Stratelier
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Not playing "currently", but most certainly on my to-do list:
What video game are you playing...
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Bluefangcat
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I've currently been playing a lot of tf2 and runescape! haha these days, if its not one its the other. although im also planning to start pokemon brilliant diamond soon!
Stratelier
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Welp, given how MHW's download size is 100GB I prioritized a few of the smaller (filesize) titles in my library for download to Steam Deck ahead of it, and ensured that the Deck is allowed to perform background downloads while they are running (not the default setting).
In the meantime, I booted up La-Mulana 2 (which compared to MHW ran decent, if not 100% correctly, on my laptop) and have been playing that. The last progress I made prior was discovering the minibosses of Ratatoskr and Nidhogg in the "Roots of Yggdrassl" (first dungeon) but not being able to beat them. But now, after needing a few tries to learn their patterns I took them down and unlocked the first proper boss, Fafnir. Defeating Nidhogg also unlocked access to a new area (defeating Ratatoskr almost did, except I have no means of activating a recessed switch to open the gate) with slippery ice and deadly lava, and after many, many deaths by the latter finally discovered its save (and fast-travel) point. So at least that is open to exploration now.
I also tried booting up Dust: An Elysian Tail on Deck (compatibility rating: "unknown") and while it loaded fine, it didn't sync my save file properly so that's kind of an issue. Not that starting a new file would be bad here (I haven't played it in ... years?) but it's more the principle of it. And I especially would prefer to keep using my prior MHW file over starting a new one (not that I wouldn't if required, I've done precisely that before. More than once even.)
A larger annoyance is that Steam Deck can't run background downloads in sleep mode. So if it estimates it four days to download 100GB that's not so much "days on the calendar" as it is "completing a 100-hour RPG".
In the meantime, I booted up La-Mulana 2 (which compared to MHW ran decent, if not 100% correctly, on my laptop) and have been playing that. The last progress I made prior was discovering the minibosses of Ratatoskr and Nidhogg in the "Roots of Yggdrassl" (first dungeon) but not being able to beat them. But now, after needing a few tries to learn their patterns I took them down and unlocked the first proper boss, Fafnir. Defeating Nidhogg also unlocked access to a new area (defeating Ratatoskr almost did, except I have no means of activating a recessed switch to open the gate) with slippery ice and deadly lava, and after many, many deaths by the latter finally discovered its save (and fast-travel) point. So at least that is open to exploration now.
I also tried booting up Dust: An Elysian Tail on Deck (compatibility rating: "unknown") and while it loaded fine, it didn't sync my save file properly so that's kind of an issue. Not that starting a new file would be bad here (I haven't played it in ... years?) but it's more the principle of it. And I especially would prefer to keep using my prior MHW file over starting a new one (not that I wouldn't if required, I've done precisely that before. More than once even.)
A larger annoyance is that Steam Deck can't run background downloads in sleep mode. So if it estimates it four days to download 100GB that's not so much "days on the calendar" as it is "completing a 100-hour RPG".
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Judge Spear
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Bought Tunic. Again.
So I can beat it. Again.
More bosses need to sound this scary and also be this large. I appreciated how they just jacked up the volume on him. He's the loudest thing in the game and it's fitting.
So I can beat it. Again.
More bosses need to sound this scary and also be this large. I appreciated how they just jacked up the volume on him. He's the loudest thing in the game and it's fitting.
Stratelier
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Booted up Monster Hunter World for the first time in a year -- this time on Steam Deck!
The good news:
* Steam properly synced my MR13 save file so I don't have to start completely over
* I think it actually hits ~60fps which is amazing (30fps on a handheld isn't bad or anything, just 60fps is usually better)
The bad news:
* It took literally an entire week to download all the data (maybe it was including the "HD Texture Pack" which I experimented with back on PC -- sorry nope but lower texture sizes also mean faster loading between zones)
* I only played one hunt (Xeno'Jiiva event quest, using highrank gear)
* Rise made so many UI improvements over World (like the combined forge/upgrade weapon tree) it isn't funny
As for La-Mulana 2, I appreciate that the Steam menu includes a link to community guides. One person put together a spoiler-tagged hint guide, so I looked through stuff I already knew, plus one or two things I was stuck on specifically. One of them is there's an NPC (the "Trickster of Yggdrassil") you have to pursue around Valhalla and I lost him on literally the final step, only for the guide to point out his location and I had to facepalm for how I managed to not see it yet (he was hiding basically in plain sight), and discovered that it led straight to the boss room (which I beat on the first try, admittedly using a stronger weapon I'd picked up while lost in a later area, but I reloaded and used a different weapon that you CAN get this early, still first try) .
