The Video Games Thread

[ridgeview2]

On 3/20/2023 at 8:05 PM, retrofade said:

You should never ever play the Dead Space remake. Hell, probably not even the original games. 

Yeah, that's a big NOPE from me. I'm fine watching others play it, but I scare myself when I play horror games. I re-subscribed to one of my favorite Twitch streamers and eagerly anticipating his stream of RE4 Remake on Friday. He's been playing Classic RE2 Randomizer and it's been hilarious.   

[Stealthlobo]

On 3/20/2023 at 9:05 PM, retrofade said:

You should never ever play the Dead Space remake. Hell, probably not even the original games. 

Playing SOMA right now. That game definitely gave me some anxiety at it's beginning. However, scariest/most suspenseful game for me was Subnautica. There is just something about diving into an unknown area and hearing deafening roars from unknown directions that just terrifies me more than jump scare space zombies.

[retrofade]

On 3/21/2023 at 6:43 AM, Stealthlobo said:

Playing SOMA right now. That game definitely gave me some anxiety at it's beginning. However, scariest/most suspenseful game for me was Subnautica. There is just something about diving into an unknown area and hearing deafening roars from unknown directions that just terrifies me more than jump scare space zombies.

I've never gotten around to playing Subnautica. My son has, and he absolutely loves it; I should probably play it sometime. 

Speaking of SOMA, it's 80% off for PC on Steam right now... $5.99 for the game. 

The first game that truly "scared" me was Half-Life with the head crabs... there really hadn't been anything quite like that game when it came out. 

[Stealthlobo]

On 3/21/2023 at 6:29 AM, retrofade said:

I've never gotten around to playing Subnautica. My son has, and he absolutely loves it; I should probably play it sometime. 

Speaking of SOMA, it's 80% off for PC on Steam right now... $5.99 for the game. 

The first game that truly "scared" me was Half-Life with the head crabs... there really hadn't been anything quite like that game when it came out. 

I highly recommend it. Such an amazing game even without the terrifying descents. The wonder and exploration is top notch.

I actually got Soma free from the epic store a year ago. Barely got to playing it now. I highly recommend checking it out every now and then, I've gotten a lot of good games for free from there (but let's not talk about how I've barely played a third of those free games...)

I actually played half-life 2 first so missed out on the ground breaking original when it came out.My first truly scary game was probably Eternal Darkness on the N64. That game was a trip...

[retrofade]

On 3/21/2023 at 8:42 AM, Stealthlobo said:

I highly recommend it. Such an amazing game even without the terrifying descents. The wonder and exploration is top notch.

I actually got Soma free from the epic store a year ago. Barely got to playing it now. I highly recommend checking it out every now and then, I've gotten a lot of good games for free from there (but let's not talk about how I've barely played a third of those free games...)

Dude... my Steam library is littered with the corpses of games I got during Steam sales in the Summer and Winter and then either never played or have barely played. Nearly 20 years of them.

[thelawlorfaithful]

On 3/21/2023 at 5:44 AM, retrofade said:

Dude... my Steam library is littered with the corpses of games I got during Steam sales in the Summer and Winter and then either never played or have barely played. Nearly 20 years of them.

This is their business model I swear. Who doesn’t need Europa Universalis and it’s 7 expansion packs for $19?

You, Lawlor, that’s who.

[retrofade]

On 3/21/2023 at 10:24 AM, thelawlorfaithful said:

This is there business model I swear. Who doesn’t need Europa Universalis and it’s 7 expansion packs for $19?

You, Lawlor, that’s who.

Have... have you been looking at my Steam Library? Don't forget about Crusader Kings III and DLC, Cities: Skylines and all of its DLC, and so much more. Oh, and the entire Final Fantasy collection of their games on Steam. 

Yeah, I may have a problem. I actually just looked and discovered I just need two more games to hit 300. 

[madmartigan]

Anyone playing the new Hogwart's legacy game? Surprisingly fun combat and an OK storyline. I'm just killing time until D4 and the new Jedi Fallen Order game are released. 

[thelawlorfaithful]

On 3/21/2023 at 7:34 AM, retrofade said:

Have... have you been looking at my Steam Library? Don't forget about Crusader Kings III and DLC, Cities: Skylines and all of its DLC, and so much more. Oh, and the entire Final Fantasy collection of their games on Steam. 

Yeah, I may have a problem. I actually just looked and discovered I just need two more games to hit 300. 

On one shoulder is an angel wisely saying you’re never gonna have time to play this. On the other is a devil screaming the Vanishing of Ethan Carter is bundled with 4 indie games for three dollars, you’re practically losing money if you don’t buy it at that point.

