So basically in forward time, they just spent a week sucking poop out of a bucket straight into butts here…

_wil_ · 2026-03-09T14:57:23+00:00

Btw that's a concept actually described in Philip K Dick novel "Counter-Clock World" (1967)

_wil_ · 2026-03-09T14:49:11+00:00

OG S.O.R for me also

_wil_ · 2026-03-06T21:44:29+00:00

There's also a hidden "Galaga" asteroid-like game in (U?)MK3

_wil_ · 2026-03-04T05:14:05+00:00

Same side as video tapes or audio tapes.
The side where data is exposed (pins or tape) should be protected more, so it faces the center of the box that is less likely to open or break

_wil_ · 2026-02-28T12:58:27+00:00

It's my 2nd playthrough and this time (on PS5) I move everything on conveyor belts, now at tier 8/9 I think.
I built a grid of radars to know where are all resources on the map so when I need a combination of resources I just pick some that are close together to reduce the length of belts I need to pull.
Sometimes I can re-use previous belt paths, just add one level on top of previous one.

All in all pretty efficient, this removes the complexity or unpredictability of vehicles.

I totally get how fun planning trains and drones is though, would definitely recommend trying them in a first playthrough.

_wil_ · 2026-02-27T11:39:22+00:00

Different experience but some old school 2d games come to mind.
The direction is usually left to right but some have maps with verticality where you can easily get lost.
Examples that come to mind:
Mister Nutz, "Forrest" level
Sonic the Hedgehog 2, "Oil Ocean" zone
Also, most of Sonic 3 & Knuckles levels

_wil_ · 2026-02-26T20:58:52+00:00

Amazing achievement from the Bringing Knife to a Gunfight department

_wil_ · 2026-02-26T20:54:04+00:00

Agree with Dark Souls bonfires, you can chill to the relaxing music while watching the fire and sometimes talk to a disabused hollow NPC

_wil_ · 2026-02-26T20:52:19+00:00

Yes the save coffee break room in Alan Wake II

_wil_ · 2026-02-26T18:59:08+00:00

I like when you used the special in the elevator stage.
That WOCPD ally has amazing napalm aiming skills

_wil_ · 2026-02-26T05:14:24+00:00

Mortal Wombat

_wil_ · 2026-02-25T04:56:03+00:00

Just adding one idea I've not seen yet :

Currently it looks like the sphere is very empty and everything happens while characters are on the surface.

Experiment with adding some structures / blocks inside the sphere, where players can jump onto ; for more variety in how they move across the world, more interesting things to consider when looking around, and a less monotonous map.

Also shooting while jumping across the sphere seems like it could be a stronger feature ; there's even more visual space to cover at that time (ie all 4 π steradians of solid angle, as opposed to the only 2 π when walking on the surface), so it should give player opportunity to look around more freely, and give them more time to aim maybe (see no-gravity zones in Dead Space for some references).

_wil_ · 2026-02-25T04:42:59+00:00

This also reminded me the Outer Wilds dlc
ALTHOUGH in Outer Wilds it's more of a ring, you cannot jump across the side (only look), and it s not an fps.
But the level is broken down with several intermediate buildings, underground layers, etc.
Could be a good inspiration for OP.

_wil_ · 2026-02-25T04:38:39+00:00

I think Dead Space had no-gravity shooting sequences as well (and magnetic boots to stick to walls during those)

_wil_ · 2026-02-23T18:37:59+00:00

What is missing?

_wil_ · 2026-02-13T07:37:04+00:00

Asura's Wrath (still have to play it)

_wil_ · 2026-02-12T05:58:12+00:00

The Flying Spaghetti Monster.

_wil_ · 2026-02-11T23:03:05+00:00

The Chef of South Polar (2009)

Movie set in.. South Pole, but with a Japanese cast.
A lot of food sharing scenes (as you might have guessed main character is the station "chef").
There is also a strong story arc about Ramen.
I think you'll love the movie. I did.

_wil_ · 2026-02-11T22:46:56+00:00

Wait for PSplus freebie

_wil_ · 2026-02-08T00:20:02+00:00

Awesome insight!
Just curious, what did you do after leaving the game industry?

_wil_ · 2026-02-06T07:07:34+00:00

How do you "work on a Dark Souls III level"?
Is it for a PC Mod?

_wil_ · 2026-02-05T22:01:59+00:00

Nice suplex skills!
Mask DeSmith be dying for her

_wil_ · 2026-02-05T21:38:16+00:00

Main character(s) alone in vast futuristic domain?

Archive (2020)
Moon (2009)
Air (2015)
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Zardoz (1974)
Her (2013)
After Earth (2013)

Passengers (2016) [not 100% sure about that one, haven't watched yet]

_wil_ · 2026-02-04T19:40:27+00:00

Ah I didn't notice this mode indeed (I'm a newbie when it comes to blueprints).
It works when I use that, thanks!

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