Still haven't found how to activate the boss of Annfwn (I have the "ship" that is implied to be necessary and an Ankh Jewel but the boss Ankh is nowhere to be found), but with two bosses down (of at least 9, because I've seen a boss door with a "9" on it) that unlocks a door leading to the icy "Shrine of the Frost Giants."
So I think I'm going to call a Mulligan, reload one of my backup saves (I've been making one prior to each major boss) and try again with a better feel for what I missed. As an exploration-based Metroidvania it is easy to get lost, and when this game opens up IT OPENS UP.
The good news:
* Steam properly synced my MR13 save file so I don't have to start completely over
* I think it actually hits ~60fps which is amazing (30fps on a handheld isn't bad or anything, just 60fps is usually better)
The bad news:
* It took literally an entire week to download all the data (maybe it was including the "HD Texture Pack" which I experimented with back on PC -- sorry nope but lower texture sizes also mean faster loading between zones)
* I only played one hunt (Xeno'Jiiva event quest, using highrank gear)
* Rise made so many UI improvements over World (like the combined forge/upgrade weapon tree) it isn't funny
As for La-Mulana 2, I appreciate that the Steam menu includes a link to community guides. One person put together a spoiler-tagged hint guide, so I looked through stuff I already knew, plus one or two things I was stuck on specifically. One of them is there's an NPC (the "Trickster of Yggdrassil") you have to pursue around Valhalla and I lost him on literally the final step, only for the guide to point out his location and I had to facepalm for how I managed to not see it yet (he was hiding basically in plain sight), and discovered that it led straight to the boss room (which I beat on the first try, admittedly using a stronger weapon I'd picked up while lost in a later area, but I reloaded and used a different weapon that you CAN get this early, still first try) .
Still haven't found how to activate the boss of Annfwn (I have the "ship" that is implied to be necessary and an Ankh Jewel but the boss Ankh is nowhere to be found), but with two bosses down (of at least 9, because I've seen a boss door with a "9" on it) that unlocks a door leading to the icy "Shrine of the Frost Giants."
So I think I'm going to call a Mulligan, reload one of my backup saves (I've been making one prior to each major boss) and try again with a better feel for what I missed. As an exploration-based Metroidvania it is easy to get lost, and when this game opens up IT OPENS UP.
SirRob
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I beat Tunic tonight… really incredible game. Solving “the big puzzle” was immensely satisfying. I still have one “puzzle” left to do and I think it’s going to be pretty involved… I’m gonna have to resist the urge to look it up. I look forward to that 100% status, because I’m gonna spoil myself silly afterwards.
Firuthi Dragovic
World Serpent, overly defensive
TMNT Tournament Fighters.... and Duck Hunt.
Those were two mini-tourneys I got in on during the convention this weekend.
Tournament Fighters.... there was no chance I could get first. There was someone practicing all morning before the tourney and they played Armaggon to devastating effect. The only win I got against him in practice (out of 13 attempts) was with Wingnut (because I found out the weak version of the Moonbuster was at the right angle to counter his usual jump response).
There were five in that tourney - the Armaggon player, a persistent Wingnut player, me (I played Wingnut most of the tourney - and even got a Mad Spectre instant-KO in an early match - but I played Aska against the Wingnut player which turned out to be a mistake), a Shredder player, and I think the only person who played a Turtle (they played Raph) did the worst out of everyone.
Naturally, the Armaggon player took first. It wasn't ever in doubt, watching the guy play in practice. I took third.
Duck Hunt? Well, that was more of a "take your best two tries and post your scores". We played on miniature TVs (I believe we're talking less than a 12-inch TV here, maybe even less than 9 inches), required to stay a certain distance away from the TV. I actually posted the first solid score, somewhere in the 400k range (round 19) on my first attempt. Later in the day, someone topped that at around 590k.
I took my second attempt on the second day of the convention, and made it to round 21 and about a 560k score, which turned out to be second place. Turns out from about round 20 onwards, you have to play perfectly and shoot down every duck or it's game over.
