Hemingwayoffbase
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One of the coolest and most unique games I’ve ever played. It’s also on ps4.
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One of the coolest and most unique games I’ve ever played. It’s also on ps4.
Miyazaki’s Slave
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This is in my steam cart right now...so no bullshit, why do you like it?
StreetsofBeige
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It’s old and forgotten, but I decided to boot up COD Blacks Ops II. Game came out I think in 2012? I was amazed how good it still looked and it played great with solid maps.
Zannegan
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If you have at least one friend and you're into board games, RPGs, and/or roguelikes, For the King is one of the best co-op games you'll ever play. Steam Summer Sale has it at $4 right now, which is a steal.
It's a co-op RPG, the ultimate board game (with four boards/campaigns each of which requires its own approach), and a game where every run helps you unlock new features and events for your next attempt, including new class variants. Risk v. reward is a huge part of the game design, so it can get pretty brutal early on or at higher difficulties, but that tension is what makes it so fun. It's also quick to get back into a new game, so your group can easily get hooked into that "one more run" mentality.
It's also incredibly replayable. Every run will be different, depending on the classes you pick, the loot you find, etc., and the board also gets remixed/rerolled with each new attempt. There's even a sort of boss rush mode (though it's not my fav).
It's a hidden gem that I stumbled upon by accident, and I just can't recommend it enough.
It's also incredibly replayable. Every run will be different, depending on the classes you pick, the loot you find, etc., and the board also gets remixed/rerolled with each new attempt. There's even a sort of boss rush mode (though it's not my fav).
It's a hidden gem that I stumbled upon by accident, and I just can't recommend it enough.
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The Infectious Paradox
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I wonder if I could boot this back with mods or something. This has so much potential
The Infectious Paradox
Gold Member
Bought. Thank god I posted this around summer sale
diffusionx
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STARSBarry
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Dear Gust/Bandai Namco, trilogy remaster please
They also need to include
And the Translations need redone, especially the second title.
Games of Today
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Medal of Honor: 2010
The only historically accurate game about the War in Afghanistan.
While there are plenty of liberties taken for sure, but it's the closest thing you can get to modern war history lesson intertwined with sick gameplay.
I'd consider myself as close as someone can get to an expert on that game due to how much time I've spent researching around it.
Not many people give a shit about it. But it's actually outstanding and there hasn't been a developer that's gone as hard with a military themed FPS as Greg Goodrich and his team did at Danger Close since, which is a damn shame.
Luckily Six Days in Fallujah is here and is only in it's infancy, but that is a similar amount of developer effort.
The only historically accurate game about the War in Afghanistan.
While there are plenty of liberties taken for sure, but it's the closest thing you can get to modern war history lesson intertwined with sick gameplay.
I'd consider myself as close as someone can get to an expert on that game due to how much time I've spent researching around it.
Not many people give a shit about it. But it's actually outstanding and there hasn't been a developer that's gone as hard with a military themed FPS as Greg Goodrich and his team did at Danger Close since, which is a damn shame.
Luckily Six Days in Fallujah is here and is only in it's infancy, but that is a similar amount of developer effort.
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Zannegan
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It was a surprisingly good four hour campaign.
The multiplayer was broken, but my brother and I also had a good time with it.
Games of Today
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The multiplayer was hilarious! One shot sniper kills across the map. Lmao
DryvBy
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Moonring (PC)
This free RPG is not much to look at but really complex and terrific. I honestly can't believe it's free:
Shakedown Hawaii (Everything)
It's like an easier to play GTA 1/2 with some top notch comedy about gaming.
Hypnospace Outlaw (Everything)
This game isn't for everyone. It's for people that grew up on 90s internet. It's loaded with how wild west everything is. You're a globalist mod that's ruining the internet for everyone. I actually was shocked how good of a story this had. (There's 2 spin off games too, one called Slayer X which I think is even on Gamepass)
Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now (PC)
It's old so if you're not into 90s 3D games, don't bother. But this game is incredible and has such a great old mod community. There's something special about slamming into an old man using the Mystery van from Scooby Doo.
The Messenger (Everything)
This is an easier to play Ninja Gaiden but the combat is solid. It was actually one of my favorite indies for a bit due to how amazing it played and the battles always being fun. I've finished this one a few times.
Sanitarium (PC)
Top notch point-and-click adventure game that's pretty spooky. They've updated it on Steam with achievements too.
