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STEAM | October 2016 - A month where 100 games launch rather than coming out earlier
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Oh yes. I've been silently laughing at the people trying to push "PSVR is going to get the traditional gaming big AAA experiences!" all the while lauding games that will probably be over in 30 minutes and be less fun and less replayable than most indies. Sadly seems like just mentioning a brand like Batman and others automatically convinces people lol
Last Baron
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Alienware community forum is pretty bad, every thread is a chicken or fish topic
Just played 44 minutes of the 2d platformer/shooter Seraph, which came out of early access late last month, and is available for £9.99. Here's some pretty early impressions.
So Seraph sees you put in the role of a gun-slinging angel, who's been held captive for decades only to be released when demons quite inconveniently invade your prison. You have to ascend through a bunch of procedurally generated levels, smiting all the demons in your way, with a variety of powers and weapons at your fingertips. There's crafting, and levelling up and so far it's all pretty standard stuff.
But there's one small change to the standard formula. Did I mention you don't aim? Your character automatically locks onto enemies for you to shoot them, leaving you to instead focus on using your special holy powers to double jump, cartwheel and dash away from the bullet hell coming your way. Without the pressure of aiming at the enemies, you instead have to focus on dodging everything coming towards you, and so far, it looks really good to pull that off perfectly, stylishly evading all the enemies attacks while putting bullets into their heads, before closing in for the melee kill to deal with the bigger demons. I mean, it's not quite Bayonetta levels of style, but it still looks and feels great. The electronic sound track that reminds me of 90s action certainly helps.
There looks to be a lot of replayability attached to the game too, with the aforementioned procedurally generated levels just being part of it. There's various modes to play through, dynamic difficulty, daily and weekly challenges and even a twitch mode.
I reckon I'll be playing quite a bit more of this. See it in action here.
Now these are the kinda angels I like!
So Seraph sees you put in the role of a gun-slinging angel, who's been held captive for decades only to be released when demons quite inconveniently invade your prison. You have to ascend through a bunch of procedurally generated levels, smiting all the demons in your way, with a variety of powers and weapons at your fingertips. There's crafting, and levelling up and so far it's all pretty standard stuff.
But there's one small change to the standard formula. Did I mention you don't aim? Your character automatically locks onto enemies for you to shoot them, leaving you to instead focus on using your special holy powers to double jump, cartwheel and dash away from the bullet hell coming your way. Without the pressure of aiming at the enemies, you instead have to focus on dodging everything coming towards you, and so far, it looks really good to pull that off perfectly, stylishly evading all the enemies attacks while putting bullets into their heads, before closing in for the melee kill to deal with the bigger demons. I mean, it's not quite Bayonetta levels of style, but it still looks and feels great. The electronic sound track that reminds me of 90s action certainly helps.
There looks to be a lot of replayability attached to the game too, with the aforementioned procedurally generated levels just being part of it. There's various modes to play through, dynamic difficulty, daily and weekly challenges and even a twitch mode.
I reckon I'll be playing quite a bit more of this. See it in action here.
I want every game to support VR natively. With the camera working as it does normally, but it's your disembodied head instead. But it seems like developers and consumers only want these "experiences" instead of using VR as an extension of the traditional screen like I want.
Something as simple as, say in RE4 the camera behaves as normal, but it fills your entire view. I understand it's not that simple to implement, but it's what I want.
Something as simple as, say in RE4 the camera behaves as normal, but it fills your entire view. I understand it's not that simple to implement, but it's what I want.
Rockin' Ranger
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You're forgetting the biggest selling point where players can ogle Cindy in VR while she drives them around.
illusionary
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Well, I'm ready now for 7 October...
Installing Grim Dawn now, though - that's worth my £8.50.
Tizoc
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If the bundle ft another game u like you wouldve gotten grim dawn for £4.25
LurkerPrime
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VR implementation brings with it so many bugbears it would be irresponsible for it to be made a standard. Like, suddenly everything is now controller-based; great for VR, bad for certain games. Then there's technical concerns--if a player phases their view through a wall, should they see anything or nothing? And gameplay concerns--stick-based VR movement causes a lot of motion sickness, especially in first-person, so should there be an alternate movement type; and if so, does that conflict with the current gameplay? On top of all this, how will it impact profitability of games overall to cut so many games into the same general shape?
Bugbears are the worst.
Oh wow, that's pretty tempting. I actually refunded GD during the last big Steam sale... but this changes things.
Related: I've been trying to get into Titan Quest now that Remastered granted me the xpac, but I still feel it's too slow and weightless to really get into it. It just makes me long for the frenetic action of Diablo 2, or something more dynamic and interesting like Din's Curse. But perhaps it's time to dive into GD for realsies.
They can't monthly bundle more multiplayer-only games can they? Surely that's against some kind of law.
Bugbears are the worst.
Oh wow, that's pretty tempting. I actually refunded GD during the last big Steam sale... but this changes things.
Related: I've been trying to get into Titan Quest now that Remastered granted me the xpac, but I still feel it's too slow and weightless to really get into it. It just makes me long for the frenetic action of Diablo 2, or something more dynamic and interesting like Din's Curse. But perhaps it's time to dive into GD for realsies.
