Author Topic: What are you playing? (Read 4669218 times)

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #22560 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:22:44 AM »

Tales of Xillia: I finished it. It's a Tales game so it's fun to play. Ask someone else about the naunces of the battle system, because they are lost on me. It's fun to play and it works very well. Though, at least on normal I think the additions of the link partners are kind of superfluous. I bet you could get by without them. Either way it's fine.

Still, I did'nt like the story. I didn't really care for the characters. Jude was a bit less "I have to protect!" people and I guess his story arc of finding courage to do something was a bit more exciting. I didn't chose Jude though, I chose Milla and I just didn't care about her. I didn't feel her story arch. Her story was far more plot based and it wasn't that great. She wasn't an engaging character, because she comes off cold and "I'm a god" type things on and on. I also didn't like the dual protag in the end, because man in the 4th chapter do you miss something major if you're not Jude. It had some cool monuments such as the entire situation of the other world. It made the villains from that place a bit better, because they kind of had realistic motives.

It was ok.

EX TROOPERS-Got this in. I kind of like it. You're AI partners are kind of stupid, but the game is really easy to get into. Really pick up and play. It's fun to dash and shoot around and as it throws more enemies at you things can get pretty hectic. I don't know, just a decent TPS.

Yakuza 5-It looks really good and it is Yakuza. Not much else to say. Haven't played a lot of it.

Beyond Two Souls-This is the greatest game ever. Like that party scene is so funny. It's trying so hard to depict real kids. But I mean what 16 year old girl gets a thong for her birthday? Maybe I just am too un-cool. Then the kids basically go ew! Books! I mean this kids are so unrealistically mean. Like there's no way they would be this bad this quickly. Then the "HOT" boy who talks to Jodie is of course British and from London. And get this! He's in a band and loves surfing. Then he goes from nice to asshole for seemingly no reason.

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High Ellen Paige.

Last Ranker-This game is just really good. Sure a lot of the ranker battles have been "break thier gauge". Still, I feel very involved in battles. Having to time and think about the use of my "energy" makes battles feel like I'm thinking on the fly. Know nothing about the story.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #22561 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:35:30 AM »

Going from nice to asshole seems like a 16 year old boy.

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #22562 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:39:08 AM »

Quote from: Lagerless on January 22, 2014, 05:35:30 AM

Going from nice to asshole seems like a 16 year old boy.

I guess. I probably Just had a boring teenage life. Still, he was close to having sex with the girl. I mean she slow danced with him, she kissed him, and he was saying all the right things.

Then all of a sudden its "she's a slut and a witch".

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #22563 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:48:20 AM »

I lost my virginity at a friends party

Himu · « **Reply #22564 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:31:01 AM »

I half miss/half don't miss teenager parties. Jesus parties are so boring now out of college.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #22565 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:55:47 AM »

Next stage is not wanting to go to parties anymore.

Himu · « **Reply #22566 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:57:05 AM »

Well, i'm not being fair. new years party this year amazeballs. i drunk dialed my entire contact list and challenged them to battle raps. mupepe could not understand me rapping Nas' Halftime.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #22567 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:09:56 AM »

Decided it was finally time to play Crysis 3. And you know what it's not all that bad so far. Game has one of the best thematic scores I've heard in some period of time. It also might win for best bow in a game, that shit owns!

Himu · « **Reply #22568 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:25:18 AM »

Best rap song.

Raban · « **Reply #22569 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:47:50 AM »

The more I play Kenka Bancho the more I wish that PSP Yakuza game came out in the US. So fucking lame :'(

archie4208 · « **Reply #22570 on:** January 22, 2014, 11:38:40 AM »

Donte May Cry ain't too bad. It's not DMC3, but what is?

demi · « **Reply #22571 on:** January 22, 2014, 11:42:45 AM »

Bayonetta

Himu · « **Reply #22572 on:** January 22, 2014, 11:45:05 AM »

Quote from: archie4208 on January 22, 2014, 11:38:40 AM

Donte May Cry ain't too bad. It's not DMC3, but what is?

Ninja gaiden and ninja gaiden 2.

Rufus · « **Reply #22573 on:** January 23, 2014, 08:10:44 PM »

Maximo: Army of Zin Fun game for 90% of it. The last stage and boss were dumb though. The level was fine until it devolved into arena after arena of several dozens of enemies spawning in in pairs. Then the last boss' first phase has the same issue. Constant stream of enemies from the sidelines. The boss pattern itself was easy, but the enemies, coupled with the kinda shit camera (constantly getting hit from off-screen) made me mad. Used up most of my continues to get to and finally beat the second stage and guess what, surprise third stage against the big bad from the first game. Used up my last continues on him and ejected the disc.
I really, really hate these last minute difficulty spikes. Oh well, onto another game.

tiesto · « **Reply #22574 on:** January 23, 2014, 11:25:44 PM »

Just about to the end of Suikoden 3, after something like 60 hours. Will hopefully finish Sunday.

