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STEAM | March 2016 - This thread is badass
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CarbonatedFalcon
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Anyone bought this Soul Axiom game? Looks kinda interesting.
corrosivefrost
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The "Sinister Bell-Ringing Woman" or whatever she is called is actually really easy to get to from the lamp if you know where she is... it's before the first poison lake. But it wouldn't be a FROM action RPG without a place that is Blighttown-ish.
Those enemies, the bell-callers, they're one and done, like scripted invasions in Dark Souls. Kill her and she'll not spawn again there until NG+; if you don't know where they are, it's probably the least frustrating to just look up how to find them so you can get to them quickly and deal with them and go back to your playthrough. Apparently some people leave them as it makes PvP a lot easier/more convenient... but I don't really play FROM action RPG type games for the PvP. :3
The game so nice, I "platinum'ed" it thrice.
DS2 (PC) - 167h - 100% achievements
DS2: SotFS (PC) - 87h - 92% achievements; the ones I'm missing require NG++ and I stopped at doing pretty much everything (all boss/area run) during NG.
DS2: SotFS (PS4) - 90h+ - 92% achievements, should have the last 3 and platinum tonight.
Large Professor
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I'm sold on Danganronpa after the first trial. The first hour and a half of the game was a bit boring (with the tutorials and getting to know everybody) but once the first investigation began I was hooked.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Jawmuncher
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Quack Quack?
wait.. nvidia support something that isn't their own proprietary solution? not likely since they have their gsync.
On a different note.. i had planned on doing a total system rehaul this summer and i do think that is still on track. I just hope the new GPUs won't be late... though i am super worried they would break the bank
freshVeggie
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Meant to give Lifeless Planet a go since a long time. Started yesterday at last and finished just now.
Let me preface by saying I like exploration and slowly uncovering stories through (audio-)logs. If done right it truly can make for great and immersive experiences.
Lifeless Planet is only about that. Without spoiling too much, you are an astronaut on a mission to travel to a distant planet and promptly have a crash-landing. From there you start exploring a barren and alien world which from the get-go grabs your attention with alien structures and mysterious occurrences.
The story I liked a lot. The one-man team has obviously interest in sci-fi. The pacing is fine but more on the slow-side. You have to bring some patience and be in the mood to walk. But I would not say this is a "boring walking simulator". Platforming with your jetpack and light puzzle solving are plenty. There is no shooting but that is just perfect for this game.
Given it is a small developer don't go in expecting high-poly models, high-res textures and whatnot. It might deter superficial players at first but I adjusted to it just fine after a couple minutes. One thing which I usually never give too much mind in games struck to me throughout the whole game though. Music, or better lack of therein. Big patches have no background music which made me much more uneasy than I expected. There are some short tunes at certain events here and there but they only emphasize the parts without it that much more. Music is much more important to the overall experience than one might imagine.
I don't want to spoil much, so I'll stop here. It has a great story and atmosphere and I was always interested in unraveling more about the world. Loved the ending. Recommend heartily.
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I know, I know old games all the time. Don't get much discussion going compared to new ones but I felt the need to shine some light on this.
u wot m8? fooking hell blimey, bloody tosser
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Dark Souls 2 didn't suffer from the last half is shit syndrome (Not counting the DLC) Dark Souls one had and it also didnt had something as annoying as Bed of Chaos. I do enjoy Dark Souls 1 world more but people tend to forget some shitty things from DS1.
Also the fan base in a way has become quite annoying with the elitism and how the Soul series are the perfect game series and how Zelda, The Witcher, Skyrim and your grandma could learn from the soul series.
Glad to hear the good reception of the game in this thread. Both games start off kinda slow but once it gets going it really gets going.
ThirtyFour
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The slow part isn't necessarily a turn off for me, I guess it just depends on how similar or different our definitions of slow are.
I'm definitely going to need a sale for me to pick it up. It will probably come down to how much I intend to spend and what other things are on sale.
I need to learn some new british slang
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oi init bruvv, got my 4 by 4 ravers and bass line skankers init sket. we goin to blow this place out wicked blud. ahhh mate thats well dog has it bluddd oi lets sketchit yo ay and hit the legs this is well waffle munter bruv.
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im ready to party. lets rock it. this crap let go.
...whut? Doogie, your language is weird
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oi init bruvv, got my 4 by 4 ravers and bass line skankers init sket. we goin to blow this place out wicked blud. ahhh mate thats well dog has it bluddd oi lets sketchit yo ay and hit the legs this is well waffle munter bruv.
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im ready to party. lets rock it. this crap let go.
...whut? Doogie, your language is weird
I love the series but don't like the fanbase for the most part (may have to do with the fact that my favorite in the series is generally reviled by the majority).
Although I love 1 I have a hard time going back to it for another playthrough. I always get up to right after O&S and immediately lose interest. I just don't enjoy that back half of the game AT ALL.
2 is so much more consistent in it's quality through the game that it's much easier to come back to IMO. The incredibly variety of playstyles and equipment is also awesome for replayability.
I wouldn't bother with that.
Did they mean Demon's Souls? Because then I'd understand.
