Author Topic: What are you playing? (Read 4355322 times)

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #16920 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:42:07 PM »

honestly genre mashing has been going on so long its not worth arguing about

Himu · « **Reply #16921 on:** July 17, 2012, 01:15:23 PM »

Comparing it to Skyrim is dumb, I agree, but it was the only thing I could think of in the late hours of the night since they're both first person and by a lot of people both considered rpgs.

Himu · « **Reply #16922 on:** July 17, 2012, 01:53:45 PM »

Well, people advertise and celebrate DX due to its number of options and it being BEST RPG OF ALL TIME (tm) so I didn't think that was really out of the question. I like the game, but I was expecting an rpg, and the more I play the more it is exposing itself to not be that. Doesn't help that people like BORYS call the games rpgs.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #16923 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:09:06 PM »

It's a story-driven, stealth-action game with some RPG elements and quests, just like the first two games in the series. It's not an open-world, play-any-way-you-want RPG.

Himu · « **Reply #16924 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:11:18 PM »

Oh, so the stealth action is the main draw? People always tout DX as being an rpg, so I figured it wasn't a focus but more of a play style you could go for. Kind of like how I choose to play stealth characters in games like Skyrim but sometimes switch to a mage/melee character to make things refreshing.

I'm in China in DX, how long until I beat it?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #16925 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:15:11 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on July 17, 2012, 02:11:18 PM

Oh, so the stealth action is the main draw? People always tout DX as being an rpg, so I figured it wasn't a focus but more of a play style you could go for.

Well, you CAN play a more offensively-oriented character, but the game, and the game series, has always been built around stealth. Player choice is built more around making decision in certain instances, or killing bosses before they even know you're in the area.

And why does "RPG" have to equal "like Skyrim"? There's a ton of variation within the genre.

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I'm in China in DX, how long until I beat it?

Getting to China is maybe the halfway point.

Himu · « **Reply #16926 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:18:31 PM »

My aspergers sense is tingling.

demi · « **Reply #16927 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:22:30 PM »

This game isnt an RPG, and it's awesome

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #16928 on:** July 17, 2012, 02:46:23 PM »

Human Revolution was probably my GOTY 2011. Totally awesome game.

cool breeze · « **Reply #16929 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:09:26 PM »

It was mine.

And I thought it worked fine as a shooter. You have to flank enemies and use cover or else you'll be dropped quickly. It's closer to the R6 Vegas games than Splinter Cell where you can't survive a shoot out.

Stealth is way more fun, though.

Eric P · « **Reply #16930 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:12:51 PM »

Ass Creed 2 on PC
Persona 1 on Vita

chronovore · « **Reply #16931 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:35:27 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on July 17, 2012, 12:00:19 AM

Quote from: chronovore on July 16, 2012, 03:49:32 PM
I am feeling an urge to go back and play Red Dead Redemption multiplayer.

Someone stop me, please.

I would be up for some! For old times sake. We still never made 5th Legendary

Yeah, but when you're Legendary 5, people will kick you from the game just out of fearfulness.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #16932 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:49:17 PM »

Fucking Civ 5, I sat down for a second and now it's 00:45

You'd think that I'd learn my lesson after 20 years of playing this shit.

tiesto · « **Reply #16933 on:** July 17, 2012, 09:01:41 PM »

Panzer Zwei - such a great game, I love the whole "world" of the Panzer Dragoon series, and it's a shame that the Saturn can't do the art direction much justice... would love to see a complete HD remix of the original, Zwei, and Saga one day.

Bildi · « **Reply #16934 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:32:52 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on July 17, 2012, 12:40:10 AM

DX:HR is getting boring fast due to lack of variety, lack of quests, and too much emphasis on stealth. I love stealth, but when I play an rpg I want to do things in a multitude of ways. Skyrim kind of renders DX:HR obsolete months after its release due to its very existence.

