What game are you playing?

[Ralyks]

I really liked the first few games Telltale did in this same story-driven kind of formula - I was a big fan of the Monkey Island games, so when they did their Tales of- version, I thought it was a great fit for that series. I also really liked the Back to the Future series, and the first Walking Dead ones.... but after that the format kinda got tired. I haven't played any of those games in a while just cause it doesn't feel like anything new. There's no real draw anymore unless you're super into whatever license/franchise they've shoehorned into what's basically been the exact same game for years.

Which, at this point, I'm sure they'll make one for every possible IP they can get their hands on.

Anyway, spent a bunch of time with Persona 4 Golden last night (Meanwhile, I haven't played Persona 5 in what feels like almost 2 weeks now. I really need to finish that game), starting to get into it. Some things I actually feel like are done a little better than P5, but too early to say which one I prefer, as I'm still just in the first palace.

This also has me thinking of going back through the Shin Megami Tensai/Persona games, and will probably work backwards and do Persona 3 next. My question: Which version of Persona 3 should I go for, as I believe there's like 3 versions? I do have a PS3 and a PSTV, so I'm pertty sure I have access to any version, and I know theres difference between the original, FES, and Portable versions.

 

[mongey]

ok, know what I'm doing in xcom now . restarted my game and and actually keeping people alive

its a good game. still a little hazy on some of the satellite stuff and base management. but the game play is fun

 

[KnightBrolaire]

ok, know what I'm doing in xcom now . restarted my game and and actually keeping people alive

its a good game. still a little hazy on some of the satellite stuff and base management. but the game play is fun

satellites are super important, same with tech research. The more satellites you have, the easier it is to detect threats. The better the tech/interceptors you have, the faster you can get to places and kill aliens. I usually run 2 snipers and 2 assault or swap one of the assault for a medic, then you have good coverage at all distances. get the perk for pistol usage with the sniper and they become one of the deadliest classes around, especially since upgrading pistols is the fastest weapon tree. Armor upgrades are key and significantly enhance your ability to keep soldiers alive. Another option is run one sniper as a long range specialist who hunkers down and does heavy damage while the other uses their pistol mostly. I find that the assault class works best when you take damage perks, like the flanking critical hit one. Always overwatch too, it helps when you have intersecting fields of fire, especially later in the game. Most of my deaths have been from pushing too far forward and getting flanked. A good way to mitigate that is bounding overwatches, pairing a sniper and an assault or the medic and an assault. The longer range characters help keep the assault covered. You could also swap in a heavy gunner but they're more situational imo.

 

[mongey]

satellites are super important, same with tech research. The more satellites you have, the easier it is to detect threats. The better the tech/interceptors you have, the faster you can get to places and kill aliens. I usually run 2 snipers and 2 assault or swap one of the assault for a medic, then you have good coverage at all distances. get the perk for pistol usage with the sniper and they become one of the deadliest classes around, especially since upgrading pistols is the fastest weapon tree. Armor upgrades are key and significantly enhance your ability to keep soldiers alive. Another option is run one sniper as a long range specialist who hunkers down and does heavy damage while the other uses their pistol mostly. I find that the assault class works best when you take damage perks, like the flanking critical hit one. Always overwatch too, it helps when you have intersecting fields of fire, especially later in the game. Most of my deaths have been from pushing too far forward and getting flanked. A good way to mitigate that is bounding overwatches, pairing a sniper and an assault or the medic and an assault. The longer range characters help keep the assault covered. You could also swap in a heavy gunner but they're more situational imo.

thanks for the tips

yeah overwatch is def keeping me alive . moving at a snails pace and having at least 2 on overwatch at the end of the round def help thin out the crowd . sometimes I aim for 3

manged to clear a difficult mission with no loss of life this morning so am improving . that said I am currently favoring taking (5 man squad currently)

2 support with and the 3 x healing perk

usually also give a medi kit to 1 assualt just for safety . so I take allot of healing with me
other 2 are sniper and heavy . my main sniper is levelled up a few levels but I didn't take the pistol perk. took whatever the other one was at the time . the vision one I think .

begin a newb, I like to have that heavy so I can nuke em with a missile if it goes pear shaped

 

[KnightBrolaire]

thanks for the tips

yeah overwatch is def keeping me alive . moving at a snails pace and having at least 2 on overwatch at the end of the round def help thin out the crowd . sometimes I aim for 3

manged to clear a difficult mission with no loss of life this morning so am improving . that said I am currently favoring taking (5 man squad currently)

2 support with and the 3 x healing perk

usually also give a medi kit to 1 assualt just for safety . so I take allot of healing with me
other 2 are sniper and heavy . my main sniper is levelled up a few levels but I didn't take the pistol perk. took whatever the other one was at the time . the vision one I think .

