RETIRED - The all inclusive video game thread

[tragabigzanda]

Played through Journey yesterday. Sort of mixed feelings; really great, original, dreamy and exotic vibe. But the actual gameplay wasn't anything special -- the "puzzles" were just barely puzzles; the exploration was very much on rails.

Not a bad game by any measure, but didn't live up to the hype, especially after I was so blown away by Inside. Wouls be interested to see what the devs make next, but hopefully their singular design style will be better supported by really fun gameplay.

maybe the landscape has changed, but when the game came out, you'd find partners and come up with your own way of communicating with each other and helping figure things out. That was part of the appeal, but I mostly completed the game without the help of others. The ending was a great feeling, though.

There was only one other partner the entire time I played, and he/she was by my side for nearly the entire game -- basically never left me to explore elsewhere or lead me to something new. We communicated by spouting our unique little world balloons and tooting out that energy that made your flying scarf longer. The whole time I wasn't clear on whether or not this was another real player, or just a computer-controlled comrade. If that was a real person, then I'd say the concept is awesome, but either A) poorly executed, or B) I just got unlucky with a partner who wasn't all that fun to play with.

i think maybe people who complete the game get a white cloak or something. this person have one of those? they probably just consider themselves a guide getting people through everything

His scarf was noticeably longer, and it would fill up with more of those symbols that demarcated how long he could fly. So yes, I'm guessing this was the case. Thanks for shedding some light on this!

[Monkey_Driven]

F Zero or GTFO

I would kill for a new Metroid or F Zero on the Switch.

[bune]

F Zero or GTFO

The reason I still have my wii hooked up.

[Orpheus]

His scarf was noticeably longer, and it would fill up with more of those symbols that demarcated how long he could fly. So yes, I'm guessing this was the case. Thanks for shedding some light on this!

If I'm remembering right, the longer scarf is due to finding the secret areas that power you up.

[Monkey_Driven]

His scarf was noticeably longer, and it would fill up with more of those symbols that demarcated how long he could fly. So yes, I'm guessing this was the case. Thanks for shedding some light on this!

If I'm remembering right, the longer scarf is due to finding the secret areas that power you up.

Yes, and I believe they allow you to fly higher/longer.

[tragabigzanda]

His scarf was noticeably longer, and it would fill up with more of those symbols that demarcated how long he could fly. So yes, I'm guessing this was the case. Thanks for shedding some light on this!

If I'm remembering right, the longer scarf is due to finding the secret areas that power you up.

Yes, and I believe they allow you to fly higher/longer.

Hmm...I realized in the game that the longer scarf meant longer flight, but its presence as a reward for exploring is news to me. I love when games don't hand you an explanation on a platter.

[Orpheus]

His scarf was noticeably longer, and it would fill up with more of those symbols that demarcated how long he could fly. So yes, I'm guessing this was the case. Thanks for shedding some light on this!

If I'm remembering right, the longer scarf is due to finding the secret areas that power you up.

Yes, and I believe they allow you to fly higher/longer.

Hmm...I realized in the game that the longer scarf meant longer flight, but its presence as a reward for exploring is news to me. I love when games don't hand you an explanation on a platter.

There are quite a few little secrets in Journey, I recommend playing it multiple times. That sunset level gets me every time.

[jwfocker]

Finally picked up Horizon zero dawn. What a game. Fantastic. Love the combat and the story is top notch. The game world is something special. I hope they do a sequel or at least a expansion.

I'm confused how the company that did Killzone came up with something this grandiose.

[Monkey_Driven]

Finally picked up Horizon zero dawn. What a game. Fantastic. Love the combat and the story is top notch. The game world is something special. I hope they do a sequel or at least a expansion.

I'm confused how the company that did Killzone came up with something this grandiose.

There will no doubt be a sequel. It has sold over 3 million copies. Terrific game.

[jwfocker]

Finally picked up Horizon zero dawn. What a game. Fantastic. Love the combat and the story is top notch. The game world is something special. I hope they do a sequel or at least a expansion.

I'm confused how the company that did Killzone came up with something this grandiose.

There will no doubt be a sequel. It has sold over 3 million copies. Terrific game.

Fantastic. Sign me up for any and all DLC's and sequels.

[Orpheus]

Horizon is definitely a game I'll be digging into ASAP after reading all the good things about it.

Did anyone besides Trag give Prey any playtime? I'm still kind of on the fence about it but it looks like something I could obsess over.

[Monkey_Driven]

Horizon is definitely a game I'll be digging into ASAP after reading all the good things about it.

Did anyone besides Trag give Prey any playtime? I'm still kind of on the fence about it but it looks like something I could obsess over.

I don't think so? It is on my list but I doubt I'll ever get to it.

[bune]

Playing Magikarp Jump for some reason.

[epilogue]

When that kind of thing isn't intuitive in a game, I consider that shitty game design.

Trust me, it's just that I'm terrible at this.

[epilogue]

So, I'm playing Uncharted 4 the other night. Really digging the game. Having a blast. And suddenly I'm under water and I gotta wrap these hooks around a sunken ship to lift the thing. And I do that. Then nothing. I have no idea what to do next. I'm guessing that I didn't attach the cables correctly? I have no idea. But this is why I never play games. Because I'm terrible at them. Because I never play them. It's a vicious cycle.

Find a YouTube video or ask a friend at recess. I don't remember exactly what to do in that situation. I think you have to pry open one of the crates too?

[Mecca]

Playing Magikarp Jump for some reason.

i maxed out my trainer level. just need one more pattern

[Monkey_Driven]

Took a break from Zelda. Just have Hyrule Castle and about 25 shrines left. Savoring it. Played through Until Dawn finally.

[tragabigzanda]

Took a break from Zelda. Just have Hyrule Castle and about 25 shrines left. Savoring it. Played through Until Dawn finally.

I'm still working on it. Spoiler free review/thoughts?

[Monkey_Driven]

Took a break from Zelda. Just have Hyrule Castle and about 25 shrines left. Savoring it. Played through Until Dawn finally.

I'm still working on it. Spoiler free review/thoughts?

It was fun, nothing spectacular but played like a choose your own adventure teen horror movie. Just what U expected.

[jwfocker]

Good article on the issues that caused the recent mass effect game to be so so bad. It gives you a good idea of the shit game companies deal with, especially those that work for huge corporations like EA.

http://kotaku.com/the-story-behind-mass ... 86428?IR=T