The video game thread.

mca47

Jason P said:

I still need to finish the last GOW ... probably only played a few hours, decided I would get back to it, and now the sequel is out.  These games always suck me in, but the button combo systems drive me away.  Fighting games are the same.  I will probably get it just to gawk at it.

I picked up Modern Warfare 2.  The campaign was fun, like being in a Die Hard movie.  I haven't played COD in years.  Still not ready to dip into online modes yet.  I just read that they had $800M in sales in three days.

 For GOW, I agree with the button smashing.  They do tend to cause me to have a bit of a learning curve at first, but the last one was such a brilliant game.  Can't wait for the new one!

I haven't played a COD game in YEARS.  I was never good at multiplayer...decent at best...and I can't imagine how bad I would be now!  haha!

Ledbetterman10

I began God of War last night. It looks amazing, but the first 30 or so minutes is all cinematic (minus some dogsled bit) and you can't skip it. 

mca47

Ledbetterman10 said:

I began God of War last night. It looks amazing, but the first 30 or so minutes is all cinematic (minus some dogsled bit) and you can't skip it. 

My copy wasn't delivered until around 9PM last night (yeah, I could have downloaded it, but I still like having a disc).  Haven't played it yet, but am looking forward to it.

Ledbetterman10

mca47 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I began God of War last night. It looks amazing, but the first 30 or so minutes is all cinematic (minus some dogsled bit) and you can't skip it. 

My copy wasn't delivered until around 9PM last night (yeah, I could have downloaded it, but I still like having a disc).  Haven't played it yet, but am looking forward to it.

Yeah it seems like it’s going to be awesome. But the first 20-30 minutes has barely any gameplay. Kind of a calm before the storm I guess. 

mca47

Got about an hour or so in yesterday.  Really like it.  The controls have taken me a bit to get used to.  I know they aren't (much) different than the last game, but I think the older I get the longer it takes for me to get comfortable with learning new controls.  I've been really impressed with the acting and dialog!  The visuals are incredible as well.  

Ledbetterman10

mca47 said:

Got about an hour or so in yesterday.  Really like it.  The controls have taken me a bit to get used to.  I know they aren't (much) different than the last game, but I think the older I get the longer it takes for me to get comfortable with learning new controls.  I've been really impressed with the acting and dialog!  The visuals are incredible as well.  

I remapped the controller to be more like the old PS3 games because I hate using the R buttons on top of the controller to strike. I've changed it to......

Square - light attack (default - R1)
Triangle - heavy attack (default -R2)
R1 - Summon Axe (default - triangle)
R2 - Atreus arrows (default - square) 

mca47

Ledbetterman10 said:

mca47 said:

Got about an hour or so in yesterday.  Really like it.  The controls have taken me a bit to get used to.  I know they aren't (much) different than the last game, but I think the older I get the longer it takes for me to get comfortable with learning new controls.  I've been really impressed with the acting and dialog!  The visuals are incredible as well.  

I remapped the controller to be more like the old PS3 games because I hate using the R buttons on top of the controller to strike. I've changed it to......

Square - light attack (default - R1)
Triangle - heavy attack (default -R2)
R1 - Summon Axe (default - triangle)
R2 - Atreus arrows (default - square) 

How's that working?  I've gotten a lot better with the controls and the game in general.  I'm probably 5-6 hours in now and it looks like there is still a LOT to do.  A couple parts were a little lackluster or dragged a bit, but this game has been fantastic so far.

Ledbetterman10

mca47 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

mca47 said:

Got about an hour or so in yesterday.  Really like it.  The controls have taken me a bit to get used to.  I know they aren't (much) different than the last game, but I think the older I get the longer it takes for me to get comfortable with learning new controls.  I've been really impressed with the acting and dialog!  The visuals are incredible as well.  

I remapped the controller to be more like the old PS3 games because I hate using the R buttons on top of the controller to strike. I've changed it to......

Square - light attack (default - R1)
Triangle - heavy attack (default -R2)
R1 - Summon Axe (default - triangle)
R2 - Atreus arrows (default - square) 

How's that working?  I've gotten a lot better with the controls and the game in general.  I'm probably 5-6 hours in now and it looks like there is still a LOT to do.  A couple parts were a little lackluster or dragged a bit, but this game has been fantastic so far.

