Video games

[Ensay]

I'm biased because I love my Switch. I'm a Nintendo fan through and through.

I'm still addicted to Tears of the Kingdom (105 hours so far). I'm on a little over 90 shrines and I've done the main four temples. I'm going to do more shrines and side quests before taking on the final boss, though.

 

[thegirlscout]

Anyone playing Ghost of Tsushima? Really enjoying it. Even if I do suck at being a samurai.

 

[CabalofBolorneaise]

I'm biased because I love my Switch. I'm a Nintendo fan through and through.

I'm still addicted to Tears of the Kingdom (105 hours so far). I'm on a little over 90 shrines and I've done the main four temples. I'm going to do more shrines and side quests before taking on the final boss, though.

Same here. I find it’s easier if you want to drop in and play too. Like Tears is massive obviously and you can sink hours at an time into it if you want but it also lends itself to if you have say 15 mins and just want to do a quick shrine. A lot of the big exclusive games on PS/Xbox seem to be more geared towards long sitting and play sessions which I just don’t have the time for anymore even though the games look ace.

 

[Snippysnips]

I love my switch as well, it has a ton of really good games an ones that are exclusive, my only complaint with the switch are all the games are really expensive an there's hardly any good sales for the newer ones, even though Xbox an playstation can be expensive they soon come down in price or have a flash sale, I honestly wish Nintendo was the same

 

[WhatABore]

Thanks for the info! Did you find any difference in graphics? What made you prefer the Xbox in the end?

I didn't, no.

I personally just preferred the shape of the controller and the home screen ect

Fable is also one of my favourite games, always has been. And that's only on xbox
Halo I enjoy too. So a lot was about the exclusive games too

Elder scrolls 6 and Starfield will only be on xbox too which I'm excited for so I'm glad I made the choice

 

[peekachu]

I love my switch as well, it has a ton of really good games an ones that are exclusive, my only complaint with the switch are all the games are really expensive an there's hardly any good sales for the newer ones, even though Xbox an playstation can be expensive they soon come down in price or have a flash sale, I honestly wish Nintendo was the same

The only good thing with Nintendo games being expensive is that they tend to hold their value (or even increase in value!) So you can buy a game, complete it and sell it on for almost the same price you paid. I’ve done this a few times with games I know I won’t play again.

Annoying if you prefer buying digital though (but a good reason to buy physical copies still!)

 

[Snippysnips]

The only good thing with Nintendo games being expensive is that they tend to hold their value (or even increase in value!) So you can buy a game, complete it and sell it on for almost the same price you paid. I’ve done this a few times with games I know I won’t play again.

Annoying if you prefer buying digital though (but a good reason to buy physical copies still!)

I usually buy digital though, it's easier to do when am travelling than have to take a case about with games, but I actually find digital on the Japanese site cheaper than the UK site or in store even though it's still expensive on the Japanese site

 

[peekachu]

I usually buy digital though, it's easier to do when am travelling than have to take a case about with games, but I actually find digital on the Japanese site cheaper than the UK site or in store even though it's still expensive on the Japanese site

Ah that’s true! I mainly buy physical unless it’s an indie game that‘s digital only, but I don’t travel much and tend to only play a couple games at one time otherwise I’ll lose track of where I am

I forgot you can change your region and get games slightly cheaper - I think the Russian eShop was good for this in particular (although I don’t think it works anymore for obvious reasons!)

 

[RaveChampion]

Started circa 1983 with a c64 with Prestel, then an amiga 1200 then pc gaming solely since approx 2000. Never really been a console gamer for practical reasons though I have a ps4 and wii to play with friends. The level of graphical tweakability (technical term there) in PC gaming has always appealed to me. Even this is being dumbed down last few years though.

You can either feebly congratulate yourself you've got the best "god rays" on "insane" settings or feel inadequate as you can only run Frogger in safe mode on medium setting with no AA on your creaking gfx card. I've been in both positions over the years. I've found the safest route with PC upgrades is to keep kit in the high end of the scale but not bleeding edge. Stuff devalues too quickly and the gains get negligible when you're pushing hard.

I'm entirely shallow and superficial so these shiny things appeal to me.

