Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 2nd)

This week I will be mostly playing

Kirby
ActRaiser

My son is playing Kirby and he’s in love with it, keeps telling us and thanking us lol. He’s also playing the first Five Nights at Freddy’s, he has a FNAF folder on his Switch but there was only one game in it so I downloaded the first one for him and added it for a surprise. I am watching The Hobbit movies on Netflix and we may go see Sonic2 later, hopefully I can get in some more DOOM Eternal DLC this weekend. Have a good one.

Elden ring, I finally got to the academy doors, just need to find a key, I’m going to be playing it for a long time to come, lol.

Kirby is the ideal game to soften the blow of bad gaming news. Also attempting a three heart run on Majoras Mask.

Random assortment of games. Starting the new Kirby, probably finishing up GRIS, some Mario Kart 8 DX and Rhythm Thief, possibly something else.

I'm still playing Atelier Ryza 2 at the moment. I've been busy because of school but I'm on spring break now so I'm looking forward to a relaxing week of gaming. Hopefully I can finish Ryza 2 by the end of the break.

On the switch I will be continuing with fire emblem three houses whi h I've just started the side story DLC do I can recruit the characters into the main game and my god it is HARD. I will also be playing the new Kirby again, did the first World last week and will do another one this weekend, love the little challenges for each level.

On playstation 5 I completed Horizon Forbidden West last night so can now finally move onto Tiny Tina Wonderlands later today, also reached level 47 in Elden Ring last night and onto the 5th area so ant wait to explore that but Im more surprised I've lasted this long albeit thanks to the summoning stones lol

On xbox I've decided to put the series S on for teh first time in 2 months, started playing guardians of the galaxy on gamepass and having a blast so far, will say though that the constant dialogue between the characters whilst traversing can get too much

Elden Ring! Plus finishing a book and picking at the opening minutes of Triangle Strategy.

I think I'm coming up on the end of Kirby and the Forgotten Land's main story (Started world 6 earlier today). I've been having an absolute blast with it! I've gotten all the Waddle Dees and done all the treasure runs up to this point, so I'll be ready to jump straight into whatever postgame content the game has right after finishing the main story.

On other systems, I didn't get in any more time with Axiom Verge or .hack//Infection last week, so it'd be nice to get some of those in. I might slow down a bit on the Switch after I finish Kirby to give some other systems a bit more attention. I tend to just spend a lot of time with my Switch despite having a lot of games on other systems I need to get around to playing...

Definitely Rune Factory 5, but likely other stuff as well - Saints Row 4 (moving on from the recently finished SR3 that was a goddamn masterpiece to the end - if GTA feels like the Simpsons or South Park of video games at times, these two are probably more like Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei thereof! 😄), DQB (where I'm facing a good deal of remodeling after the chapter's max base level turned out to NOT increase base territory - guess I'll have to build up or dig down for more rooms), Solitaire Conspiracy, Xenoblade duo, Immortals and BotW, Bomber Crew and Haven, Bloodstained and Ender Lilies... and that's just on Switch, not counting the usual similarly gluttonous plans for the handhelds (Endless Frontier, RF1, Sudoku Gridmaster, Spirit of Justice and Etrian Odyssey Untold, Fire Emblem and God Eater, maybe even a bit of Monster Hunter Freedom if I remember the goddamn controls).

SMTV for me and a couple of Indies I have been working on

Focusing mainly on Siralim Ultimate (Steam) and a little bit more Death's Door (Switch). But otherwise, it's a Siralim weekend

P.S. Hyper Light Drifter is still one of my favourite indies, period. I ought to be double-dipping that game on Steam sooner than later.

For Switch- Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Fire Emblem Three Houses. In the former, I'm still early in because I haven't had a chance to play it. On the latter, I'm almost done with my third play through. Both are excellent games, for different reasons.

On XSX- Mostly Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Just fought the second sister the second time and learned her identity (which I saw coming, tbh). I plan on playing more of it.
Great game, as well.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Fire emblem awakening on the 3DS. Almost done with the game and it’s great. It’s my first FE game too.

