Post your scores/reviews on recent titles you've obtained/been playing. :-P
7-Dec-03 9:25am
#1 Guru
#1 Guru
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2-Dec-22 9:18am
#2 TalonJedi87
I enjoyed Days Gone for what it was, but it took way too long to get into. And yeah it really stretched it out way too long and overstayed it’s welcome by like 15-20 hours. Just when I thought things were starting to wrap up it was like nope, we’re just getting started.
#2 TalonJedi87
I enjoyed Days Gone for what it was, but it took way too long to get into. And yeah it really stretched it out way too long and overstayed it’s welcome by like 15-20 hours. Just when I thought things were starting to wrap up it was like nope, we’re just getting started.
2-Dec-22 11:03am
#3 DCGX
Black
- "Turn me around!" / 10
I have not played 'Black' since 2006 via a trade on GameTZ, after which I sold the game. I downloaded it on my Series X thanks to Game Pass/EA Play, and decided to randomly give it a go last night because I almost bought a physical copy last week.
Holy crap does it look great! The visual upgrade is phenomenal. Not a full widescreen experience, but the game is sharp on Series X! For the most part the gameplay itself holds up, which is to say it's a fine, mid-2000s FPS, but holy crap is turning/looking slow! Like...geez! And there's no way to adjust it! It makes aiming really hard. I don't remember this being an issue back then, but compared to nowadays, hell, compared to the original 'Halo' I can't believe how slow it is. I found the most accurate way to aim and shoot was to generally look towards an enemy, and then move the character to line up shots. Almost like the gyro with the WiiU Gamepad in 'Splatoon.'
I played through the first two levels, and while it's still entertaining, aiming is such a slog, I don't know if I'll continue.
#3 DCGX
Black
- "Turn me around!" / 10I have not played 'Black' since 2006 via a trade on GameTZ, after which I sold the game. I downloaded it on my Series X thanks to Game Pass/EA Play, and decided to randomly give it a go last night because I almost bought a physical copy last week.
Holy crap does it look great! The visual upgrade is phenomenal. Not a full widescreen experience, but the game is sharp on Series X! For the most part the gameplay itself holds up, which is to say it's a fine, mid-2000s FPS, but holy crap is turning/looking slow! Like...geez! And there's no way to adjust it! It makes aiming really hard. I don't remember this being an issue back then, but compared to nowadays, hell, compared to the original 'Halo' I can't believe how slow it is. I found the most accurate way to aim and shoot was to generally look towards an enemy, and then move the character to line up shots. Almost like the gyro with the WiiU Gamepad in 'Splatoon.'
I played through the first two levels, and while it's still entertaining, aiming is such a slog, I don't know if I'll continue.
3-Dec-22 7:21pm
#4 Orlandu
Still playing Vampire Survivors. I'm out of the loop since this was maybe a thing on Youtube/Twitch for a while, but I can definitely see why it blew up. It's not Diablo at all but it sort of scratches that itch a bit. Nothing is more fun than maxing out and evolving an arsenal of weapons and seeing enormous waves of enemies explode into gold fountains. This game is dirt cheap, so it's well worth a shot.
#4 Orlandu
Still playing Vampire Survivors. I'm out of the loop since this was maybe a thing on Youtube/Twitch for a while, but I can definitely see why it blew up. It's not Diablo at all but it sort of scratches that itch a bit. Nothing is more fun than maxing out and evolving an arsenal of weapons and seeing enormous waves of enemies explode into gold fountains. This game is dirt cheap, so it's well worth a shot.
5-Dec-22 8:25am
#5 brian9824
Star Ocean First Departure 7/10 - Definitely fun, but some major balance and pacing issues, story ended very abruptly and wasn't anywhere near as good as second story.
#5 brian9824
Star Ocean First Departure 7/10 - Definitely fun, but some major balance and pacing issues, story ended very abruptly and wasn't anywhere near as good as second story.
5-Dec-22 4:39pm
#6 TalonJedi87
God of War: Ragnarok
So far it’s a 9/10 for me. The opening prologue of thunderous action sequences reminded me of the opening to movies likes Revenge of the Sith.