Thimbleweed Park (Everything)
This was made by the dude that brought us the Monkey Island series. Some people may have no enjoyed the ending but I definitely did. I thought it was a fantastic overall story that felt like a 90s Maniac Mansion adventure game.
Gleaner Heights (PC, Xbox, maybe Switch)
There's a lot of Harvest Moon/Stardew Valley clones today, but Gleaner Heights went a different direction. This is a combination of Stardew Valley and Twin Peaks (the TV show, not where Alanah Pearce should be working). There's two full seasons of this game and for $5, you're going to get a ton of gameplay out of it.
Kenshi (PC)
This is just a weird open-world RPG where you can just do anything. Sseth on YouTube sold me on this one.
If I think of more, I'll add them later.
This free RPG is not much to look at but really complex and terrific. I honestly can't believe it's free:
Shakedown Hawaii (Everything)
It's like an easier to play GTA 1/2 with some top notch comedy about gaming.
Hypnospace Outlaw (Everything)
This game isn't for everyone. It's for people that grew up on 90s internet. It's loaded with how wild west everything is. You're a globalist mod that's ruining the internet for everyone. I actually was shocked how good of a story this had. (There's 2 spin off games too, one called Slayer X which I think is even on Gamepass)
Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now (PC)
It's old so if you're not into 90s 3D games, don't bother. But this game is incredible and has such a great old mod community. There's something special about slamming into an old man using the Mystery van from Scooby Doo.
The Messenger (Everything)
This is an easier to play Ninja Gaiden but the combat is solid. It was actually one of my favorite indies for a bit due to how amazing it played and the battles always being fun. I've finished this one a few times.
Sanitarium (PC)
Top notch point-and-click adventure game that's pretty spooky. They've updated it on Steam with achievements too.
Thimbleweed Park (Everything)
This was made by the dude that brought us the Monkey Island series. Some people may have no enjoyed the ending but I definitely did. I thought it was a fantastic overall story that felt like a 90s Maniac Mansion adventure game.
Gleaner Heights (PC, Xbox, maybe Switch)
There's a lot of Harvest Moon/Stardew Valley clones today, but Gleaner Heights went a different direction. This is a combination of Stardew Valley and Twin Peaks (the TV show, not where Alanah Pearce should be working). There's two full seasons of this game and for $5, you're going to get a ton of gameplay out of it.
Kenshi (PC)
This is just a weird open-world RPG where you can just do anything. Sseth on YouTube sold me on this one.
If I think of more, I'll add them later.
Hypereides
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NeverDead (360/PS3).
Really want more folks to give it a genuine chance. Probably one of the last attempts at something really unique from an AAA developer. Sequel though? NeverEver.
Excellent pick.
Really want more folks to give it a genuine chance. Probably one of the last attempts at something really unique from an AAA developer. Sequel though? NeverEver.
Excellent pick.
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KXVXII9X
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Soul Sacrifice and Freedom Wars and other PS Vita gems.
Astral Chain: One of the best Switch games by far.
Siralim series: Pokémon Myatery dungeon/Dragon Warrior like Monster collecting game.
Knights in the Nightmare: Tactical SRPG and bullet hell grid based game. Very unique and unconventional gameplay.
Backyard Sports games from Humongous Entertainment. These games were my childhood and such fun versions of playing sports games. I keep wishing for ilthem to return in some capacity.
Astral Chain: One of the best Switch games by far.
Siralim series: Pokémon Myatery dungeon/Dragon Warrior like Monster collecting game.
Knights in the Nightmare: Tactical SRPG and bullet hell grid based game. Very unique and unconventional gameplay.
Backyard Sports games from Humongous Entertainment. These games were my childhood and such fun versions of playing sports games. I keep wishing for ilthem to return in some capacity.
Robb
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I never bothered with the Vita game because I didn’t like how they went with a generic anime art-style for that one.
From what I recall when reading about it, it is a remake of the Wii game. You revisit a lot of areas but iirc the game does feature a new/different story compared to the Wii game.
Gp1
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now also in HD
I still have my copy somewhere and it never worked for me on anything above windows XP i think.
This game definitely deservers a remaster/remake or something. I still does some things better than current gen games.
Portugeezer
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I will continue recommending Escape From Tethys.
Old school style, actual Metroidvania, not just calling it because it has 2D side scrolling. Super Metroid and Megaman vibes.
