Author Topic: What are you playing? (Read 4367451 times)

Himu · « **Reply #17100 on:** August 01, 2012, 11:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on August 01, 2012, 11:18:03 PM

That, I know. But since XSEED are the ones who brought the steam version over I was hoping it would have everything the PSP game and maybe something more. PSP has voice overs, btw.

Nope, it's just the old pc versions translated

naff · « **Reply #17101 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:04:11 AM »

SSFIV:AE mainly, played BF3 for a while but while the core mechanics felt really good it's too team focused so playing with randoms sucks, and I'm too casual to join a clan. Will sit down with Dragon's Dogma tonight and try let it grab me again but after Skyrim I feel pretty worn out by repetitive quests and dull combat. Might have to replay Demon's Souls again for my ARPG fix. Friends have been raving about the new Tribes too so I plan on giving that a shot.

cool breeze · « **Reply #17102 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:31:41 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on August 01, 2012, 11:10:17 PM

It's the opposite. PC version is the original remake, all psp remakes are ports/enhancements of the pc version. However, pc version doesn't have voice acting. Forgot if psp version had that.

PSP version has voice acting, some gameplay tweaks, unlockable galleries and stuff. It's not very different. Both versions are great, so it depends on what you're looking for.

Personally, I'd recommend the PC version unless you'll be playing it on the go a lot.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17103 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:37:40 AM »

What gameplay tweaks are there? For example did the select button's special functionality carry over (I remember the no-fall being useful). Other than that I can download a 100% PSP save later to check out the Museum bonuses.

cool breeze · « **Reply #17104 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:44:18 AM »

The one I was aware of the super boost. It's hard to explain exactly without using the original as a baseline, but it makes the boost better (no shit).

edit: here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/926944-ys-the-oath-in-felghana/faqs/61642

there's a list if you want details

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17105 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:50:41 AM »

Hmmmmm, looking at that list I think I'll miss quick accessory switching, especially coming after Chronicles.

Himu · « **Reply #17106 on:** August 02, 2012, 01:56:00 AM »

For some reason i find pc version of Ys 3 harder

Talking specifically about boss fights.

etiolate · « **Reply #17107 on:** August 02, 2012, 04:43:36 AM »

playing a lot of Smite

pilonv1 · « **Reply #17108 on:** August 02, 2012, 07:25:38 AM »

Pretty disappointed so far with Orcs Must Die 2. It's not bad, and I am enjoying it but some of the design is flat out broken for single player. And there's some stupid difficulty spikes. I assume that grinding skulls is the way to progress but I don't like running around like an action game trying to kill monsters in a tower defense game.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #17109 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:28:26 AM »

Got past the level that was annoying me, and I'm enjoying it again. The difficulty spike is terrible, but once you start getting the traps and upgrading them it turns around very quickly.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #17110 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:40:08 AM »

Playing the Salvation Prophecy demo

On foot missions

Spaceship dog fights

Going through wormholes and dodging lightning

http://www.salvationprophecy.com/index.php/media/#1

it's nice to play a game that is doing something different, it's janky but it's the kind of jank that I like and apparently it was devd by one guy

bork · « **Reply #17111 on:** August 02, 2012, 09:53:41 AM »

Stuff I have been playing recently:

Max Anarchy: Completed the black side of the campaign and have been playing more multiplayer. I need to play through the white side (starting) to get a few different fights/scenes and play as Leo during the red side battles. The game still rocks.

Mass Effect 3: Finally got back on this recently. It's still enjoyable and I hope to complete it soon so I can start on Dragon-Age (again).

Halo Reach: Played this multiplayer online with a friend. Haven't touched Reach in so long that felt like a new game. They've added some pretty fun new custom maps in the rotation...including one that is totally a larger version of the classic Bloodgulch in big team battle!

Persona 4 Arena: Beating that ass with Teddie!

Street Fighter X Tekken: The DLC is finally up and the patch means less Ken and Ryu bullshit. The game feels better now and the new characters are all pretty good. Nobody on my 360 friends list is playing this but there are people on my PS3 friends list back on the game.

Stuff I have NOT been playing recently:

Handhelds: Both the Vita and 3DS are just sitting there, gathering dust at the moment. I really need to get back to Gravity Rush.

Lollipop Chainsaw: Mainly because of Max Anarchy. I need to get that good ending if nothing else.

Musou games: Need to get back to Warriors Orochi 3 and One Piece.

I also popped into Gamestop the other day and reserved a 3DS XL and NSMB2- hate that you can't reserve it for in-store pick-up online and Amazon still isn't listing them for pre-order. I am gonna be pissed if the XL is still uncomfortable to hold like the original 3DS is.

