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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Been playing FTL off and on for quite a while. Still trying to beat all the ships on hard.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I am very bad at that game, but I still love it.

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

OMG I should so get back into it.

Probably the game I've played the most hours of, but I haven't played in years.

And yeah, Hard is not a joke. I wish you good luck, and may your ennemies' shield rooms always burn.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I've been playing Yakuza 5 and, as always, I cannot recommend this series enough. There's a pretty large quality drop-off going from Kiwami 2 to Yakuza 3 Remastered, but at minimum Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2 are all worth playing 100% and after the hurdle of 3 it gets great again.

The stories are well-paced crime thrillers, the characters are interesting, the combat manages to feel good without just being another Arkham clone, and the games being set in Japan makes it a fun experience to walk through as someone who doesn't live there. They're a blast. Not on sale at the moment, but the Steam Summer Sale starts tomorrow.

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

They're actually still on sale right now, on GOG, I believe. The entire series is something like 80% off.

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

I hadn't even known they were on GOG.

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

I wouldn't exactly call it a quality drop off since Kiwami 1 and 2 are basically full remakes of the original first 2 games using the newer engines. The story is still really strong going forward. But I do agree that I got whiplash going from Kiwami 2 to 3, 4, and 5.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

As of the other day the series was on sale at GOG. ~$30 for 0 though 6.

New to the series and started with 0 and been enjoying it.

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

Wasn't expecting someone to mention Yakuza when I opened this thread! I'm in the middle of playing Kiwami 2 right now after having played 0 and Kiwami 1 like 2 years ago. I'm super glad it had a massive recap of the previous game at the beginning because as much as like the series, there's so much shit that goes on and I didn't remember half of it. I think 0 is the standout in the series so far and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get into the games.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Been doing a proper run-through of Everspace 2, it finally came out of a two-year Early Access a few months ago, currently on 20% sale and has a free demo. Really enjoying it, it's very Freelancer-esque and I'm liking the stop-start animated cutscene style.

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

I probably wouldn’t have tried it out without GamePass, but I’m so glad I did. I think the 3rd person works well with a controller layout, and I’m honestly having more fun flying here than in SW: Squadrons. I do admit it’s making me wish I had the full flight stick kit.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Finally completed the base game after falling off from the tediousness. I really hope the sequel addresses that issue because otherwise, it has fantastic combat in a world with mythical creatures.

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

Still playing Rimworld, committing atrocities to society if I’m not playing FFXIV. I always find some new mod to use or new challenge. I get bored with the end game and usually just start a new one, so in my current colony I’m trying to either launch the ship or get enough honor to take over their shuttle. I have yet to complete the game lol even after 100’s of hours of playing it.

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[–] Professor_juicy 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have been going hard on Kenshi as of late. Honestly such a unique game, I recommend giving it a look!

[–] Zoot_ 3 points 1 year ago

I recommend kenshi all the time. I love it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been getting back into modded Skyrim. I realized that I've played so little of the actual game that this challenge is to complete some content instead of the same Helgen/Whiterun loop over and over again.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Battle Bit, Overwatch, DRG and World of Warships.

DRG is just a great game, and a new battlepass season just started. The battlepass is free, just a place to unlock cosmetics, no FOMO since they get added to the game's drop pool once they're not on the battlepass.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I'm replaying Ghost of Tsushima. Sure it's an open world, go-to-icon, action collectathon but it looks beautiful and is punctuated with enough genuine fun to keep me interested. This one and Horizon Zero Dawn as last gasps of the PS4 are much better than they needed to be.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been playing Hollow Knight again. Sofar I've never beaten it but I have a feeling this will be the time! Generally get about an hour or two in after work while sitting with my wife as she watches garbage tv.

[–] caut_R 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I know the game‘s decorated, but I‘ve only been in for like an hour or so. The generally melcancholic vibe of it hasn‘t caught me yet.

Does anyone who‘s played through the game have some tips for me (or us?) that they wished they would‘ve known when they first played the game?

[–] JayEchoRay 3 points 1 year ago

I've finished the main story, but I am too fat fingered to do the white palace to unlock the extra good stuff

I am pulling from memory here

It is a game that rewards curiousity and will make you earn those extra rewards.

I would say always try find the map maker, he whistles when you are nearby and they allow you to start mapping an area when you contact them and buy the map.

Alternatively if you miss them in an area there is a bug lady in the base town that will sell a few things and her husband's exploration maps too, i think you have to at least contact the map maker at least once before she sells I think.

In one on of the houses in the first area you can explore after tutorial has a cricket trapped in it. They provide a few items to save your bug coins for

Bosses seem tough until you get the feel for a fight and then it starts to feel like a dance of sorts.

If you see somewhere but can't get there, make note of it, you will later find something to make it easier and/ or possible to do it.

