What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

Psychedub Dude · 02-25-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

Far cry3 is a great game i don't like.
i own it and played it a bit and it looks great and the gameplay is good especially the sneaking element it has i play that game like metal gear lol

but as great as it is i don't like it for wthvr reason i think it's cause it lacks more factions and more options to shape the story cause it's a sandbox game but the story is pretty linear

I liked that it was a bit linear. I always end up never finishing open world games becuase theres so much to do haha. Far Cry 3 had just the right amount of side quests mixed in with the story to keep it fresh.

The story was really good imo too. It got really trippy at certain points haha

**Yac** · 02-26-2014, 04:32 AM

Far Cry 3 was a lot better than I expected. And the story was not just a pretext to go pew pew Rambo style, at times it was really intense. I'd say more but I don't want to spoil this for anybody.
Plus it made me stop thinking dubstep is not music

I'm still no fan, but I still get goosebumps when I hear this

LoathsomePete · 02-26-2014, 09:02 AM

I also quite enjoyed Far Cry 3, especially the mission in that video. What I loved most about that mission was the fact that Jason actually had fun in the game. If I was given a flamethrower and was told to go burn down a pot field, I'd probably be having the same reactions that he did in that video. It's a rare treat to see a video game protagonist actually enjoy themselves in the game.

Anyways I played a couple of hours of this the other night.

Personally I really enjoyed it, but I can at least understand why people are upset about this. I will say that if you were on the fence about it after last year's roof top chase sequence trailer and hearing about the skill tree upgrades, the game got rid of both. The amount of customization in this game is absolutely crazy, both in the options menu and in the difficulty. Right now Square Enix might be one of my favorite PC developers because they consistently put out quality PC ports. The difficulty customization comes from being able to disable certain tools, so for instance you could disable all your arrows and just have to try and stealth your way without using things like rope arrows or water arrows. These give you more points and add you to a leader board but I think this is one of those instances where a leader board is actually applicable. Not only that but it really increases the replayability of the game as you can try and set up challenges for yourself.

The story so far has been a little weak and the humourous Garrett from the previous games has largely been placed, but as far as straight up stealth this game is really good. It also has some of the best shadow and lighting effects plus some really impressive particles, although the wood textures are a little weak, but if they allow modding I'm sure a texture pack will be one of the first fixes.

I'd recommend it, but I'd also say read some reviews by reviewers whose personal biases in some way reflect your own. The reviews have already been pretty divided on this game, but it'd really piss me off if this game failed because of its Metacritic review score.

Psychedub Dude · 02-26-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yac

Far Cry 3 was a lot better than I expected. And the story was not just a pretext to go pew pew Rambo style, at times it was really intense. I'd say more but I don't want to spoil this for anybody.
Plus it made me stop thinking dubstep is not music

I'm still no fan, but I still get goosebumps when I hear this

Hell yeah that mission was so much fun I loved how the screen got all twisted and foggy haha

Also the mission when youre tripping on shrooms is insane

Black Francis · 03-01-2014, 07:16 PM

i just bought persona 2 for 5$ at the Psn store a total bargain!

Such a great game i forgot what it was like to grind for levels in old school rpgs but this game forces you to do that and it has a great story as well.

Chrysalis · 03-02-2014, 12:45 AM

I just bought this for $6 and have had it in my Xbox 360 for only an hour. I already adore this.

DoDonPachi Resurrection
I've always preferred bullet hell games over standard Gradius-esque shoot-'em-ups, and this has further cemented my opinion. This is just so much fun. :>

STAAAAAAAARRRRS

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Originally Posted by Black Francis

i just bought persona 2 for 5$ at the Psn store a total bargain!

Such a great game i forgot what it was like to grind for levels in old school rpgs but this game forces you to do that and it has a great story as well.

Yeah, it's pretty good, although I personally find the battle system to have dated quite a bit.

