What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

The Batlord · 03-17-2015, 02:30 PM

Just bought the Zone of Enders HD remake for 360. Stoked. Loved the original.

Key · 03-17-2015, 11:51 PM

Well, you've probably seen everybody jump on this game and rack up some hours, but man, i'm going to join that bandwagon. I'm not entirely into the competitive play, but the casual and Arms Race games are a lot of fun.

DwnWthVwls · 03-18-2015, 02:14 AM

Well I beat the Wolf Among Us already.. Short game, I might do another run and just beat the hell out of everyone possible. I know your options change the outcome but the basic storyline is still the same. It was a great play through but I don't think it's worth the $25.

**Yac** · 03-19-2015, 05:34 AM

That's a point many pick up - it's not worth the money. Well, for me the 7-8 hours it took me to get through season one was definitely worth the $. How many games out there cost 40$ and only offer a 6 hour long single player campaign and some crap excuse for a multiplayer ?
And that's only the length, another issue is quality - Wolf Among Us is, when taking only writing and atmosphere into account, a AAA game. The story is great, characters memorable and I really don't mind spending my hard earned money on titles like this

Black Francis · 03-19-2015, 06:27 AM

^ on that argument, im gonna go ahead and say that length comes 2nd to quality.

Shadow of the colossus is a 6 hr game if you know how to beat each colussus and i could pass Super mario world in 2 hr and they're still great games worth their retail price HOWEVER length becomes an issue whenever a player doesn't feel satisfied by his game experience.

You could make a 30+ plus hour game but that means sh*t if it's not memorable or if it's a chore to get through.

Whenever a player becomes aware the game was either too short or too long that's when the game failed at drawing them in.
i remember playing FF8 and going through all the sh*tty convoluted story and it was near the end of Disc 4 the game got good.

All the middle hours of quality content? F*ckin fillers.

Pacing > Length

**Yac** · 03-19-2015, 08:58 AM

I can agree it was too short - but only because I want more!

And we'll have to wait for the 2nd season till 2016....

Key · 03-19-2015, 09:00 AM

Borderlands 2 is a long game and it's enjoyable from the minute you start.

DwnWthVwls · 03-19-2015, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yac

That's a point many pick up - it's not worth the money. Well, for me the 7-8 hours it took me to get through season one was definitely worth the $. How many games out there cost 40$ and only offer a 6 hour long single player campaign and some crap excuse for a multiplayer ?
And that's only the length, another issue is quality - Wolf Among Us is, when taking only writing and atmosphere into account, a AAA game. The story is great, characters memorable and I really don't mind spending my hard earned money on titles like this

This is the first game I've played in a long time that wasn't a MMO so I have nothing to compare it to, lengthwise. Everything about the game was amazing, I was just hoping for more. I started a 2nd playthrough and I'm being the biggest asshole possible, feels weird tbh. You really get into the character and I don't like acting that way.

innerspaceboy · 03-19-2015, 04:25 PM

**Yac** · 03-20-2015, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

This is the first game I've played in a long time that wasn't a MMO so I have nothing to compare it to, lengthwise. Everything about the game was amazing, I was just hoping for more. I started a 2nd playthrough and I'm being the biggest asshole possible, feels weird tbh. You really get into the character and I don't like acting that way.

Haha, I get what you're saying - I did exactly that but after a while it turned out I really don't want to do some of the things I can to maximize my a**hole factor.
Only fallout games had a similar impact on me - despite wanting to try out every possible option, I never managed to force myself to become a slaver or a Ceasars legion member. I just couldn't do it.
Games that get you emotionally involved like this are rare and should be treasured. A great example of a good game that didn't get it right was Skyrim - tons of great features and a completely emotionally un involving world and characters.

03-19-2015, 06:27 AM	#7265 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	^ on that argument, im gonna go ahead and say that length comes 2nd to quality. Shadow of the colossus is a 6 hr game if you know how to beat each colussus and i could pass Super mario world in 2 hr and they're still great games worth their retail price HOWEVER length becomes an issue whenever a player doesn't feel satisfied by his game experience. You could make a 30+ plus hour game but that means sht if it's not memorable or if it's a chore to get through. Whenever a player becomes aware the game was either too short or too long that's when the game failed at drawing them in. i remember playing FF8 and going through all the shtty convoluted story and it was near the end of Disc 4 the game got good. All the middle hours of quality content? Fckin fillers. Pacing > Length __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!"* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

03-17-2015, 11:51 PM	#7262 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Well, you've probably seen everybody jump on this game and rack up some hours, but man, i'm going to join that bandwagon. I'm not entirely into the competitive play, but the casual and Arms Race games are a lot of fun.

03-19-2015, 05:34 AM	#7264 (permalink)
Yac Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: It's a secret too. Posts: 1,363	That's a point many pick up - it's not worth the money. Well, for me the 7-8 hours it took me to get through season one was definitely worth the $. How many games out there cost 40$ and only offer a 6 hour long single player campaign and some crap excuse for a multiplayer ? And that's only the length, another issue is quality - Wolf Among Us is, when taking only writing and atmosphere into account, a AAA game. The story is great, characters memorable and I really don't mind spending my hard earned money on titles like this

03-19-2015, 08:58 AM	#7266 (permalink)
Yac Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: It's a secret too. Posts: 1,363	I can agree it was too short - but only because I want more! And we'll have to wait for the 2nd season till 2016....

03-19-2015, 09:00 AM	#7267 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Borderlands 2 is a long game and it's enjoyable from the minute you start.