[Stealthlobo]

On 3/21/2023 at 10:04 AM, thelawlorfaithful said:

On one shoulder is an angel wisely saying you’re never gonna have time to play this. On the other is a devil screaming the Vanishing of Ethan Carter is bundled with 4 indie games for three dollars, you’re practically losing money if you don’t buy it at that point.

I just bought Ori will of wisp, return of obra dinn, and imposter factory in the last sale. Who knows when I'll get to play them heh. Recently restarted Monster Hunter World, and also playing Stardew valley with the miss occasionally.

[ridgeview2]

On 3/21/2023 at 8:01 AM, madmartigan said:

Anyone playing the new Hogwart's legacy game? Surprisingly fun combat and an OK storyline. I'm just killing time until D4 and the new Jedi Fallen Order game are released. 

Amazing game, I've talked about it extensively on here a few pages ago. My only gripe for HL is that there is no morality system or Quidditch. The main story is pretty forgettable, but the side quests are great. I particularly enjoyed Sebastian and Poppy's companion quest lines. My wife is 2 achievements away from 100% completion.

The next big game I'm waiting for is definitely Jedi Survivor. I 100% completed Jedi Fallen Order and it's become one of my favorite Star Wars games. It will be interesting to see if they bring Cal Kestis into the live action Star Wars canon. 

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On 3/21/2023 at 12:34 PM, ridgeview2 said:

Amazing game, I've talked about it extensively on here a few pages ago. My only gripe for HL is that there is no morality system or Quidditch. The main story is pretty forgettable, but the side quests are great. I particularly enjoyed Sebastian and Poppy's companion quest lines. My wife is 2 achievements away from 100% completion.

The next big game I'm waiting for is definitely Jedi Survivor. I 100% completed Jedi Fallen Order and it's become one of my favorite Star Wars games. It will be interesting to see if they bring Cal Kestis into the live action Star Wars canon. 

I think the live action show they could fit him into as things stand right now would be Andor, given the timeline. Or they could just skip him all the way to where Mando and BoBF — and likely the Ahsoka series — take place in 9 ABY, where he'd be in his early 40s. 

[son of a gun]

On 3/21/2023 at 6:44 AM, retrofade said:

Dude... my Steam library is littered with the corpses of games I got during Steam sales in the Summer and Winter and then either never played or have barely played. Nearly 20 years of them.

My steam library is mostly the Total War games. Well, the ones that still work. OG Shogun and Medieval, yeah. Rome got a recent upgrade, making mods easier. Medieval 2 still gets a ton of great mods (historical and fantasy).

[Gonzagafan2021]

Anyone have any gamecube games they wanna sell?

[retrofade]

On 3/21/2023 at 1:09 PM, Gonzagafan2021 said:

Anyone have any gamecube games they wanna sell?

I have a couple of them, I'd have to find them. One isn't for sale though... it's Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, which goes for upwards of $300-400 on eBay. 

[Gonzagafan2021]

On 3/21/2023 at 1:27 PM, retrofade said:

I have a couple of them, I'd have to find them. One isn't for sale though... it's Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, which goes for upwards of $300-400 on eBay. 

Wow nice! Let me know.

[ridgeview2]

On 3/21/2023 at 10:27 AM, retrofade said:

I have a couple of them, I'd have to find them. One isn't for sale though... it's Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, which goes for upwards of $300-400 on eBay. 

My copy of Smash Bros. Melee was stolen from me back in high school. I'm still miffed about it. Lol

[madmartigan]

On 3/21/2023 at 2:16 PM, ridgeview2 said:

My copy of Smash Bros. Melee was stolen from me back in high school. I'm still miffed about it. Lol

I need to know the backstory behind this LOL. 

[madmartigan]

On 3/21/2023 at 11:04 AM, son of a gun said:

My steam library is mostly the Total War games. Well, the ones that still work. OG Shogun and Medieval, yeah. Rome got a recent upgrade, making mods easier. Medieval 2 still gets a ton of great mods (historical and fantasy).

I love RTS but never played Total War. I've heard all good things. Need to get to work on building that gaming PC. 

[retrofade]

On 3/21/2023 at 4:16 PM, ridgeview2 said:

My copy of Smash Bros. Melee was stolen from me back in high school. I'm still miffed about it. Lol

Oh damn, that sucks. I think I have that one somewhere as well. Metroid Prime, Mario Party (whichever number was on the GC), and a few others that I can't even remember the names of right now.