Shadows of Chernobyl really sets the tone and story. Call of Pripyat is easily the best, good open world and memorable characters Clear Sky is the weakest… clearly inspired by team based shotters.
I’d probably buy Call of Pripyat. Then if you like it… Shadows of Chernobyl.
Just played through the entire trilogy on Xbox! Love this games… but they are still a buggy mess. I also can’t imagine trying to read the tiny text handheld… Regardless… I’d love a cartridge with the trilogy on it. Looking forward to Heart of Chornobyl
I love me some Red Art Games. So yeah… my days go stolen for the 10th time. Thanks US DoD, AT&T, and Target. More reason to keep my identity monitoring services.
It’d be nice to get some Nintendo exclusives at Summer Game Fest. It’s a fun dopamine hit when you can plan what to play on ALL of your consoles in a short time period. Variety is the spice of life!
Btw what’s with all this negativity towards Geoff? We wouldn’t have an E3 fill in or a Game Awards without him
I remember being blown away by Rise of the Triad in 5th grade. God mode… holy moly. And if you gibbed someone their eyeball fell across the screen?!? lol good times
Maybe I’m in the minority… but I think this game is just… pretty good.
Love Ollie, but it’s not a contender for Game of the Year or even close!
I’m about 5 hours in and it’s a fun, but too luck based rogue lite.
The graphics are not great, it’s hard to tell the difference between spades and clubs in handheld.
The theme doesn’t quite stick the landing. It’s supposed to be a sinister haunted version of 5 card stud but never really goes through with it. Maybe some more music changes, screen changes, or that main joker card playing more of a narrator role would remedy that.
The game NEEDS a plot. Why am I playing these poker hands to beat point thresholds?
Overall… it’s fun. Fun as in I’ll play an a round while on the toilet or as an appetizer before I dig into my real game for the night.
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Re: The Original 'Stalker' Trilogy Is Launching On Switch This Halloween
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Shadows of Chernobyl really sets the tone and story.
Call of Pripyat is easily the best, good open world and memorable characters
Clear Sky is the weakest… clearly inspired by team based shotters.
I’d probably buy Call of Pripyat. Then if you like it… Shadows of Chernobyl.
Re: The Original 'Stalker' Trilogy Is Launching On Switch This Halloween
Great! I’ve played all 3 and LOVE THEM.
But… even on the Xbox release, years after they originally came out… they were still a buggy mess…
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
Beat the first rift! About 1.5 hours in. I think it’s a 7 out of 10.
It’s charming and unique. Although I’m not sure I think the echo ability is strong enough to warrant an entire game based around it.
The game also kinda has a been there, done that feel.
Could just be me though… I’ve played every Zelda.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th September)
I’ll be going to BURNING MAN!!! ….i mean playing the Grand Festival
Re: 'STALKER: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy' Shoots Onto Switch This November
Just played through the entire trilogy on Xbox! Love this games… but they are still a buggy mess. I also can’t imagine trying to read the tiny text handheld…
Regardless… I’d love a cartridge with the trilogy on it. Looking forward to Heart of Chornobyl
Re: Rumour: More Evidence Of 'MySims' Switch Revival Surfaces Online
I remember just being disappointed “My Sims” wasn’t “The Sims” back when it came out
Re: Valkyria Chronicles Remastered Scores A Limited Run Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
I’m part of the problem…. I ordered one.
LRG did a good job on this one, LOVE the flag, medal, tank, and book cover.
But man… do we need a plush? I’m a 37 year old man child.
I also wish LRG would up their card board quality game. The thickness isn’t where it needs to be
Re: 'Lost In Random: The Eternal Die' Revealed As A Roguelite Action Game
Nice! I really enjoyed Lost in Random (I beat it… which means something)
I’m cool with the rogue lite aspect….
But… the board game stuff and camera perspective has me worried.
