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Lies of P (+ Overture)

First playthrough. Probably 70-80% through everything. Pretty easy A-tier Soulsborne game, on the same level as Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 for me. The direct comparison is easy too since I just replayed Bloodborne a few weeks ago. This is the kind of game I wanted Elden Ring to be more like, not in scope but in encounter and general combat design. And UI and QOL improvements.

A couple of the mini-bosses and the swamp monster have been a bit much imo, but I'm having fun. Most of the encounters are well considered, attacks feel visceral, and level design is solid if self-contained.
 
Went back to Escape From Tarkov and playing PvE with buddies. Been great fun. Still quite challenging, but without the cheaters.
 
Finally finished chrono trigger and working my way through ffvi pixel remaster (on my phone), expedition 33 (act 2), ff 7 rebirth (last chapter), and just started split fiction with the wife on switch 2.

Once I finish ff7, I need to finally start death stranding.

Oh and I picked back up Xbc2 now that the switch 2 is out and cleared chapter 4 and 5.
 
Installed Tropico 4 again, i wonder when they announce Tropico 7.
Also have Kathy Rain Director's Cut ready to play. I love me some good Point and Click Adventures.
 
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Alternating between:
  • Bill x Pik demo
  • Dune Awakening
  • Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors
I was also playing some Division 2 and RDR 2, both those 2 have taken a bit of a backseat for now.
 
The Talos Principle 2

Finished, and absolutely loved it! I think what they did with this sequel was absolutely fantastic. Only had to look up one of the puzzles, which was good. Highly recommended game.

Will be moving on to Astrobot next.
 
Slitterhead. Thank God I choose what I buy and play and don't base my purchases on what reviewers say.

It's not perfect, but I am enjoying it a lot. It's a game that tries to be different and original surrounded by a sea of the same shit every year.

It was definitely made on a budget, but no framerate issues or bugs. Just plain old schools PS2 type fun. I love it, and nightmare difficulty is super fun
 
Slitterhead. Thank God I choose what I buy and play and don't base my purchases on what reviewers say.

It's not perfect, but I am enjoying it a lot. It's a game that tries to be different and original surrounded by a sea of the same shit every year.

It was definitely made on a budget, but no framerate issues or bugs. Just plain old schools PS2 type fun. I love it, and nightmare difficulty is super fun
I beat it on Nightmare and a few of the bosses definitely put me through the wringer. Loved that game.
 
I beat it on Nightmare and a few of the bosses definitely put me through the wringer. Loved that game.
I bought the Day One edition from Japan, but it was so nice I felt too bad to open it. So bought just a standard copy as well and started playing. I love it! It's well polished, definitely not for everyone. But as with Wanted Dead, it's a game from a past generation that is so much fun. Reminds me of just enjoying games as I did in the PS2 era. I wish Anita would sit on my face
 
Finally done with xenoblade x. Made it to the final boss of the bonus chapter, but couldn't beat it. Maybe if I put the time in to get a lv 60 skell I could, but I've wasted enough time on a fairly mediocre game. X is easily the worst of the series.

Edit : Ended up getting the skell I needed and beat the bonus chapter. Still like 1-3 better, but my opinion of x has improved now that I'm no longer stuck.
 
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I am giving Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty another shot.

I also earned the very first rank, Fledgling, for the Paladin Life in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. (Is the abbreviation for that FLi:TGWST? lol)
 
I'm actually started playing Resident Evil 7, I'm not fan of first person but I figured I should play RE7 and RE8 before RE9 comes out.

Im in part when you kill Baker with chainsaw, I'm REALLY not fan of first person combat but the atmosphere is amazing.

I can see why people saying RE7 feels like old school RE, it really does but I wish it wasn't in first person.
 
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For any Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty fans who might be able to offer me some advice...

Is there such a thing as Spirit and/or Deflect builds?

Wood Virtue boosts Spirit Defense.
Earth for Deflect since I am deflecting a lot.
Metal for Sustainability. Is that how slow or fast Spirit is used/drained and built?
Water offers a consumption rate on Deflect.

Is there a synergy in that? Sorry, I'm back after awhile away from this and I'm trying to understand some things about Spirit very early on. I'm open to philosophies and thoughts about leveling Virtues with Deflection and Spirit gains in mind.
 
For any Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty fans who might be able to offer me some advice...

