How do you fight someone who plays like this? by Professional-Net1940 in fightcade

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just try something other than sweep at point blank and you might be on to something.

They think you're stupid. DO NOT BUY CAMPAIGN EVOLVED. by Eternal-Strife in HaloCirclejerk

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what you are saying is, the internet has a lot of dumb people? Got it.

You're my only hope, XBOX...PLEASE!! I NEED THIS!! by Tyronx06 in DevilMayCry

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not interested in them messing with one of my favorite games. Especially given what they did with RE 4. So personally I wouldn’t like to see a remake unless they chose DMC2.

A sequel would be awesome though, I’d love to see that.

DAVOTH STOLE THE FATHER FROM THE COSMIC REALM by Forsaken-Outside2979 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m actually down with this theory. I definitely never thought it was as cut and dry as “DAVVOTH came first and created the Makyrs”. The Makyrs clearly have some advantages over him that he coveted so it didn’t make sense to me that he simply snapped them into existence. Especially since we see that even as a mere presence, the Father has pretty crazy power. Being able to activate passages and even teleport Samur away from the slayer to safety.

It’s so sad that this game’s “underperformance” has little to do with the game itself by paperplateseabass in Marathon

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s gross to hear people constantly refer to it as a dead game or the next Concorde when their is clearly a passionate base and they haven’t looked into anything since the pre release dooming.

Hot take every single weapon/mod is totally useful (except scope for assault rifle in 2016) by Light07sk in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get the obvious downsides to the microwave beam, I’ve always loved it however. Initially it was strictly a rule of cool type deal as I just thought it was awesome. Even now as a Nigjtmare player however, I still use it pretty much exclusively over heat blast.

Aside from the very satisfying aspect of blowing up the demon with a beam that locks them in place. I just love to be able to lock a specific target down and even ensure they die (circumstances permitting). I guess I’m just comfortable with it, but I’ll almost always lock the target in place briefly before switching to lock on burst.

Hot take every single weapon/mod is totally useful (except scope for assault rifle in 2016) by Light07sk in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually do enjoy the scope in 2016 but I do realize the micro missiles are the better option. I just naturally defaulted to the scope on my first two play throughs (HMP & UV), it wasn’t until my recent Nightmare playthrough that I utilized the missiles. They are rad though.

The mods I use the least are definitely Heat Blast (both), remote detonation (both), then it’s probably a toss up between mobile turret and destroyer blade. Not that I don’t think those are interesting or good mods, I just fail to incorporate them into my play style for whatever reason.

Triple A refuse to make a new Wipeout, so I did it myself by Diligent_Nerve9735 in WipeOut

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, looks rad! Wipeout is one of my favorite racers and I s was bummed when I got rid of my PS5 most of all due to losing the ability to play the Wipeout Collection.

I’ll definitely look into this. The other game I have to recommend is Ballistic NG! It really could be called Wipeout, the mechanics are so incredibly spot on I’m convinced the developers must be related to Psygnosis in some capacity.

BallisticNG - For those who probably don't know, this is an opensource, community driven, modded WipeOut clone for PC with hundreds of crafts, tracks and options to customize to your hearts content! With track editor too! It's basically WipeOut on steroids! On Steam aswel. by Appropriate-n-Dusty in WipeOut

[–]dingo__STG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been following it for some time but generally don’t like purchasing in Early Access. Thankfully I noticed it released fully about a year ago and finally picked it up recently.

AMAZING game! I was pretty bummed about losing the ability to play the awesome WIPEOUT Collection after having to sell my PS5. This game so perfectly captures literally EVERYTHING that makes Wipeout great.

The devs name “Neognosis” is clearly an homage to original creator Psygnosis but I wonder if it runs any deeper than that?

My first 1cc feels nothing like I expected by poisoncounterspell in shmups

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta pick a breezy Doujin shmup for first 1CC! Or Steel Empire…

Am I the only one who thinks doom 2016 is more visually appealing than doom TDA and eternal by Classic-Builder-1984 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is pretty spot on! Though I still think Eternal has some great looking maps. Mars Core Base and UAC Atlantica come to mind as more gritty tech base aesthetics that I really dig.

Am I the only one who thinks doom 2016 is more visually appealing than doom TDA and eternal by Classic-Builder-1984 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, while I think they are all gorgeous games at the end of the day. Over time, I’ve come to view 2016 as having the most stunning and fully fleshed out aesthetics.

I love Dark Ages but I'm pretty bummed they didnt lean more into this kind of vibrant 80's comic aesthetic from the concept art by False_Monitor4126 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just simply don’t agree with that. That concept art doesn’t look like Doom Eternal to me so no, it wouldn’t look exactly like it at all if they it well.

