toxicitizen Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Frozen Synapse. I've had it for a while. Bought it back when it got its own Humble Bundle but I never really got into it that much. I think the first time I tried it I got a bit overwhelmed by how tactical it actually was and how you had to anticipate enemy actions. Probably didn't help either that the tutorial is fairly short and doesn't do a great job of explaining all the tools you have at your disposal. Then a few days ago I started watching TotalBiscuit's "WTF is..." series and saw there was one on Frozen Synapse. The video actually did a much better job than the tutorial at explaining everything and it really made me want to give it another shot. Really glad I did because I've been playing the single-player campaign and it's freaking brilliant! Too bad the online is very dead. First time I logged on, 4 of the 6 servers were empty and there was only about 40 players online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftwaffles Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 @FLD I'd be up for a few matches sometime. I'm pretty trash at the game right now, but I didn't have a whole lot of trouble with the SP minus the first few missions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Frozen Synapse is play by mail though, doesn't need everyone online like how something real time (i.e COD or what not) would. I've also played a bit of Web of Shadows today. Kinda neat, though I swear I've missed the button for sticking to walls. It's through lovefilm so you only get the disc, could do with a site that has like PDF scans of manuals or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Playing Arkham City. I keep getting distracted but am really enjoying it. This is how to make a sequel. It may just pip Deus Ex: HR for my GOTY. We'll have to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Just finished Skyward Sword, which I absolutely loved. Looking to start Arkham City next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 @FLD I'd be up for a few matches sometime. I'm pretty trash at the game right now, but I didn't have a whole lot of trouble with the SP minus the first few missions. That would be awesome. I have no idea how good I am, though. I have no problem outsmarting the enemy AI when I carefully consider my actions, but I can't imagine it being as easy against a human opponent. Should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftwaffles Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 @FLD I'd be up for a few matches sometime. I'm pretty trash at the game right now, but I didn't have a whole lot of trouble with the SP minus the first few missions. That would be awesome. I have no idea how good I am, though. I have no problem outsmarting the enemy AI when I carefully consider my actions, but I can't imagine it being as easy against a human opponent. Should be fun! Added you on steam, so we can see if we can get a match going there. I'm definitely more up for the "play by mail" idea of Dean's, as it'd be nice to just hop in, make a turn, and then not come back until that night or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battra92 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Right now I'm working on a few different games Skyward Sword (when I can use the Wii) Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (not bad but not superb) Gundemonium Collection (on my PC) Jamestown (replaying it on my Mac) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainHurtBoy...2 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Replays of these: Mass Effect 1 Digital Devil Saga Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Final Fantasy VI and I'm gonna start playing E.Y.E., which was a gift. I'm excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4: Gritty Reboot Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Too much gaming going on right now from Christmas gifts. Whittling away at the following: Skyward Sword The Witcher 2 Monster Hunter Tri Recettear an Item Shop's Tale Bastion All are superb so far. Haven't even bothered to open Skyrim yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Atom Zombie Smasher, first game I've booted up due to a Treasure Hunt. It's not half bad, though I feel it's weighted towards the zombies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Finally got my hands on Skyward Sword. I've only managed to play a few hours because other people insist on existing but the time I did have was accompanied by a massive grin on my face. SO IN LOVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I'm currently playing The Saboteur and Fable 3. Saboteur isn't half bad. I like the climbing has a highlighter along the edges you're about to get too. Somewhat disturbing that the "Stats" page seems to imply I've 20% done with less than 2hrs in the game. This is open world. I usually expect to see at least 20hrs in those. It's sort of a bit like Assassins Creed in Paris with guns and nazis. You have hiding spots on roof tops, you have to walk slow to avoid detection, wear the enemies outfits, do stealth attacks, and you reclaim areas of the city by destroying certain areas or doing missions. All in all I'm enjoying it up to now. Certainly be on the look out for any upcoming games they have. Fable 3 I'd already played a bit of on Bens copy. It's not bad, it's just not great. It's good for a lark though, and I'm a sucker for economy sims so being able to buy stuff and watch my bank balance go up is always going to make me a happy bunny. At least the PC version, unlike the 360 version, isn't constant "buy the DLC" "Buy the DLC" "there's some DLC to buy" mode every time you open the start menu. The PC version does have its issues. Which also include some weird ghosting in cut scenes (the FMVs look a bit higher rez than I'm used to in ports though, it's fuzzy sure but it doesn't look sub-HD). Oh I've also being playing Bulletstorm, but I find I can only do it in half hour stints. It's a bit OTT for me otherwise. Bulletstorm is good though. I quite like the trick shot part of it. It makes it fun, unlike something like a MW campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Certainly be on the look out for any upcoming games they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deanb Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Part of the reason for adding it to my rental list was cos 1. I thought it looked kinda interesting 2. I was curious as to what was so bad about it that EA would axe the entire studio before the game was even released. I've a feeling it's ultimately a case of EA wanted Bioware, they had to take on Pandemic as part of that deal. Bioware worked out much better for them than expected and EA hacked off the unwanted tumour of VG Holdings Corp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 LA Noire is such a strange game. Gameplaywise I enjoy it quite a bit, but storywise Im really confused by it. I havent finished it, im about halfway through. Im teamed up with Roy at the moment. That guy is such a douchebag. Hell, most if not all my partners have been douchebags. Cole himself is remarkably neutral. He tries to do the right thing and go by the rules, but when push comes to shove he folds easily. Im confused as to what feelings im supposed to have about my main character. Am I supposed to like him or hate him or somehow see myself as him? I feel neither. The game seems bleak, but mostly its just very subdued. I have no idea where this is going, but I want to find out. I know it sounds like I dont like it, but I do. I will say that this game has pretty much made dead naked chicks completely tame. It was cool the first time, but now I dont really care anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I really suck at Deus Ex HR. Ive always sucked at stealth games AND shooters, so either way Im fucked. I have such little health that outright having a shoot out is crazy in this game since I suck at shooters. Which reminds me, why is this in first person? Aside from shooting, absolutely everything you do is in third person. Couldnt they just have settles for third person like the other 90% of the gameplay? Oh well. Ill keep trying for a bit longer, but I have no shame in setting it on easy mode. Im a grown up now. I dont give a shit about challenge in games. Im just here to have fun. /pussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 First-person was kept to please fans of the original game. I'm pretty crappy at stealth, and it does make it tough for an all-out shooter, but I had the advantage of Quicksave/load on PC. Although, once I had the cloak I could sneak through most areas never using more than one energy bar at a time (just takes a lot of time and patience though). Only on two occasions did I need two consecutively, and I have a screenshot from right near the end of the game that shows I only ever had two energy bars. I was pretty pleased with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, on PS3 it has to load over again. Takes a bit. I also just did my first hack and I dont actually know what I did. I just guessed and pressed buttons and stuff. The tutorial for that was littered with all kind of pseudo-scientific crap that didnt make sense. Also, the black people's dialogue is fucked up in this game. Canadians dont know shit about them I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 *shit aboot them Hacking might take a little getting used to, but a lot of it is still up to chance no matter how high your hacking skill. That was probably where I most abused quicksave/load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Cigaweed. Hahaaha, goddamn Canadians! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Also, the black people's dialogue is fucked up in this game. Canadians dont know shit about them I guess. As a Canadian I have to agree, in my city at least there's 3.. maybe 4 black people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 WWE12 and Skyrim. WWE12 when I want to watch something on my laptop as well, Skyrim all the rest of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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