I might take a look at the psnow library now that I have a subscription.

No xbox or switch this weekend.

Mappy-Land on NSO (surprisingly I liked it more than Earthworm Jim 2 which I wasn't feeling)

WarioWare Get it Together, continuing to try to beat all the score missions

Last Stop, keep playing through all the chapters

I played these games for this weekend. 🤓
1. Geminose Switch
2. Dragon Quest Builders 1 PS4

I bought Mary Skelter 2 on a whim and am loving it so far. There is some highly questionable fanservice here and there, but aside from that it's a very solid dungeon crawler that reminds me of Etrian Odyssey.

Alternating that and Rune Factory 5 for now, might get some Ring Fit Adventure in.

I think I am gonna keep playing the Torna DLC

this weekend im gonna finally finish the legend of zelda skyward sword HD after putting it on the shelf for elden ring (which i regret it....)

For Switch my focus returns to MK8 Deluxe and either Triangle Strategy or FE Three Houses. Three Hopes is releasing in less than 3 months so I want to finish off the final paths in Three Houses (did the Golden Deer and Blue Lions paths years ago which leaves the paths connected to Black Eagles) before its launch meanwhile I progressed a decent amount in Triangle Strategy before the MK8 Deluxe DLC launched and would like to return to it.

On the Xbox front, the focus will probably be checking up whether the daily Escape Hive in Gears 5 is one I haven't played yet and FF Origin.

I’m playing Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations, before Capcom retires it from my phone.

Really enjoying it so far - already much better than the second one, and I’m still on the first case.

I’m in love with Kirby and the forgotten land
What a beautiful platformer!
Other then Kirby, I think I’m almost at the end in Skyward Sword so I’m going to try to finish that
Super Mario Galaxy, some Mario kart online races and Hades

Seeing that myself and quite a few others are playing fire emblem three houses just before the new warriors games has got me thinking. For the new warriors game I wonder what route they are going to follow from the main game? (if its a "sequel" like persona strikers was) Or maybe its based on the middle of the story of three houses where all houses are "together" which if that is the case if this has some serious plot points then it would make sense to play this new warriors game when youre half way through three houses?

Or will it be an alternative setting snd story away from the main plot of three houses.

I got the breath of the wild expansion pass 2 days ago and have been having a blast with it so I’m going to be playing that all weekend. Absolutely great expansion to the og game.

I plan to finish up GTA 3 on Switch, may move on to San Andreas next.

For me this weekend:

Kirby
Animal Crossing
Pokémon Legends
and some PC games

Anyone reccomend Rune Factory 5? I watched the misses play 5 minutes last week and it didn't look great (graphics wise and stuttering when leaving buildings) but I like the idea of farming and fighting as usually I get bored of the pure farming games like story of seasons and harvest moon

PS5: Elden Ring, journey 4
Switch: Kirby and the forgotten land

Have a great weekend folks!

I'm 32 hours into Dragon Quest XI after 2 weeks of play, so I'll continue with that. Not really sure how to feel about it. It's pretty good, but will I still have the same feelings when I've put twice as many hours in? Who knows?

Aside from that, I'll play more Kirby and the Forgotten Land with my daughter. We just made it to the 4th world last night, and while she doesn't really have a large interest in video games, she loves playing this one with me.

Currently earthworm Jim 2, more kirby and lego star wars if it turns up today 😄

Finished Hob, what a great game! So probably just some MK8 and maybe some nes/SNES in the switch online as I haven’t played any of the games released for those in probably a year

I finished Earthbound this week (so Nintendo, bring in the official localization of Mother 3, please!) and started Disco Elyseum last night, really impressed and quite confused so far!

Gotta finish my 100% completion of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. And, if the figure RNG is kind to me, I can squeeze in some 8 Deluxe, too.

