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DownLikeBCPowder
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I keep trying to get into RE VIII.. but.. I really can't do this supernatural shit. Does it get better? Is this what RE IX is going to be like but with classic characters?
TheUsual
Gold Member
Bouncing between KCD2 and Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6 I bought when it was cheap but haven't touched until now. It's a well made game but the current Far Cry formula needs a spark in game design.
I'm enjoying the game really doesn't appear to take it self too seriously. Yeah there's a story, but it feels like they went safe with it. I'm just running and gunning areas and the game really isn't penalizing me. The supremos power up is ridiculous and I love launching a salvo of rockets from my back. It's a good time waster if that's what you need.
KCD2 just got done with the prologue. Never played the 1st and getting use to the combat. I hope I get better as it's been a bit frustrating for me there. Just going to give it time because the world is fun.
Far Cry 6 I bought when it was cheap but haven't touched until now. It's a well made game but the current Far Cry formula needs a spark in game design.
I'm enjoying the game really doesn't appear to take it self too seriously. Yeah there's a story, but it feels like they went safe with it. I'm just running and gunning areas and the game really isn't penalizing me. The supremos power up is ridiculous and I love launching a salvo of rockets from my back. It's a good time waster if that's what you need.
KCD2 just got done with the prologue. Never played the 1st and getting use to the combat. I hope I get better as it's been a bit frustrating for me there. Just going to give it time because the world is fun.
Wolves hunt in packs
Member
We're talking RE Village? What don't you not enjoy about it? had an awesome time with it.
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
Just the whole feel of it, the supernatural elements. I like some of the gameplay aspects (inventory system, upgrades from merchant, etc). But the "vibe" of the location feels awful to me. I recently did the house with the mannequin, now back in the village with some werewolves .. Just not feeling any of that. I also don't like how he is viciously attacked all the time and just walks on off, no problem. Similar to the whole cutting off the hand and just reattaching it in VII.. It's just really off putting to me.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Blood West and Mothergunship as of late.
Wolves hunt in packs
Member
Hmm got it, i really liked the variation between locations like the house with the mannequin and it's quest, that was more horror themed while other parts are more action focused, can't say it's getting better since iirc it's about the same game throughout but i love Village, perhaps keep going and see if it's clicking with you.
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DownLikeBCPowder
Member
I'm trying. I don't want to just leave it, but we'll see what happens.
JimmyRustler
Member
Just go with it mate. It’s a good romp. Don’t take the story too seriously.
As for RE9… who knows? Apparently Capcom is not happy that the Remakes are getting great scores while the new ones are kinda stalling in the “good” territory. Perhaps they change the vibe again now. Would make sense because Ethan’s story is basically done with when you finish the DLC.
Plague Doctor
Member
Get this fucking demo.
Circus Bioshock vibes, good production value for an indie/AA
Circus Bioshock vibes, good production value for an indie/AA
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I just completed the very opening/tutorial of Granblue Fantasy: Relink. I'm getting along just fine with it so far. I am looking for good action gameplay, and so far I am cool with what I am playing. I look forward to how skills and abilities will hopefully open up.
LavitzSlambert
Member
Been playing some GoW Ragnarok and... not feeling it at all. It's been a few years since I played the original, which I loved. I am pretty early on but it feels like a downgrade in every possible way. The environments and exploration seem more limited, and the combat is downright horrible - spongey enemies and unresponsive controls. The story so far near the beginning is basically a retread of the first game's opening with a couple different characters. Also it feels like you're expected to know a lot from having just played the previous game - I remember the biggest story beats but there is so much going on, I have no idea what half the characters are even talking about. More stories about Odin being a dick, and a bunch of side stories about random characters from Norse mythology. Part of it may be my fault I am completely unfamiliar with the topic, but it just seems like most of the tales are complete nonsense meant to kill time while you're running around.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
Granblue Fantasy: Relink continues. Mind you, I get high and play which means I get distracted and take very long to get through things lol. I slow play to begin with as a gamer, so it takes me awhile to progress in games haha.
I am in Folca, Frontier Town. I guess it is basically the first town in the game. It seems like towns are important since we can only manually save in towns, and there are vendors and blacksmiths present for commerce and upgrading gear.
The characters are very sweet, trope-y, and light-hearted so far. I just don't really care about the stories and and the dialogue in games like this anymore; I want action gameplay. But I am sticking with it since I need something to keep me entertained and none of my other current games are doing that for me. The action gameplay itself is fun. I do like the exploration in town. Verticality is welcome and you can climb on buildings to find goodies. There are locked chests and regular chests and I wish the map would differentiate the icon; it is the same icon for locked chests that require a key as it is for regular chests that we can just open. The game itself looks nice, and the voice acting is what I'd expect from a title like this. I do like that the MC has voice lines and will say exactly whatever answer I choose. So far, so good.
