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Hello fellow patient gamers!

Let us know what games are you playing this week. Have you been enjoying it? Have you any recommendations?

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[–] scarecrw@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Replaying Hellblade. I absolutely loved it on my first play-through a couple of years back, and I'm excited to go through it again.

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

The sound design on that game is amazing.

[–] AnEilifintChorcra@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

I'm so bad at games, I got stuck at one of the earlier levels in this before abandoning it lol but it is such a beautiful game, I'm definitely going to try it out again sometime when I get better!

[–] uglo@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Hades. I'm not a fan of rogue-like games, but this one is awesome! I bought it second time on a different platform and trying to beat it on 100% again. I think for me one of the most appealing things of that game isdesign. Like, it's done amazingly well, "with love and care" one would say

[–] CrownCrafter@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Hades is so cool, what's the highest heat you've played?

[–] MrPozor@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

For me it is Hades as well. Impulse purchase and I like so far. I'm progressing very slowly though. Still hesitant to active Godmode.

[–] elroon@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hollow Knight - started last week and got through initial frustration, now I'm enjoying it and expect to love it by the end!

[–] zouhair@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's an amazing game, you end up feeling quite immersed. I love it.

[–] CrownCrafter@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Personally, I'm not a big fan of metroidvanias, but HK is the best metroidvania I've ever seen

[–] GetsThruBuckner@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've read for years that Prey (2017) was a game you do no research on and just go in blind. My goodness I'm glad I did. Love the game so far at about 2 hours in

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

I wasn't super keen on the mimics at the start, but the game just kept getting better and better.

I've started Mooncrash but it's on hiatus at the moment, until I find more time or tick another couple of games off the list.

[–] rubikfrog@feddit.uk 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

FF6. Not playing the pixel remaster, but the "Ted Woosley Uncensored" patch with bug fixes. I've tried many times to play this, and I'm now the furthest I've ever been through it! Have also started Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart on PS+, and I really should be playing that before it inevitably gets removed, but I'm sticking with FF6.

[–] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Spiritfarer - it took me years to get around to playing it. It's quite lovely!

[–] Boar@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Lovely is definitely the right word. Been meaning to go back, there was a character added since I played last.

[–] poudlardo@terefere.eu 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

That is mighty patient. 👍

[–] hagestolz@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Dead Space for the first time (2008, not the remake)

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

Played this most of the way though recently. It's the only game I've ever played though that gives me motion sickness.

[–] dirtySourdough@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I wish I could experience this one for the first time again. I absolutely love this game. I hope you enjoy it!

[–] kiku123@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been playing Shapez that I picked up for $3 the other week. It's like a chill factorio, so it scratches that itch for me. Apparently they're working on a sequel, so maybe I'll play that next decade when it's on sale.

[–] zouhair@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Interesting. It seems there is a Shapez 2 coming.

[–] monkeytennis@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I've been back into Mario Kart since finally getting the extra DLC tracks. Just started Dishonored 2 and Mass Effect 2, though I've been a bit anxious lately, so I'm finding TOTK to be good therapy ☺️

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

This weekend I managed to get in some time with Boltgun and Signals. Apparently I was in need of chunky pixels.

Botgun - Warhammer 40,000 boomer-shooter nonsense.

Signals - Dead space but Silent Hill via the inventory management from RE (6 slots are enough for anyone, right?)

[–] sosloow@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I just finished signalis today. What do you think about games with abstract/obscure style of narrative? Where you have to speculate a lot, fill the gaps yourself and maybe, ultimately, getting out without any clear picture, about wtf happened there at all lol?

It's one of those types of games. I personally tend to like them. Pathologic, for example, is one of most special gaming experiences for me. But after finishing Signalis, I felt mostly frustrated with how incoplete the story was - I haven't even managed to feel any connection with the protagonist and her goal.

Anyway, yeah, it's a great game, that will definitely live in my head for some days, but it's a shame the story didn't click for me.

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeh, I don't know how far in I am, probably not very, I just entered the mines. I suspect much of the plot is passing me by. Though understanding German is probably a help.

The plot not making much sense is very Silent Hill. You basically needed to get a secret ending to have any idea at all what was going on in SH1. Got the same vibe here.

But I'm happy soaking up the atmosphere and looking at the freaky shit.

[–] sosloow@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not the most patient gamer, and usually I would skip story/lore related notes in games, and even main story cutscenes. Here I was kinda invested.

