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[–] Ramblingman@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Horizon zero dawn. Really early in the game but I like the mechanics, gameplay, and atmosphere so far.

[–] theragu40@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh man, you're in for a treat. The opening is by far the weakest part of the game so if you're already enjoying it you're going to love it when it opens up. Scan everything you can and soak up bits of story as they are given to you. It's a very slow burn that delivers expert pacing in revealing itself to the player.

[–] Transcendant@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I found myself happily mopping up all the sidequests after completion, just because the scenery was so gorgeous. Have you checked out the DLC for Forbidden West yet? Thinking of getting it before I sell the PS5

[–] theragu40@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I was the exact same way. One of the first games I kept playing after the story was done, actually.

Haven't done the DLC for FW yet, but I do plan to.

[–] marciealana@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Stardew Valley Expanded. A simple life with a bit of magic.

I'd like a simple life with easy questions and obvious answers.

I'd also like socializing to be that easy.

[–] topazlad@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Halls of Torment. It's insanely addicting and I must have put about 13 hours in the first two days. It's like if Diablo meets Binding of Isaac is the best way I can think of to describe it. Check it out if you haven't heard of it.

[–] jwagner7813@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Vampyr Survivor clone, but in a good/different way.

[–] topazlad@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I've heard this before, definitely need to play that.

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I recently got Techtonica, or if you prefer "Underground Satisfactory". One interesting difference is your research for new technologies creates a bulky waste product that you have to find room for...

[–] yoinky@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Disco Elysium. this game has consumed my life

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[–] shiroininja@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve been going through a nasty divorce, so my tastes have gotten weird with my emotions. And I’ve been using my laptop hooked to my new 4K tv as a console, and it’s been great for a 2019 thinkpad x1 carbon.

I started replaying Life is Strange because I craved some emotion. It’s one of my favorite games and I haven’t played it since 2017, so it feels fresh.

And then I picked up the two Lego Harry Potter games on steam because I craved something innocent and fun. It’s actually a lot better than I expected.

And I’ve been playing left for dead, the original. There is a surprising amount of people playing this, and I had no problems finding people to play with. But they probably think I’m an idiot because I’m always too stoned to be playing lol.

[–] the_rhyme_minister@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Hope you find some catharsis in LIS, some comfort in Lego and some camaraderie in L4D.

[–] shiroininja@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you friend.

[–] xill47@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Finished FF16 recently, a great experience, but somewhat disappointed that there aren't superbosses in the base game Now going through Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, and the influence from PLvsPW cannot be underestimated

[–] theragu40@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Still very much going on Tears of the Kingdom. My kids love watching me play so I'm not in any real rush to be done with it.

Plus the looks I get at t ball games when my kids are dancing around chanting about the blood moon rising are priceless.

[–] sxan@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Factorio.

Utterly, unhealthily obsessed, and no end in sight.

It's good for me because the focus is building, with some defensive combat on the side; I've tried Mindustry to try to get the same time sink on my phone, and I've learned that I don't like tower-defense style games; but civilization building (-like) is addictive.

Excellent game, runs like a dream on Linix. Lots of fun.

Is there anyone who's tried Factorio who doesn't like it? I haven't come across a Factorio rant yet.

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I love factorio, I've been playing it since the .13 days.

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[–] Wowiejr@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Battlebit: Remastered.

Even when the game is occasionally “Spawn, Die, Revive, Die” it is surprisingly fun.

And the thing is, everyone playing it is surprised on how fun it is. The voice-chat often is full of “how is this game this fun!?!”

Large to small maps, varieties of weapons and gadgets, vehicles and destructible buildings.

I’ve been having a ton of fun playing it.

[–] PewDiePie@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The game has so much going for it, like the building mechanic that seems very barebones compared to something like Ace of Spades is actually pretty well realised. Been using it to make stairs, stop/funnel enemy vehicles, build sniper spots etc.

[–] davetansley@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

GBA Advance Wars... I missed it first time round, so I'm playing it through on my Miyoo Mini Plus. Absolutely perfect handheld game, ideal to grab for a quick half hour mission.