(And there are some babes in this town, woo doggy!)
I will mark this as ***SPOILERS*** for early game locations.
I made it to the first town, Folca, Frontier Town. I received a few side quests: find a treasure, kill some goblins, and catch some crabs (haha).
Will these all be found out in the world, in combat zones? I'm not really sure where to go to complete the quests. The side quest tab descriptions in the Start menu don't say where the quests take place. Perhaps I'm missing something, though.
I am in Folca, Frontier Town. I guess it is basically the first town in the game. It seems like towns are important since we can only manually save in towns, and there are vendors and blacksmiths present for commerce and upgrading gear.
The characters are very sweet, trope-y, and light-hearted so far. I just don't really care about the stories and and the dialogue in games like this anymore; I want action gameplay. But I am sticking with it since I need something to keep me entertained and none of my other current games are doing that for me. The action gameplay itself is fun. I do like the exploration in town. Verticality is welcome and you can climb on buildings to find goodies. There are locked chests and regular chests and I wish the map would differentiate the icon; it is the same icon for locked chests that require a key as it is for regular chests that we can just open. The game itself looks nice, and the voice acting is what I'd expect from a title like this. I do like that the MC has voice lines and will say exactly whatever answer I choose. So far, so good.
(And there are some babes in this town, woo doggy!)
I will mark this as ***SPOILERS*** for early game locations.
I made it to the first town, Folca, Frontier Town. I received a few side quests: find a treasure, kill some goblins, and catch some crabs (haha).
Will these all be found out in the world, in combat zones? I'm not really sure where to go to complete the quests. The side quest tab descriptions in the Start menu don't say where the quests take place. Perhaps I'm missing something, though.
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JimmyRustler
Member
This and Horizon FW killed all my anticipation for future Sony first party games. Such a boring slog. And how they degraded Kratos to a weak grandpa was a disgrace.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
Please pardon my little rant. Then I will try to stop spamming, especially my meaningless and useless opinions. D:
(Sorry, I am just feeling really down on gaming and I was having fun with a game until it did something stupid and unnecessary and it kinda soured my mood.)
When did games get so cluttered and busy and bloated? What happened to linear action games? Brief story cutscene, kick ass for ten minutes with simple controls and skill trees and upgrades, mini boss, cutscene, rest of level, boss, repeat...
I am playing a game and I have to keep track of Sigils, Shards, Fate Episodes, Masteries, Skills/Arts, a Journal that literally updates with every single screen prompt I have already seen on the screen... It becomes so tedious and unnecessary and extra. There are all sorts of items that are nothing more than clutter. Less is more! Games are supposed to be fun, not akin to work. The game just asked me to assemble my party but won't let me view their attributes in the party selection screen? THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE I NEED TO SEE IT! Game design has become so busy and it stinks.
I talked to a guy. He needs help. But instead of just establishing that in the dialogue, it turns into:
Cutscene.
Leave conversation for no reason.
Run to a counter.
Read three menus that explain things I will forget because...
Run back to guy.
Start new conversation to talk about what we COULD'VE JUST TALKED ABOUT IN THE FIRST CONVERSATION BEFORE I WAS UNNECESSARILY INTERRUPTED BY THE NEED TO GO TO A COUNTER TO READ SOMETHING I WILL FORGET BECAUSE THE GAME WILL FORCE ME INTO CUTSCNES AND COMBAT FOR TWO HOURS BEFORE ACTUALLY NEEDING TO KNOW THE THING THAT THE MENU JUST FORCED ME TO READ PREMATURELY.
Talk to guy.
Offer help that I could've offered in the first conversation.
Cutscene.
Cutscene.
Arrive at new area.
Cutscene.
Busy work in unnecessary area to collect pointless items that are found EVERYWHERE.
Busy combat with too may flashy screen effects for no reason, making combat gameplay confusing and tedious and not fun.
Cutscene.
Save point that was unnecessarily gated behind the unnecessary cutscene.
Same combat encounter as the previous one.
Cutscene.
Wtf. >_<
(Sorry, I am just feeling really down on gaming and I was having fun with a game until it did something stupid and unnecessary and it kinda soured my mood.)
When did games get so cluttered and busy and bloated? What happened to linear action games? Brief story cutscene, kick ass for ten minutes with simple controls and skill trees and upgrades, mini boss, cutscene, rest of level, boss, repeat...