Is there such a thing as Spirit and/or Deflect builds?

Wood Virtue boosts Spirit Defense.
Earth for Deflect since I am deflecting a lot.
Metal for Sustainability. Is that how slow or fast Spirit is used/drained and built?
Water offers a consumption rate on Deflect.

Is there a synergy in that? Sorry, I'm back after awhile away from this and I'm trying to understand some things about Spirit very early on. I'm open to philosophies and thoughts about leveling Virtues with Deflection and Spirit gains in mind.
Spirit is a fluctuating meter to do anything but basic attacks. Wood adds a buffer for losing spirit when struck. Earth phase gives it a bonus for deflecting. Water reduces the cost of deflecting. Fire increases gain from landing a basic attack and reduces cost of martial arts. Metal controls how slowly it falls off when it is positive and how quickly it returns to normal when negative as well as how much spells cost.

The idea is to use deflect to build up stun and then unleash a flurry of attacks or one big offensive technique. It works alongside other moves to drain the opponent and put them in a docile state for a fatal strike. The effectiveness of deflect is largely dependent on morale difference between the player and enemy. It can be boosted by having the blacksmith add a deflect bonus to gear. I recommend leveling based on what buffs/debuffs (base origin virtue stat required to use but duration based on Wood) and spells (strength based on origin virtue stat and cost based on Metal) you want to use. If you find a weapon with an effective martial art then Fire is useful. The builds are very much defined by which game cycle you are in. For NG just stick to making what you like to use more effective and if a boss gives you trouble invest in the element that they are weak to.

Here is an earlier post with more information:
1. Morale controls how enemies scale relative to you so raise it by planting flags and run away if an enemy is too tough.
2. If you want to buff your damage and spam Martial Arts invest in Fire Phase.
3. If you want to debuff an enemy or spam wizardry invest in Metal Phase.
4. If you want to be an equipment towing tank with huge close-range damage or use deflects to force enemies into submission invest in Earth Phase.
5. If you want to ease up mechanical restrictions on your abilities and have mid-range versatility invest in Wood Phase.
6. Do not invest in Water Phase until you get to the Sage that can reset your attributes as it is best suited for long-ranged spam with heavy investment (and stealth).
7. Weapons in the first playthrough are only as good as their Martial Arts which are permanent.
8. Salvage low level armor and weapons you don't need to get gems as they are often worth more. This can be automated in settings but be sure to lock what you covet.
9. If a boss is too tough you can often flip the script by changing to a different element with the Sage's help or more conveniently with battle sets you saved.
10. Do not do side missions (except Training Ground ones) unless you want to level up or farm for gear as they will wear you out otherwise.
11. The divine beast Qinglong summon found early in the game is ideal for healing allies and self when Dragon's Cure is limited.
12. Best way to approach enemies is to take out (or aggro) the farthest ones out with a ranged weapon systematically.
13. Use up Genuine Qi before facing an area boss as they will more often than not prevail over you and require several attempts where retrieval is a handicap.
14. Once you beat the main game you will open up whole new equipment categories and weapon upgrades and raise upgrade level limitations.

P.S. It is kind of obvious but the five elements have a rock, paper, scissors interaction based on diagram. [Water>Fire; Fire>Metal(Poison); Earth>Water; Wood>Earth; Metal>Wood]
 
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STALKER 2 on Xbox Series X

I'm having a great time with it.

This is all insanely helpful. Thank you so much.

Now it prompts a question: All Virtue levels are always active, correct? We don't have to specifically select one to reap its benefits. But the focus in where to level points is all about where the player wants to focus their style... Based on that second post you listed, I'd want to focus on Earth.

"4. If you want to be an equipment towing tank with huge close-range damage or use deflects to force enemies into submission invest in Earth Phase."

I am trying to use deflection as much as possible. i am admittedly only in the opening area, but I am doing okay with deflecting everything, including the charged red attacks.
 
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Finished Ori. Really solid and enjoyable game, not sure if I will immediately check out the sequel though. Not sure what's next, but due to time and whatnot these sorts of smaller experiences are perfect.
 
This is all insanely helpful. Thank you so much.

Now it prompts a question: All Virtue levels are always active, correct? We don't have to specifically select one to reap its benefits. But the focus in where to level points is all about where the player wants to focus their style... Based on that second post you listed, I'd want to focus on Earth.

