Discussion What's your favourite video game you've been playing?

[TeamRed2024]

Haven't played anything but Diablo 4 since the expansion launched on Oct 8th. 😳

 

[IceDeer12]

Nowadays I'm playing Monster Hunter Series (MH Wilds hype) and that's just absolutely amazing.
Those games are incredible!

 

[stonecarver]

Trepang 2

It kind of feels like F.E.A.R. with a side of Doom 3. So far so good.

 

[pcbuilder777]

Diablo 2 Resurrected and Armored Core on a PS1 emulator but I'm old school. I also like Tribes 3 even though I haven't gotten a kill yet.

 

[helper800]

Diablo 2 Resurrected and Armored Core on a PS1 emulator but I'm old school. I also like Tribes 3 even though I haven't gotten a kill yet.

I have been really enjoying D2R Reimagined Mod. Lots of QOL features and added unique's and runeword's to make other lesser used skills playable.

 

[-Fran-]

I got into Path of Exile 2's Early Access and I gotta say... It's one heck of a game so far. Very good first impressions from almost all angles:
- Great technical customization for PC peeps: it has FSR (I think it's 1), XeSS, DLSS2 and it's own internal upscalers just in case (NIS and Bilinear), plus other interesting bits like "auto-upscaling when perf is under a target FPS", which I'm finding more often in well implemented games.
- Runs pretty well for how great it looks, although it's still an ARPG, so not thaaaat graphically intensive, but still for an Early Access title, it's really well fleshed out. I've tested it in my Steam Deck and Laptop with a 6800M; both run really well.
- The atmosphere is brutal, in a good way. This is a proper Diablo2 inspired title alright.
- I can't comment on the story, but so far, so good. It could be tweaked on the delivery (VAs are ok, text could improve though), but the story is compelling enough to keep me interested; so far, at least.
- The gameplay for the classes I've tested (Necro/Witch and Sorceress) is SO well tweaked and engaging. I can see how this at endgame is challenging even for regular mobs.
- Boss design (and mini-bosses, elites, etc) is meaningful and they feel as such. All have their own animations and, at least so far, I haven't seen any re-skinned units for higher tiers. So far.
- The attention to detail is really good. Each class, attack, "thing" in the environment has an impact on how they move, act, etc. One that is hard to explain, but easily understood if you watch some gameplay.

Like, the only real problem they have so far is capacity, which is definitely a great problem to have for them. Still, frustrating when the servers collapse every few hours, haha.

Anyway, those are my day-1 impressions.

EDIT: Typos and testing out the Steam recording feature as a bonus. I think OBS does a much better job, but Steam's implementations is really good for how hassle free it is. I quite like it, so I hope they improve it quality-wise now.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1zZ6aeUsGuEX9DqsVPWRmnrOm9HGHSM/view

Regards.

 

[Math Geek]

i downloaded it only to find out had to pay to beta test it. not gonna pay so guess i wasted the time to download 90 gb. lol

 

[helper800]

i downloaded it only to find out had to pay to beta test it. not gonna pay so guess i wasted the time to download 90 gb. lol

Can always wait for it to release, or pay for some stash tabs and try it before 1.0. The choice is yours!

 

[-Fran-]

i downloaded it only to find out had to pay to beta test it. not gonna pay so guess i wasted the time to download 90 gb. lol

I know this doesn't mean much, but... Even in it's Early Access state, it's feature complete and they're just tweaking things before the proper launch. I think it is worth the asking price if only to support a good Development studio with a properly well implemented game. Kind of like Larian and BG3 when it was Early Access.

Still, I can't say you're wrong. We are indeed paying to be "beta testers" and I don't disagree under that premise. This is a "best case middle ground" for me, since I was pretty sure it was mostly feature complete and, so far, seems my impression was correct.

Regards.

 

[helper800]

I know this doesn't mean much, but... Even in it's Early Access state, it's feature complete and they're just tweaking things before the proper launch. I think it is worth the asking price if only to support a good Development studio with a properly well implemented game. Kind of like Larian and BG3 when it was Early Access.

Still, I can't say you're wrong. We are indeed paying to be "beta testers" and I don't disagree under that premise. This is a "best case middle ground" for me, since I was pretty sure it was mostly feature complete and, so far, seems my impression was correct.

Regards.

Its already better that Diablo 4 ever will be.

 

[Math Geek]

I know this doesn't mean much, but... Even in it's Early Access state, it's feature complete and they're just tweaking things before the proper launch. I think it is worth the asking price if only to support a good Development studio with a properly well implemented game. Kind of like Larian and BG3 when it was Early Access.

Still, I can't say you're wrong. We are indeed paying to be "beta testers" and I don't disagree under that premise. This is a "best case middle ground" for me, since I was pretty sure it was mostly feature complete and, so far, seems my impression was correct.

Regards.

who knows i might have a change of heart but it has always left a bad taste in my mouth to pay to beta test. considering the company behind it though, this does seem like a good exception to the rule.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Going retro here. Been playing a lot of Galaga and Ms. Pac-Man recently.

-Wolf sends

 

[TeamRed2024]

Still, I can't say you're wrong. We are indeed paying to be "beta testers" and I don't disagree under that premise. This is a "best case middle ground" for me, since I was pretty sure it was mostly feature complete and, so far, seems my impression was correct.

Regards.

I personally don't have a problem paying to beta test... but being that I am currently tied up in D4 and have heard a mixed bag of reviews so far on PoE2 I'm gonna wait it out a bit.

Its already better that Diablo 4 ever will be.

Prior to VoH I'd most likely agree with you... I played D4 at launch and quit about 3 weeks in... and didn't touch it again till VoH launched in Oct. Haven't been able to put it down. Outside of the broken Spiritborn class which I don't play I don't have any major issues. It's a helluva lot better than it was pre-expansion. The minor issue I have is loot... but if you grind long enough it will come.

I'm gonna at least run till the end of Season 6 (Jan 25th) and then weigh my options. I'm having a blast playing my Sorc... and am pushing to see just how far I can get in the Pit.

It's a grind sure... but I haven't gotten bored.

Going retro here. Been playing a lot of Galaga and Ms. Pac-Man recently.

-Wolf sends

My 2 favs growing up. Personal best on Galaga is stage 61. Just insane.

 

[Nice Nicer]

Looking to get back into gaming, but am VERY focused on single player.
Quake 1-3, Unreal, Portal.

Suggestions for something of this decade? Run and shoot vs RPG. Not into spell casting...😉

Borderlands 4 is a game i am really looking forward to.

 

[Nice Nicer]

There are people that can play dark souls with k/m, there is a mod that allows you do it, but, in my opinion, its better with a controller.

I played Dark Souls : Prepare to Die Edition and didn´t need a Mod to play it with a keyboard and a mouse.