Himu · « **Reply #22575 on:** January 23, 2014, 11:50:00 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on January 23, 2014, 11:25:44 PM

Just about to the end of Suikoden 3, after something like 60 hours. Will hopefully finish Sunday.

If you do not have all 108, you are not done with that game, especially since the real ending is an entire bonus chapter that lets you play as Luc.

Kevtones · « **Reply #22576 on:** January 24, 2014, 12:52:00 AM »

Downloaded FFXIII-2 and Tales of Vesperia last night.

Been fiddling with Eternal Sonata because I have the guide from my Game Crazy $0.01 days. Not a bad game, pretty clean and polished for whatever they were going for. Voices should be muted but I kind of like the sometimes broken battle system. Guess it feels like a shoe-shined PS1 RPG and that's cool by me.

Also playing ArcaniA: Gothic 4 and its DLC - probably a sign that I'm masochistic or just love to waste life but I'm a little wrapped into it. Even though I couldn't tell you any character's name or the general plot; it's playable and doesn't look repulsive. The framerate flirts with dogshit most of the time but for some reason it just janks me to pleasure.

Brothers Maybe I'm heartless but I've just recently REALLY re-connected with my brother and this game does nothing for me. Tedious and full of manipulative Ico-isms. Beh.

Tomb Raider Got my first upgrade and turned it off. I just don't have interest for it. Everything functions so well but it feels so drab. Barely a game but it looks great.

Going to start Ass Creed 4 on Wii U -- vaguely enjoyed III although it was my first Creed game.

Kevtones · « **Reply #22577 on:** January 24, 2014, 12:55:50 AM »

Fuck, Suikoden II was so, so good.

I have III but got stuck on some early boss like 8 years ago. My ex took my 60 Gig PS3 since I played multiplats on 360 -- worth getting back for that? Really dug the ambition and structure although it probably wears thin over time???

Himu · « **Reply #22578 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:38:00 AM »

Suikoden III is among the most ambitious story rpgs in the last 15 years. On that front, it is as good as ever. Though the final section of the game is flawed, story-wise, due to the departure of the series creator and it has an abrupt ending (non-108 ending). Still the story and characters are as great as ever.

Combat-wise, I think it's one of the more unique and memorable battle systems of the ps2 rpg era. You said yourself you got stuck. It's an rpg where you would get stuck depending on who you took with you. On that note, the gameplay is as good as ever.

Where Suikoden III flounders is the technical side, which wasn't admittedly good when it came out, but it was tolerable when we had sdtvs and stuff. The character designs an cutesy style are charming, but certain sections have hideous frame rate (notably Vinay Del Zexay), and the graphics are pretty plain to look at now. Suikoden III isn't for the person who is put off on technicalities of a game. What game is there is still pretty great and still the most ambitious story rpg in the last two decades. If you can live with this...

You can play Suiko III.

chronovore · « **Reply #22579 on:** January 24, 2014, 02:26:08 AM »

Playing Battleblock Theater in co-op; it becomes even more interesting.

Playing Shoot Many Robots in co-op; it becomes even more boring.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #22580 on:** January 24, 2014, 09:24:03 AM »

Got Paranautical Activity in the Humble Bundle. It seems ok so far, but Tower of Guns is definitely the superior game of the two.

Yulwei · « **Reply #22581 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:27:14 PM »

Was playing Halo Reach last night and I'm about to boot it up again. This is my least favorite Bungie Halo, yet I still vastly prefer it over 4. Fun game and still has a very active playerbase.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #22582 on:** January 24, 2014, 01:32:55 PM »

AssCreed 4

Man, I think I made a big mistake with this game. I love the land-based stuff, but now I'm finding out I just don't like naval combat at all $:-\$ I'm just into my first big naval battle and I have spent nearly 45 minutes trying to beat a single ship. I beat it one time, but when I boarded it I got killed by a swarm of dudes

Then I went and plundered some smaller ships, hoping I could upgrade my ship before I took on the military class ship I'm supposed to beat for the metal cargo, but it won't let me upgrade until I progress further in the story. And I can't do anything else until I beat this mission. I'm gonna give it a couple more tries later, but if I still can't beat it I think I'm just gonna give up and trade it in.