Re: Dave The Diver Gets Even More Crossovers With mxmtoon, Balatro, Potion Craft
Dave the Diver felt like it overstayed its welcome, I clocked in at over 25 hours and was pretty burn out…
But time cures all and these DLC look pretty cool! I’ve yet to visit Godzilla!
…what’s the deal with the Balatro DLC? It looks like you’re just playing Balatro in DtD
Re: Lost In Cult Is Launching A Huge Book On The History Of Grasshopper Manufacture
Looks cool! But boy… price of admission is way to high
Re: Book Review: Perfect Organism - A Must-Read For Fans Of Alien: Isolation
Kinda funny this wasn’t a “Boss Fight Book”
Re: Random: Can Balatro Run DOOM? Yep, It Seems It Can
“They spent so much time wondering if they could… they didn’t stop to ask if they should”
Jeff Goldbloom - Jurassic Park
Re: Red Art Games Has Fallen Victim To A Significant Cyberattack
I love me some Red Art Games. So yeah… my days go stolen for the 10th time. Thanks US DoD, AT&T, and Target. More reason to keep my identity monitoring services.
Re: Lunark Developer's Next Game Is A Bite-Sized Take On Link's Awakening
Wow, seems to borrow a little too much inspiration…
Re: Best Persona Games On Switch And Nintendo Systems
Persona 5 Táctica is waaaaay too high on this list. Easily the worst one. The final world feels like an unfinished afterthought!
Re: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Seems To Be Teasing A New Job Class
Holy moly. This has to be the most overpriced collectors edition I’ve ever seen.
…you only get acrylic figures? I mean the outer box is cool…but even if it was 50% off I’d still have to think about it
Re: Talking Point: Is Summer Game Fest Really Missing Nintendo's Presence?
It’d be nice to get some Nintendo exclusives at Summer Game Fest. It’s a fun dopamine hit when you can plan what to play on ALL of your consoles in a short time period. Variety is the spice of life!
Btw what’s with all this negativity towards Geoff? We wouldn’t have an E3 fill in or a Game Awards without him
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Define 'Retro'?
With this logic, Breath of the Wild will be considered retro in 3 years
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (1st June)
Just started chapter 6 on Dave the Diver,
Rounding up all the last eggs in Animal Well
And started Act 6 in Diablo 4.
Hopefully finishing these games this week!
Re: Poll: So, What Are Your First Impressions Of LEGO's Zelda 'Great Deku Tree' Set?
I think it’s pretty cool… but who wants to display this and has the room for it?
Re: Talking Point: Which Games Were Just The Perfect Length?
Just rolled credits on Animal Well! A solid 6 hours. Love games when they end… but don’t.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Celebrates First Anniversary With Special Artwork
The first time you jump from the sky through a chasm into the depths.
Re: Star Wars Day Switch eShop Sale, Up To 75% Off Multiple Games
Wish Dark Forces had a deeper discount
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
How about some of that Dragon Quest 3 remake?
Re: 'NetherWorld' Brings Deliciously Dark Storytelling To Switch In 2025
Supported the kickstarter in 2018!
….completely forgot about this.
Re: Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition Receives Cross-Platform Multiplayer Update
I remember being blown away by Rise of the Triad in 5th grade. God mode… holy moly. And if you gibbed someone their eyeball fell across the screen?!? lol good times
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th April)
Picked up the STALKER trilogy on Xbox, so I’ve been playing through the excellent (and extremely janky) Shadow of Chernobyl.
On the Switch I’m enjoying Read Only Memories 2064 and Princess Peach Showtime
Re: Back Page: 'NL Destinations' Presents The Best Vacation Locales On Switch
I’ve always wanted to visit the dungeon in Moero Crystal H
Re: Random: Japanese Police Officer Gets Slapped Wrist For Playing Switch On Duty
Well it seems he was a repeat offender. 10 times?!? The worst part seems to be the lack of respect for his superiors telling him to stop.
At least he wasn’t sitting in his patrol car wasting tax dollars.