I am playing a game and I have to keep track of Sigils, Shards, Fate Episodes, Masteries, Skills/Arts, a Journal that literally updates with every single screen prompt I have already seen on the screen... It becomes so tedious and unnecessary and extra. There are all sorts of items that are nothing more than clutter. Less is more! Games are supposed to be fun, not akin to work. The game just asked me to assemble my party but won't let me view their attributes in the party selection screen? THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE I NEED TO SEE IT! Game design has become so busy and it stinks.
I talked to a guy. He needs help. But instead of just establishing that in the dialogue, it turns into:
Cutscene.
Leave conversation for no reason.
Run to a counter.
Read three menus that explain things I will forget because...
Run back to guy.
Start new conversation to talk about what we COULD'VE JUST TALKED ABOUT IN THE FIRST CONVERSATION BEFORE I WAS UNNECESSARILY INTERRUPTED BY THE NEED TO GO TO A COUNTER TO READ SOMETHING I WILL FORGET BECAUSE THE GAME WILL FORCE ME INTO CUTSCNES AND COMBAT FOR TWO HOURS BEFORE ACTUALLY NEEDING TO KNOW THE THING THAT THE MENU JUST FORCED ME TO READ PREMATURELY.
Talk to guy.
Offer help that I could've offered in the first conversation.
Cutscene.
Cutscene.
Arrive at new area.
Cutscene.
Busy work in unnecessary area to collect pointless items that are found EVERYWHERE.
Busy combat with too may flashy screen effects for no reason, making combat gameplay confusing and tedious and not fun.
Cutscene.
Save point that was unnecessarily gated behind the unnecessary cutscene.
Same combat encounter as the previous one.
Cutscene.
Wtf. >_<
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Dr. Suchong
Member
Finally finished Psychonauts (ps4)
Played this on Ps2 way back in 2005(?)
Finally finished it today.
Great game, marred by horrible jank.
Meat circus was a horribly drawn out, frustrating affair.
Missed out on the plat by one rank, no idea what I missed, but still looking forward to starting 2 next
Played this on Ps2 way back in 2005(?)
Finally finished it today.
Great game, marred by horrible jank.
Meat circus was a horribly drawn out, frustrating affair.
Missed out on the plat by one rank, no idea what I missed, but still looking forward to starting 2 next
Shifty1897
Member
I just beat Persona 3 Reload after 89 hours, I was really struggling at the end.
As a palate cleanser, I started playing Armored Core 6 and it's the perfect counterpart to a long turn based RPG. I'm zipping around, using laser swords and charged rifles to stagger people, it's great. I shot my mouth off in the group chat that the game wasn't that hard and now I'm hearing the game gets diabolical so I may have to eat those words later.
As a palate cleanser, I started playing Armored Core 6 and it's the perfect counterpart to a long turn based RPG. I'm zipping around, using laser swords and charged rifles to stagger people, it's great. I shot my mouth off in the group chat that the game wasn't that hard and now I'm hearing the game gets diabolical so I may have to eat those words later.
JimmyRustler
Member
My guess is that short, linear and creative games are harder to sell enough today. With the huge amount of games available today, it’s never been easier to “wait for sale”, so most people do that.
There used to be a time where games were made by a dozen people and their mom, so 1 million unit sold was a banger. Today that often doesn’t do it. And since so many gamers seem to prefer quantity or over quality in terms of content, this is what you get. 10 hour games that are streched to 40 hours.
It’s just good that every now and then something resembling the good old days slips through the cracks. Like Space Marine 2 last year.
Perhaps AI will change the game a bit in the future by making game dev cheaper. We’ll see. I don’t have too much hope. At least we won’t have cause to complain about Backlogs.
Grizzled Ghost
Member
Playing MH World in anticipation of Wilds. Hope I don't burn myself out on it.
Open beta 3 starts tomorrow I believe.
Edit: Oh Never mind it's tonight. 10pm est
Open beta 3 starts tomorrow I believe.
Edit: Oh Never mind it's tonight. 10pm est
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FoxMcChief
Gold Member
Ghosts of Tsushima
LA Noire
LA Noire
intbal
Member
Just finished Gears of War 4.
The gameplay was a big step up from 3. The characters were a big step down.
Marvel-banter constantly throughout the game. A story focused on complete unknown Kait.
It felt like Bonnie Ross threw her weight around and influenced the game somehow.
At least the combat was good.
6/10
The gameplay was a big step up from 3. The characters were a big step down.
Marvel-banter constantly throughout the game. A story focused on complete unknown Kait.
It felt like Bonnie Ross threw her weight around and influenced the game somehow.
