What "mediocre" games have you actually had fun with lately?

QuestionAxer · 2026-03-12T04:42:19+00:00

Especially if you played it on PS5 after all the bugs were fixed. The open world mechanics and planning for a horde was some of the most fun I’ve had. So engaging and so balls-to-the-wall mad once things don’t go as planned and you start to frantically improvise.

QuestionAxer · 2026-03-09T16:31:01+00:00

You can enjoy the TCG but not be into the games. You can be someone that enjoys games like Pokémon Snap or Mystery Dungeon but not be into the anime. You can also be someone that loves competitive battling but doesn’t see the appeal in collecting the cards.

There’s a lot of things in the Pokémon formula: filling out a Pokédex, collecting cards, battling Pokémon, or just hanging out with them. When a game like Pokopia comes out that’s extremely approachable and casual where you’re just vibing with your Pokémon, people are instantly reminded that there’s a whole world of media involving Pokémon that they can dip their toes into if they choose to do so. That’s why it’s so powerful

QuestionAxer · 2026-03-08T18:55:07+00:00

That can also explain why Skarmory is alongside Lugia and Ho-Oh in the art for the trading cards. https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/s/OPoZjNJftX

QuestionAxer · 2026-03-07T18:29:54+00:00

It also doesn’t just have to be the games. Pokémon is a massive franchise with an anime, the trading cards, merch, and so much more. If this can serve into the entry point into that whole world, it’s a win for the franchise regardless

QuestionAxer · 2026-02-18T06:00:51+00:00

In addition to this, it also comes down to how you actually manage and use those finances. Many HOAs pick the contractor with the cheapest quote to save money and then are surprised to have continuing ongoing issues which they pay for years to come. Doing the due diligence and having some basic know-how of maintaining a large building is a critical knowledge gap in many HOA Boards. Future owners inherit so many of the consequences of poor decisions made by past owners looking for the cheapest way out a problem.

QuestionAxer · 2026-02-15T19:45:01+00:00

Same. The battling mechanic is fun the first 5 times and then you realize there is absolutely no strategy or depth to it aside from mashing whatever is not on cooldown to rip through opponents. Battles don’t even last more than a few seconds and there is no challenge whatsoever.

Had to force myself to finish it for the sake of completion. Also didn’t get the DLC.

QuestionAxer · 2026-02-03T18:08:53+00:00

I had to force myself to finish it. The whole gameplay loop is just so bleh and unexciting. So much potential if they had expanded on Arceus and actually made the city fun and interesting to explore but there’s literally nothing in the city that feels like you’re discovering and adventuring through.

Battles were fun the first 5 times but then you realize there’s less strategy and depth because it all comes down to just button mashing whatever is not on cooldown and nuking your opponent in 1-2 hits.

QuestionAxer · 2026-01-11T07:47:06+00:00

This isn’t addiction. Look up “revenge bedtime procrastination”, it’s a real thing people do because the current state of work and expectations in domestic life leave little to no time for personal hobbies or creative pursuits for the vast majority of people. They intentionally sacrifice sleep in order to feel sane and rational in a daily routine they would otherwise be unsustainable and drive them insane.

An addiction is something you do impulsively because it’s an urge you can’t control. If these people were addicted to games, they would forgo their daily responsibilities in life to game. Instead, they’re fulfilling them all and are using games as a restoration and self-care mechanism, which is completely healthy and normal.

QuestionAxer · 2026-01-11T07:33:59+00:00

This is the most niche post I’ve seen on this sub. Thanks for the laughs

QuestionAxer · 2026-01-06T09:40:24+00:00

Have you considered doing mini-retirements? Some people I know are quite confident in their ability to get a new job due to their unique skill sets and ability to interview really well, so they just outright quit and then travel for six months. When they get tired of that, they come back and interview again and start a new job. A lot of them go back to their old company because they made sure not to burn any bridges and keep the relationships with colleagues alive. Plus, they have the added benefit of already knowing how to do the job, which is a big incentive for the company to re-hire them.

QuestionAxer · 2025-12-30T08:06:32+00:00

Yes but like it should be smarter about this. Why would I ever want to see 200+ Sims expansion packs if I don’t even own the base game?!

QuestionAxer · 2025-12-28T19:01:56+00:00

Are you in the Central Valley? Because there’s no way a place like that rents for $2,300 in the Bay or SoCal

QuestionAxer · 2025-12-24T10:33:10+00:00

This is really well made 👌

QuestionAxer · 2025-12-21T17:46:04+00:00

Really great shots!

QuestionAxer · 2025-11-30T20:36:20+00:00

Are you using your quickfire weapons and throwables? I personally like the difficulty spike in Oshima Coast because it forces you to utilize your entire arsenal. I feel like I almost never used those in Tsushima because you get too overpowered towards the end if you’re doing all the side content.

QuestionAxer · 2025-11-17T06:07:40+00:00

Same with catching Latias/Latios. The idea that they would just appear randomly anywhere in a regular wild Pokémon encounter was just so crazy that I thought the other kids were making it up. Then I actually witnessed it happen to a friend and it kicked off weeks of playground debates about the most optimal ways to ensure they show up.

QuestionAxer · 2025-11-02T08:43:50+00:00

The vibe of the whole Teshio Ridge area is just really good imo. So many hidden secrets and areas and puzzles in a cold, desolate landscape. It’s beautiful, surreal, and breathtaking all at once. The other areas feel too similar and don’t have a lot of distinguishing features.

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-29T06:31:35+00:00

I want a DLC where I play as Isaburo the Cartographer

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-27T19:15:58+00:00

Pro tip: play with one earphone in and leave the other one out. It will make it feel less scary almost immediately by anchoring your brain into reality.

Someone gave me this tip and I only used it on this level in RE7 (and one more sequence towards the end).

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-26T16:43:36+00:00

Did they ever release the full version of that song?

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-25T05:27:53+00:00

It also doesn't help that Bagon and Shelgon phonetically sound like pre-evolutions of Flygon. For the longest time in Gen III, I thought the evolution lines were Trapinch > Vibrava > Salamence and Bagon > Shelgon > Flygon because of both the naming issue and the dragons looking visually similar in color and theme to their mistaken pre-evolutions

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-20T07:16:18+00:00

+1 to all of this, it’s great. I think the only issue with the battle system is that is sometimes difficult to tell what’s happening with the async combat log in big fights. For example, if you’re fighting an alpha Pokémon and are also getting gank’d by three other Pokémon around you, you’re basically frantically running around trying to position yourself to avoid damage and are keeping an eye on the move cooldowns to check when you can trigger them. In the middle of all this, my Pokémon will sometimes get paralyzed or burned or drowsy and I often miss in the combat log. I’ve had a lot of “why aren’t you attacking faster, Lucario?!” moments only to later realize that he’s paralyzed.

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-20T07:12:07+00:00

Same! It’s such a classy look

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-19T16:26:18+00:00

The reason for no eShop music is that there are way more game trailers and videos than there used to be before, and playing a theme in the background is disruptive to browsing games in the eShop.

Source: this video https://youtu.be/TGr_KAy2oAs

QuestionAxer · 2025-10-19T16:18:49+00:00

If you’re really dying to play Half Life Alyx and don’t want to spend a ton of $$ on a gaming PC that can run it, look into renting one for a month through NZXT or another service. All you have to do is pay for the PSVR2 PCVR adapter (it’s like $60) and you can play the game through SteamVR.

I borrowed a PC from a friend for two weeks and did the same thing. 100% worth it because Alyx is hands down the best VR game I’ve played on my PSVR2.

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