I finished the Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose DLC yesterday, which was great, and I'm hoping to finish off Gotham Knights today or tomorrow. GK is not as good as any of the Arkham games, but it's still fun and worth playing imo. Looking to start A Plague Tale: Requiem next!
Gotham Knights on PC. I'm on night 5. It's not an amazing game, but it's solid for what it is, and I'm having a blast with it. In fact, I can't wait to jump back in! So far, I'd round up and say 8/10
I tried P4G years ago and couldn't get past how tedious the "dungeons" are. Its just a bunch of samey looking hallways with random enemies and puzzles that aren't fun to solve. Same with Tokyo Mirage Sessions (although I did force myself to finish that one). Does this have the same types of dungeons as those games?
I don't have too much time to play this weekend, but the time I do have will be spent with Arx Fatalis, which is on Game Pass for PC if anyone else is interested and didn't know that. Also, I can confirm that the Arx Libertatis fan patch does work with this version of the game. So far, I'm not super digging it, but its interesting enough. I've only played for a couple of hours at this point, and hoping it picks up a bit and/or I start to see what it has to offer more clearly.
I bought one last year, and use it almost exclusively. I love option to add the rubberized grips. It's hard to go back to my normal controller after using my customized one so much. It's mostly green with black, silver, and white accents. It is beautiful.
Finished the campaign in Splatoon 3 last night. It was okay, but poorly structured overall imo, and the frequent use of insta-kills was pretty annoying. Also, is it just me or is the music in this game a lot more obnoxious than it was in the first two?
Started up Immortality last night. I'm very confused, but also intrigued.
I got super into it and beat Deathloop a couple nights ago. Couldn't put it down! Not as good as Dishonored or Prey, but still very good. I played On PS5 for the gyro aiming and haptics.
I started Metal: Hellsinger last night and could not stop trying to gyro aim which obviously didn't work π I'm going to have to play a different game inbetween to break the habit. Thinking about starting either Omori or Weird West today, but haven't decided yet.
@Cikajovazmaj ππΌββοΈ I do. Every time it's an option. It's a superior control scheme. Even if you don't think so, its still an option xbox isn't giving you. Literally Xbox will lose my sale every time a multiplat comes out that has gyro on PS or Switch. It's happened multiple times this generation - Duke Nukem 3D, Quake, and Dusk. I'm sure there are more, but those are games that I personally purchased elsewhere. I can't be the only one out there doing the same. I agree that it's a platform limitation. MS could release a better controller. Until they do, I'll play on other platforms in these instances.
I picked Dishonored 2 but it was a tough choice. I got into their games only about a year ago, but Arkane is easily one of my favorite devs at this point. I own but have yet to play AF and DM - I wanted to try Ultima Underworld and its sequel first.
Wolfenstein (2009) on PC. This game is a blast! It's fast paced, not completely but mostly linear, and the RPG-lite elements give it a little extra something without going overboard. Everything about it is streamlined, and while that might not be to everyone's tastes, its exactly what I want right now. I'm having much more fun with it than I did with Return to Castle Wolfenstein which I found to be slow, finicky, and frustrating.
Also playing The Council. I'm on chapter 2.1, and so far it's alright. Interesting enough to keep playing, but I'm not loving it. Playing on PS4 via PS5, and while it's a narrative game, the performance is outright terrible. The graphics and animations are not great to say the least. I'm constantly distracted by how bad it looks and runs. Also, I'm finding there are just way too many skills to choose from and no way to know what's going to be most useful. For example, I might spend all my points leveling up my psychology skill, and then not use it even one time during the next "mission" or whatever. Doesn't feel good. But, the more I play through more intrigued I am regarding what's actually going on plot-wise.
I've really slowed down on gaming since getting into Midjourney, but I am still playing through Prey (2017). I'm maybe 60-80% of the way through it at this point. It's excellent, and I'm loving it, but so far I still like Dishonored more and by a fairly wide margin.
Played a little Turbo Gold Racing last night, capped off with a few rounds of Vigor
Mostly I'm currently obsessed with making AI generated art. If that sounds cool to you, check out craiyon.com and type in literally anything. There are several other generators, but that one is very free and easy to use. The more specific you are, the better results you get. Thinking outside the box can help. I made an Instagram just to house all my images. Hope you have as much fun as I am! Enjoy!
I'm on the last chapter of Vestaria Saga and it is extremely difficult, but I am determined to get through it.
Other than that, I started Stray last night and will probably play that to relax inbetween frustrating VS sessions. Nothing like a cute kitty to put my mind and soul at ease.
