Video Games (what are you playing)

Nemesis · 2024-08-20T14:57:06.428Z

Started to play Dark and Darker on Steam. Its a totally unforgiving FP roguelike RPG.

Sated my World of Warcraft compulsion for next fee months and keep getting drawn back into Cyberpunk and Starfield. Downloaded Fallout London Mod but not yet played it.

Also just finished Witcher 3 on the Switch (again).

SixFoot · 2024-08-29T00:53:56.914Z

Difficulty spikes were intense, but manageable. Will definitely play again another time.

On to Lone Fungus!

EternalVigilance · 2024-08-29T03:32:59.997Z

Pikmin 4 - the most subversively violent series Nintendo ever created.

FreeAndClear · 2024-08-29T03:45:07.243Z

SixFoot:

My wife started playing Ori and The Blind Forest, so I’m also playing it alongside of her. I knew the cuteness factor would get her interests.

It’s epic. It an epic game for me because it is pure meditation.

FreeAndClear · 2024-08-29T03:46:19.458Z

W_and_C:

Been running Dynasty mode on College Football 25 with U of South Florida because I wanted a challenge with a mid-major - plus I get to play home games at Raymond James stadium in Tampa.

Addicting as ■■■■■

I used to do it with One of the NHL series games and i can’t for the life of me remember which one but i built out like a 20 year dynasty.

TheRedComet · 2024-08-29T03:50:22.969Z

I’m currently playing Order of Ecclesia, one of those many SOTN Castlevanias. Never played it back in the day.

SixFoot · 2024-08-29T13:40:14.028Z

FreeAndClear:

SixFoot:

My wife started playing Ori and The Blind Forest, so I’m also playing it alongside of her. I knew the cuteness factor would get her interests.

It’s epic. It an epic game for me because it is pure meditation.

The atmosphere in that game is unmatched for me across any Metroidvania.

Nemesis · 2024-08-29T23:11:06.291Z

Just subbed to Ubisoft + and playing Star Wars Outlaws. Not sure what all the hate is about. It definitely immerses you in the SW universe, looks great and the music is on par with anything John Williams composed.

Its not a groundbreaking game by any means but its fun. Stealth mechanics are not Metal Gear Solid level but you can pull off some fun stealth combos.

SixFoot · 2024-09-23T01:05:46.794Z

We were gonna play Lone Fungus, but Nine Sols was on sale and we did that instead. It was far more combat oriented than platforming, but the platforming challenges it did have were great. Awesome zen bushido atmosphere. The combat was very ninja kung fu’y and fun, and it was story-rich. It will definitely get a replay next year or so.

We’re currently downloading Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. This one is not on sale right now, but after 8 Door and Nine Sols, we’re kind of on an Asian kick right now. This one looks like the platforming will be awesome.

TheRedComet · 2024-09-25T04:17:43.007Z

Besides whoever played Metal Gear (besides V) for the stealth gameplay?

I played it for the super stupid story about obese terrorists on roller blades, bisexual vampires, and nuclear bipedal tanks, and US presidents and Navy Seal teams turning terrorist.

Nemesis · 2024-09-26T15:29:53.987Z

Shattered Space expansion for Starfield launches Monday so took the day off work.

AC Shadows has been delayed which i am pleased about. Though Ubisoft is having a tough time recently. I think a lot of AAA publishers are struggling with the long development times needed for modern games vs the need to sell games.

I suspect we will see a move towards more early access like we saw with Baldurs Gate 3 and this weeks launch of Greedfall II. You pay a reduced amount for the game knowing its not a finished product and your feedback helps to fine tune the game for final release.

TheRedComet · 2024-09-26T15:43:00.718Z

Yay paying to be a beta tester. Isn’t modern gaming fun?

Unless the industry and can diversify more (release more AA class games with shorter cheaper developer times) then the industry is due for a 1983 crash again. Maybe not that cataclysmic but it will certainly do some damage.

FreeAndClear · 2024-10-03T21:43:42.953Z

I got stuck replaying ratchet and clank the 2015 and then going to go through challenge mode for a rift apart. Perfect game for a once a week gamer.

SixFoot · 2024-10-03T21:45:15.242Z

Work and sailing are getting in the way of gaming. I want to complain, but can’t. lol

FreeAndClear · 2024-10-03T23:02:13.282Z

SixFoot:

Work and sailing are getting in the way of gaming. I want to complain, but can’t. lol

You ……….!!!

SixFoot · 2024-10-03T23:08:58.417Z

I even left my own adorable little wake in the waters behind me as I sailed towards the dam. It’s like a simulator for the ocean, so we’ll just count it as gaming.

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FreeAndClear · 2024-10-03T23:10:22.011Z

Wow those VR boating simulators are amazing

TheRedComet · 2024-10-03T23:10:33.346Z

Currently playing Octopath Traveler II and the new Zelda Echoes game my gf got me for my birthday. Both are fantastic.

SixFoot · 2024-10-03T23:17:34.845Z

TheRedComet:

Octopath Traveler II

I’m looking forward to it this winter. The first one was damn near perfect.

SixFoot · 2024-10-14T23:35:16.356Z

SixFoot:

We’re currently downloading Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. This one is not on sale right now, but after 8 Door and Nine Sols, we’re kind of on an Asian kick right now. This one looks like the platforming will be awesome.

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus on Steam

Finally got around to finishing this one, and holy CRAP it was amazing! Heavy emphasis on the platforming (my favorite part), even the boss fights required precise platforming. Controls were smooth and mostly intuitive. Instantly among my favorites.

That final level was unnecessarily brutal. Totally uncalled for.