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cant cook creole bream posted:Slay the princess is indeed really good. But what does it say about me that I instantly stumbled onto the contrarian path? wow haha, couldn't be me, no sir (literally the second route I did, right after the "good" ending)
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Pylons posted:I've been playing Peaks of Yore for a couple days now. Really fun game, but if you want to play on controller I'd recommend adjusting some bindings. By default coffee is clicking in on the left stick (I changed it to down on the d-pad) and the climbing kick-off is left trigger which is hell to hit with the grab buttons being on the shoulders. I changed that to the right stick and it works well. Yeah I've had some issues on controller, the dynos where you have to make a jump between holds can just be so hard it feels almost random whether I make the grab or not. It's not THAT hard but with the physics and controls it's almost a first person frustration platformer of some kind. Still really fun and keeps you coming back even after failing. I did want to ask though, mine is giving my keyboard instructions for some reason, to use the rope is Q then move up and down with W and S. What are the controller buttons for that? I've been having to switch back and forth because I couldn't figure it out. Maybe I should just switch to keyboard and mouse, but I really dont want to. Or perhaps I just need to git gud but I fell at the very last hold on one of the peaks and had to rage quit for the time being. Discendo Vox posted:Jusant is pretty close to the game I've been fantasizing about existing for a decade, I can't wait to try it. Lunacid and Peaks of Yore are both products I've been following for a long time too. Heckuva week. It's so good, I am LOVING Jusant. It looks amazing, so colorful and detailed despite being somewhat low-poly. They do the 'no dialogue' kind of thing (apart from notes you find in the abandoned world) but somehow it works better here than I've pretty much ever seen it work. The climbing mechanics are excellent, much much easier than Peaks of Yore and in third person, but there are still challenging sections that require you to think and can be failed, and it's still physics based, the physics, handholds and tools you get are just more generous. The worldbuilding is fascinating, I'm still confused about what exactly has happened there but hoping things will become more clear as I go on. Seriously, if that game looks interesting to you do not skip it. I've been a fan of DON'T NOD for a while, and with this game they are really trying something new and challenging from what they normally do. Happy to announce that they knocked it out of the park. Not only that but 25 bucks is a STEAL, they could've asked for 40 easy. Play fucked around with this message at 19:36 on Oct 31, 2023 |
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Play posted:Yeah I've had some issues on controller, the dynos where you have to make a jump between holds can just be so hard it feels almost random whether I make the grab or not. It's not THAT hard but with the physics and controls it's almost a first person frustration platformer of some kind. Still really fun and keeps you coming back even after failing. I did want to ask though, mine is giving my keyboard instructions for some reason, to use the rope is Q then move up and down with W and S. What are the controller buttons for that? I've been having to switch back and forth because I couldn't figure it out. For me it's tapping up on the d-pad to switch to the rope and piton, then you hit X to nail it in somewhere. If you fall you hold down Y and use the left stick to move up and down.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1812370/Little_Goody_Two_Shoes/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256977114/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1698746243 Apparently this is a slice of life RPG in the style of a 90s anime which devolves into horror. Looks quite gorgeous. 41 Positive reviews, one negative. According to google translate, that one just complains that the game isn't available in Chinese right now. If anyone is checking that one out, I would love to hear about it. cant cook creole bream fucked around with this message at 11:13 on Nov 1, 2023 |
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Pylons posted:For me it's tapping up on the d-pad to switch to the rope and piton, then you hit X to nail it in somewhere. If you fall you hold down Y and use the left stick to move up and down. Yeah I finally figured out the Y thing, I PRESSED Y of course to see if that was it but didn't think of trying to hold it. I'm also a little annoyed at how ropes work, maybe I'm not doing it right but if a rope reaches down far enough you can press x to connect with it, assuming you're on the ground. However, I'd like to be able to connect to ropes that I climb back up to after needing to disconnect from them earlier. Logically you should be able to grab on to any part of the rope and attach yourself to it, but it seems like you can only detach yourself, and if the end of that rope is somewhere inaccessible there's no way to get back on to it. Which is unfortunate. Or am I just missing something? I'm currently on the climb with a ton of branches to grab onto, and goddamn it's hard as hell. I get to the same spot every time then just cannot figure out how to proceed. cant cook creole bream posted:If anyone is checking that one out, I would love to hear about it. Haven't played yet but I intend to check it out this evening. Play fucked around with this message at 23:10 on Nov 1, 2023 |
