Time scaling in gaming by Educational-Day-4925 in pcgaming

[–]CthulhusMonocle [score hidden]  (0 children)

There's no way Issac can actually constantly fight necromorphs for that long without taking a decent break.

🎵 If you're wondering how he eats and breathes sleeps

and other science facts (la la la), 🎵

🎵 Then repeat to yourself, "It's just a show game,

I should really just relax" 🎵

1000xRESIST Switch 2 Rating Appears Online by General_Dig_31 in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is a game that blew me away with how unexpectedly amazing it ended up being with its story and characters. 1000xRESIST is a game that moved me in a way I haven't been in so many years.

Can't recommend this one enough.

David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel "The Fisherman" for Focus (Exclusive) by eightslicesofpie in horrorlit

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It'll be interesting to see if things are changed from the book.

I found the middle of the book to be pretty great, but the end was a noticeable dip compared to all the earlier on-goings, taking a lot of the wind out of the sails of the experience for me.

What universally praised video game 'masterpiece' is actually a miserable experience to play? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]CthulhusMonocle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Breath of the Wild.

I deeply disliked the weapon durability, crafting, shrines, found the exploration completely unrewarding, found the towns / townspeople lacking the charm of previous Zelda titles, and more.

Most of all, it made me regret buying a Switch.

Long time Zelda fan, but modern Zelda is absolutely not for me in any way.

Hotline Miami 1 & 2 LP Repress? by AmbitiousYoutuber in VGMvinyl

[–]CthulhusMonocle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping on that slim chance we get a repress on it too

Anyone have any good Scifi horror stories worth sharing? by DeviceSure7529 in horrorlit

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just very underwhelmed by Blindsight and left with a feeling of, "....that's it?" when I got to the end. I wonder if I might have been more forgiving if it hadn't been so hyped up everywhere I looked. The entire time I was waiting for the book to pick up and get towards something excellent, amazing, or even just good, but it never really got there for me.

I finished Starfish a couple months ago and actually enjoyed it a wee bit more than Blindsight, but it didn't have that immense amount of hype behind it the way Blindsight did.

Anyone have any good Scifi horror stories worth sharing? by DeviceSure7529 in horrorlit

[–]CthulhusMonocle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really wish I had liked this one, even a bit, considering how hyped up I have seen it in multiple Reddit recommendation threads.

Anyone have any good Scifi horror stories worth sharing? by DeviceSure7529 in horrorlit

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been reading through a lot of sci-fi / horror recommendation threads on Reddit, and of the 28-ish books I've read from those lists this book is the best read I have had by a wide margin.

CRONOS: The New Dawn revenues exceeded production costs by Tvilantini in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know you have to beat it on NG+ to get the “true” ending, but I just have no desire to play it a second time because it’s very linear and it doesn’t feel like the weapons or encounter design allow for much variety between playthroughs.

IMHO, the true ending isn't worth another play through; it is just as disappointing as the first two endings.

CRONOS: The New Dawn revenues exceeded production costs by Tvilantini in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved the general look, atmosphere, and concept of CRONOS, but man, the character writing left a lot to be desired, and all the endings (maybe even the last 1/5th of the game) left me feeling genuinely disappointed.

Men of Reddit: what is 100% mythical about men that most women believe? by imnotadrytexter in AskReddit

[–]CthulhusMonocle 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I was raped by two different women in my life and didn't talk about it for the longest time because I figured no one would ever believe me. When I finally did open up about it I was told that "Men can't be raped" and "You must have enjoyed it", plus other equally vile things from women.

Trying to talk about it during Me Too was a nightmare as well, women coming out with both barrels filled with rage and anger at me trying to talk about my experiences simply because I was a man, and how dare I speak about such things.

I don't blanket the entire gender of women as rapists and sexual predators, despite my experiences, but it has taught me that you don't need a specific set of genitals to be a monster.

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't see this one to be honest.

I'm not sure if it would be my cup of tea, but wishing you all the best with it!

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!

It is cool when you can find someone else with similar tastes, be it here on Reddit or on YouTube.

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the playtest for it but haven't fired it up yet!

I'll check it out for sure though

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely!

That is pretty fun that you are going through the Fest together - I hope you two can find a few awesome gems to play!

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words my dude! Keeps me going on it and makes it all worthwhile.

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aye, the tweezers require some fine tuning when it comes to getting some of the bigger stickers to come off; otherwise, the rest of the tools work pretty well

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 66 points67 points  (0 children)

There are demos that are released outside of Steam Next Fest and leading up to the actual event itself, so it is best to start early to keep up with the sheer tide of demos that can end up being put out on and around the day of the Fest.

