Bloodporne Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 4 hours ago, gamer.tv said: I’ve beaten Quelaag. No shame but I was going to use the summon Mildred...and noticed that there were some player summons available. Suffice to say, I took her on with three other characters which made me feel more like the weak kid that kicks someone on the ground after the bullies have done the hard work, but the boss is done! Now to get back to Firelink Shrine, level up some more, upgrade my Claymore and then I’m trying to decide between a return to Darkroot and the door, or Sen’s fortress. The Quelaag theme is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaseknox Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I’ve been playing Cyberpunk 2077 since it came out, and I’m 60 hours into it now. I’m on the final act of the story, but I still have a lot of side stuff to do. As much as I’ve been enjoying it, I kind of want to wrap it up soon so that I can move onto something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Playing Persona 5 and planning to start Ghost of Tsushima tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Started FFIX. Since FF is going back to a medieval setting I thought I'd play it in prep. This is definitely closer to the lighthearted DQ/FF4/FF5 'fantasy' though, which I appreciate too. I'm using the Moguri Mod, playing in 4k on my TV. The AI upscaled art pops really nicely. Enough to feel like I'm stepping back to the 360/PS3 era instead of the PS1. That's huge, if you stop to think about it. I get to experience this game for the first time with it looking like this... really glad I waited all these years. The translation is really bothering me though. Or the writing in general. I can't tell which it is. It doesn't hold up, at least not in the opening hour. The game tries to be playful and silly, but can miss the mark very hard at times ('okay then, you're my slave now'). What was the first fight even about? There's some objectifying quips about a princess getting kidnapped. You chase her, knowing its her, then she says: 'Fine, I'll reveal my true identity to you. I am the princess after all. (no shit) Please kidnap me. You don't know this, but I've been training for this moment to be captured.' Like I said, somethings off. Hopefully with time it gets better. I'll stick with it, since there's still a ton of surface level charm here, and I trust the characters will get better with time (the knight guy seems okay). But it's a really poor opening for a FF beyond the presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 hours ago, crispy4000 said: Hopefully with time it gets better. I'll stick with it, since there's still a ton of surface level charm here, and I trust the characters will get better with time (the knight guy seems okay). But it's a really poor opening for a FF beyond the presentation. It's the best Playstation Final Fantasy game (aside from FFT) so it will get better. "The Knight Guy" Somewhere @Paperclyp is screaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: It's the best Playstation Final Fantasy game (aside from FFT) so it will get better. "The Knight Guy" Somewhere @Paperclyp is screaming. miss my Steiner icon I replayed IX when it came out on switch. The time speed up features make it so much more playable today. I don’t remember the translation being so bad, but I’m sure it is. It really does have some good characters though, and it makes me understand some people’s quibbles with like the materia system allowing any character to be any class. There is something to knowing Vivi will be your mage throughout and so on. One thing that struck me is that IX kind of lacks great side content other than the card game. The world felt small to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualhunter Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 30 minutes ago, Paperclyp said: miss my Steiner icon I replayed IX when it came out on switch. The time speed up features make it so much more playable today. I don’t remember the translation being so bad, but I’m sure it is. It really does have some good characters though, and it makes me understand some people’s quibbles with like the materia system allowing any character to be any class. There is something to knowing Vivi will be your mage throughout and so on. One thing that struck me is that IX kind of lacks great side content other than the card game. The world felt small to me. Yeah, the bonus features make getting rare steals from bosses much easier. To me it wasn't that the world was small but that it was empty. After you get off the starting continent you'd think there would be a ton of new places to explore but most of the world is empty. A lot of the exploring of the world is for Chocobo Hot and Cold rather than the main story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 26 minutes ago, dualhunter said: Yeah, the bonus features make getting rare steals from bosses much easier. To me it wasn't that the world was small but that it was empty. After you get off the starting continent you'd think there would be a ton of new places to explore but most of the world is empty. A lot of the exploring of the world is for Chocobo Hot and Cold rather than the main story. I agree. And I guess because it's empty it feels small to me too. It's a series of vignettes rather than a world. But I still love the game. It just didn't hold up as well as I had remembered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I got Doom (2016) because it was like $6 on PSN, and hot damn is it a lot of fun. I’ve only played through the first three levels but I love the interplay between the guns, glory kills, and chainsaw, and the overall design/pace of each area is phenomenal. The only thing that sucks so far is that I haven’t been able to find any secrets, but maybe that’s because I still need to unlock some suit abilities (like the double jump)? Still having a great time with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualhunter Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 41 minutes ago, Chris- said: I got Doom (2016) because it was like $6 on PSN, and hot damn is it a lot of fun. I’ve only played through the first three levels but I love the interplay between the guns, glory kills, and chainsaw, and the overall design/pace of each area is phenomenal. The only thing that sucks so far is that I haven’t been able to find any secrets, but maybe that’s because I still need to unlock some suit abilities (like the double jump)? Still having a great time with it though. Check your map for ? icons and look around the area where the icon is, though keep in mind that