Video Game Thread v. Wii4One

[Phoenix87x]

After thoroughly enjoying the new Hitman game, I went back and got the HD trilogy which has Hitman 2, contracts and blood money. Man oh man, nostalgia goggles made me remember these games playing so much easier, lol

Still just as cool as they were back in the day, but the new Hitman is WAY more easier to play from a control and mechanics standpoint.

[SystematicThought]

Blood Money for me is the easiest to get into and probably my favorite. I know the levels by heart and have so much fun with them. The new Hitman was a great return to form. There's so many ways to approach the levels.

[ReaperKK]

Blood Money was my first Hitman game. I remember really liking it despite being absolute shit at the game.

[Phoenix87x]

Blood money is probably the one I played the most and I was obsessed with it honestly. Maybe 1 time out of 10 something would go the way I "planned" it to go, but the chaos of stuff not working was part of the fun.

One thing about the new game is that I find the elaborate plans come together much easier, which is nice. But the old games will always have a place in my heart.

[Casino-95]

Right now, I'm about 15 hours into The Legend of Heroes:  The Trails of Cold Steel.  I've been having a blast so far.

[BlobVanDam]

I finished off Ori and the Blind Forest last night, and finished off most of the doable achievements today (excluding stuff that requires replaying the game like completing in under 3 hours, play on hard, don't die etc). There were a few notable sections of cursing the game and rage quitting for a couple of days (after which I'd always manage to do the section within a few tries), but overall such an excellent game. Beautiful graphics and music, and the controls are really tight. It's so much fun to play, especially once you've got all of the upgrades and can fly through the earlier sections.

I just started Rochard a little while ago, and that is looking like a really cool game so far too. I'm only 20 minutes in, but I like the style of it.

[ReaperKK]

glad you liked the game blob!

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I'm hooked on Planet Coaster atm. Really addictive game once you get a hang of it. Here's my park so far:



Including both a pirate, western section.

[Phoenix87x]

I need to buy that ^^

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

It''s really fun but since I never really play games like Rollercoaster Tycoon or sims in general I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount of things you can build with. I mean you can pretty much custom build anything from scratch. Luckily there's blueprints to draw inspiration from and of course tons of stuff in the steam workshop.

[BlobVanDam]

glad you liked the game blob!

Loved it! Now you need to get back to it! It's a shame you stopped watching me when you did, because I was on fire after that.

[cramx3]

There were a few notable sections of cursing the game and rage quitting for a couple of days (after which I'd always manage to do the section within a few tries)

Isn't it funny how that works?

[BlobVanDam]

There were a few notable sections of cursing the game and rage quitting for a couple of days (after which I'd always manage to do the section within a few tries)

Isn't it funny how that works?

Yeah. It's the same when trying to learn something on a musical instrument.
I don't know if it's a matter of mood, or getting into a rut and needing a break, but I'd quit the game cursing it as stupidly impossible, then come back to it and get it within a few tries. Every time. It certainly did make it rewarding getting past them though, and the game was generous enough with checkpoints during those sequences so you wouldn't have to redo the entire sequence from the start.

[cramx3]

There were a few notable sections of cursing the game and rage quitting for a couple of days (after which I'd always manage to do the section within a few tries)

Isn't it funny how that works?

Yeah. It's the same when trying to learn something on a musical instrument.
I don't know if it's a matter of mood, or getting into a rut and needing a break, but I'd quit the game cursing it as stupidly impossible, then come back to it and get it within a few tries. Every time. It certainly did make it rewarding getting past them though, and the game was generous enough with checkpoints during those sequences so you wouldn't have to redo the entire sequence from the start.

Yea, I get this a lot with games or puzzles or at work when Im troublshooting something frustrating.  I think it's about clearing your mind and approaching it again without the frustration.   

[Kotowboy]

I really hate in any game where you get a map but the map shows you nothing until you've walked all around the area first.

THEN ITS NOT A MAP IS IT

- OR -

Any time your waypoint / location is literally a few metres from you but of course in between theres a massive fence or wall and you have to go all the way around.

