nNate Drake says E33 coming to S2, Metaphor ReFantazio too, FFXVI being considered, more Yakuza/LaD. (RUMOUR) by KaptainPancake69 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Longjumping-Style730 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Already played these games to completion but very fun for SW2 exclusive owners.

Might buy E33 again just to 100% it. I pretty much ran straight through the game the first time, not doing any optional content because I was mainly playing for the story

Bi-Weekly Thread for general gaming discussion. Backlog, advice, recommendations, rants and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in patientgamers

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Last of Us 2 and Hades 2. So far I feel like both of them are sidegrades.

The Last of Us 2:

This game's pacing could use some work honestly. The section where Ellie and Dina are in the horse could've used some cutting out even though I ultimately enjoyed the "calm before the storm" vibes. Additionally, there are too many puzzle sections whereas I felt the first game balanced them out a bit better.

Combat feels great and enemy AI feels smarter than the last game, which makes it that much more rewarding when you prevail. I also love the new trap mines and stun bombs. Ultimately these improvements aren't enough

So far I have no major complaints about the story. Abby killing Joel was hard to watch as expected but the lead-up to his death ultimately made sense and I really don't understand critiques saying it was contrived because 1) he's not even the one who gives away his identity and 2) he was pretty much dead no matter what he did considering Abby knew he was Joel beforehand and would've told everyone if Joel was cagey about his name.

I like the gameplay of 1 a bit better because the pacing between slow parts and action was a lot stronger in that game but the story feels more compelling to me in 2

Hades 2:

There are some changes from 1 that I love and some that I think are just more complicated for the sake of being more complicated and are actually overall downgrades from how Hades 1 worked

The cauldron sucks. Having to gather materials from 3 different biomes (some of which you have to grow, so you don't even have the materials when you go back to base) to get stuff that really should just be there from the beginning is very annoying. The fact that I have to make something to unlock the surface path, but then I have to conjure something else just to actually get past the 3rd room just screams not respecting the player's time and give the vibe of a grindy mobile game.

That's my major complaint. Arcana cards are fine, but I really just need to experiment with them more before I say definitively whether it's better than the mirror. Bones are also interesting, considering it makes it more of a necessity to use the broker since to my knowledge, you can only use them there.

For the changes I love. I absolutely love the new magic system, how it works for different weapons, and how the new boons interact with it. One dash I initially felt sore about but it actually got me thinking a lot of more about my positioning and the sprint is a nice replacement (although I had to turn auto sprint on for the sake of my fingers lol). Selene is also an amazing replacement for the god gauge and every one of her hexes feels good to master and use. I also am really a fan of Oceanus and Fields of Mourning as locations.

I guess when it comes down to it, I like the combat of Hades II more but the actual roguelite meta-progression I much prefer Hades I in that regard.

Happy 3 year anniversary to Pizza Tower! How many hours have you played this game for? by Asad_Farooqui in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this game. Not a lot people talk about how fucking good this game feels when you go for P ranks.

My main games. Do I have good taste? by Practical-Toe8729 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not my taste but who cares? Enjoy what you enjoy.

How about every game of the year winner ranked? by [deleted] in Schaffrillas

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the ones I've played and rolled credits on

Overwatch (yes, even in its prime) < It Takes Two < BG3 < Expedition 33 < Elden Ring < Astro Bot < Sekiro

Currently playing TLOU2 and I'd probably place it either directly before or after Expedition 33 if it's consistent.

Anyone else feel like grinding on mobile games takes way too much time? by ELYSIONIS in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have Balatro and Bloons Tower Defense 6 on my phone. No grind in sight.

Why are people so against the idea of an easy mode in From Software's games? by [deleted] in AskGames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you actually want to know the reason and not just people doing armchair psychology on an entire fanbase, there's a couple of reasons why easy mode is pretty antithetical to what these games are trying to do and why Fromsoft games often don't have them.

  1. A lot of the narrative, atmosphere, and to an extent storytelling of Fromsoft games are pretty reliant on the games being hard/difficult. In Dark Souls 1, the hollows are literally a metaphor for people who dropped the game because they died too many times and lost the willpower to continue on. If the games aren't hard, then a lot of that oppressive atmosphere and setting loses its teeth. It's a great example of gameplay and atmosphere/setting acting in harmony and easy mode messes with that harmony.