Bebpo · « **Reply #22583 on:** January 25, 2014, 02:58:05 AM »

Woah, woah, woah. The ship stuff is waaaaay easier in 4 than 3. Unless you're taking on ships above your level of upgrades, it should be easy. My strategy is to just ride up right beside them and fire heavy cannons into them (by hitting R2 fire button without aiming with L2 first) and then use triangle on the weakspots.

If you're taking on tougher ships in the middle or southern 1/3rd of the map without having done any upgrades, you should fight ships in the top 1/3rd and get loot to upgrade a bit first. Hull is extremely important and heavy shot/broadside cannons are 2nd most important.

chronovore · « **Reply #22584 on:** January 25, 2014, 04:58:12 AM »

Played some Nidhogg today, local match with my bro-in-law. This game scratches an itch I didn't know I had. It's Karateka and Bushido Blade and tug-o-war all in one.

Going to try and queue up Monaco shortly as well.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #22585 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:32:39 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on January 25, 2014, 02:58:05 AM

Woah, woah, woah. The ship stuff is waaaaay easier in 4 than 3. Unless you're taking on ships above your level of upgrades, it should be easy. My strategy is to just ride up right beside them and fire heavy cannons into them (by hitting R2 fire button without aiming with L2 first) and then use triangle on the weakspots.

If you're taking on tougher ships in the middle or southern 1/3rd of the map without having done any upgrades, you should fight ships in the top 1/3rd and get loot to upgrade a bit first. Hull is extremely important and heavy shot/broadside cannons are 2nd most important.

This was the first mission where you had to go up against the military-class brigs to get the metal for the heavy cannons, and you couldn't upgrade anything else without progressing further in the story. So all I had was the most basic gear on my ship. I finally beat it, but I had to kite that ship for a solid 15 minutes. After that a bunch of upgrades unlocked and I'm finding ship combat much easier to handle. But man, that first mission was miserable. I one-starred that motherfucker in the rating

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #22586 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:44:41 AM »

Looking back, I think my biggest problem was listening to the AI advice. There isn't much instruction, and what little they do give you is bogus. "Throw out fire barrels!" Unless a ship is on your ass close enough to kiss it, fire barrels are worthless. They'll just dead stop and maneuver around it. I ended up just sailing in concentric circles around the two ships I had to beat to get enough metal. I'd draw in, fire, drift back out, repeat. Took forever but it's over now.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #22587 on:** January 25, 2014, 04:27:52 PM »

Finished Tomb Raider Anniversary, a few cheevs glitched on me

Still a great game though.

Started on Tomb Raider Legend. Seems pretty awesome!

Trent Dole · « **Reply #22588 on:** January 25, 2014, 07:08:22 PM »

I sorta finished Saints Row IV. Fully took over sim Steelport and did all the loyalty shit along with the last pile of story missions of which there was more than I thought. Might do the teams bit with different crews to see everybody's nightmares and what have you. Didn't gold all the activities and don't feel particularly inclined to do so. I'm up for a V if they make one. Also the reveal of who the narrator was is pretty amazing.

chronovore · « **Reply #22589 on:** January 26, 2014, 02:17:46 AM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on January 25, 2014, 04:27:52 PM

Finished Tomb Raider Anniversary, a few cheevs glitched on me Still a great game though.

Started on Tomb Raider Legend. Seems pretty awesome!

Legend is great fun.

Which 'cheevos glitches on you?

etiolate · « **Reply #22590 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:51:31 PM »

Played me some Fez earlier this week. Took me some time to get into it. The world is a bit of a mess to navigate. Once I got going, I ended up enjoying the game.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #22591 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:01:28 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on January 26, 2014, 02:17:46 AM

Quote from: The Sceneman on January 25, 2014, 04:27:52 PM
Finished Tomb Raider Anniversary, a few cheevs glitched on me Still a great game though.

Started on Tomb Raider Legend. Seems pretty awesome!

Legend is great fun.

Which 'cheevos glitches on you?

The achievement for completing the game on hard didn't pop for some reason or another. Also the achievements for completing Obelisk of Khamoon level objectives, and Egypt levels without dying didnt unlock for some reason. Prob due to not loading a save correctly on that stage. So hopefully running that level again on hard, will nab me the missing cheevos. No big deal (hopefully).

Legend seems a much shorter game, already halfway through at 4 hours playtime.

Oh, me and and a friend beat Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light in couch co-op mode last night. Very nifty game! Some cool co-op puzzles later on. The free price tag made it even better! I'll go back solo and collect the items I missed for my 200/200 soon.