[NunoTenniscourt]

After thoroughly enjoying the new Hitman game, I went back and got the HD trilogy which has Hitman 2, contracts and blood money. Man oh man, nostalgia goggles made me remember these games playing so much easier, lol

Still just as cool as they were back in the day, but the new Hitman is WAY more easier to play from a control and mechanics standpoint.

Tell me about it. I went back and played Hitman 2 earlier this year, and wondered how the hell I ever enjoyed playing it. Everything else about the game is great, but damn, it just felt very awkward to play now compared to when I did back in the day.

I just ran into some good luck tonight, though. I went and reinstalled Arkham Knight for the hell of it after having a disastrous experience with it before. Now it runs smooth as silk. I have no idea why, but I'm not complaining.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Have no idea what I just saw but it's hilarious and a bit creepy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ-Md56jK9Y

[Nick]

Anyone play Overwatch on PS4? I got the game two weeks back or so and have gotten up to level 23 learning a bunch of the heroes. Looking for some regulars to play with. Add me (Rush3737) if interested please.

[ReaperKK]

I played a ton of overwatch on PC before I moved. I haven't found the time recently but I love the game. If I had it for PS4id look you up nick.

[cramx3]

I don't remember why I stopped playing Rise of the Tomb Raider back when I got it a year ago, I knew it was awesome and enjoyed it but just stopped... well I started over since I didn't get far last time with my new gtx 1080 and on max settings, this game is not only a beauty, but so much fun. Definitely plan on finishing the playthrough now.

[Ben_Jamin]

Holy shit guys I found a copy of Earthbound at our local Nobles. I'm so happy right now.

[Rattlehead]

One of my favorite RPGs of all time... I still have the cartridge for SNES.

[Lynxo]

I don't remember why I stopped playing Rise of the Tomb Raider back when I got it a year ago, I knew it was awesome and enjoyed it but just stopped... well I started over since I didn't get far last time with my new gtx 1080 and on max settings, this game is not only a beauty, but so much fun. Definitely plan on finishing the playthrough now.

Awesome game! Bought it for the PS4 and loved it. Except the frigging VR DLC mission, it made me sick that no other game has done.

Holy shit guys I found a copy of Earthbound at our local Nobles. I'm so happy right now.

OMG! Was it in box or only the cartridge?

[cramx3]

I don't remember why I stopped playing Rise of the Tomb Raider back when I got it a year ago, I knew it was awesome and enjoyed it but just stopped... well I started over since I didn't get far last time with my new gtx 1080 and on max settings, this game is not only a beauty, but so much fun. Definitely plan on finishing the playthrough now.

Awesome game! Bought it for the PS4 and loved it. Except the frigging VR DLC mission, it made me sick that no other game has done

VR DLC mission?  What's that about.  I did see there was some DLC that I was considering playing after, but wasn't aware it was VR or anything.

[Lynxo]

I don't remember why I stopped playing Rise of the Tomb Raider back when I got it a year ago, I knew it was awesome and enjoyed it but just stopped... well I started over since I didn't get far last time with my new gtx 1080 and on max settings, this game is not only a beauty, but so much fun. Definitely plan on finishing the playthrough now.

Awesome game! Bought it for the PS4 and loved it. Except the frigging VR DLC mission, it made me sick that no other game has done

VR DLC mission?  What's that about.  I did see there was some DLC that I was considering playing after, but wasn't aware it was VR or anything.

Well, there are multiple DLC but one called Blood Ties is taking place in the Lara Croft mansion and is more about finding clues and stuff. No fighting or anything.

The actual content is all good and well and it can be played without any VR. But the actual VR was really poorly implemented and made me sick, despite it being such a simple affair.

[cramx3]

Ah ok, yea I dont have VR or anything, but I thought I saw one DLC that was more of the same gameplay, like another tomb in the same world.  I only breifly looked, figured Id check it out once I am done with the game which I am getting close to completing.

[Stadler]

No going to go back over 79 pages; do we have a discussion here where we decide "PS4" versus "Xbox1"?   I'm at the usable end of my PS3 life, it seems, since games are now starting to not be issued on the older PS3/Xbox360 platforms.   Are either of the two backwards compatible (since I have a stack of about 12 games that I have to get through on the PS3)? 

