Topic: What Game(s) are You Currently Playing?

After finishing Cross Code quite satisfied i will now move on to 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim with great expectations

@Ralizah I agree, both on how the twin games hold up and regarding Darm Tower. XD I feel like Falcom got a bit lazy with the last 3-4 floors.

I loved Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana enough that I've decided to gradually play the rest of the series...minus Kefin since it isn't officially localized (Might watch a YT playthrough of that; I'm told it's fairly short). I'm trying to mostly adhere to the story path over on Digital Emelas from here on out, though I'll unfortunately have to skip Memories of Celceta until 1. I get a better PC, 2. I finally cave and buy a PS4, or 3. It comes to the Switch. 1 being the most likely unless 3 is a surprise announcement in the next few months.

Currently playing:

Sunbreak - Great expansion so far loving the QoL updates and combat improvements.
Difficulty isn't that much of a step up so far but I'm still early in so it'll hopefully get harder.

SMT 4 - I played this a few years ago but I lost all my save data on it turning me off from playing the game. It was only recently the mood the play the game came to me randomly and I been playing it now for the past few days. It won't be long now til I surpass my old save.

@Tyranexx Celceta should run on basically anything released in the last decade or so. What sort of computer are you using, if you don't mind me asking?

I've not played Ys Origin yet, but The Oath in Felghana is a TON of fun. A truly gigantic improvement over the remasters of the first two games. It reminds me of something like Super Metroid in the way that it packs a really satisfying adventure into a relatively brief playtime.

It still seems weird to me that Ys IV takes place chronologically before the third game.

Hmm, Ys Memories of Celcetta certainly should run on almost anything, @Tyranexx .... If you want to tell us what the problem with it is, we'll see if we can help?

Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction PS3
I have reached chapter 3 at Wyoming.

It was very very unusual for me to play games that never have interest before nor even care but suddenly from my curiosity lead to play this game.
I personally don't have much interest with Ben 10 franchises, I have ever watched the series on Cartoon Network but only the earlier seasons. I played this game not because I like the franchise, but i saw a decent potential from the gameplay aspect, something that decent enough to play and stepping a little bit from my comfort zone.

HOLY **** KAZUMA IS AN ABSOLUTE SAVAGE.

(also OH MY GOD THEIR THEME IS BEAUTIFUL)

@Fizza I've held my tongue until now, but Kazuma's prosecutor theme is my favorite one in the series.

On the topic of Ace Attorney, I just picked up the Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam, and it has been excellent so far. I have never played any game in the series before and I heard this one was a good starting point, so I decided to give it a shot. The characters so far are super interesting, the way you look for clues and evidence is really fun, and the way you interact with characters is super engaging.

Right now, I'm only on the case involving Redd White, but I'm almost finished with that one. It has been a ton of fun slowly making people crack over time. If the game keeps this momentum or gets even better, I think I will be in for a super fun time.

@StarPoint

Glad you're enjoying it so far! I remember going into it with the most basic of expectations (I only knew it as ha ha funny objection game) and being almost immediately blindsided with the twists and turns it took. I won't spoil anything because that's the fun of AA (not knowing where the story's going), but all I'll say is that the last two cases are some of the best in the entire series (with the last case being my personal all time favourite)

@StarPoint AA1 gets way better in the final two cases, and it's far from the best game in the series.

And yeah, you'll ideally want to play the games in order. They form a large, connected universe with returning characters, story threads that reappear in later games, etc.

Do you own a 3DS? The second trilogy is still available digitally on that platform, and they go for relative peanuts in sales. Although hopefully a second HD trilogy collection is in the cards from Capcom soon.

@Ralizah I do not own a 3DS, just a Switch and PC. I just got the first Trilogy on Steam. I’ll probably wait for Capcom to make a 2nd HD trilogy if that ever happens. Once I beat this trilogy, though, should I just move on to TGAA Chronicles?

@StarPoint Might as well. It's a spinoff that's almost completely disconnected from the main series. You don't need to know anything about the second trilogy to fully appreciate TGAA duology.

The first trilogy sold nicely, so I'd be surprised if the other games were never ported.

@Ralizah Alright, thanks!

@StarPoint Trust me, once you're done with the original trilogy: you're gonna want to meet the absolute legend that is Herlock Sholmes.

@Fizza Hmm, Herlock Sholmes, Sholmes Herlock, HA! Inspector Clouseau

@Fizza You have now received my attention

HOLY MOTHER OF MIA WHAT IS HAPPENING ANYMORE!?

I had like a big theory about this case and everything that has just gone straight out the window. This game is bonkers.

@Ralizah, @BruceCM I currently use a mid-end 64-bit Dell Inspiron 5567 with an Intel i7 chip and 8 GB RAM. I bought it in late 2017. My main concern would be if it could handle the graphics since it isn't a dedicated gaming rig. I haven't really had issues with older games, but I'm careful with anything I deem too graphically intense or modern. The Steam specs and Can You RUN It both seem to suggest I'll have issues.

@Ralizah Glad to learn that The Oath In Felghana is a fun time! I've heard the games that use the Napishtim engine are a lot like top down Zelda games, which are my forte. I've heard the games didn't become longer in length until Ys VII and up. No idea as to why the series chronology is that way, other than I think it has to do with in-game references including Adol's age.

Well, it isn't the i7 that's the problem, @Tyranexx .... Dells are generally pretty good but presumably, not being a 'gaming' machine, it's the graphics card? Should have guessed you'd looked into it well already, lol