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[Superkid93]

Playing Olli Olli 2. My first experience with the series.

Why are the controls so ass? My monkey brain cant disassociate from THPS/Skate controls....specifically hitting "a" to land

 

[Punished Miku]

Playing Olli Olli 2. My first experience with the series.

Why are the controls so ass? My monkey brain cant disassociate from THPS/Skate controls....specifically hitting "a" to land

I've been tempted to buy Olli Olli World recently, but can't erase the trauma of trying the originals and hating the controls. I wish the new one had a demo.

 

[bender]

I've been tempted to buy Olli Olli World recently, but can't erase the trauma of trying the originals and hating the controls. I wish the new one had a demo.

I thought I remember playing a demo but it turns out it was a trial on PSN.

 

[12Goblins]

Hades II
Witchfire

Good time to be a PC gamer

 

[adamsapple]

Finally playing Dredge.

This is a masterclass in minimalist story-telling so far.

 

[DragoonKain]

I'm playing Granblue Fantasy Relink. Beat Animal Well and loved it. So far my favorite games of 2024 are FFVII Rebirth, Prince of Persia TLC, and Animal Well. I loved all 3. This year may not be nearly as deep in games as 2023, but the games I love this year so far I loved just about as much as the games of last year.

I find it hard to believe even by December, those 3 won't still be in my top 5 for GOTY.

 

[adamsapple]

When you see it ... :' (

 

[BouncyFrag]

Daggerfall Unity on my new gaming laptop. Time to mod the hell out of this.

 

[Roberts]

Played a few Little Kitty, Big City sessions with my daughter. It's a fun adventure game - does nothing particularly original and there are a few tech shortcomings like lousy collision detection, but there is tons to do and while never particularly challenging, it was fun to find ways how to reach more hidden areas and places. And speaking of cat games, I think I like this one better than Stray.

 

[Roberts]

I've been tempted to buy Olli Olli World recently, but can't erase the trauma of trying the originals and hating the controls. I wish the new one had a demo.

Have never played the originals, but I clearly remember my initial frustration with Olli Olli World controls. I couldn't understand why there was no consistency of how I perform tricks - a special move sometimes worked, sometime not even though it felt like I am doing the same thing. But eventually I mastered controls and have only fond memories of the game.

 

[TheGodfather07]

I'm playing the sleeping dogs remaster. I forgot just how good this game is. Having a blast playing it again after so long.

 

[Humdinger]

Resident Evil 3 remake. It's the first survival horror game I've played, so I'm finding it a little strange. Horror isn't really my genre, either in fiction or videogames, but I heard the game recommended as a good short game (I'm experimenting with shorter games lately).

I'm about 2 or 3 hours in. Not sure how I feel it about it. On the one hand, I like the old school feel, it's nice to see an attractive female lead, and the game keeps me on my toes. On the other, I find the aiming difficult, although I guess this is intentional, and I'm not used to having to watch my inventory so closely, although I understand that's part of the genre. I'm getting killed more often than I'd like, heh, and sweating more than I'm used to. The backtracking can be a bit much. I like that the game is linear and short, though. Carlos' haircut looks silly.

So, I dunno. It's pretty good so far. Like I say, I'm not familiar with the survival horror genre, so there is a learning curve. I'm managing to make it from one checkpoint to the next - sometimes with only a shred of health left, but hey, I made it...

 

[Mr Hyde]

Elex 2

The jank is strong with this one but my god is it fun to play. Gorgeous world to explore and the jet pack makes for interesting traversal. Combat is janky as fuck but I don't really care. It feels kinda like Skyrim and I did several playthroughs of that game. The dialogue and characters are also kinda funny, with their weird looking eyes and strange animations when they move. It's uncanny valley and most of it is probably unintentional but it makes for lots of laughs. The writing is also funny as hell. The whole game has a very strange and bizarre aura to it that really draws you in. Love it so far.

 

[Schmendrick]

Snatched up the new Yakuza, or rather "Like a dragon" as it's called now when I saw it on sale and I'm having an absolute blast. I just love the Japanese quirkyness these games exude.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Resident Evil 3 remake. It's the first survival horror game I've played, so I'm finding it a little strange. Horror isn't really my genre, either in fiction or videogames, but I heard the game recommended as a good short game (I'm experimenting with shorter games lately).

