subnautica and Below Zero, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 9, Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and most recently Uncharted 4: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

Honestly, Uncharted 4 was probably the most exhausting Platinum I've earned so far. Between the base game and DLC, it took me nearly a month to complete everything, and by the end of it I felt completely burned out. As much as I loved the game, it left me needing a break from trophy hunting altogether.

During that downtime, I spent some time enjoying other games. I played Pragmata, revisited Dead Space and Resident Evil Village, and simply focused on having fun again rather than chasing collectibles and trophies.

Eventually, I started thinking about what I wanted my 15th Platinum to be. Dead Space, The Last of Us Part I, and Resident Evil 4 Remake were my choices, but every time I loaded them up with the intention of hunting specific trophies, that Uncharted fatigue immediately came rushing back. I even considered games like The Quarry and Until Dawn to get an easy win.

Then I stumbled across ManEater after watching some gameplay and thought, "Why not?"

18 hours later, I had my 15th Platinum Trophy.

The story isn't anything special, but let's be honest, just like most shark movies, that's not why you're here. The real fun comes from simply being a shark. Swimming around, evolving, and eating absolutely everything in sight never got old. Whether it was fish, humans, boats, or random inflatable unicorns, the gameplay is stupidly fun in the best possible way.

The exploration occasionally gave me some light Subnautica vibes with hidden caves and collectibles scattered around the map.

My biggest complaint is the camera. During fights or when causing chaos near the shore, it can become frustratingly awkward and hard to control. Thankfully, it's more of an annoyance than a dealbreaker.

Overall, ManEater ended up being exactly what I needed after the Uncharted 4 grind, a fun, straightforward, low-stress Platinum that reminded me why I enjoy gaming in the first place. It's not a masterpiece, and it isn't trying to be. It's simply a game that lets you become a giant shark and cause absolute chaos. And sometimes, that's more than enough.🤷🏻

So far, I've earned the Platinum trophy in 14 games: Spider-Man 1 & 2, Miles Morales, Ghost of Tsushima & Yotei, God of War 2018 & Ragnarök, Subnautica & Below Zero, The Last of Us Part II Remastered & Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Resident Evil 3 & 9, and Cyberpunk 2077. I'm thinking about going back and finishing some older games I haven't completed yet, while I wait for the physical copies of newer titles like 007 and Lego Batman to drop in price