What games are you currently playing?
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Jairus
Author of FFVII: Lifestream & FFVII: Reflections
I'm playing Diablo. I've actually finished Diablo II but never played the first one until now. I'm using the Beezelbub mod, which adds some nice tweaks and extras like D2's stashes, running in town, extra classes, and more. Playing as a Warrior for my first run and I like it so far. I also am making my way through FFVII's PC version as I write my novelization since I'm also working on a mod for it which, among other things, includes a script revision based on many (but not all) of my dialogue changes from the story.
Cthulhu
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Just finished Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak or something; it's been on my wishlist for a long time but it's always been pretty steep in prices and not often on sale. I think I got it for 15 in the end.
...which is about as much as it's worth TBH, at a stretch. The graphics are dated and the singleplayer is short (it's showing 9 hours of play on Steam but I don't think I've played for that long), not much of a replay value unless you're into multiplayer and the reviews are not too thrilled about the MP.
On the plus side, it's got a compelling storyline, you really feel like you're on a lone expedition with a carrier on tracks in the desert and for that it's an enjoyable game, I had trouble putting it down because it just keeps going. It's got something of a survival aspect to it as well (like the original Homeworld games) in that you take your leftover units and resources with you - meaning you're at a huge disadvantage if you've lost units in previous levels. But, the difficulty level is not too bad (I believe they toned it down compared to Homeworld which was hecking difficult IIRC) so it's not too bad.
Have to agree with one reviewer though, after the first couple levels the game becomes highly reactive - you're constantly under attack and don't really get time to settle in. It's also lacking in things like formations (even if you can move and orient your fleet in a certain way, you're stuck with the default formation, meaning your repair crew is somewhere in the back and long range dudes are a bit too far away. Some micromanagement / grouping can sort that out but it's not ideal) and other modern-day strategy game quality of life things.
Anyway, back to XIV
. The MSQ of 'sbringers is a fucking drag.
...which is about as much as it's worth TBH, at a stretch. The graphics are dated and the singleplayer is short (it's showing 9 hours of play on Steam but I don't think I've played for that long), not much of a replay value unless you're into multiplayer and the reviews are not too thrilled about the MP.
On the plus side, it's got a compelling storyline, you really feel like you're on a lone expedition with a carrier on tracks in the desert and for that it's an enjoyable game, I had trouble putting it down because it just keeps going. It's got something of a survival aspect to it as well (like the original Homeworld games) in that you take your leftover units and resources with you - meaning you're at a huge disadvantage if you've lost units in previous levels. But, the difficulty level is not too bad (I believe they toned it down compared to Homeworld which was hecking difficult IIRC) so it's not too bad.
Have to agree with one reviewer though, after the first couple levels the game becomes highly reactive - you're constantly under attack and don't really get time to settle in. It's also lacking in things like formations (even if you can move and orient your fleet in a certain way, you're stuck with the default formation, meaning your repair crew is somewhere in the back and long range dudes are a bit too far away. Some micromanagement / grouping can sort that out but it's not ideal) and other modern-day strategy game quality of life things.
Anyway, back to XIV
. The MSQ of 'sbringers is a fucking drag.
Ghost X
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- Recently played Carcassonne, where you try and accumulate points by placing down and completing features like roads and towns and churches and people, etc. I think the game is fun with more players. I played both a two and three player round. I think I enjoy games like this involving spatial intelligence and little else, since I think it is my super power 
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- https://youvegotcrabs.com/ <-- Played that yesterday. Highly recommend. Involves trying to get 4 identical cards and signalling your team mate that this is the case, before others do, or pointing out that others have 4 identical cards before their team mate does to get points. Incorrect guesses and detections by the opposition cause you to lose points. Lots of opportunities for amusement, as fake signals and other tactics are deployed to attempt to throw off your opponent. I'm pretty shit at these kinds of games, but somehow managed to win the first round. Lost the second round as my team mate wasn't detecting my signals, and I couldn't decipher my opponent's signals. The folks who made this game also made a game called Bears Vs Babies, which I didn't enjoy very much. They also made at least one other game, I think, but I don't think I've played it.
