John Bilbo
Gold Member
Returnal is great. I've finished it but would like to play some more.
I hope my PC can handle this.
I hope my PC can handle this.
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GymWolf
Member
I agree on almost everything, this temu dom from gears has everything to prove.
Returnal aesthetic looked far more interesting than this but tbf, they showed very little of the game.
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
That yellow filter nightmare from Deus Ex is here too, and I didn't really like it. The main character feels bland and not very interesting. The gameplay looks similar to Returnal, which means I'll definitely play it once it comes to pc. If I weren't too lazy, I'd replay Returnal as well, it was such a fantastic game.
DeepSpace5D
Member
Looks like Saros will be an improvement for you then. Housemarque mentioned choosing your loadout before a run, so I assume you can start with different weapons. I kinda liked the feel of the pistol as the default weapon, but it was admittedly weak. Usually you get new weapon options pretty quickly though after clearing a few rooms.
Fbh
Member
The gameplay looks great, just like Returnal..
But I want to know if they've improved the Roguelite formula with more upgrades that change your playstyle and abilities in more significant ways. My biggest issue with returnal, and why I think it's a bad roguelite, is that runs felt way too samey. A roguelike/lite that doesn't make runs feel unique is basically just a repetitive game with a low volume of content.
But I want to know if they've improved the Roguelite formula with more upgrades that change your playstyle and abilities in more significant ways. My biggest issue with returnal, and why I think it's a bad roguelite, is that runs felt way too samey. A roguelike/lite that doesn't make runs feel unique is basically just a repetitive game with a low volume of content.
TerribleAtThisGame
Member
Apparently the art, or some, was outsourced to that Nixxes support studio and it shows. The part I strongly dislike the more I watched this is the turn to a corny Angry Beard Dude who drops a one-liner at the beginning. Compared to Returnal's character, that feels like a return to grade school.
The reality is that Returnal was Harry Kruger's passion project much like Demon's Souls was Miyazaki's. He left the company and they're using the basis of Returnal for a new game which is completely fair and I wager it'll play just as great. I just have a strong feeling this is that without Kruger's obsessive, crazy shit and art direction demands (interviews show he was highly involved and brought in the reference materials), this will lose what made Returnal so unique and special to me a bit.
Again I'm there Day 1 but yea.
TerribleAtThisGame
Member
Also amazing to see that on ERA they're already knee-deep into not liking the MC compared to Selene is racist because apparently the dude is Indian but Selene is a white woman and therefore he wins the oppression olympics. Despite being a generic Angry Bearded Bro dropping one-liners and grunting like he's in a locker room escapade.
drotahorror
Member
Returnal was amazing and Housemarque can basically do no wrong, but I'm glad they showed that sizzle real at the end with different biomes and whatnot.
TerribleAtThisGame
Member
Nex Machina should be on any Action gaming fan's list imo, especially for the price. It's fantastic.Outland
Dead Nation
Resogun
Nex machina
Returnal
They have my trust and loyalty. And they'll have my money
Walliwallipaloo
Member
Needs a better artstyle, considering its gameplay. Something brighter, poppier. Wouldn't mind if this were a 3d Megaman X game.
This probably has the best minimap I've ever seen in a game. It's ever-so-slightly canted, and is thus extremely functional for navigation.
But I've no interest in lazy roguelikes, so...
Holammer
Member
A 3D Megaman would be perfect for a roguelike. Even 2D works well for indie Megaman clones 20XX & 30XX.Needs a better artstyle, considering its gameplay. Something brighter, poppier. Wouldn't mind if this were a 3d Megaman X game.
This probably has the best minimap I've ever seen in a game. It's ever-so-slightly canted, and is thus extremely functional for navigation.
But I've no interest in lazy roguelikes, so...
Splatoon 3's Side Order DLC is a pretty well done roguelike, it is certainly "brighter and poppier" and I prefer it over Returnal.
... ok, I'm now ready for Saros.
March 2027 here we come!
__SteakDeck__
Member
Just like your beloved Nintendo.
__SteakDeck__
Member
I mean From is the same way. Dark Souls is the only outlier.
__SteakDeck__
Member
Kruger did work on the game in the early stages. But. I wonder if their games will be the same without him.
Jinzo Prime
Member
Woah, that looks way more appealing than Returnal. Solid art direction and not talking to yourself all the time. Gameplay looks addictive and hard as balls. Cool game, hope it comes to PC at some point.
Loomy
Thinks Microaggressions are Real
That's that gold.
Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
Nex Machina is AMAZING and still looks great on ps5. Resogun is also incredible
Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
I wouldn't mind a Dead Nation and Alienation current gen upgrade patch ...Housemarque never misses. Their "worst" game is probably Matterfall which is still a good game in its own way. Looks great in 4k/hdr and has a pumping sound track.
Has anyone played that new Twin Stick shooter by the ex HouseMarque dev?
Has anyone played that new Twin Stick shooter by the ex HouseMarque dev?
T0minator
Member
Sektori is incredibly addictive. I highly recommend it
John Bilbo
Gold Member
I recommend checking out Sektori. I currently have seven hours of playtime in it.
The thing I mostly don't like about Sektori is the card based ability system. I don't generally like random based abilities. In Sektori though this system is limited and you as a player have some control over it.
The good things about Sektori is the limited usage of the invisibility frame dash or strike as the game calls it. The strike is balanced in a way that encourages tactical use and that tactical way is tied to a scoring mechanic.
Other notable things are the additional game modes which allow you to play the game with different rules. The additional game modes are designed in a way that they support each other and by playing each one of them you become a better player in the main campaign.
skit_data
Member
Preordered the digital deluxe version a few moments ago, it's easily my most anticipated game this year (along with Control Resonant).
I still had my mind set on a March 20 release and remembered it got delayed after purchasing it
Can't really complain though. I much prefer it being a stable and glitch-free release. Returnal had some pretty bad bugs before getting patched and while I stuck with the game I came close to putting it down for a while after falling through the map floor mid run for the third time.
I still had my mind set on a March 20 release and remembered it got delayed after purchasing it
Can't really complain though. I much prefer it being a stable and glitch-free release. Returnal had some pretty bad bugs before getting patched and while I stuck with the game I came close to putting it down for a while after falling through the map floor mid run for the third time.
RSMan
Member
Sektori! Yup I completed the campaign the other week.
Absolutely brilliant game with an incredible soundtrack.
Joe Cool
Gold Member
World and gameplay of Returnal seemed awesome.
But I can't stand roguelikes. It doesn't respect my time. If Returnal at least saved after each level instead of groups of 3, I'd have tried to stick it out. Shame that I will miss out on another game that otherwise does everything I want a game to do. I hope you all enjoy it.
But I can't stand roguelikes. It doesn't respect my time. If Returnal at least saved after each level instead of groups of 3, I'd have tried to stick it out. Shame that I will miss out on another game that otherwise does everything I want a game to do. I hope you all enjoy it.
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Disciple of MSSP
Gold Member
Totally agree. I love souls likes, but their worst parts are the long run backs to the boss. This type of roguelike is the epitome. I wish that I could sacrifice my time for it.
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bender
What time is it?
The only Housemarque game that I truly love.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Its a damn shame we never got a Resogun 2 or Alienation sequel
or Nex Machina which is still my favorite game from them. Maybe Harry Krueger will make a game in this style since he left Housemarque.
Dead Nation isn't even supported on PS5 backwards compatibility... A "Housemarque" collection with all their games, remastered, including Outland, would be much better.