Watching the way most people played in that tourney, very few people know to aim down the sights of the Zapper (which actually matters, believe it or not, when you're using that small of a TV).
Those were two mini-tourneys I got in on during the convention this weekend.
Tournament Fighters.... there was no chance I could get first. There was someone practicing all morning before the tourney and they played Armaggon to devastating effect. The only win I got against him in practice (out of 13 attempts) was with Wingnut (because I found out the weak version of the Moonbuster was at the right angle to counter his usual jump response).
There were five in that tourney - the Armaggon player, a persistent Wingnut player, me (I played Wingnut most of the tourney - and even got a Mad Spectre instant-KO in an early match - but I played Aska against the Wingnut player which turned out to be a mistake), a Shredder player, and I think the only person who played a Turtle (they played Raph) did the worst out of everyone.
Naturally, the Armaggon player took first. It wasn't ever in doubt, watching the guy play in practice. I took third.
Duck Hunt? Well, that was more of a "take your best two tries and post your scores". We played on miniature TVs (I believe we're talking less than a 12-inch TV here, maybe even less than 9 inches), required to stay a certain distance away from the TV. I actually posted the first solid score, somewhere in the 400k range (round 19) on my first attempt. Later in the day, someone topped that at around 590k.
I took my second attempt on the second day of the convention, and made it to round 21 and about a 560k score, which turned out to be second place. Turns out from about round 20 onwards, you have to play perfectly and shoot down every duck or it's game over.
Watching the way most people played in that tourney, very few people know to aim down the sights of the Zapper (which actually matters, believe it or not, when you're using that small of a TV).
Judge Spear
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The final puzzle is very difficult, but it's mindblowing. And the solution hides yet another deeply extrinsic secret if you're crazy enough to even *think* about how to find it.
SirRob
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Oh, believe me, after spoiling myself silly and witnessing that, it’s been keeping me up at night
Stratelier
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Still playing La-Mulana 2 and making progress, albeit slowly. I figure that as long as I keep (1) solving puzzles, (2) defeating mini-bosses and (3) acquiring new items then I must be doing SOMETHING right, right?
I have had to consult a fan guide on occasion -- being careful not to read too far ahead (the clues/answers are spoiler tagged, mostly). I sort of got progression blocked trying to locate the "Moon" mantra, or solving the 4 white pedestals puzzle (you can't place a standard weight on them, or it will zap you). Also, because one of the bosses drops an item that allows you to absorb up to 3 lightning attacks (including the blue "Eye of Divine Retribution" used to protect certain objects throughout the game), about halfway through the game introduces a red "Eye of Divine Reckoning" which functions the same except this one zaps you with lasers.
I have had to consult a fan guide on occasion -- being careful not to read too far ahead (the clues/answers are spoiler tagged, mostly). I sort of got progression blocked trying to locate the "Moon" mantra, or solving the 4 white pedestals puzzle (you can't place a standard weight on them, or it will zap you). Also, because one of the bosses drops an item that allows you to absorb up to 3 lightning attacks (including the blue "Eye of Divine Retribution" used to protect certain objects throughout the game), about halfway through the game introduces a red "Eye of Divine Reckoning" which functions the same except this one zaps you with lasers.
RenSoul
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Recently finished the game Ghost of a Tale - wonderful little indie title, and I more than recommend it, especially for the art style. The collectable and stealth aspects can be a little bit frustrating, though; I needed online guides to help me with the last few bits of the former.
TrishaCat
The Cat in the FAF
Help! I can't stop playing Persona 5 and Neo TWEWY
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I have a bad case of being afflicted upon by exceptionally good games. Persona 5 Royal in particular I already have 10 hours on and I only just got let off the leash to make my own choices. Which some might say is a bad thing and normally I'd agree but this has been a wild ride. P5R gets dark *fast*. Kamoshida will pay
Save 30% on Persona 5 Royal on Steam
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Save 25% on NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam
"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."
I have a bad case of being afflicted upon by exceptionally good games. Persona 5 Royal in particular I already have 10 hours on and I only just got let off the leash to make my own choices. Which some might say is a bad thing and normally I'd agree but this has been a wild ride. P5R gets dark *fast*. Kamoshida will pay
RamblingRenegade
Just a Horse Trying to Avoid Life's Manure
Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed, I recently ran through Condemned Criminal Origins again, also Playing Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water
Judge Spear
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This is absolutely killing me. I don't know why the sound he makes has me laughing SO fucking hard.