Go buy a Toyota instead.
I got so incredibly lucky in Koi-koi for once, it's unbelievable, not only I got that incredibly hard to get last yaku I was missing, I scored not 20 (required for achievement) but 24! points in that game. Still can't believe it. Well, considering it happened once in 40 hours... maybe it's not that unbelievable. Still yay!
Because we live in an age where 970 is the barrier of VR, and it'll only keep getting pushed into higher territory over years. GPU's are an investment...of 2-3 years, and the 960's time is up. Save more, buy a 390/980, whatever you gotta do.
I dont mind much the fact that they shit on DkS2 as much as they do but it annoys me how they look down at everyone else who are not interested or dont like the series. It's a bit toxic and anyone who might be interested into getting into the series might feel discourage by how the community is. Also there are a lot of people that I see asking for help and people can't stop using the overused meme Git Gud.
my plan is to build a machine that i can use to play games now and then get pascal when it drops in price or 2nd generation pascal... so I only need something to last for a year or so
and I can't wait for a year because I own games that currently run like shit for me worse than cONSOLES
Delusibeta
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The primary reason for the 970's poor reputation is that it's advertised as having 4Gb of VRAM, but in practice it only works with the first 3.5Gb. People were quite cheesed off when this was discovered.
Aside from that, it's actually a pretty good card. Certainly noticeably better than the 960.
Darkest Souls
GPU talk is most depressing talk in this thread, I'd say SuperDepressing
*leaves*
It's so great that I no longer care for multi, but dev is now working on small fixes non stop, we got three updates today alone, so probably not until every little bug is sorted and he has some time.
On unrelated note, Stardew Valley reminds me Banished in some strange way.
*leaves*
It's so great that I no longer care for multi, but dev is now working on small fixes non stop, we got three updates today alone, so probably not until every little bug is sorted and he has some time.
On unrelated note, Stardew Valley reminds me Banished in some strange way.
Yeah it's really, really aggravating sometimes.
Also, injecting Souls into every conversation about RPG combat is the worst.
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LurkerPrime
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I'd love a pirate-themed Souls game.
Or a Risen 2-2.
Or a Raven's Cry that wasn't pathetic.
Or that Pirates of the Caribbean game that got cancelled ages ago.
Or even Expeditions: Conquistador 2. It's close enough.
Really, almost anything will do.
It isn't a 1-to-1 experience, but the feel of Harvest Moon is captured really well.
So, yeah, you made the right choice.
Or a Risen 2-2.
Or a Raven's Cry that wasn't pathetic.
Or that Pirates of the Caribbean game that got cancelled ages ago.
Or even Expeditions: Conquistador 2. It's close enough.
Really, almost anything will do.
It isn't a 1-to-1 experience, but the feel of Harvest Moon is captured really well.
So, yeah, you made the right choice.
texhnolyze
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960 is a good choice. But don't get the 2gb model, get the 4gb one instead.
2gb cards can't do shit anymore these days, only for low or medium textures.
Edit: or just find a cheap secondhand card if you're planning to use it only for a year.
Chairmanchuck
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Hard plattformer: "Souls-like plattformer."
RPG with action RPG combat: "Souls like RPG."
Big bosses in a game: "Game with souls-like bosses."
RPG with action RPG combat: "Souls like RPG."
Big bosses in a game: "Game with souls-like bosses."
I need to learn some new british slang
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oi init bruvv, got my 4 by 4 ravers and bass line skankers init sket. we goin to blow this place out wicked blud. ahhh mate thats well dog has it bluddd oi lets sketchit yo ay and hit the legs this is well waffle munter bruv.
translation
im ready to party. lets rock it. this crap let go.
...whut? Doogie, your language is weird
I think your translation needs a little work, especially the munter part.
LurkerPrime
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Look up Shadowrun slang. Thank me later.
Toki Tori 2+ really is the Dark Souls of puzzle-platformers. I'm not joshing around with this weighty comparison.
Toki Tori 2+ really is the Dark Souls of puzzle-platformers. I'm not joshing around with this weighty comparison.
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Nyteshade517
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this is the Dark Souls of SteamGAF posts
The world needs more pirate themed games. Sid Meier's Pirates and Assassin's Creed 4 are not enough!
Ashes of the Singularity, FCAT, and Vsync (PcPer)
Read it if you are interested in dx12, win store bullshit and other shitty ms stuff going on.
Read it if you are interested in dx12, win store bullshit and other shitty ms stuff going on.
A Pirate Souls game would be freaking amazing. There's so much potential there it's crazy.
FiveElementNinja
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Building a PC is the Dark Souls of playing video games.
Chairmanchuck
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Who would want a Souls-game with pirates if we could have a Souls game with waifus?
Imagine the possibilites about Yandere bosses, areas like "School of perverted hentais", and lore like "I stalked Natsumi-senpai!"
Imagine the possibilites about Yandere bosses, areas like "School of perverted hentais", and lore like "I stalked Natsumi-senpai!"
I want a Sci-Fi Souls game.
Playing Dark Souls is the PC of video game platforms.
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