Weeeeee!
#6 TalonJedi87
God of War: Ragnarok
So far it’s a 9/10 for me. The opening prologue of thunderous action sequences reminded me of the opening to movies likes Revenge of the Sith.
Weeeeee!
6-Dec-22 12:25am
#7 loztdogs
I just fired up Majoras Mask on 3ds. I thought I had played the intro before on N64. Apparently I have never played MM so this is a completely new experience for me. I mistakenly confused the intro of OOT on N64 with MM. I just finished the intro and I’m pleasantly surprised. The remaster looks great on 3ds. So far I’m really digging it.
#7 loztdogs
I just fired up Majoras Mask on 3ds. I thought I had played the intro before on N64. Apparently I have never played MM so this is a completely new experience for me. I mistakenly confused the intro of OOT on N64 with MM. I just finished the intro and I’m pleasantly surprised. The remaster looks great on 3ds. So far I’m really digging it.
6-Dec-22 6:01am
#8 BloodPuppetX
Majora’s Mask remains one of my favorite games. Still love the Clock Town music!
#8 BloodPuppetX
Majora’s Mask remains one of my favorite games. Still love the Clock Town music!
8-Dec-22 6:45pm
#10 nonamesleft
I was going to start a new game. Switch Lite was out of battery.
So what am I currently playing? Nothing
Score: idk/10
I really enjoy the Switch Lite. One of the few things I don't like is that if you don't pay attention to the battery, that's it.
As opposed to the switch which, if docked, will stay charged.
#10 nonamesleft
I was going to start a new game. Switch Lite was out of battery.
So what am I currently playing? Nothing
Score: idk/10
I really enjoy the Switch Lite. One of the few things I don't like is that if you don't pay attention to the battery, that's it.
As opposed to the switch which, if docked, will stay charged.
9-Dec-22 5:24pm
#12 sinnie
Anxiouz wrote:
You can't plug in the Lite and still play?
Yes, you can. Done it many times with my own.
#12 sinnie
Anxiouz wrote:
You can't plug in the Lite and still play?
Yes, you can. Done it many times with my own.
10-Dec-22 3:58pm
#13 PizzaTheHutt
Snake Pass {
} 6/10
I remember hearing a lot of positive impressions about this game when it first released back in 2017. I was in no rush to buy it, but had always kept it on my "I'll check it out eventually" list. That day finally came. And after barely an hour I was ready to uninstall it but ultimately decided to come back and give it a little more time.
The graphics remind me of a Rare game with how colorful they are. Adding to that, the music was done by David Wise who is most known for his work with Rare back when they were actually relevant. So that's two things the game had going for it from the beginning. How a game plays is more important than how it looks or sounds though, and once I started actually playing it these godawful controls had me ready to tap out in no time. I just couldn't deal with them. They have two control options in the pause menu and after changing it to the easy controls I thought it felt a little better, but they still weren't as good as they could've been. I'm glad I stuck with the game a little longer instead of just uninstalling it like I was thinking of doing, but I'm still undecided if I'll actually finish this or not, even though user reviews say it's a short game.
I give the game credit because there isn't much else like it out there, but originality only gets you so far. I feel like there is a decent game in here, but the controls might turn a lot of people off to it.
#13 PizzaTheHutt
Snake Pass {
} 6/10 I remember hearing a lot of positive impressions about this game when it first released back in 2017. I was in no rush to buy it, but had always kept it on my "I'll check it out eventually" list. That day finally came. And after barely an hour I was ready to uninstall it but ultimately decided to come back and give it a little more time.
The graphics remind me of a Rare game with how colorful they are. Adding to that, the music was done by David Wise who is most known for his work with Rare back when they were actually relevant. So that's two things the game had going for it from the beginning. How a game plays is more important than how it looks or sounds though, and once I started actually playing it these godawful controls had me ready to tap out in no time. I just couldn't deal with them. They have two control options in the pause menu and after changing it to the easy controls I thought it felt a little better, but they still weren't as good as they could've been. I'm glad I stuck with the game a little longer instead of just uninstalling it like I was thinking of doing, but I'm still undecided if I'll actually finish this or not, even though user reviews say it's a short game.
