Trophy Hunting
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Going Platinum: I Replayed This PS4 Metroidvania on Hard Mode and Loved Every Second
The author revisited Guacamelee! 2 on PlayStation 4, playing through the entire game on Hard difficulty to achieve the platinum trophy. Despite initial reservations about harder difficulties, the experience reignited a fondness for the Metroidvania title, praising its tight design, smooth controls, and vibrant art style.
Going Platinum: I Went Full Trophy Sicko and Got the Bugsnax Platinum Twice on PS5 and PS4
The author details their experience earning the Platinum Trophy for Bugsnax twice, first on PlayStation 4 and then again on PlayStation 5. Despite not having a clear reason for replaying the game, they found Bugsnax to be a fun, unique, and engaging experience, comparing its sense of discovery to Pokémon games.
All Windrose trophies and how to get them
This guide details all the trophies available in the early access game Windrose, which are primarily unlocked by hunting specific animals across different biomes. Completing these trophies provides stackable buffs to the player. The article also mentions the need for Hardwood and Nails to construct trophy items after unlocking their blueprints.
PS5 Players Flock to Free Game for Ridiculously Easy Platinum Trophy
Thousands of PlayStation 5 players are downloading the free game Chess Mate to achieve an "easy" Platinum Trophy. The guide explains that all Trophies can be unlocked in approximately five minutes by capturing each piece type, earning a checkmate, and restarting the game multiple times. This trend of easily obtainable Platinum Trophies, exemplified by games like Ecchi Secrets, is growing in popularity among trophy hunters.
Pragmata has a Lunatic difficulty setting, but is it actually worth your time?
The game Pragmata features a 'Lunatic' difficulty setting, which is only unlocked after completing a full playthrough. While it increases enemy health and damage, it does not introduce new mechanics or encounters, making it a less inventive challenge. The primary reason to play on Lunatic is to unlock the 'Lunar Supremacy' achievement for 100% completion.
PS Store Drops Free PS5 Games With Trophies, PS Plus Not Needed
The PlayStation Store is offering two free games, Chess Mate and Ecchi Secrets, for PS5 and PS4 owners, respectively. Both titles feature easy Platinum trophies and do not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. Chess Mate is exclusive to PS5, while Ecchi Secrets is playable on both consoles via backwards compatibility.
Going Platinum: I Missed a Bunch of Trophies in The Messenger, But Playing It Again Was a Pleasure
The author reflects on replaying The Messenger to achieve the Platinum Trophy, a rarity in his current gaming habits. He praises the game's smooth controls, humor, charm, and presentation, calling it a favorite among modern games inspired by NES classics.
Major 2021 PS5 Game Loses Multiplayer Feature, Trophies Safe
Sledgehammer Games has retired the Clans feature for Call of Duty: Vanguard, a game that was a best-seller on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2021. In a notable change, the "Hello There" trophy, previously tied to joining a clan, has been updated to unlock simply by starting the game's campaign, ensuring players are not locked out of Platinum trophies.
Xbox is getting achievement improvements for insider testers, offering a more curated achievement showcase
Xbox is testing new achievement improvements for users in the Xbox Insider program, aiming to enhance the showcase of in-game accomplishments. The update includes visual refreshes for achievements, similar to PlayStation's trophy system, and allows players to hide or pin games on their profile. These changes are intended to make the achievement system more competitive and engaging for players.
Crimson Desert Player Earns Platinum in 56-Hour Sessions, Leaving Pearl Abyss Stunned
A dedicated Crimson Desert player achieved the Platinum trophy by playing for 56 consecutive hours, a feat that reportedly stunned developer Pearl Abyss. This extreme gaming session highlights player dedication to trophy collection.
Crimson Desert Player Shocks Pearl Abyss with 56-Hour Platinum Marathon
A player achieved the Platinum trophy in Crimson Desert in an astonishing 56 hours, a feat that reportedly stunned developer Pearl Abyss. This accomplishment has generated significant buzz within the PlayStation community and highlights the dedication of some gamers to push boundaries and set new benchmarks for game completion.
Crimson Desert Mega Fan Defends 'Extremely Unhealthy' No-Life Gaming Marathon After Crunching 305 Hours to Get Platinum Trophy
A dedicated Crimson Desert player has achieved the game's Platinum trophy after an intense 305-hour gaming marathon since its release. This feat has sparked discussion and concern among other players regarding the time commitment involved.
Crimson Desert super fan "played 56 hours straight and slept 8" on repeat to earn its Platinum trophy, and even Pearl Abyss is concerned: "That's not enough sleep"
A Crimson Desert player has earned the game's Platinum trophy on PlayStation 5 in an exceptionally short amount of time, playing for 56 hours straight at points. Pearl Abyss' PR and marketing lead, Will Powers, expressed concern over the player's reported sleep schedule, deeming it unhealthy.
Trophy Hunters Warned Against Starting New PS Plus Game Right Away
Trophy hunters are advised to download the PlayStation 4 version of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered to earn Platinum trophies, as the PlayStation 5 version only offers trophies for the base game under a single SKU. Sony's policy prevents multiple bundled games from having separate Platinum trophies on the current-generation console.
After deleting the console's fourth-biggest publisher, Sony has unleashed another wave of delisting across the PlayStation Store's shovelware collection
Sony has delisted a significant number of low-effort "shovelware" titles from the PlayStation Store, including all games from the publisher ThiGames. These games were often purchased by players looking to quickly inflate their Platinum Trophy counts.
Going Platinum: Leaving Superhot's Sequel Idle for Hours Might Be the Maddest Thing I've Done for a Trophy
This article details the experience of earning the Platinum Trophy for Superhot: Mind Control Delete, highlighting a particularly unusual requirement: waiting for an eight-hour in-game timer to complete, which was later patched to two and a half hours. The author reflects on this as one of the most time-consuming trophy achievements they have pursued.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus Player Becomes First to Achieve Platinum Trophy
A player has become the first to achieve the Platinum trophy for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus on the PlayStation Vita. This marks a significant accomplishment for trophy hunters of the game.
13 years later, one of the rarest Platinum trophies ever on the PlayStation Vita has finally been earned
A Japanese player named Tqvry has legitimately earned the extremely rare "Master of the Secret Arts" Platinum trophy for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on the PlayStation Vita. This achievement was considered nearly impossible due to the game's requirement of completing 35 duo missions on Turbo Speed, a feat complicated by the Vita version's lack of online play and 30fps cap.
After 13 Years, Ninja Gaiden's Impossible Platinum Has Been Achieved
A player has achieved the Platinum trophy for Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus 2 by soloing its co-op mode, a feat considered impossible and unaccomplished for 13 years since the game's release. This achievement highlights the game's extreme difficulty and the dedication of trophy hunters.
One Player Just Unlocked PlayStation's Impossible Platinum Trophy
A Japanese player named Tqvry has become the first to officially unlock the notoriously difficult Platinum Trophy for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on PlayStation Vita. The achievement required completing grueling co-op missions on Turbo speed with AI partners, as the game lacks online multiplayer and runs at a reduced frame rate.