Getting very close to the end of Vestaria Saga but I doubt I'll finish it this weekend. It's a great game that absolutely lives up to it's creator's reputation. Very difficult and sometimes frustrating if you don't let anyone die, but it's worth it. Sometimes you just have to pray to the RNGesus. It's kind of a shame the graphics and animations aren't a little better, but they don't need to be as that's obviously not the point.
I also started playing Resident Evil: Survivor on my recently purchased Miyoo Mini v2, but I think I might save it for an upcoming flight.
Last night I beat Nightmare of Decay, which was pretty good overall. I think I got the bad ending, but I typically don't care about that sort of thing.
Getting more into Vestaria Saga as I'm about 2/3 of the way through it now.
Playing through Sin and Punishment on N64 via the NSO app. Still getting used to the controls.. This game is extremely difficult, but very creative. I'm not ashamed to admit I'm save scumming my way through it. Interesting that it never came out in the US, but all the dialogue is fully voice acted in American English with Japanese subtitles.
I bought Nightmare of Decay on PC about a week ago, and that will very likely be my next game since apparently it's only ~3 hours long. Supposedly it's a very good faux-retro interpretation of what the original Resident Evil might have been like if it was an FPS.
Other than that, just some Fall Guys with my buddies last night, and maybe more tonight. I want to give Naraka a shot, but I'm the only one of us who actually downloaded it π π
Very into Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes right now. Really loving this game. It's almost perfect for what it's trying to do. Possibly my new favorite musou.
Tried out The Anacrusis with the guys last night.. Woof. Gameplay is very tedious, and while the style is kinda neat, the graphics are flat with low detail like the game was designed in the early 360/PS3 era. I do not recommend it.
We played some more Fall Guys too which was still fun even though I'm not really getting any better at it.
Also chipping away at Blood: Fresh Supply this weekend as well. This game is very difficult, so I'm just straight up save-scumming my way through it at this point. It's probably going to take me a long time to actually finish this one.
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Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Reveal At The Game Awards 2022?
I'm extremely hyped for Judas
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Game Awards 2022?
I had low expectations, but Judas, Jedi Survivor, Bayonetta Origins, Hades 2, Remnant 2, Horizon FW DLC... It was awesome. Best TGA yet imho.
Re: Six Xbox Games We Wish Had Received An FPS Boost
I generally prefer a console experience, but I played Dishonored 2 on PC for this reason. Dang that game is so good
Re: Talking Point: As Of Right Now, What's Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2022?
Tunic
Immortality as a runner up
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 5-6)
I finished the Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose DLC yesterday, which was great, and I'm hoping to finish off Gotham Knights today or tomorrow. GK is not as good as any of the Arkham games, but it's still fun and worth playing imo. Looking to start A Plague Tale: Requiem next!
Re: Deus Ex & Tomb Raider Developer Reportedly Working With Xbox On Fable
I'm going to buy 17 copies of the new Deus Ex
Re: Four Xbox Games We've Given 'Outstanding' 10/10 Scores To In 2022
Not many games I give 10/10s.
2022 games I've played through so far:
Immortality - 9
Tunic - 9
Deathloop - 8
Horizon Forbidden West - 8
Shadow Warrior 3 - 8
TMNT Shredder's Revenge - 8
Cuphead DLC - 7
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - 7
Gotham Knights - 7
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - 7
Nightmare of Decay - 7
Pokemon Legends Arceus - 7
Splatoon 3 - 7
Stray - 6
Trek to Yomi - 6
Scorn - 4
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Call Of Duty Campaign On Xbox?
I've never played a Call of Duty game, but I might give one a go whenever they hit Game Pass.
Re: Talking Point: What November 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Return of the Obra Dinn
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 22-23)
Gotham Knights on PC. I'm on night 5. It's not an amazing game, but it's solid for what it is, and I'm having a blast with it. In fact, I can't wait to jump back in! So far, I'd round up and say 8/10
Re: Review: Persona 5 Royal - One Of The Greatest JRPGs Of All Time Hits Xbox Game Pass
I tried P4G years ago and couldn't get past how tedious the "dungeons" are. Its just a bunch of samey looking hallways with random enemies and puzzles that aren't fun to solve. Same with Tokyo Mirage Sessions (although I did force myself to finish that one). Does this have the same types of dungeons as those games?
Re: Hands On: Resident Evil Village 3rd Person Mode Is Great, With A Slight Catch
I'm not usually one for replaying games, but it's cool they added this feature for those who aren't necessarily fans of the first-person perspective.
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give 'Scorn' On Xbox Game Pass?
Just finished it this morning.