Should finish Ori and the Blind Forest by the end of the weekend. Tough, a little unfair at times, but great game. Not sure what to take on next. Maybe finish Astral Chain, hasn’t been touched in 9 months, or start one of many RPGs in the backlog. Fire Emblem and Valkyrie 4 are waving at me.

MK8 (new tracks) , Triangle Strategy and Persona Strikers

Hi everyone! Just got a Switch 3 days ago and I already love it (so does my daughter 😁). I already have, like, 45 games on my wishlist but this weekend I'm playing Mario and Rabbids along with GT7 on my PS5. When are some big Nintendo game sales? Cheers!

This weekend I'm trying to love Triangle Strategy. So far I definitely like it, but also it's not something that compels me to play it, so it's complicated

I also bought Dead Cells and whew boy I've stayed away from that one for awhile but I'm excited to jump in

Original Doom with ray tracing which looks really nice, plus some more Kirby with the boy and perhaps get back on Elden Ring

Kirby! Rocket League! Mario Kart!

Happy gaming everyone!

I'm bouncing back and forth between RF5 and Kirby. Kirby is great and RF5 is very good, so I'm happy.

A little Cozy Grove’n and a lotta Skyward Sword’n.

@UltimateOtaku91 Five or six hours into it, I'm still on the fence with RF5. The graphics and overall presentation are definitely not great, but I can get past that if the game is solid. Unfortunately some of the writing in the game is also utter drivel. I wasn't expecting War and Peace, but I did expect some basic competence in worldbuilding from a company that's been doing this for decades. I'm still in the early hours of the game though, haven't really played enough to reach a final verdict yet.

Metroid Prime Trilogy(Wii U), Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Metroid Dread on Hard Mode.

@kateGray how about tunic on Xbox if u have one. Worth playing just for the manual alone! I’m rubbish tho I got lost about halfway through which always always happens to me xxx

@gollumb82 welcome! Hope you guys have a lot of fun

I’ll try to play more Kirby and the FL but will probably devote more time to helping my older kiddo with Little Nightmares as she makes me play through the scarier bits. It’s creepy fun so I don’t mind. 👻
I’m still determined to beat Spelunky someday, so I’ll give that a few more tries, too.

@KateGray Have you played Captain Toad? I played a little on Wii U and keep meaning to go back for the cozy and relaxed storybook puzzling. Maybe it’s a little too goal oriented to chill with, though?
Lego Star Wars is nearly here, too, and hopefully that will be good for some low-key action, collecting, and chuckles. 🙂

Well, on Nintendo Switch, I cleared 3rd chapter in 07 chronicle and completed that chronicle, cleared chronicle "I Love My Sister", and cleared chronicle "Nighttime Void 1". That's all what I've played on Nintendo Switch. On Android, I completed Working UFO(Part Time UFO) and started playing Minecraft with my friends. That's all what I've played on this week. Have a nice gaming weekend, everyone.

@gollumb82 welcome to the magical world of the switch, big things comes in small packages!!! Don't forget to play Xenoblade chronicles, Botw and mario.

After the MH Rise game trial two weeks or so ago got me into my long abandoned copy of MH Generations Ultimate I'm still hunting every day, logged in over 35 hrs now and completed the 2-stars quest. Looking forward to exploring new areas this weekend.

@AmplifyMJ
Thanks! I can already tell that I will have to pry the Switch away from my daughter on most days 😁
@Rpg-lover
Thank you! Already got them on my wishlist. First time having a Nintendo console so I feel like a child in a candy store 😉

This weekend is all about that old school gaming, as I started the morning off with Tetris Attack, just a great puzzle game. I also plan on playing some Earthworm Jim 2 via Nintendo Switch Online as well.

Nearing the end of Elden Ring! But I don’t see my self putting it down until Sunbreak comes out in June. We also pulled out Mario Party Superstars for a quick 10 turn game last night & it still took an hour to complete ! That game needs more boards. Lastly some before bed Tetris 99 and catching my last 20 Pokémon in Legends Arceus ever so slowly

So far, played a few online races of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Want to start playing Mario Kart a bit more as my birthday is next week, and I'm hoping for an eShop card to get the new DLC.

