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I got an Oculus Rift! Except for porn, are there any other cool things? Please recommend your best free/cheap games, thanks!
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Jul 13, 2019 17:55
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Sulla Faex posted:two recs for doom is a good sign, thank you I've killed so many people with a shotgun in Hitman. You can do a ton of the challenges loudly - some require total stealth but nothing vital unless you're going for total completion. (which you should, as it's an amazing game)
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Jul 13, 2019 17:59
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Any suggestions for a game like Neuromancer or the Genesis Shadowrun that let you drop into cyberspace and burn some chrome (as opposed to games like Uplink and, to a lesser extent, Hacknet)?
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Jul 13, 2019 18:53
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FredMSloniker posted:Any suggestions for a game like Neuromancer or the Genesis Shadowrun that let you drop into cyberspace and burn some chrome (as opposed to games like Uplink and, to a lesser extent, Hacknet)? Decker is an old roguelike that combines a basic sim where you maintain and build programs for your deck with turn-based cyberspace environments where you use what you've built to fulfill missions and make extra money on the side.
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Jul 13, 2019 19:14
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If you like Mass Effect 2 mechanically, you could try out The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. If you liked it for the sort of RPG story, dialogue, and sidequests, there's Deus Ex: Human Revolution (which also has a fair amount of stealthing like Dishonored). Bioware's other games like Dragon Age or Jade Empire might also be worth a look. The Assassin's Creed games are definitely worth a look if you haven't tried them already, although I can't speak for the newer games in the series. Batman Arkham Asylum refined that sort of group fighting with counterattacks to an art, and is pretty amazing. And then there's Bastion, Shadow of the Colossus, and Beyond Good and Evil for some great games everybody should give a try if they get the chance.
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Jul 13, 2019 19:22
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Okay, so here's a weird one.... Can anyone recommend a game that is about cleaning? My wife really likes the game House Flipper. There are two aspects of the game: random jobs that involve a list of things to accomplish to clean up and beautify a house, and purchasing a new house and giving it a makeover and flipping it. She prefers the former. Can anyone recommend any games in this vein?
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Jul 13, 2019 21:01
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Mordiceius posted:Can anyone recommend a game that is about cleaning? https://store.steampowered.com/app/246900/Viscera_Cleanup_Detail/
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Jul 13, 2019 21:04
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Viscera Cleanup Detail is definitely the top for that. There's also Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor and Serial Cleaner.
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Jul 13, 2019 21:46
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FredMSloniker posted:Any suggestions for a game like Neuromancer or the Genesis Shadowrun that let you drop into cyberspace and burn some chrome (as opposed to games like Uplink and, to a lesser extent, Hacknet)? https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=453526979
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Jul 13, 2019 22:29
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RabbitWizard posted:I got an Oculus Rift! Except for porn, are there any other cool things? Please recommend your best free/cheap games, thanks! You want the VR thread.
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Jul 14, 2019 00:29
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RabbitWizard posted:I got an Oculus Rift! Except for porn, are there any other cool things? Please recommend your best free/cheap games, thanks! I haven't played every good VR game but I have a hard time believing that any of them are better than Superhot VR. It's also a really good intro to roomspace VR because you don't have to move quickly or react quickly, so there's basically zero chance that you're going to smash into something.
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Jul 14, 2019 00:34
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pun pundit posted:You want the VR thread. Thanks but I don't know if I'm ready for a 900 page thread. SolidSnakesBandana posted:I haven't played every good VR game but I have a hard time believing that any of them are better than Superhot VR. It's also a really good intro to roomspace VR because you don't have to move quickly or react quickly, so there's basically zero chance that you're going to smash into something. I played that one before and thanks, I'll try it again!
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Jul 14, 2019 01:37
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RabbitWizard posted:I got an Oculus Rift! Except for porn, are there any other cool things? Please recommend your best free/cheap games, thanks! If cost is your main concern, this guy has videos talking about using vorpx to play various games you already own (or could get real cheap in a sale) in VR, as well as the Dolphin VR emulator if you've got some old ISO files that fell off the back of a truck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwgYgid6T6Q&t=646s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzyf1SyM-1A&t=233s
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Jul 14, 2019 02:44
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Sulla Faex posted:i like easy PC games (FPS, RPG, whatever) where i dont need to be an esports pro or learn a lot of complex mechanics and manage character/item poo poo - basically games where the focus is on the world and story The Technomancer on easy difficulty is a step down but might be worth checking out. It’s clearly a labor of love by people who enjoyed the games BioWare made from KotOR to Mass Effect, but it’s got flawed gameplay that gets repetitive by the end. You’ll bounce from hub to hub, do quests, meet companions, do quests for companions, and make a few choices that shape the game’s world. The game itself is a sequel, though you don’t need to have played the first to understand the setting. My biggest critique of the narrative is that choices you make do affect the ending but tend to have little impact during the game. Voice acting is never bad, but is neither excellent nor campy enough to love. Its frequently on sale, and I’d absolutely recommend it at $15 or less, possibly $20 or less depending on your love of the genre.