Rufus · « **Reply #22592 on:** January 26, 2014, 11:02:38 PM »

Started Digital Devil Saga. Odd, as expected. Not really feeling the drab and almost monochrome world, but the music is pretty good.
The combat system seems good so far (exploit weaknesses to get more turns), but I can already see how annoying skill allocation will become going forward. The skill tree is pretty big and leveling whatever "Mantra" (a set of skills) you bought takes a while. This wouldn't be a problem if you could use those skills as soon as you bought them, but you can't. You have to arduously level them, made slightly less arduous if you diligently devour your enemies.
I'm tempted to just look at a FAQ and jot that down for each area so I can unlock what I need next. I've already run into enemies that use Hama, a spell which is usually an insta-kill if it hits. In this game it only seems to half your HP instead, but that's still dangerous and a drain on resources.

I'm also mystified by the sun-noise meter in the top left. I have no idea what it does. Might consult a FAQ for that, too.

StealthFan · « **Reply #22593 on:** January 26, 2014, 11:04:54 PM »

The first DDS

Rufus · « **Reply #22594 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:06:01 AM »

Is the second one worse?

Rahxephon91 · « **Reply #22595 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:06:05 AM »

DDS is good stuff. I personally like the 2nd one more.

I mean they are both kind of the same except the 2nd one screws around with you're part a bit too much, so you might not like that. The soundtrack is a bit different. It's not quite mellow rock like the 1st one. Don't think they really fix the bland environment issue and the 1st one is a bit better in that regard.

The 2nd one give's you what new in between monster/human forums and the sun meter thing? Honestly, I don't even remember really using the half demon forums. The sun thing is also of little importance.

The story in two is also far crazier and may get a little too "stupid" compared to the very mysterious 1st one.

Still, I really enjoyed 2. I really enjoyed both, they are 2 of the best jrpgs on the PS2.

tiesto · « **Reply #22596 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:13:14 AM »

Love the DDS games, the second one even more than the first...

I started playing Tearaway, just beat the barn area. Real cute game and a nice showpiece for the Vita. Shame about the total lack of challenge though or punishment if you die. Which may be good since I'm getting at the end of NES Remix (just gotta finish the Clu Clu Land and Tennis levels, both these games suck

) and Mario 3D World, which are really tough.

Also was playing KOF 98 Ultimate Match and Garou for XBLA since my brother was home for the weekend. Great games, I think KOF 98, 2002 and 13 are my favorites in that series.

Himu · « **Reply #22597 on:** January 27, 2014, 01:04:40 AM »

The sun meter in DDS is the traditional SMT moon system. It affects encounters. Like, if it's high (a 9 for instance) it means you are likely to run into enemies that get a first attack or are hard to run away from.

As for DDS, I prefer 1. 2 is great but the story goes batshit stupid.

Tiesto did you get Suikoden III real ending? It's one of the best game endings I've ever experienced.

brob · « **Reply #22598 on:** January 27, 2014, 04:41:27 AM »

When I got my pre-ordered DDS2 in the mail the disc had come loose so I emailed Ghostlight and they sent me a new copy and a DDS coffee mug that changed color and another video game they were publishing (the heist?). I had to throw the cup away earlier this year cus it was getting a bit flakey, but it lasted me quite a while.

games are ok too I guess.

Rufus · « **Reply #22599 on:** January 27, 2014, 09:52:12 AM »

D'aw, how nice of them.
The game must have been "The Plan". It's on the back of the manual.

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on January 27, 2014, 01:04:40 AM

The sun meter in DDS is the traditional SMT moon system. It affects encounters. Like, if it's high (a 9 for instance) it means you are likely to run into enemies that get a first attack or are hard to run away from.

I ended up looking at a FAQ for that. It apparently affects the sale prices of cells (only good for sale) and the duration of some item effects. Didn't read anything about encounters, but I only looked at one FAQ.
It also detailed what Mantras to unlock at what point and that looks kind of nuts. I learned maybe half of what this dude recommends for the point I'm at right now... I'm going to have to eat a LOT more demons.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #22600 on:** January 27, 2014, 04:15:09 PM »

Felt like there wasn't much fanfare after defeating Alduin in skyrim, oh well now the real game begins

tiesto · « **Reply #22601 on:** January 27, 2014, 07:01:17 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on January 27, 2014, 01:04:40 AM

The sun meter in DDS is the traditional SMT moon system. It affects encounters. Like, if it's high (a 9 for instance) it means you are likely to run into enemies that get a first attack or are hard to run away from.

As for DDS, I prefer 1. 2 is great but the story goes batshit stupid.