Old school style, actual Metroidvania, not just calling it because it has 2D side scrolling. Super Metroid and Megaman vibes.
DryvBy
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The rarest of them, The Incredible Toon Machine, was my favorite growing up. I don't know why they didn't make it digital yet.
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The Infectious Paradox
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You are fucking awesome for this. I love a good game I can relax and point and click on. You know any similar games?
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Zannegan
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Just the sequel, but I haven't been able to get into it yet because I gave my Steam Deck away, and they didn't release the sequel for the Switch. Someday.
Zannegan
Member
I really want to play this some day. Gotta get my VR back first though.
The Stig
Member
Do you like point n click adventures?
Do you like Star Trek?
Try Star Trek the next generation "A final unity"
Fully voiced by the cast. You can have scenes in the bridge, on planets/space stations etc and even space battles
A lot is said about the 25th anniversary game and judgement rites but this to me is the GOAT.
There is no official way to buy this game. Gotta find an ISO and mess with dosbox for a while (it's a very fussy game).
Absolute GOLD. You are playing the show
Do you like Star Trek?
Try Star Trek the next generation "A final unity"
Fully voiced by the cast. You can have scenes in the bridge, on planets/space stations etc and even space battles
A lot is said about the 25th anniversary game and judgement rites but this to me is the GOAT.
There is no official way to buy this game. Gotta find an ISO and mess with dosbox for a while (it's a very fussy game).
Absolute GOLD. You are playing the show
The Stig
Member
dude, metal marines (I played it on PC) AND freelancer?! we can be friends. also did you try freelancer's predecessor Starlancer? Good game.
unfortunately, this is not on Steam but it's the best space game ever made:
lughnasadh123
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The Guardian Legend for NES. Simple game that was a lot of fun to play at the time.
Also Returnal. That's it. If you have a PS5 - play it. Hell play it even if you don't, I don't care how, just make it happen.
Also Returnal. That's it. If you have a PS5 - play it. Hell play it even if you don't, I don't care how, just make it happen.
Hudo
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Hell yeah, man. Starlancer was cool! Quite a different beast to Freelancer, tho. Both tonally and from a gameplay perspective. Starlancer was more like Wing Commander, in a sense. Freelancer was a fine evolution on Privateer, imho. Both good games for different reasons.
Finally someone who recognizes Metal Marines. It's one of my favorite games on the SNES. I have to admit that I have never played the PC version, unfortunately. Is it different from the SNES one?
KXVXII9X
Member
I hope you get a chance! One of the first VR games that feels like a full length flat screen game.
The Infectious Paradox
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I may need to invest in VR now that I have a pc
NanaMiku
Member
They also need to include
And the Translations need redone, especially the second title.
Also bring the first game in English. Just do a collection like Ace Attorney Investigations and Great Ace Attorney.
The Stig
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yes but roughly the same. it ran on 32 bit OSs only
each side literally had a different window. take a look:
sorry for the timestamp
Kumomeme
Member
sadly only on Wii. you can play with emulator like Cemu.
hopefully Sakaguchi work with CS3 for a remaster or something.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Batman Arkham Asylum may not be peoples first choice for super hero games and that's fine but it's a crazy underrated game.
Dr.Morris79
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Bloobs
Al Pachinko, Konami President
lol. AA gave superhero and licensed games new life.
Zannegan
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It's the best in the series, IMO, which makes it one of the best (if not the best) superhero games ever.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
This game bombing is why we got pussyfoot shooters running rampant now.
Delisted basically everywhere so go buy a physical edition so you can repent you sinful sinful children!
P.S Its Spec:Ops The Line.
Delisted basically everywhere so go buy a physical edition so you can repent you sinful sinful children!
P.S Its Spec:Ops The Line.
KXVXII9X
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I was looking on Steam to see if it was on sale and wanted to buy it so bad but couldn't find it. This explains why. Why was it delisted? Kind of depressing...This game bombing is why we got pussyfoot shooters running rampant now.
Delisted basically everywhere so go buy a physical edition so you can repent you sinful sinful children!
P.S Its Spec:Ops The Line.
Cert.in.Death
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ClanOfNone
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Holy shit, I’d completely forgotten about Noita, that is an excellent choice. I’d rejoice in a console port, but the game is so niche I don’t see it happening.
Cynical_Aries
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I picked it up a while back on GOG. Hopefully, you can still get it there.
