What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

The Identity Matrix · 06-26-2017, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wpnfire

Only thing Quake and UT have going for them is speed. They are shallow other than that.

It has better atmosphere, graphics, speed like you mentioned, enemy design, level design, and it literally invented/popularized deathmatch multiplayer. How is that shallow?

And unreal tournament 2004 is one of the best shooters out there. I love and still play that game to this day.

Zhanteimi · 06-26-2017, 11:38 PM

I ordered a new copy of Planescape: Torment because my discs are so scratched up, and it's been years since I played it.

I keep a Windows XP laptop just so I can play old Black Isle games like Baldur's Gate II and Torment.

The Identity Matrix · 06-26-2017, 11:45 PM

Have you played the spiritual successor Torment tides of numenera? I've just started and I am really enjoying it so far.

Zhanteimi · 06-27-2017, 04:12 AM

I hadn't even heard of it until you mentioned it.

**Yac** · 06-27-2017, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

all about Unreal Tournament bros

This. UT > the rest, back in the day at least.

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Only thing Quake and UT have going for them is speed. They are shallow other than that.

I honestly don't understand this sentence. Shallow how ? They are fast paced twich shooters, what kind of depth were you expecting ?

LoathsomePete · 06-27-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mord

I ordered a new copy of Planescape: Torment because my discs are so scratched up, and it's been years since I played it.

I keep a Windows XP laptop just so I can play old Black Isle games like Baldur's Gate II and Torment.

You do know that both games have enhanced editions that allow them to run on modern day PC's right? I hope you didn't spend more than $16.99 on that copy of Planescape: Torment because that's what it costs right now with the Steam Summer Sale.

Wpnfire · 06-27-2017, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Identity Matrix

It has better atmosphere, graphics, speed like you mentioned, enemy design, level design, and it literally invented/popularized deathmatch multiplayer. How is that shallow?

There are a ton of reasons, but I grow weary of this topic so I'm not going to fully divulge my thoughts here.

I like the shooting in DOOM II better, that's essentially why I prefer it. Quake started a trend emphasizing fast movement and open areas for FPS combat, to the detriment of shooting. Quake is all about tactical use of the level, not guns. It's an approach I disagree with. There's a lot of wasted space in Quake levels, and the pacing is worse too. Lots of rooms with only one or two enemies, instead of a dozen enemies in DOOM. Also the color scheme is horrible. Everything is brown.

At some point, this discussion will become subjective. I like Counter-Strike better than any of the Quake/UT games, because no amount of movement will make up for your crosshair being in the wrong place coming around a corner in CS, or not knowing the spread patterns, or not being able to get a headshot under pressure. I find it to be more intense.

The Identity Matrix · 06-27-2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

Noooooo

This one sucks play the '99 one you pleb I'm crying

Even the modern next gen one was better than 04

I've played both. Both pale in comparison. I don't have any nostalgia for the 99 because I didn't play that one first.

'04 is just so much fun, plus the modding community for that game was insane. Killing Floor, Red Orchestra, the amount of excellent assault maps created for that game. I'm gonna go play it now....

The Identity Matrix · 06-27-2017, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

if the mod community fixed all the problems I have with 04 maybe it could manage to be as good as '99

**** the assault mode running simulator btw and **** vehicles

edit: I mean it's still a fun game don't get me wrong and it's easier to find players online

This is where it comes down to taste. I found the pre built assault maps to be pretty meh, but the custom ones were awesome. I also loved the vehicles in the game. I can't bash the other games though, they are fun. I just find '04 to have the best overall experience.

Justthefacts · 06-29-2017, 02:32 PM

Inside/Limbo coming together in a combo pack in a few months. Makes me excited cause those are allegedly two of the best indie games that have come out this decade. Also pre-ordered the Crash trilogy. My childhood should come alive by tonight.

06-26-2017, 11:38 PM	#9332 (permalink)
Zhanteimi Mord Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,874	I ordered a new copy of Planescape: Torment because my discs are so scratched up, and it's been years since I played it. I keep a Windows XP laptop just so I can play old Black Isle games like Baldur's Gate II and Torment. __________________ Zhanteimi LetsTalkMusic

06-27-2017, 04:12 AM	#9334 (permalink)
Zhanteimi Mord Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,874	I hadn't even heard of it until you mentioned it. __________________ Zhanteimi LetsTalkMusic