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Post by mothercruncher on Apr 18, 2022 11:22:37 GMT
There’s not tits or car chases but I enjoyed Firewatch, contemplative and nice to look at. Like tits and car chases.
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Post by spacein_vader on Apr 18, 2022 14:17:36 GMT
One of the games in the current play for points monthlies/weeklies is Firewatch, a first person adventure game. I started it just to get the points but have ended up carrying on with it. It's quite relaxing to play, and a well told and captivating mystery story, set in the remote wilderness of Yellowstone National Park in the 80s. It won 2 BAFTA Game Awards for Debut Game and Performer, and IGN gave it 9.3 and it has strong reviews all over. Another vote for Firewatch, a great game with a chilled vibe, strong plot and distinctive art style. So good that Valve bought the devs.
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Post by barchetta on Apr 18, 2022 16:30:34 GMT
I spent a great evening at a GameCity Nottingham event a few years ago now, in the company of illustrator Olly Moss and the Campo Santo guys via video. Some nice production work and I love the Firewatch art direction.
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Post by darkling on Apr 19, 2022 8:53:28 GMT
I intended on progressing with so many games this weekend, but ended up starting Phoenix Point and I'm really enjoying it, even if it's just XCOM.
At first I thought it was a map-by-map, story-driven version of XCOM, so I was glad when the game opened up after the first few missions, revealing base and squad management. All in all, I'm finding it just as engaging as XCOM 2, although slightly more in-depth character customisation would have been nice.
My only major complaint is the UI... it's logical and intuitive in some ways, but very obtuse and over-complicated in others. Also, lack of 'Auto HDR' is a shame. The slightly dated graphics could really use some further embellishment.
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Post by robthehermit on Apr 19, 2022 15:02:25 GMT
Game stuff:
Available today F1 2021 (Cloud) Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (Cloud) Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Cloud, Console, and PC)
April 26th 7 Days to Die (Cloud, Console, and PC) Research and Destroy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
April 28th Bugsnax (Cloud, Console, and PC) Unsouled (Cloud, Console, PC)
Coming in the next month or so - For Honor and Assassin's Creed Oranges.
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Post by dfunked on Apr 19, 2022 15:03:46 GMT
Started playing Firewatch... Had a lump in my throat a few times already. Good stuff so far.
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Post by darkling on May 3, 2022 17:51:59 GMT
My Game Pass Quests section seems to have completely disappeared. I'm also not getting any daily quest notifications. Tried restarting the Series X and refreshing my games list, but the problem persists. Anyone else experience this occasionally?
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Post by kilters on May 3, 2022 20:04:58 GMT
My Game Pass Quests section seems to have completely disappeared. I'm also not getting any daily quest notifications. Tried restarting the Series X and refreshing my games list, but the problem persists. Anyone else experience this occasionally? This happens every Tuesday when they refresh the quests. Should be back with new ones by 8pm though.
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Post by darkling on May 3, 2022 21:37:56 GMT
My Game Pass Quests section seems to have completely disappeared. I'm also not getting any daily quest notifications. Tried restarting the Series X and refreshing my games list, but the problem persists. Anyone else experience this occasionally? This happens every Tuesday when they refresh the quests. Should be back with new ones by 8pm though. Yep you're right, quests are back now, cheers.
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Post by Phattso on May 7, 2022 12:06:18 GMT
Weird West is a bit good, innit?! Went in cold knowing nothing about it and got absorbed.
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Post by idgaf on May 8, 2022 21:09:45 GMT
Weird West is a bit good, innit?! Went in cold knowing nothing about it and got absorbed.
I wanted to like it, but I'm struggling with the camera. It's never quite in the right position also at the right height. I've recommended it to people because of the Dishonoured connection, but just ...stopped playing. I also found the menus and all that text a bit overwhelming.
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Post by Frog on May 8, 2022 21:13:49 GMT
I really liked it apart from the combat, it was bad enough to make me stop playing (that was on controller).
