What Games Are You Playing?

Matt said:
So I played Cadence of Hyrule on release when it came out in June (why is nobody talking about this game?), and it was actually dope. Super fun game, loved how much charm it had, gameplay was super fun, couldn't put it down from start to finish, and playing co-op with my brother was also amazing.
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Cadence of Hyrule was brilliant fun. I saw an advert for it and the music hooked me in. Not the longest game but the option of randomising everything and doing multiple playthroughs is cool.
 

Omg, I'm so hyped, it'll be in my hands in about 24 hours.
Most likely means an early conclusion of this years anniversary event for me. :eek:
 
Matt said:
Same though. I was slightly miffed at first they're focusing on this instead of Bayonetta 3, but it also looks amazing so it'll be good while waiting for Bayo 3.
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Just read that AC has been in development for over 5 years, they even started developing before Nier:Automata.

But ofc, Bayo is something people are eagerly waiting for, because they know what's coming to them. A goddamn awesome game.

I'm really curious how AC plays out though, something tells me this is a potential masterpiece.
Might just be the hype though, idk. XD
 
Kamui said:
I'm really curious how AC plays out though, something tells me this is a potential masterpiece.
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I'm getting the game today (physically, so didn't play at midnight), so I can let you know.

EDIT: Just read the next post up, hype on a bike.
 
So yeah Astral Chain, playing that now.

Very worthwhile purchase. The initial impressions were not great gameplay wise, because they give you literally nothing for some reason, but once you get into it, the combat is extremely fun and unique, just as good as Platinum's other ventures.

The aesthetic, music, voice acting etc. is all commendable as well, a very good package. Do recommend if you're looking for a unique hack 'n' slash game for the Switch.
 
since i last posted in this thread my ps4 croaked due to thermal issues.

right now playing jimmy and the pulsating mass, replaying pokemon gaia, and some other odds and ends
 
Matt said:
So yeah Astral Chain, playing that now.

Very worthwhile purchase. The initial impressions were not great gameplay wise, because they give you literally nothing for some reason, but once you get into it, the combat is extremely fun and unique, just as good as Platinum's other ventures.

The aesthetic, music, voice acting etc. is all commendable as well, a very good package. Do recommend if you're looking for a unique hack 'n' slash game for the Switch.
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Same impression so far, got nothing to add.
 
Been playing Fire Emblem Three Houses and having a blast so far. Extremely addictive, I'm having a hard time to put it down. Awesome game.
 
I've taken a break from pso and have gotten back into playing my favorite elder scrolls game morrowind. Especially with the final release of morrowind rebirth, a new update from tamriel rebuilt, and I've been playing the game in the openmw engine which is a lot better than playing the game on its original one.
 
I've had it for a while now, but I finally got around to actually trying Spider-Man on the PS4. Of course being the dork that I am, the first thing I did was get to a point where I could freely roam the city so I could look for the Ghostbusters firehouse. It's really hard for me to actually enjoy anything anymore, but so far Spider-Man has been pretty enjoyable.
 
I've finished my first playthrough of Tales of Vesperia DE. I'm doing some side content here and there (mainly for costumes and gears) then I'll begin my NG+, once I've farmed enough points. :D
 
VilleHIM said:
After almost 20 years of waiting, I'm finally playing Shenmue 3.
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Same.
Awesome game so far, I'm really happy that Suzuki pretty much ignored the gaming trends of the past years and stayed true to Shenmue's playstyle.
Imagine what he could've done with a proper budget... :eek:
But again, I'm totally happy with the game, it's so absorbing. :D
 
Kamui said:
Same.
Awesome game so far, I'm really happy that Suzuki pretty much ignored the gaming trends of the past years and stayed true to Shenmue's playstyle.
Imagine what he could've done with a proper budget... :eek:
But again, I'm totally happy with the game, it's so absorbing. :D
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I've run into a few minor glitches, and one potentially bad UI glitch, but other than that I'm really enjoying it too. I see so many people complain about it, but I'm sure anyone that has genuinely been waiting is enjoying it. To me it feels like Shenmue, and more than anything else that's what I wanted. I see people complain that the Bailu part is slow, but you could pretty much see that coming with the end of Shenmue 2. I feel that slow walk with Shenhua was hinting at what was next, so I was expecting a slow start. I do prefer the old fighting system, and I liked not having to deal with the whole stamina system, but I'm getting used to it. It's essentially an indie game with that budget, but it doesn't seem like it. It does feel like a much older game, which is perfectly fine with me because I like that he did ignore so many of the more modern trends.

