That said, the artistic direction is certainly striking.
Re: Marathon
Posted: Thu April 10, 2025 11:35 pm
by zeb
Agree on both points.
I am already salivating over the colours and sounds in that teaser. Gameplay trailer on the weekend!
Re: Marathon
Posted: Sun April 13, 2025 12:13 pm
by tragabigzanda
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)
Re: Marathon
Posted: Mon April 14, 2025 6:09 pm
by tragabigzanda
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)
Re: Marathon
Posted: Sat February 28, 2026 10:18 pm
by Ensign9
I played four or five hours over the last day. It's well made but extraction shooters are not for me. I'd play the shit out of a PvE, non-live-service game in this world. Alas. Here's hoping this is enough to save the sinking Bungie ship.
Re: Marathon
Posted: Sun March 08, 2026 2:55 am
by Ensign9
I spoke too soon. I'm hooked.
Getting over.the learning curve has helped and I'm very pleased with the world-bulding.and bits of lore sprinkled throughout.
Re: Marathon
Posted: Tue March 10, 2026 8:13 am
by Ensign9
This game is really, really good, guys.
It has elements including:
1. Traditional extraction shooter gameplay and gear management (which I thought I’d hate)
2. Alien: Isolation-style tension
3. Layers upon layers of items, mods, systems, and interactions revealing themselves the more you play
4. A compelling mystery narrative and cast of characters
As much fun as I’m having, I do worry about the impact of seasonal resets as well as how they’ll manage the story in a compelling way over long periods of time.