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Jul 14, 2019 04:21
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Something in me just wants to hear poorly sampled birds chirping and watching sprite trees redrawing themselves every fifteen degrees I turn. Is Mario Golf Advance generally the best golf game/career sim/RPG on a retro system? I'm probably going to play it through again regardless, but thought I'd solicit opinions anyhow. I'm thinking even if some indie dev did a reboot the old one would probably be overall just as/more fun. I don't care about accuracy of the sim, just if it 'feels' right.
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Jul 16, 2019 22:45
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doctorfrog posted:Something in me just wants to hear poorly sampled birds chirping and watching sprite trees redrawing themselves every fifteen degrees I turn. Hot Shots Golf was my jam, back in the day. I feel it still holds up pretty well. ETA: Went and found the intro on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ViVRt3N2cc AngryRobotsInc fucked around with this message at 23:29 on Jul 16, 2019 |
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Jul 16, 2019 23:25
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I'm looking for a multiplayer game that can run on a potato. Specifically something I can play with one or two friends during lunch break. Probably best turn-based that can run on an external ssd or something because their laptops don't allow for anything to be installed. for reference, I once brought my ssd with the Obra Dinn on it ahd their laptop barely managed 25 fps.
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Jul 18, 2019 19:49
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double nine posted:I'm looking for a multiplayer game that can run on a potato. Specifically something I can play with one or two friends during lunch break. Probably best turn-based that can run on an external ssd or something because their laptops don't allow for anything to be installed. Something like Worms or one of the many variants? There's loads of old 2d range/angle combat games like this, some of them considered "classics" that I'm sure have browser based versions that don't rely installation. Scorched Earth was a favourite of me and my friends and holy poo poo I just checked and that game is almost 30 years old!
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Jul 18, 2019 19:56
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Gravy Jones posted:Something like Worms or one of the many variants? There's loads of old 2d range/angle combat games like this, some of them considered "classics" that I'm sure have browser based versions that don't rely installation. Scorched Earth was a favourite of me and my friends and holy poo poo I just checked and that game is almost 30 years old! Yeah, this would be my recommendation as well. Worms Armageddon is the best of the 2D Worms games that I've tried, but the ones available on Steam are probably still plenty of fun. There's also stuff like Jackbox games.
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Jul 18, 2019 19:57
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If Moonbase Commander can be played without being installed maybe give that a shot. It's its own weird take on Scorched Earth/Worms where you build your base and attack your opponents and all by launching things like in one of the aforementioned games. Then again it might very well be too slow-paced in comparison.
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Jul 18, 2019 20:02
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Defcon is the ultimate slow-day-at-the-office game
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Jul 18, 2019 20:14
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double nine posted:I'm looking for a multiplayer game that can run on a potato. Specifically something I can play with one or two friends during lunch break. Probably best turn-based that can run on an external ssd or something because their laptops don't allow for anything to be installed. https://portableapps.com/ has some mediocre-to-ok free games that'll run from flash drives. You can also install Minetest with MineClone2, and essentially have a knockoff Minecraft game for no money. And there's OpenTTD. AI War is a fave of mine that will run portably and networked, but it's an acquired taste. doctorfrog fucked around with this message at 22:07 on Jul 18, 2019 |
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Jul 18, 2019 22:05
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AngryRobotsInc posted:Hot Shots Golf was my jam, back in the day. I feel it still holds up pretty well. This looks pretty similar to Mario Golf Advance, I'll check it out. Thanks!
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Jul 18, 2019 22:06
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I'm looking for a game that has you build up a crew of dudes and then do trade and fight other big crew of dudes. I like being a pirate or a raider or a bandit or whatever so anything that has you doing that is a big plus in my book. I really like Warband but I prefer Turn Based titles. Are there turn based titles where you gently caress up dudes, steal their poo poo and equip it or sell it? I prefer roguelikes so I can put on a podcast while I'm gaming
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Jul 20, 2019 01:37
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Turtlicious posted:I'm looking for a game that has you build up a crew of dudes and then do trade and fight other big crew of dudes. I like being a pirate or a raider or a bandit or whatever so anything that has you doing that is a big plus in my book. I really like Warband but I prefer Turn Based titles. Are there turn based titles where you gently caress up dudes, steal their poo poo and equip it or sell it? Battle Brothers
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Jul 20, 2019 01:48
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Turtlicious posted:I'm looking for a game that has you build up a crew of dudes and then do trade and fight other big crew of dudes. I like being a pirate or a raider or a bandit or whatever so anything that has you doing that is a big plus in my book. I really like Warband but I prefer Turn Based titles. Are there turn based titles where you gently caress up dudes, steal their poo poo and equip it or sell it? Battle Brothers Edit: ^^^ god damnit
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Jul 20, 2019 01:48
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Turtlicious posted:I'm looking for a game that has you build up a crew of dudes and then do trade and fight other big crew of dudes. I like being a pirate or a raider or a bandit or whatever so anything that has you doing that is a big plus in my book. I really like Warband but I prefer Turn Based titles. Are there turn based titles where you gently caress up dudes, steal their poo poo and equip it or sell it? Kenshi?
