There's a mode in Firewatch that makes you navigate just using a map and scenery, isn't there? If I'm remembering that right, you might want to go for that, Bob.

I loved the ending. It all seemed perfect.

I hated it that much I can't even remember it, I did post in the thread at the time though

Spoiler; the butler did it.

Then you’re not remembering right too.

There's an extra eShop update out today. Arcade Archives Donkey Kong Jr. has been released.

I think I like Firewatch so much because it's stayed with me. Most games don't imprint so much but this really did, and continues to do so. If you play it Bob post a quick review.

So last post of mine on this comparison between Advance Wars and Into the Breach. The first Kanbei missions in AW were my task last night, and I did the first one easily enough, but his second (or third) with the bridges separating the top left quadrant to the remaining 3/4 of the map is the one I mean.



This one.

Basically I did the usual "create chokepoints" strategy only I fucked up, they broke through after 7 days or so and I had crumbs left. But enough money to build an APC, which got taken down to 3 hits after it was built. Still managed to take it all the way to the bottom-right base and capture it while his troops were the only other thing I needed to take out.

What I took away from this is my preference for getting to the brink of defeat, seriously considering yielding and going again, but pressing on and finding another way. ITB on the other hand is filled with more moments where you realise "well, time to abandon timeline" because of impossible start points.

I think the comparison is largely undermined by the fact that they’re not really remotely the same game, despite their graphics choice and general appearance.

ITB is far more focussed on control of board positions and the ability to block and redirect damage. Units in AW target each other, whereas units in ITB frequently target non-unit tiles, or have indirect target effects. There is no rock paper scissors between units to consider in ITB, just flat damage numbers, and the subsequent positioning that your attacks will lead to.

My success rate went up in ITB after I got given the advice that mobility far outweighs the benefits of any damage you can deal, which is because of the fact that most of the useful things you can do in any scenario in ITB is move yourself or a Vek unit with an attack.

Essentially I think the comparison is fairly superficial, because there’s very little opprurntiy to use attrition, pickering, choke points or bait in ITB. You have almost no strategy or tactical tools, because it isn’t a strategy game. You have a limited set of tools that can get you out of most situations, if you plan for eventualities, and those situations present themselves essrntsllyn as short form puzzles where 90% of your information is in front of you.

AW has a lot more hidden information, far more granular damage levels, and certain AI quirks and behaviour you can manipulate. It’s about bringing a plan to the field and enacting it based on what you know about your units, the terrain, and the enemy. There’s definitely some of that in ITB, but there are also entire meh squads that can’t deal direct damage, and your most powerful units are always those that can manipulate enemy positioning, which I think highlights the massive difference between the two pretty accurately.

For clarity’s sake I will make it clear I enjoy both games a lot, I just think pitting them
against each other misses the point of each of them, and ITB isn’t really trying to go after AW in any fashion.

In case it's not clear, I'm only stating preference, not having a big whine. Although I do dislike the tendency for ITB to generate impossible scenarios. Especially with enemies capable of 3+ damage on buildings by island 3 or 4.

I really enjoyed it but you should get it with the dlc

Outstanding imo, the block puzzles are a bit too frequent but the grid battle system is superb, as is the overall sheen. £15 is a steal.

Edit: Rabbids.

Ok so I’m gonna treat myself to one game as something to get lost in during the 6 day period where I’m home alone with no wife, no kids and no work.
Rabbids, Katamari or Octopath.

Help!

My 8 yr old likes M Tennis but I've a feeling he's going to love Smash. The tennis is fairly easy to pick up and play - head to ball and hit ball, but it might just be a case of button mashing with Smash.

Wookienopants wrote:

Ok so I’m gonna treat myself to one game as something to get lost in during the 6 day period where I’m home alone with no wife, no kids and no work. Rabbids, Katamari, Volgarr the Viking or Octopath. Help!

Buy Volgarr and I'll lend you the cart for Rabbids.