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Splinterdog · Apr 30, 2023

I'd forgotten just how good both of The Division games are and perfectly playable as single player. They are very slick and also beautiful to look at.
My favourite enemies are the cleaners because a couple of carefully aimed shots at the fuel tanks on their backs creates a hilarious panic, until it's too late.

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kapone32 · Apr 30, 2023

Splinterdog said:
I'd forgotten just how good both of The Division games are and perfectly playable as single player. They are very slick and also beautiful to look at.
My favourite enemies are the cleaners because a couple of carefully aimed shots at the fuel tanks on their backs creates a hilarious panic, until it's too late.
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I am still trying to finish the Stronghold Mission in 2. Everythng about those Games is killer.

Vayra86 · Apr 30, 2023

Splinterdog said:
I'd forgotten just how good both of The Division games are and perfectly playable as single player. They are very slick and also beautiful to look at.
My favourite enemies are the cleaners because a couple of carefully aimed shots at the fuel tanks on their backs creates a hilarious panic, until it's too late.
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The Division still looks mental, tbh, it makes you wonder WTF is happening in the RT-age. Single player campaign thing up to max level is also a pretty good ride imho... That game nailed so much in so many ways...

I kept switching RT on and off in Control today, and try to find the differences, but honestly, I needed a magnifying glass and lots of optimism to really see them. The overwhelming majority, even its reflections, are in fact rasterized - even if they're dynamic. RT off, the flag in the reception hall, first scene, will dynamically reflect its physics/movement on the floor just the same.

The Division proves a lot of the same points - there is so much happening on screen, with weather, debris and snow flying around, and it all just looks perfect; including perfect screen space reflections.

Kei · Apr 30, 2023

Cvrk said:
Expensive and completely made for consoles. With only a small options for PC tweaking....but you buy it for the story & gameplay which is AMAZING!

What game is this?

Frick · Apr 30, 2023

Invisible Inc. and it's quite good, but man the randomness of the level generations can be touch. Died on mission 3. I'm not good at these kinds of games, but man.

kapone32 · Apr 30, 2023

In this Month's Humble Choice the Highlight is Death Stranding. The other Gem though is Aliens Fire Team Elite. Wow, all I can say is the tension in the Game is real. I would post a pic but I am busy enjoying the hell out of Project Cars 2. I just finished the Lamborghini series and now I am doing LMP3 Asian Series at Bathurst.

Splinterdog · May 1, 2023

Vayra86 said:
The Division still looks mental, tbh, it makes you wonder WTF is happening in the RT-age. Single player campaign thing up to max level is also a pretty good ride imho... That game nailed so much in so many ways...

I kept switching RT on and off in Control today, and try to find the differences, but honestly, I needed a magnifying glass and lots of optimism to really see them. The overwhelming majority, even its reflections, are in fact rasterized - even if they're dynamic. RT off, the flag in the reception hall, first scene, will dynamically reflect its physics/movement on the floor just the same.

The Division proves a lot of the same points - there is so much happening on screen, with weather, debris and snow flying around, and it all just looks perfect; including perfect screen space reflections.

Yes, they do look mental and insanely detailed too. I like all the background chatter as well because you really get a sense of being there.
As for performance, my rig handles both games perfectly and crashes are rare and only because of the 5700 drivers.
If you play Warlords Of New York DLC in Division 2, which is excellent by the way, you can't go back to DC until you finish all the DLC missions. Talking of which, I get the impression that the New York settings - Battery Park, Castle Clinton etc - are homages to Deus Ex, in a way.
Those Cleaners again!

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oobymach · May 1, 2023

Just finished Astlibra with almost 100 hours game time. Light saber was worth all the grinding. Click to enlarge.

Get it here.

ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

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jormungand · May 1, 2023

Splinterdog said:
Yes, they do look mental and insanely detailed too. I like all the background chatter as well because you really get a sense of being there.
As for performance, my rig handles both games perfectly and crashes are rare and only because of the 5700 drivers.
If you play Warlords Of New York DLC in Division 2, which is excellent by the way, you can't go back to DC until you finish all the DLC missions. Talking of which, I get the impression that the New York settings - Battery Park, Castle Clinton etc - are homages to Deus Ex, in a way.
Those Cleaners again!
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Your first post made me download it again and continue where i left more than a year ago. Its nice to see i managed to raise the graphics to high and keep nice frame rates with the rtx 3080
coming from a rtx 2070 super.

Klemc · May 1, 2023

Silent Hill Shattered Memories, after MGS3 & 4 finished in three days, MGS4 is... perfect.

Vayra86 · May 1, 2023

Horizon Zero Dawn... finally lol. First real playthrough.

All things maxed out and >100 FPS everywhere :rockout:

Kei · May 1, 2023

Vayra86 said:
Horizon Zero Dawn... finally lol. First real playthrough.

All things maxed out and >100 FPS everywhere

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Fantastic game, I played it through last year and still fire it up every once in a while to just bask in the beauty and fun combat. I tried it for about 20-30 minutes on a Playstation once, but the MOMENT they announced it for PC? That was done (don't like the controllee that much anyway), I played it with the same frames like you at about 100-120fps at all times.

Tried it with my 4090 locked at 162Hz (max is 165Hz but I limit it a pinch with gsync)...man, that game is just utterly ridiculously lovely. It feels INCREDIBLE!

I hope you enjoy the hell out of it!

I actually enjoyed being in that world so much so.......that I didn't use fast travel even one time, and I played it for 73 hours total lol. (I think I finished the game with 69 hours in)

Space Lynx · May 2, 2023

it took me about 20 tries, but I finally beat the last mission on Dishonored on Steam Deck 10/10 game. 11/10 on Deck the audio is insane on Deck.

i'm in so much pain at the moment its unbelievable, so being able to be in bed with heat pad and steam deck has been nice

outpt · May 2, 2023

The Last of Us. Winter time in the park. Run this thing at max at 1440P. Having a tough time at this point. it's a bitch dying.

wNotyarD · May 2, 2023

Space Lynx said:
it took me about 20 tries, but I finally beat the last mission on Dishonored on Steam Deck 10/10 game. 11/10 on Deck the audio is insane on Deck.

i'm in so much pain at the moment its unbelievable, so being able to be in bed with heat pad and steam deck has been nice

If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were calling the Deck a heat pad. (Isn't it one, though?)

Space Lynx · May 2, 2023

wNotyarD said:
If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were calling the Deck a heat pad. (Isn't it one, though?)

mine doesn't get hot at all, I even ran of God of War on it and the fans didn't even get loud. i think newer models like mine are built a lot better than older ones.

nomdeplume · May 2, 2023

While it was still on sale I picked up Fortune Island DLC in Forza Horizon 4. After dinking around there for a bit I came back and started working off some nerves in something just a bit less twitchy than a hypercar.

Space Lynx · May 2, 2023

before I start Dishonored 2, decided to give Titanfall 2 another round since I love that game... came across this gem I thought worth sharing

*eats popcorn*

Splinterdog · May 2, 2023

Space Lynx said:
before I start Dishonored 2, decided to give Titanfall 2 another round since I love that game... came across this gem I thought worth sharing

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*eats popcorn*

The double jumping in Titanfall 2 is doing my head in because I keep missing and falling into oblivion.

Vayra86 · May 2, 2023

Space Lynx said:
before I start Dishonored 2, decided to give Titanfall 2 another round since I love that game... came across this gem I thought worth sharing

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*eats popcorn*

Haha wow. Hey but at least Redfall runs in FOUR KAY!

Chomiq · May 2, 2023

From a fun round on Sunday - ambushing British Challenger with a BTR:

Bastards have killed our T-72 just before that and were tracked after battle. That smoke screen they deployed really played against them.

Lew Zealand · May 2, 2023

Vayra86 said:
Horizon Zero Dawn... finally lol. First real playthrough.

All things maxed out and >100 FPS everywhere

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I'm playing my GOG version of HZD on about 4 different machines (completed it already on one a while ago but still have some side quests to clean up). So at 4 different places in the story but it doesn't matter because this game is so fun to play and look at. And like Kei said you don't fast travel in this game, instead enjoy the scenery and combat/stealth on the way. I find new spots on the map in each play, now that's great game design.

Hardware note: a Ryzen 1200 OC to 3.8GHz is not enough in big bot+human firefights to keep your FPS above 30 with 100% usage (first Corruptor fight). A 1600AF is much better and a 4790 does OK with mins in the 40s, which is a big improvement. I assume a 4590 would be the same as the 1200 and I have one but haven't tested yet.

Sithaer · May 2, 2023

Vayra86 said:
Horizon Zero Dawn... finally lol. First real playthrough.

All things maxed out and >100 FPS everywhere

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Funny how that game does that, when I finally upgraded from my RX 570 4GB to my GTX 1070 Horizon was the first game I went to play. 'it did not play nice with my 570 at all so I waited almost 1 year till I could upgrade and play it for real..'
The game ran surprisingly well on my at the time 1600x/1070 system with decent settings too, no crashes or bad stutters to speak of so a good experience in general and the game was well worth to play. 'I did read everything lore related stuff I managed to find and took my time with the game'
Now in the waiting room for Forbidden West. :oops:

Space Lynx said:
before I start Dishonored 2, decided to give Titanfall 2 another round since I love that game... came across this gem I thought worth sharing

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*eats popcorn*

Yeah that game looks all over the place, tried it today and while certain parts at the start of the game did look decent in overall its nothing special while it doesn't exactly run good either.
Titanfall 2 is a good pick, stupid fun single player campaign.
Its also on my one day play again list for sure.

'played it like 6 years ago on my old GTX 950 system and even on that it was fine on 1080p'

2wick_10029 · May 2, 2023

DMZ on MWII 2022, the experience actually pretty good if you don't meet hackers

Splinterdog · May 2, 2023

nomdeplume said:
While it was still on sale I picked up Fortune Island DLC in Forza Horizon 4. After dinking around there for a bit I came back and started working off some nerves in something just a bit less twitchy than a hypercar.

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You got me back onto Forza Horizon 5 and I bought a Hoonigan Escort Cosworth which cleared all my credit. Fine looking game, loads of fun and I'm thinking of getting the Hot Wheels expansion which is great on FH3.
Very picturesque in Mexico!

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What are you playing?

Splinterdog

kapone32

Vayra86

Kei

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

kapone32

Splinterdog

oobymach

ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam

jormungand

Klemc

Vayra86

Kei

Space Lynx

Astronaut

outpt

wNotyarD

Space Lynx

Astronaut

nomdeplume

Space Lynx

Astronaut

Splinterdog

Vayra86

Chomiq

Lew Zealand

Sithaer

2wick_10029

Splinterdog

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