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Moot_Geeza

Still enjoying Skulls of the Shogun on Switch. It's back on sale I think, might be one for @dinostar77

Speedhaak

JonB wrote:

Kind of feels like we've hit that point this year where the big games are hampered performance wise on current consoles, at least the base versions anyway. I can already see things like Cyberpunk next year not being worth the bother on PS4. Might be waiting for the inevitable rereleases on next gen machines at the end of the year.

Absolutely. To be fair though it's felt like that for awhile, at least for me. I couldn't believe the difference with Destiny 2 from the X to PC (and a mid-range PC at that). I've rendered my sentiments vocal before but 60fps just absolutely needs to be standard next gen on console.

Fallen Order looks nice and has great sky boxes but it's not like it's seamless or hugely taxing from what I can see. Yet it still runs like muck even on performance mode.

Nina

Jumping between Luigi's Mansion 3, Destiny 2 and Dragon Quest IX.

Just unlocked the vocation system. This is why I shouldn't be allowed to play rpg's. I'm gonna spend way too much time trying to max out as much as possible.
Am surprised by how good the writing / translation is in this game. It's just such a light hearted experience, puns everywhere. I just met the guy who you have to give the mini medals, I enjoyed that situation.

Are other DQ's like this too? I understand now this one is a bit of an exception, as it has a multiplayer focus and expects you to play it with three others.

AndCallMeCharlie

Played the demo of dq and couldn’t get the hype - it seems very antiquated perhaps this is because I have played divinity 2 and disco elysium back to back

Speedhaak

You think that's antiquated, imagine how I feel playing through Secret Of Mana.

hylian_elf

Like a true gamer, with a big fat smile on your face. Best soundtrack.

Speedhaak

Absolutely.

Djornson

Darksiders 3. It's like Dark Souls without the atmosphere and the mystery and the stamina bar. So really, whats the point?

Djornson

Minit.

I like it!

Moot_Geeza

Was breezing through Skulls of the Shogun and expected to finish it last night but the final stage (?) has decimated my pathetic undead rabble half a dozen times already. Really fucking hard, to the point where I can't see how to force a win.

Top stuff though.

Minnesänger

Nina wrote:

Jumping between Luigi's Mansion 3, Destiny 2 and Dragon Quest IX. Just unlocked the vocation system. This is why I shouldn't be allowed to play rpg's. I'm gonna spend way too much time trying to max out as much as possible. Am surprised by how good the writing / translation is in this game. It's just such a light hearted experience, puns everywhere. I just met the guy who you have to give the mini medals, I enjoyed that situation. Are other DQ's like this too? I understand now this one is a bit of an exception, as it has a multiplayer focus and expects you to play it with three others.

DQs vary but they're often very similar:

1. the writing / translation, especially in the modern ones and remakes, is consistently good.
2. They don't all have job systems. 5 does (I think), 7 does and 9 does. Generally speaking, a DQ game will remove something from the prev game and add a new mechanic. So, they're very similar, but also unique.
3. Other systems are present in games like 8 and 11 - they have set classes but allow you to pour points into certain skills at level up.

JonB

Dragon's Dogma at the moment. It's good fun. But rough around the edges, of course, but it's just the sort of thing I feel like playing right now, and I'm happy to keep plugging away at it for the next couple of weeks.

afgavinstan

Tried the new Gears. I've never been huge on it, maybe my peak was 2 launch weekend, but I've never gotten fully on with that franchises' rhythm. The walky talky bits, the speed, the default reticule speed, the reload mechanism, it all adds up to a soup I can't really swallow for too long.

Ho hum. Can save space on the HDD now. Thanks, Game Pass.

Bob

Completed the first two on Insane in co-op with someone on here.. forget who now.. Clearly not you Gav.

Djornson

I loved Gears 5. But then again i love all of them

Wariospeedwagon

PLAYSTATION VITA

Almost forgot I had one of these! With the Switch out it has lost a little of its coolness, like it seems a lot lower resolution than I remember and games don't look quite as good as I thought. But it really does feel like a premium machine and looks a lot less goofy than my neon Switch.

Except I have a cracked screen! This must have happened in a house move. Oh well. The cost of a repair now is almost as much as a second hand machine would be to buy.

Anyway I'm going to play Persona 4 and Strangers Wraith, and maybe a couple of others. But so far I've just been revisiting Everybody's Golf. Even if it is a bit jaggy and the online no longer exists it still plays a mean game of golf. It's pleasant and bright and it makes me really really want a big Mario Golf on switch.

Moot_Geeza

Mario Golf on Switch is my dream, and Vita was almost my dream machine. So many fantastic little games, I was a latecomer but the Vita was an all-timer for me.

Bob

At this point I’d settle for a pga for switch

Wariospeedwagon

Yeah it's such a slick little machine. Would love to see that rumoured Switch Pro really happen and take a few design cues from it.

And yeah, no excuse for no Switch Mario Golf! It's the perfect fit that needs to happen.

Moot_Geeza

Mario Tennis lacked a few bells and whistles when it arrived, but plenty of content has been added since. Golf could be a nice little earner for dlc packs. Makes sense to me anyway, plus it strikes me as the the sort 'AA' type release they could announce and get on the shelves within a year.

Time_on_my_hands

Started DMC5 last night. A lot of fun - especially after the seriousness of Bloodborne.

I've got to the first 'proper' boss and am getting a bit bashed about. Without too many spoliers, is this game balanced towards spending red orbs on continues? Or should I be pumping them all into upgrades?

I'm playing the devil hunter difficulty and completed dmc 1 and 3 without using continue orbs - so the concept of spending red orbs to continue is new to me and I'm definitely a natural currency miser.

Tempy

I barely used them, Continues fuck with your score, which is rude.

afgavinstan

Which reminds me I really need to start DMC V. Stupid pesky GamePass.

Tempy

If I can be bothered to do one it’ll end up on my GotY list I reckon, which is largely fuelled by the fact I played sweet FA

digi

Tempy wrote:

If I can be bothered to do one it’ll end up on my GotY list I reckon, which is largely fuelled by the fact I played sweet FA

Was gonna say it's not very good and surely you played better games.
Anyway I'm only just on my first part where I can choose who I want to be.
It's just not grabbing me at all though and seems less as good as every other day from memory and I'm not even sure why.

Tempy

No I think DMCV is fucking excellent, but I just haven’t played a lot of the other games this year that might have contested a near perfect DMC game, of which i’ve played two of prior. I tend to like my lists shaken up a little, but this year it’s probably Sekiro, DMCV and Resi 2.

I enjoyed every second of my DMCV playthrough though, Dante in V troubles Bayonetta for the options and fun you can have with him - Royal Guard is a strong enough mechanic to carry a whole game, and he has three other styles to boot. If Sekiro is an exercise in action purity, DMCV is the best kind of excess.

hylian_elf

My only gripe with the game was somewhat weaker 3rd character and the environments.

Tempy

Yeah the environments were naff but also who cares! Royal Guard!

Time_on_my_hands

Tempy wrote:

I barely used them, Continues fuck with your score, which is rude.

So basically just upgrade everything?

Bob

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