Playing Co-op games with a friend of mine, mostly derpy games so we can laugh at it. Playing Res 5 right now, got stuck for hours on a boss, until we found out we can cheat with a rocket launcher...
10 grenade shells, 5 full tanks of napalm, 4 grenades, and about 400 rounds of bullets did nothing. But 1 rocket..
Criminal Girls: Invite Only. Okay, once you get over the creepiness of the games 'Motivation' system (I can take it as the joke it pretty much is, but yeah, it's kind of horrifying.), this game has writing that is far better then a game like this has the right to have. That last stretch of game I made it through was wonderfully written and executed.
I'll have to add that to my IGC. I looked at it and thought "nah". But it's (SPOILER) not technically free so I might as well make the most of my subscription. I've added Transistor, heard that's pretty good but I'm not sure it's for me if it involves too much tactics. Will have to get around to playing inFamous First Light as well once I've finished what I'm currently playing. Which is what this thread is about, so let me get right back on topic!Originally Posted by Loony BoB
You too, huh?
- Grand Theft Auto V.
I made a bit more progress today, and I'm around 35% done according to the last save. Whether that's just for the main story or all the side stuff as well, I don't know. I'm just focusing on the story though. Determined to complete a GTA! I've played III, Vice City, San Andreas and IV but completed none of them. Always ended up getting bored or stuck. Out of all of them I'm probably having the most fun with V.
- Persona 3 Portable
I was playing this last time I posted, but since then I haven't played it much. I picked it up again last night, and I'm halfway through. The story feels like it's just about starting to come together now, so I look forward to uncovering the mystery.
- Resident Evil Re-remake
This is a good remake. It captures the essence of the original game perfectly. The atmosphere, the door / lift animations, the camera angles, the type writers. This IS Resident Evil! I've been a bit heavy on the use of the ink ribbons though, and tonight I had to redo a section so I had an ink ribbon to use in a new location I come to. Before I got there after doing loads but didn't have a ribbon to save, then I died.
- DriveClub
I was going to get the PS4 bundle at launch...then the game was delayed.
So I thought I'd wait for the PS+ version...that was a lie.
Because of that I'd been contemplating not buying it at all. But with PS+ you can buy the "PS+ Edition Upgrade" (...) for £19.99. With the 10% off Sony was offering a few weeks back I got it for £17.99. I'm glad I bought it in the end. I don't tend to play many racing games (the last one I played was Burnout Paradise) but I'm having fun with it. I'm still not sure I forgive Evolution for making this over a new MotorStorm, though! Hopefully they get a chance to make another one, if they somehow manage to get back on track (SPOILER)no pun intended after the poor DriveClub launch.
Last edited by fat_moogle; 02-09-2015 at 01:53 AM.
I finally got back to Counter-Strike: GO to see what it looks like @ 144Hz and I gotta say, I'm really impressed with where the game stands right now. It's pretty much the Counter-Strike I hoped it would be at launch but with all the great online framework Valve has learned from actively supporting Dota and Team Fortress.
I also started Civilization: Beyond Earth and it's a ton of fun so far.
Also still playing Grey Goo and Dota 2. It's awesome seeing classic PC genres thriving with all the polish of these new and ongoing titles.
It's worth it to "buy" the free games in the IGC even if you don't download them, that way you still have the free license after Sony removes them from the monthly rotation. You can then download them whenever. Rogue Legacy is stellar, especially on Vita. It has that "one more run" addictiveness. Drive Club is a pretty phenomenal racer, I can only imagine what a new MotorStorm would be like with that engineI'll have to add that to my IGC. I looked at it and thought "nah". But it's (SPOILER) not technically free so I might as well make the most of my subscription. I've added Transistor, heard that's pretty good but I'm not sure it's for me if it involves too much tactics. Will have to get around to playing inFamous First Light as well once I've finished what I'm currently playing. Which is what this thread is about, so let me get right back on topic!You too, huh?
- Grand Theft Auto V.
I made a bit more progress today, and I'm around 35% done according to the last save. Whether that's just for the main story or all the side stuff as well, I don't know. I'm just focusing on the story though. Determined to complete a GTA! I've played III, Vice City, San Andreas and IV but completed none of them. Always ended up getting bored or stuck. Out of all of them I'm probably having the most fun with V.
- Persona 3 Portable
I was playing this last time I posted, but since then I haven't played it much. I picked it up again last night, and I'm halfway through. The story feels like it's just about starting to come together now, so I look forward to uncovering the mystery.
- Resident Evil Re-remake
This is a good remake. It captures the essence of the original game perfectly. The atmosphere, the door / lift animations, the camera angles, the type writers. This IS Resident Evil! I've been a bit heavy on the use of the ink ribbons though, and tonight I had to redo a section so I had an ink ribbon to use in a new location I come to. Before I got there after doing loads but didn't have a ribbon to save, then I died.
- DriveClub
I was going to get the PS4 bundle at launch...then the game was delayed.
So I thought I'd wait for the PS+ version...that was a lie.
