OT: The All-Purpose Video Game Thread: Part II

[romba]

I bet there will be another Uncharted someday. Too profitable.

Yea definitely. The scenery is second to none in the series and the acting is off the charts. It'll probably take place in between some of the current games and will be Drake telling his grandkids about his heydey

 

[Edge]

There's a little bit of tedium with RDR2 but I don't think its too much and frankly I think the downsides of avoiding the tedium aren't too bad. For example, if you are crafting special ammo, such as split point bullets, you have to set up your camp and literally press and hold X and then watch the animation.... to craft ONE bullet. It's like a six second ordeal. Trying to do 200 bullets to fill up your ammo takes all day. Same with food - if you hunt and gather meat, you have to actually cook it over a fire before being able to eat it and replenish your health. Typically, you may have gathered meat from 4-5 different animals and each animal might net you 3-5 pieces of raw meat in your inventory. Well, you've gotta go through the whole animation cycle for each piece that you cook, then you have to back out and select the meat from the next animal, and go through 3-5 more animation cycles. Tedious is a good word for that.

Not gonna lie, this whole paragraph does absolutely nothing for me.

I'm the first to admit that I tend to play games as a smuggler (gathering and hoarding a ton of supplies and then selling them in towns), but what you described is too much even for me.

 

[mas0764]

Not gonna lie, this whole paragraph does absolutely nothing for me.

I'm the first to admit that I tend to play games as a smuggler (gathering and hoarding a ton of supplies and then selling them in towns), but what you described is too much even for me.

It does nothing for anybody, it's a bad design choice even if you want to make the game slow paced.

But I am saying the game is still very worth it, especially if the first one is high on your all time game list.

 

[McRanger]

Not gonna lie, this whole paragraph does absolutely nothing for me.

I'm the first to admit that I tend to play games as a smuggler (gathering and hoarding a ton of supplies and then selling them in towns), but what you described is too much even for me.

I remember after the freedom of GTA3 being so irrationally annoyed at having to drive around and collect money in Vice City.

Then by San Andreas I was making sure my character worked out regularly and ate a balanced diet so his blood sugar level didn't get too high.

 

[Edge]

I remember after the freedom of GTA3 being so irrationally annoyed at having to drive around and collect money in Vice City.

Then by San Andreas I was making sure my character worked out regularly and ate a balanced diet so his blood sugar level didn't get too high.

Funny, Vice City I enjoyed.

GTA: Diabetes? Not so much.

 

[Overcast]

Okay, reading this thread has got me wondering, should I purchase a gaming system, if so, which one, and what (3) games would you purchase first? I have been out of video games for about 8 years and have a young baby at home currently so not A LOT of time to sit around playing but wouldn't mind the occasional session when I have the time.

Get a Switch and Untitled Goose Game. That's about all you need.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Death Stranding day today - anyone playing it yet? I'm looking forward to getting lost in this madness after work today.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Death Stranding day today - anyone playing it yet? I'm looking forward to getting lost in this madness after work today.

I’ve heard some things about it that sound really annoying, I’m not getting it today but I’m definitely going to before the year is over

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I’ve heard some things about it that sound really annoying, I’m not getting it today but I’m definitely going to before the year is over

I think that's comes with the Kojima territory at this point. I'll always be there Day 1 for his games, but understandable that they aren't for everyone. Kojima is the David Lynch of gaming.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

I'm semi interested in Death Stranding but I just can't commit to playing the 40-50 hours+ it would take to complete

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

I think that's comes with the Kojima territory at this point. I'll always be there Day 1 for his games, but understandable that they aren't for everyone. Kojima is the David Lynch of gaming.

