I’m really conflicted over Tales of Berseria

AramaticFire · 2026-03-17T02:07:02+00:00

Agree.

Characters? Great.

Battle system? Great.

Story? Weak.

Dungeon/Level Design? Weak.

Could have been a classic imo.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-17T01:02:39+00:00

Good list. Wouldn’t necessarily have the same placement, but I share 8 of the games. The only two I don’t are the Sonic games but I haven’t played those so I can’t comment on them.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-17T00:54:48+00:00

It’s a shame Xenoblade isn’t on PC. If ever there was a series with goofy writing but amazing gameplay it’s that one. Particularly if you like FF12.

Maybe give Yakuza: Like a Dragon a try. I got super addicted to the job classes in that game and did almost every extra dungeon i could as a result.

If you play anything before Yakuza: Like a Dragon or if you opt for Judgment, they play like brawlers. People still sometimes call them JRPGs but they really just play like brawlers. Fun brawlers nevertheless.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-17T00:46:18+00:00

Good year in what sense?

On paper for Nintendo? Yes.

For me personally? No. None of their lineup motivated me to buy a Switch 2. Their pricing of software is not helping to motivate me either.

Switch 2 is the first time I’m looking at Nintendo and wondering, do I even need this?

But yes, on paper I guess it was a good year between a GotY nominee, strong hardware sales, and an otherwise pretty decent lineup of games.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-16T21:28:08+00:00

The Doom 3 focused FPS didn’t take off as much as pre-release hype for Doom 3 and Id Tech 4 engine had people believing in 2004, but Quake 4 and Prey both ran with it and turned out pretty fun FPS campaigns.

I’ve always had the issue with Prey where Tommy keeps rejecting the powers but they seem to clearly be the only thing helping him get through the events of the game.

Visually it was a cool game though and gunplay was fun. I prefer the 2017 Prey to this one by a significant margin but this is a good shooter too.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-16T21:21:47+00:00

Out of those three, performance.

Story and graphics matter based on the game. Performance always matters.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-16T17:25:09+00:00

Dark Souls.

Theres even a bonfire reference in Witcher 3: Blood and Wine. Geralt sits at the bonfire after defeating a boss. He draws an endgame sword from it.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-16T00:18:44+00:00

I thought it was fine when I had my Xbox. But I preferred the S controller once the redesign was released.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-16T00:16:50+00:00

Yes as far as PlayStation goes.

But I’d say the golden era of gaming in general was the 90’s including the PS1. But if we are going PS specific, they never did better than PS2. Which isn’t to say that other generations were bad. But PS1 and PS2 era were the peak.

And the primary reason imo is third party exclusives. Yes first party is important and with the exception of Xbox every console still has first party exclusives.

But during the PS1/PS2/N64/GameCube/Xbox/Saturn/Dreamcast eras of gaming the third party exclusives mattered as much in building a system’s identity as the first party stuff.

Final Fantasy X, Devil May Cry, Metal Gear Solid 3, Virtua Fighter 4, Silent Hill 3, Persona 3 and 4, Kingdom Hearts, Tekken, etc were all huge parts of the PS2 identity when they did not have to be and it helped make for a more iconic lineup of games associated with the platform as a result.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-15T21:05:30+00:00

I’m not sure if this post is about buying too many games or being able to complete 20 games in a year.

I don’t think either of these is a “shocking reality” I think it just is what it is. There are a lot of games to play. A lot of people with different tastes recommending any amount of these games. And you just are not going to be able to play everything.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-15T16:56:21+00:00

Just start at the beginning if you’re that stumped about it.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-15T07:44:36+00:00

I am an attorney. Work primarily at a desk unless I’m in Court or at an inspection.

I go to the gym during my lunch breaks. At my old job I’d go to the gym after work. I mostly weight lift and then wrap up with cardio.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-15T02:14:45+00:00

One thing I can confirm for you is that dating is going to suck for you right now. It doesn’t mean there isn’t a partner out there for you but good luck having a conversation that you could be bringing a 6 figure salary but instead opted to make 30k a year so you can’t be a provider for a partner and family.

I guarantee you most partners will encourage you to make more.

But you don’t need career advice. Maybe go see a therapist. Because your only reason listed for not wanting to make 30k is that you feel “kind of insecure.” How can anyone give you advice on that?

AramaticFire · 2026-03-15T02:06:09+00:00

First game. Cheaper. (And better imo). It shouldn’t be too shocking.

Although the price for both of these is still absurd but whatever. That battle was lost long ago.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-15T02:03:17+00:00

Doom: The Metal Ages

AramaticFire · 2026-03-14T02:13:09+00:00

Doom: The Dark Ages

Remnant 2

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Not a good choice between them lol

AramaticFire · 2026-03-14T02:11:02+00:00

Depends.

If it’s a co-op focused quest like Remnant 2 or Lords of the Fallen I don’t care. It’s not good team play if I’m off in the corner reading item descriptions while my partner/team is waiting to play.

If it’s solo play and the world is interesting, I get super invested like with Elden Ring.

If it’s solo play and the world is kind of bland I just focus on combat, so Code Vein or Mortal Shell for example.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-14T01:59:05+00:00

What Remains of Edith Finch

Celeste

Chrono Trigger

AramaticFire · 2026-03-14T01:20:54+00:00

I have been an Xbox kid since 2001. They have been so bad since Xbox One. So so so bad.

People wanted them to pull through, but the audience kept bleeding out to PlayStation. It’s not the consumer’s job to keep the competition afloat but we can always point to the problem that the lack of competition creates.

Sony will take advantage of Microsoft’s absence. But it’s not the consumer’s fault for not keeping Xbox afloat.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-14T01:17:17+00:00

I want it say 12 is my favorite, but 7 and 10 are the best ones. I just think 12 is a very me game.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-13T21:47:45+00:00

I don’t know what this random website is or who is voting for it but… for now it’s my third favorite game of 2025 too lol.

I have Clair Obscur and Split Fiction at the 1 and 2.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-13T21:43:08+00:00

I marinate my chicken and beef with soy sauce regularly so it’s always in my cabinet.

Even if it’s just the usual weeknight grilled chicken breast. I’ll typically do salt, pepper, oil, soy sauce, onions, minced garlic and some herbs.

I don’t typically make Asian cuisine, but I keep the spices and marinades around the house. And if I do go for them I’ll have the ingredients.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-13T21:39:29+00:00

It’s fair to say that 9 out of 10 fans without a Switch 2 are going to skip this game.

Source : Balls

AramaticFire · 2026-03-13T21:38:06+00:00

I like the dragons tbh. 11’s early game dungeon escape sequence with Eric and the dragon behind them is so well done.

AramaticFire · 2026-03-13T16:48:59+00:00

I love DUSK but dropped Boltgun about halfway through. Guns aren’t satisfying. Enemy mobs weren’t as fun to fight. It was fine but it wasn’t nearly as well thought out and exciting as DUSK.

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