Sacred Symbols+, Episode LVIII: Challenging Colin II
Added 2020-09-08 16:01:01 +0000 UTCEarlier this year, we recorded a pair of unusual episodes of Sacred Symbols+: We're Wrong?! and Challenging Colin. Both episodes were dedicated to identical topics -- telling us how and why you disagree with something we've said on our show -- and they were exceptionally popular with our audience. It's too bad, then, that it's taken us more than half-a-year to return to the format. So today, I (Colin) let you tell me what I'm off the mark about in the world of PlayStation, before I attempt to support my positions as best as I can. As you're going to find out after hitting play, I'm not always able to stage a successful defense. But whether it's about the games we play, the developers who make those games, or just about anything else in our industry, chances are we don't always see eye-to-eye. May today's + expose those disagreements, and maybe even attempt to remedy them.
Comments
I didn't even bother with that game.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-25 21:46:14 +0000 UTCAbout the "trophies ruining games" question: The Best in the West trophy kinda ruined Red Dead 2 for me. It was so painful but I had to get it...
Bobby Bell
2020-09-24 15:16:07 +0000 UTCThanks for submitting. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-19 18:19:04 +0000 UTCScared the absolute shit out of me when you got to my question and shouted my name in the middle of the episode. I hear you about FC5 and acknowledge that "bad" isn't the right word. Just "dated." But I have decided to try again to finish it because of its originality. Thanks for the conversation!
P Wolly
2020-09-17 18:20:46 +0000 UTCYou should be notified normally. I'm not sure what the issue there could be. Sometimes, something as simple as logging out and logging back in might help... and Patreon Support can also give you some insight, I'm sure. <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-15 16:25:17 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-15 16:24:50 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-15 16:24:41 +0000 UTCI'm experiencing formulaic burnout, so I get it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-15 16:24:30 +0000 UTCIs there something I need to do to get notified of Plus episodes? I get notified of all other shows except Plus.
Sean Johnson
2020-09-14 17:51:41 +0000 UTCColin, for the past couple years I've been noticing how similar in all regards we are to each other from introvertism to general outlook on life. I'm only 2 years older than you, but my life is so much in parallel to yours it's striking. The moment you mentioned you don't even have a driving licence was the moment I realized you're my brother from another mother. 😅 Thanks for reminding me I'm not alone.
Zibi Majewski
2020-09-13 12:39:28 +0000 UTCnice ep my friends.
Richard Gouveia Matos
2020-09-13 10:19:55 +0000 UTCYour probably right I was probably just too young to notice it back in the day lol
Empty Symbol
2020-09-13 08:57:27 +0000 UTCOddly, I too couldn’t get into Far Cry 5 - but loved 3 and 4. But everything you’ve said is true Colin. So not sure why I didn’t enjoy it. Maybe was just burnt out on the formula. Should try playing it again and see if it clicks with me.
Mewgia
2020-09-13 02:09:52 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:17:53 +0000 UTCI think everything you described started sneaking in long before the series went away to begin with.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:17:45 +0000 UTCThank you for writing in!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:17:19 +0000 UTCIt's just too much for me. I wanted to like it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:17:09 +0000 UTCRight back atcha!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:16:51 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:16:38 +0000 UTCI'd like to.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:16:27 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:16:21 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:16:13 +0000 UTCIf one more person tells me to play Lost Legacy, I will never play it. =D
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:16:04 +0000 UTCI find it weird, but I guess it's kind of an honor, too.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:15:48 +0000 UTCStop.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:15:35 +0000 UTCMaybe? I was an O&A guy long, long ago, and I don't get it...
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:15:28 +0000 UTCI don't know, I'm going on what was written.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:15:14 +0000 UTCWe'll do it again, no worries.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:15:03 +0000 UTCThey could be if that's what people chose to submit.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:14:53 +0000 UTCI believe in me.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:14:33 +0000 UTCSorry!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:14:23 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:14:11 +0000 UTCOh. =(
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:13:23 +0000 UTCI guess. =\
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:13:12 +0000 UTCNice! Awesome games.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:12:42 +0000 UTCThat it is.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:12:33 +0000 UTCLOL.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:12:27 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:12:17 +0000 UTC2 was definitely mind-blowing at the time.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:12:09 +0000 UTCWithout characters, a game with that much exposition and length just doesn't work for me.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:11:55 +0000 UTCWe're gonna cancel it.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:11:27 +0000 UTCThe cruise ship!!!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:11:20 +0000 UTCOkay. =\
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:10:43 +0000 UTCGood!
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:04:37 +0000 UTCI concur.