My biggest complaints so far are probably minor things, things like lack of options for example. The option to skip spoken dialogue but still get the subtitles would have been nice. I miss how you could customize whether the analog stick or d-pad was for movement. An option for sensitivity would have been nice for the right stick too since a lot of times I feel the camera is too slow. I'm probably just old and my reflexes are bad, but I feel the QTE speed is a little too fast. The lack of Sega games hurts a little for me, which I don't get why there aren't any, especially when the Sega name is all over the place and there are even posters for Sega games. Finally I would have to take points off (if I was scoring it anyway lol) for the glitches. Again they aren't really game breaking, though that UI glitch can really get in the way, but I have to be fair and see everything as a total package and for me no matter how big or small the problems are they should impact the overall score.

And I'm rambling, but it's about Shenmue so I don't care. :D:p
 
I was absent from Ephinea almost all 2019 mainly because i bought a new PC and tried games i couldn't run before in my already short spare time. So this is my after math:

FFXV: It's beautiful: Early into the game you get to an hotel located at a pier and the view is just gorgeous, i felt like just walking and staring at the surroundings. Sadly, the game lacks open world content and "weight", most things outside the main quest feel irrelevant. Its strong point i'd say is the interactions between the protagonists because they nailed the atmosphere of traveling with a group of friends and you feel accompanied. Honorable mention to the OST, i was impressed by Yoko Shimomura.

The Witcher 3: Here i found the open world content i so missed on FFXV, and leaving aside the absurd amount of treasures in the sea of Skellige, the quality is great. The characters in their integrity are really well done (voice acting, aesthetic, movements, development). Its expansion, Hearts of Stone, introduced the first videogame villain in a while that i actually feared. I feel biased about this game because i really like the books, but exactly for that reason i can recommend it: the stories about Geralt of Rivia are worth the time, more if the game is as well crafted as this one.

FFXIV: Heavensward (first expansion) is gorgeous. As for the main game, if i as a devot FF fan had to endure the slow pace, i can already imagine how fast neutral people will be spamming the skip button. This game takes a lot of time to get interesting. I did notice the dungeons are well designed and although i'm not that into "late game" yet, it seems like the multiplayer PVE aspect is quite worth. Play it with friends, or look for friends in there.

Undertale: I'm impressed. I was reluctant to play this game because i didn't want to disappoint myself after so many people praised it, but it deserves that praise. An ingenious game and apparently the masterwork of a versatile and talented young person and a handful of collaborators. An entertaining, self-aware, nostalgic, active, well paced and enjoyable game.

Hollow Knight: My very first games were Tetris and Sonic The Hedgehog, but it was with the GBA that i really started to get into gaming. So when they call Hollow Knight a Metroidvania and i grew up exploring Dracula's castle in Aria of Sorrow and fleeing from the SA-X in Metroid Fusion, i felt at home. This game is awesome, challenging and they added pretty much everything a "metroidvania" needs to be worthy of that name. It will challenge even the most skilled players: I consider myself slightly above average in this genre, but even if you are a pro there is something here waiting to kick your ass, or at least make you sweat.
 
Last game I played before getting back on PSOBB was Pokemon Sword. Played it just enough to fill my side of the Pokedex. Missing shield Pokemon only. ;(

That, and Overwatch quick play mode. (Please don't hurt me)
 
I've been Playing Final Fantasy XIV (14)...alot. So much so I haven't gotten back on PSOBB lately to play the learn the new Hunewearl I just started playing.

Also been playing Smash Ultimate on the side. May start playing Pokemon Sword soon (depending if i have time or not).
 
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