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Did I miss it?

The issue right now is that the reliability is just too low. Any time I ask Copilot or ChatGPT a question on a subject I actually know about, it is very likely to have readily identifiable wrong information.

I think I played the first Shadow Warrior on PC and had a good time back in the day. Maybe I should pick up 2.

The level design... so good. A great balance is linear with room to explore. The secrets are fun to find, but generally not ridiculously cryptic. Great set pieces and large gauntlets.

HojoojoH_2 posted...

Peace Walker was one of my favourite PSP games. And I played a lot of PSP games.

But beside MGS on psx, I never got into any others. Does this track or am I missing out on not playing the others?

I'm probably biased, but MGS 1-4, PW, and V are all bangers in their own way.

Is crash 2 the one with that really annoying gem in the ice level?

So good. I may be turning into a boomer gamer, but this and Wolfenstein TNO are still some of the best single player fps games there are imo.

Playing Doom Eternal now. Having a good time, but all the extra lore feels a little heavy handed. 2016 struck a perfect balance for the story imo.

Seems like it's not nearly as popular as ps4 pro

Most of the AI slop I see is actually civil / structural engineering related. It is interesting how much (presumably fake) engagement AI nonsense gets. It is clear the poster and most of the comments have no idea what they're talking about in these situations.

Especially LinkedIn

I think it's pretty good, but it's not $60 good. Note I also did not like it on 3DS, but I was more prepared for the episodic structure on my second play through so it bothered me less.

If you're craving some LM, I think it's worth a spin. But it's nowhere near a most play imo.

Honestly, I've never been a huge fan of SW EU content where Jedi and Sith are basically gods (ex. Force Unleashed and KotOR2 as other examples). At least story wise. Anakin and Obi-Wan in episode 3 are two of the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy. Something like Jedi Fallen Order is about the right level of power for me.

Of course, the EU is all over the place with power, so I won't make a big stink. The OG Clone Wars cartoon is a good time.

YellowSUV posted...

I've never really heard anyone talk about the book until now. With what you said, I can see why.

It actually comes up a lot in recommendations. Partly because it is set between V and VI and was tied in with the video game. But most admit it is not the highest quality book.

LightSnake posted...

I refuse to believe Darth Bane is a masterpiece in comparison to anything

I don't know what to tell you bro. This book ain't Shakespeare, but it at least has some decent prose and at least one reasonably developed character. I'll admit my nostalgia for KOTOR has me biased. But I do think the prose is now descriptive and enjoyable than the Heir to the Empire trilogy. I enjoyed those books, but Zahn does not exactly exhibit a masterful use of language. Lips twisting can apparently convey any and all facial expressions.

That book was ass. Xizor is an extremely shallow make power fantasy, and the book almost reads like the author describing his personal sexual fantasies. Like 1/3 of this guy's plot relevant scenes are spent being horny for Leia, and he had a super sexy robot pleasure assassin. Leia resisting the seduction pheromones was an extremely awkward scene. Meanwhile, Dash Rendar is a very shallow "scoundrel" trope almost literally described as "we have Han Solo at home." The best part of it was probably the Darth Vader bits, which had some standard (but perhaps unique for the time?) Sith warrior shenanigans. Also the plan to blow the whole castle at the end was straight out of a video game plot (probably literally in this case).

I started reading the first Darth Bane afterward, and it is a literary masterpiece by comparison. I don't regret reading Shadows, but mostly because I enjoy bad media.

I am now reading Star Wars books from the 90s. And having a great time with it

Money

3 will tend to veer toward a dps/tank/support type system. 4 gives a nice deal of flexibility.

_____Cait posted...

That too. Along with the button combos. Having it be based on memorization, while having multiple actions required, really didnt feel fun for me, especially adding rhythm to it.

Well this version has a setting to list all the commands at the bottom of the screen. That might help. But if you don't like the rhythm, not for you.

I think this game is a lot simpler than something like Crypt of the Necrodancer for example.

_____Cait posted...

I played it on psp and thought it was way too convoluted for what it was. S

You mean the rpg mechanics?

SketchDog posted...

Looks really boring, don't see what the appeal of this game is at all

Conquering your enemies, keeping your worshippers alive, and growing your army rich with gear. Warrior god good times

https://youtu.be/5aL6y_DV_h4?si=rD9m-p50h0FNsl_-

Pata pata pata pon... bitches.

Hoping the port is good. Some dude is complaining about input lag on Switch 2 on a bunch of YouTube videos which has me worried.

Is this classic AC or RPG AC?

Despised posted...

It's like a story driven turn based rpg with Dodge and parry mechanics as well as a finally fantasy style magic/skill learning system

Seems up my alley...

MaxEffingBemis posted...

Its an RPG

Interesting. ARPG / WRPG? Linear? Third person or isometric? Party based or solo? Fantasy or scifi?