Judge Spear
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Bayonetta 3 is a lot of fun. I thought the summons were lame at first, but they're just meant to be SUPER heavy punishes during witch time or massive combo extension tools.
I also have no idea what people were talking about with performance issues. This game almost always stays at 50 or higher considering how much is going on. I mean it looks like a PS3 game but it's the Switch. So as far as I'm concerned it performs well enough. Sometimes it might dip lower, but it's never distracting. Unless there was an immediate patch that fixed what people were complaining about.
Nice to play a good Platinum title for once. It's only been 8 fucking years. :l
I also have no idea what people were talking about with performance issues. This game almost always stays at 50 or higher considering how much is going on. I mean it looks like a PS3 game but it's the Switch. So as far as I'm concerned it performs well enough. Sometimes it might dip lower, but it's never distracting. Unless there was an immediate patch that fixed what people were complaining about.
Nice to play a good Platinum title for once. It's only been 8 fucking years. :l
RamblingRenegade
Just a Horse Trying to Avoid Life's Manure
I have like 10 games that I'd love to beat but I hit a spot and get stuck and after trying 50x to get past them I give up and start another game. Most of the time 6-12 months later I go back and I'm still stuck
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Once every couple of years I feel the Pangolier in Dota 2
Recently played CrashLands and Kindgdom Rush
Recently played CrashLands and Kindgdom Rush
(eating potato pancakes with chicken, lol)
Stratelier
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Trying to make progress in La Mulana 2 but I have so many avenues open and clues it's hard to identify just WHAT I need to be doing to progress. The last progression block I cleared was beating the major boss Anu in the Ancient Chaos area -- turns out (again) the clues were all right there and I just didn't actually try anything with them yet.
Now one of the things I'm stuck on is I need cash and don't have any good means of farming it.
Now one of the things I'm stuck on is I need cash and don't have any good means of farming it.
CreachureComforts
bonehead
Star Fox Zero, which I think is pretty cool if you're not expecting a rehash of 64, very steep learning curve with the controls though, and I need to figure out a way to play TV and gamepad sound through my headphones someday (yes, real hardware)
Almost done with Yooka-Laylee, pretty much what I wanted out of a 3D platformer compared to Hat in Time
I've been revisiting the Mata Nui Online Game...
Trying to set up Wario Ware Shake It to work without motion controls, but having no luck with the binds yet, so I'm not counting that yet
And I usually revert to Warframe if there isn't anything else I feel like playing
Almost done with Yooka-Laylee, pretty much what I wanted out of a 3D platformer compared to Hat in Time
I've been revisiting the Mata Nui Online Game...
Trying to set up Wario Ware Shake It to work without motion controls, but having no luck with the binds yet, so I'm not counting that yet
And I usually revert to Warframe if there isn't anything else I feel like playing
Judge Spear
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I really really hate Viola. As a character and playing her. Insanely dull combat and just makes me miss Bayonetta for the missions I'm forced to play her. And she's insufferable in cutscenes. Completely, utterly throws off the vibe of this game. At first I thought she was gonna be some GirlBoss "YASS QUEEN SLAAAAAY!!!" Twitter diva bait. But she's even worse....she's anime...
She at least has a grapple and a classic momentum when she jumps. Aside from her and some of the side challenges/collectibles being really obnoxious, Bayonetta 3 has been worth this 6 year wait. I'm borrowing it right now but I might just buy this off my friend. It's no DMC5 but it's so satisfying.
I'm realizing how different this one actually is from the first two. Bayonetta 2 was more of an improvement on 1. Still great fun and currently still my favorite, but it didn't do a whole lot brand new. But 3 is a true sequel.
She at least has a grapple and a classic momentum when she jumps. Aside from her and some of the side challenges/collectibles being really obnoxious, Bayonetta 3 has been worth this 6 year wait. I'm borrowing it right now but I might just buy this off my friend. It's no DMC5 but it's so satisfying.
I'm realizing how different this one actually is from the first two. Bayonetta 2 was more of an improvement on 1. Still great fun and currently still my favorite, but it didn't do a whole lot brand new. But 3 is a true sequel.
