What are you playing?

[manofthem]

You're right, the game falls into average to above average.....but Sean Bean's narration alone makes it worth a playthrough for me!!

Yes sir, the narration is quality. I knew I had heard the voice before but couldn't place it, and then I read it on the store page.

Sucks because save points are hard to come by, few and far between. Today I lost a good deal of time after falling down into some weird hope type thing and had to quit to restart, and ended up losing all the progress.

Lastly, I wish there was the ability to jump

 

[EzioAs]

Finished Metro 2033 faster than I expected. The developers did a good job with the game's atmosphere and at Hardcore difficulty, the game is definitely hard. Makes me wonder how much harder the next two settings are (called Rangers or something). Bullets are scarce and more than half the time, I just use a knife or rely on allies who are close...or run. I don't really understand the story at all though especially at the end. So, that gives me some mixed feelings about the game. Furthermore, I don't know if it's intended or not but there's some slight delay when you change weapons or reloading or lighting up explosives. It could be intended as to gives it a more realistic feeling. Overall though, I can recommend this for anyone who's into FPS with very limited ammunition and good challenge.

Spoiler: ARTYOOMM!!! EXPLAIN THIS PART TO ME!!

Now, I have to find something short to play while I wait for Rayman Origins goes free on Uplay.

 

[mroofie]

What are you playing.

Myself

 

[Drone]

Finished Metro 2033 faster than I expected.

What ending did you get? I had to replay metro twice to see both endings

non-canon ending is better than real one lol

 

[EzioAs]

@Drone I didn't even know there were multiple endings until you mentioned it.

Spoiler: Ending

I got the one where Artyom gets on top of the tower, place the guidance system, then goes into some weird dream or illusion and later on, the missiles hit the city and the credit rolls.

What's the other ending?

 

[Drone]

Spoiler: Ending

Artyom cancels air strike in the very last moment and saves the Dark Ones because he realizes in the dream (which you get only if you select some choices through entire game) that they're not evil

It's tough to get this ending from the first play if you don't know what to do

 

[EzioAs]

Spoiler: Reply

I thought that the dark ones weren't evil based on some of the hints they gave and I figured that during the dream, I get to choose whether to shoot the shadow/dark ones coming at Artyom or not. Initially, I let it come close thinking it may be harmless but it just kills me so I shot it after reloading the last checkpoint. The canceled air strike ending is non-canon then? Too bad, it would have been a much better ending IMO and would draw my interest into playing Last Light

 

[Drone]

Ranger (normal) ending is canon. Last Light (and novel) continues from that and also has two endings.

Non-canon is indeed more beautiful.


Many of my favorite games have non-cannon endings which are better than the canon lol

 

[EzioAs]

I don't know if it can be considered canon or not, but Dragon Quest 8 alternate ending which is available if you play the postgame dungeon, fills the game plot holes, gives a much better ending and because of that, it raises my overall impression of the game.

So yeah, alternate endings can be more beautiful than the original.

 

[rtwjunkie]

Finished Metro 2033 faster than I expected. The developers did a good job with the game's atmosphere and at Hardcore difficulty, the game is definitely hard. Makes me wonder how much harder the next two settings are (called Rangers or something). Bullets are scarce and more than half the time, I just use a knife or rely on allies who are close...or run. I don't really understand the story at all though especially at the end. So, that gives me some mixed feelings about the game. Furthermore, I don't know if it's intended or not but there's some slight delay when you change weapons or reloading or lighting up explosives. It could be intended as to gives it a more realistic feeling. Overall though, I can recommend this for anyone who's into FPS with very limited ammunition and good challenge.

Spoiler: ARTYOOMM!!! EXPLAIN THIS PART TO ME!!

Now, I have to find something short to play while I wait for Rayman Origins goes free on Uplay.

Now you need Last Light! And...alot of the confusing stuff will make sense.