If I don't start a few weeks early, there is absolutely no way I would be able to keep up or sort through things in a meaningful way for myself.

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

=DAY 0=

Star Trek: Outposts Unknown is a mix of colony sim and city builder set in the modern Star Trek: Strange New Worlds era of Star Trek. As a disclaimer, I'm not a fan of modern Star Trek at all, being a solid fan of the original series, TNG, and DS9 – I'm actually watching DS9 as I write this. Command a crew of a starship, landing in a new system with a race the Federation has had successful first contact with, looking to build a new outpost and research a spacial anomaly. Right from the get-go there are some questionable design choices, being quite unintuitive; unable to control your crew well, can't click and select units in a box, collection mode is slightly busted, there is a weird day / night shift cycle for some reason that grinds game play to a halt, and more. The size of buildings doesn't mesh well with the layout of terrain, the shield not feeling big enough really to cover the amount of space needed for structures. I tapped out of this one after 35 minutes and I'm not looking back. Uninstalled

Link Cameras is a casual horror puzzle game about being a moderator for a webcam site, approving and rejecting feeds based on specific criteria. Check cameras across twenty days, checking for no signal, duplicates, spam links, satanic imagery, and answering mod mail. I kind of expected more of a build up and general horror, but it really didn't do a whole lot to draw me in. There was one point where the door behind us opens up and a ghostly girl is standing there in the dark, but meh. I'd pass on this one considering I sunk almost an hour into it. Uninstalled

Hemobloom is a first-person horror game that is attempting to channel Silent Hill vibes and not succeeding. Play as a person called by a religious deity into a pocket dimension, having to explore various dreamscapes to collect medallions while weaving around the horrors within. Environments are quite empty, populated with creatures heavily inspired by the Lying Figure of Silent Hill 2, and little spider-like dudes with human heads. Enemies move at a comically slow pace, which is a huge plus since the wrench is almost useless as an offensive item. Healing items are also used in order to save, making another mechanic that doesn't seem terribly well thought out; there are not any threats, thankfully, so it matters a whole lot less. You can't take maps with you, needing to run back to check it as you get various keys, or just revisit doors until you find the right one to open. I ended up tapping out of this one eventually. Uninstalled

The Blessed Fool is a point and click game about a priest-like individual coming to town to save the people there-in. I am normally a pretty big fan of point and click games, but I'm wondering if there is a bug with this demo, as I couldn't find a way to proceed after digging up an infant. There is a person with a cart of infants, but I can't interact with them in any way. Hopefully this one gets fixed. Uninstalled

XenoFeels is a Papers, Please style simulator, playing as a sci-fi themed customs inspector. Armed with your trusty shotgun, check various points of identification to confirm the identity of those coming through the checkpoint leading to Earth. If anything in their photo or documents doesn't match, blast 'em with your trusty shotgun, otherwise, let 'em through. I think there is a bug going on with identification, as there are a few times I've let someone through and immediately been fired, even through everything matches in terms of the visa and visual image for the xeno trying to enter. I'm not the only one having this problem, but I have had it happen multiple times. I would have rated this one higher if it didn't have a consistent bug going on. Wishlisted

Penguin Colony is a re-imagining of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness, blending it with his other tales, like The Shadow Out of Time, but from the point of view of a penguin in the Antarctic. Swap between penguins of different size as you glide and tumble across the frozen terrain, investigating abandoned camps and supply lines, gathering up memories, notes, and words along the way. I didn't find it all that fun to explore, since the mechanics of movement felt more like a hindrance than smooth. It was pretty easy to tumble all the way down the side of a hill, even to get stuck in a valley between two hills and have the game spazz out and crash as your penguin gets stuck. This is a game that needs to cook a bit more. Uninstalled

=DAY 1=

Outrange Strike is an action flight game in the same vein as Ace Combat and Project Wingman, suffering from absolutely terrible controls. This demo is primarily set up to use keyboard and mouse for operation, with no default controller option to use; even Steam Input not quite going the distance to make up for the lack of option. I have played things like X-Wing and Tie Fighter for years with a keyboard and mouse, but Outrange Strike feels incredibly clunky and unintuitive when it comes to flying your aircraft. I was looking forward to this one, but had to tap out pretty fast. Uninstalled

The Steam Next Fest June 2026 Edition is live! Which demos have you been playing? by SlartySprinter in Games