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:04:31 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2020-09-12 21:04:23 +0000 UTCU4 was a huge disappointment, you guys need to get over it. Anyway, great content Colin. Hope to have more episodes like this, looking forward to grilling Chris.
Your Boi Nicky V
2020-09-12 09:48:53 +0000 UTCIdk that I agree with what you said about the failed resurgence of the Rythym game Genre in Guitar Hero and Rock Band. When these games tried to come back they were neigh unrecognisable to the games we fell in love with back in the day. Gone was the soul and fantastical characters and stories, these being replaced by faux realism and greedy microtransactions. As for the skating genre I bounced after Tony Hawk games tried to get me to buy a POS plastic skateboard replica to use as a controller. Point is that these companies didn't understand what made these franchises good and therefore, and rightfully so, lost the faith and the dollar of their customers.
Empty Symbol
2020-09-12 05:37:49 +0000 UTCReally enjoyed this format. Thanks for answering my query. I think Its probably just a catch 22, there's no demand when the game isn't treated with respect like say THPS 5 but when the developers and producers obviously care like with the Tony Hawk remakes then the demand is there.
Reuben Barrett
2020-09-11 13:09:43 +0000 UTCTrails of Cold Steel and the series has ruined gaming for me. Never experienced the world building like it in any other game or series. Everything else feels so contained and paper thin compared to it. That said I see how anyone starts Cold Steel 1 or even Sky First Chapter and give up on it even after dozens of hours in.
Crackhead Bob
2020-09-11 00:33:10 +0000 UTCMuch love from Florida, Colin!
jettxjordan
2020-09-10 19:05:52 +0000 UTCVery enjoyable episode as always!
Boris
2020-09-10 05:27:34 +0000 UTCI think you should try Uncharted 4 again its a way better game than Days Gone
Sumojoe118
2020-09-09 23:28:22 +0000 UTCIncredible
lazer_josh
2020-09-09 22:45:46 +0000 UTCLove these episodes! Keep em coming. The thumbnail was also absolutely glorious, sir.
dimaVRF
2020-09-09 21:57:40 +0000 UTCI hope you give Lost Legacy a chance, I think it’ll make you remember Uncharted 4 a bit differently if you do, because let’s be honest, you’re not going to go back and play that anytime soon. Mistakenly leaving auto aim on for that game was also a terrible way to play it. The auto aim feature in that game is specifically designed to help inexperienced and disabled gamers. It has the best gunplay of the series (and best everything else mind you). I hope you do get around to playing the expansion because it focuses on the amazing gameplay and ends with a pretty spectacular set piece.
Oliver Johnson
2020-09-09 19:41:25 +0000 UTCI find it interesting how much so many people seem to care when Colin likes a game that they don't or dislikes a game they like. I really like Assassin's Creed II, Final Fantasy X and Uncharted 4. Doesn't really matter to me if Colin doesn't. I actually think Uncharted 4 is my favorite Uncharted game and is a lot better than TLoU Part II, but I mean, so what?
Matthew Cooper
2020-09-09 17:26:18 +0000 UTCI think that about Part II as well. I don't know, but the more time passes the less positively I think about that game. I have tried playing through it a second time, but I just can't make it through it again.
Matthew Cooper
2020-09-09 17:18:57 +0000 UTCHuh? I'm not saying I agree or disagree with his assessment but if other games are 'far superior' to another game , that doesn't mean that the inferior game isn't still great. I think people put too much focus on imaginary scales. Also excellent games, tv shows, and films can still be overrated by some people. For example, Rick and Morty is one of my favourite tv shows but it is overrated by some people to the point of them suggesting its some sort of philosophical masterpiece...
JimmyTwoFace
2020-09-09 16:31:35 +0000 UTCDays Gone above Uncharted 4? Even Ghost is a stretch. Col, just stop it, and go play Lost Legacy already.
NeO JD
2020-09-09 14:10:18 +0000 UTCCurious what your ranking of the series is then
NeO JD
2020-09-09 14:09:33 +0000 UTCSteve from Yellowstone? Opie and Anthony reference? 🤔
Conor Wilson
2020-09-09 12:25:29 +0000 UTCHow is watch dogs not connected? The first 2 have different protagonists but aiden pierce is in the 2nd one. They are connected just take place in different cities. Assassins creed is also connected. Great episode it was funny seeing how sensitive some people get but you are wrong about the lock on on ghost, it would’ve ruined the game I agree with the defense force
Dom posa
2020-09-09 05:20:22 +0000 UTCAlways love these episodes, wish I'd got in with a challenge to you. I would definitely question your love of the PS3.