4/10
Boring, obtuse, and clunky.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 20-27)
Signalis could be cool. I didn't care for Amnesia or Soma, but nice for those who enjoy that type of game, especially at this time of year.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 8-9)
Still going through Arx Fatalis as I've had very little time to game this week. I might actually be able to sink some real time into it this weekend.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 8-9)
I don't have too much time to play this weekend, but the time I do have will be spent with Arx Fatalis, which is on Game Pass for PC if anyone else is interested and didn't know that. Also, I can confirm that the Arx Libertatis fan patch does work with this version of the game. So far, I'm not super digging it, but its interesting enough. I've only played for a couple of hours at this point, and hoping it picks up a bit and/or I start to see what it has to offer more clearly.
Re: These Gotham Knights Hands-On Impressions Are All Over The Place
I don't care if critics like it or not, I'm getting it day one, which also happens to be my birthday π
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Bought An Xbox Design Lab Controller?
I bought one last year, and use it almost exclusively. I love option to add the rubberized grips. It's hard to go back to my normal controller after using my customized one so much. It's mostly green with black, silver, and white accents. It is beautiful.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 1-2)
Finished the campaign in Splatoon 3 last night. It was okay, but poorly structured overall imo, and the frequent use of insta-kills was pretty annoying. Also, is it just me or is the music in this game a lot more obnoxious than it was in the first two?
Started up Immortality last night. I'm very confused, but also intrigued.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 24-25)
I got super into it and beat Deathloop a couple nights ago. Couldn't put it down! Not as good as Dishonored or Prey, but still very good. I played On PS5 for the gyro aiming and haptics.
I started Metal: Hellsinger last night and could not stop trying to gyro aim which obviously didn't work π I'm going to have to play a different game inbetween to break the habit. Thinking about starting either Omori or Weird West today, but haven't decided yet.
Re: Deathloop Is Getting A Free Xbox Game Pass Perk This Week
@Cikajovazmaj ππΌββοΈ I do. Every time it's an option. It's a superior control scheme. Even if you don't think so, its still an option xbox isn't giving you. Literally Xbox will lose my sale every time a multiplat comes out that has gyro on PS or Switch. It's happened multiple times this generation - Duke Nukem 3D, Quake, and Dusk. I'm sure there are more, but those are games that I personally purchased elsewhere. I can't be the only one out there doing the same. I agree that it's a platform limitation. MS could release a better controller. Until they do, I'll play on other platforms in these instances.
Re: Deathloop Is Getting A Free Xbox Game Pass Perk This Week
Kindof bizarre PS+ is getting a better version of the game than the one on Game Pass.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Arkane Xbox Games Is Your Favourite?
I picked Dishonored 2 but it was a tough choice. I got into their games only about a year ago, but Arkane is easily one of my favorite devs at this point. I own but have yet to play AF and DM - I wanted to try Ultima Underworld and its sequel first.
Re: Lots Of Games Reduced By 80-90% On Xbox This Week (September 13-20)
The Darkness 2 and Prey both come highly recommended in you're into interesting and unique FPS games
Re: For Some Reason, Octopath Traveler 2 Appears To Be Skipping Xbox
I liked the first game just fine, but I'm not interested enough to get/play this unless it's included on gamepass or ps+
Re: DOOM-Esque Rhythm Shooter 'Metal: Hellsinger' Announced For Xbox Game Pass This Month
I'm excited to play this! Looks awesome!
Re: Talking Point: Can You Remember The First Game You Ever Completed?
Super Mario World. Pretty sure. I played a bunch of games before that, but I believe that was the first one I actually beat.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 3-4)
Wolfenstein (2009) on PC. This game is a blast! It's fast paced, not completely but mostly linear, and the RPG-lite elements give it a little extra something without going overboard. Everything about it is streamlined, and while that might not be to everyone's tastes, its exactly what I want right now. I'm having much more fun with it than I did with Return to Castle Wolfenstein which I found to be slow, finicky, and frustrating.
Also playing The Council. I'm on chapter 2.1, and so far it's alright. Interesting enough to keep playing, but I'm not loving it. Playing on PS4 via PS5, and while it's a narrative game, the performance is outright terrible. The graphics and animations are not great to say the least. I'm constantly distracted by how bad it looks and runs. Also, I'm finding there are just way too many skills to choose from and no way to know what's going to be most useful. For example, I might spend all my points leveling up my psychology skill, and then not use it even one time during the next "mission" or whatever. Doesn't feel good. But, the more I play through more intrigued I am regarding what's actually going on plot-wise.
Re: Splitgate Is Ending Development, Studio Announces New 'Revolutionary' Shooter
Splitgate is a great game. Looking forward to whatever this develops does next!
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For September 2022 Announced
Portal 2 is a MUST play if there ever was one. Easily one of the greatest of all time video games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 27-28)
I've really slowed down on gaming since getting into Midjourney, but I am still playing through Prey (2017). I'm maybe 60-80% of the way through it at this point. It's excellent, and I'm loving it, but so far I still like Dishonored more and by a fairly wide margin.