On the PC side of things, probably some Wing Commander Academy or Smurfs Mission Vileaf, whichever I'm in the mood for. Maybe Privateer 2 since I did pick it up during a recent GOG sale.

Hoping to playing these, but plans could change.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Been really getting into it. Trying to finish the games before Xenoblade Chronicles 3 comes out in September.

Having finished up triangle strategy the other day, I needed something to start up before MLB and chrono cross. I didn't want to jump into a big game so I chose Aria of Sorrow.

I've also been trying to get back into deaths door but it's increasingly becoming frustrating. I've decided to shelve it. I might also start up another smaller title like deltarune ch1.

@kategray Did you ever play A Short Hike? It’s a very charming, low-key game with a lot of Animal Crossing vibes, but the NPC interactions have elements of Stardew, and the emphasis on exploration and discovery is a trait it shares with Outer Wilds (though that comparison’s a bit of a stretch, to be honest). I was pleasantly surprised by how much there was to see in such a decidedly small game; I beat it in a lazy two hours, but I definitely didn’t do everything I could have. It’s totally worth the time if you’re looking for a self-paced, low-commitment game with fun characters and charm for days.

Rayman Origins (Vita) - Almost done with Jibberish Jungle.

Mahjong by Microsoft (Android) - Just dailies and challenge packs levels.

ExZeus 2 (Windows Phone) - The leaderboard isn't uploading anymore, but I'm still trying for high scores anyways.

More Elden Ring on PS4, and still working through Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy on Switch. Also finally picked up Starlink as was on sale for £12 or so. I'm really impressed with the scope of the game and fun to play as Star Fox, even if the resolution is a bit soft on my Switch Lite.

Not sure what's up, but I've been in a bit of a gaming funk. I have no problem playing games on weekends, but I've had little desire to game during the week. Kinda wondering if I'm experiencing a bit of burnout.

I have a fairly busy weekend, though some of today's plans are up in the air. Hoping to wrap up Kirby's Dream Land 2 on the 3DS VC this morning, then I might dive into more Age of Calamity. Also more Pokemon Brilliant Diamond here and there; I'm almost to Veilstone City and also need to pick up the item for Darkrai...though it'll be awhile before I meet the criteria to do the in-game event.

Have a great weekend!

I'm not sure how much I'll get to play this weekend but I'll try to continue Final Fantasy VIII and maybe a little bit of Super Castlevania IV.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Atelier Ryza 2, Mario Party Superstars and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

@gollumb82 wish to be you! Can't even imagine the fun you will have with all the exclusive titles already out.. damnnn!!! What a time to be that child inside🥰🥰 for you.

@kateGray if you haven't already you could try Littlewood. It's kinda Stardew Lite and admittedly it fizzles out quicker, but while it lasts it prompts the same compulsive play. I got a good 20 hours of solid fun out of it

I'm playing Elden Ring, because there are no other games, right now.

NINJA APPROVED

I got Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, finally! So I'm playing that.

@Rpg-lover
Indeed 😁 I only wish the prices of games were lower, but I'll wait for some discounts and probably spend a small fortune then 😉

On Switch playing through GTA: Vice City, some Mario Kart 8 online (still waiting for a few new courses to show up in online selection). Had a little go of EarthWorm Jim 2 on NSO and wow, it’s a tough game, dunno how I beat it so easily as a kid!

On PC I’m trying to finish Final Fantasy VII Remake

@Donutsavant I bought Dead Cells last week having stayed away from the whole ‘rogue’ genre, but I played it all this morning and after some initial frustration it had me hooked for just one more attempt...

@gollumb82 I was just about to say, part of me is very jealous of being able to experience a Nintendo system for the very first time! Hope you enjoy.

@gollumb82 check that wish list regularly! My wife got me a £15 eShop card and with a bit of patience I was able to make it just about stretch to Limbo, Inside and the DOOM Eternal expansion pass! Don’t forget to redeem any gold points on physical purchases, and digital points will take care of themselves, hopefully soon you’ll have enough to get essentially a free game or two. Put games on the wish list, and check it regularly, that’s my advice 😊

Heading out of town this Sunday, so I won’t be playing as much Banjo Kazooie. I do plan to play more Capcom Beat em Up collection and maybe start Gunman Clive 2.

Me:

• Slay the Spire (steam) - Trying to beat the Corrupted Heart (too difficult oh god)
• WarioWare Get it Together (Switch) - Trying to beat the Wario Cup Challenges (toooo difficult, ohhh goddd)
• Soulcalibur VI (steam) - Trying to beat Libra of Soul with "bad path" to get the last achievement. It´s easy. That´s my third Libra of Soul character i created. Now a Ivy-Based character. Last one was Seung-Mina based character. I feel i´m almost invencible online using this character (985 wins, 11 losses), but this Ivy character i´m still a baby crying player (37 wins, 88 losses). Niiiiiiiiiiiiiceeeeeeeeeeee. Love a big challenge! LOL

Wife:

• Binding of Isaac Repentance (as ever) (steam) ....572 hours, 247/637 achievements.

Me and my Wife together:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, battle mode (as ever) (Switch)....we play it everyday.

@gollumb82 absolutely, the prices are high. Well you will get there, just take your precious time!! One at a time.

I beat Kirby and loved it, so I’m trying to 100% it. I’ll also be making my way through high rank in monster hunter rise. Have a great weekend everybody!

@gollumb82 Be sure to get Splatoon 2, Kirby, and if you are up for a challenge and are willing to put in work and research from outside sources, monster hunter rise. What a great time to get a switch! Have fun!

@Rpg-lover
I'm going to take my time, but I must say that as much as I liked indies on Game Pass I can feel they make way more sense on Switch (already got State of Mind which I loved on my XSX when I had it).
@AmplifyMJ
Thanks for the great tips! I must say I love the idea of points earned for purchases 🙂 I wish Sony or MS did that as well.
@Ravio18
It's my first Nintendo system and my first handheld ever so I'm in uncharted territory 😉 Gotta say that I used to think handhelds are not worth it due to the dumbed down experience that they offer. Not so with the Switch from what I can tell (except for the biggest titles like Dying Light, Doom Eternal and such). I'm still in shock that Witcher 3 is available on the Switch and works so well. As for Monster Hunter, I've never played it but until you mentioned the title I thought you were talking about Dark Souls 😉

@gollumb82 the switch is an indie juggernaut, indies are surely at home here. With hundreds of indies available on the eshop you can't help but admire the portable nature of the switch. Never a dull moment.

@KateGray You've received some worthy responses already, but here goes: have you played Gorogoa? It's a puzzle game with a "big" (well, an integrated) story told wordlessly, where you go at your own pace. Unless you find puzzles stressful, of course.

@Zuljaras Thanks for posting that image. Those two NES games will test your patience, but are quite rewarding. "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles"... yet another British cultural particularity 🤣

@gollumb82 oh yeah. That makes sense. Monster hunter rise was built for the switch in mind, so it runs/looks really good. I’d say it is in the top 3 best looking switch games, and being able to play such a huge game on the go is incredible. I would get into a few other games before monster hunter but If/when you do get it. It is incredible. Just make sure you get rise and not generations ultimate, that one is really hard to get into.

@gollumb82 I have Wolf2, Quake and every single DOOM available on Switch, my favourite being DOOM 2016. I thought it and Eternal were incredible on Switch. Granted I haven’t experienced them on any other platform though, but I loved every second of them.