I thought I'd adore Deus Ex, but I'm just not feeling it for some reason. I usually enjoy really slow games and stealth games, and I enjoy trying to take everyone out stealthily for the most part, but the hub worlds particularly just really seem to drag, especially if you must find every little thing for maximum XP, which is me. Put it down for now near the end of Shanghai.

Himu · « **Reply #16935 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:35:40 PM »

Yeah, the hub world adds almost nothing to the game for me.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #16936 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:54:39 PM »

boss fights were lame- and I dislike stealth- to the games credit stealth wasnt A LOT of the game; I think at the end of the day im just not a big Deus Ex fan

The Sceneman · « **Reply #16937 on:** July 17, 2012, 11:09:22 PM »

Dark Souls is better than Deus Ex, both are miles better than Skyrim. Since people are comparing apples and oranges

Positive Touch · « **Reply #16938 on:** July 17, 2012, 11:28:02 PM »

you guys are free to express your own opinions, as long as you are aware that you suck

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #16939 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:04:45 AM »

Ford cars totally make Coca-Cola obsolete.

Bildi · « **Reply #16940 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:04:02 AM »

Bananas are better than apples and oranges. DX:HR is more like a pear.

naff · « **Reply #16941 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:04:24 AM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on July 17, 2012, 11:09:22 PM

Dark Souls is better than Deus Ex, both are miles better than Skyrim. Since people are comparing apples and oranges

Word. Skyrim was a certified turd next to those games.

Bildi · « **Reply #16942 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:06:08 AM »

Oh, go on with you.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #16943 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:50:10 AM »

Deepak Chopra's Leela is awesome. I'm really getting into meditation and breathing excercises etc. atm and this seems like a great tool. What else lets you meditate and unlock achievements?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #16944 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:42:17 AM »

Binary Domain is so good, fuck Sega for not marketing this shit. it's clearly a better product than Gears of War

Bebpo · « **Reply #16945 on:** July 18, 2012, 04:29:37 AM »

My friend released a game on Xbox Indies called Massteroid. It's a combination between Katamari Damacy, a shmup, and asteroids and features multiple endings where you destroy the earth in greater and greater damage as the game is about you playing as an asteroid trying to get bigger while dodging things in order to slam into earth. It's $1. It's also about 30-60 seconds long, has 3 difficulties, and 4-5 endings. YMMV for if that's worth a buck, but I just thought I'd throw it out. The game is pretty fun for what it is, a short iOS-ish game.

Raban · « **Reply #16946 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:59:56 PM »

I decided to try the trial version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD and it doesn't even let you play for a full session. The demo boots you out 90 seconds into the game. Everything felt alright, but a new coat of paint isn't going to part me from my $15 for a bunch of levels from games I already own and can easily play.

Activision

demi · « **Reply #16947 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:05:45 PM »

I already bought THPS cuz fuck Skate

Raban · « **Reply #16948 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:10:24 PM »

I agree with that sentiment, but I already own all the Neversoft THPS games and play them regularly. I can see this being worth it if you don't have the old games already. For anyone on the fence with a 360, I'd recommend THPS2x instead, it's really cheap and still includes Create-A-Skater/Park, backwards compatible and has every stage from THPS1 and 2. Unless you're homo for HD graphix

demi · « **Reply #16949 on:** July 18, 2012, 06:11:47 PM »

Yeah the new THPS is doodoo. Unreal Engine 3 is not THPS material.

chronovore · « **Reply #16950 on:** July 18, 2012, 06:31:40 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on July 18, 2012, 01:50:10 AM

Deepak Chopra's Leela is awesome. I'm really getting into meditation and breathing excercises etc. atm and this seems like a great tool. What else lets you meditate and unlock achievements?