What genre is this game? I've only heard of the title. I will not do independent research outside this topic in the near future.

LightSnake posted...

All this information is based on public info and filings

Information interpreted by, from the looks of it, a bunch of random Twitter users and / or online pundits (which are usually random Twitter users with followings). Public filings are misunderstood by mobs of internet users with high frequency.

Initial Twitter outrage on any given topic is typically based on false, misleading, or misinterpreted information. I don't feel strongly about this, but inevitably everybody will move on before any accurate account of what any of this means is presented.

I was paying $1800 for a piece of crap on Seattle. It was sticker shock after paying $1200 for a piece of crap in Austin.

Kain_Highwind posted...

I mean yeah it was noted out but it seems like people are making FFT more of a bigger deal than they did with those

I don't agree - there was quite a bit of grumbling with the pixel remastered. Unlike the FF 1-6, though, the added content in FFT was pretty good.

Not a big deal for me though. Balthier was crazy OP iirc, and the new jobs were mostly late game gimmicks imo. I think there are a lot of extra side fights that will be missing, but not a huge deal.

Tyranthraxus posted...

Mobile wotl doesn't have slowdown

You can also mod the slow down out of the PSP version. The slow down was a programming issue, not a performance issue. The PSP can run the animations fine.

I've been playing the latest patch recently, and there isn't much an abnormal amount of jank in the game considering the scope. Comparable to Bethesda imo.

I like to play the video games they produce.

I see many complaints about the intermissions online. Seems like a bizarre choice to make that the default mode online.

Seems like the internet is heading towards this conclusion.

I do not own a switch 2. My wife's boyfriend said there are no games.

RasterGraphic posted...

Ah, that's pretty cool. Makes me want one even more so I go through my library and experiment.

However, it _could_ also be a bad thing depending on the game. If a game was programmed with frame specific logic and the devs didn't bother capping it, that could lead to a ton of issues.

I want to say most devs arn't that naive, but I know damn well that's not true unfortunately, especially with smaller indie titles.

One thing in the video is that BL3 uncapped runs at 60 in its uncapped but has a bunch of screen tearing. So I expect mileage will vary.

Bishop9800 posted...

So Arkham Knight should be playable now!!!!

I've seen that in two performance videos lol. I think the one I linked was like "for $10 it isn't a bad version now."

It's stable 30 on Switch 2 at least.

RasterGraphic posted...

I really like MVG honestly, but I don't feel like watching that right now.

Is it every game, or just games with special enhancement patches?

Every game with uncapped frame rates and dynamic resolution will run better and sharper out the box.

https://youtu.be/jiZCwkKnmlQ?si=Juy-f4C9Z03LWwwi

That 60fps Bayonetta 3 almost makes me want to go out and get one... almost.

I bet this would have gone through with Target or Best Buy. My CC knows I never shop at Walmart lol

bsp77 posted...

Oh, congrats TC!

(the wedding I mean)

Thanks!

bsp77 posted...

I would go on a rant against my CC company if that happened

I would be much more angry if I was really hyped about it. I mostly like having a launch model so I can potentially hack it later, but the probability I do that is getting lower as I get older.

WingsOfGood posted...

Yea they saved you

Yeah, I can tell because I'm not that upset. We've been securing a lot of vendors for the wedding lately.

I should clarify I have about $30k liquid cash in savings and more in retirement amounts, but these are emergency find / wedding expense funds. The video game purchases come out the checking account.

bsp77 posted...

Why did it block it? No money (then good) or didn't think it was you (that would be BS)?

"Suspicious activity." I confirmed it was me, but by then it was too late.

Pre order CANCELED.

Oh well. Probably for the best tbh, not the most flush with cash right now. I'll probably pick one up a little later.

Well, my credit card declined the charge so my pre order was canceled. No Switch 2 for me.

I feel extremely neutral about this. I turn up the difficulty all the time for a better experience. I have no issue with players turning the difficulty down for a better experience.

Writer with no ideas in 10 years:

Somehow... Luthen returned.

I had a strange mix of "I have no idea what's going on", "I can't put this down", and "there must be a truth behind it all."

I got to the end and found myself confused, yet strangely satisfied. At first, the style really turned me off. I'm more into fluffy fantasy prose. The terse prose sort of reminded me of Hemingway - threadbare and maybe even irritating on the surface, but strangely a gift that keeps on giving when I turn out over in my head.

I'm not sure if I liked it. But I know I didn't dislike it. And I have the strange urge to read the sequels.

As somebody who used to be a big fan and 100% every US release on the series prior to KH3 coming out...

It was ass. Huge letdown in every major aspect.

KH2. I actually liked the double dip approach to the worlds as well.

BBS has a solid list of classics, but the execution leaves something to be desired.

My full ranking is probably:

KH2
KH1
KH3
BBS
3D
CoM/Re:CoM
Re:coded
Days

I'm biased toward Re:coded though