What are you playing?

[scevism]

Been playing Grid Autosport just got to level 9 on all race modes still a great game.

 

[Frick]

Finished Costume Quest 2 and got all except one achivement (requires replaying the game in its entirety). Time to start Thief 2!


Edit: Ruh roh. Appears to be the same engine. Intro video doesn't play. I'm going to try TafferPatcher to see if it fixes all of this brokeness. If it fails, I'll probably just play it at 800x600 like Thief Gold.


Edit: Woo, it worked! And away we goooooooooo...

You running with the HD mod?

 

[FordGT90Concept]

You running with the HD mod?

TafferPatcher allows all resolutions because it updated the NewDark engine. Unfortunately, I ticked the boxes for upgraded textures too and I'm seeing a lot of faces with missing textures. It's not really getting in the way of playing though.

 

[Jborg]

Currently on my 2nd play through of Witcher 3, playing GTA V on and off in the usual manner when I don't want something objective based.

I picked up Far Cry Primal 2 nights ago, started playing and am liking it so far. Graphics are awesome, the landscapes are great, gameplay is fun. So I only have a few issues with the game so far.... the game seems to have features that resemble other game features very closely.... such as the "Hunter Vision" to me seems like a direct copy from the Witcher 3 senses.... its not exactly the same but it instantly reminded me of the Witcher 3 mechanism when I started using it. The game also resembles the Survival Game Ark: Survival Evolved somewhat, with taming of creatures etc. From what I am gathering Far Cry Primal is a combination of Far Cry 4 mechanics, combined with some Witcher 3/Ark features.

The one thing that was really ticking me off was how accurate the enemy archers shoot at you WHILE on the move. They can get off 3 arrows on the run, never missing, when I can barley get 1 accurate shot in. Maybe I am doing something wrong lol, but I really don't like how the enemies arrows track to you and they cannot miss. - My biggest negative I have noticed so far.

 

[okidna]

Once you get used to the controls, it's all good. This was one of RCoon's first reviews I think, back at end of 2014 (?), and getting used to the controls is the hardest part. Also, try NOT to get in combat. You will lose 9 times out of 10...because you're small, and it's supposed to stealth.

That's not to say you can't kill. Just wait for the right moment, and assassinate from behind. I left hundreds of bodies behind me this way. And you'll die more than once from falling, even once you get used to the controls.

Here, found his good review:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/styx-master-of-shadows-review.206335/

Thank you for the review link, @RCoon did a really great job at explaining the game and convincing the reader and first time player (well, at least me) to try the hardest difficulty

I picked up Far Cry Primal 2 nights ago, started playing and am liking it so far. Graphics are awesome, the landscapes are great, gameplay is fun. So I only have a few issues with the game so far.... the game seems to have features that resemble other game features very closely.... such as the "Hunter Vision" to me seems like a direct copy from the Witcher 3 senses.... its not exactly the same but it instantly reminded me of the Witcher 3 mechanism when I started using it. The game also resembles the Survival Game Ark: Survival Evolved somewhat, with taming of creatures etc. From what I am gathering Far Cry Primal is a combination of Far Cry 4 mechanics, combined with some Witcher 3/Ark features.

Ubisoft is well known for recycling features or gameplay mechanic across their franchises, but for Far Cry Primal it goes even further than that : http://www.gamepressure.com/e.asp?ID=563

We can’t say that for certain, but there is some evidence pointing to the fact that Ubisoft might have recycled the map from Far Cry 4 and used it in Far Cry Primal. You could argue that it’s just a coincidence, but it’s hard to say what was the idea behind that decision – especially since the Himalayas and Central Europe are thousands kilometers apart.

 

[Ahhzz]

Grim Dawn and starting to play Styx.

I played a lot of Grim Dawn when I bought it last year, but abandon the game to wait for complete content/level. Now after the official release I have to say that the game is (still) great and of course better than when it's still in Early Access (more polished graphically, better game mechanics, and less bugs). If you love Titan Quest, Diablo 2, or Tochlight you have to try this game.
.....

Same here. I got in a while back, and played a pretty good bit, but decided to swap out for something else (or several somethings else) for a while. After the official launch, I got back in on my main toon, and had to backtrack a lot to fill in some of the newest changes (like Devotion and shrines!!), and really enjoying it.
will spend some time this weekend with the 7-day pass that was donated my way for Black Desert Online. I wonder if all the fuss will make it worth it... I see the store, and some of the useful-looking things look expensive, and some of the cosmetics look ridiculously expensive..... Oh well, It'll be worth the time to check it out

 

[RCoon]

Here, found his good review:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/styx-master-of-shadows-review.206335/

Oh my, those were the days!

 

[Beastie]

Project Cars. The Lotus 49 is a thing of wonder and joy round Oulton Park.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Project Cars. The Lotus 49 is a thing of wonder and joy round Oulton Park.

My Formula A car has been 3027 miles around Nords . Project Cars is probably the best game i have ever owned.....though i must confess Dirt Rally is a stonker......Pikes Peak.....WOW !!

Loving the replay footage in both games especially the drone shots in Dirt.

 

[Beastie]

My Formula A car has been 3027 miles around Nords ..

I've yet to tackle the Nurburgring. I look forward to it.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

I've yet to tackle the Nurburgring. I look forward to it.

2 or at most 3 laps round Nords in Formula A and i am frazzled...try the RWD LMP1.....plenty of brakes and traction, hefty top speed too...a nice intro before jumping in a Formula A.

 

[Ithanul]

Could not help myself. Lets see if I can still beat this fast style.
Plus, I wanted the darn figurine for my collection.