Tiesto did you get Suikoden III real ending? It's one of the best game endings I've ever experienced.

I thought DDS2's story was fucking nuts, and loved it... the Buddhism/Hinduism influence was incredible and it felt so original for a video game. I haven't actually beat Suikoden 3 yet, I'm up to the final strategy-style battle, but I'm on track to get the good (108 star) ending according to this guide I've been using. Should beat it this weekend hopefully.

Himu · « **Reply #22602 on:** January 27, 2014, 07:21:12 PM »

DDS2 is batshit insanity. I like some elements in it for sure, but I find DDS1 to be better. It's hard for me to compare though since I haven't played either since 2005. Christ that was a long time ago. Along with DQ8 and SotC, and buying an OG xbox, that was a real good year for me game-wise.

Either way, I can't help but feel that DDS1+2 are two of the most underrated rpgs in the ps2 rpg lineup along with Raidou 2. I barely knew anyone who played either of these games.

chronovore · « **Reply #22603 on:** January 28, 2014, 02:37:22 AM »

Played a little Dance Central 3 -- the tracers on the limbs give a surprising amount of information about the movement, compared to DC1.

Played some iOS Space Team while drinking a lot of good beer. It's a fun little party game where you shout technobabble orders at your team mates, and understand why the Enterprise bridge was such a chaotic place. Brilliant little game.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #22604 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:45:27 AM »

Obsessing over NFS Rivals, pretty damned good game. But this always-online shit is starting to wear on me, it seems like a shoddy connection actually causes delays when you try to boost or activate pursuit tech. Not cool.

StealthFan · « **Reply #22605 on:** January 28, 2014, 01:08:11 PM »

I...didn't care for Raidou 2. I hated the pacing. I find Shin Megami games incredibly easy to pause and let sit while I do other shit. I can't put my finger on why.

DDS owned tho. It was a mixture of atmosphere, story and some cool concepts. It felt more grounded and horrific than the sequel (well at least until the insane ending).

DDS is horror. DDS2 is anime.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #22606 on:** January 28, 2014, 06:11:42 PM »

When I heard that Activision lost their license for Marvel games, I went out and picked up a new copy of X-men Origins: Wolverine.

This game is great!!

Positive Touch · « **Reply #22607 on:** January 28, 2014, 07:34:05 PM »

ubisoft really set the bar for gpu optimization prefrence with assassins creed iv. game appears to run fine on nvidia cards but on amd it is a fucking slideshow. like i get consistent 15fps, with the lowest settings giving me only a small boost. cutscenes frequently have desyncronized sound effects, and holy fuck when it starts to rain in-game you might as well just pack it up unless you got some serious nostalgia for rares 64 games. fuck me this is annoying

Rufus · « **Reply #22608 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:37:32 PM »

You might be CPU limited if changing graphics setting does nothing. What're your specs?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #22609 on:** January 29, 2014, 04:53:42 AM »

yeah I got a i7 that's like 1.7 ghz. didn't realize it was too low for the requirements. mah future

Rufus · « **Reply #22610 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:12:05 AM »

If there's anything you can drop in that socket that is better do so. Doesn't even have to be the latest. The way Intel is doing things though you might be on an outdated socket, they seem to switch with every processor generation.
In which case - save up for the big one. CPU+MOBO+RAM. Gonna have to do it myself sooner or later.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #22611 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:37:05 AM »

got a laptop breh $:-\$

Rufus · « **Reply #22612 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:39:03 AM »

Didn't even consider that.

WELP.

demi · « **Reply #22613 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:37:19 AM »

Whats the matter, you should be able to afford a new PC with all the money you saved from those cheap deals

Positive Touch · « **Reply #22614 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:36:10 AM »

I'm gonna put up my new resume on backpages.com and start saving

demi · « **Reply #22615 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:40:32 AM »

You could give me some sweet deals on some games, I can help out.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #22616 on:** January 29, 2014, 11:21:14 AM »

yeah I'll see what stuff I got left. think there's a lot of ps1, pc, psp, and gba games

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #22617 on:** January 29, 2014, 03:26:49 PM »

Ugh, at the mission in AC4 where you have to sneak past all the assassins in the hideout. Everything "Asscreedy" about this game just sucks dick. Terrible. Just make a motherfucking pirate game, idiots.

etiolate · « **Reply #22618 on:** January 29, 2014, 07:53:16 PM »

Playing The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. TOBY SECTION IS BEST SECTION.

Rufus · « **Reply #22619 on:** January 29, 2014, 10:45:27 PM »

Getting a bit tired of DDS' encounter rate. Also getting ambushed is an automatic retreat.

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