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scrub12 wrote: Tue June 02, 2026 3:14 pm IO Interactive cooked with 007.
It certainly looks that way. I look forward to playing it later this year.
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I'm going to be grabbing The Adventures of Elliot tomorrow. The reviews are very positive thus far. And on the longer side of top-down Zelda-like games - 25 to 30 hours.
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CopperTom wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 2:10 pm I'm going to be grabbing The Adventures of Elliot tomorrow. The reviews are very positive thus far. And on the longer side of top-down Zelda-like games - 25 to 30 hours.
I’m intrigued by this and Mina the Hollower. After I finish 007, which will be soon, going to look into them.
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scrub12 wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 3:25 pm
CopperTom wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 2:10 pm I'm going to be grabbing The Adventures of Elliot tomorrow. The reviews are very positive thus far. And on the longer side of top-down Zelda-like games - 25 to 30 hours.
I’m intrigued by this and Mina the Hollower. After I finish 007, which will be soon, going to look into them.
I'm very interested in Mina too. I'm just waiting for the physical release. How are you liking 007?
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CopperTom wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 4:31 pm
scrub12 wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 3:25 pm
CopperTom wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 2:10 pm I'm going to be grabbing The Adventures of Elliot tomorrow. The reviews are very positive thus far. And on the longer side of top-down Zelda-like games - 25 to 30 hours.
I’m intrigued by this and Mina the Hollower. After I finish 007, which will be soon, going to look into them.
I'm very interested in Mina too. I'm just waiting for the physical release. How are you liking 007?
My game of the year so far, but I’m a Bond sicko. Nearing the end. Hope they’re allowed to make a sequel.
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Mina the Hollower is so great. It's full of gameplay modifiers that can suit any playstyle. Highly recommend.
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The difficulty in Mina is the only thing holding me back so far. I've heard it's tough and I think I'm past wanting to play games that are too tough.
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scrub12 wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 9:36 pm The difficulty in Mina is the only thing holding me back so far. I've heard it's tough and I think I'm past wanting to play games that are too tough.

You can adjust the difficulty in a variety of ways with menu options and in-game trinkets. The default game is difficult but not over the top IMO.
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Finished 007 last night. Loved it. Great action game and a great Bond story. IO did great and I need a sequel.
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Monkey_Driven wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 10:34 pm
scrub12 wrote: Wed June 17, 2026 9:36 pm The difficulty in Mina is the only thing holding me back so far. I've heard it's tough and I think I'm past wanting to play games that are too tough.

You can adjust the difficulty in a variety of ways with menu options and in-game trinkets. The default game is difficult but not over the top IMO.
Ended up snagging this. About 2 hours in and enjoying it. Definitely some tough moments so far but nothing that couldn't be overcome through trial and error.
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I wrapped up Elliot's Adventure: The Millenium Tales. I 99%'d this - the only thing I didn't complete was the Boss Rush trial. I collected all shards, cats, manuscripts, chests, and fairy upgrades and i completed all quests. I got the True Ending. A very competent top-down Zelda-like. It took me about 33 hours on hard. My only complaint is the world felt too similar between ages so it felt like you were repeating sections. I would recommend to anyone needing a Zelda fix.
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I'm still working my way through Mina the Hollower. Also started a replay for God of War Ragnarök.
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Monkey_Driven wrote: Mon July 13, 2026 9:45 pm Also started a replay for God of War Ragnarök.
So did I! Just got to Vanaheim. Still a top notch game but God I hate playing as Atreus--that hasn't aged well at all.
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Divinity Original Sin 2. Played for about an hour today, and while it looks great, its controls are a bit stiffer than the original and so far there aren’t enough differences to make it feel like a new game vs just a re-skin. But will obviously keep going.
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I'm in the final stretch of BOTW, just kind of tackling remaining shrines before I take on Ganon.

I started Disco Elysium last night and love it. Don't totally understand the health/scoring mechanic yet, it's like an RPG + casino mechanics in a mental health wrapper.

The T2 game is surprisingly challenging (or maybe I'm just old and suck at these types of games now).

My kid and I play Mario Party Jamboree with her friends and it's some of the most fun I've ever had gaming.

The new Castlevania is my most anticipated upcoming game.
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tragabigzanda wrote: Tue July 21, 2026 4:20 pm I'm in the final stretch of BOTW, just kind of tackling remaining shrines before I take on Ganon.
Have you done any side quests, or armor upgrades? Wait until you beat Ganon, then it shows you the percentage of the game you completed, and it will be at like 24%. I'm trying to 100% it now but that includes all 900 koroks, which has turned out to be extremely maddening.
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E.H. Ruddock wrote: Tue July 21, 2026 8:05 pm
tragabigzanda wrote: Tue July 21, 2026 4:20 pm I'm in the final stretch of BOTW, just kind of tackling remaining shrines before I take on Ganon.
Have you done any side quests, or armor upgrades? Wait until you beat Ganon, then it shows you the percentage of the game you completed, and it will be at like 24%. I'm trying to 100% it now but that includes all 900 koroks, which has turned out to be extremely maddening.
I do all the shrine side quests. Any non-shrine quests I mostly skip unless I'm tying to acquire armor or do armor upgrades (like all the ones you have to do to get the lightning resistance helmet.

900 korok seeds?! Geez. I'd estimate I've got like 200? But interesting to know I can keep playing after I beat Ganon.
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tragabigzanda wrote: Tue July 21, 2026 8:09 pm
E.H. Ruddock wrote: Tue July 21, 2026 8:05 pm
tragabigzanda wrote: Tue July 21, 2026 4:20 pm I'm in the final stretch of BOTW, just kind of tackling remaining shrines before I take on Ganon.
Have you done any side quests, or armor upgrades? Wait until you beat Ganon, then it shows you the percentage of the game you completed, and it will be at like 24%. I'm trying to 100% it now but that includes all 900 koroks, which has turned out to be extremely maddening.
I do all the shrine side quests. Any non-shrine quests I mostly skip unless I'm tying to acquire armor or do armor upgrades (like all the ones you have to do to get the lightning resistance helmet.

900 korok seeds?! Geez. I'd estimate I've got like 200? But interesting to know I can keep playing after I beat Ganon.
The % is map percentage, not game percentage. 900 Korok map icons really skews the percentage.
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