What are you playing?

X71200 · Apr 28, 2022

I'd like to rock some MW again, but shame that Infinity Ward is left in their own ward removing Verdansk and replacing it with a holiday resort. Then you get a 70gb update that does nothing. Gone are the days of if you seek you can clear faster, we're ready for another...

Rahnak · Apr 28, 2022

Beat FF XV last Monday. This game made me sad, it's such a waste of potential.

Ruru · Apr 28, 2022

Rahnak said:
Beat FF XV last Monday. This game made me sad, it's such a waste of potential.
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When I had my last GPU (980 Ti) I just wanted to test how it runs... well, I tested it for ~80 hours.

Still have the DLCs and superbosses etc. left, just need to play for a while to get used to the buttons etc.

lexluthermiester · Apr 29, 2022

Rahnak said:
This game made me sad, it's such a waste of potential.

That is how I felt about the original FF7.

Cvrk · Apr 29, 2022

Rahnak said:
Beat FF XV last Monday. This game made me sad, it's such a waste of potential.

Never got past the tutorial. You start in a training room where you get familiarized with the controls. There was a dodge/attack move that was imposed to perform on keyboard mouse. Uninstalled the game after a few minutes.

If you are at this point....just know that Elden Ring has taken a weird turn for you. Likely, you won't be able to go back

Rahnak · Apr 29, 2022

Lenne said:
When I had my last GPU (980 Ti) I just wanted to test how it runs... well, I tested it for ~80 hours.

Still have the DLCs and superbosses etc. left, just need to play for a while to get used to the buttons etc.

That's quite the test. :laugh:

I did all the npc side quests, most of the hunts and collected all the royal arms. I thought about playing the Ignis episode because I'm curious to know what happened on that fateful day but he plays so differently to Noctis I didn't really feel like learning a whole new control set right now.

lexluthermiester said:
That is how I felt about the original FF7.

I honestly didn't expect it, I'm not an oldschool FF fan, I started with X. People complained about XII and XIII and I liked those, so I thought I was game for pretty much everything they could throw at me. But FFXV was very frustrating at parts, especially at the beginning. I've read somewhere that the game was rushed so maybe that's why.

I was excited about FFXVI but I've lowered my expectations after XV. Though I'm still hoping they knock it out of the park.

Cvrk said:
Never got past the tutorial. You start in a training room where you get familiarized with the controls. There was a dodge/attack move that was imposed to perform on keyboard mouse. Uninstalled the game after a few minutes.

Yeah, the tutorial was pretty awful.

lexluthermiester · Apr 29, 2022

Rahnak said:
I honestly didn't expect it, I'm not an oldschool FF fan, I started with X.

I'm actually completely opposite. I've seen the whole series and I've given each entry an honest go. For me, FF1 was of course first. Then FF: Mystic Quest, FF2(FF4 JPN) and FF3(FF6 JPN). FF7 on the PS1 was a severe let-down for many reasons. FF8 was even worse. FF9 was the last main-line FF I played and enjoyed. The real FF2 & 3 got fan translations, I played & enjoyed them too. FF5 got a fan translation which was MUCH better than the official offering from Square, and it was a very complex but still enjoyable entry in the series. The intro was great!

IMHO, Final Fantasy 3(FF6 in Japan) is the best Final Fantasy ever made, based on merits, not nostalgia. The intro was outstanding, Ted Woolsey's story-telling was the stand-out highlight, followed closely by the excellent & truly inspired OST and then the graphics, which had both beauty & charm with a style all it's own. Everything about that game came together in an experience that is rivaled only by Chrono Trigger in sheer quality. It just exudes excellence. No other turn-based RPG has come close since.

Ruru · Apr 29, 2022

Rahnak said:
That's quite the test. I did all the npc side quests, most of the hunts and collected all the royal arms. I thought about playing the Ignis episode because I'm curious to know what happened on that fateful day but he plays so differently to Noctis I didn't really feel like learning a whole new control set right now.

I honestly didn't expect it, I'm not an oldschool FF fan, I started with X. People complained about XII and XIII and I liked those, so I thought I was game for pretty much everything they could throw at me. But FFXV was very frustrating at parts, especially at the beginning. I've read somewhere that the game was rushed so maybe that's why.

I was excited about FFXVI but I've lowered my expectations after XV. Though I'm still hoping they knock it out of the park.

Yeah, the tutorial was pretty awful.

Been a fan since I first time played VII 23 years ago. The best series ever, only Resident Evil is as a good franchise; I love both FF and RE :love:

lexluthermiester said:
I'm actually completely opposite. I've seen the whole series and I've given each entry an honest go. For me, FF1 was of course first. Then FF: Mystic Quest, FF2(FF4 JPN) and FF3(FF6 JPN). FF7 on the PS1 was a severe let-down for many reasons. FF8 was even worse. FF9 was the last main-line FF I played and enjoyed. The real FF2 & 3 got fan translations, I played & enjoyed them too. FF5 got a fan translation which was MUCH better than the official offering from Square, and it was a very complex but still enjoyable entry in the series. The intro was great!

IMHO, Final Fantasy 3(FF6 in Japan) is the best Final Fantasy ever made, based on merits, not nostalgia. The intro was outstanding, Ted Woolsey's story-telling was the stand-out highlight, followed closely by the excellent & truly inspired OST and then the graphics, which had both beauty & charm with a style all it's own. Everything about that game came together in an experience that is rivaled only by Chrono Trigger in sheer quality. It just exudes excellence. No other turn-based RPG has come close since.

