Video Games #2

[SwiftieNewRomantics]

Trying not to convince myself to buy a Switch 2 just to play Pokopia
I must not and cannot afford to... but I want to play it

It's very fun so far!

 

[peekachu]

Thought I’d share this here as I’m sure many of us will relate to it

 

[Fancyfeathers]

Ahh I don't believe I'll be any help then, I haven't played it in ages but I think as far as I got was at the part where I had just unlocked being able to get rid of the smoke which is probably still early in the game

I know the part you’re talking about let me know if you need any help I’m only a message away

 

[CrimsonCountess]

Thank you all! I've been looking on currys as well as they've got some good deals and are offering cash back too, but I look on the customer reviews, and then google other reviews and they seem to say the opposite so I keep changing my mind about which one to go for I was looking at one of the MSI ones and then people on reddit were absolutely slating it. What a minefield

 

[GrunkaLunka]

I've tried persevering with it.
I applaud the fact that it's single player based long campaign and does stuff a bit differently but it's not for me tbh.
You see the term "Janky" used in random reviews and I can see that too.
Last of us 2 remastered is available on PC now so I'll give that a go.
I'm tempted to try the following but I'm wary of the devs/post apocalypse theme tbh.

Atomfall - Wikipedia

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Has anyone had a go on Fallout London? (Another post apocalypse effort.)

Fallout: London - Wikipedia

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Did you play Atomfall? I am considering it for my next game, it's currently in the sale too.

 

[WhatABore]

Pokopia was only Switch 2 but Tomodachi Life which also came out this year is both.

I think that's because when they first announced Tomodachi life was in the making, Switch 2 wasn't out yet. So I think they intended for the release to be before that

 

[Shinythings]

Replaying Tomb Raider II. I know the graphics of the original/non remastered version are dated and full of weird textures, but the environments still have so much atmosphere. I think a lot of it is down to the great sound design. Still a classic imo.

TR3 is still my favourite. Just something about those first 3 games.

 

[RaveChampion]

Did you play Atomfall? I am considering it for my next game, it's currently in the sale too.

I wanted to play Atomfall but never got round to it. It looks intriguing.
I wanted to play "Fallout: London" but something put me off/made me wary. It looks interesting TBF. I may have been suffering from "Fallout overload".

I said I wanted to play Mafia 3 earlier but I actually meant "Mafia: the old country". I like games where you can explore different periods of history and have a wander round.

I'll play GTA 6. They always have a rock solid lengthy single player campaign in all fairness. Rockstar puts the SP effort in. For this I'm grateful.
I partly got the hump with GTA 5 cos they simplified the vehicle physics and driving felt way off/"floaty" to me compared with prior games. You could suddenly "turn on a dime".

I'd appreciate it if people posted their take on games they've played/recommendations. It saves me having to use a seperate gaming forum. I'm trying to broaden my scope from mainly FPS.

 

[MidnightAura]

Told myself I wasn't going go an get pokopia just cause everyone else has it....Ended up caving an bought it 🫣 an honestly I've been hooked on it it's so good, am finished with my tasks now an onto terraforming my first area

I‘m still on the “ This looks adorable and I love DQ Builders and ACNH but I’ve never played Pokemon and what if i hate it?“ bandwagon. I’m so indecisive. I drive myself mad.

 

[JustHereForTheAgriculture]

I’m so looking forward for Pokopia. Haven’t been this excited for a game in ages.

 

[RaveChampion]

I think 2 is brilliant personally. There are a lot of dude bros who didn't like it because of the ending but I won't spoil it.

Those shouty weirdos are why I stopped posting on a gaming forum. Hyper aggresive inadequate sexualised gibberish. It's also partly why I won't do online gaming.
There was even a to do over Alan Wake 2.
That type of behaviour is on the wane though it may not feel like it at times granted.
All that concerns me is wheher a games good/entertaining.
It's bizarre.
/end of sermonising.

 

[Snippysnips]

*takes notes*

You're welcome it is a little tedious though, growing leafage an then cutting it, if you have unlocked rocky ridges an made food then you can power up your moves to cover more area but again it's only like 4 blocks rather than the 1

 

[anniemouse]

I started The Last of Us Part 2 recently. I'm enjoying it so far, though I'm still getting used to the controls. I've never played the first game, but I've seen the TV series and, while I was interested in playing it, the first game is £20 more expensive than the second which makes no sense to me!

