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I just played Core Keeper with the Free Weekend. While it took me an hour or so to warm up to it, I ended up playing it quite a bit over the weekend. I will probably pick it up when I have more time and my current Game Pass sub expires. It is basically a top-down version of Minecraft or Terraria.
EDIT: I just noticed it was also released to Game Pass. That being said, I can see myself spending many hours in the game and it is probably worth the $20 purchase.
This comment was edited on Aug 27, 2024, 14:13.
EDIT: I just noticed it was also released to Game Pass. That being said, I can see myself spending many hours in the game and it is probably worth the $20 purchase.
This comment was edited on Aug 27, 2024, 14:13.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Might and Magic: Olden Era Announced
Aug 22, 2024, 21:34
Aug 22, 2024, 21:34
"Olden Era" doesn't roll off the tongue very smoothly, but I am not against a new Heroes of Might and Magic game. Hopefully they are a bit more compelling than the more recent sequels.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
I loved the first one and look forward to trying this one once I get through some other games on my playlist.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
I like these demo changes and I like the return of demos. I've recently played a few demos that I ended up liking and buying (or wishlisting for later).
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
This seems to be a response to Dragon Age 2. The problem wasn't the reuse of assets, it was using the exact same room multiple times in different areas without rearranging anything. At least move some chairs or whatever around so it looks like a unique location.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Get Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition for Free
Jun 27, 2024, 14:24
Jun 27, 2024, 14:24
RedEye9 wrote on Jun 27, 2024, 12:59:
It is a fact that I am the only one who has ever purchased a game from the Epic Game Store and installed a free game and played it.
I guarantee it.
You are not the only one, but it seems we are a rare breed. Epic gave away a few games that had been lingering on my wishlist and they became some of my favorites: Kingdom Come, Subnautica, Shadow Tactics, and Death Stranding. It also saved me from buying a few games that ultimately didn't click with me. Lastly, I used their bonus sale coupon to get a couple of games for really cheap (coupon+sale).
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition Announced
Jun 25, 2024, 14:36
Jun 25, 2024, 14:36
Re: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition Announced
Jun 25, 2024, 14:36
Jun 25, 2024, 14:36
The Atari 2600 was my first console and I've been eyeing this anniversary collection. However, I am not one to play these old simplistic games too much. I believe it also doesn't have any Activision games, which were some of the best games for the system. I've been waiting for a decent sale, but it hasn't quite dropped low enough yet for me.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Reviews
May 21, 2024, 21:14
May 21, 2024, 21:14
I enjoyed the first Hellblade to a small extent. It has great visuals and atmosphere. The combat is simple but flashy and I didn't mind it myself. That being said, it is bordering on a walking simulator and that only goes so far for me. I prefer more gameplay.
I probably would have waited a year or more for a heavy sale on Hellblade 2, but I am on GamePass and decided to give it a try. I just finished the opening hour a few minutes ago. So far it feels like more of the same, though definitely next level on the visuals.
I plan to continue playing, but I do hope it expands the gameplay as things progress.
I probably would have waited a year or more for a heavy sale on Hellblade 2, but I am on GamePass and decided to give it a try. I just finished the opening hour a few minutes ago. So far it feels like more of the same, though definitely next level on the visuals.
I plan to continue playing, but I do hope it expands the gameplay as things progress.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
1badmf wrote on May 11, 2024, 17:48:
what did you think of the finale? after much thought, i think it would've been better had it been 2 hrs long with a build up to the battle of sekigahara. it was well written as is and fit the tone of the show as a character drama, but the neanderthal in me really craved the bloody justice of a hard fought battlefield victory.
While I did enjoy Shogun, I was also somewhat let down by the finale. It basically tells you the ending rather than play it out. While that may be how the book does it as well, TV is a different medium and I think it should have followed are more "show don't tell" philosophy in this case.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
My friends have twins and they were quite strict in having them not use phones or tablets as kids (and limited their tv use a fair bit). While this is anecdotal, they are smarter and better off than many other kids that I know.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Next Month
Apr 24, 2024, 22:24
Apr 24, 2024, 22:24
Re: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Next Month
Apr 24, 2024, 22:24
Apr 24, 2024, 22:24
Burrito of Peace wrote on Apr 24, 2024, 21:12:
I already have Legend of Grimrock which was a spiritual remake of Dungeon Master. This has to be overwhelmingly better to dethrone my love for that game and inspire a purchase.
I love Legend of Grimrock as well, but keep in mind this is a remaster of the first Wizardry game from 1980 with modern graphics and user interface. It is a forefather of Dungeon Master which came out in 1988.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Next Month
Apr 24, 2024, 20:54
Apr 24, 2024, 20:54
Re: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Next Month
Apr 24, 2024, 20:54
Apr 24, 2024, 20:54
Wow. I am a fan of the classic Wizardry series, but I somehow missed this remaster until now. It looks well done and the reviews are great.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Wow. I've never gone from excited to completely uninterested so quickly. I don't see how this has anything to do with the classic Yars Revenge.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
I was excited to hear that the Fallout series was now out... but it isn't. 
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
I played the demo a couple of years ago and it was fun. I will probably pick it up at some point.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
It looks to be also coming out as a Day One release on Game Pass as well. That being said, I played the first game on Game Pass and I liked it so much that I eventually bought on Steam (during a good sale).
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Cutter wrote on Feb 16, 2024, 16:17:
Dune Spice Wars is alright, but everyone would agree that award belongs to Against the Storm.
I definitely agree. Against the Storm is one of my favorite recent games.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
I was a big fan of Hexen and Heretic as a kid. I played the demo of Graven a couple of years ago and it was okay at best. I was hoping it might improve through Early Access, but the reviews are appear mixed. I think I will pass for now.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
"The 60 Best Video Games of 2023" is basically every major video game release this year and includes a few games that were not that well received.
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Announced
Sep 29, 2023, 22:04
Sep 29, 2023, 22:04
Staunch wrote on Sep 29, 2023, 17:09:Solemn-Philosopher wrote on Sep 29, 2023, 13:35:
I enjoyed Horizon Zero Dawn when I played it earlier this year, though it did wear thin by the end. Is the sequel fresh enough to warrant a play through or is it just more of the same?
You can definitely hold off and pick this one up later if you just played Zero Dawn recently, unless you're heavily invested in the story and world, which Forbidden West does a good job expanding on.
In terms of gameplay it does have some improvements, but not enough to keep it fresh if Zero Dawn was wearing thin by the end. Also some parts were a regression as you have to do some machine farming to unlock overriding for the more powerful machines when you complete their cauldron which felt a bit tedious.
I finished it recently and at some point in my playthrough just decided to push the main story to complete it. I haven't played the DLC so I might pick this up on PC at some point in the future to play that.
Thanks for the reply. I did enjoy the first one and its world. I will probably give it a go once it has a better sale price. Hopefully the break between playthroughs will help freshen it up a bit
"In questions about good and bad, we ought not to follow the opinion of the many, but the opinion of the one who has understanding."
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