Slay the Spire is excellent. Got it as a free PS+ game without knowing what to expect. What a game. Honestly, I think, as a game, it is better than Hades.
I have finished the game with all the original characters, just started to learn the Watcher which is indeed pretty complex.
Hard to pick a favorite as they all have been hilarious to play when getting the deck right. From few hundred damage per turn with the Kindred and the Silent to couple of hundreds of shields with Defect. When it works, it is just wonderful.
Got it on PS4 but it is truly excellent fun in splitscreen co-op. Nothing original but it does it's thing bloody well and is just insanely entertaining.
I am in my third game atm and this is absolutely wonderful. Spent my first game studying the possibilities and tech trees and then won my second game with religious victory. Now going for domination.
I'm still playing on the third lowest difficulty but will be pumping it up if this game goes will.
I have 81 shrines, I'm not peeking this guide quite yet - except maybe to see how many shrines there is in particular areas. That helps with the search.
Won't have an effect on my plans. Other than I am personally waiting for the Switch version while my kids are getting Sun & Moon for Christmas. My original plan was to start it now.
I am still playing but the game should stay rewarding after 100 or so caught Pokemons. At lvl 23 I should be able to catch more rare Pokemons more frequently, get more better Pokeballs from Pokestops and more 10 km eggs. These are some fundamental design flaws in otherwise entertaining game. The game should evolve with the player level instead of staying pretty much the same.
Probably getting Deus Ex this Friday since I got three premium vouchers stashed up (not trying to brag or anything) and Phoenix Wright after that is done. But could also be vice versa.
Besides the violence, the most off-putting thing about Rockstar games is the occasionally piss-poor storytelling. I actually drove 30 km to the nearest town to get my hands on a cheap copy of GTA IV. I was wowed for a day, then poored the next 20 or whatever it took me finish the game. And I finished solely on a principle.
Violence is a poor and a bit too easy solution to a plot. How about blackmail? A con? But yeah, those should really be thought out and planned carefully - but a torture scene can be written in few minutes. And it's ballsy! (No, it's not.)
GTA IV went on and on, the plot vaporized just like Red Dead Redemption's trip to Mexico and after that, the multilple endings. Or just like L.A. Noire's (yes, they only produced it) amateurish decision to change protagonist on the last leg of the game. From which writing guide that idea came from?
A bigger map and more violent approach doesn't make game interesting to me. I know I would be again wowed by GTA V's map and would gladly drive around for a while but then the boredom would come just like in Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed 3. And many other open-world game.
An excellent article, it's nice to hear something else than the praise Rockstar is getting. This restores some of the credibility of the console review sites, so thank you for that.
I have played only four Zelda games: Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Phantom Hourglass and Skyward Sword. I liked TP a lot, Skyward Sword, for some reason, I did not finish, it didn't appeal to me, but Wind Waker is just an amazing game. I don't know whether to buy it since I've played it twice already but at least anybody who hasn't played it before is obliged to do so.
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Re: Backlog Club: Slay The Spire Part Two - A Tale Of Frustration, Obsession, And Poison
Slay the Spire is excellent. Got it as a free PS+ game without knowing what to expect. What a game. Honestly, I think, as a game, it is better than Hades.
I have finished the game with all the original characters, just started to learn the Watcher which is indeed pretty complex.
Hard to pick a favorite as they all have been hilarious to play when getting the deck right. From few hundred damage per turn with the Kindred and the Silent to couple of hundreds of shields with Defect. When it works, it is just wonderful.
Re: Soapbox: The Era Of Rock Band, Guitar Hero And Plastic Instruments Was Silly But Special
Still playing Rock Band 4 on PS4 weekly. And will continue playing on PS5.
Re: New Pokémon Snap's First Major Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I have to get back to it after I've finished all the other stuff I'm playing. Great Ace Attorney and Nocturne. Snap was good fun!
Re: Capcom Wants To Know If You Would Buy More Great Ace Attorney Games
Only the ones Shu Takumi is involved in making.
Re: Video: 13 Exciting New Games Coming to Nintendo Switch In July
Too many. Ace Attorney, Neo, YS 9, MH Stories 2 and Cris Tales. Pretty sure I'll be getting them all. I need a new SD card.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster File Size Revealed
I'm interested but I don't know if it is frustratingly hard like some say it is - and like some older jrpgs can be.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 20th)
Ryza 2 and Fuser with some Rock Band 4.
Re: Rumour: Is A Tomb Raider Collection Coming To Nintendo Switch?
Tomb Raider 2 was the best of the original games, no clue how it holds up now. Probably not too well but I'd be curious to find out.
Tbh, Tomb Raider is at the best it has even been in the first two games of the reboot trilogy. The 3rd game was pretty abysmal.
Re: No Link Between Violent Video Games And Violent Behaviour, Says American Psychological Association
Mass-shootings keep happening because there's too much guns easily available. And I don't even need to arrange a study to arrive to that conclusion.