[–] jwagner7813@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Currently playing: -Rocket League (after a controller Hiatus) -TFT -Dave the Diver

Started but lacking the will to boot up recently: -Diablo 4

Lately I've been liking less involved games as it allows me to watch videos while playing and talking to friends. Diablo 4 has been a bit of a point, as I love the old Diablo games and series but having trouble really getting into the live service version. It's a solid game but just feels different overall. Took me extra time to beat the main story because I just kept putting it down. Dave the diver is worth the money. Great game so far and works in small plays.

[–] it3agle@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've accidentally managed to get back into BDO, so I'm probably going to lose another few hundred hours on that.

The season servers tend to be fun, but I never know what to do after that.

[–] cyberic@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm thinking of getting started in BDO im a couple weeks. Any tips?

[–] it3agle@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I'm really not a good person to ask, I've only ever played the season servers.

Having someone who already plays is useful though. Especially when you start getting into enhancing equipment, so they can explain what's going on.

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[–] Weirdfish@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Hardcore mode subnatica, and I absolutely love it.

Don't normally enjoy survival games, but am a big fan of permadeath games.

The environment, the crafting system, the edge of your seat tension knowing one small mistake is going to kill you, makes it a very engaging game.

Tried the second one and really didn't enjoy it, but the original is a masterpiece.

[–] op_maroon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Currently putting a lot of time into Noita. It's the first flat screen game that has really grabbed me since I moved over to almost exclusively VR gaming in 2016!

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I recently got Noita, really fun little game. I wish I could stop setting half the level on fire, though.

[–] BorgDrone@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

Ghost of Tsushima on PS5, loving it.

[–] rikudou@lemmings.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

God of War 2 (PS2) and Lemmings (SNES). Lemmings is as great as ever, God of War is also great.

[–] Slarlath@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Strangely similar body counts by end of such wildly different games.

[–] rikudou@lemmings.world 1 points 1 year ago

Heh, never occurred to me.

[–] kite@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Sniper Elite 5. That series is like my sneaky sniper comfort food. I also just got a sonos arc soundbar and subwoofer and tried it out for the first time with the game. In the sonos app, they are now under the media group named, "Boom!Headshot". lol

[–] lechatron@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Been playing FF16. Really been enjoying it! It's really just a movie or TV series with sporadic combat. But I really enjoy storyline in games more than gameplay most times. I like that they added items to make the combat stupid easy for someone like me that has never been good at doing combo moves. I feel like it might be a bit too easy at times, but still fun. I swore to never buy another FF game after 13, but I'm glad they released a demo so I could see how fun the game would be.

[–] Slarlath@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've also been playing FF16 recently and been loving it. I can't really explain what makes it so good because in many ways it just isn't a great game. But what it does well, it's doing really well. It's just so enjoyable to play.

[–] lechatron@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I kind of struggle with the constant cut scenes. There are times when the only gameplay is just walking to another room and then another 5min cut scene starts. There was even a point where the cut scene was so long my controller shut off. I often feel like they could have just released it as a TV series instead of a game.

The graphics are great, the fighting animations are awesome, and the times that I do manually control combat it's super fun. I do agree that it's not a great game (it might be better if I stopped being lazy and removed the "cheater" rings) but it is a lot of fun to play!

[–] flakpanzer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I am playing Sifu on my Steam Deck. It's a Kung-fu fighting game with linear story and levels, perfect for mindless half hour or so after work and life. So far the game has been great, with satisfying combat that I'm trying to master.

[–] LolcatXTREME@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Exoprimal, very good game. They really should’ve marketed it better

[–] Brokensilence410@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm intrigued and don't know much about it. It's the Capcom one with a red hair female and Dinosaurs, right? (No, not Dino Crisis lol)

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[–] TotallyNotBears@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Skyrim together reborn with my friends it's been really fun actually. It does lag and have some really hilarious glitches but I like that I can play the original Skyrim with others it felt like it was missing that.

[–] Sebeck012@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

Until Baldur's Gate 3 comes out I tried some Solasta, but got so bored of the story that I reinstalled Neverwinter Nights and am playing through the first expansion.

[–] SpamCamel@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Pillars of Eternity 2. I'm not all that far in, but I've been loving it so far. The characters and story feel really well crafted, and there's just a ton of variability in how you can construct your party and progress. Hopefully the quality continues throughout since the first POE felt like it ended abruptly.

[–] jastyty@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I have just started dark souls III and I'm loving it. I have played ds1 and elden ring and was waiting for a sale for dsIII and just picked it.

I have made a Deprived because I like the extra challenge in these games

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