Fifstar · « **Reply #17112 on:** August 02, 2012, 02:37:41 PM »

Final Cave in cave story is kickin my ass

Positive Touch · « **Reply #17113 on:** August 02, 2012, 03:58:22 PM »

that end level is total fucking bullshit

youtube it and save yourself the headache

Fifstar · « **Reply #17114 on:** August 02, 2012, 04:20:36 PM »

Wasn't talking about the proper Final Cave, just the normal one. I beat it now, I was just crushed two times in the end part of it because I was dumb

Final boss now is the bigger problem, 4 forms without saving, whyyyyyy
/weaksauce

cool breeze · « **Reply #17115 on:** August 03, 2012, 01:11:20 AM »

Witcher 2 looks like butt at any of the preset settings. The AA solution sharpens everything to such an extreme degree that it's a nuisance to look at. And the bloom is overkill. Turning off bloom, the game's AA, and placing it with FXAA or SMAA, or ubersamping if your computer is that good, makes a world of difference. There's still this peculiar euro look but it's overall very pretty.

chronovore · « **Reply #17116 on:** August 03, 2012, 01:46:34 AM »

Wanted to avoid jumping from one OWG to another, so I restarted THQ's Conan on Normal difficulty.

In theory, if I clear it on Normal, it unlocks a power (read: "cheat") which will help me clear the bastardy-hard last level on Hard.

iconoclast · « **Reply #17117 on:** August 03, 2012, 01:05:11 PM »

spoiler (click to show/hide)

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babby's first world record

I screwed up pretty badly too. I should be able to get 1.4-1.5 billion on a good run.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17118 on:** August 04, 2012, 11:27:54 AM »

I just finished Ys Oath in Felghana. Man what an amazing game that was.

And now I started Ys Origin, and holy shit this is already a huge improvement in visuals and mechanics. I'm completely blown away by Falcom the Ys series at this point. One question though, does the entire game take place in the Darm tower?

archnemesis · « **Reply #17119 on:** August 04, 2012, 12:20:03 PM »

It does, but the tower is pretty varied for being a single building.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17120 on:** August 04, 2012, 12:42:32 PM »

Hmmm, judging by the first few sections and how they're emphasizing dungeon design and puzzles and I'm not that disappointed. However, having recently played 1 & 2 Chronicles and seeing the Roda Tree at the beginning of the game, I got excited to see all the familiar sights and locales. Oh well, they probably jammed all the lore I'm looking for into the confined narrative anyways.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #17121 on:** August 04, 2012, 01:48:39 PM »

would yall recommend playing the original versions of the games, or is it worth it to just skip those and move on to the remakes? i have a remake of 1&2, but it looks like its just a shitty graphical upgrade and that there's a full 3d version available or something? i dunno, but i wanna play these games in order and i just want to know what the best versions are.

archnemesis · « **Reply #17122 on:** August 04, 2012, 03:19:22 PM »

The best versions of Ys I & II is probably Chronicles for the PSP. The PC version is alright too and there is a patch for it if you want the Turbografx 16 music. Don't expect any improved visuals from it though.

Origin is a prequel that takes place 700 years before the first game. The story isn't really connected to the other games, but you might want to play Ys I & II first so you understand the lore.

Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a remake of the third game and both the PSP and the PC version are great. By the time you're done with those the remake of Ys IV (PS Vita) will be close to release.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17123 on:** August 04, 2012, 03:46:43 PM »

Yes, 1 & 2 Chronicles for the PSP is a great port. Being 2D sprite-based makes it a sharp, vibrant and visually appealing on both the PSP and Vita.

Oath in Felghana should definitely be experienced on PC, though. The resolution, 60 fps, and being able to use a comfortable controller of you choice trumps the portability, VAs, and other extras the PSP game brings (not to mention the smeared visuals, yuck).

Origins is obviously only available on PC.

Even though Origins is the pequel you should definitely play 1 > 2 > Felghana > Origin in this order. Not only will you be more accustomed with the (lite) lore and characters this way, but you'll experience the series evolution and appreciate it more visually and mechanically. I also hope you dig good videogame music because your ears will be like OMGGG DUUUUDE~

My overall impression is that I should have played these games a long time ago, it's just something that's been missing from gaming life. I really regret not playing Ark of Napishtim (VI) when I had the chance, and I really hope it gets released either on Steam or PSN, as the PSP port (available on PSN) is trash, iirc.

archnemesis · « **Reply #17124 on:** August 04, 2012, 03:48:52 PM »

I played the PS2 version recently and it's still good even though it's inferior to the games mentioned above.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17125 on:** August 04, 2012, 04:56:24 PM »

Since the order of releases was Napishtim > Felghana > Origin, I'm assuming going back to the PS2 game after playing the later releases that kept improving on the 3D formula would be somewhat of a letdown.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #17126 on:** August 04, 2012, 08:09:40 PM »

well the psp version of 1&2 isn't on pc, but it seems to be pretty similar to the original windows versions of the games. will start playing now.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #17127 on:** August 04, 2012, 08:10:37 PM »

also CHECK YOUR DAMN TEXT MESSAGES SHAKA

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17128 on:** August 04, 2012, 08:29:12 PM »

#Oops

cool breeze · « **Reply #17129 on:** August 04, 2012, 09:29:35 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on August 04, 2012, 03:46:43 PM

I really regret not playing Ark of Napishtim (VI) when I had the chance, and I really hope it gets released either on Steam or PSN, as the PSP port (available on PSN) is trash, iirc.

I haven't played or read anything on Ark PSN, but the main issue is the UMD loading on original PSP-1000 models. Other games like Crisis Core have long load times on the 1000 too. 2000-and up plus running off the memory stick would make it fine. It's not of the same caliber as when Falcom started porting the game proper. And it's a personal preference thing, but I don't like how PS2 version has realistic proportions for characters.

I played Ys 6 on PC with a fan translation. It still kicks ass even if the following games improved on it. Plus it has:

edit: I had no idea Ys 6 was on PSN. Is Gurumin on there? that's another fun Falcom action-rpg. It's not really like Ys and it's childish but still fun.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17130 on:** August 04, 2012, 11:15:13 PM »

I got my wires mixed, Ys 6 PSP is *not* available on PSN.

Quote from: Linkzg on August 04, 2012, 09:29:35 PM

Still playing Ys Origin, still an amazing game. Even though I miss some aspects of what made Felghana special, like the setting, the side-quests, Dogi and my silent Adol* to name a few, I really, really dig how they tightened up everything here. The combat, boss battles, and dungeon designs have been vastly improved.

*(These characters I've been handed have way too much feel for my liking)

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #17131 on:** August 04, 2012, 11:23:22 PM »

I hope xseed's Steam efforts have turned out well for them because there's several more Falcom PC games that can be translated and brought over.

Himu · « **Reply #17132 on:** August 05, 2012, 03:43:26 AM »

well iirc they've got some of their other games in the steam registry now. Ys games could make the way for more japanese games on steam.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #17133 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:32:32 AM »

i just cannot get by the last dungeon in binding of isaac. i always die there. FUCK

archnemesis · « **Reply #17134 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:38:09 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on August 05, 2012, 03:43:26 AM

well iirc they've got some of their other games in the steam registry now. Ys games could make the way for more japanese games on steam.

This is news to me. What other games?

cool breeze · « **Reply #17135 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:55:01 AM »

Quote from: The Experiment on August 04, 2012, 11:23:22 PM

I hope xseed's Steam efforts have turned out well for them because there's several more Falcom PC games that can be translated and brought over.

I think Xseed buys and uses fan translations as a base for its localizations (someone correct me if I'm wrong). If that's the case, Ys 6, Xanadu Next, Ys 1&2, and Trails in the Sky (unless PSP and PC version are different) have translations. Ys 7 is supposedly on or coming to PC in China, but I'm not sure what's up with that.

It'd certainly be nice if Falcom came back to support the PC. Nayuta no Kiseki (judging from impressions) is great and Ys Celceta looks great. I'd buy both on PSP/Vita anyway, but I prefer PC.

archnemesis · « **Reply #17136 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:18:13 PM »

I generally prefer PC to other platforms, but I'd rather have a slow 50 hour RPG, like Trails in the Sky, on a portable system.

Himu · « **Reply #17137 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:20:06 PM »

Quote from: archnemesis on August 05, 2012, 11:38:09 AM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on August 05, 2012, 03:43:26 AM
well iirc they've got some of their other games in the steam registry now. Ys games could make the way for more japanese games on steam.
This is news to me. What other games?

Stuff like Half Minute Hero

archnemesis · « **Reply #17138 on:** August 05, 2012, 01:32:44 PM »

If it's the XBLA version I might double dip for the alternative art style.

brob · « **Reply #17139 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:07:47 PM »

played some Assassin's Creed: Revelations this weekend. Firstly the game forces all menus and HUD elements to be in machine-translated Norwegian which is butt. interact is basically translated as cooperate and target (for assassination) is goal (0/9 goals killed) and so on and so forth. The game is also butt in general, I have only done one part were I was sneaky in a tomb looking for a thing, but I have climbed a rope after an amok horse and carriage, did some burnout style crashing with said horse and carriage, and then there was some tower defense later.

Where is Thi4f? Can't deal with this.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17140 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:14:42 PM »

I'd buy HMH XBLA for myself and my favorite peeps in a heart beat if it ever comes to Steam. Loved the first. I've already bought the XBLA, but I don't have an Xbox to play it on, and it's too late in the cycle to buy a new one.