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Jul 20, 2019 02:27
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The top game for that is Sid Meier's Pirates!, but it's old and I've yet to see any game really step up to replace it beyond AC4's mere aesthetic similarity. I do recommend you check it out if you haven't already, you'll probably get some good enjoyment out of raiding across the Caribbean. Tactical RPGs like Fire Emblem or XCOM technically fit the requirements, but if the tactical side of things starts getting complicated, I've found it gets in the way of your brain absorbing podcasts. Valkyria Chronicles is also pretty good, since it gives you more leeway if your troops get knocked out.
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Jul 20, 2019 03:25
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Can anyone say anything about games for young kids on the Wii U or Switch? I've got a 3 year old and I'm specifically wondering about licensed characters stuff (Barbie, Paw Patrol, etc)
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Jul 20, 2019 14:20
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Funktor posted:Can anyone say anything about games for young kids on the Wii U or Switch? I've got a 3 year old and I'm specifically wondering about licensed characters stuff (Barbie, Paw Patrol, etc) You might want to ask in the Switch thread.
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Jul 20, 2019 16:19
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Funktor posted:Can anyone say anything about games for young kids on the Wii U or Switch? I've got a 3 year old and I'm specifically wondering about licensed characters stuff (Barbie, Paw Patrol, etc) A book instead
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Jul 21, 2019 16:55
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Turtlicious posted:I'm looking for a game that has you build up a crew of dudes and then do trade and fight other big crew of dudes. I like being a pirate or a raider or a bandit or whatever so anything that has you doing that is a big plus in my book. I really like Warband but I prefer Turn Based titles. Are there turn based titles where you gently caress up dudes, steal their poo poo and equip it or sell it?
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Jul 21, 2019 19:18
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I'm looking for a fun, smaller scope, lightweight, management sim more in the vein of Evil Genius and Dungeon Keeper and less in the vein of Rimworld or Dwarf Fortress. Is there a modern equivalent to that? Edit: Could also be in the Stronghold or Castle Story camp of strategic defensive RTS, I like those as well. Riatsala fucked around with this message at 18:11 on Jul 25, 2019 |
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Jul 25, 2019 18:08
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Riatsala posted:I'm looking for a fun, smaller scope, lightweight, management sim more in the vein of Evil Genius and Dungeon Keeper and less in the vein of Rimworld or Dwarf Fortress. Is there a modern equivalent to that? Two Point Hospital
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Jul 25, 2019 18:23
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Riatsala posted:I'm looking for a fun, smaller scope, lightweight, management sim more in the vein of Evil Genius and Dungeon Keeper and less in the vein of Rimworld or Dwarf Fortress. Is there a modern equivalent to that? Two Point Hospital, Megaquarium, Startopia
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Jul 25, 2019 18:59
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Infidel Castro posted:Two Point Hospital How does this hold up to Theme Hospital? TH was one of my all time favorite PC games when it came out, and I've been eyeing Two Point Hospital for a bit.
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Jul 25, 2019 19:33
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I haven't played Elder Scrolls Oblivion, so I was thinking about picking it up on sale. I was thinking if I get bored with it, is there a mod for it that makes everyone peaceful so I can just explore the world without getting into fights? Not so much for me, but I have a daughter who really likes castles and cute animals and she would get a kick out of riding a horse around and (maybe) shooting presents at people until lots of hearts come out and they become friends or something like that.
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Jul 27, 2019 01:25
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are there any other games that are focused on, i guess, individual person management the way Long Live the Queen is? or even anything else in that vein. i liked picking activities and building attributes to overcome checks and stuff
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Jul 27, 2019 03:05
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Overwatch Porn posted:are there any other games that are focused on, i guess, individual person management the way Long Live the Queen is? or even anything else in that vein. i liked picking activities and building attributes to overcome checks and stuff Stat raising sims? Princess Maker is a pretty old series and the Steam ports..do not have the best translation, Chinese Parents is new and looks interesting at least. I can't think of any others (other than Shinji Ikari Raising Project I guess) off the top of my head but "stat raising sim" is I think the English term for the games.
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AngryRobotsInc posted:How does this hold up to Theme Hospital? TH was one of my all time favorite PC games when it came out, and I've been eyeing Two Point Hospital for a bit. Very well I think. It does suffer from some of the same kinds of AI issues that were present in the old games, but my time with it was definitely fun.
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