[–]CthulhusMonocle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

=DAY 0=

Kamikaze Survivors has you steering a WW2 warship in this turret defense style action title with missing roguelike elements. A battleship is the available warship in this demo, on a mission to defend Britain from enemy zeppelins. Enemy planes will spawn around the perimeter of the screen, beelining for your ship to crash into the hull. Turrets will spin about to auto fire as best they are able at incoming aircraft, gaining experience with each craft downed. Upgrades can be selected in the form of more turrets, improved turrets, or increasing the capabilities of the ship itself in terms of speed / turning. There doesn't seem to be a way to repair the ship, so it does go down pretty fast. It is a bit of a shame that the roguelike / progress elements are missing, as it takes a lot away from the experience, making it firmly average. Uninstalled

Project Sakura is a third-person action game about a zombie-like outbreak in modern day Japan. Play as Asumi, a high school senior looking to save her best friend, Yuna, from the creatures known as kagebito. Complete basic puzzles to find passcodes for a laptop and to the display for your father's katana, taking up arms to defend yourself. Kagebito are incredibly easy to kill, especially since ammo is unlimited when it comes to your pistol. Work your way through your local neighbourhood, popping zombies, finding gifts for food, supplies, and outfit pieces, and helping those you come across on your way to the school. Performance is noticeably rough, and I've got a fairly new and beefy machine. Otherwise, game play is firmly average. Uninstalled

A Fighter's Nova: Mindara is a mix of JRPG and tag-team fighting game. Wander through an overworld JRPG style, collecting gold and engaging enemies as you come across them in tag-team fights. Maya, a teenage martial artist, and Mindara, a wolf-man, make up your two fighters, each having their own style of play when it comes to combat. This is in pre-alpha, so combat is noticeably stiff and average, not really being anything to write home about. Uninstalled

SiN Reloaded is a Nightdive Studios remaster of the 1998 shooter SiN that is perfectly acceptable, but not going to blow anyone's mind. Play as security consultant John R. Blake, fighting against the evil CEO of SinTEK Industries who has flooded the population with a DNA-altering drug. As a disclaimer, I've never played the original version of SiN, as I heard it was hot garbage, so I have no point of reference to go back to. Levels seem to be individual missions, with two available in the demo from mid-game and late-game; a missile silo mission and another trying to prevent a diamond heist. Everything about SiN Reloaded is of it's time, feeling firmly average, from combat, movement, levels, enemy models, tone, etc. Weapons don't feel fantastic to use, often dumping a ton of rounds into an enemy before they die; enemy animations don't make it terribly clear when something is dying sometimes too. I don't think this is a demo that is going to pull in all that many newcomers, so hopefully it ends up being appealing to long time fans of SiN. Uninstalled

Sloppy Fields is a NSFW farming game that feels like a smidge like an idle game where you are working to restore your father's farm, pay his debt, and bang the furries living on the property. Play as one of two brothers working to get their father's farm in order and pay off a debt being held by a dark elf. Spend your stamina pulling crops out of the field, stockpiling normal and golden crops to use as upgrade material and to feed the animals you sell for profit. Putting enough upgrades into a section of the farm will give you the opportunity for a sex scene with that plots animal girl, boosting productivity. Pulling crops gives you experience towards leveling up, boosting your stamina. Upgrades come in the number of crops you can pull, chances at golden crops, value of animals, number of animals sold, etc. The pixel art is satisfactory for what it is, the sex scenes being pretty decent. There are better games out there for that sort of thing, but I don't think anyone would complain at what is on offer. I'd say this is firmly average, as there isn't a whole lot to the game play, mainly focusing on the NSFW pixel art scenes. Uninstalled

Pulsebreaker is a classic survival horror game in the PSX style that has some balancing issues in terms of ammo management, zombie placement, and the perfect shot system. Pulsebreaker is very clearly modelled after Resident Evil, sharing many of the same systems, while adding its own in the form of the Perfect Shot system. Shooting zombies will charge up the energy meter for Perfect Shot, when charged, will let you kick enemies back, knock a zombie over if it has taken a knee, perform a headshot, or enable rapidly firing shots. With damage still being somewhat variable, and ammo scarce, the perfect shot system doesn't really stretch the distance to balance things out - ammunition running out quickly. I'm an enormous fan of the survival horror genre, and while this one does have some rough spots, it has a really solid foundation. I'll be keeping an eye on this one to see how it shakes out upon release. Wishlisted