They can't monthly bundle more multiplayer-only games can they? Surely that's against some kind of law.
UcchedavÄda
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Looks pretty interesting, but how does the auto lock-on handle multiple enemies? I could see that being rather frustrating, if it is not handled well. Does it just target the nearest (pair of) enemies?
spindoctor
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They bundled a demo. There are no laws anymore.
came across this post about hacked steam accounts spreading remote access trojan and figured it won't hurt to share. stay frosty
UcchedavÄda
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Did they ever respond to people pointing out that their advertisement promised 8 games?
Backlogger
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Not sure if serious, but I only want Grim Dawn
illusionary
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Fingers crossed, but I'll not get my hopes up *too* much!If the bundle ft another game u like you wouldve gotten grim dawn for £4.25
Missed the spoiler?
Backlogger
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Fingers crossed, but I'll not get my hopes up *too* much!
Missed the spoiler?
Ha I saw it but I guess what I meant is I wasn't sure if it was a real rumor or not. So far every bundle the most interesting game to me has always been the announced game. The mystery games haven't interested me much to risk blindly spending $12 a month on this.
I'm still debating getting this months for Grimm Dawn but we'll see
the worst timeline
dave is ok
aztek is ok
Haydee is going to be in the Humble Monthly
LurkerPrime
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If Haydee is in it I'm refunding it.
No words.
That's probably what he meant.
What?!
No words.
you are famous now im in ur computercame across this post about hacked steam accounts spreading remote access trojan and figured it won't hurt to share. stay frosty
That's probably what he meant.
In my ideal implementation this would just be a feature natively supported by the game engines. And the camera just behaves like it would on a normal screen.
The other alternative is to just have the game displayed in front of you on a virtual 3D screen. I believe tools for that already exist, not sure about the 3D part. So you want to play Crysis 3 in 3D, but don't have a 3D screen. Put on your headset and play on a big screen in front of you.
There's a lot of potential in VR that exites me, especially for working space purposes. Like having as many extra screens as you want, and being able to just turn your head and check something on the other screens, move them around when you don't need them. But i hear the screen quality isn't there yet for the kind of purpose I want.
and then they put a highly valued wishlisted game as the early unlock next month and the cycle starts anew
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Baron von Loathsome
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LurkerPrime
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What if it's eight games I already own?
Oh, who am I kidding. I don't own that much bundleware...
Oh, the multitasking potential is great. And the TV part would be a quick fix.
I seem to get too focused on the "make it a game" part when discussing VR. Pah.
Oh, who am I kidding. I don't own that much bundleware...
Oh, the multitasking potential is great. And the TV part would be a quick fix.
I seem to get too focused on the "make it a game" part when discussing VR. Pah.
Completely off topic:
If anyone is absurdly bored, there is a rather amazing 1 hour 45 minute tear down of Star Wars Force Awakens (amongst other film series mentioned) by Mr Plinkett.
Even if you can't watch ALL of it - the first 10 seconds sets the tone perfectly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miVRaoR_8xQ
If anyone is absurdly bored, there is a rather amazing 1 hour 45 minute tear down of Star Wars Force Awakens (amongst other film series mentioned) by Mr Plinkett.
Even if you can't watch ALL of it - the first 10 seconds sets the tone perfectly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miVRaoR_8xQ
Wok
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I think it is about time we see:
- Assault Android Cactus
- Aviary Attorney
- The Long Dark
Edit: And maybe Windlands for a 2016 release.
pantsattack
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Anyone have any input?
It's worth watching the whole thing. I saw this years ago when someone linked it to me. The dude is so right about so many things.
dave is ok
aztek is ok
I unsubscribed from Humble Monthly after last months.
Figure it would be cheaper to buy the games I actually want in any given monthly for cheap on BST
Figure it would be cheaper to buy the games I actually want in any given monthly for cheap on BST
Baron von Loathsome
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That strikes me as a preview game at best.
Years ago?!
Firstly, this video was uploaded today after a long time of not much from him
Secondly, even Star Wars Force Awakens isnt a year old! Regardless, this also delves into the mess of cinematic universes and other stuff. Hence "much much more"
freshVeggie
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Grim Dawn does look like good fun.
Mikurden
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He's probably talking about the prequel videos -- that's what he started with and/or really made a name for himself with.
freshVeggie
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A successor to the overwhelmingly positive indie RTS darling Creeper World III Arc Eternal is out since 29. Septemeber. Has also great reviews.
[/URL]A successor to the overwhelmingly positive indie RTS darling Creeper World III Arc Eternal is out since 29. Septemeber. Has also great reviews.
texhnolyze
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Ugh, and it's Monday already. Here's hoping for a good weeklong deals.
Quality over quantity.
People are so friendly & helpful in FFXIV, and that's all that matters. Also, cross-play with console & controller support. And fanservice, all of them.
Quality over quantity.
People are so friendly & helpful in FFXIV, and that's all that matters. Also, cross-play with console & controller support. And fanservice, all of them.
Nice, looks like Reassembly a bit.[URL="http://store.steampowered.com/app/422900"]
A successor to the overwhelmingly positive indie RTS darling Creeper World III Arc Eternal is out since 29. Septemeber. Has also great reviews.
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