Jake Mcaulay
2020-09-09 04:19:52 +0000 UTCIm always surprised that the standard QA aren't like these episodes
NotYurRealDad
2020-09-08 23:11:00 +0000 UTCI love you colin but uncharted 3 is the worst uncharted game out there. I will debate anyone on this one. Side note art is subjective so please don't attack me :(
Adamthm
2020-09-08 21:53:27 +0000 UTCGreat episode as always, once again you took the stand and survived lol
Marcus Brown
2020-09-08 21:52:41 +0000 UTCI agree on the vitriol towards those who prefer physical games. I forget which episode(s) it was, but I believe late March. I posted about it on a CLS FB group back then. Zachary is spot on with his perception. Discussions come off as such.
Douglas Morreale
2020-09-08 21:35:01 +0000 UTCThat thumbnail! 😂
Miles Williams
2020-09-08 21:15:11 +0000 UTCYour comment about how you want to see peoples reception to Ghost of Tsushima a year later is how I (and many others) feel about Last of Us 2. I really doubt that game will stand the test of time of other PS4 exclusives like Spiderman, God of War and Bloodborne.
Real Radec
2020-09-08 20:24:56 +0000 UTCCheers for reading my question Colin, I know you cats are joking, and you know I'm not going anywhere, so touché on that, glad I got a chuckle out of you. Dude I'm looking at that thumbnail photo of you, next to a google image of a swan though, and I gotta say that swan would definitely fuck you up, no question.
Big Swingin' Rick
2020-09-08 20:13:02 +0000 UTC#colinwaswrong
There’s No I in LLC
2020-09-08 19:40:06 +0000 UTCUnrelated but I finally finished Detroit! now I just need to play Days gone and Death stranding and I will have played every major Ps4 exclusive.
Real Radec
2020-09-08 19:30:26 +0000 UTCIt's a neck gaiter Col.
Gr4vity400
2020-09-08 18:50:02 +0000 UTCThat pic 😂 Colin just 50 press ups a day, you don't want the future Mrs Moriarty opening your jam jars. I kid I kid
Craig Mcguire
2020-09-08 18:42:12 +0000 UTCLove these episodes! Keep em comin!
Jake Z
2020-09-08 18:38:42 +0000 UTCI'm not sure which Uncharted is the "best", but personally I had the best time playing through 2 the first time, totally changed how I saw games and what they could achieve as a medium.
David Kramme
2020-09-08 18:04:20 +0000 UTCCouldn't agree more with FF X.. A shame, but I just can't stand the characters, not even the designs (except Auron). At this point I am so tired of Tetsuya Nomura both as a character designer and as a director. But oh well, maybe someday they will trust another artist with the mainline games.
Katyusha Mauro
2020-09-08 17:57:12 +0000 UTCColin, you're so funny. You say you've said nothing to suggest that Uncharted 4 was anything but great and then immediately say God of War and Ghost of Tsushima are "far superior" to Uncharted 4 after saying both of those games are overrated in previous episodes haha. You know what would help! Scoring those games on a 10 point scale! 😂
Jake Z
2020-09-08 17:24:52 +0000 UTCWhat will happen with Sacred Symbols if you can’t acquire a PS5?
John
2020-09-08 17:10:50 +0000 UTCComplete agree with Uncharted 3 being the best Uncharted.
D'Ante Almo
2020-09-08 17:03:11 +0000 UTCOkay Colin lay off the roids.
Piston Pants
2020-09-08 16:27:35 +0000 UTCWould be a guaranteed buy from me if it had a disc drive. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying all the memes making fun of it. As someone who owns both an Xbox One S and an Xbox One X, I notice my One S having these annoying technical hiccups on a daily basis, but my One X is usually smooth sailing. Both of them flounder in comparison to the smooth operation of my PS4 Pro, or even my OG PS4 when I had one. Hopefully the Series S machines operate a little more smoothly than their predecessors!
Derek Waechter
2020-09-08 16:24:58 +0000 UTCCompletely unrelated, but we have a price and confirmation for the Xbox Series S at $299!
Anthony J Sanchez
2020-09-08 16:08:38 +0000 UTCMan.. this photo is going to make me bust 😩
Sweeny waking up to Lilly siphoning out his piss
2020-09-08 16:04:42 +0000 UTCBecause it’s awesome.
Derek Waechter
2020-09-08 16:04:25 +0000 UTCPerfect photo for this occasion!
Jake De Agrela
2020-09-08 16:04:18 +0000 UTCHaha Colin why did you choose this photo?
Josef Barker
2020-09-08 16:03:47 +0000 UTCThank you, Colin!
Derek Waechter
2020-09-08 16:03:21 +0000 UTC