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Post by Bongo Heracles on May 9, 2022 7:19:20 GMT
Yeah, same, but it felt like one of those games that was made for the PC and didn’t travel well. I canned it after a few hours of the first campaign.
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Post by Phattso on May 9, 2022 7:23:45 GMT
Yeah it shows it’s limitations when the encounters get more complex and need quicker reactions. Might have to shift over to PC then, as I’m loving everything else about it.
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Post by waffleaber on May 27, 2022 11:28:36 GMT
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Post by dfunked on May 27, 2022 11:35:26 GMT
Yeah, cracking little game. Had a few "just one more go" late night sessions where I'd lie in bed afterwards and have coloured gems still swimming in my vision. It's started to lose its appeal now though. Some of the achievements they've been adding are getting a bit tedious.
I'll definitely be dipping back in it they ever release it on Xbox, but will make do with the steam version for now.
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Post by Dave_McCoy on May 31, 2022 15:41:15 GMT
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection on GP this month! Another I've been looking at but not quite bought.
Looking forward to some twitch hack and slash.
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Post by Phattso on May 31, 2022 15:43:15 GMT
I’m interested in taking Chorvs for a test drive.
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Post by dfunked on May 31, 2022 16:43:28 GMT
Nice. A 60FPS patch for AC Oranges tomorrow as well... Quite tempted to dip back into that.
Full list to save people's fingers from googling;
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Post by Frog on May 31, 2022 17:42:36 GMT
I will be giving Chorvs a go, I always meant to buy it but never got round to it.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jun 3, 2022 12:49:37 GMT
Chorus looks tempting. and Ninja Gaiden would be a good chance for me to prove that age hasn't dulled my reaction times.
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Post by askew on Jun 9, 2022 19:16:11 GMT
I recall getting pumped on Ninja Gaiden back when I had a PS3... Good to see it on Cloud Gaming too
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Post by Bill in the rain on Jun 10, 2022 9:13:08 GMT
Ninja Gaiden was the original Dark Souls*
*disclaimer: I have not played Dark Souls.
At least, it was the game everyone always referred to as the 'bloody hard but fair' one.
Except Alma... she was not fair.
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Post by robthehermit on Jun 10, 2022 10:15:13 GMT
In case anyone is interested and hasn't noticed, the deluxe edition content (a couple of weapons and whatnot) for Assassins Creed Origins is a free perk for game pass members.
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Post by dfunked on Jun 10, 2022 11:04:16 GMT
The new TMNT game is coming to GP on the 16th.
Curious to see if we get any mic drop announcements on Sunday.
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Post by rhaegyr on Jun 10, 2022 11:06:55 GMT
Praying for Goldeneye but daren't get my hopes up.
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Post by Sharzam on Jun 10, 2022 13:49:40 GMT
The new TMNT game is coming to GP on the 16th. Curious to see if we get any mic drop announcements on Sunday. Just watched the trailer for this and looks bloody excellent, including 6 player coop which is going to be totally mental. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-28hCeurxZcNow to find 5 other people.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2022 14:04:30 GMT
Ninja Gaiden was the original Dark Souls* *disclaimer: I have not played Dark Souls. At least, it was the game everyone always referred to as the 'bloody hard but fair' one. Except Alma... she was not fair. It was Dark Souls but good
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Post by スコットランド on Jun 10, 2022 14:08:41 GMT
Ninja Gaiden was the original Dark Souls* *disclaimer: I have not played Dark Souls. At least, it was the game everyone always referred to as the 'bloody hard but fair' one. Except Alma... she was not fair. It was Dark Souls but good As opposed to great. Got you...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2022 14:12:03 GMT
huehuehuehuehue
But it's really not a good comparison, since they play nothing alike. Nioh was obviously inspired by Dark Souls, so it plays like a blend of NG and DS.
The only similarities are the difficulty, it's more Devil May Cry and God of War.
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