Honestly it doesn’t seem too bad if he was just answering phones and playing when it was quiet (a quick hit of the home button)
Re: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Tops Amazon's 'Best-Sellers' Chart As Pre-Orders Sell Out (US)
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th March)
Finally jumped back into Tears of the Kingdom after taking a 6 month break (harder than I thought it’d be, I did put in 60 hours before)
Also 7 hours into the delightful “Cult of the Lamb”
Re: El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron HD Remaster Finally Lands On Switch Next Month
And limited Run will ship my copy in 3 years
Re: Review: Balatro (Switch) - Devilishly Compelling Cardplay, And A Clear GOTY Contender
Maybe I’m in the minority… but I think this game is just… pretty good.
Love Ollie, but it’s not a contender for Game of the Year or even close!
I’m about 5 hours in and it’s a fun, but too luck based rogue lite.
The graphics are not great, it’s hard to tell the difference between spades and clubs in handheld.
The theme doesn’t quite stick the landing. It’s supposed to be a sinister haunted version of 5 card stud but never really goes through with it. Maybe some more music changes, screen changes, or that main joker card playing more of a narrator role would remedy that.
The game NEEDS a plot. Why am I playing these poker hands to beat point thresholds?
Overall… it’s fun. Fun as in I’ll play an a round while on the toilet or as an appetizer before I dig into my real game for the night.
…But that’s as far as it goes.
Re: Talking Point: What DS & 3DS Games Would You Still Like To See On Switch?
Or maybe Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball
Re: Talking Point: What DS & 3DS Games Would You Still Like To See On Switch?
No love for Dillon’s Rolling Western?!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17th)
Made it to the third kingdom in Persona 5 Tactica! Kinda losing steam though
Other than that I’m about three hours into The Last Campfire
Re: Random: Ash Ketchum's OG Voice Actor Reflects On "Devastating" Moment She Was Fired
Why were so many comments censored on this article?
Re: Random: Former Nintendo Employees Kit & Krysta Share Their Initial Reaction To Palworld
@Troopage Thsnks for the resume update, Kit.
Re: Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 Xbox, Bethesda And Activision Blizzard Employees
Ok 1,900 people fired does look bad… but let’s not forget there was just a merger. So combining both companies means many redundant positions!
These people who are being layed off are most likely Human Resources, Finance, and in house Legal.
Re: Random: Former Nintendo Employees Kit & Krysta Share Their Initial Reaction To Palworld
Kit and Krista were never in the inner circle… they are just PR people…
Re: Poll: How Often Do You Trade-In Your Switch Games?
People really don’t give Game Stop enough credit! (That’s a pun)
But after the eBay final value fee, shipping charges, and the cost of buying packaging… you get about the same monetary value at GameStop.
…AND GameStop buys all your shovelware that would never sell on eBay.
Just saying.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13th)
Just finished Super Mario Wonder!
Finally went back to Starfield and finished the UC Vanguard quest line (which was brilliant)
Other than that I’m a few hours into “For the Vast Future”
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two RPG Classics Next Week
Cool! It’s really just Part 1 and Part 2.
Transfer of data can be accomplished with a password
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 6th)
I am always over extended!
Currently focusing on FAR Changing Tides.
I’ve also got a few hours into Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, and Persona 5 Tactica
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Ports We'd Love To See In 2024
I just want Grand Theft Auto 5 and Alpha Protocol. Seems reasonable to me!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 9th)
Just wrapped up the Phantom Liberty expansion of Cyberpunk, it was great.
Now it’s time to wrap up Super Mario Wonder, Tears of the Kingdom, and Sonic Superstars!
Re: The Game Awards 2023: Where And When To Watch The Game Awards
What’s all this hate? I always really enjoy the Game Awards
Re: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Is Seemingly Going Physical In North America Too
Think US retailers are getting copies?
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Nintendo GOTY At Golden Joystick Awards 2023
God peered from the heavens and claimed their will only be 3 comments.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Nintendo GOTY At Golden Joystick Awards 2023
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