I'm about 2 or 3 hours in. Not sure how I feel it about it. On the one hand, I like the old school feel, it's nice to see an attractive female lead, and the game keeps me on my toes. On the other, I find the aiming difficult, although I guess this is intentional, and I'm not used to having to watch my inventory so closely, although I understand that's part of the genre. I'm getting killed more often than I'd like, heh, and sweating more than I'm used to. The backtracking can be a bit much. I like that the game is linear and short, though. Carlos' haircut looks silly.

So, I dunno. It's pretty good so far. Like I say, I'm not familiar with the survival horror genre, so there is a learning curve. I'm managing to make it from one checkpoint to the next - sometimes with only a shred of health left, but hey, I made it...

It is more action than survival horror. The aiming is very responsive if you adjust sensitivity but it will not be Gears of War. Compared to most games in the genre the backtracking is practically non-existent. Carlos looks a lot better with Brad's haircut mod for sure, but classic costume DLC is an option as well.

P.S. Timing dodges allows you to get a slow motion critical hit with the aiming adjusting automatically.

 

[hemo memo]

GTA4 is done. Now to Lost then Tony after that.

 

[Celcius]

Splatoon 3 and Ghost of Tsushima
Both are fantastic.

 

[King Dazzar]

Just did a 100+ hr run through Zero Dawn on PS5. Loved it. Now onto FO4...

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Resident Evil 3 remake. It's the first survival horror game I've played, so I'm finding it a little strange. Horror isn't really my genre, either in fiction or videogames, but I heard the game recommended as a good short game (I'm experimenting with shorter games lately).

I'm about 2 or 3 hours in. Not sure how I feel it about it. On the one hand, I like the old school feel, it's nice to see an attractive female lead, and the game keeps me on my toes. On the other, I find the aiming difficult, although I guess this is intentional, and I'm not used to having to watch my inventory so closely, although I understand that's part of the genre. I'm getting killed more often than I'd like, heh, and sweating more than I'm used to. The backtracking can be a bit much. I like that the game is linear and short, though. Carlos' haircut looks silly.

So, I dunno. It's pretty good so far. Like I say, I'm not familiar with the survival horror genre, so there is a learning curve. I'm managing to make it from one checkpoint to the next - sometimes with only a shred of health left, but hey, I made it...

I don't like playing survival/horror games at all, which is why RE4 was the first in the series for me. I have been debating trying RE3R now that it was released on PS+ Extra. I have not once considered playing the original RE3 solely because of Nemesis. It's like the entirety of that game is built upon being stalked by an invincible enemy, it's the least compelling concept I can think of - because I love exploration and being able to play at my own pace. How has that been so far in the remake?

 

[NeverYouMind]

I don't like playing survival/horror games at all, which is why RE4 was the first in the series for me. I have been debating trying RE3R now that it was released on PS+ Extra. I have not once considered playing the original RE3 solely because of Nemesis. It's like the entirety of that game is built upon being stalked by an invincible enemy, it's the least compelling concept I can think of - because I love exploration and being able to play at my own pace. How has that been so far in the remake?

Nemesis appearances are scripted and you can toss a grenade his way to incapacitate him for the duration of your visit to an area.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Diablo 4 Season 4 (currently lvl 58 on my sorc). Really digging the loot changes and the focus of the season being the helltide. Making my way up to the end game content as I heard it's fun.

 

[amigastar]

Diablo 4 Season 4 (currently lvl 58 on my sorc). Really digging the loot changes and the focus of the season being the helltide. Making my way up to the end game content as I heard it's fun.

Did you play through the campaign with your lvl 58 sorc?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Did you play through the campaign with your lvl 58 sorc?

Nope. I always skip it when I'm making a seasonal character as I already finished the campaign on a different one back when the game released. This season I went directly to grinding XP and loot in Helltide and completing Whispers of the Dead bounties.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

The DLC in Vampire Survivors.

 

[bender]

Doing another co-op run in Elden Ring before the DLC hits. While I'm having a great time, it often reminds me of the issues I had with it in the first place (boss recycling and items like ruin arcs, stonesword keys, or other crafting materials found in chests which robs some of the joy out exploration).

