Video Game Thread v. Wii4One

[OpenYourEyes311]

Got Platinums #5&6 in the last couple weeks with a couple of really good Metroidvanias: Axiom Verge and Dust: An Elysian Tail. Now my list looks like:

Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Back to the Future: The Game
Axiom Verge
Dust: An Elysian Tail

Up next: Dragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice!

If anyone is looking for a great Metroid-like game, I can't recommend Axiom Verge enough. It really was a perfect game for the genre. Had a little bit of so many great classics including Metroid, Castlevania, Bionic Commando, Mega Man, Kid Icarus... just so much fun. Challenge was pretty tame, but acceptable.

Dust was also good, but I played on Tough difficulty (second hardest difficulty) and it was VERY easy. Died a few times, but I don't expect to beat every boss on the first try (which I did). That was disappointing, but the gameplay was really cool.

[ReaperKK]

Overwatch is awesome and a fresh take on the FPS genre for me. Just so everyone knows, the box price includes all future heroes, maps, and updates; the only microtransactions are cosmetic and attainable through grinding credits and loot boxes. For a game that requires teammates to switch heroes on the fly, I'm glad they are not restricting any content behind a paywall.

I didn't play over the weekend, but strongly considering buying it.

The weekend beta secured my buy for overwatch.

I have stellaris to keep me busy for the next few weeks until then.

[Fiery Winds]

ICYMI, the beta was extended until tomorrow, May 10 @10am PDT

[earlilano]

I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy X/X-2. Its finally on PC. The following is the steam link:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/359870/

[ReaperKK]

Can't wait to get home and play stellaris tonight.

[Cedar redaC]

I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy X/X-2. Its finally on PC. The following is the steam link:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/359870/

Will we live to see Kingdom Hearts on PC? Stuff like this makes me think we will before too long.

[wizard of Thought]

I'm a big fan of Final Fantasy X/X-2. Its finally on PC. The following is the steam link:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/359870/

Oh damn, I always wanted to play FFX and wished the HD remaster would make it to the PC, so I`ll definitely consider getting this.

Next week, Fire Emblem Fates will finally be out in Europe. It feels like I was waiting for ages at this point since the game is already released in the US and JP for quite some time, but my New 3DS XL & the SE of the game will soon arrive so I`ll stay hyped.

[Crow]

I dunno, I thought axiom verge was... missing something. maybe it's because I played a much better metroid homage game earlier in the yearice, environmental station alpha

[Rattlehead]

so i bought dark souls 1 for pc today because i like being late to the party, also it was $5

i dunno when i'll start playing it tho, barely been gaming lately, too much music 

I just bought dark souls 1 & 2 yesterday at the humble bundle store, can't wait to get into it.

You are in for a treat. Dark Souls 1 is probably the best game I've ever played. It's such an incredible experience to play for the first time.

[Lynxo]

So I'm playing Dark Souls 3 at the moment and I got my ass handed to me by the boss Abyss Watchers. The first stage of the fight I got the hang of but the second fight...oh man. This is gonna take a while!

[adace]

Uncharted 4 is fantastic so far. The graphics and dialogue are especially outstanding.

[Phoenix87x]

Uncharted 4 is drop dead gorgeous and plenty of fun as well. 

[Fiery Winds]

I'm only 2 hours in Uncharted 4 and concur with both of you. Naughty Dog have become masterful storytellers while keeping you immersed in the game.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Decided to get Doom yesterday which I did. It's awesome, it's pretty much old school Doom but with todays graphics. If you're a fan of Doom I feel it's a must.

[ReaperKK]

I heard a lot of really positive things about Doom single player, I'm going to pick it up in a few weeks when the craziness dies down at work.

[jingle.boy]

I heard a lot of really positive things about Doom single player, I'm going to pick it up in a few weeks when the craziness dies down at work.

I'll probably grab it later in the year once used versions show up for 1/2 the price.  I haven't picked up a controller in about a month, after being addicted to Witcher 3 for quite a few months.  Still have to finish the add-on pack for that one.

And still have 3 other games that I haven't touched yet either.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Yea i'm a bit surprised how much I enjoy the single player campaign so far, it feels actually kind of like Dead Space but with a higher tempo. Have to give some extra credits to the audio team because the environmental, ambient and the overall sounds are crystal clear and beefy. The music can be a bit to much in your face though but then again it's Doom.

The combat is easy to get into and it plays amazing, haven't had any fps drops or stuff like that at all and it still looks amazing. It's a perfect game when you just wanna let some steam off and play without any thought.

[Genowyn]

So having beaten Dark Souls 1 and 3 I decided to play Bloodborne. Goddamn is this game different. DS1 is different from 3 but it didn't take very long to adapt to it. I repeatedly get my ass kicked in BB.

[j]

Same thing happened to me.  No shields, aggressiveness is rewarded with health recovery, and other mechanics really force you to play a much higher-risk, faster-paced style.  I was a giant ultra-conservative pussy hiding behind a shield and taking it slow in Dark Souls, and it took me quite a few hours to even get close to competent in Bloodborne.

-J

[adace]

Yea i'm a bit surprised how much I enjoy the single player campaign so far, it feels actually kind of like Dead Space but with a higher tempo. Have to give some extra credits to the audio team because the environmental, ambient and the overall sounds are crystal clear and beefy. The music can be a bit to much in your face though but then again it's Doom.

The combat is easy to get into and it plays amazing, haven't had any fps drops or stuff like that at all and it still looks amazing. It's a perfect game when you just wanna let some steam off and play without any thought.