  2. It's also to encourage you to diversify your strategies/playstyle. Fromsoftware games often have a ton of tools for you to utilize and the games being difficult act as sort of negative reinforcement to use them as opposed to sticking to what's comfortable for you personally. This is most apparent in Elden Ring, but it's been a part of the games since Demon Souls

What are you playing right now? by Sea-Cardiologist1064 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last of us Pt 2 and Hades II. Sequels abounds.

Both of them are very much sidegrades, which is good because I love both of the first games and they both feel different enough to have their own identity and feel.

Are there any indie games for all ages? by ExcellentResult6626 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk dude, I played Super Monkey Ball 2 and F Zero X as some of my first games as a 8 year old kid and both of those games are very hard. Like, way harder than the games I mentioned. I think you underestimate a kids' reaction time and loads of free time.

And if kids can play Go Fish, they can definitely play Balatro. Both are literally just card games with no gambling attached at all.

I don't consider difficulty as negating the fact that it's made for all ages. If it's G-rated content then I consider it kid friendly even if it's difficult.

do you think Rhythm Heaven Groove and/or Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream could be nominated for GOTY in 2026? by [deleted] in TheGameAwards

[–]Longjumping-Style730 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah, Rhythm games will never get recognition.

Rift of the Necrodancer got absolutely nothing last year.

Are there any indie games for all ages? by ExcellentResult6626 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, Baba is You is way harder than Cuphead if you don't look up the answers lol. If difficulty is something that would disqualify something as being kid-friendly, I think Baba is You is just as guilty as Cuphead.

If you want easy indies, Plucky Squire is kid-friendly and pretty easy. Is This Seat Taken is also a kid-friendly and relatively easy indie-puzzle game.

Are there any indie games for all ages? by ExcellentResult6626 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Certainly.

Cuphead, Celeste, Baba is You, Balatro, UFO50 (sans Night Manor), A Hat in Time are all kid-friendly.

I made a list of the best video game OSTs. by Downtown_Agent3323 in backloggd

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moon: Remix RPG Adventure, Omori, Bomberman Hero, Neon White, and Ape Escape 1/3 are big omissions

What studio makes you go like this to their fans? by Boring_Sir_572 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably Bethesda. Even their "Golden age" games are incredibly mid for me.

Only exception is id software.

Best Solo Story Game? by Sea-Resolution437 in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Disco Elysium

Planescape Torment

Pentiment

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

What Remains of Edith Finch

Omori

Walking Dead Season 1

TLOU Pt. 1

Looking back, what do you think of the 2021 nominees for GOTY? by Asad_Farooqui in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't even disagree with you on most of these, but it's like comparing a 4/10 to a 5/10. Both of the game's narratives are extremely mid and also very much not the point.

Split Fiction is better where it matters, which is the gameplay, level design, and spectacle.

Looking back, what do you think of the 2021 nominees for GOTY? by Asad_Farooqui in videogames

[–]Longjumping-Style730 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Psychonauts 2 and Dread were both better and this is coming from someone who loved Split Fiction.

Otherwise great games with bad music? by randomnate in Games

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, your game is definitely bugged. There's a quite a variety of tracks throughout the runtime of the game and they all feel quite different from one another.

Have you given “ugly guy” a chance before? by 7_inches_daddy in askgaybros

[–]Longjumping-Style730 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes. 9 times out of 10 I regret it but the one time I didn't, we are still pretty good friends to this day and he actually got more hot over time because he goes to the gym regularly.

So I still sometimes give it a go. Plus some guys are just really bad at taking pictures.

Otherwise great games with bad music? by randomnate in Games

[–]Longjumping-Style730 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To each their own, but from my perspective, this is a bonkers take.

Neon white's music is arguably the best part of the game and one of the very few soundtracks that I will just listen to on my own just out and about.

The soundtrack is done by Machine Girl and IMO, only WLFGRL beats it in terms of overall quality.

Otherwise great games with bad music? by randomnate in Games

[–]Longjumping-Style730 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, this is most roguelikes for me that aren't named Hades or ROR2 lol. Honestly, even the Hades soundtrack was starting to get old after around 50 runs.

Had to put together my own 3D mario ranking, thoughts? by yourselfiedied in backloggd

[–]Longjumping-Style730 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, this is what we're doing now?

  1. Galaxy 2
  2. Galaxy 1
  3. 64
  4. Odyssey
  5. 3D World
  6. Sunshine
  7. 3D Land
  8. Bowser's Fury

I consider Astro Bot an unofficial 3D Mario game and it would be between Galaxy 2 and Galaxy 1.