Red Mosquito

Monkey_Driven wrote:

tree_ wrote:

Ello Sailor wrote:Welcome to "everything feels underwhelming after falling in love with FromSoft games."

Yeah, I guess that's part of it. I don't like how it's always telling me exactly what to do and if I don't figure it out right away it just tells me what I'm doing wrong. I feel like it's a cop-out; a way for them to make up for poor design. It feels like the game is just playing itself and I'm along for the ride most of the time. The game is made for people with ADHD, and I'd prefer something that treats me like a mature human person with a brain. But I don't exactly need another FromSoft game right now.

It's a narrative based game. There are going to be natural guardrails and forward momentum at times throughout the story. However, there are also several areas that really open up to let you explore, solve puzzles, and experiment.

Simple Torture wrote:I'm jumping into Mass Effect (the legendary edition). Even with the new polish, some of the gameplay (and especially the menus and such) feel dated, but I am still having fun so far.

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

tragabigzanda wrote:Finally started TLOU2. Loved the early awkwardness between Joel and Ellie; loved the snowball fight and horseback riding. Clearing the grocery store of zombies was fun and the climbing and crawling add an exciting new element.

I’ve heard this gets pretty dark. Given that it opens with Ellie having evolved to a moody teenager, and that it seems like the Fireflies want revenge on Joel, I have some ideas about where it’s generally headed, but we shall see.

tree_ wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

tree_ wrote:

Ello Sailor wrote:Welcome to "everything feels underwhelming after falling in love with FromSoft games."

Yeah, I guess that's part of it. I don't like how it's always telling me exactly what to do and if I don't figure it out right away it just tells me what I'm doing wrong. I feel like it's a cop-out; a way for them to make up for poor design. It feels like the game is just playing itself and I'm along for the ride most of the time. The game is made for people with ADHD, and I'd prefer something that treats me like a mature human person with a brain. But I don't exactly need another FromSoft game right now.

It's a narrative based game. There are going to be natural guardrails and forward momentum at times throughout the story. However, there are also several areas that really open up to let you explore, solve puzzles, and experiment.

I get that. I'm just saying that I prefer a much looser experience and those moments annoy and bore me.

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2. Mario Kart (Wii)
3. Half-Life 2 (PC)
4. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)
5. NHL 95 (Sega Genesis)
6. The Oregon Trail (graphical version, 1985, Apple II)
7. Metroid: Zero Mission (GBA)
8. Missile Command (Arcade)
9. Rocket League (PS4)
10. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father (PC)

tragabigzanda wrote:

Revelator wrote:

tragabigzanda wrote:Finally started TLOU2. Loved the early awkwardness between Joel and Ellie; loved the snowball fight and horseback riding. Clearing the grocery store of zombies was fun and the climbing and crawling add an exciting new element.

I’ve heard this gets pretty dark. Given that it opens with Ellie having evolved to a moody teenager, and that it seems like the Fireflies want revenge on Joel, I have some ideas about where it’s generally headed, but we shall see.

Getting dark is an understatement. Enjoy the ride! I still regret giving into spoilers pre-release in 2020. It's a hell of a sequel IMO

Well this game can go eff itself with a 9-iron

tree_ wrote:

tree_ wrote:

Monkey_Driven wrote:

tree_ wrote:

Ello Sailor wrote:Welcome to "everything feels underwhelming after falling in love with FromSoft games."

Yeah, I guess that's part of it. I don't like how it's always telling me exactly what to do and if I don't figure it out right away it just tells me what I'm doing wrong. I feel like it's a cop-out; a way for them to make up for poor design. It feels like the game is just playing itself and I'm along for the ride most of the time. The game is made for people with ADHD, and I'd prefer something that treats me like a mature human person with a brain. But I don't exactly need another FromSoft game right now.

It's a narrative based game. There are going to be natural guardrails and forward momentum at times throughout the story. However, there are also several areas that really open up to let you explore, solve puzzles, and experiment.

I get that. I'm just saying that I prefer a much looser experience and those moments annoy and bore me.

ok I’m getting into this more now. Just needed to learn some moves and let the story sink its teeth in my a little more. Very exciting, captivating adventure. I’m enthusiastically buckled in

CopperTom wrote:Just wrapped up Shigero Miyamoto's most forgotten masterpiece, Mole Mania. A great entry in the near extinct action-puzzle genre.

Monkey_Driven wrote:

CopperTom wrote:Just wrapped up Shigero Miyamoto's most forgotten masterpiece, Mole Mania. A great entry in the near extinct action-puzzle genre.

That's a deep cut. I love eclectic gaming choices.

Monkey_Driven wrote:Played the Resident Evil 4 Remake Chainsaw Demo. That opening was much more impactful back in 2004. Still excited to play more, but slightly let down by how it didn't hold up.