I give the game credit because there isn't much else like it out there, but originality only gets you so far. I feel like there is a decent game in here, but the controls might turn a lot of people off to it.
10-Dec-22 7:35pm
#14 nonamesleft
Just started playing Splatoon 2.
I'm very glad that there is an option to turn off motion controls. I find that when games have motion controls, the camera often self calibrates as you're moving your handheld device, eventually forcing you to either recalibrate or turn your hands very far in order to move where you want; kudos to Nintendo for implementing a feature that you can instantly recalibrate by pressing Y
Double points to Nintendo for giving the option to turn off the motion controls altogether.
#14 nonamesleft
Just started playing Splatoon 2.
I'm very glad that there is an option to turn off motion controls. I find that when games have motion controls, the camera often self calibrates as you're moving your handheld device, eventually forcing you to either recalibrate or turn your hands very far in order to move where you want; kudos to Nintendo for implementing a feature that you can instantly recalibrate by pressing Y
Double points to Nintendo for giving the option to turn off the motion controls altogether.
11-Dec-22 9:08am
#15 Kommie
The Callisto Protocol 8/10 - This is pretty sweet once the "dodge" mechanic clicks.
#15 Kommie
The Callisto Protocol 8/10 - This is pretty sweet once the "dodge" mechanic clicks.
14-Dec-22 9:33pm
#16 Anxiouz
Beat God of War III Remastered (PS4 on PS5) in less than a week. In 2022 I'd probably have to give it a 7.5/10. I had played the original on PS3, then the remaster on PS4, and now again on PS5 (since digital is on sale for $10). I enjoyed it quite a bit but it does feel aged. Can't skip cutscenes (or the lengthy end credits), and giving the levels a more critical eye 12 years after it came out...there is a lot that is super clumsy.
Obviously climbing titans is still incredible but the labyrinth stuff and some other bits are pure filler. You battle and gain powers from several gods in likely the same session, and then deal with weird levels of roaming/fetching for hours before the next god. The pacing is intense or unbalanced but never consistent.
It's still outstanding though, no question. It's just amazing how far games have come in 12 years. But for this style of game I'll mention that I play Dante's Inferno on Xbox every year or two (since it got the BC HD and 60fps improvements) and I'd definitely prefer to play DI over this again. It's not a better game but it's so consistent and enjoyable.
#16 Anxiouz
Beat God of War III Remastered (PS4 on PS5) in less than a week. In 2022 I'd probably have to give it a 7.5/10. I had played the original on PS3, then the remaster on PS4, and now again on PS5 (since digital is on sale for $10). I enjoyed it quite a bit but it does feel aged. Can't skip cutscenes (or the lengthy end credits), and giving the levels a more critical eye 12 years after it came out...there is a lot that is super clumsy.
Obviously climbing titans is still incredible but the labyrinth stuff and some other bits are pure filler. You battle and gain powers from several gods in likely the same session, and then deal with weird levels of roaming/fetching for hours before the next god. The pacing is intense or unbalanced but never consistent.
It's still outstanding though, no question. It's just amazing how far games have come in 12 years. But for this style of game I'll mention that I play Dante's Inferno on Xbox every year or two (since it got the BC HD and 60fps improvements) and I'd definitely prefer to play DI over this again. It's not a better game but it's so consistent and enjoyable.
15-Dec-22 12:27am
#17 loztdogs
I’ve reached chapter 5 in the last of us remastered. I know there’s much love for this game… I’m just not feeling it. It’s well put together and looks amazing but I must be missing something. It feels paint by numbers to me. I’m pretty sure I’ll see it all the way through till the end I’m just not getting that omg best game ever vibe that so many others have expressed.