FFVI is a true gem, though it's hella boring in the beginning for the first hours. But when the game actually starts, it's pure gold.

I have everything I need on Steam.

lexluthermiester · Apr 29, 2022

Lenne said:
FFVI is a true gem, though it's hella boring in the beginning for the first hours.

Are you kidding? Figaro Castle was hilarious!

Ruru · Apr 29, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Are you kidding? Figaro Castle was hilarious!
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AND I GOT SAND IN MY BOOTS

Kefka is one of the "funny guys who turned terrible" guys I know..

lexluthermiester · Apr 29, 2022

Lenne said:
I have everything I need on Steam.

Huh... Interesting. I have more of that list than you do... I think...

EDIT:
I just looked you have more titles from the SquareEnix list.

Ruru · Apr 29, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Huh... Interesting. I have more of that list than you do... I think...

I'll be damned then, I thought I have all the neccessary ones :eek:

btw I found my PS1 FF II disc few days ago, it was in one other game's case. I love FF II. :love:

Frick · Apr 29, 2022

You lack Chrono Trigger.

Ruru · Apr 29, 2022

Frick said:
You lack Chrono Trigger.

Have it on Steam as well

lexluthermiester · Apr 29, 2022

Frick said:
You lack Chrono Trigger.

And the Mana series...

Ruru · Apr 29, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
And the Mana series...

Good point, totally forgot those

But I must mention one PS1 non-square JRPG, Legend of Dragoon... that shares the best PS1 game title with FFIX if you ask me..

Frick · Apr 29, 2022

Rouge Legacy 2 came out yesterday. Didn't even know it was a thing. It's great with more Rouge Legacy, but for some reason the controls (mouse+kb) doesn't feel as good.

Ruru · May 1, 2022

Playing some BF4.. I remember when I barely could run this 60fps, now the 200fps cap is hitting.

jhelton48 · May 1, 2022

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit for now.

droopyRO · May 2, 2022

The Ascent.
Probably the best action-RPG ? i don't know where to put the genre of the game in. But is really good gameplay wise. The graphics look superb with ray tracing and the world in so detailed with a lot of atention to details. The music and sound are very good also. Hope it will get a DLC or a part two as the universe is good. Like Mutant Year Zero it surprised me in a very good way coming from an indie studio.

kapone32 · May 2, 2022

droopyRO said:
The Ascent.
Probably the best action-RPG ? i don't know where to put the genre of the game in. But is really good gameplay wise. The graphics look superb with ray tracing and the world in so detailed with a lot of atention to details. The music and sound are very good also. Hope it will get a DLC or a part two as the universe is good. Like Mutant Year Zero it surprised me in a very good way coming from an indie studio.

This Game is very appealing to someone who is a fan of the Bladerunner genre. Unfortunately I had to restart my Campaign and it does become a Grind (especially those bosses that take so much damage). Everything you said is true though. The intro once you have pass the tutorial is killer.

SN2716057 · May 2, 2022

Serious Sam Siberian Mayhem - come to my special arms

Sithaer · May 2, 2022

droopyRO said:
The Ascent.
Probably the best action-RPG ? i don't know where to put the genre of the game in. But is really good gameplay wise. The graphics look superb with ray tracing and the world in so detailed with a lot of atention to details. The music and sound are very good also. Hope it will get a DLC or a part two as the universe is good. Like Mutant Year Zero it surprised me in a very good way coming from an indie studio.

O damn thanks for reminding me this game existed, for some reason I forgot even tho I remember watching an early trailer or something. :laugh:

I like such games and the genre in general, The Ruiner was also really fun.

Vayra86 · May 3, 2022

Lenne said:
Playing some BF4.. I remember when I barely could run this 60fps, now the 200fps cap is hitting.

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Is it me or does that look amazingly bad? Blurfest galore, low geometry tunnel, flat texturing, nonsensical lighting? I mean the FPS is great of course, but what settings are these? Did older BF really look that poor?

Deleted member 24505 · May 3, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
I have, once again, been dipping into the 8bit gaming library. This time, playing Willow for the NES with a few hacks applied.

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Title screens.

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Fight with Bavmorda and the end.

The sound hack seems to have brought the high-pitched sound effect & music down to a less annoying level.

Willow fixed tuning

For whatever reason, whoever wrote the replayer for Willow didn't know that the NES's soun

www.romhacking.net

The No-Flash hack seems to have removed all the annoyingly over bright screen flashes when certain events in game happen. Much more enjoyable.

Willow No Flash Hack

This is a hack that removes some of the bright flashing in the game. This allows the game to be bet

www.romhacking.net

Been a while since I played this game. It was a fun revisit!

Just a tip, if any of you are going to take a go, use the Wiki!

Willow (NES)

Willow is a 1989 2D action RPG developed and published by Capcom for the NES. It is loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name and is the second title Capcom...

strategywiki.org

It's a guide that doesn't hand-hold you through the game. The maps however are invaluable!

One tip, if you're not Level 16, Bavmorda WILL kick your ass! Don't say you weren't warned.

Oo i might have to look for a nes emulator and have a look at that.

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X71200

Rahnak

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

lexluthermiester

Cvrk

Rahnak

lexluthermiester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

lexluthermiester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

lexluthermiester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

lexluthermiester

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

Ruru

S.T.A.R.S.

jhelton48

droopyRO

kapone32

SN2716057

Sithaer

Vayra86

Deleted member 24505

Guest

Willow fixed tuning

Willow No Flash Hack

Willow (NES)

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