Sounds awesome. Looking forward to playing this myself.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Yea i'm a bit surprised how much I enjoy the single player campaign so far, it feels actually kind of like Dead Space but with a higher tempo. Have to give some extra credits to the audio team because the environmental, ambient and the overall sounds are crystal clear and beefy. The music can be a bit to much in your face though but then again it's Doom.

The combat is easy to get into and it plays amazing, haven't had any fps drops or stuff like that at all and it still looks amazing. It's a perfect game when you just wanna let some steam off and play without any thought.

Sounds awesome. Looking forward to playing this myself.

I think you will enjoy it.

It's just pure fun, for example it's littered with references from other Bethesda games like this for example:



I heard today that every level has a hidden section where you can play the original Doom some how.

Haven't touched Multiplayer yet though but sadly i've heard mixed feelings about it.

[Lynxo]

So having beaten Dark Souls 1 and 3 I decided to play Bloodborne. Goddamn is this game different. DS1 is different from 3 but it didn't take very long to adapt to it. I repeatedly get my ass kicked in BB.

I had the exact same reaction except the other way around - Bloodborne was my first FromSoftware game I've ever played and I got really good at it. However, now that I've begun playing Dark Souls 3, it sure feels a lot different.

How are you enjoying it so far? I found myself greatly preferring the Victorian style setting of Bloodborne, it felt a lot more unique. And hideous and gross. 

[Genowyn]

I'm a huge Fantasy nerd so the Souls setting is more my style.

I'm up to Vicar Amelia and still generally getting my ass beat by everything.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

DOOM: Behind The Music Part 1

Have to say slaying and ripping monsters and demons apart along with metal is almost a divine experience, you should try it! 

[adace]

Rented Doom yesterday and I'm having a blast. One of the most intense and fun FPS games I've played.

And yeah, the metal soundtrack definitely fits the gameplay.

[Rattlehead]

I'm a huge Fantasy nerd so the Souls setting is more my style.

I'm up to Vicar Amelia and still generally getting my ass beat by everything.

That's normal… I've done everything Bloodborne has to offer (got the platinum and did everything in the Old Hunters add on) and aside from some of the boss fights in The Old Hunters and Chalice dungeons, nothing was harder for me than when I first started playing that game. I really started to get a better feel for the game once I got past the Blood-starved Beast, which kicked my ass several times on my first play through. It also helped when I got Ludwig's sword which pretty much made me feel like I was playing the game on easy mode. What weapon are you using right now? In my opinion, the Hunter's Axe is by far the best starting weapon.

[Accelerando]

Uncharted 4 is one of the best games I've ever played

[Cyclopssss]

I've always been a big DOOM and Quake fan, probably a bit more of Quake and Wolfenstein then Doom. I've been playing the new game for a few days now, and it feels fantastic. But it's so freaking Dark! Can't see shit!  You're right into the action, although I haven't gotten very far yet, the playing is pretty smooth. I sort of participated in the whole Beta Doom multiplay, but I've come to think I'm not too fond of multiplayer gaming at all. (most of the time I'm nothing but frag-bait anyway). Anyway, this game just looks and sounds pretty great.

[Genowyn]

I'm a huge Fantasy nerd so the Souls setting is more my style.

I'm up to Vicar Amelia and still generally getting my ass beat by everything.

That's normal… I've done everything Bloodborne has to offer (got the platinum and did everything in the Old Hunters add on) and aside from some of the boss fights in The Old Hunters and Chalice dungeons, nothing was harder for me than when I first started playing that game. I really started to get a better feel for the game once I got past the Blood-starved Beast, which kicked my ass several times on my first play through. It also helped when I got Ludwig's sword which pretty much made me feel like I was playing the game on easy mode. What weapon are you using right now? In my opinion, the Hunter's Axe is by far the best starting weapon.

I started with the Axe but I have been using the Kirkhammer. Being able to switch between the very agile sword and the huge damage of the hammer is really helpful.

Beat Vicar Amelia yesterday without a ton of trouble.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I've always been a big DOOM and Quake fan, probably a bit more of Quake and Wolfenstein then Doom. I've been playing the new game for a few days now, and it feels fantastic. But it's so freaking Dark! Can't see shit!  You're right into the action, although I haven't gotten very far yet, the playing is pretty smooth. I sort of participated in the whole Beta Doom multiplay, but I've come to think I'm not too fond of multiplayer gaming at all. (most of the time I'm nothing but frag-bait anyway). Anyway, this game just looks and sounds pretty great.

Yea haven't touched the MP yet because of the mixed feedback i've heard but also, I wanna finish the campaign first. I've heard good things about Snapmap though.

[Cyclopssss]

The Beta just looked bad and had terrible lagging on my end. To be honest, it looked more like Quake III then DOOM. Just made it 'outside' by the way... haha. Getting creamed again by the monsters.... 

[ReaperKK]

After listening to the bombcast I have to get Doom asap, I just don't know when I'm going to play, my next few weeks are nuts.

[cramx3]

I usually enjoy shooters so Doom sounds like a game I might enjoy, but given it seems like only a game worth playing the campaign once through, I will likely just wait until it goes on a steam sale or something.

[Dark Castle]

Honestly, while the multiplayer isn't game changing, if you're feeling the itch for unreal tournament type play it scratches that itch oh so well

[Azyiu]

Uncharted 4 is one of the best games I've ever played

Definitely! I am on my first run so far, but am not in any hurry to beat. In fact, I just took my sweet time on Chapter 12 last night, and I must have spent nearly 3 hours to clear that chapter. It wasn't because it was hard or anything, rather I actually stopped and enjoyed / appreciated the structures, scenery, lighting and all several times. This game is just beautifully done.