At least the combat was good.
6/10
applesaucejaxon
Member
Red Dead Redemption 2. Pre-ordered this game and never really played it. I THINK I'm halfway through it, and it's fantastic. But holy crap, this is a long game.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
Console is on but I'm not sure what to play.
I will say this, though: Capcom is pretty good about sales in terms of overall frequency and pricing on PS5. I own most of the Capcom games that I want to on console already, but I still take note of their sales when I'm browsing the store. (And I'm always browsing the store haha wtf!)
I will say this, though: Capcom is pretty good about sales in terms of overall frequency and pricing on PS5. I own most of the Capcom games that I want to on console already, but I still take note of their sales when I'm browsing the store. (And I'm always browsing the store haha wtf!)
Brigandier
Member
Finished Alan Wake 2 a few days ago, Started Silent Hill 2 tonight.... after that I will play Robocop then Baldurs Gate 3!!!
V1LÆM
Gold Member
Bought Flight Sim 2024 and Train Sim World 5. Been playing them.
Also bought Luck Be A Landlord because I'm hooked on Balatro and it was meant to be inspired by LBAL. I can tell it's gonna be addictive as hell but I don't really know what I'm doing yet... only bought it last night.
Also bought Luck Be A Landlord because I'm hooked on Balatro and it was meant to be inspired by LBAL. I can tell it's gonna be addictive as hell but I don't really know what I'm doing yet... only bought it last night.
Dazraell
Member
I've been bouncing between Silent Hill 2 remake, Yakuza 4 and Rise of the Tomb Raider
Silent Hill 2 remake is great. I'm at the Brookhaven Hospital segment, definitely my favorite level so far. The ambience of this place is something else
After playing from Yakuza 0 to 3 in a row, Yakuza 4 is a quite interesting change of pace. I'm quite early in the game and been doing Akiyama's chapters. He's a quite fun character, loved his introduction
As for Rise of the Tomb Raider, contrary to other games I'm currently playing, this one is a next playthrough as I completed it a few times in the past. While it's not my favorite entry in Survivor trilogy, I always enjoyed the combat and the setting
Silent Hill 2 remake is great. I'm at the Brookhaven Hospital segment, definitely my favorite level so far. The ambience of this place is something else
After playing from Yakuza 0 to 3 in a row, Yakuza 4 is a quite interesting change of pace. I'm quite early in the game and been doing Akiyama's chapters. He's a quite fun character, loved his introduction
As for Rise of the Tomb Raider, contrary to other games I'm currently playing, this one is a next playthrough as I completed it a few times in the past. While it's not my favorite entry in Survivor trilogy, I always enjoyed the combat and the setting
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Labyrinth stage in Silent Hill 2 remake. Wow the game is impressive and great graphics even in Ps5 base. I'm playing it on quality mode and its beautiful, and even if its just 30 fps, it does not affect the game play and its fully playable. And later will play some Gt7, get more license, and will try to finish Stellar blade photo mode side quest.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I settled on Dynasty Warriors: Origins last night. I unlocked the Podao. I had a lot of fun with it. I absolutely shredded some Officers and Bosses with it.
I wish the new game WARRIORS: Abyss was an all-star version and had Ryu Hyabusa in it. I'd probably get it if it did.
I wish the new game WARRIORS: Abyss was an all-star version and had Ryu Hyabusa in it. I'd probably get it if it did.
Hollywood Hitman
Gold Member
Platinumed Eternal Strands, game ended up being pretty garbo by the end.
Playing Avowed now, and working on tales of arise platinum amongst a few others like RDR
Playing Avowed now, and working on tales of arise platinum amongst a few others like RDR
Mr Hyde
Member
Finally finished Psychonauts (ps4)
Played this on Ps2 way back in 2005(?)
Finally finished it today.
Great game, marred by horrible jank.
Meat circus was a horribly drawn out, frustrating affair.
Missed out on the plat by one rank, no idea what I missed, but still looking forward to starting 2 next
Second one is a huge leap over the first one. Much much better.
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
I’m a couple of hours into Ghosts of Tsushima. Is it really just an Assassin Creed clone? I’m just not seeing anything special here. It feels like every other open world action game. Explore spots on the map, slowly increase your skill tree and the typical follow this person to place and kill bad guys quests.
Grizzled Ghost
Member
No, if it were an AC clone Jin would be black.
JimmyRustler
Member
It was never anything else but an AC clone. People just pretend it is because of reasons. Thought it was an solid game, nothing more. Even the graphics get old rather quickly because of how much they reused assets.
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
I was excited for Ghost ofTsunami because I enjoyed their InFAMOUS games, I didn't want fucking AC clone.