[Chino]

No going to go back over 79 pages; do we have a discussion here where we decide "PS4" versus "Xbox1"?   I'm at the usable end of my PS3 life, it seems, since games are now starting to not be issued on the older PS3/Xbox360 platforms.   Are either of the two backwards compatible (since I have a stack of about 12 games that I have to get through on the PS3)?

Xbox1 has some limited backwards compatibility. The PS4 has none.

[cramx3]

No going to go back over 79 pages; do we have a discussion here where we decide "PS4" versus "Xbox1"?   I'm at the usable end of my PS3 life, it seems, since games are now starting to not be issued on the older PS3/Xbox360 platforms.   Are either of the two backwards compatible (since I have a stack of about 12 games that I have to get through on the PS3)?

There is also the newer version of the consoles to consider.  I don't follow the ps vs xbox war anymore so I'm not sure I can recommend.  I have an xbox1 I wish I didnt buy since I never play it besides when Halo came out. 

[Ben_Jamin]

I don't remember why I stopped playing Rise of the Tomb Raider back when I got it a year ago, I knew it was awesome and enjoyed it but just stopped... well I started over since I didn't get far last time with my new gtx 1080 and on max settings, this game is not only a beauty, but so much fun. Definitely plan on finishing the playthrough now.

Awesome game! Bought it for the PS4 and loved it. Except the frigging VR DLC mission, it made me sick that no other game has done.

Holy shit guys I found a copy of Earthbound at our local Nobles. I'm so happy right now.

OMG! Was it in box or only the cartridge?

It was just the cartridge. Shit, itd be like $500 if it was in box.

[Stadler]

No going to go back over 79 pages; do we have a discussion here where we decide "PS4" versus "Xbox1"?   I'm at the usable end of my PS3 life, it seems, since games are now starting to not be issued on the older PS3/Xbox360 platforms.   Are either of the two backwards compatible (since I have a stack of about 12 games that I have to get through on the PS3)?

There is also the newer version of the consoles to consider.  I don't follow the ps vs xbox war anymore so I'm not sure I can recommend.  I have an xbox1 I wish I didnt buy since I never play it besides when Halo came out.

Do you have the PS4?

[cramx3]

No going to go back over 79 pages; do we have a discussion here where we decide "PS4" versus "Xbox1"?   I'm at the usable end of my PS3 life, it seems, since games are now starting to not be issued on the older PS3/Xbox360 platforms.   Are either of the two backwards compatible (since I have a stack of about 12 games that I have to get through on the PS3)?

There is also the newer version of the consoles to consider.  I don't follow the ps vs xbox war anymore so I'm not sure I can recommend.  I have an xbox1 I wish I didnt buy since I never play it besides when Halo came out.

Do you have the PS4?

No, so I can't personally compare.  My true opinion on the matter would be go PC, but if someone asked me today to chose between xbox and ps I would actually go PS.  I believe the PS4 has greatly outsold the xbox1 so to me I would rather play the system that is more popular if all things are equal since that means it will likely get more developer attention in the future as well as have a more active online community. 

[Stadler]

I used to be a PC gamer (Ultima is still my holy grail for gaming) but I can't see me going down that route again. I was always playing catch up on hardware and configurations, and I just don't need that hassle.  At least with a console, you puts your disk in and you hit the "Start" button then probably the "A"/"O" button, and WHAMMO, you're killing Nazi Zombies or jumping off roofs to assassinate scumbags from the 16th century.   I'm cool with that. 

[cramx3]

Yea, thats the benefit of consoles, although it seems they are updating those quicker than PCs going out of spec now 

Also, I'm a fan of the xbox1 controller though.  I feel like it's super comfortable and has everything I need in the right spots.  I use it for PC gaming.  Not that the PS controller is bad, I just like the xbox controller better.

[Chino]

I vote the PS4. The pro model just came out, making the non-pro variant cheaper. It's got VR if you ever want to get your feet wet in that realm. Plus, we could be friends. You can't put a price on that.