#17 loztdogs
I’ve reached chapter 5 in the last of us remastered. I know there’s much love for this game… I’m just not feeling it. It’s well put together and looks amazing but I must be missing something. It feels paint by numbers to me. I’m pretty sure I’ll see it all the way through till the end I’m just not getting that omg best game ever vibe that so many others have expressed.
15-Dec-22 12:33am
#18 Bleed_DukeBlue
For what it’s worth, I kinda felt the same way playing The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 a couple of years ago. (I suspect it was more unique when it first came out.). However, then I got into the multiplayer, which is great, and The Last of Us Part II is one of my favorite games of all time (and you need the first game for its big moments to be impactful).
loztdogs wrote:
I’ve reached chapter 5 in the last of us remastered. I know there’s much love for this game… I’m just not feeling it. It’s well put together and looks amazing but I must be missing something. It feels paint by numbers to me. I’m pretty sure I’ll see it all the way through till the end I’m just not getting that omg best game ever vibe that so many others have expressed.
#18 Bleed_DukeBlue
For what it’s worth, I kinda felt the same way playing The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 a couple of years ago. (I suspect it was more unique when it first came out.). However, then I got into the multiplayer, which is great, and The Last of Us Part II is one of my favorite games of all time (and you need the first game for its big moments to be impactful).
loztdogs wrote:
I’ve reached chapter 5 in the last of us remastered. I know there’s much love for this game… I’m just not feeling it. It’s well put together and looks amazing but I must be missing something. It feels paint by numbers to me. I’m pretty sure I’ll see it all the way through till the end I’m just not getting that omg best game ever vibe that so many others have expressed.
15-Dec-22 12:56am
#19 loztdogs
I’m hoping by the end of LOU I’ll have enjoyed it enough to want to dive into 2.
#19 loztdogs
I’m hoping by the end of LOU I’ll have enjoyed it enough to want to dive into 2.
15-Dec-22 10:25am
#20 EB
loztdogs wrote:
I’m hoping by the end of LOU I’ll have enjoyed it enough to want to dive into 2.
Yeah same here. Last of Us 1 is probably an 8/10 for me - it’s pretty good but not like life-changing. TLOU II is a 10/10 for me - gameplay and presentation-wise it’s one of the most polished I’ve played, and the story is great (at least in my opinion).
#20 EB
loztdogs wrote:
I’m hoping by the end of LOU I’ll have enjoyed it enough to want to dive into 2.
Yeah same here. Last of Us 1 is probably an 8/10 for me - it’s pretty good but not like life-changing. TLOU II is a 10/10 for me - gameplay and presentation-wise it’s one of the most polished I’ve played, and the story is great (at least in my opinion).
17-Dec-22 5:54pm
#21 Heavyd814life
Just tried the demo for Forspoken and stopped playing after about 10 minutes. I kinda hate it. The controls are unintuitive, the framerate is poop, the combat is all style no substance, the constant chatter during combat is annoying, and the world is completely barren. Not a very good first impression. This is my biggest issue with modern Square. The combat in all their games takes forever to get used to. It's flashy, sure, but there is too much going on and it just isn't particularly responsive or fun. I just don't have the patience to play any more of this, but I'm eager to hear what others who have tried it think.
This is a bummer because I was looking forward to this, but I may just skip it altogether now. Deleting this demo and jumping right back into the post-game stuff for Midnight Suns!
#21 Heavyd814life
Just tried the demo for Forspoken and stopped playing after about 10 minutes. I kinda hate it. The controls are unintuitive, the framerate is poop, the combat is all style no substance, the constant chatter during combat is annoying, and the world is completely barren. Not a very good first impression. This is my biggest issue with modern Square. The combat in all their games takes forever to get used to. It's flashy, sure, but there is too much going on and it just isn't particularly responsive or fun. I just don't have the patience to play any more of this, but I'm eager to hear what others who have tried it think.
This is a bummer because I was looking forward to this, but I may just skip it altogether now. Deleting this demo and jumping right back into the post-game stuff for Midnight Suns!
Post your scores/reviews on recent titles you've obtained/been playing. :-P