Because of that I'd been contemplating not buying it at all. But with PS+ you can buy the "PS+ Edition Upgrade" (...) for £19.99. With the 10% off Sony was offering a few weeks back I got it for £17.99. I'm glad I bought it in the end. I don't tend to play many racing games (the last one I played was Burnout Paradise) but I'm having fun with it. I'm still not sure I forgive Evolution for making this over a new MotorStorm, though! Hopefully they get a chance to make another one, if they somehow manage to get back on track (SPOILER)no pun intended after the poor DriveClub launch.. I also need to get around to playing Infamous First Light.
Currently playing Super Mario 64 for the first time ever (I picked up the DS version).
Overall, I like it. I can definitely see why a lot of people love the game. That said, it does have some odd design choices.
Turning can be really difficult. Since Mario has to actually take time to turn around, and will walk in a brief arc while turning, precision turns can be incredibly difficult, which is very frustrating on levels like Lethal Lava Land.
The adapted N64 controls also mean that it can be difficult to align Mario to any angle, as the analog stick just isn't quite smooth enough sometimes.
There are also some annoyances with the camera, as there have been in all of the 3D Mario games I've played, but I actually find that this game has one of the best cameras in the series. It freely rotates and can be set fairly easily to most angles.
The DS version has its own quirks as well. The new stars added in the DS version are really well integrated (although the new character system is a little awkward). The DS map can be very annoying, as not only does it show you where stars are, but it also makes them flash constantly, which is distracting and makes it impossible to ignore the feature. This was much better done on the Red Coins, where you have the option to see them on the map or not by talking to the Bob-omb Buddies.
That said, I really like the overall structure of the game, and I think that is what the game does best. Revisiting the worlds constantly and finding more and more in each one makes them feel better than the one-off worlds in most games. You get to really know each level, it's quirks and hidden secrets, and you enjoy hunting down a tricky star or two, or discovering something you hadn't known before. And, while the star structure can be limiting sometimes (Big Boo's Haunt, for example, where you HAVE to get the first star to unlock half the level), but for the most part, it's non-linear enough that it really rewards exploration. I tend to avoid the main star for the objective my first time into the level, and just explore to see what else I can find. Usually I'll be collecting the 100 Coins when I stumble into some little hidden alcove or something that leads to one of the later stars, and that is always a cool feeling.
It's a great little game. Not the best game, and still not as good as Super Mario World, but I would definitely rate it among the highest of the 3D Mario titles.
My friend Delzethin is currently running a GoFundMe account to pay for some extended medical troubles he's had. He's had chronic issues and lifetime troubles that have really crippled his career opportunities, and he's trying to get enough funding to get back to a stable medical situation. If you like his content, please support his GoFundMe, or even just contribute to his Patreon.
He can really use a hand with this, and any support you can offer is appreciated.
FOUND A GAME CALLED STYLE SAVVY MUCH FUN
Finally playing my favorite game again after a few year hiatus. It's good to be back home.
Portal Runner. Was looking for something to kill time with while commuting and got hooked beyond hope.
Well, you still have three spots left in your top 100.
Interestingly, Style Savvy is one of the very few IPs to have two songs in Smash Bros. 4, but no stage, items, or other representation.
My friend Delzethin is currently running a GoFundMe account to pay for some extended medical troubles he's had. He's had chronic issues and lifetime troubles that have really crippled his career opportunities, and he's trying to get enough funding to get back to a stable medical situation. If you like his content, please support his GoFundMe, or even just contribute to his Patreon.
He can really use a hand with this, and any support you can offer is appreciated.
Yeah, the DS version is not as fun to play as it is on the N64. The turning circle can definitely take some getting used to as it was one of the first games to use an analogue stick in a 3D environment. There are some nice touches on the DS version but is far more enjoyable playing the original.
Still with XII. Ended the Pharos's Substerra and Shadowseer hunt (I'll be dreaming of black orbs the rest of the week
Saya no Uta. Just got to the first ending. It's the most psychedelic thing I have ever read. Just... wow.
Mega Man 2
God I suck at these games!
God I love these games!
But on the N64, you can't play as Luigi or Yoshi, who are both clearly superior to Mario.Yeah, the DS version is not as fun to play as it is on the N64. The turning circle can definitely take some getting used to as it was one of the first games to use an analogue stick in a 3D environment. There are some nice touches on the DS version but is far more enjoyable playing the original.
I'm starting to burn out a little on this game. The later levels get a little frustrating with the amount of instant death pits. Took me forever to get 100 Stars on Tiny-Huge Islands. I currently have 8 stars in the first 13 levels, so I'm nearly done, but I don't know that I want to take on the last two. Especially since I'll probably have to go through more Bowser levels, which are my least favorite part of the game. Then there's the rest of the Secret Stars, and I'm just not sure it's worth it.
Still, fun game overall, I think I just hit a burn-out point with it.
My friend Delzethin is currently running a GoFundMe account to pay for some extended medical troubles he's had. He's had chronic issues and lifetime troubles that have really crippled his career opportunities, and he's trying to get enough funding to get back to a stable medical situation. If you like his content, please support his GoFundMe, or even just contribute to his Patreon.
He can really use a hand with this, and any support you can offer is appreciated.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