"4. If you want to be an equipment towing tank with huge close-range damage or use deflects to force enemies into submission invest in Earth Phase."

I am trying to use deflection as much as possible. i am admittedly only in the opening area, but I am doing okay with deflecting everything, including the charged red attacks.
All active. Don't sweat it too much. You can respec for free once you beat chapter 3.
 
Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag (PC)

Still my favorite game in the franchise game but the steam port is not very good with random crashes and lacking features

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (DS)

Playing 30minutes or so every night before and making slow but steady progress. The looks pretty nice on the Dsi XL screen and the OST is divine
 
Finished the Warhammer 40k: Boltgun campaign in between sessions of Elden Ring: Nighreign. It's been a while since I've been this hooked on game, I wasn't even that excited for it up until launch, just really wanted the sick ass steelbook. Played a significant amount of it with 4 of the 8 characters, so probably going to stick around a while more to familiarize myself with the rest and do all the remembrances.

Then I might go back and find all the secrets in Boltgun (and maybe even the DLC). The game is fun but also fairly repetitive, so it works best in shorter bursts. Especially on the highest difficulty where I had to retry some fights quite a lot.

And theeen back to 30 Birds for a completely different vibe.
 
Got the Platinum in The Plucky Squire (which is a lovely game, can only recommend) and now I'm back to Oblivion. Did all the non-quest dungeons and the mage guild. Now doing the fighter guild. I'd be lying if I say the game isn't wearing thin by now but man, I wanted to 100% this game for years and now I'm doing it. Also, there is nothing else I really want to play right now, which makes it a bit easier.
 
Got the Platinum in The Plucky Squire (which is a lovely game, can only recommend) and now I'm back to Oblivion. Did all the non-quest dungeons and the mage guild. Now doing the fighter guild. I'd be lying if I say the game isn't wearing thin by now but man, I wanted to 100% this game for years and now I'm doing it. Also, there is nothing else I really want to play right now, which makes it a bit easier.

The Plucky Squire looks so dang appealing, I really want to try it out! Was the platinum fun to get?
 
Spent a few hours last night playing Mario Kart World with one of the Twitch streamers that I watch and it was a ton of fun
 
Played Stellar Blade for a bit. On PC, very good port. I like the music and characters design the most. Feedback on attack hit could feel better.
 
The Plucky Squire looks so dang appealing, I really want to try it out! Was the platinum fun to get?
It's super easy to get. I completed it once on my own and then replayed it again with a guide to get all the collectables. Can recommend that approach as you can breeze through it once you know the riddles.
 
Doom: The Dark Ages - on chapter 16/22. Game's a ton of fun. Really interesting mechanics for a shooter.
Zero Gunner 2 - one of the best Dreamcast era shmups ever. You pilot a helicopter that can pivot in 360 degrees so it completely changes how you look at a shmup.
Forza Motorsport - Still enjoying it, doing a race or two every other day. Personally I like this more than Horizon.
 
Raw Data - Finished it on normal difficulty. Hard or Hardcore are kinda impossible with the buggy tracking of VR1 and the bad decision from the game to offer four characters, all with different strengths and weaknesses instead of getting at least one right. The bow guy is just terribly awkward to play and aim. Shotgun guy is a bit better but still kinda hard to hit anything far, with the two move controller balls interfering with the headset lights. Ninja lady with swords is overpowered in close combat but almost useless for far targets. Pistol guy is best for far targets and headshots but generally weakest and needs a ton of shots to take anyone stronger down. Just sword right and pistol left would have been better. The tower defense elements are garbage, just complicating things and rather slow and clumsy to execute. Spatial sound is lacking not really informing the player where something is happening. The writing is okay, with some effort in the videos and lore, even though the plot is entirely forgetable. It can be fun when you hit the targets but a linear shooter, a proper direction to go, would have been much better than arena defense moving back and forth with that teleport crap and always guessing where you should be.

Blue Prince - Played a couple of hours. This game is boring as hell. You do all the time the same things and progress is just random. Never reached room46 so far, not seen all rooms either and I currently have no clue what I even could find next or how I would achieve some progress with those eleements in some rooms where I did not have yet anything to combine. It's kinda like oldschool adventure games plus made even more time waste by not allowing to progress with the unused objects at your own pace since you only get certain objects every run and reach only certain rooms in every run too. So even trial and error is barely possible and you repeat over and over the stuff you already know. It has some charme in its design of the world, but it is not even close to the quality of Portal or Witness, actual puzzle games where the puzzling is actually fun and not just a choire to stumble upon something new.

