General gaming discussion

johnny_ultimate

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Obra Dinn is claaaaasss! Just solved my first 3 fates. Even though they were easy, I feel like I'm an actual detective instead of just following a usual 'detective mode' trail from clue to clue. I also feel like it's gonna get a lot tougher but I'm instantly sucked into the story.

Wait til you have to start picking out the individual topmen

The great thing is though all the info is there if you pay enough attention. Thrilling to discover some of the subtler clues and how they can give you that vital extra solve to close off another trio of identities. Just make sure to not drift off to other games, as it’s one best played in a short period of time while all that info’s fresh in your head!

nextgengamer

funnydoggy wrote: »

Looking to pick up cyberpunk 2077. I'm out of luck aren't I? Since they don't have it on the Ps Store anymore and it's technically non essential so I don't think Tesco would be selling it

Smyths ? Free local delivery or CEX of you want to pay more for it second hand or Amazon . Co . Not . UK ?

funnydoggy

nextgengamer wrote: »

Smyths ? Free local delivery or CEX of you want to pay more for it second hand or Amazon . Co . Not . UK ?

I think I'd have to go with one of those alright. I had the bright idea of buying it tonight and downloading it overnight damn it:)

Zero-Cool

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Wait til you have to start picking out the individual topmen

The great thing is though all the info is there if you pay enough attention. Thrilling to discover some of the subtler clues and how they can give you that vital extra solve to close off another trio of identities. Just make sure to not drift off to other games, as it’s one best played in a short period of time while all that info’s fresh in your head!

Have to say, was not expecting the Abigail death walk ( my term, is there a proper one?). Yupp, i definitely get the sense you can't drift too far from it, think I'm gonna stick with as my main game for a while with bursts of Cobra Kai when i want to switch off my brain. Didn't think I'd be shelving cyberpunk this soon but Obra Dinn is more intriguing for me at the moment.

pixelburp

You can change the colour scheme in Obra Dinn, right? I've often beeb curious to play but 1-bit colour schemes give me horrible headaches

Zero-Cool

pixelburp wrote: »

You can change the colour scheme in Obra Dinn, right? I've often beeb curious to play but 1-bit colour schemes give me horrible headaches

Yeah the settings are gas and you can choose different colour schemes based on macintosh, commodore, etc. For a 1 bit game, it's still gorgeous.

nix

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Have to say, was not expecting the Abigail death walk ( my term, is there a proper one?). Yupp, i definitely get the sense you can't drift too far from it, think I'm gonna stick with as my main game for a while with bursts of Cobra Kai when i want to switch off my brain. Didn't think I'd be shelving cyberpunk this soon but Obra Dinn is more intriguing for me at the moment.

Tip i wish i knew going into the game, read your diary/journal back to front, i completely missed some character descriptions only found in that, and when i got to the end it was just so much to go back over, to the point i didnt bother my arse and said id just play the game fresh again in the future.

Jordan 199

Is there any games you can currently play with just a storyline and no collectables, side missions etc?

wotzgoingon

Jordan 199 wrote: »

Is there any games you can currently play with just a storyline and no collectables, side missions etc?

I don't know but it would be madness to release one as that what games are all about, collecting things and side missions. Game would be lacking without them.

I'm sure there is older games like that but I don't know or remember them right now.

johnny_ultimate

Jordan 199 wrote: »

Is there any games you can currently play with just a storyline and no collectables, side missions etc?

Countless. Just a few recent ones (some have minor, ignorable collectibles):

Outer Wilds
Return of the Obra Dinn
Call of the Sea
Kentucky Route Zero
Half-Life Alyx
Ghostrunner
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Grindstone
Manifold Garden
If Found...
The Last Guardian
Most Naughty Dog games

You’d be better off saying what kind of game you’re looking for for a better steer There are all manner of focused, story-driven and tightly designed games out there, so can be had to narrow them down!

johnny_ultimate

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I don't know but it would be madness to release one as that what games are all about, collecting things and side missions. Game would be lacking without them.

They’re certainly not what games are all about, and indeed can often be responsible for just completely destroying the pacing or flow of a game A lot of AAA games have quadrupled down on this stuff, but thankfully there are plenty of indie and even some big budget games doing very different things.

quokula

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

They’re certainly not what games are all about, and indeed can often be responsible for just completely destroying the pacing or flow of a game A lot of AAA games have quadrupled down on this stuff, but thankfully there are plenty of indie and even some big budget games doing very different things.

I've never understood why people complain about it though - it's very easy to ignore if you're not interested, and it gives those who are interested something extra to enjoy.

With that said, a narrative game can absolutely still be a game without any of that stuff - dialog choices, decisions to make, even just having the ability to walk around and look at the scenery can mark them out from other narrative formats.

The best example of a pure narrative game I can think of in recent years is Life is Strange and its prequel. They do have some mild collectables that you can completely ignore (and I did), but they are absolutely fantastic games that are absolutely worth playing.

Optimalprimerib

Jordan 199 wrote: »

Is there any games you can currently play with just a storyline and no collectables, side missions etc?

A plagues tale would be one, but I can't remember if it is completely void of collectibles. As a story and progression through the story, it is pretty tight.

