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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Mad Max 2015. I've been burned by movie-tie-in games in the past, so I was skeptical going into this.

Man, I'm glad to be proven wrong. This game was literally a blast. The wasteland, the car combat, and the melee combat were fun to explore and play.

It can get repetitive, but I didn't mind it. Upgrading the magnum opus, improving allied strongholds, and making Max into a road warrior was just so much fun.

If you like the mad max franchise, you might want to give this one a whirl. Also Dinki-Di is the best doggo.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I just made it to the Iron Keep in Dark Souls 2. Every year or two ill play through the entire Dark Souls series trying out new builds. I'm doing a dex based power stance build this time. I've never done power standing in DS2 before and so far it's going well. I'm using the falchion and scimitar right now, but am likely going to try out rapiers. I did a powerstance rapiers build in Elden Ring and it was incredibly OP but very fun still. Once I get to DS3 I'll go with an INT build, for some reason I've never done that in DS3.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m currently replaying DS3. Just got to Irithyll a couple nights ago. Currently running GUGS until I’ve got the stats for FUGS (my personal favourite weapon in the game)

I’ve tried getting into DS2 many times and just haven’t been enjoying it ever. Not sure what to do, I want to like the game and I want to 100% it like I have with other FS games. Hopefully one day it’ll click for me

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

DS2 is definitely the odd one of the bunch. I completely understand anyone not getting into it. There's not really anything major that makes it stand out as being different, but like dozens of small differences that add up. There are very interesting builds that keep me coming back to play it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

It sucks too because I’m a huge fan of the other FS games I’ve played. Elden Ring, Dark Souls 1 & 3, and Sekiro are some of my all-time favourites and those four games probably have more playtime than almost any other game, but I just can’t seem to get into the second one. I’ve picked it up so many times and after one play session don’t want to touch it again

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Been continuing my playthrough of bully on ps2 (emulated) since last week. About 35-40% in now. Really enjoying it. Controls are abit clunky and the story can seem a little incoherent at times (eg suddenly a character has disappeared from the school right after doing a mission where he was very much present), but overall it is just alot of fun. Not big on collecting things so wonder what % is needed to complete main story. But got my eyes open to ps2 catalogue now as i never owned this myself and there are lots of gems i have barely or never played before. Was recommended the other ps2-era rockstar games red dead revolver, the warrioes and manhunt last week and i will check those out later.

Intended to play some more neverwinter nights, but didnt find the time. Had a real dnd session tho

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Pokémon Soul Silver on melon DS with my daughter.

Just started Tony Hawk 1+2 remake last night. I had THPS2 on pc, but I don’t have any nostalgia for the first have and those stages are bumming me out. I’m thinking I should just skip it and play the THPS2 sections.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

That’s probably my favourite Pokémon game (along with the original Silver/Gold/Crystal)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I saw the first two Arkham games (in a remaster collection) were $3 on PSN so I bought it and have been tearing the place apart looking for the Riddler's shit in Asylum.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Asylum and City are two of my all-time favourite games

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Started Last of Us Part 1 a few days ago. Surprisingly fun gameplay for something that looks like generic Sony third person game #23 at first glance. Story is of course excellent so far, as expected.

Game also runs much better than when it released so that's good. Still wouldn't call it a good port but it is passable.

However, Monster Hunter Wilds just came out so I'm going to be not-so-patient-gamer for a while.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I finished Part 1 a few weeks ago, absolutely loved it. Enjoy it

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

No Man's Sky -I never played it because of the horrible launch, but the devs have been grinding out new content and fixes. There are still some flaws with base building, glitches, etc. But overall its fun to zone out and explore space.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Path of Exile, they keep adding new content, and a new season started with alternative character builds (ascendancy).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Mirror's Edge, Hades, recently finished Celeste on my new steam deck.

Also a lot of web fishing on my PC

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Neverwinter Nights: there's a new DLC released based on Icewwind Dale which caught my eye so I'm phasing through the beginning campaign first.

I love CRPGs and Dungeons and Dragons but never played this before.

It's OK, plays fine in my PC, Beamdog did the Enhanced Edition treatment on it.

The story is interesting enough but I'm finding that the game is filled with fighting for the sake of it.

I'm not sure I have the patience but I would be interested to try some of the community expansions, someone even remade Eye of the Beholder I & II

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I finished The Roottrees are Dead the other day, really enjoyed it. Chill puzzle game with some nice ui elements

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Prey (2017), killer immersive sim. Reminiscent of System Shock 2 mainly.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Prey is one fantastic game.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Impatient week for me as I'm trying out as many demos as I can during Steam Next Fest. Will return to Arkane's Prey once it's over, this time for sure I'll finish it!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

MiSide. Not very patient, it came out recently. But it’s I expensive and my partner and I LOVED DDLC.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I've been playing a bunch of PS2 games thanks to PCSX2. It's fucking awesome. I've finished the first Sly Cooper and I'm halfway through the second now. I'm super excited to play the third one again (the last time I played it I was probably 10-11 years old).

I've also been making my way through the Jak & Daxter games cause of course. After that I'm probably gonna play through the Ratchet& Clank games cause I never did.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Those are on my to-play list for ps2-games as well!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

PCSX2 has support for RetroAchievements and it’s a lot of fun if you’re into that kind of thing.

I’ve been playing through my library and it feels great to explore the games deeply going for achievements.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I'm currently addicted to Necesse, is a really good settlement builder + dungeon explorer (it's like Terraria and Core keeper had a child) it's still in early access but have a lot of content, is planned to launch this year.

The big thing about this game is that your villagers can work for you on your farm and organizing your items, crafting items and so on...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I discovered Brutal Wolfenstein (a Doom II mod that replicates and enhances Wolfenstein 3D) so I've been slaughtering nazi scum for a while.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sounds awesome. Definitely going to check this one out

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Marvels Midnight Suns. Really wish it got a sequel but that's not happening. I really enjoy the hangouts and exploring the grounds. And the cat.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Any game with a cat gets a +2 added to their score automatically. It’s the rules

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Very good girl cat! She leveled all my characters!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I love some black cat love. My black cat gives me my motivation most days

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