I could never do console gaming as I've always been an FPS player predominately. There is simply no way a controller can compete with mouse look for aim IMO. These days I play with a controller (wireless logitech), left stick mapped for WASD in my left hand and a 12 button configurable mouse (Razer Naga Trinity) in my right. Covers all bases thus far.

Online gaming scares me for some reason. I don't want to play with other people thanks. Tried it but couldn't seem to relax. I must simply be too self concious for that type of thing.

I also resent the way that online game devs always say "make your own adventure!" Thus disposing of the need for a meaningful SP campaign. This is an extremely cheap trick that puts the onus on the player and not the dev. It is nearly always an entirely cynical move on their part and is indicative of creative bankruptcy.They've also been saying this since around 1984. It's balls.

Last game I enjoyed playing through was the RE4 remake/remaster on PC. Thoroughly enjoyed the original also. Some purists insist the remake is uneccessary and that texture mods are available to make the original a superior game. Can't see this myself though.

I "aquired" a game called "trepang2" recently which is meant to be an homage to "F.E.A.R" (which I thought a great game) but I'm really struggling to play it through. It looks and plays like a redundant tech demo from 2008.

Apologies for the long post. Talking about personal interests is usually dull

 

[Shinythings]

I've started God of War. Not sure I like it. But too much enemy combat to the point it feels like it's interrupting the story. I don't like the map and it all feels a bit complicated navigating the menus. Should I stick with it? Does it grow on you?

 

[anniemouse]

I've started God of War. Not sure I like it. But too much enemy combat to the point it feels like it's interrupting the story. I don't like the map and it all feels a bit complicated navigating the menus. Should I stick with it? Does it grow on you?

I haven’t played it so can’t comment on the story and gameplay but I’ve found sometimes it’s just not the right time for me and a game but then when I take a break and go back to it I enjoy it.

 

[RaveChampion]

Stick with it IMO. Got solid reviews. It can take an hour or two to get into a game. If you're still struggling after that bin it.

 

[Emmapism]

Anyone playing Ghost of Tsushima? Really enjoying it. Even if I do suck at being a samurai.

Me! It's brilliant. I'm only like 5 percent into the game haha it's such great value.

 

[Snippysnips]

Gamepass added sword and fairy, been enjoying it so far, really like when I can find games like this on gamepass as for a while it seemed to mostly be shooters they were adding

 

[thegirlscout]

Me! It's brilliant. I'm only like 5 percent into the game haha it's such great value.

Do you have the directors cut? You get the island expansion as well as other bits and bobs. If you’re at the start and haven’t already I’d do the Arrow Peak Shrine - https://www.ign.com/wikis/ghost-of-tsushima/Arrow_Peak_Shrine
You’ll get the Charm of Inari, which increases supplies, predator hides, bamboo, and yew wood gained from collecting them which is really helpful for upgrading.

 

[Shinythings]

Did anyone play Disco Elysium? It's one of the few games IGN has rated 10/10 and looks like something I might enjoy but wondering if others have played

 

[RaveChampion]

Did you play it? Too "stylised" for me. It is meant to be decent though.

You've got to watch IGN with the 9's and 10's though. Somethings definately up there with some scores IMO.

 

[Snippysnips]

Any recommendations for ps games that's exclusive to it, just got myself one an not sure what to try, am not into Spiderman though but I'd try others

 

[Emmapism]

Do you have the directors cut? You get the island expansion as well as other bits and bobs. If you’re at the start and haven’t already I’d do the Arrow Peak Shrine - https://www.ign.com/wikis/ghost-of-tsushima/Arrow_Peak_Shrine
You’ll get the Charm of Inari, which increases supplies, predator hides, bamboo, and yew wood gained from collecting them which is really helpful for upgrading.

I do! Literally 10 hours playing today, same again today hah. I love this game. We picked it up from CEX for £20 a while back and it has been so so worth it

 

[thegirlscout]

I do! Literally 10 hours playing today, same again today hah. I love this game. We picked it up from CEX for £20 a while back and it has been so so worth it

It’s so well done and I love the little details - for example if you come across a murdered Japanese person and bow at them, Jin will say something.