I looked through the wiki for a couple of hours, and I got the impression, that even the connections between the main story bits are just fans' speculations. But anyway, I think, it would be a good idea to recollect the facts on your own, read about the references and build your own picture first before checking online - I feel like I kinda spoiled it for myself a bit by rushing to the wiki.

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

I always read in game notes, but still often don't pick up on thing's in games, partly because I'm terrible with names. Not going to spoil it for myself, at least until I've finished it and tried to come up with my own interpretation.

[–] Boar@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Signalis is a masterpiece that will not get out of my brain. And I'm not even big into survival horror.

[–] Sagar@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Megaglest! Fantastic game! :)

[–] Boar@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That Persona 3 Reload trailer has got me thinking about Atlus games again, so I'm gonna finally check out Catherine.

It really seems like the right level of weird so far.

[–] sigmaklimgrindset@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

WAIT PERSONA 3 RELOAD TRAILER? WHAT??

Please do not be messing with me right now...

[–] HammeredWharf@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

FYI, it's a remake of base P3, so no FES or Portable content. Knowing Atlus, that will come in P3RR a year later and be exclusive to iOS.

[–] sigmaklimgrindset@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wow, just saw the trailer, it looks good! My boy Makoto's 3D model finally looking as good as the official art makes him. Is there a SMT/Persona community on Lemmy yet?

Knowing Atlus, that will come in P3RR a year later and be exclusive to iOS.

Do not put that out into the world, you know that'll actually happen T_T

[–] HammeredWharf@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

I don't think Lemmy's big enough for niche communities like a SMT specific one.

[–] FullOfBallooons@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm working my way through the Stormblood expansion of Final Fantasy XIV. It's still way too early to tell if I like the story more or less than Heavensward, but I know anecdotally people find this one to be kinda weak.

[–] Jo351@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I really enjoyed post-Stormblood. Was fairly lukewarm on the main story though.

[–] pkru@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Project Zomboid. It's been a few years since I last played so it's taking a while to get used to the mechanics again, but it's been a blast. So many tense moments trying to survive. So many great mods. I'm looking forward to playing it for a while with challenges and goals of increasing difficulty.

Also finishing off Fallout New Vegas with the Lonesome Road DLC.

[–] falkerie71@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Playing through Personal 5 Royal, and I can't help but draw some similarities between the game and what is happening with Reddit now.

[–] peter_misak@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Horizon Forbidden West. Finally finished my second replay of HZD, chasing for platinum, and Frozen Wilds afterwards. Jumped on HFW just yesterday - a bit let down by the dragging slow start...

[–] Nomad7824@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Been playing PlateUp! With my gf, brother, and friends depending on the day. It's been a blast, I'd highly recommend it if roguelite overcooked sounds like a fun time to anybody!

I've also been playing Sid Meier's Pirates! It's been really fun, even if in some ways it's kinda simple. Despite it being fairly old, it's still engaging enough to keep my adhd attention affixed on it. Would highly recommend, especially since it's so cheap nowadays!

[–] dan1101@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sniper Elite 4, lots of stealthy snipey fun.

X4 Foundations with Star Wars mod, inspired by finishing Star Wars Rebels.

Dying Light The Following DLC, playing co-op with a friend. Fun game, nice game world, difficulty is sorta unpredictable. Sometimes we get one-shotted other times we are parkour battle gods.

Wreckfest, always fun to go smash up some cars and win some races.

Star Wars KOTOR2, learned recently of the more or less essential community patch that will not be making it to the Switch, that reminded me I never finished the game. Pretty sure I finished KOTOR a long time ago.

[–] dirtySourdough@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I had a lot of fun playing the Sniper Elite 4 campaign with a buddy. Looks like it could be solid flying solo too. How are you playing it?

[–] dirtySourdough@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been playing Divinity Original Sin II with a buddy. I was pretty hesitant to try it out cuz I haven't played turn based games before, but I'm really enjoying this one!

I've also been not so patient playing Tears of the Kingdom. I'm admittedly a Zelda fanboy and I don't buy many games on launch so I let myself cheat this one time. I'm enjoying it so far, but there's just so much to do that it's overwhelming sometimes.

[–] flibbertigibbet@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

ToTK looks epic. It's out me though, or is it 100% Eden Ring but Zelda?

DOS2 is on my backlog of shame. Maybe one day.

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