What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-13-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Sexy

Bruh it's not hard to understand. Gameplay mechanics are as varied as music and people like different types of music. Mic engages with certain mechanics and you engage with certain mechanics. It's not or shouldn't be controversial, gamers are just too insular a culture and not appreciative of diversity in the way that many music fans are so people who think differently than the majority are marginalized in a way that would be seen as anti-creativity in other artistic contexts.

I absolutely see where Mic is coming from. I love RPG's that are about immersion in a world rather than immersion in pure game mechanics but I also understand that some people see the former as cheap and pointless and they aren't wrong given their mental perspective. TBH I wish I had more games that were the latter since the former can get tedious if that's all you have and a significant majority of popular games absolutely ignore pure game mechanics.

Give me a game that nails both mechanics and atmosphere and I'm even happier than with a game that has excellent game mechanics. Armored Core V is such a game, for me at least. I feel like I'm drawn into a world, but I'm also very interested in the details of how you play it well.

The Batlord · 10-13-2018, 01:46 PM

I know you don't like Devil May Cry so die in a fire but Bayonetta could be your out.

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-13-2018, 01:53 PM

I've at least give the first 4 DMC games a try. Even completed number 2 and got far into number 4. I've played a decent amount of Bayonetta and, surprise surprise, I like it a lot better. Still not sure how I feel about it, but I liked the fights. Some of the bosses annoyed me and I wasn't so happy about some of those small gimmick sequences where the game introduces a new sort of gameplay. My brother told me that Star Fox esque sequence at the end of the game was balls, so I didn't get that far.

Key · 10-14-2018, 11:00 AM

Spider-Man is still really ****ing good guys. I'm almost 40% completion so I have a ways to go. But damn, I'm having a blast.

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-16-2018, 12:20 PM

Trying out the gameplay recording button on my new-ish laptop. I should probably bump the quality settings back up a bit.

Here's me playing Raiden IV at first well, then really poorly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re_SKh6mERM

YorkeDaddy · 10-16-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii

Spider-Man is still really ****ing good guys. I'm almost 40% completion so I have a ways to go. But damn, I'm having a blast.

That's one of the rare games that I actually went out of my way to 100% and get the Platinum trophy. It is THAT good

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-16-2018, 01:31 PM

Did another little recording. Completing a duke nukem stage in 9 seconds

I start a new game, type in the level skip code to get to level 3-5. Then I complete that level super fast by doing a trick I discovered way back in the actual 90's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvHeP9VQiH0

Oriphiel · 10-16-2018, 04:06 PM

My first Tomb Raider game. It's just one of those series that I'd always meant to give a shot someday, but never seemed to get around to. I probably shouldn't have put it off for so long, 'cause this game is actually really great. Super fun and smooth platforming, fast and acrobatic gunfights (if a bit on the easy side), driving segments that don't suck, and lots of charm.

Very cinematic, without sacrificing the gameplay experience. Skippable cutscenes are a plus. Good show all around.

Lara Croft is super fun to control. Her gunplay makes Dante's look flaccid in comparison.

After a slew of really ****ty games, I expected this to be awful too. But it surprised me, like a birthday cake inside of a vat of guacamole.

Too bad it ends on a cliffhanger. But hey, the sequel came out like ten years ago, so it's not like I have to wait for a conclusion.

The Batlord · 10-16-2018, 08:00 PM

Awesome game. I love the reboots but on some level they're merely referencing the glorious swashbuckling Bond vibe of the early games. Legend and the games after also have the benefit of a camera you can move. Having to control Lara with direction keys with a fixed camera isn't... it's not the best in 2018. I still need to get Anniversary and Underworld too.

~~MicShazam~~ · 10-16-2018, 11:36 PM

While they're kind of a pain in the ass to play at times, I like the PS1 Tomb Raider games more than the Crystal Dynamics games.

They just also have more of a sense of mystery, atmosphere and tension.

10-16-2018, 04:06 PM	#11098 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	My first Tomb Raider game. It's just one of those series that I'd always meant to give a shot someday, but never seemed to get around to. I probably shouldn't have put it off for so long, 'cause this game is actually really great. Super fun and smooth platforming, fast and acrobatic gunfights (if a bit on the easy side), driving segments that don't suck, and lots of charm. Very cinematic, without sacrificing the gameplay experience. Skippable cutscenes are a plus. Good show all around. Lara Croft is super fun to control. Her gunplay makes Dante's look flaccid in comparison. After a slew of really ****ty games, I expected this to be awful too. But it surprised me, like a birthday cake inside of a vat of guacamole. Too bad it ends on a cliffhanger. But hey, the sequel came out like ten years ago, so it's not like I have to wait for a conclusion. __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------

10-13-2018, 01:53 PM	#11093 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	I've at least give the first 4 DMC games a try. Even completed number 2 and got far into number 4. I've played a decent amount of Bayonetta and, surprise surprise, I like it a lot better. Still not sure how I feel about it, but I liked the fights. Some of the bosses annoyed me and I wasn't so happy about some of those small gimmick sequences where the game introduces a new sort of gameplay. My brother told me that Star Fox esque sequence at the end of the game was balls, so I didn't get that far.

10-14-2018, 11:00 AM	#11094 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Spider-Man is still really ****ing good guys. I'm almost 40% completion so I have a ways to go. But damn, I'm having a blast.

10-16-2018, 12:20 PM	#11095 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	Trying out the gameplay recording button on my new-ish laptop. I should probably bump the quality settings back up a bit. Here's me playing Raiden IV at first well, then really poorly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re_SKh6mERM

10-16-2018, 01:31 PM	#11097 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	Did another little recording. Completing a duke nukem stage in 9 seconds I start a new game, type in the level skip code to get to level 3-5. Then I complete that level super fast by doing a trick I discovered way back in the actual 90's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvHeP9VQiH0

10-16-2018, 11:36 PM	#11100 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	While they're kind of a pain in the ass to play at times, I like the PS1 Tomb Raider games more than the Crystal Dynamics games. They just also have more of a sense of mystery, atmosphere and tension.