begin a newb, I like to have that heavy so I can nuke em with a missile if it goes pear shaped

the missile is best saved for the nastier enemies like mutons or cephapods. I find that most of the classes work best when you specialize them quite a bit. Medics are super useful and i rarely ever ran non-medic supports. Having the healing capability combined with the damage capability of a good sniper/assault gives you a lot more survivability, especially with upgraded armor. Some people think using overwatch all the time ruins the game, but it doesn't always work, I've had 3 overwatches all fail on the same enemy before (and that was a bloody muton too ;_; ) Another good thing to do is don't fixate on one squad and make them way more powerful than the rest, cycle some noobs in with your veterans so that way if someone dies you have backup soldiers in whatever field of expertise you need.

 

[Black_Sheep]

Dark Souls 3, RS6: Siege, and Everspace.

Also bought Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines from Steam, such a trip down memory lane. Still a great game after all these years.

 

[BlackMastodon]

I got Player Unknown Battlegrounds a week or 2 ago and am really excited to give it a try with my buddy. Hoping I can finally get some time for games soon.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I finally finished A Night In The Woods

I have so many emotions and feelings going through my head right now. So much mindfuckery and so many feels.

 

[Ralyks]

I finally finished A Night In The Woods

I have so many emotions and feelings going through my head right now. So much mindfuckery and so many feels.

I loved this game so much. Loved the characters, LOVED the art style, loved the story (even if it got a bit weird at times) and loved just how realistic the dialogue and interaction with/between the characters were presented. Definitely a game I'm going to give another play through in the near future. But yeah, I'd say this is a top 3 of 2017 for me thus far.

 

[Carrion Rocket]

Killing Floor 2.

I've got a couple friends who have it but they're all responsible people with loved ones and kids so I've been playing some offline matches to try and get the hang of things.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I loved this game so much. Loved the characters, LOVED the art style, loved the story (even if it got a bit weird at times) and loved just how realistic the dialogue and interaction with/between the characters were presented. Definitely a game I'm going to give another play through in the near future. But yeah, I'd say this is a top 3 of 2017 for me thus far.

I really loved it. I love narrative-based games like that. And the interactions, as you said, seemed very human.

It's just the 4th chapter came out of nowhere.

Spoiler

From mental issues to a death cult, Mae getting shot and going into a coma, etc etc... jesus.

 

[mongey]

So after thinking I was the king shit of xcom, wondering if normal was too easy. Was clearing very difficult missions without getting shot. The flying disc robot things turned up and are kicking the crap out of me.

 

[Steinmetzify]

Killing Floor 2 is free on PS+ this month. Grabbed it and started last night. Fun.

 

[takotakumi]

Just started Bloodborne this weekend after getting till halfway NG+ on DS3
I have had to adjust my fighting style at first. On DS I'm more defensive but I'm finding being offensive
here is better plus your're kind of motivated to do so with the HP regeneration mechanic (forgot the name).
Had some trouble getting the first bosses at first due my style but eventually got the hang of it. Currently
just finished Vicar and the Big Electro Skeleton guy.

I started Nier Automata right after DS3 and while it's a fun game, I went back to doing NG+ hahah
Even though I'm repeating the same I was having so much more fun. I guess I got addicted to the Souls games :v

 

[MrYakob]

Many many years late to the party but I'm FINALLY making my way through Mass Effect 2. What a game!

 

[mongey]

Killing Floor 2 is free on PS+ this month. Grabbed it and started last night. Fun.

yeah

I wasnt expecting much when I downloaded it but it is super fun and intense

 

[KnightBrolaire]

Playing Jotun again. I love this game, especially how they actually speak icelandic (which is the closest language to old norse) and the art design is excellent. Think Shadow of the Colossus with Norse mythology.

 

[Steinmetzify]

yeah

I wasnt expecting much when I downloaded it but it is super fun and intense

Right? I had higher hopes for the new DOOM but this kicks its ass all day.

 

[synrgy]

Eagerly waiting Elite Dangerous for the PS4, also thinking about getting Everspace on PC, anyone here played it? Looks amazing

Been playing ED (off and on) since preview release. All I can say is be prepared for the grind. It's an amazing game, but progression is extremely time consuming. I tried to play Everspace preview on Xbone, but it always crashed at the loading screen.

 

[Alberto7]

Steam Summer sale is on. Downloaded:

- Portal + Portal 2 bundle (for $2.46! ) I've played both, but I couldn't help but own them for that price.
- Transistor. Love the art style and the music, and I hear the game in general is great. We'll see in due time.
- Civilization V. Leaving this one for a time when I'm not too busy. I feel like I'm about to step into a rabbit hole.