Video Games What video games are you currently playing?

Finally started playing dead space 2, I prefer it to the original, a lot. I didn't find the first one scary at all, maybe that's got something to do with it. Fun sci-fi action gore romp. Not as repetitive as the first one, the zero gravity stuff handles much better. I like the bigger scope on things.

Still playing Dark Souls. Started a new character, managed to cover the same ground in 10 hours that my first character did in 65. Absolutely tearing through the areas. However I'm at a point now where my hand axe (which I've stuck to for speed purposes) is not cutting the mustard anymore and I can't find a decent quick weapon to replace it.

 

My character is zippy as fuck and the game is much better for it. Bosses, though they take a bit longer through hacking and slashing for longer, are a piece of piss if you're fast.

This game really is the shit. The online integration is so original and adds so much.

  On 6/11/2012 at 3:46 PM, Obel said:

Still playing Dark Souls. Started a new character, managed to cover the same ground in 10 hours that my first character did in 65. Absolutely tearing through the areas. However I'm at a point now where my hand axe (which I've stuck to for speed purposes) is not cutting the mustard anymore and I can't find a decent quick weapon to replace it.

 

My character is zippy as fuck and the game is much better for it. Bosses, though they take a bit longer through hacking and slashing for longer, are a piece of piss if you're fast.

This game really is the shit. The online integration is so original and adds so much.

 

I need to get into this series..Maybe Ill run by the local Gamestop and see if they have some cheap used copies (only half-decent thing Gamestop can be used for...fucking hate that company).

 

 

So I forced myself to play some more FFVI...and like you guys said earlier, its getting a little more tolerable. I can definitely see how Chrono Trigger evolved out of FFVI (or was FFVI after Chrono Trigger?) Same effects, graphics, sprites, etc. etc. Hopefully the story will become mroe enjoyable as it progresses...I just got Sabin on my crew....

 

Another funny thing is I grew up with FFIV and loved it...so when I first started playing and found out my first teammate was some guy named Edgar, I immediately thought (FUCK NO NOT THAT DAMNED BARD AGAIN)...and then found out his Auto-Crossbow attack is a fucking shit for the early game.

ive started playing my favorite series for like the hundreth time, Suikoden. finished the first one and working on the 2. probably the greatest game ever made, YEAH I SAID IT! (with the amount of games that ive played im sure as hell entitled to say it) after which im going to play 3, 4 and 5. then im hittin up persona 3 and 4.

Suikoden 2 is one of the best RPG's ever made. Fucking fantastic. Shame 3 was never released over here, it was apparently amazing.

  On 6/11/2012 at 9:38 PM, Obel said:

Suikoden 2 is one of the best RPG's ever made. Fucking fantastic. Shame 3 was never released over here, it was apparently amazing.

Holy SHIT!!! someone whos actually played it! dude you're like the only person ive met other than my brother whos played that game. lol. but yeah 3 is pretty good, but kinda pales compared to 2. really just cause the story was a little weaker. that sucks that you havent played it. its sad though, and a warning to any FF die hards out there, that this series is better than the FF series but yet recieved no attention at all.

I'm too poor to play many games but lately I've been digging up old memories by replaying some classic adventure games on dosbox. Right now I'm going through King's Quest 6 [the best of the series]. Some of the puzzles are ridiculous, but the look and sound of the game is beautifully whimsical and nostalgic for me. I also played through Laura Bow 2: The Dagger of Amon Ra, which was one of my favorites back in the day for its unique 1920's setting and murder mystery plot.

 

I've also been playing Amnesia: The Dark Descent, which is very effective as a horror game, though I'm losing interest more and more toward the end due to lack of variety. The whole constantly-tripping-on-fear effect is really well done, but the gameplay gets very repetitive when the only threat is encountering the same fucking zombie creature who's been ambling about stupidly since the beginning of the game.

  On 6/11/2012 at 9:57 PM, Frankie5fingers said:

  On 6/11/2012 at 9:38 PM, Obel said:

Suikoden 2 is one of the best RPG's ever made. Fucking fantastic. Shame 3 was never released over here, it was apparently amazing.

Holy SHIT!!! someone whos actually played it! dude you're like the only person ive met other than my brother whos played that game. lol. but yeah 3 is pretty good, but kinda pales compared to 2. really just cause the story was a little weaker. that sucks that you havent played it. its sad though, and a warning to any FF die hards out there, that this series is better than the FF series but yet recieved no attention at all.

 

Yep, I might have to agree! I love that each game takes place in a different part of the world. And the 108 characters thing is great, it's amazing how much backstory they give... at least most of them. I actually played 2 before 1 back in school and creamed it, Luca was a great villain. I've got 1 on PS1 now but still haven't finished it, bit of a travesty!

 

Nice to see a fellow fan :)

  On 6/11/2012 at 9:38 PM, Obel said:

Yep, I might have to agree! I love that each game takes place in a different part of the world. And the 108 characters thing is great, it's amazing how much backstory they give... at least most of them. I actually played 2 before 1 back in school and creamed it, Luca was a great villain. I've got 1 on PS1 now but still haven't finished it, bit of a travesty!