If you want to really unlock the full game experience learning to nail hop is a good skill to get good at which is where I am fat finger it

[–] epicsninja 3 points 1 year ago

I've always found The Crossroads to not be the best opening. If you can get through Greenpath, I think the game will stick with you.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Currently I'm still playing Divinity Original Sin 2, while doing dailies in Elder Scrolls Online.

If you ever choose to get into ESO, It can be very cheap to wait for a Collection on sale, I got ESO High Isle Collection for less than $20 on Steam. Base game + 6 DLC's, I have been playing for months without buying the subscription. The main limitation is carry capacity, but I already have 200 inventory space + 240 bank space.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Xcom and Fallout New vegas.

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

Same but xcom2. Both are great running on an Ayaneo 2.

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

Just picked up Party Hard 2...

Played the first one on steam and had a blast. It's like Hotline Miami but you're a serial killer just trying to get sleep so you have to murder everyone at the neighbors house party. Got the sequal on xbox this time

Gonna jump on it tonight.

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

The shadowrun series, some of them are on the shorter side ( there are user made storys that you can get from the workshop) but the world / story telling of fantastic there are quirks with some of the earlier games but im really enjoying the series.

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

Currently playing Foundation, but I'm about to fire up Planet Crafter for the long weekend as they just dropped an update yesterday

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

I just basically finished Tears of the Kingdom. 150 hours, all shrines, almost all the armour, and pretty much all the side-quests done, plus the main quest. Probably my favourite game ever. Once my internet starts working again, I'm probably going to be playing Okami HD

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

I always love Beyond All Reason - so much so that I started a community for it [email protected]. Also been going through the original Call of Juarez, but I think I enjoyed the newer Call of Juarez: Gunslinger more, which is only like $3.

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

Battle Bit (i know i'm a heathen around here). Hoping to pick up Rising Star 2 and Mini Healer in the sale.

[–] Zoot_ 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Do people really dislike battlebit or something?

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

Replaying Dark Souls because I keep missing Elden Ring when it goes on sale

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

Besides finally spending some time in Divinity: Original Sin 2, I also finally tried Age of Wonders 4. I highly recommend trying both as they're both refreshing and excellent. Also tried out The Ur-Quan Masters, which is a remastered (FREE) version of Star Control II and I'll definitely spend some more time with it.

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

Steam Summer Sale 2023 is tomorrow, countdown clock

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

Immortality. FMV game which is closer to an interactive movie than a game. Included in xbox game pass.

It’s a mystery/thriller about an actress who has gone missing and whose films were never released. The gameplay involves scrubbing through clips of recovered movies/behind the scenes/extras and linking related people/objects to uncover more clips and more plot.

The lead actress is effectively playing four roles and she is absolutely incredible. I’ve found all the acting to be great but she is a stand out. I would typically find the idea of ‘watching’ a game more than ‘playing’ it to be a turn off but so far I have found it to be pretty enthralling and a great “in-between” for other games I’m playing.

Really highly recommend! Play with a controller though since the rumble is a hugely helpful part in finding ‘secrets’.

Be sure to check the list of content warnings though because there are some pretty intense scenes/themes

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

I've just finished the final tier in Satisfactory after a two week addiction. I'll be keeping my eye on the steam summer sale for something to get into next. My wish list is getting long.

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

I just completed Blacksad: Under the Skin. Engaging story, somewhat janky controls. So now I'm in between games and am wondering if I should really start with Mass Effect.

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

Been replaying The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age on my Steam Deck. Played the co-op mode with a friend a long time ago so it's been a nostalgic trip so far.

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

Currently playing Mafia II, at ps3.

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

I'm like 60 hours into Ghost of Tsushima. Been loving the immersion in that game

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

I'm playing Robo Quest. It's a fps rogue lite from a few years ago. The combat reminds me of overwatch and the characters and weapons remind me of Borderlands.

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

Amazon is currently giving away Prey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prey_(2017_video_game))

I really liked the game and the unique alternate history sci-fi world full of great technology gone horribly wrong. :)

The world-building relies a little too heavily on audio logs and found documents, which

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

Wolfenstein The New Order & Old Blood are kind of like that too.

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

Street fighter 6. Love it. There is unfortunately no community for it on lemmy

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately we need to stay in bigger community groups until the level activity grows to a point where a community needs to break into smaller groups for specific games etc.

Alternatively you could make a c/StreetFighter and populate it while you wait for people to slowly come, I've been doing that with several lemmy communities, but I can only maintain so many postings per day. That being said, the rate which each of them have grown already is greater than I could have hoped.

You would also need to factor what instance to build it on, whether it is likely to get defederated and if its going to be one which people may check etc. However, if there is no other community yet, you just need to make sure its a simple enough domain to remember, etc. You really only need to post say twice per day.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I just finished Yakuza Kiwami 2 and am planning to start Mass Effect 1 Legendary tonight (never played). I'm open to any tips for which talents and whatnot to pick (I know pretty much nothing about it).

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