RETIRED - The all inclusive video game thread

[Norah]

Chud, did you ever beat the final level in Mario 3D World?

nope, but i've put it down for a little while now

[Monkey_Driven]

Sometimes it is good to put a game down for a bit if you find a part too difficult.

[ABNorman]

Psychonauts' final level was something I had to walk away from for a week. I was this close to tossing my PS2 out the window.

[Mecca]

Sometimes it is good to put a game down for a bit if you find a part too difficult.

Short uninteresting story: I had trouble with the final boss in Final Fantasy 9. After 4 tries, I was very discouraged and eventually went on to other games or maybe summer started. About a year to the day, I realize I never beat the game, so I load it up. Beat the final boss on my first try and wondered how the hell I fucked up so many times back in the day. I played through the game once more since then and got through no problem.

[red calzolaio]

A game doesn't have to be groundbreaking to be good. I'll post my impressions of the game sometime this weekend after I get in a few hours. I had almost no interest in the game prior to the beta but I had a great time.

definitely true.

i'm just looking at all these people complaining and saying that it's terrible and such. these people set the bar way too high. i just don't know what they were looking for.

[Thejambi]

A game doesn't have to be groundbreaking to be good. I'll post my impressions of the game sometime this weekend after I get in a few hours. I had almost no interest in the game prior to the beta but I had a great time.

definitely true.

i'm just looking at all these people complaining and saying that it's terrible and such. these people set the bar way too high. i just don't know what they were looking for.

You might summarize Destiny by the way in which it wraps up its story. Once the final, hackneyed closing scene finishes, fireteam members are awarded the same weapon, regardless of class, and a handful of currency. This reminder of how wholly unspecial you are is the big finale of a lavishly produced but troubled game that excels in the basics but lacks creativity and heart. It is role-playing grind in shooter form--an empty house built on a firm foundation.

Gamespot's review summarizes most of how I feel.

[E.H. Ruddock]

Zelda DLC for Mario kart available in November. 2 new circuits, 3 new characters and a couple of karts.

[Mecca]

Destiny is so addicting

[Norah]

Zelda DLC for Mario kart available in November. 2 new circuits, 3 new characters and a couple of karts.

They're releasing two DLCs, no? A zelda themed one and something else, I believe.

[red calzolaio]

Destiny is so addicting

i know, right?!

i just played the Forza Horizons 2 demo. i really like racing games. this is not a Forza game though. feels more like a NFS. sigh.

[E.H. Ruddock]

Zelda DLC for Mario kart available in November. 2 new circuits, 3 new characters and a couple of karts.

They're releasing two DLCs, no? A zelda themed one and something else, I believe.

Yes. An animal crossing one. The Zelda one available in November, AC in March. They also have three free Mercedes karts available now.

[Monkey_Driven]

The challenge rooms in Infamous:First Light make it worth the price alone. I've been wanting something like this in an Infamous game since the original.

[LoathedVermin72]

The upcoming release of Advanced Warfare is really making me question whether I want to updgrade to a PS4...

[Monkey_Driven]

Velocity 2X is so damn addicting.

[CopperTom]

In Destiny, is post level 20 leveling tied to your armor only? I got my first piece of Light armor, but I'm still level 20. I'm a bit confused.

[red calzolaio]

The upcoming release of Advanced Warfare is really making me question whether I want to updgrade to a PS4...

is this good or bad?

[Monkey_Driven]

Velocity 2X is so damn addicting.

I am an addict. One of those "just one more try" type games.

[Mecca]

In Destiny, is post level 20 leveling tied to your armor only? I got my first piece of Light armor, but I'm still level 20. I'm a bit confused.

yeah, whatever your light totals to is your level threshold

[Monkey_Driven]

I'm enjoying Destiny but I find it difficult to find partners for the story missions. Everyone is at different levels it seems like.

[LoathedVermin72]

The upcoming release of Advanced Warfare is really making me question whether I want to updgrade to a PS4...

is this good or bad?

I mean in the sense that it's making me want to buy a PS4 before I originally planned because I want to play it.