Plus, been playing Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD. So far on Act 2 Chapter 2.

 

[manofthem]

I actually finished a mission without killing anyone and without being detected. I think this is going to be a game that I replay to go the whole game for Ghost and Clean Hands.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Thief 2 done and yeah, it is way better than Thief Gold. It's funny how Thief went through the same growing pains as Splinter Cell. In the first game of both, you were forced into a situation where pacifism isn't really an option (talking the Pagen creatures in Thief Gold). In every subsequent title of both series, they provided alternatives.

Mad Max isn't going to get finished downloading until it is close to bed time so I need to find something else to fill the time. I'm trying to decide between bouncing around some indie titles (like Organ Trail which I haven't played since they fixed the scavanging minigame) or Thief to get the last 11 achievements.

 

[Frick]

Thief 2 done and yeah, it is way better than Thief Gold. It's funny how Thief went through the same growing pains as Splinter Cell. In the first game of both, you were forced into a situation where pacifism isn't really an option (talking the Pagen creatures in Thief Gold). In every subsequent title of both series, they provided alternatives.

Now I just need 2000 words on why Thief 2 is the best in the series and why and how it's vastly superior to Thief (2014).

 

[Guitar]

FWIW, The Culling has awful combat, is boring and bland as hell, and runs like shit (on AMD cards?). Don't buy it.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Now I just need 2000 words on why Thief 2 is the best in the series and why and how it's vastly superior to Thief (2014).

The major difference between Thief 2 and the most recent two is having to traverse the city to get from mission to mission. If you don't like that mechanic, Thief 2 is better. If you do like that mechanic, they are better. Other than that (and the obviously improving graphics) they're all still pretty much the same game. I think Deadly Shadows has the best story though.


I discovered a lot of the Dishonored achievements I'm missing are from the Trials. I think I'll take a stab at some of them...

 

[Frick]

The major difference between Thief 2 and the most recent two is having to traverse the city to get from mission to mission. If you don't like that mechanic, Thief 2 is better. If you do like that mechanic, they are better. Other than that (and the obviously improving graphics) they're all still pretty much the same game. I think Deadly Shadows has the best story though.

......................................................................................................... The row of dots here represent how far I counted before deciding not to write that 2000 word expose on why this statement is wrong.

 

[manofthem]

I actually finished a mission without killing anyone and without being detected. I think this is going to be a game that I replay to go the whole game for Ghost and Clean Hands.

And I beat Dishonored earlier today. I'm glad I stuck with it because I got into it and really liked it. In fact, I restarted the game tonight and doing a run for Ghost and Clean Hands

In a way, Dishonored partly reminds me of Metro 2033... When I first started Metro, I couldn't get into it; it took me 3 tries to get into the game, and that taught me something. I didn't want to do that with this game so I stuck with it and loved it!

I discovered a lot of the Dishonored achievements I'm missing are from the Trials. I think I'll take a stab at some of them...

How's it going with that? and are you going for all the achievements? I looked through them tonight and there are a lot, and man seem complicated. I only have like 25%

 

[rtwjunkie]

@manofthem I am so glad you stuck with it and loved it! It's one of my top ten favorite games of all tine! It's practically a near perfect game in every area measured. I think the last two years it has been in PCGamer's top ten of all time too.

It's one of those rare games I can play numerous times. Hell, i played a second time almost immediately after finishing the first time. The I bought the Knife of Dunwall and the Witches of ? And played the missing story from the other side. It still had me hooked, even though I wasn't playing as the "good" side. I actually discovered the two of them weren't all that different.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

How's it going with that? and are you going for all the achievements? I looked through them tonight and there are a lot, and man seem complicated. I only have like 25%

Got all of these:
Mrs Pilsen's Remorse - Find Emily's doll hidden in each of the 10 challenges
Assassin Vs. Machine - Complete Train Runner before the train arrives at the station
Long Way Down - Perform a drop assassination of at least 150 meters in the Kill Cascade challenge
Headhunter - Complete Assassin's Run with 100% accuracy using only head shots
Time Management - Finish Chain Kill or Bend Time Massacre without failing any wave, including bonuses

I'm thinking I'm not going to get them all primarily because of:
Void Star - Complete all Normal and Expert challenges with a 3-Stars rating

That's just an exercise in frustration.

The I bought the Knife of Dunwall and the Witches of ?

Brigmore Witches


Less than an hour left on the Mad Max download so I'm probably done with Dishonored for a while.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Brigmore Witches

Thanks for that! My mind was a bit foggy at the time.

 

[Drone]

In a way, Dishonored partly reminds me of Metro 2033... When I first started Metro, I couldn't get into it; it took me 3 tries to get into the game, and that taught me something. I didn't want to do that with this game so I stuck with it and loved it!

Same here. I couldn't get into these games because I rarely play fps games but when I saw that these games are singleplayer games with interesting story and rpg elements I totally loved them. I missed lots of things in Metro 2033 (normal one, I don't have redux version) so I'm gonna replay it soon (to get different ending). Dishonored deserves another replay as well. Unfortunately lots of abilities in Dishonored are pointless, because with possession and teleportation you can achieve any goal.

 

[bubbleawsome]

Could not help myself. Lets see if I can still beat this fast style.
Plus, I wanted the darn figurine for my collection.
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Aw man, I remember twilight princess. It came with my wii at launch, but my mom threw it away.

Right now I'm playing undertale but with tons of rocket league in between as I can't beat this boss.

 

[GoldenX]

what boss? the one that only speaks like this? you're gonna have a bad time...

Testing Dolphin-emu in Direct3D 12: