Nier Replicant. As others have said, the side quests are pretty dull - only doing them for the chievos! Actual game is pretty fun although don’t really fancy three full playthroughs to get to true ending. Also bought Judgment so that will be next up.
After playing Outriders last week or two, this weekend have played the much more easy-going Rain on Your Parade, and latest Darkside Detective, games as both quite undemanding and fun!
I didn't start off as a fan, but very much grew to enjoy it as powers started to unlock - I went as a pyro - because causing enemies to explode in flames never gets old! Some grindy achievements but definitely hoping DLC forthcoming
Like several others, I’ve been playing Outriders. Wasn't much of a fan initially, but it definitely grows on you! Achievements are horribly grindy though.
I have the X at my place back in London, but happy with the S at my family’s place during lockdown. Until true next-gen 4K games are released, not sure makes a massive difference, plus the pricing clearly means next-gen gaming pretty much available to all.
Sounds like positive news. RPGs are generally at their best when focussed single -player experiences. Love the previous DA games, even DA2!, so this cant arrive soon enough.
Just completed Little Nightmares 2. Thought last level outstayed its welcome, and died a few too many times as clunky controls/hard to judge depth on platforming; but overall a really good game with some amazing art-direction. Shall be hitting WatchDogs next.
Managed to miss original announcement. Loved first two Dead Space games so if anywhere near that good, will be very happy. Thought third was terrible though...
Replaying this on the X, and its more fun than I remember when played it originally. Never bought any DLC for it originally, so nice surprise to have reached the Alan Wake-linked stuff.
If it just cuts down the horrendous loading screens - being stuck in a lift for ridiculous amount of time, for example - then works for me. Genuinely looking forward to this!
I played some good games, but also a bunch of Ratalaika type dross, throughout Jan and hit just over 60k for the month. Lockdown has a lot to answer for!
The Medium for me. Still keeping off Cyberpunk until the next-gen patch is released. If any spare time tomorrow will probably try one of the new Yakuza releases but my backlog is pretty ridiculous right now...
Loved Psychonauts so very keen on second one , although nice to read will only be released when is actually ready! Would that other companies did the same. I managed to secure the series X at launch, but quite keen to grab the S model for my family’s place, esp as seem to be spending latest lockdown with them. That said, hopefully later this year will be a special edition model with larger storage.
Used to buy both OXM and Xbox World for the discs. Occasionally buy Edge now but just not the same. Definitely would play all the demos with Kameo being earliest can remember.
Its going to be an expensive year... Suspect a few will fall back into 2022, especially with no apparent end in sight of COVID restrictions, but plenty there to look forward to, ME trilogy especially; played 1 and 2 waaaaay too many times!
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. Cynical remake of DR2 but with Frank as the lead. I actually hated the first one initially, but when I revisited some time later, found it to be much more enjoyable. Best to level up until the walking speed is increased, then much less frustrating.
Bought Cyberpunk but probably holding off until the patches are released, even though I have the series X. Just to be sure! Meantime also have recently purchased Fenyx Rising and Watchdogs to play.
Call of the Sea looks great, but still happily playing AC Valhalla, and with Twin Mirror, Watch Dogs, Fenyx Rising, and some other game out this week - Cyber... something? - on my hard-drive, suspect will be some time before getting to it.
I quite enjoyed it, although it did outstay its welcome a little. Keep meaning to replay due to the several endings available, so this may be the nudge I need!
My nephew is uber-keen for one, but luckily not old enough for a credit card! Saw one on Ebay for 5k earlier today, absolutely insane. Happily I received mine this week.
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Re: GreedFall's Next-Gen Version Washes Up On Xbox Series X Next Week
This was a surprisingly good game; will probably play through a second time with the shinier graphics to try and grab another of the various endings.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
Finished off Mass Effect, bar a few achievements which refuse to unlock. Will be giving Biomutant a go this weekend.
Re: Ubisoft Forward To Feature 'Some Surprises You Won’t Want To Miss'
Wouldn’t mind some news on Beyond Good and Evil 2 or Splinter Cell.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 8th)
Played RE Village yesterday, but today has been about the nostalgia of Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance, which was pretty much first game I ever played.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 24th)
Nier Replicant. As others have said, the side quests are pretty dull - only doing them for the chievos! Actual game is pretty fun although don’t really fancy three full playthroughs to get to true ending.
Also bought Judgment so that will be next up.
Re: These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (April 20-23)
@Sakisa Yep, exact same choices here!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 17th)
After playing Outriders last week or two, this weekend have played the much more easy-going Rain on Your Parade, and latest Darkside Detective, games as both quite undemanding and fun!
Re: Soapbox: Outriders Is The Perfect Looter Shooter For A Single Player Gamer Like Me
I didn't start off as a fan, but very much grew to enjoy it as powers started to unlock - I went as a pyro - because causing enemies to explode in flames never gets old!
Some grindy achievements but definitely hoping DLC forthcoming
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 3rd)
Like several others, I’ve been playing Outriders. Wasn't much of a fan initially, but it definitely grows on you! Achievements are horribly grindy though.
Re: Dying Light 2 Plans To Feature Ray Tracing On Xbox Series X
I quite enjoyed the first one so will definitely be picking this up, although probably not til it gets the all clear from any launch bugs.
Re: Here's What Time Outriders Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass This Thursday
Loves Bulletstorm, so hoping this is half as much fun. Then again, GoW: Judgment was rubbish, so we’ll see!
Re: Yakuza Producer Wants To Remaster Binary Domain With 'A Few Changes'
Loved Binary Domain! Definitely like to see an updated version.
Re: You Can Play The Entire Yakuza Series On Xbox From Today, And Here's Why You Should
0 was brilliant, but one was less enamoured with next two iterations. Have downloaded next few games though as on holiday next week and looking fun!
Re: Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Conjures Up Its First Gameplay Trailer
Played two of these and they were fun, so definitely will give this one a go.
Re: UK Retailer GAME Will Have The Xbox Series X In Stock This Monday
I have the X at my place back in London, but happy with the S at my family’s place during lockdown. Until true next-gen 4K games are released, not sure makes a massive difference, plus the pricing clearly means next-gen gaming pretty much available to all.
Re: Finally, We're Getting A Dying Light 2 Update Next Week
If they can improve over the first Dying Light the way they improved that game from Dead Island, could be a very fun game!
Re: Major Nelson Teases 'Special Things' Planned For Official Xbox Podcast Next Week
@ThanosReXXX erm, is that being a spelling-nazi, rather than a grammar one?!
I’ll see my pedant nazi-self out as well...!
Re: Rockstar Owner: We Don't Want Our Remasters To Be 'Simple Ports'
Would love to get an upgraded version of Bully!
Re: Rumour: We Might Be Getting Some Elden Ring News In March
First two Dark Souls games passed me by, but really liked DS3, so definitely interested in hearing mire in this.
Re: Dragon Age 4 Is Reportedly Dropping All Planned Multiplayer Features
Sounds like positive news. RPGs are generally at their best when focussed single -player experiences. Love the previous DA games, even DA2!, so this cant arrive soon enough.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 20th)
Finally returned to Watch Dogs Legion. Typical Ubi-open world fayre, but do love the London setting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 12th)
Just completed Little Nightmares 2. Thought last level outstayed its welcome, and died a few too many times as clunky controls/hard to judge depth on platforming; but overall a really good game with some amazing art-direction.
Shall be hitting WatchDogs next.
Re: Skybound Games Joins Development Of Upcoming Horror Game The Callisto Protocol
Managed to miss original announcement. Loved first two Dead Space games so if anywhere near that good, will be very happy. Thought third was terrible though...
Re: Review: Little Nightmares 2 - Bigger And Bolder Than Its Predecessor
Looking forward to this one. Loved first, beyond speed-run achievement, so pre-ordered a while ago.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 6th)
Played the Werewolf Apocalypse rubbish. Flawed, but fun!
Hope to start on the Yakuza games this next week.
Re: Interview: Immortals Fenyx Rising Director Talks Reviews, DLC And The Xbox Series X
Bought this at launch, as loved AC Odyssey, which had much of the same team I believe, and was not disappointed! Lot of fun.
Re: Control Ultimate Edition Looks Remarkable On Xbox Series X
Replaying this on the X, and its more fun than I remember when played it originally. Never bought any DLC for it originally, so nice surprise to have reached the Alan Wake-linked stuff.
Re: BioWare Explains Why Mass Effect Legendary Edition Won't Receive An Xbox Series X Version
If it just cuts down the horrendous loading screens - being stuck in a lift for ridiculous amount of time, for example - then works for me. Genuinely looking forward to this!
Re: Random: Xbox Fans Are Loving Indiana Jones On Games With Gold
This was pretty much first game I played on original Xbox, and loved it. Definitely will give it another play through.
Re: One Xbox User Already Managed To Obtain 500,000 Gamerscore In 2021
I played some good games, but also a bunch of Ratalaika type dross, throughout Jan and hit just over 60k for the month. Lockdown has a lot to answer for!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 30th)
The Medium for me. Still keeping off Cyberpunk until the next-gen patch is released. If any spare time tomorrow will probably try one of the new Yakuza releases but my backlog is pretty ridiculous right now...
Re: Immortals Fenyx Rising Appears To Be Getting An Xbox Demo Soon
Took a chance and bought this at launch; I was not disappointed! Lot of fun, which I personally preferred over Valhalla.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 21-28)
Donut County, Desperados III, the new Yakuza games, not to mention The Medium. Definitely looks good to me.
Re: Feature: Here Are Our Xbox Predictions For 2021
Loved Psychonauts so very keen on second one , although nice to read will only be released when is actually ready! Would that other companies did the same.
I managed to secure the series X at launch, but quite keen to grab the S model for my family’s place, esp as seem to be spending latest lockdown with them. That said, hopefully later this year will be a special edition model with larger storage.
Re: Lucasfilm Games Teases 'Very Exciting' Announcements For 2021
Probably zero chance, but would be cool if the cancelled 1313 game was resuscitated
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Favourite Xbox Demo Disc Memories?
Used to buy both OXM and Xbox World for the discs. Occasionally buy Edge now but just not the same.
Definitely would play all the demos with Kameo being earliest can remember.
Re: Feature: 30 Xbox Series X Games To Look Forward To In 2021
Its going to be an expensive year...
Suspect a few will fall back into 2022, especially with no apparent end in sight of COVID restrictions, but plenty there to look forward to, ME trilogy especially; played 1 and 2 waaaaay too many times!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Jan 2nd)
Finished Fenyx yesterday, now moved onto Twin Mirror. Only an hour in but seems pretty decent so far.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Dead Rising Games Is Your Favourite?
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. Cynical remake of DR2 but with Frank as the lead.
I actually hated the first one initially, but when I revisited some time later, found it to be much more enjoyable. Best to level up until the walking speed is increased, then much less frustrating.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With January 2021's Xbox Games With Gold?
Wouldn’t mind giving Breakdown a go, plus haven’t played Dead Rising for years so happy to replay that one.
Re: Metacritic Calls The XIII Remake The Worst Xbox Game Of 2020
Played this, hated it. So many bugs, was ridiculous. Won’t be replaying!
Re: UK Boxed Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Becomes The Second Biggest Launch Of 2020
Bought Cyberpunk but probably holding off until the patches are released, even though I have the series X. Just to be sure!
Meantime also have recently purchased Fenyx Rising and Watchdogs to play.
Re: Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Dec 8)
Call of the Sea looks great, but still happily playing AC Valhalla, and with Twin Mirror, Watch Dogs, Fenyx Rising, and some other game out this week - Cyber... something? - on my hard-drive, suspect will be some time before getting to it.
Re: Could The Ace Attorney Trilogy Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass Soon?
Played this last year; quite fun and definitely recommended
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Dec 5th)
Still working through AC Valhalla, and thoroughly enjoying it. Have bought Fenyx Rising, but no longer sure will get onto it before Cyberpunk lands.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Remedy Xbox Games Is Your Favourite?
I like all their games, but Alan Wake gets my vote. Still hoping for a full sequel...
Re: GreedFall Is Heading To Xbox Series X With Additional Content
I quite enjoyed it, although it did outstay its welcome a little. Keep meaning to replay due to the several endings available, so this may be the nudge I need!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Nov 14th)
Blasted through latest CoD, and Valhalla tomorrow.
Re: Scalpers Are At It Again With Expensive Xbox Series X eBay Listings
My nephew is uber-keen for one, but luckily not old enough for a credit card!
Saw one on Ebay for 5k earlier today, absolutely insane. Happily I received mine this week.
Re: Happy Xbox Series X|S Launch! Have You Received Yours?
UPS literally just delivered mine, along with AC game...