Oh it's perfect. It's the pretty much the same button configuration as the old days but with new stuff relegated to R1 and R2. Square-square-triangle has always been the key success in God of War.  You don't have to retrieve the axe too often during battle so relegating that to R1 isn't bad. And using R2 for Atreus' arrows is nice because you can be tapping that throughout the fight while you use square and triangle to use the blades or axe. 

I did this remapping on the 2018 game. It'd be unplayable for me otherwise if I had to use R1 and R2 to strike the entire time. 

mfc2006

Just grabbed MLB The Show 22 for $10 at Best Buy.

Jason P

I'm playing out Persona 5 Royal on game pass xbox ... always heard about this game (one of the best reviewed of all time).  So far I'm impressed.  The art style is amazing and the game is trippy .   Lots of story setup, but I've heard this is a game that could take 250 hours to finish.  I avoided as JRPG games usually not my thing, but this one has me hooked so far.

I went back and played the most recent God of War to see if I liked it enough to get the new one.  I think my hands and fingers are too old to play action games like this anymore.  Such is life ...

Jason P

Holy Crap ... Projekt Red did a free next-gen update for The Witcher 3!  It looks amazing on PS5.  Best part is that they added quick casting option which get rids of the radial wheel and makes combat much easier.  60 FPS.  A closer camera view is also a nice addition.  If you own this game and have a next gen system, it is a no-brainer to download immediately.

Vitalogensia

Just pre-ordered Final Fantasy XVI and super stoked about it.  Game looks incredible. 

a5pj

Saw an ad for the new Star Wars game, last one was great. That will be my next game Seems like I only have time for 1 or 2 a year anymore...

Gern Blansten

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ltYIXh4BQI&t=15s


I made an amazing (to me) discovery last night. For years I have been searching for a haunted house game that I played as a kid in 1974 or so.

I was thinking that it was an electronic board game but when surfing TikTok last night I came across a clip for the Magnavox Odyssey console. The clip didn't show the haunted house game but it mentioned it so I looked it up on youtube and there is fucking is.

I would be interested to play it now but back then it blew my mind. The Odyssey gave you these overlays to put on your TV screen and then you used the controllers to actually play.

I found an unboxed console on ebay for $1500. I won't pay that but it's tempting. This has to be one of the first true home video games.

Spiritual_Chaos

GoldenEye has been released on Nintendos online-service and on Xbox' GamePass. 

It's the "original" version. On Nintendo there is online multiplayer with friends. Only local on Xbox.

Sadly it is not the leaked remastered version that Rare made for the Xbox 360 but had to shelve. 

Jason P

Played Goldeneye last night on the Xbox.  Wow, had some memories flash back!   Plays smooth in widescreen format.  Controls are mapped like modern FPS shooters.  Now I just need to find my old college buddies for some local MP. 

Jason P

Age of Empires 2 is out on Xbox.  Free on gamepass and I think only $20 if not.

They have done a great job of taking a Real Time Strategy game to the console.  By far the best I've experienced.  Controller setup works very well and they put time into it to make sure it worked. They short intro campaign did a good job with acclimating the player to the controls and I don't feel overwhelmed after taking the training wheel off.  Worth getting if you are looking to finally play a good RTS from your couch and I great trip if you played this game 20 years ago.  There is enough campaigns to keep you busy for a long time, but skirmish mode has tons of replay as well.

PJPOWER

Jason P said:

Age of Empires 2 is out on Xbox.  Free on gamepass and I think only $20 if not.

They have done a great job of taking a Real Time Strategy game to the console.  By far the best I've experienced.  Controller setup works very well and they put time into it to make sure it worked. They short intro campaign did a good job with acclimating the player to the controls and I don't feel overwhelmed after taking the training wheel off.  Worth getting if you are looking to finally play a good RTS from your couch and I great trip if you played this game 20 years ago.  There is enough campaigns to keep you busy for a long time, but skirmish mode has tons of replay as well.

I played the hell out on the Age of Empires games back in the day, especially Age of Mythology.  May get it for nostalgia.  I need a break from Battlefield 2042 and COD anyway.

mca47

Anyone getting or has gotten the PSVR2?  I had the original PSVR, and while it was ok, I never played it much.  The set up was a pain in the ass!  The new one looks pretty cool.

Jearlpam0925

I can't believe I've bought LOU Part 1 three times now.