What made me really excited for GoT was I thought they gonna expand that interesting Karmic choice that was introduced in InFAMOUS series.....but we never got that.
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EerieArcade
Member
Nioh 2
I've gone from a dual sword build to a dex-based kusarigama-type build. There are lots of kunai throwing and some magic-type feather things. I'm enjoying it, though; it's made things way too easy.
V Rising
Had this on my wishlist for ages and finally decided to buy it. Seems a great blend of combat, survival, and building mechanics. I've killed a few bosses and unlocked some new spells, production constructs, and gear.
Warriors: Abyss
Bought this last night. I've always enjoyed Dynasty Warriors and the jump to a roguelite genre interested me. Played a few hours and it's decent enough. Seems incredibly samey and a little shallow but there's a healthy amount of characters and stuff to unlock.
I've gone from a dual sword build to a dex-based kusarigama-type build. There are lots of kunai throwing and some magic-type feather things. I'm enjoying it, though; it's made things way too easy.
V Rising
Had this on my wishlist for ages and finally decided to buy it. Seems a great blend of combat, survival, and building mechanics. I've killed a few bosses and unlocked some new spells, production constructs, and gear.
Warriors: Abyss
Bought this last night. I've always enjoyed Dynasty Warriors and the jump to a roguelite genre interested me. Played a few hours and it's decent enough. Seems incredibly samey and a little shallow but there's a healthy amount of characters and stuff to unlock.
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I just don’t see the hype. I mean, maybe because it’s a PS assassin’s creed clone, so it might get that extra praise. But man, with limited time in gaming, I’m not going to play just another one of “these.”
Tonight I will really start Silent Hill.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I am thinking about trying NiOh 2 again. What are some OP builds and/or weapons I can start off with working towards, that might be quick to see fruition?
EerieArcade
Member
A dex build with shurikens and kunai is OP and it's easy to put together in the early game.
Edit: Not mentioned in the video, but keep any salt items you find until you unlock the feather skills in the ninja tree - the salt will deplete an enemies KI and the feathers will do stupid damage. Like 3-8k.
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Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
He explains a lot as if we know what he's talking about, sadly. It is a little confusing for a newer player.
EerieArcade
Member
I'll try and explain it as best I can.
When you start the game and you're given a choice of weapon go for the Kurisigama.
When you level up you want to put most of your points into dex. Couple into constitution to increase health.
Use any bombs or shurikens you loot so that you earn ninjitsu points, which unlock shuriken and kunai skills.
When looting armor, keep an eye out for Fuma or Shinobi. These have stats such as ninjitsu power, which increases damage of all ninja items and abilities.
Once you unlock shurikens and kunai, use those on bosses or big yokai.
That's all I would focus on at the start. Worry about the rest later. Don't be afraid to summon help from the blue graves.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
I'm eyeballing Secret of Mana 2018 but $40 seems like a big ask given how mediocre the reviews were.
I could be tempted to try another similar action game in the same vein.
I could be tempted to try another similar action game in the same vein.
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CliffBronger
Member
Star Ocean The Divine force, 10 hours in.
Thought i would would play one of my backlog games for a change.
Enjoying it very much.
Thought i would would play one of my backlog games for a change.
Enjoying it very much.
Blank Space Invader
Gold Member
Big Helmet Heroes is a fun little action game if you're so inclined. It also has couch co-op.
bender
What time is it?
Tetris 99 to get the new Donkey Kong Country theme this weekend. And speaking of weekend events, I played a touch of the Nightreign Network Test which is totally not my cup of tea.
I also did paly throughs of Death Smiles, Death Smiles 2 and Battle Garegga. I'm also working my way through Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and am on the 3rd Case. It's such a wonderfully silly game that I can't help but smile and laugh out loud.
And finally, I'm charging my 3DS and am going to try to finally playthrough Ocarina of Time.
I also did paly throughs of Death Smiles, Death Smiles 2 and Battle Garegga. I'm also working my way through Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and am on the 3rd Case. It's such a wonderfully silly game that I can't help but smile and laugh out loud.
And finally, I'm charging my 3DS and am going to try to finally playthrough Ocarina of Time.
Grizzled Ghost
Member
MaestroMike
Gold Member
fighting ganondorf in totk and dying. going to beat him tomorrow or the day after when I have time hopefully. had to google how to actually fukking get to him after i got all the sages. didn't realize in the room past the Lynel in the hyrule castle chasm that there was a fukking passage way up at the top. spent so many hours bullsh!tting around hyrule castle to see if there was something i missed and ended up losing my patience