Are you all mostly PC gamers? I only had a Switch until recently, but since I've bought a PS5 I feel like I've joined the next generation - albeit late! But even PS5 and Xbox Series X owners are behind PC gamers in terms of power/graphics.

I used to play PC games ages ago but I found upgrades were needed too often. Every time a new game came out that I was interested in, I'd need to assess whether it was worth getting if my PC only met the minimum rather than recommended settings. So I only play on consoles now. It's nice to know that as long as a game is available for a console you own you'll be able to play it with no issues.

I have a clunky old laptop which runs some things like Stardew or Sims 4. I’ve also got PS5, Switch and late last year got a Steam Deck. I prefer playing handheld on the sofa now though

 

[Sir Lancelot]

Has anyone tried Dispatch?

Sorry, bit late, but yeah. I've played it a fair bit trying to get all the endings etc.
It's effectively an interactive comic book, but I've enjoyed it.

 

[Snippysnips]

First off congrats on getting a pc, I hope you have lots of fun with it!

Okay cosy farming games;
Stardew valley
Paleo pines
Disney dreamlight valley (dont bother with the dlc, base is enough)
Lemon cake
My time at portia (havent played it but its very popular)
Story of seasons
Dinkum
Littlewood
Sunhaven
Slime rancher (not trad farming sim but cosy farming ish and so much fun)
Coral island
Moonstone island
Wylde flowers

I hope these aren't overwhelming you!

As others highly recommend adding items to your wish-list, steam does sales often and even when they don't, some games just go on sale. However worth mentioning;
Humble bundle, fanatical, indiegala, greenmangaming, eneba/cdkeys (use them regularly never any issues. It will autogenerate to your currency at least it does for me €!).

https://steamdb.info/sales/history/ I'm sure this will be handy for a lot of people.

Download epic games app they give freebie games every Thursday. I hate to admit this but I've never purchased a game from them and have a library full of freebies

GOG is also another good one! I'm sure youre aware other engines ubisoft/ea/xbox etc all have their own sales too.

I recently found this youtuber cosy gaming club i think is the name, she's english I believe she does run downs of upcoming cosy games on pc and switch. May be of use to you!

Again I hope you have a shit load of fun and apologies if i've overwhelmed you.

Thanks so much for this, I do have stardew, Disney dream light, my time at potia, story of seasons an coral island but haven't heard of the rest so will check those out

Good to know epic gives away freebies since it's always good to get a nice little freebie lol

I used to try an watch some yt channels but since they all mostly focused on pc an I didnt have one at the time then I stopped so I'll check her channel out an see whats coming out

An thanks, I am looking forward to getting into pc gaming an finally completing my little gaming family with all platforms

 

[RandomUser12345]

Time to save up for a PS5 then! I hope they make a smaller one as I can’t stand how bulky they are!

Yeah at least we have a year to save

 

[CrimsonCountess]

Anyone got the remastered Tomb raider trilogy yet? What do you think?

My husband got it yesterday and really isn’t a fan. It seems really clunky and he said the controls are really hard to master, she’s all over the place

 

[anniemouse]

Thanks, ahh I did not realise the steam deck was like a 1/2/3 type of thing, I guess I was thinking it was more like phones where you get one out then there's like a b/c/d version of the same thing if that makes sense, so am guessing what's out is like steam deck 1 then an then there will be a 2 eventually

Good to know game pass runs on it, an there's also tutorials for to get it working

I'll definitely look into it now, might go for a smaller size an just get a SD if needed

They look really nice little machines

They’re really amazing, I’ve used mine almost daily since I got it. Even if you do get smaller one, your games will backup to the cloud if you need to remove any for space.

I haven’t done it yet but you’ll be able to mod your Stardew on it too

 

[WhatABore]

Thanks I'll check those out, I have heard of people using Cdkeys, I assume it's fine for UK an not a US type site? Usually I hear people mention getting gamepass off it but they always talk in dollers so I've never been too sure

Another user of CDkeys here. It gives you the code to get the same via somewhere like Steam. I always check the price there before looking at the actual prices.

Gamepass isn't as cheap on there anymore but I used to always get my years Gold on there for £20-£25

 

[Sir Lancelot]

Yeah, Palworld has really grown on me.

Glad I gave Suicide Squad a swerve!