I’m all on board for his weird story stuff, but I’ve heard that he’s essentially made like balancing while walking and stuff like that an active mechanic in this one

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I’m all on board for his weird story stuff, but I’ve heard that he’s essentially made like balancing while walking and stuff like that an active mechanic in this one

Yeah from the gameplay videos I've been watching it seems that weight management is a key aspect of this game. I feel like it's just something that I'll get used to after playing it for awhile.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Yeah from the gameplay videos I've been watching it seems that weight management is a key aspect of this game. I feel like it's just something that I'll get used to after playing it for awhile.

Exactly, it’s something that’s giving me a pause, but I’m sure it’ll be less of a thing for me once I get it and play it

 

[Edge]

About 90 percent through The Outer Worlds. It's on hold while I am out of the country on business.

Also started a different little game called The Afterparty -

For those with dark senses of humor, who like old-school gaming, it's fun.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

So Death Stranding, to me at least, is ADDICTING, but you gotta go in with a certain mindset in order to enjoy it. Yes, there are action elements to this game, but that's not the main point of it. It's an experience like nothing else I've ever played.

And @GeorgeKaplan , you get used to the balancing mechanics fairly easily, on top of the fact that you unlock equipment and stats to help you get a better balance.

 

[Edge]

Amazon has it for $44.99. You think it will be around $30 on BF? I heard this year's version is not much of an upgrade so I can certainly hold off a month.

So Walmart has already announced their Black Friday deals and NHL 20 will be $30.

That means a digital copy will likely be that price as well, depending on your preference.

Walmart is a client of mine, so I would advise checking in-store as well. Sometimes you can find a deal where you can bundle some things and save — if you prefer physical copies of games.

 

[broadwayblue]

So Walmart has already announced their Black Friday deals and NHL 20 will be $30.

That means a digital copy will likely be that price as well, depending on your preference.

Walmart is a client of mine, so I would advise checking in-store as well. Sometimes you can find a deal where you can bundle some things and save — if you prefer physical copies of games.

Thanks. I was able to grab a physical copy a couple weeks back on Amazon for $37.99...thought that was a decent deal. My 5 year old nephew was visiting last weekend and saw it sitting on my AV rack so he asked to play. He and my daughter played together on rookie mode as their first ever experience on a game console. My daughter's first goal was scored on a backhander by Chytil.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

The latest Fire Emblem is honestly so good. Like...amazing in every way that FE was already an great franchise.

The only issue it had when it first came out was the fact that, if you even remotely stayed on top of every mechanic in the school, you would steamroll even the hardest difficulty.

Also love Three Houses. You ever try maddening mode? I haven't had time yet but I've heard it takes hours to beat a single chapter.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

The latest Fire Emblem is honestly so good. Like...amazing in every way that FE was already an great franchise.

The only issue it had when it first came out was the fact that, if you even remotely stayed on top of every mechanic in the school, you would steamroll even the hardest difficulty.

I'm a first timer on fire emblem. Any tips? I did the mission where you have to go up against the other two houses in the beginning and it seemed way harder than I thought it should have been.

 

[Salvage21]

Age of empires 2 definitive edition Does it ever bring me back..

 

[Edge]

My cautious optimism feels empowered with some of the early reviews of Jedi Fallen Order.

Seems to be nestled comfortably in that 8-9 range.

 

[Mac n Gs]

My cautious optimism feels empowered with some of the early reviews of Jedi Fallen Order.

Seems to be nestled comfortably in that 8-9 range.

Edge, pls:

I hate that I'm being tempted to get the new Star Wars game. Someone convince me otherwise.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Jedi Fallen order is Star Wars meets Dark Souls meets Uncharted. Definitely very different than I thought it was going to be but I'm enjoying it so far.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Jedi Fallen order is Star Wars meets Dark Souls meets Uncharted. Definitely very different than I thought it was going to be but I'm enjoying it so far.

That is a combination that reallllly appeals to me.

Don't make me buy an EA game please.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

That is a combination that reallllly appeals to me.

Don't make me buy an EA game please.

Think of it this way, if people show EA that single player games are what they want, maybe they'll actually take notice. Plus, it's made by Respawn who are great.