Descenders - kinda like THPS without being really fun, questionable physics and just annoying controls in levels that are the typical procedural crap, not even close to the quality of a well done manually designed world. Okay for some hours but trophies asking for zero death runs and whatnot. GTFO.
 
Cyberpunk still. I must admit Keanu Reeves' performance isn't stellar.

This is what takes me out of the experience. It's such a typical wooden performance by Keanu. It's on par with his crappy acting in Dracula, that stiff and lifeless delivery that you kinda shake your head at and wonder why he got the part. Just sours the game for me because everything else with the story is pretty cool. Unfortunately too much revolves around Silverhand.
 
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This is what takes me out of the experience. It's such a typical wooden performance by Keanu. It's on par with his crappy acting in Dracula, that stiff and lifeless delivery that you kinda shake your head at and wonder why he got the part. Just sours the game for me because everything else with the story is pretty cool. Unfortunately too much revolves around Silverhand.
My take exactly. It's funny cause he was said to be breathtaking, and seemed kinda out of breath half of the takes
 
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The Hundred Line - Started this up on the Switch 2, and it's really great! I'm about 6 hours-ish into it, excited to see what each new in-game day brings. However...

Breath of the Wild - I made the grave error of checking out how this plays on the Switch 2 with a new save, and damn it I'm addicted all over again. It's been years since I played it originally, and I never even finished it, and now it's all I've been playing for a couple days now.
 
I have been having a blast with Mario Kart World. I am surprised by how well it looks and run. Nintendo basically perfected this genre with all of the updates to 8. It's just amazing all of the stuff you can do. But I forgot people take this shit seriously. So many aggressive drivers, it's hilarious. There was a guy named "Todd" who kept playing Yoshi and would single me out, just ramming me all the time, shooting shells my way, that kind of thing. And he did it over four fucking races. He doesn't realize that I get a kick out of it. It's a kid's game, have fun dude. I don't know what I did to piss him off.

Oh well, Todd if you're out there, you can suck my scrotch.

I also upgraded Breath of the Wild. Wow, it's like an entirely new game when using the Zelda Notes app. I have been discovering so many things I didn't experience the first go round so many years ago.

Overall the Switch 2 is pretty amazing. It's hard to believe that this little tablet with a slightly dated SoC is cranking this stuff out. Nintendo squeezing blood from a stone with this one. It's no PS5 or anything, but for Nintendo games this is terrific. I missed the old days of Nintendo putting out competitive hardware. Sure, it's only as powerful as a PS4 from what I have read, but that's a far leap from the Switch 1 - which was literally a two or three year old modified SoC at the time with crap specs. I am so happy to be playing powerful Nintendo games again.
 
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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Just arrived in Atlantica. I wish there were more Final Fantasy character cards; I think Cloud is the only one?

Death Must Die
I've played this for around forty hours, and I think I've reached the point where I'm a bit bored with it.

Bought Elden Ring: Nightreign. Looking forward to playing that tomorrow after work.
 
Currently playing

Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – What can be said about this game, large open word, cool new tracks, lots of unlockable and secrets to be found. Some of the best music I've heard in a while. Didn't know if 8 could be topped but this sure comes close (Knockout mode is fun both online and off). (About 15 hours in so far)



Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch 2) – The next evolution of the Rune Factory franchise. Multiple towns, being able to manage the towns to a pretty great degree (Build buildings, assign workers to jobs in the city, is quite fun). Interesting story and characters so far.. LOTs of stuff do. Will be playing this one for awhile. (About 18 hours in so far)



Checking random games for Switch 2 upgrades…etc.
 
Juggling a lot of stuff...again...unfortunately. Good at starting games. Horrible at finishing them. :P
Kingdom Come Deliverance (1), Skyrim, Xenonauts, Two Point Hospital (Epic freebie). And last night i peeked at the PS store and bought MegaMan Battle Network Collection.
I have fond memories of MMBN1 from my youth, and started playing MMBN2.
 
Well, despite saying that I probably wouldn't immediately start Ori 2 after finishing Ori, I started Ori 2. I'm surprised how different this game is from the first in terms of mechanics and gameplay. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet, but I think I like it.
 
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