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cant cook creole bream posted:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1812370/Little_Goody_Two_Shoes/ This game is really something unique, that's for sure. The art and music are beyond amazing. I often praise the art in video games, but this one takes it all a step further. Not a single element of the presentation is lacking, it's truly one of the most beautiful, and one of the most artwork-intensive games I've seen in my life. The high medieval-themed gaming cabinet which presents the working minigames is a perfect example, it's just so gorgeous and fun. The game itself is more complex than I expected as well, there are so many systems: hunger, sanity, health, money, suspicion, love, etc. Much deeper than I expected. Haven't gotten TOO far in but the dark fairy tale vibes mixed with a pleasant Germanic-seeming village is very cool, and there is definitely a sense of dread and inevitable tragedy hanging over the whole thing. So yeah, unlike many games this one is worth the positive reviews, definitely worth your time if that sounds interesting to you. 20 bucks is a steal as well, the graphics may not be fancy but I can promise they took a ton of work. Games: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1333200/Song_of_Nunu_A_League_of_Legends_Story/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256978751/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1698854535 quote:Two best friends, one wild adventure. Join best friends Nunu and Willump on an adventure across the frozen wilds of the Freljord. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a single-player story adventure developed by Tequila Works. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681430/RoboCop_Rogue_City/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256979163/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1698675317 quote:Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.
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Radiant Silvergunquote:Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons! 100% out of 3. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R quote:In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles. No reviews yet. Thirsty Suitors quote:Can Jala learn to love herself and heal the wounds of her past? Thirsty Suitors is a stylish, story-driven adventure that unfolds through turn-based battles, skateboarding, and cooking. No reviews yet. 15% launch discount.
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1676840/For_The_King_II/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256931264/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1698944357 quote:Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2397500/The_Smurfs_2__The_Prisoner_of_the_Green_Stone/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256979160/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1698930414 quote:With your crack team and the help of the SmurfoMix, liberate the village of the Smurfs from the grip of the Green Stone! Also, My Time at Sandrock just release into full 1.0. Discendo Vox posted:I need to give the caveat that Peaks of Yore is way more execution/speedrun bait than I expected, and it became too difficult for me about five levels into the "fundamentals" tier. Also the nature of the inputs caused me to immediately put about a year's wear into my mouse. Yeah it's no joke. I pushed through a few tough levels but I'm pretty much stuck on the large cliffside where you have to climb the tree roots. I was also a bit concerned at wearing out the shoulder buttons, you're basically holding one or both of them down at all times while playing. I think the controller is better for certain things, but big dynos to reach holds that are too far are super hard, it's just very difficult to aim as well as you need to. Jusant is much, MUCH more chill in that regard.
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quote:Yeah it's no joke. I pushed through a few tough levels but I'm pretty much stuck on the large cliffside where you have to climb the tree roots. I was also a bit concerned at wearing out the shoulder buttons, you're basically holding one or both of them down at all times while playing. I think the controller is better for certain things, but big dynos to reach holds that are too far are super hard, it's just very difficult to aim as well as you need to. If anyone has played both, how do Jusant and Peaks of Yore compare to New Heights? New Heights is fairly realistic when it comes to finding foot and handholds and shifting your weight appropriately but is a little hard to control. Climbs are timed, but you are moving at a pretty realistic pace so it isn't really something that would be exciting to speed run. I get the impression Jusant is less involved than that, but what about Peaks of Yore?
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Jusant isn’t realistic at all. There’s actual fantasy elements. You climb clearly defined paths sort of like assassins creed 2 tombs. Cool game but I’m at the end and wanted it to be 2-3x as long. Make me believe that tower goes on forever through overlapping civilizations. Edit: cool to see star ocean is getting such good reviews, never played that one. ultrachrist fucked around with this message at 20:41 on Nov 2, 2023 |
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BrianRx posted:If anyone has played both, how do Jusant and Peaks of Yore compare to New Heights? New Heights is fairly realistic when it comes to finding foot and handholds and shifting your weight appropriately but is a little hard to control. Climbs are timed, but you are moving at a pretty realistic pace so it isn't really something that would be exciting to speed run. I get the impression Jusant is less involved than that, but what about Peaks of Yore?