More Japanese games should come to Steam period, especially quality legacy titles. The polish and quality of some these ports is nothing short of a revelation to me. It feels like *this* is how they're meant to be played, no jank whatsoever*. Going back to the PSP/Vita for Ys7 and TitS now is going to be hard.

*(Well in the case of Falcom's titles, technically it was from the very beginning)

Himu · « **Reply #17141 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:30:21 PM »

The Ys games like Felghana aren't ports, they're full on remakes. But yes, more Japanese games should come to steam. Dynasty Warriors 7 + XL are in the registry. Hopefully more come. It'd be great if S-E got on board, but now they've got the Square Enix Shop

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17142 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:34:02 PM »

Well yeah, hence the comment at the end.

Edit: Oh, "port" was a slip up on my part.

Huff · « **Reply #17143 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:02:05 PM »

Just got that pinball game on ps3/vita. Really addicting. Thought I bought it for short play sessions in between other shit, but ended up playing for hours straight.

Giving up on gundam musou 3, don't care about that trophy enough

tiesto · « **Reply #17144 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:55:26 PM »

Just got to the fire area in Ys Origin, my first time playing the game. It's really good, very lean and some nice dungeon layouts. Love the water area music!

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #17145 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:16:04 PM »

Tiesto

I'm only 2 areas ahead of you. Judging by how far I'm up the tower I'll say the campaign has the perfect length, especially for a game with 3 playable characters. I still think boss battles are better designed in this game, the difficulty don't spike as much as it did it in Felghana and the patterns are more pronounced and manageable.

tiesto · « **Reply #17146 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:21:10 PM »

Now I'm up to the Annex. I'm gonna replay with the other 2 characters, but I might take breaks between them to play other titles. I'm guessing I'm about halfway done the first time through?

demi · « **Reply #17147 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:30:08 PM »

Babel mode in Catherine is hard as fuck... I dunno how I passed Altar.

iconoclast · « **Reply #17148 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:48:34 PM »

Just wait until you get to Obelisk. They starting throwing tons of mystery blocks at you toward the end of the stage, and everything turns into a random, luck-based clusterfuck. It's by far the worst part of the game.

(Rapunzel is pretty bad too, but at least it's just a minigame)

archie4208 · « **Reply #17149 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:56:10 PM »

I might have a problem.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #17150 on:** August 06, 2012, 12:24:59 AM »

go outside son

cool breeze · « **Reply #17151 on:** August 06, 2012, 01:06:57 AM »

Quote from: demi on August 05, 2012, 10:30:08 PM

Babel mode in Catherine is hard as fuck... I dunno how I passed Altar.

Is it a good game or are you playing it for the achievements?

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #17152 on:** August 06, 2012, 02:38:13 AM »

Finished the story mode of Mortal Kombat. Pretty good.

demi · « **Reply #17153 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:31:35 AM »

Quote from: Linkzg on August 06, 2012, 01:06:57 AM

Quote from: demi on August 05, 2012, 10:30:08 PM
Babel mode in Catherine is hard as fuck... I dunno how I passed Altar.

Is it a good game or are you playing it for the achievements?

I think the game is way too difficult when you start out. After just playing through the story just watching videos, I got comfortable enough and memorized enough pattersn to try and play it myself. Nope, still extremely difficult. You can pretty much watch videos for the entire game except Babel mode, since it randomizes shit each time.

demi · « **Reply #17154 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:02:39 AM »

I don't think the story was really anything good, either. IMO game is way too overhyped. I'd just watch a playthru on YouTube.

iconoclast · « **Reply #17155 on:** August 06, 2012, 09:41:59 AM »

The story is kinda meh, but it's entertaining enough imo. Doesn't matter much though, since it's the best puzzle game.

demi · « **Reply #17156 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:04:51 AM »

Not a bad game, no. I'm glad it sold well.

Raban · « **Reply #17157 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:15:58 AM »

I concede it isn't for everyone. It just really pushed the right buttons for me because the core mechanics are pretty unique. I've never played a game quite like Catherine, and playing it was really refreshing. It reminded me of the first time I played Katamari Damacy.

demi · « **Reply #17158 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:21:45 AM »

Katamari is pretty ass, tho.

archie4208 · « **Reply #17159 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:28:58 AM »

Quote from: Green Man on August 06, 2012, 01:51:35 AM

Quote from: archie4208 on August 05, 2012, 11:56:10 PM
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I might have a problem.

How good are you at DOTA? I just started playing (it's my first MOBA) and feel pretty lost. I could use some advice if you have some to spare.

Completely average.

I can try my best to answer your questions, though.

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