Re: Gotham Knights Heads To Xbox A Little Earlier Than Expected
Happy birthday to me!! So excited!
Re: Talking Point: Which Is The Best BioShock Game On Xbox?
Bioshock - 10/10
Bioshock 2 - 9/10 (still, my favorite to play)
Bioshock Infinite - 6/10
Also I just started Prey (2017) recently and didn't realize it's basically Bioshock in space.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your 2022 Game Of The Year So Far?
Tunic hands down.
Then maybe Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Horizon Forbidden West.
Runners up: Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes, Shadow Warrior 3, and Pokemon Legends Arceus.
Re: Medieval Strategy Title 'Inkulinati' Heads To Xbox Game Pass Day One
Nice! Will give this one a go!
Re: Another Wolfenstein Game Might Be Coming To PC Game Pass
RTCW is great, but also extremely difficult. Definitely save scummed my way through it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 6-7)
Played a little Turbo Gold Racing last night, capped off with a few rounds of Vigor
Mostly I'm currently obsessed with making AI generated art. If that sounds cool to you, check out craiyon.com and type in literally anything. There are several other generators, but that one is very free and easy to use. The more specific you are, the better results you get. Thinking outside the box can help. I made an Instagram just to house all my images. Hope you have as much fun as I am! Enjoy!
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 1-5)
Can't wait to play some more Turbo Golf Racing. I am not at all good at it, but its still really fun!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 30-31)
I'm on the last chapter of Vestaria Saga and it is extremely difficult, but I am determined to get through it.
Other than that, I started Stray last night and will probably play that to relax inbetween frustrating VS sessions. Nothing like a cute kitty to put my mind and soul at ease.
Re: Roller Champions Launched Two Months Ago, And It Already Might Be Getting Cancelled
It's fun for an hour or so, but there's a serious lack of content/variety.
Re: Talking Point: What August 2022 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Still holding out for Return of the Obra Dinn
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 23-24)
Getting very close to the end of Vestaria Saga but I doubt I'll finish it this weekend. It's a great game that absolutely lives up to it's creator's reputation. Very difficult and sometimes frustrating if you don't let anyone die, but it's worth it. Sometimes you just have to pray to the RNGesus. It's kind of a shame the graphics and animations aren't a little better, but they don't need to be as that's obviously not the point.
I also started playing Resident Evil: Survivor on my recently purchased Miyoo Mini v2, but I think I might save it for an upcoming flight.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 16-17)
Last night I beat Nightmare of Decay, which was pretty good overall. I think I got the bad ending, but I typically don't care about that sort of thing.
Getting more into Vestaria Saga as I'm about 2/3 of the way through it now.
Re: Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Has Already Sold 1 Million Copies
I'm on what I believe to be the final (non optional) boss. Determined to beat this DLC.
Re: Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2022 So Far
Turbo Golf Racing is really fun! Can't wait for the full version!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 9-10)
Playing through Sin and Punishment on N64 via the NSO app. Still getting used to the controls.. This game is extremely difficult, but very creative. I'm not ashamed to admit I'm save scumming my way through it. Interesting that it never came out in the US, but all the dialogue is fully voice acted in American English with Japanese subtitles.
I bought Nightmare of Decay on PC about a week ago, and that will very likely be my next game since apparently it's only ~3 hours long. Supposedly it's a very good faux-retro interpretation of what the original Resident Evil might have been like if it was an FPS.
Other than that, just some Fall Guys with my buddies last night, and maybe more tonight. I want to give Naraka a shot, but I'm the only one of us who actually downloaded it π π
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 2-3)
Very into Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes right now. Really loving this game. It's almost perfect for what it's trying to do. Possibly my new favorite musou.
Tried out The Anacrusis with the guys last night.. Woof. Gameplay is very tedious, and while the style is kinda neat, the graphics are flat with low detail like the game was designed in the early 360/PS3 era. I do not recommend it.
We played some more Fall Guys too which was still fun even though I'm not really getting any better at it.
Also chipping away at Blood: Fresh Supply this weekend as well. This game is very difficult, so I'm just straight up save-scumming my way through it at this point. It's probably going to take me a long time to actually finish this one.
Re: Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course Is Getting Incredible Reviews
Can't wait to buy this tonight and never actually finish it
Re: Deals: All 25+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (June 28 - July 5)
Prey is a masterpiece if you haven't played it. It's like Doom 3 and Portal had a baby that was raised by Super Mario Galaxy.
Re: The Best Games On Xbox Game Pass (June 2022)
Can we rate the games ourselves so the list is based on community preferences like the lists they make on NL and PS?