- Also played Slapzi. Can be amusing at times like when the cue card is something like "Fits in your pocket" and someone slaps down "Fire Truck", but I imagine that'd get old quick (along with playing the game itself). You have double sided cards with something on both sides, so remembering 10 different things (as you start out with 5 cards), their features, and where they are in your hand is a bit difficult (at least it was for me
). There's also the Slapzi card, where it is basically a free for all of who can get rid of a card the quickest, where people slap down their empty hand accidentally instead as a reflex action. Comes down to speed of comprehension and speed of movement, and I'm a bit slow on the uptake at the best of times .
.- https://youvegotcrabs.com/ <-- Played that yesterday. Highly recommend. Involves trying to get 4 identical cards and signalling your team mate that this is the case, before others do, or pointing out that others have 4 identical cards before their team mate does to get points. Incorrect guesses and detections by the opposition cause you to lose points. Lots of opportunities for amusement, as fake signals and other tactics are deployed to attempt to throw off your opponent. I'm pretty shit at these kinds of games, but somehow managed to win the first round. Lost the second round as my team mate wasn't detecting my signals, and I couldn't decipher my opponent's signals
. The folks who made this game also made a game called Bears Vs Babies, which I didn't enjoy very much. They also made at least one other game, I think, but I don't think I've played it.- Also played Slapzi. Can be amusing at times like when the cue card is something like "Fits in your pocket" and someone slaps down "Fire Truck", but I imagine that'd get old quick (along with playing the game itself). You have double sided cards with something on both sides, so remembering 10 different things (as you start out with 5 cards), their features, and where they are in your hand is a bit difficult (at least it was for me
). There's also the Slapzi card, where it is basically a free for all of who can get rid of a card the quickest, where people slap down their empty hand accidentally instead as a reflex action. Comes down to speed of comprehension and speed of movement, and I'm a bit slow on the uptake at the best of times .
Clement Rage
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Resident Evil 2 Remake. Got bit (wounded) in the opening sequence. Sorry Claire, you're infected.
I was expecting some kind of grapple mechanic when a zombie got close, the lack of one makes things pretty dangerous.
I was expecting some kind of grapple mechanic when a zombie got close, the lack of one makes things pretty dangerous.
agustjandraacademy
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Keveh Kins
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Finished up Valkyria Chronicles (which was awesome) and I'm on to trying my hand yet again at Dark Souls
Clement Rage
Pro Adventurer
Still Resident Evil 2. Enjoying it a lot.
Secret passage was a bit weird, though. In the original it led to the chief's secret torture dungeon, in this one it leads to... the parking lot?
Also, thank you Sherry, for being amazingly unhelpful in letting Birkin sneak up behind me.
Didn't die beyond the once, since the start, I'm being super careful, but constantly running on edge of running out of ammunition and curatives.
Also, thank you Sherry, for being amazingly unhelpful in letting Birkin sneak up behind me.
Didn't die beyond the once, since the start, I'm being super careful, but constantly running on edge of running out of ammunition and curatives.
lithiumkatana17
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Just started a cute little platformer I downloaded a while back during a playstation sale called Child of Light.
LicoriceAllsorts
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Fire Emblem 3 Houses
Erotic Materia
[CONFUSED SCREAMING]
Just started the newest God of War game yesterday. It's good so far, but fuck me, it is merciless.
LNK
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I love the soundtrack
Ariga
Sephiroth's Best Friend
I'm playing FFXV at the moment (the royal edition). I'm really enjoying it. I've played it before and I'm just trying to pass time until FFVII Remake comes out tbh. I do wish the imperials would stop jumping down on me every few minutes though.
"Imperials above!" Urgh. Go away imperials...
"Imperials above!" Urgh. Go away imperials...
lithiumkatana17
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I once had, no kidding, SIX SHIPS of Imperials drop down on me (AT NIGHT) while I was doing a hunt. So not only did I have daemons popping out of the ground while battling whatever monster I was trying to kill, these mofos kept showing up every few minutes and it was annoying as hell.
Later in the game when I was leveled up extremely high, I'd just wait until they all dropped to the ground before I threw an overpowered Thundara flask at em and they fried. They're easy to farm, I'll give em that.
LicoriceAllsorts
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Fire Emblem Three House. I haven't loved a game this much since FFVII (OG). Tactics style games usually bore me but I'm loving the gameplay, and the voice acting is truly outstanding.