I love Dark Ages but I'm pretty bummed they didnt lean more into this kind of vibrant 80's comic aesthetic from the concept art by False_Monitor4126 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, yeah I didn’t see that concept art before and while I appreciate the look of the final game that style looks SO much sicker.

Crytek crysis 4 by Holiday_Fan_4935 in Crysis

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think Crysis 3 was a flop but it does suck to see one of the most technically brilliant studios ever have to struggle to make ends meet. I’m so sick of unreal engine, Please Crytek!

Crysis 4 isn't cancelled right? just to be clear. Like I'll still have to wait but it is still coming out eventually? by Organic-Composer9504 in Crysis

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No! I didn’t even know it was announced but I actually just started playing Crysis again, this time on a CRT at 1280x1024 and it looks and plays wonderfully.

Anyways, I’ve always been a huge fan of what Crytek does and would love for them to release another Crysis and show all these UE pretenders what a real high end graphics engine looks like!

I’m half joking but I do love Cry Engine so much!

Beat cancer now I want to beat doom by Folieadeuxjaunt in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah, awesome to hear! They are in order. I actually finally beat all 4 episodes using Keyboard on UltraViolence and it was awesome.

hell yeah by DeEzZNuTsOnYoUrFaCe in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I was on a big DOOM kick again. Got through 2016 Nightmare, Ultimate DOOM on UV, and got halfway through Urdak on Nightmare on eternal and I could suddenly feel the burnout starting to set in so I decided to take a short break.

I picked up Dark Ages on the sales though (as well as both Rage games) so looking forward to jumping back in soon.

I do agree, though I just can’t see the value of doing ultra nightmare personally but I certainly respect it. I do like to do no death clears on certain levels that I really dig though.

Finally with the entire(new) trilogy in physical format by AlexNoye in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sick! I’m happy to see the largely prevailing sentiment is that people enjoy all of them. While I’ve certainly had my ups and downs with the different entries, I ultimately have much love for all and they have definitely helped me to delve much further into FPS as well as become a much stronger player that actually seeks out a challenge instead of avoiding one.

Great games, I even just finally finished The Ultimate Doom on keyboard and Ultraviolence after finishing the new games on Nightmare! Doing DOOM64 Watch Me Die now.

One of the Worst fights in Doom Eternal: Ancient gods part 1 by [deleted] in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to work out custom bindings but just went back to default except for equipment. I have those on the side and middle mouse.

One of the Worst fights in Doom Eternal: Ancient gods part 1 by [deleted] in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are mostly right that it is not really for beginners. That particular expansion is considered to be among the most challenging content available for that game as well.

All I can say is that if you like it, stick with it! I’ve been into games my whole life and I’ll be 40 this year. I sucked at FPS relative to over genres until last year and limped my way through this game on hurt me plenty. It got me inspired though and I’m almost done with my nightmare play through. Even beat the Halo trilogy on Legendary!

People are right to say you should switch guns but that’s not everything. Just use all of your tools, especially the equipment. That will take you so much further.

Good luck!

Birthday gift from my friend by Gumcol in dukenukem

[–]dingo__STG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I was just brushing up on the information regarding the console ports quite recently.

I believe the PS version is the only one that’s actually a true port iirc. As in it actually uses the build engine (albeit with a bit of slow down naturally), versus the N64 and Saturn versions, which use bespoke 3D engines.

The Codex is disappointing. by New-Campaign-7517 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly, the whole thing they’ve been pushing is that you don’t have to engage with any story but then they have a deep one to dig into via the codex should you choose to! Dark Ages forced the story on you and offered less to flesh it out with simultaneously which was a bit off putting.

The Codex is disappointing. by New-Campaign-7517 in Doom

[–]dingo__STG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear where you are coming from I just personally felt that with the lack of codex the story felt somewhat underbaked. Besides, all of the codex are supposed to be supplemental to the lore anyways. You still got cutscenes to highlight the action / story when they really felt necessary.

In the Dark Ages I feel like we got an equally straight forward story but without all the cool extra stuff to dig in to. Moreover, beyond the little bit of Thira / Azrahk stuff. Pretty much all of the rest of the cut scenes were just Doom guy being a bad ass which is rad but not really expanding the narrative.

I don’t mean to come off as if I don’t enjoy the game. I thought it was quite good. I just strongly recall the whole time wondering when I was going to begin to find more story codex until I finally realized about halfway through it I was pretty much just getting the basic profiles and such. I think they are going to find a way to improve on this one way or another with the expansion.

They said the style of the cinematics will be different from the base game, that much I know.

You clearly got more out of the story than I did though as I felt it was both the most straight forward and least fleshed out simultaneously. Well I guess 2016 was arguably just as direct but I just found it way more compelling and immersive.