What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

Oriphiel · 02-10-2019, 06:08 PM

Yo Mic, I've got a rec for you. It's called Cosmic Star Heroine. Trust me, you'll love it.

DwnWthVwls · 02-10-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

I really don't like the old Icewind Dale/Baldur's Gate type start/stop time combat system, so that's gonna be a problem for PoS. That type of combat system is a big reason why I didn't like Dragon Age at all. Plus some things about gritty, modern western RPG storytelling that I really don't get along with. PoS is evidently a very story heavy game, so that's a turn-off for me.

Original Sin seems more appealing to me, but I'm still not sure I'm gonna bother any time soon. I really prefer dungeon crawlers to story heavy RPGs.

So I don't know. I'm aware they're games that are supposed to be good, but they're not on my lengthy Steam and GOG wish lists.

I have a hard time wrapping my head around things to recommend you.

DwnWthVwls · 02-10-2019, 08:09 PM

My brother and a few friends bought The Isle.. so I'm gonna join their velociraptor pack at some point this week and ambush motherf*ckers.

Key · 02-10-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

I have a hard time wrapping my head around things to recommend you.

I feel bad for anyone that hasn't experienced DoS II at the very least.

The Batlord · 02-10-2019, 09:58 PM

Who plays ARPGs for the story?

debaserr · 02-10-2019, 09:59 PM

The writing in it is very good.

But yes I'm on that Apex Legends too.

debaserzz

hmu, usually play sans mic.

~~MicShazam~~ · 02-11-2019, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Yo Mic, I've got a rec for you. It's called Cosmic Star Heroine. Trust me, you'll love it.

It does look pretty neat. And the price is low right now. I like that it looks JRPG inspired and anime styled, but with a bit of restraint. A lot of anime designs these days are just TOO anime if you know what I mean. This game is keeping it simple and I like that.

Is the music good?

And what about the battle system?

And not least: Is there an insanely high random encounter rate? There better not be!

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

I have a hard time wrapping my head around things to recommend you.

It's understandable. I've been playing tonnes of games since 1992 or something, and I've cultivated set of prefrerences that not everybody will be able to relate to. I could write a novel about my view on what good game design is and what is and isn't interesting to me about games in general, but I'll spare you.

debaserr · 02-11-2019, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

I could write a novel about my view on what good game design is and what is and isn't interesting to me about games in general, but I'll spare you.

Hit me with some chapter names at least my man.

~~MicShazam~~ · 02-11-2019, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by debaserr

Hit me with some chapter names at least my man.

Chapter one: Don't waste my time.
Chapter two: Why I'm not into escapism.
Chapter three: Your story sucks and you should feel bad.
Chapter four: Reward schedule oriented design is patronizing and evil.
Chapter five: Separating good gameplay design from bad gameplay design - the Devil is in the details.
Chapter six: Gameplay > graphics - I will play your Excel spreadsheet RPG and like it.
Chapter seven: Why small studios making small focused games is my favorite thing and why big studios making sprawling epics is not.
Chapter eight: Jonathan Blow and his influence on my approach to games.
Chapter nine: Gritty and grim makes me grouchy.

Oriphiel · 02-11-2019, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

It does look pretty neat. And the price is low right now. I like that it looks JRPG inspired and anime styled, but with a bit of restraint. A lot of anime designs these days are just TOO anime if you know what I mean. This game is keeping it simple and I like that.

Is the music good?

And what about the battle system?

And not least: Is there an insanely high random encounter rate? There better not be!

There actually aren't any random encounters. Every battle is preset, and you can see all enemies before you fight them (or avoid them).

The music is really fun. I can't remember the name of the person who made it, but it's someone who has done a lot of other work.

The battle system is a bit different. Instead of MP or SP, each character has a bunch of skills that they can basically only use once before they have to rest, which replenishes their moves. And you deal more damage as the fight goes on and you develop more momentum. So instead of just immediately using your strongest attacks, it's best to save them for when your momentum hits its peak. There are also some customization options, with different shields that characters can equip to gain access to different skills. And after each battle, you get all your HP back, so you don't have to worry about running back to town for a heal 'cause you're out of potions or whatever.

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