 

[Humdinger]

I don't like playing survival/horror games at all, which is why RE4 was the first in the series for me. I have been debating trying RE3R now that it was released on PS+ Extra. I have not once considered playing the original RE3 solely because of Nemesis. It's like the entirety of that game is built upon being stalked by an invincible enemy, it's the least compelling concept I can think of - because I love exploration and being able to play at my own pace. How has that been so far in the remake?

It's one of the things I don't like so much. Nemesis isn't ever-present, but he does show up frequently. To be sure, it creates some exciting action scenes, where you're trying to escape this killing machine, but he shows up too often for my taste. At this point, I want him to go away and leave me alone. I just defeated him in a boss battle, but I know he will just resurrect and transform into something deadlier.

Although I like the excitement of some of those encounters, I am more like you - I like playing at my own pace, not being continually hounded and stressed. I've got enough to deal with, thank you.

edit: stopped at the second boss fight with Nemesis. It's just too much of a pain in the ass. I see that there are two more boss fights with Nemesis coming up after this, in which he will be an even bigger pain in the ass. I'm probably going to stop. I am enjoying parts of the game, but it's just not my cup of tea overall.

 

[Punished Miku]

Finished Genesis Noir. Really picked up near the end. Crazy art style and story. More of an interactive comic book than a game.

Definitely looking forward to Nirvana Noir now.

 

[captainpat]

Playing Tunic. Visuals and music are beautiful. Not a huge fan of the souls like combat but it quickly becomes manageable after you've upgraded some stats. Also I think the game relies way too much on the fact that it has an angled isometric view so most of the "puzzle" is just not being able to see hidden paths because of the camera angle. There aren't your traditional zelda like puzzles. but overall good time so far and solid 8/10.

 

[LordCBH]

The Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal made me really want to play my favorite entry in the series again, Assassin’s Creed Origins.

Been probably 4-5 years since I’ve played this one, so I was very pleasantly surprised when the game icon on my Xbox had the X|S badge on the game icon when it finished installing. Guessing Ubi did an update on this one at some point. But it looks and runs fantastic. Ended up playing it for probably 5 or 6 hours doing quests and rediscovering the beauty of the ancient Egypt deserts.

I will say one annoying thing is getting dlc quest pop ups as soon as you leave Tutorialville. Thanks for telling me of the level 47 quest when I’m level 6.

 

[Punished Miku]

The Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal made me really want to play my favorite entry in the series again, Assassin’s Creed Origins.

Been probably 4-5 years since I’ve played this one, so I was very pleasantly surprised when the game icon on my Xbox had the X|S badge on the game icon when it finished installing. Guessing Ubi did an update on this one at some point. But it looks and runs fantastic. Ended up playing it for probably 5 or 6 hours doing quests and rediscovering the beauty of the ancient Egypt deserts.

I will say one annoying thing is getting dlc quest pop ups as soon as you leave Tutorialville. Thanks for telling me of the level 47 quest when I’m level 6.

FYI every AC is on sale on Xbox currently. I think everything is under $10.

 

[LordCBH]

FYI every AC is on sale on Xbox currently. I think everything is under $10.

I tend to go for discs, and thankfully all the ones I’m missing are super cheap now too! Picked up the Valhalla steelbook about 3 weeks ago for $4. Looks really nice next to the Origins and Odyssey ones on the shelf, even though Valhalla is probably my least favorite entry other than Syndicate. Good lookin out though!

 

[EwwLink]

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth on Series X
and
Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap on GBA (via NSO)

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Playing Tunic. Visuals and music are beautiful. Not a huge fan of the souls like combat but it quickly becomes manageable after you've upgraded some stats. Also I think the game relies way too much on the fact that it has an angled isometric view so most of the "puzzle" is just not being able to see hidden paths because of the camera angle. There aren't your traditional zelda like puzzles. but overall good time so far and solid 8/10.

Might play Tunic after I finish Disco Elysium. Heard many great things about it, not thrilled to hear about the camera angles obscuring paths though. How far are you in?

 

[Redefine07]

God of War 2 on PS3 , next God of War 3 and Ascension and next Jak and Daxter Collection.

 

[hemo memo]

2 missions left to finish TLaD.

 

[Fabieter]

Tales of vesperia on the switch. Never played it before, but I hear its one of the Fan favourites so it has to be good right.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Just finished RE 2 and am kinda in the mood. Gonna takle Dino Crisis 2 next. Been a while.