Re: Review: Darksiders Genesis - Thrillingly Visceral Action Tempered Slightly By Performance Woes
Got it on PS4 but it is truly excellent fun in splitscreen co-op. Nothing original but it does it's thing bloody well and is just insanely entertaining.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Christmas? (Special Edition 2019)
Civ VI with the DLC packs will take a good chunk of my time. In addition some local co-op.
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th August (North America)
Buying Astral Chain tomorrow. Also I can recommend Agent A having played it on android. Terrific puzzle game.
Re: The First DLC Pack For Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Releases This September
@CaPPa there's a new story and supposedly new game mode(s).
Re: Review: Sid Meier's Civilization VI - Conquer The World On The Move In This Superb Port
I am in my third game atm and this is absolutely wonderful. Spent my first game studying the possibilities and tech trees and then won my second game with religious victory. Now going for domination.
I'm still playing on the third lowest difficulty but will be pumping it up if this game goes will.
And the "one more turn" syndrome is severe.
Re: Video: The Second Episode Of Civilization VI's 'How To' Switch Series Is Here
I hope hotseat multiplayer will be there. A guaranteed buy for me.
Re: Review: Snake Pass (Switch eShop)
Up to level 8 now. Still as captivated as I was when I started. Absolutely brilliant game.
I have collected everything before going to the next level. Some coins can be really tough but I love the challenge.
Re: Video: Splatoon 2 Trailers Show Off Weapons for Global Testfire Event
@invictus4000 is your lan adapter compatible? I have ugreen adapter from Amazon and works great.
Re: Guide: All The Shrine Locations In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
I have 81 shrines, I'm not peeking this guide quite yet - except maybe to see how many shrines there is in particular areas. That helps with the search.
Re: Rumour: New Version of Pokémon Sun And Moon, Pokémon Stars, Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
Won't have an effect on my plans. Other than I am personally waiting for the Switch version while my kids are getting Sun & Moon for Christmas. My original plan was to start it now.
Re: Video: Former Nintendo Software Technology Staffer Shares Design Insights Via New Channel
What a terrific idea! Followed.
Re: Pokémon GO Has Lost 79 Percent of its Paying Population
I am still playing but the game should stay rewarding after 100 or so caught Pokemons. At lvl 23 I should be able to catch more rare Pokemons more frequently, get more better Pokeballs from Pokestops and more 10 km eggs. These are some fundamental design flaws in otherwise entertaining game. The game should evolve with the player level instead of staying pretty much the same.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th October (Europe)
Probably getting Deus Ex this Friday since I got three premium vouchers stashed up (not trying to brag or anything) and Phoenix Wright after that is done. But could also be vice versa.
Re: Review: Sonic Lost World (Wii U)
Good review. Well argumented. Much better than IGN.
Re: TT Games Reveals Some New Characters in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Lego City Undercover was brilliant, Lego Lord of the Rings was very, very good so yes, I'm getting this. For kids!
Re: Batman: Arkham Origins Will Be Cheaper on Wii U
Okay, if it gets belivable and good reviews, I'll get it now. That's a good gesture from WB.
Re: Soapbox: Why Grand Theft Auto V Isn't For Me
Besides the violence, the most off-putting thing about Rockstar games is the occasionally piss-poor storytelling. I actually drove 30 km to the nearest town to get my hands on a cheap copy of GTA IV. I was wowed for a day, then poored the next 20 or whatever it took me finish the game. And I finished solely on a principle.
Violence is a poor and a bit too easy solution to a plot. How about blackmail? A con? But yeah, those should really be thought out and planned carefully - but a torture scene can be written in few minutes. And it's ballsy! (No, it's not.)
GTA IV went on and on, the plot vaporized just like Red Dead Redemption's trip to Mexico and after that, the multilple endings. Or just like L.A. Noire's (yes, they only produced it) amateurish decision to change protagonist on the last leg of the game. From which writing guide that idea came from?
A bigger map and more violent approach doesn't make game interesting to me. I know I would be again wowed by GTA V's map and would gladly drive around for a while but then the boredom would come just like in Far Cry 3 and Assassin's Creed 3. And many other open-world game.
An excellent article, it's nice to hear something else than the praise Rockstar is getting. This restores some of the credibility of the console review sites, so thank you for that.
Re: Monochroma Hits Funding Target to Confirm Multi-Platform Release, Including Wii U
Looks amazing. Will buy.
Re: Iwata Asks Delves into The Wonderful 101, Reveals Hidden Characters
The discount is on now.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Hero Mode Details Sail Into View
@Trikeboy
Oh! Ocarina of Time, too! Whoops. It was good too, although I still like Wind Waker better.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Hero Mode Details Sail Into View
I have played only four Zelda games: Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Phantom Hourglass and Skyward Sword. I liked TP a lot, Skyward Sword, for some reason, I did not finish, it didn't appeal to me, but Wind Waker is just an amazing game. I don't know whether to buy it since I've played it twice already but at least anybody who hasn't played it before is obliged to do so.