@Ravio18
I haven't considered MHR up until now, but based on your feedback I'll add it to my wishlist. Thanks! 👍
@AmplifyMJ
I've got my PS5 for the heavy-hitters but I don't pay excessive attention to graphics. The biggest draw of the Switch for me is the abiliy to play great games on the go. Something I need due to my work-life balance leaning more towards work lately, unfortunately. Long story short, I'll gladly play even slightly dumbed down versions of AAA+ titles on the Switch if they're available.

@Snatcher me too! throw on the group password 'SEEKERS' in allcaps and if you ever coop you might summon me

Going thru to 100% Kirby and the Forgotten Land!

@gollumb82 I promise I will stop bugging you after this, but seriously, there has never been a better time to get a switch it is an incredible system and I am so glad you got one. Have a great weekend!

@KateGray if you're after something with a meaty story and are a fan of JRPG's then you can't go past Dragon Quest XI and Xenoblade (1 or 2... 1 is a great and 2 is... very anime?). As for chilled casual stuff I second the above comment on Captain Toad! Paper Mario Origami King is also another fun one with a fabulous story - hope you find something that you enjoy x

I'm currently playing through Elden Ring on PS5 and loving it but I'm sure it's not for everyone ~ 11/10 game though

@handyboots ok, I will remember that.

@Ravio18
You're not bugging me 🙂 If anything, I'm really impressed with the welcome I received here and I appreciate all the tips/feedback. Thank you and have a great weekend as well!

My brother got to TTYD first( we just split the cost of the game and the GameCube) so I will probably start up super paper Mario again.

I am playing BOTW, Animal Crossing, and Super Mario Odyssey.

I'm gonna continue my slow playthrough of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, there's no need to rush it if I'm enjoying my time with it.
Other than Kirby, I'm going through the unlockable Metroid in Metroid: Zero Mission as well as trying to get different endings in the remake itself. Drill Dozer will also get some attention. I'm at the end of the still confusingly named Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, so might as well finish what I started.

I’m currently replaying Portal 2 on my Xbox 360.

@UltimateOtaku91 same thoughts with 5. If you haven't yet, give Rune Factory 4 a try.

I'm putting all my energy into Boot Hill Heroes and also dabbling a bit with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Playing last story on Wii

Ittle Dew 2+ on Switch, mostly.

Answering 2 questions at once, I'm playing Superliminal, and it's kind of story-oriented, but it's definitely clever, @KateGray. Think Portal meets Inception. So perhaps it fits one and a half of your criteria. It's kinda cozy in that you go back to bed at the end of each level, haha. And there is no combat.

Donut County is also cozy and somewhat narrative-oriented, although short. It's a creative take on the Katamari Damacy formula. It starts out not seeming very clever but gradually gets there.

I've been sick this weekend (probably minor covid) so I haven't been able to do much of anything (though I'm a bit better atm), but for the week I've been absolutely hooked on Rimworld on Steam, kind of an survival/simulation/resource management thing with insane layers of depth and customizations. It's been an absolute blast.

Dungeon Encounters, already 20 hours in and got to the 50th floor.Very addicting game, but some new mechanics seem very unfair, so we will see if I will continue to the end.

I have been playing Torchlight 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, both of which are being played on PS4 Pro. And both of them for the first time. Fantastic experiences if I do say so myself. Forgot how much I loved dungeon crawlers with the first game in my post, and Horizon's main character Aloy, is instantly likable and you want to see her succeed in life. Both games I am glad I am playing. Torchlight 2 in coop with my brother has already been so fun. We only play that game together.

NFS Hot Pursuit and R Type Dimensions Ex was my weekend!

Thanks for the recs, everyone (I don't want to tag you all so I hope you see this!)

I've already played most of the games that were recommended — Tunic's brilliant; Gorogoa, Paper Mario, Captain Toad, and LEGO Star Wars are all very good, but not quite the meaty-life-sim thing I'm looking for; and I finished Short Hike and Littlewood already!

However, I gave up on DQ11 not that far in, so maybe that's what I go back to. I've also been told that Dragon Quest Builders is good... Oh, and I need to play Superliminal. I've owned it for AGES at this point 😅