Video Games...Discuss Them

[megladon8]

I find the entire premise silly. The Animus, the corporate espionage actually linked to this Assassin guild, the attempts at writing those events into history.

It’s not that I dislike the ideas, I dislike the overly self-serious delivery.

The tone just doesn’t work for me.

[D_Davis]

In 6+ hours of ACO, I've been out of the Animus once.

But I held X and skipped the cut scene. That's what I do for all the cut scenes.

[Winston*]

I listened to a podcast about Greek history to study for a uni exam for the majority of Assasins Creed 2 to study for an exam. No idea what the story of the game was about but I got an A plus in that course.l

[D_Davis]

As far as open world RPGs go, ACO is my favorite since Skyrim. About 20 or so hours in, and it just keeps getting better. I think it absolutely destroys The Witcher Wild Hunt in terms of game play and interesting things to do. The Witcher might be better written, but I hated playing the game. The combat in ACO is so much fun. In combat, it plays like a Souls-lite game. The loot continues to be interesting, and the game offers up the perfect amount of new weapons to keep things interesting, while avoiding inventory clutter. It is an expertly designed and made game, down to the last detail. My only complaint is that I wish it wasn't "historically" based. I'd much rather it be a full on fantasy with monsters and stuff. This would allow for more creative environments and scenarios. But so far, the game as done a good job at making Egypt feel diverse. I do worry, though, about the enemy variety being limited because of the historic setting.

[Dukefrukem]

It's probably my favorite next to Fallout.

I honestly haven't even watched video of the new combat system in ACO. What's different about it DD? Is more Shadow of Mordor-ie? Because that sounds excellent.

[bac0n]

if the combat is Shadow of Mordory, then I may need to make this my first entry into the AC franchise.

Speaking of Shadow of Mordor - Scar, does that fancy new meat grinder of yours render orcs? CUZ ORC HUNTIN' IS GOOOOOOOOOOD.

(Orc burgers, Orc Stew, Orc Tartar, Orc Ala King, Orc Sausage, Orc Chili, Orc Tacos...)

[D_Davis]

It's probably my favorite next to Fallout.

I honestly haven't even watched video of the new combat system in ACO. What's different about it DD? Is more Shadow of Mordor-ie? Because that sounds excellent.

Combat is more like Dark Souls lite. Blocking, parrying, animation timing and i-frame dodging. Not like Morder at all.

[Scar]

if the combat is Shadow of Mordory, then I may need to make this my first entry into the AC franchise.

Speaking of Shadow of Mordor - Scar, does that fancy new meat grinder of yours render orcs? CUZ ORC HUNTIN' IS GOOOOOOOOOOD.

(Orc burgers, Orc Stew, Orc Tartar, Orc Ala King, Orc Sausage, Orc Chili, Orc Tacos...)

I’m pretty sure it’ll grind ‘em up just fine.

[Dukefrukem]

EA closes Viscreal, but then buys Respawn for $455 million

For Meg:

[D_Davis]

So Respawn will be shut down in 2 years.

[megladon8]

Thanks for that, Duke.

That is seriously such a huge bummer. That was one of my very favorite series’ last gen, and I was dying to see what could be done with it going forward.

Fack.

[Skitch]

Picked up Last of Us for $3.

I'm on the cutting edge, you see.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Picked up Last of Us for $3.

I'm on the cutting edge, you see.

The Last of Us, to me

Is utter gorgi-osity

[Scar]

Picked up Last of Us for $3.

I'm on the cutting edge, you see.

I lasted 20 minutes. Not my style.

[Skitch]

Really? Wow. Glad I was patient. Not gonna start it till I finish current game, but expectations in check.

[Dukefrukem]

Last of Us is the second best game ever made. So there's your expectation.

[Scar]

Really? Wow. Glad I was patient. Not gonna start it till I finish current game, but expectations in check.

Everyone loves Last of Us and the Uncharted series.


I am not everyone.

[Skitch]

Last of Us is the second best game ever made. So there's your expectation.

Noted!

I am not everyone.

Yeah and both of you love Red Dead McBoreSnore so I'll just give it a whirl and see whats up.

[Ezee E]

What didn't you like about it?

I think it might be the best story in the medium.

[Morris Schæffer]

Last of Us is the second best game ever made. So there's your expectation.

Considering it's and game and that it needs, ya know gameplay, I will say this game got an astonishing amount of mileage out of the simple act of walking through the levels and soaking up the eerily deserted and hauntingly beautiful locales. Very mature.

[Dukefrukem]

Considering it's and game and that it needs, ya know gameplay, I will say this game got an astonishing amount of mileage out of the simple act of walking through the levels and soaking up the eerily deserted and hauntingly beautiful locales. Very mature.

If your argument is it doesn't have gameplay (which is a super poor argument), then is the Witness a game? Or Proteus?

Or is the gameplay just not for you? (Which is a different argument)

[Watashi]

Last of Us is a great game to watch a non-commentary Let's Play of. I really couldn't get into the gameplay.

[megladon8]

Everyone loves Last of Us and the Uncharted series.


I am not everyone.

Agreed.

Uncharted 1-3 were great. 4 stank.

The Last Of Us wasn’t my bag.

[Idioteque Stalker]

If you are good at games and don't mind playing on harder difficulties, I would highly suggest playing Last of Us on hard mode. This forces you to use all of the game's mechanics (like the bricks and bottles, melee, excellent crafting and cover systems) in a meaningful way instead of just being an invincible dude w infinite bullets. It also ups the tension and in a way reinforces the game's themes. Survivor Mode is even better.

But unless it turns out to be one of your favorite games, DO NOT buy or play Grounded Mode. It's insanely hard. Maybe the hardest gaming thing I've ever done.

[Skitch]

I love finding games that MC is split on! Makes me excited to see where I fall.