I should really get around to playing Innocent Sin, though, if only because of the novelty of playing a Shin Megami Tensei game where Hitler is one of the final bosses. :p

Silenzio · 03-02-2014, 05:44 AM

I'm taking up playing Dr Kawashima's Brain Training again.
Only 'cause I've got no time left lately for time-consuming games.

djchameleon · 03-02-2014, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Silenzio

I'm taking up playing Dr Kawashima's Brain Training again.
Only 'cause I've got no time left lately for time-consuming games.

oh which is your favorite game? I just started doing it daily again like two days ago.

My highest scoring game is the cup one. I hate that I can't go too high on the adding one.

LoathsomePete · 03-02-2014, 10:32 AM

Elder Scrolls Online Beta

Have you played any MMO since World of Warcraft? Yes? Then you don't need to play this game. If it was on a subscription I'd probably recommend it when it came up on sale but $15 a month on top of a $60 installment and microtransactions, fuck that.

Silenzio · 03-02-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

oh which is your favorite game? I just started doing it daily again like two days ago.

My highest scoring game is the cup one. I hate that I can't go too high on the adding one.

My favorite of the classic version is actually the maths exercise where you have to solve really easy multiplications, additions, subtractions until 100.
Rarely I find myself in the situation of being so confused by the easy task that I doubt everything and have to reflect while holding back laughter.
I solve those tasks usually so quickly, but when that happens, I lose so much time. These moments are priceless, though.

For the renewed version, the piano playing beats everything.
I think I've got all songs, and I enjoy playing them on all kinds of levels.
Haha, just like I do when playing the piano usually.

02-26-2014, 09:02 AM	#6313 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I also quite enjoyed Far Cry 3, especially the mission in that video. What I loved most about that mission was the fact that Jason actually had fun in the game. If I was given a flamethrower and was told to go burn down a pot field, I'd probably be having the same reactions that he did in that video. It's a rare treat to see a video game protagonist actually enjoy themselves in the game. Anyways I played a couple of hours of this the other night. Personally I really enjoyed it, but I can at least understand why people are upset about this. I will say that if you were on the fence about it after last year's roof top chase sequence trailer and hearing about the skill tree upgrades, the game got rid of both. The amount of customization in this game is absolutely crazy, both in the options menu and in the difficulty. Right now Square Enix might be one of my favorite PC developers because they consistently put out quality PC ports. The difficulty customization comes from being able to disable certain tools, so for instance you could disable all your arrows and just have to try and stealth your way without using things like rope arrows or water arrows. These give you more points and add you to a leader board but I think this is one of those instances where a leader board is actually applicable. Not only that but it really increases the replayability of the game as you can try and set up challenges for yourself. The story so far has been a little weak and the humourous Garrett from the previous games has largely been placed, but as far as straight up stealth this game is really good. It also has some of the best shadow and lighting effects plus some really impressive particles, although the wood textures are a little weak, but if they allow modding I'm sure a texture pack will be one of the first fixes. I'd recommend it, but I'd also say read some reviews by reviewers whose personal biases in some way reflect your own. The reviews have already been pretty divided on this game, but it'd really piss me off if this game failed because of its Metacritic review score. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-01-2014, 07:16 PM	#6315 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	i just bought persona 2 for 5$ at the Psn store a total bargain! Such a great game i forgot what it was like to grind for levels in old school rpgs but this game forces you to do that and it has a great story as well. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

03-02-2014, 05:44 AM	#6317 (permalink)
Silenzio Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austria Posts: 210	I'm taking up playing Dr Kawashima's Brain Training again. Only 'cause I've got no time left lately for time-consuming games. __________________ Sometimes the - silence - guides your mind.

03-02-2014, 10:32 AM	#6319 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Elder Scrolls Online Beta Have you played any MMO since World of Warcraft? Yes? Then you don't need to play this game. If it was on a subscription I'd probably recommend it when it came up on sale but $15 a month on top of a $60 installment and microtransactions, fuck that. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

02-26-2014, 04:32 AM	#6312 (permalink)
Yac Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: It's a secret too. Posts: 1,363	Far Cry 3 was a lot better than I expected. And the story was not just a pretext to go pew pew Rambo style, at times it was really intense. I'd say more but I don't want to spoil this for anybody. Plus it made me stop thinking dubstep is not music I'm still no fan, but I still get goosebumps when I hear this