 

[Kursah]

So I was on the fence about buying NMS for PC until I read

about the issues and grindiness of it. I'll probably wait. But while hinging on preordering it a while ago I bought a coupe of indie titles...and they have both been a blast for me. Though to be honest, I don't play games a ton...but I do enjoy strategy and tactical games, and I feel both of these offer that.

First up is Rodina,

So many called this the poor man's NMS, not sure if that still holds true today. This is a solid space exploration but it is an EA indie title, so that may make some weary. I will say I followed the game for a while before investing, and the dev has been active with the community and updating the game the entire time through to today. So far I've been really enjoying it...but it has a different take on ship exterior graphics and special effects that might throw some off (they grew on me ). This game feels unique in how it plays out, I also appreciate no load screens once you're in-game.

There's some unique ideas executed here that work very well to let this one stand out in the crowd...if the dev keeps at this one and does all he wants...this could be a true hit for an indie title. Plus the story is pretty damn good so far!

Next up is Brigador,

Think Mechcommander + 80's gaming + destructible envorionments + tanks too. This game is pretty damn entertaining...and isn't your simple arcadish run n' gun. The enemys are ruthless, death can come quickly if one runs into a situation unprepared. There's different weapons and builds to play with, different mechs and tanks to use and a lotta action. The controls take a little bit to get used to but work well for the game..some prefer controllers I prefer Mouse + KB...especially because aiming is critical in this title and with a mouse it is so much easier.

I expected this to be a simple run n gun, but the graphics looked entertaining, the music is a throwback, and the action is fun as hell. This title has more to offer in complexity and tactics than one would expect. That may also be a problem for some that want a simpler game...but this one is worth getting into. Very much so. Also it plays on Windows and Linux!

Honestly, these two titles have really been excellent to enjoy killing time before I have to hit the books again for cert season. Hopefully some of you guys will check em out and enjoy!

 

[dieselcat18]

Hawken on the PC since 9/18/12....Terrific FPS with mechs....just hope the game survives with the new/newer devs at RLD that took over from ADH about a year and a half ago with all the ups and downs it's experienced over the last several years.

 

[P4-630]

Started playing Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 again.
I'm having a problem with disassembling the Front Steering Knuckle of a Maluch, I can't remove it, it's stupid.

Edit: Ok got it, I had to remove 2 small bushings first....

 

[EzioAs]

@rtwjunkie I have Last Light, but I'm not going to play it until at least next year or so. I tend to avoid sequels right after I just finished it's prequel and I do my best to avoid the same genre too. I think it's best to switch genres after I complete a game to keep the next game feel a bit fresh.

 

[Ithanul]

Finally got around to playing Bioshock Infinite.
So far enjoying it. Though, I notice the enemies are dumb as rocks and swarm at ya.

 

[Drone]

Just started Sonic and the Black Knight and there's a boss battle in the very first level? Well, it wasn't hard

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

farming for Platinum in Warframe.

 

[Jaffakeik]

Playing Albion Online Final beta + No Mans Sky

 

[kurosagi01]

Sunday i went on the other half account and got her the Flawless raider trophy and then did another hard mode Crota raid for friend on my own account. She is now 1 trophy away like me to platting Destiny and then Destiny can finally go back in corner of the shelves..Also enjoying Monster Hunter Generations on 3DS.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

this bug has got me in a weird way.

 

[kurosagi01]

this bug has got me in a weird way.
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This Warframe? Looks so different from when i first played the "Beta" version back in the day.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

@kurosagi01 yep, it is. The game has evolved over the years & it's getting better as update frequency is by the months, regardless of whether it's major or just a small fix.

 

[Recon-UK]

Playing Company of Hero's right now.. pretty damn good WWII game.

 

[EzioAs]

Installed Rayman Origins (it's free on Uplay for the next 30 days) and tried it a little bit. The game is as good as I imagined. I haven't play platforming game in quite some time so it's a very nice change of pace.

 

[Night]

Finished Far Cry: Pimal, now it's time to finally try Tomb Raider from 2013, and probably continue with the sequel.