Have you been spending hours trying to pass a level? Or maybe you are completely addicted to a newly bought game. Do you have a question about a game or would like to share something else? In the Weekly Discussion Thread, you can do it all!

Please don’t forget to use the spoiler tag as soon as you start talking about a storyline.

  • @[email protected]
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    62 years ago

    I started playing Pillars of Eternity II about a month ago, then I was gifted BG3… and dammit, I’m going to finish PoE first. It’s a very enjoyable game. Lighter in tone than the first one and a bit less brutal with the lore. This time I have a good idea who the pantheon are, but I still occasionally find myself confused about people and place names. I used my saves from the first game to start this one, but I have very little recollection of what the hell I did back then, so maybe I should have started fresh.

  • Fluba
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    42 years ago

    I spent way too much time yesterday playing Blackice. It’s a FPS game in a tron-like world. Graphics are in line with the colors and blocky edges. It’s not a super deep game, but it’s really cool when all the colors are splashing around and monster/programs are everywhere. It’s an indie built by I think just 2 guys. Plenty to explore, unique items and modifiers.

    I’ve owen it for a bit, but noticed there were a few updates so I installed it again.

    Also, Division 2 and Battlebit. There’s a trend.

  • @[email protected]
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    42 years ago

    Jumping back into Skyrim. Spent the week modding the absolute tits out of it. May not actually play it until next week

  • @[email protected]
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    62 years ago

    DOOM (1993): I like it. First time playing it, just finished “knee-deep in the dead” and started the next chapter!

    Shadow of the tomb raider: gameplay is fun but the story isn’t as fun as the previous games. Something just feels off to me.

    I also just bought most of the resident evil games in the new humble bundle, have only played a little of 1 remaster, a year ago, and 5, about 10 years ago. I like weird scifi horror and this seems like just that, so hope I’ll like it, when I finally get around to playing them!

    • ZosoRocks
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      22 years ago

      Can never beat Doom. If you’re PC you should consider the mod Brutal Doom, updates the engine and is relatively easy to do.

        • ZosoRocks
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          12 years ago

          It’s a mood that adds mouselook. I don’t know about steam deck but it’s literally 3 downloads (gzDoom, Brutal Doom and Extermination Day) and a whole new campaign with new weapons. Really excellent.

        • @[email protected]
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          12 years ago

          One of my most memorable LAN parties I’ve ever held was using “Megaman 8bit death match” Doom mod

          Even if you don’t have friends, exploring all the insane and unique powers is a fantastic time.

          Plus, every time that I play, there are at least a few folks playing in the open multi-player servers

  • @[email protected]
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    12 years ago

    I’m just hooked on dead cells with a smattering of rocket league.

    Did start Hyper Light Drifter and looking forward to getting more into it

  • Maxe
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    42 years ago

    I picked up my Elden Ring save again and finally got the courage to tackle General Rhadan yesterday and sucessfully beat him. Now I got a few quests to fulfil ans find the second medallion half to get to the lift.

    Other than that I’m playing Sniper Elite V4 for the first time, which is fun to play for a few hours a day.

    Just waiting for Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew to release next week :)

  • @[email protected]
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    42 years ago

    Replaying Metal Gear Solid and realizing that 10 year old me was a lot better at console games.

  • Mikey (NeoVibe.app)
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    132 years ago

    I’m still heads down into BG3… I don’t see myself coming back up for air anytime soon.

  • @[email protected]
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    52 years ago

    Started Guardians of the Galaxy a couple of days ago. Story is not great but good. Characters and the dialogs of them each other is actually pretty fun. Gameplay wise it’s not special but manages to keep me playing. The system used for commanding your team is fun to use, additional move sets feels like you’re in the Marvel universe.

    Enjoying it so far.

  • @[email protected]
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    72 years ago

    Tried Atomic Heart for an hour or two and I think I’m done with it. I found the loot collecting tedious, the upgrades felt excessive and padded, the characters overbearing, and combat was just okay. I think this could’ve been massively improved by cutting 30-50% of the play length by streamlining loot and progression and cutting weaker content. But I’m almost always the one saying games are too long and could be dramatically improved by cutting.

    Finished another storyline in Octopath Traveler (1). I’ve finished 4 of the 8 main stories now. I still enjoy it, but just a little bit at a time.

    Put a bit of time into Jedi Fallen Order. I’ve enjoyed it a lot more after dropping difficulty to baby mode and just blasting through story. Something about the movement or progression or exploration feels tiring to me. Especially backtracking through worlds I’ve already visited once or twice. I’m maybe halfway through and debating just watching a YouTube video for the remainder of the story…

    Still making progress in Tears of the Kingdom. Maybe 25-30 hours in. I’ve started using the official guide’s “companion” for sections I’ve personally completed already. I really like how they wrote it as spoiler free as possible, with suggestions of landmarks or quests to get to that make sense for each section you’ve done. I had completely missed a couple armor sets that will be very handy!

  • @[email protected]
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    192 years ago

    BG3 with the wife, Diablo 4 with my brother, Hades by myself. It’s the golden age of gaming, friends.

    • @[email protected]
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      62 years ago

      Seriously. I’m never upset about a game delay these days because there are already so many games to play that I literally will not be able to get to in my lifetime. I’m still mostly catching up on games from the last few years and can’t imagine when I’ll even get to most 2023 games!

      • @[email protected]
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        2 years ago

        One of my kids is playing Joust on the Atari and the other is on the last dungeon in NES Legend of Zelda. They play Grounded on PC together. My daughter is really into Crusader Kings 3. And my son will never stop playing Minecraft with his buddies.

        You could never touch a game from the 2020’s ever and still never run out of great games.

  • @[email protected]
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    12 years ago

    I’ve just started a new game in Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen on my switch. Surprised at how well it’s held up

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    12 years ago

    Medieval Dynasty. The best way to describe it is a medieval crafting/survival game that later adds in building and town management. Your goal is to ensure your legacy by getting a wife and producing an heir. Honestly, this game is time consuming but quite relaxing (aside from aggressive animals and the occasional bandits). There’s plenty to do, such as hunting, gathering, fishing, farming, animal husbandry, tree felling, as well as building and decoration, managing villagers’ jobs and statuses, and building your dynasty. What’s more, they are currently in a closed beta testing multiplayer with a new map! Highly recommended!