I didn't know it only ran this weekend. I'm going to have to fit in a session at least. Loved the first one, especially how the gunplay felt so much like Halo.
I saw the new capture the flag mode where you have to capture multiple balls and it felt reminiscent of Deathrow, which I loved way back when.
Hmmm, sounds like the game Dreams tbh. I don't have high hopes but time will tell.
I agree about roguelikes generally, although Hades was so special. I also only finished it 2-3 times and then watched the real ending on YouTube.
What was the standout for you?
Yeah, I read the longer statement defining what they meant with the tagline "come back stronger" so Saros has me really excited. I loved Hades for instance for this reason. Seems like they will be leaning more on story too, so I'm sure that's a reason. Their metrics probably show that many haven't finished Returnal, so they are hopefully making sure it's more accessible. I honestly think that is why they added coop to Returnal, to make it easier without compromising their original vision. I just reinstalled it to give it another go. I hear the first 2 bosses are the hardest also. So I watched a walkthrough on the first boss (which I've died to about 7 times already) as a refresher and to help me get over the hump.
Didn't realize Survivor was on Extra. Looks like I'll be waiting even longer.
Agreed on Hell is Us. If it's a soulslike I'll be disappointed. They have stated that it isn't, but I'm not sure how much of that is them true versus not wanting to be pigeonholed.
That's odd about mindseye. If true then count me out.
Things I liked:
Things I didn't like:
The rest I thought was ok. I'm a little excited for Borderlands 4, but I never finished Borderlands 3, so I'll have to finish that first to at least justify it. Also, didn't Gearbox have some controversy? I can't remember.
I remember the very first one on PC and diving in the mansion pool over and over thinking "no way graphics can get better than this"
Yeah, I've played it with a friend or 2 before and liked it a lot more. After Astro I feel character movement is too slow and I have to stop punch combos to change direction otherwise I keep punching in the direction I started. I end up rolling everywhere because it's faster. Playing single player really highlights the slow mobility.
Is it possible to get a double platinum? Lol
We've been playing Cat Quest 3 which she likes, and just started Sackboy with her. But she still wants Astro. And I should clarify that she just watches me play. She says "just you play, I will play when I am 5"
Just got the platinum on this and my daughter wants me to do it again. So good timing but after I hyped her up and played the 1 new level she said "...that's it?"
Glad you're loving it!
Whoever designed this game's font needs to take an eye exam for me.