there could be something just outside one room that you get to from another room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 minute ago, dualhunter said: Check your map for ? icons and look around the area where the icon is, though keep in mind that there could be something just outside one room that you get to from another room. Good to know. I honestly haven't even been using the map, because the levels are designed so well you just have a feel for where to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, Chris- said: I got Doom (2016) because it was like $6 on PSN, and hot damn is it a lot of fun. I’ve only played through the first three levels but I love the interplay between the guns, glory kills, and chainsaw, and the overall design/pace of each area is phenomenal. The only thing that sucks so far is that I haven’t been able to find any secrets, but maybe that’s because I still need to unlock some suit abilities (like the double jump)? Still having a great time with it though. I loved Doom so much, bar a few harder parts - it was a joy. I need to buy Eternal soon. I’ve played some more Dark Souls remastered (farming to get the Crest of Artorias) and some Rocket League. Playing the board game Pandemic later tonight so probably no more games until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I started playing Night Call again. I have it installed still and though why don't I just beat it and uninstall it. Whatever beating this game entails anyway. Still pretty cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 So...killed the Blacksmith next to Darkroot. It was an accident and then a reaction. Here’s hoping by 6+ Claymore can carry me for a while until I work out what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Taking a break from Cyberpunk because I have some audio glitches that are pissing me off. Certain characters just don’t voice their dialogue anymore. So got a hair up my ass to replay FVII original recipe. Also started Control. Not that far in but uh doesn’t really grab me so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Omori is the best game that none of you seem to be playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaseknox Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, Nokt said: Omori is the best game that none of you seem to be playing. I would be playing it if it was available for the PS4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 48 minutes ago, Phaseknox said: I would be playing it if it was available for the PS4. Looks like there has been some development issues in the past with the kickstarter, but given its success on steam hopefully it will hit the other platforms soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Interview with the Anal Queen on steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 8:37 AM, Keyser_Soze said: It's the best Playstation Final Fantasy game (aside from FFT) so it will get better. "The Knight Guy" Somewhere @Paperclyp is screaming. Nawww, FFVI is the best by a long shot. Its one of the best, most complete RPG's ever made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Finally started Ni no Kuni II. I'm not sure I'm going to stick with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I have a few games for the Wii U that I want to finish before I try to sell it off on eBay for essentially pennies lol. Right now I'm playing the first Bayonetta and it is soooooo much fun. It's like Devil May Cry on crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: Nawww, FFVI is the best by a long shot. Its one of the best, most complete RPG's ever made. I'd consider that a SNES game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: I'd consider that a SNES game. Yeah, i skimmed and saw best and FFIX in one post. I became shocked and was unable to make sense of much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 23 minutes ago, BloodyHell said: Yeah, i skimmed and saw best and FFIX in one post. I became shocked and was unable to make sense of much else. Yeah @best3444 confuses me sometimes too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Joe said: Right now I'm playing the first Bayonetta and it is soooooo much fun. It's like Devil May Cry on crack. Those games were so fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Slug said: Finally started Ni no Kuni II. I'm not sure I'm going to stick with it... I don’t blame you. I bailed before beating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyHell Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: I don’t blame you. I bailed before beating it. It was bad, which was a shame because I really enjoy the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 18 hours ago, Slug said: Those games were so fun. It's soooo much fun. I am absolutely loving the original, so I can't imagine how the second one will be that much better, but I am excited to find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Thought I'd share a snap of Moguri mod. Not bad for a game released 20 years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I’ve played a bit more Link’s Awakening today, beating the Angler dungeon. It’s a really charming game - and the Zelda loop (the older style) is so satisfying to play. I'm aiming to see the game through in the next two weeks and then I think I’ll put all my attention into Hades. I struggle with having more than one game on the go at a time and with Dark Souls and Zelda, I’m at capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I jumped into FFIX after Hades because I just really wanted something relaxing and turn based. Yeah, it's probably smart to beat Link's Awakening first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Finished Hades for the first time yesterday with the Rail gun. Made the game a hell of a lot easier... gonn continue playing with the rest of the weapons as well. Also started Ass. Creed Odyssey back up, trying to get back into that. Also will continue Godfall and get that off my plater as well... it also gives me a reason to turn on my PS5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Either I don't like 2D Sonic as much as I thought I did or a lot of the level design in Mania is just designed to piss me off. Should hopefully finish this up tonight, but haven't had a great time in the later half of the stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Playing lots of AC:Valhalla -- Probably 30-40% done. I was really enjoying some of the new takes on the series early in the game -- but my enthusiasm is waning the more I play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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