 

[darth.shrimp]

Tales of vesperia on the switch. Never played it before, but I hear its one of the Fan favourites so it has to be good right.

It's great, but it's also the last "old school" game in the series and has its fair share of issues.

Combat is some of the best (hot take, I still think it's better than Graces), but it introduces all of its mechanics at a snail's pace; you're super limited at the start of the game (can't even back-jump ffs), end-game and NG+ get pretty insane though.
Characters are all interesting, both game- and personality-wise, but the English localization makes some of them a lot more bitchy and annoying than the original script and VA.
Almost everything not part of the main quest is missable and very time-sensitive. A full guide is pretty much mandatory if you want to 100% the game (well, you're playing on the Switch, so no achievements anyway).
That one fucking boss. You'll know it when you reach it.
Really great soundtrack.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Still Fallout 4, but I started CP2077 on PS5+Steam Deck, so I will probably rush F4 till the end (it’s a shit plot anyway).

 

[22:22:22]

HALO FF and Stalker.

 

[Fabieter]

It's great, but it's also the last "old school" game in the series and has its fair share of issues.

Combat is some of the best (hot take, I still think it's better than Graces), but it introduces all of its mechanics at a snail's pace; you're super limited at the start of the game (can't even back-jump ffs), end-game and NG+ get pretty insane though.
Characters are all interesting, both game- and personality-wise, but the English localization makes some of them a lot more bitchy and annoying than the original script and VA.
Almost everything not part of the main quest is missable and very time-sensitive. A full guide is pretty much mandatory if you want to 100% the game (well, you're playing on the Switch, so no achievements anyway).
That one fucking boss. You'll know it when you reach it.
Really great soundtrack.

Yea still super early I just hit the underground omy out with the princess but I really like what I played so far. So yuri isn't that edgy in the original va? Oh in that case it was a good idea to start on switch. Playing with a guide right away burns me on games most of the time. I will reach out to you if I get to that one boss. Is it far in. Iam planning to do symphonia next if it sticks with me.

 

[darth.shrimp]

Yea still super early I just hit the underground omy out with the princess but I really like what I played so far. So yuri isn't that edgy in the original va? Oh in that case it was a good idea to start on switch. Playing with a guide right away burns me on games most of the time. I will reach out to you if I get to that one boss. Is it far in. Iam planning to do symphonia next if it sticks with me.

I think it is the... third boss? I didn't have an issue with him since I always tend to grind and over-level in JRPGs, but it is known as a road block for many players, especially if you try to do its "secret mission".

 

[Fredrik]

Playing Returnal on PC, with Samus mods. Loving it! It’s probably my all-time favorite Sony game. Not a fan of the roguelike gameplay, it can be incredibly punishing, but once you get a good cycle and maybe have an astronaut and use the reconstructor it’s as solid as a 10/10 can be from my perspective.

 

[LordCBH]

FYI every AC is on sale on Xbox currently. I think everything is under $10.

Just a follow up, but that sale also included DLC’s. Nabbed the Odyssey and Valhalla DLC’s for basically dirt cheap. So definite thanks for the heads up!

 

[stn]

Same thing the last while: Stellar Blade (PS5) as my main game, WWE 2K23 (XSX) for the achievements cleanup. I don't play much per week so it takes me forever to complete games.

 

[captainpat]

Might play Tunic after I finish Disco Elysium. Heard many great things about it, not thrilled to hear about the camera angles obscuring paths though. How far are you in?

Been playing for about 6 hours now and I've defeated half the bosses in the game.

 

[hemo memo]

I’ve been playing TBoGT and I must say, I like the tone a lot better than the original game and TLaD.

 

[adamsapple]

I’ve been playing TBoGT and I must say, I like the tone a lot better than the original game and TLaD.

Is that a new social movement?

Can you please tell me the full form of that one lol

 

[RoadHazard]

Finished Subnautica recently, loved it. Finished Tunic this week, loved it too (although some of the puzzles were beyond cryptic, and I did cheat to get the plat).

Now I think I'll be giving Deliver Us Mars a go. Really enjoyed The Moon. Or maybe Subnautica BZ.

 

[RoadHazard]

Is that a new social movement?

Can you please tell me the full form of that one lol

The Ballad of Gay Tammy. Or something.