I’m really torn over this. I’ve been waiting years since the rumor leak for this ONE game. TS4 was just ok, as my love and nostalgia lie in part 1-2, maybe some of 3. I almost bought into the fomo hype last week and tried to get a CE spot. Turned out I’m so happy I didn’t. Sight unseen is a joke!! So happy the images leaked earlier than order banks, and gave me time to slow down and process some thoughts.
TS4 is the worst of the series, and has zero nostalgic tie to most of us.
Most of our favorite characters aren’t even a real part of the movie or game(Rex, potato head, army men, pig, etc).
No real magic is seen in this game(new mechs).
Price is way too much for this. (It literally has cake toppers for the figures) sigh!
CE offers pretty much nothing worth much other than a cool topper.
Feels like the lcd has become the focal point in a lot of newer games rather than kinetic toys
Game feels more like a toy than a premium game we’re used to at jjp (maybe I’ll feel different in person).
Most of all, as much love and excitement I had for this title, I shouldn’t have this much confusion on what to think. It should have been an absolute for me.
That said, the game looks beautiful as usual, the code will probably be good, it’s probably a fun game (which is most important), and I can now sit back, relax, no fomo, and just watch how the game unfolds before I decide to buy. It’s actually a relief not getting caught up in the fomo hype. Congrats to jjp and team for a good looking game, getting what looks like great assets and callouts. Even though it’s not what I was hoping for, I’m willing to give it a reasonable chance and consider getting one down the road.