 

Nice to see a fellow fan :)

same. and yeah Luca kicked serious ass, probably up there with some of the most badass bad guys of all time. the stories behind the game are some of the best ive ever seen. funny, full of action, and some of the saddest scenes ever made in a video game. i mean seriously, im a grown man and cant help but cry when....well you know. (dont want to spoil it for anyone). it really is a must play for anyone that hasnt yet. and you need to beat 1! there must have been some back story you didnt understand in 2. i'd place one in my top 5 greatest games.

 

how bout Persona, have you ever played that?

Nah I've never touched the Persona series for some reason. A recommendation I take it?

hey anybody know how to get a shitty controller working with batman arkam city on the PC ?? this thing will only let you use a xbox360 controller or something . Had the same problem with GTA 4 but found some crack or something that fixed it so does anybody know if you can do it with batman cos using the mouse + keys sucks ?? will admit i stole both of them off the internet but dont think thats what the problem is but if anyone knows how to fix it let us know cheers

  On 6/12/2012 at 12:06 AM, Obel said:

Nah I've never touched the Persona series for some reason. A recommendation I take it?

well of all the games ive ever played, and thats a lot, its the only rpg that even comes close to Suikoden 2. an amazing story, very original, and will keep you entertained for about 150 hours (thats one playthrough, you have to play it twice though if you wanna unlock everything). its very challenging too. part of the game has you going to school (a lot more fun than real school) and the questions youre asked are very difficult. all in all a great game. youll want to play 3 and 4. 1 and 2 arent that great, and the stories arent related so you wont miss anything skipping.

Persona is great, 3 & 4 are indeed where it's at. If you have the means, grab the FES version on PS2 - it's definitely better than the cut-down PSP version (which is still great).

 

Persona 4 (Golden) is on it's way to the PS Vita by the end of the year - confirmed for NA but not EU yet. Extra character and original voice cast re-recordings included, could be a real treat, especially on the Vita's luscious OLED screen.

everything that Jason said!

 

im still not sure about the Vita though. ive never heard any good reviews for it. not in the sense of "it sucks" but no one has said anything other than, hey look at this cool screen. things along that line. id never play a persona game on it simply cause i already own them. but i am thinking of getting the new vita-Assassins creed bundle thats coming out. that looks good. hopefully some good games come out on it.

legend of zelda twilight princess. found it at an antique store for 3 bucks. lovin it

Been playing MGS Peace Walker on the vita (it's just the psp version, but you can play with the settings to have camera control on d-pad and right analogue stick control the d-pad).

 

Anyway, yeah I'm loving the vita. Skipped the psp so there's plenty of games on the online store to pick through (something the 3ds is seriously lacking in.. Where are any of the games on that system??). I'm loving the vita, but it is overpriced and hopefully still in early days.

Edited June 12, 2012 by pigster

Anyone playing that Lollipop?

Not out until the 15th, isn't it? I've never liked Suda's games, so I'm passing on this one too.

lolipop chainsaw? i dont know, it has potential to be a great game but knowing how games are made nowaday, it will probably suck but im buying it anyway. the fact thats its made by the people that made no more heroes (which was pretty good in my opinion, but thats me) and to top it off it has classic zombie writters writing for it. and it has Jimmy Uriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnn (doubt anyone will get that joke) doin the music for it. i don't know how many people like MSI but i for one kinda like em. and he is doin a voice. all in all it looks like it could be a really good funny action game.

 

However, in the end no zombie game will ever beat Dead Rising!

I got sucked back into playing the original Borderlands.... can't wait for the 2nd one to come out

I've changed my mind about dead space 2, it's rather boring now that I'm nearing the end.

This guy's Civilization II game has been running nonstop fora decade. Seems like it should be preserved in a museum or something, as a reflection of our world.

 

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  On 6/13/2012 at 11:17 AM, Gocab said:

I've changed my mind about dead space 2, it's rather boring now that I'm nearing the end.

 

I've picked up my old Dead Space 1 game on impossible difficulty... great game. I was thinking about finally trying DS2 afterwards.

I've been working my way through Heavy Rain on the PS3, it's a pretty interesting game. The gameplay itself is pretty unique, it's very story driven but in a good way, you kinda play through the cutescnes interactively.Some scenes are slower and more dramatic but some scenes are very intense and tricky, it's got my heart going a fewtimes. The story itself is a dark and complex mystery, not a predictable one at that either. At this point in the game, I have no idea who the suspect is, but I'm really enjoying playing through to find out.

  On 6/13/2012 at 4:50 PM, ghOsty said:

I've been working my way through Heavy Rain on the PS3, it's a pretty interesting game. The gameplay itself is pretty unique, it's very story driven but in a good way, you kinda play through the cutescnes interactively.Some scenes are slower and more dramatic but some scenes are very intense and tricky, it's got my heart going a fewtimes. The story itself is a dark and complex mystery, not a predictable one at that either. At this point in the game, I have no idea who the suspect is, but I'm really enjoying playing through to find out.

 

That's been on my list of games to play eventually, which is growing longer as the years go by...