Vicxas

Anyone know why Escape from Tarkov has skyrocketed in popularity? Seen on Twitch that its been number one for the last few days.

Can someone explain what the purpose of Tarkov is too?

EoinMcLovin

Vicxas wrote: »

Anyone know why Escape from Tarkov has skyrocketed in popularity? Seen on Twitch that its been number one for the last few days.

Can someone explain what the purpose of Tarkov is too?

The latest update brought a new expansion along with a character wipe.
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/escape-from-tarkov-update-129-character-wipe-woods-expansion-patch-notes/1100-6485768/

Zero-Cool

Is that a survivor game? Just on PC. Anyone recommend a good one on PS4/5? I heard DayZ is good these days? Base building, scavenging, plague/zombies, etc. I have Subnautica that I need to get back to buy wouldn't mind one based on land.

petes

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Is that a survivor game? Just on PC. Anyone recommend a good one on PS4/5? I heard DayZ is good these days? Base building, scavenging, plague/zombies, etc. I have Subnautica that I need to get back to buy wouldn't mind one based on land.

Can't recommend it as haven't played it yet but I've been looking at The Forest, cheap too!

martyos121

Jordan 199 wrote: »

Is there any games you can currently play with just a storyline and no collectables, side missions etc?

Hellblade, just finished it and it’s superb. Technically the lorestones would be deemed a collectible as you need to focus on all of them to get the platinum, but very few of them are off the beaten track anyway. If you just want an excellent, focused story-driven experience, I can’t recommend it enough.

earthwormjack

martyos121 wrote: »

Hellblade, just finished it and it’s superb. Technically the lorestones would be deemed a collectible as you need to focus on all of them to get the platinum, but very few of them are off the beaten track anyway. If you just want an excellent, focused story-driven experience, I can’t recommend it enough.

And play it with decent headphones if possible. It's almost essential to the experience.

Potential-Monke

Does anyone know if it's possible to trade in games during the lockdown? Can you send them to CEX/GS/Smyths or what way does that work? Need to get rid of Godfall before it drops in price, which will be soon I reckon (and most likely to be a Plus game soon I reckon).

JimBurnley

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Does anyone know if it's possible to trade in games during the lockdown? Can you send them to CEX/GS/Smyths or what way does that work? Need to get rid of Godfall before it drops in price, which will be soon I reckon (and most likely to be a Plus game soon I reckon).

Asked the same last lockdown and answer was CEX via online and drop off. Never got round to doing it myself tho

Potential-Monke

Oh I'll do it, while it's still worth something! Thanks!

martyos121

earthwormjack wrote:

And play it with decent headphones if possible. It's almost essential to the experience.

100%. Started it playing through the speakers but put on my Sennheisers after an hour and it was like a different game completely. One of favourite gaming experiences of the decade, easily.

Zero-Cool

martyos121 wrote: »

100%. Started it playing through the speakers but put on my Sennheisers after an hour and it was like a different game completely. One of favourite gaming experiences of the decade, easily.

That experience with headphones is like no other, sickened the next one is xbox exclusive.

nextgengamer

Lonely Mountain Downhill feels just right, lovely 60 FPS (on Xbox), clear clean graphics, relaxing. Love it.

Update

Also sucked into Tetris effect. What a brilliant version of a brilliant game.

Both of these games are zen like.

Jordan 199

martyos121 wrote: »

Hellblade, just finished it and it’s superb. Technically the lorestones would be deemed a collectible as you need to focus on all of them to get the platinum, but very few of them are off the beaten track anyway. If you just want an excellent, focused story-driven experience, I can’t recommend it enough.

Cool. Included in the Xbox Game Pass so I'm good to go.

RobbingBandit

Potential-Monke wrote: »

Does anyone know if it's possible to trade in games during the lockdown? Can you send them to CEX/GS/Smyths or what way does that work? Need to get rid of Godfall before it drops in price, which will be soon I reckon (and most likely to be a Plus game soon I reckon).

Smyths dont take trade ins not since 2017 and Gamestop stores are shut so CeX would be the only store. Download the CeX app makes things quicker

nextgengamer

nextgengamer wrote: »

Lonely Mountain Downhill feels just right, lovely 60 FPS (on Xbox), clear clean graphics, relaxing. Love it.

Update

Also sucked into Tetris effect. What a brilliant version of a brilliant game.

Both of these games are zen like.

Yeah Tetris Effect Connected on Game Pass is great fun and I love the audio and visuals. And Quick Resume actually works on it. Back to working from home tomorrow and this is going to be great to dip into for a level or two on a tea break.

nextgengamer

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Yeah Tetris Effect Connected on Game Pass is great fun and I love the audio and visuals. And Quick Resume actually works on it. Back to working from home tomorrow and this is going to be great to dip into for a level or two on a tea break.

Yep, digital games + game pass + quick startup + quick resume between games + silent console + better/consistent frame rates are game changers. I really don't have much time to play games, so this is perfect.

blockfighter

Game Pass is definitely the best deal in gaming right now. As soon as they release an app on smart TVs for streaming or some sort of chromecast- like device, I'll be signing up.