I'm pretty sure those two activities are in diametric opposition.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #16951 on:** July 18, 2012, 11:06:05 PM »

I've played a few hours of Kingdom Hearts II and came to the conclusion that if the series wasn't a FF/Disney crossover fuck fest nobody'd care. Of course since I've gleefully sperged over getting to see Selphie in a game again and interact with the three fairy godmothers or whatever from Sleeping Beauty I can't say the formula doesn't work.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #16952 on:** July 19, 2012, 12:39:25 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on July 18, 2012, 06:31:40 PM

Quote from: The Sceneman on July 18, 2012, 01:50:10 AM
Deepak Chopra's Leela is awesome. I'm really getting into meditation and breathing excercises etc. atm and this seems like a great tool. What else lets you meditate and unlock achievements?

I'm pretty sure those two activities are in diametric opposition.

You would say that, but Deepak made it happen!

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #16953 on:** July 19, 2012, 07:12:13 PM »

Mount & Blade. There is so little variety in the quests given. Half the time I'm asked to deliver letters even though my renown is pretty high. Still, this game is somehow addictive as hell and completely fun. I HAVE to become king!

cool breeze · « **Reply #16954 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:07:12 PM »

I'm searching the internet for a way to make SiN work on Windows 7. SiN is a tragically unspecific title based on the results $:-\$

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16955 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on July 19, 2012, 09:07:12 PM

I'm searching the internet for a way to make SiN work on Windows 7. SiN is a tragically unspecific title based on the results $:-\$

If I'm searching for something with a common name, I always put what it is after the name: like "Killing movie" or "Dead Man book" or whatever. So maybe try "Sin game windows 7".

Trent Dole · « **Reply #16956 on:** July 19, 2012, 10:02:42 PM »

Goddamn PSO2 maintenance to fight the OMG HAX kids going on right now. Guess I'll play KHII some more instead.

KoG · « **Reply #16957 on:** July 19, 2012, 10:37:39 PM »

I beat the first two dungeons of The Legend of Zelda.

I'm on a roll

bdoughty · « **Reply #16958 on:** July 20, 2012, 04:47:17 AM »

OCD so bad a college once studied me. Naturally I have to keep a playlist.

http://sites.google.com/site/bdvglist/

3D Dot Game Heroes is pretty fun so far, the size of the sword bugs the heck out of me, especially that you can make it bigger. Got halfway through Heavy Rain before I sold my first PS3 after it imploded. THPSHD just feels off. I have unlocked most of the tracks and will finish most of the game but the thrill is not what it once was. NCAA 12.5 is tollerable but Madden and new physics engine might having me playing more college than pro football this year.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #16959 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:39:43 AM »

One careless move and I'm back to being poor and having no army in Mount & Blade. Fuck. How am I supposed to get back on top?

archnemesis · « **Reply #16960 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:52:51 AM »

If you have a good reputation is should be easy to recruit new soldiers. If you're skilled at fighting you can take down a band of bandits by yourself. If you're playing easy mode you can just reload an old save.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #16961 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:59:32 AM »

I'm playing on realistic so no going back. I guess I'll have to build a new crummy army and start from the bottom.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #16962 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:00:30 AM »

Also, I'm a bald old woman, so no one respects me despite my renown.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #16963 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:47:46 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 20, 2012, 07:39:43 AM

One careless move and I'm back to being poor and having no army in Mount & Blade. Fuck. How am I supposed to get back on top?

one time i had a decent army and was playing as a bandit. i decided to raid a village thinking they were just a small lowly village. instead it was filled with crazy villagers and destroyed my army. ended up losing nearly everyone and had to start from scratch

Huff · « **Reply #16964 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:06:50 PM »

Just got max payne but i can't play it until I platinum gundam musou 3

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #16965 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:36:40 PM »

Quote from: Huff on July 20, 2012, 03:06:50 PM

Just got max payne but i can't play it until I platinum gundam musou 3

You're not missing much.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #16966 on:** July 20, 2012, 09:21:08 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on July 20, 2012, 08:47:46 AM

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 20, 2012, 07:39:43 AM
One careless move and I'm back to being poor and having no army in Mount & Blade. Fuck. How am I supposed to get back on top?

one time i had a decent army and was playing as a bandit. i decided to raid a village thinking they were just a small lowly village. instead it was filled with crazy villagers and destroyed my army. ended up losing nearly everyone and had to start from scratch

I was raiding a village in enemy territory. Everything was going well until a party of 500 dudes showed up and steam rolled me into submission. Lost my awesome armor AND MY HORSE, my money and all 60 of my troops.