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In case anyone is actually wondering. This game is indeed awesome. I only did the first big area, but it's gorgeous, the music and writing is great and the puzzles give the roght dopamine boost. Playing this sequel feels like comming home, while simulataneously embarking into the unknown.
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BrianRx posted:If anyone has played both, how do Jusant and Peaks of Yore compare to New Heights? New Heights is fairly realistic when it comes to finding foot and handholds and shifting your weight appropriately but is a little hard to control. Climbs are timed, but you are moving at a pretty realistic pace so it isn't really something that would be exciting to speed run. I get the impression Jusant is less involved than that, but what about Peaks of Yore? Neither of them are anything like that. Peaks of Yore is basically a 3D frustration platformer in a climbing skin, it's in first person and you only control your hands. It's pretty tough and not easy to control. Jusant is more of a walking simulator with some futuristic/fantastical climbing elements involved, and it's very easy. Again you only control your hands, the feet do their thing automatically and it's more about mapping out your route and using your tools than any real challenge. It's also very, very forgiving when it comes to getting holds.
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Life-Sim/Building game My time at Sandrock finally hit 1.0 on November 2nd and is now officially released. You join the town of Sandrock as a new builder. The town itself is down on its luck and in a bad shape, but who knows, maybe you can help make things better? The sequel to My time at Portia from the same dev, this is a huge game jam packed with content and a cast of fun characters to meet and get to know better. If you enjoy Stardew Valley / Rune Factory / Story of Seasons, get this!
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cant cook creole bream posted:In case anyone is actually wondering. This game is indeed awesome. I only did the first big area, but it's gorgeous, the music and writing is great and the puzzles give the roght dopamine boost. Yeah, just had time to do the opening, up through the tram ride, but seeing what the humans have made compared to what things were like at the end of the first game gave me some feeling of accomplishment in a really weird way. Very cool.
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Ebenezer and the Invisible Worldquote:Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late. One negative review complaining about the inability to rebind keys.
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Talos Principle 2 is absolutely stellar so far, I have a feeling the sheer amount of dialogue and narrative elements may be divisive but for me they're just elevating the experience. If it keeps up the quality (I'm coming up to the third main area), it's going to be up there in my GOTY choices. Which is pretty crazy in 2023, considering the deluge of quality games we've had this year. Performance is a bit messy on the PS5 unfortunately, but it's not detracting from the experience too much so far. E: for those playing on PS5, there's a bug related to performance and quality modes. When you start playing, go into the options, set it to quality, and then back to performance for it to actually work. The framerate is terrible on quality mode. HampHamp fucked around with this message at 19:13 on Nov 3, 2023 |
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Play posted:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285360/Alien_Hominid_HD/ I think it started as a new grounds flash game? I had ir for Xbox 360 arcade and play it ever once in a while live arcade compatibility. Fun, but I never got very far (got a lot further in Cuphead, somehow). Anyways... I'm ignorant and can't see poo poo, where can I read up on Quest 3 titles?
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HampHamp posted:Talos Principle 2 is absolutely stellar so far, I have a feeling the sheer amount of dialogue and narrative elements may be divisive but for me they're just elevating the experience. If it keeps up the quality (I'm coming up to the third main area), it's going to be up there in my GOTY choices. Which is pretty crazy in 2023, considering the deluge of quality games we've had this year. I'm stunned by how good the world looks. The first game looked good but wasn't even aiming for this scope. I'm also very into the mystery of it all. My only minor complaint is the way it frontloads optional but important lore might have been handled better. There's a lot to see and I just wanted to get to the puzzles eventually. And the sheer size of that area didn't help.
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Tagichatn posted:Do I need to play talos principle 1 before 2? ...I would say technically no, but the start of 2 gives a loredump to the backstory of 1 and the expanded gameplay might make going back difficult if you ever wanted to do so. The puzzles in 1 will still be good though, I don't feel the ones in 2 deminish those in any way since the "get through this course with only these tools" format still holds it's just a bigger toolbox to pick the limited tools from.
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