Eric P · « **Reply #16967 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:45:15 PM »

persona is a lot of fun

crazy high encounter rate at times though

Diunx · « **Reply #16968 on:** July 21, 2012, 01:49:14 AM »

Dragon Quest 9 is BORIIIING!!!!

Himu · « **Reply #16969 on:** July 21, 2012, 02:43:12 AM »

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #16970 on:** July 21, 2012, 06:04:15 AM »

My new army in Warband is completely dope. I have a noble prisoner. What do I do with him? The Ransom Broker won't buy him.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #16971 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:08:30 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 21, 2012, 06:04:15 AM

My new army in Warband is completely dope. I have a noble prisoner. What do I do with him? The Ransom Broker won't buy him.

i could never figure out what to do with prisoners either.

I "played" Dear Esther.

I found it to be incredibly pleasurable to my eyes. Narrative wise I enjoyed trying to figure out what the story was all about. My interpretation seems to be a little off from what others think but a lot of the key points seem to be the same. It was cool. Will probably never play it again.

tiesto · « **Reply #16972 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:23:38 AM »

Quote from: Diunx on July 21, 2012, 01:49:14 AM

Dragon Quest 9 is BORIIIING!!!!

Honestly it was probably my least favorite in the series since 2... didn't seem to have the 'charm' the others in the series had, the music was Sugiyama's worst, and the new quest system in the game was fucking stupid. Still had a decent enough time, but after 8 I had so much hype

Speaking of DQ, I've been working on my presentation for Otakon, so I haven't had any time to play games... maybe tomorrow I'll play a bit of Dear Esther.

archnemesis · « **Reply #16973 on:** July 21, 2012, 11:03:46 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on July 21, 2012, 06:04:15 AM

My new army in Warband is completely dope. I have a noble prisoner. What do I do with him? The Ransom Broker won't buy him.

Keep him in your party or dump him in one of your castles. Sooner or later his family will pay a very high ransom for him.

archie4208 · « **Reply #16974 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:43:49 PM »

Beat Oath in Felghana on hard after being stuck on the final boss for about an hour. That feel of jubilation when you win.

brob · « **Reply #16975 on:** July 21, 2012, 01:31:08 PM »

started metro 2033 hardcore ranger. never played the game before, but I wont be swayed by some silly little "for experienced players" prompt. haven't died yet! though the game hasn't let me go without a NPC yet, so I imagine this is hella tutorial-easy still.

Timber · « **Reply #16976 on:** July 21, 2012, 02:24:55 PM »

The majority of Metro 2033 is spent following NPCs around, actually. Have fun fighting those translucent exploding testes in the end game on hard mode!

Himu · « **Reply #16977 on:** July 21, 2012, 02:32:08 PM »

DQ9 is a top-tier DQ game, Tiesto, suck my nut

Diunx · « **Reply #16978 on:** July 21, 2012, 06:31:36 PM »

is fucking boring and the job system SUCKS!!! I have to go on a fucking grindfest everytime I change a job.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #16979 on:** July 21, 2012, 07:34:27 PM »

I've been fucking around way too much lately, all while still buying games left and right... and it's getting really disgusting.

So I've finally finished FFXII-2 (After dicking around for months) and Gravity Rush. My plan now is play Dragon Dogma, hopefully to completion, assuming it's interesting enough. *THEN* I'll go through all the Ys games I've been collecting, namely Ys 1&2 Chronicles, Origins, Falghalakala, and 7. I vow to not touch any other game, not even dumb iOS games, nor buy any more games, before I do this. Because it's getting ridikulus.

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