What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

LoathsomePete · 03-01-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

this was the same issue with nathan drake and the uncharted franchise. In terms of the narrative the combat simply does not fit the protagonists morals.

Its whatever though at the end of the day im more concerned with fun/shooting people than lara crofts portrayal.

That's why the environment and situation needs to strip away the morals and hypocrisies of civilized society. It still allows for empathy because we can think of how shitty the situation, but not necessarily make us feel sorry for the protagonist. Nathan Drake doesn't really get this excuse in the latter games because he's actively seeking a treasure, but Lara is trapped on an island, so I think there's some room to go all Lord of the Flies.

I doubt it's going to happen though, as I said before the 2012 E3 trailer was tailor-made to hit all the right sympathy buttons in the male teenager's head, and I think even one of the people involved in development said the player should feel motivated to protect her from rape.

It's really hard to do empathy right, and if we're not invested in our character then we won't play the game, and it's kind of funny to see the lengths game devs will go to still try and make us care about their characters. Kratos from God of War is a great example for this. While in the first game he does express some actual emotions besides seething rage, by the second game he's undergone a complete character change and now seems to be only motivated by petty revenge on Zeus. I mean it starts with you attacking Rhodes for no real reason other than "he's the god of war so he does what he wants". By the third game he's ripping the head off Helios to use as a flashlight, all the while still trying to make him out as the injured party in all of this, despite his revenge for his dead family (which he killed) being fulfilled by the end of the first game.

Psychedub Dude · 03-03-2013, 02:40 PM

Broke out my SNES this weekend and played some Super Mario World, aww yeah

LoathsomePete · 03-03-2013, 03:46 PM

So I just got my new fancy gaming PC and have been having a go at some games I've wanted to play for awhile.

Diablo III

A lot of fun, and in some ways I like it better than Torchlight II, it's competition from last year. I think the scenery is pretty well done and should be the standard for isometric fantasy RPGs for the next few years. I like how sometimes your party members will talk to you, it helps give them a sense of personality. My only gripe is that there doesn't seem to be many special item drops for my class (Monk), which is kind of annoying. I can't help but feel this has something to do with the auction house, but I find enough decent daggers to get by.

Hotline Miami

Imagine if someone took that face-stomping scene from the movie Drive (2011) and made a game out of it. Now imagine in addition to face stomping there's smashing faces with lead pipes, golf clubs, baseball bats, crowbars, glass bottles, katanas, frying pans, and many other assorted items. Add in a surreal story about a hitman's descent into madness and throw on a snythy dance soundtrack and you've got Hotline Miami. Not much on the graphic front as it's presented in an 8-bit top down floor plan view, but I think that actually works in its favor as the game is incredibly gruesome and if the develops had went for a realistic look it probably would have backfired. Can be a little hard, but you can restart so quickly you barely notice. One of the better indie games to come out in recent memory.

Dragon Age: Origins

I'm liking the PC-version much more than the 360 one. I've been playing with a more isometric view and so far its been more engaging and the combat doesn't seem as sticky. Haven't gotten very far, but I think this one is going to be my main game for awhile.

Circe · 03-03-2013, 03:50 PM

Hotline Miami is an absolutely fantastic game. You come out of five minutes on it feeling like you've just been on a rollercoaster for hours.

LoathsomePete · 03-04-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Circe

Hotline Miami is an absolutely fantastic game. You come out of five minutes on it feeling like you've just been on a rollercoaster for hours.

Yeah, but I find once the adrenaline wears off the game can get a little frustrating, especially when it comes to shooting. Still, all it takes is just one long run to get that adrenaline pumping again.

I was downloading some games I bought from the 5th Humble Indie Bundle and decided to give this little gem a try

Lone Survivor

It's like an 8-bit version of Silent Hill 2, that really manages to capture the spirit of the survival-horror genre, and the 8-bit graphics really force you to use your imagination when it comes to the monsters, which really plays to the game's favor. It's got a really trippy story as your perception of what's real and not becomes harder to distinguish.

Key · 03-04-2013, 10:19 AM

I found this last night and played it. It's very short, but it's an indie horror game in the making which i'm noticing is making a huge impact on gaming lately.

The Corridor

As far as i'm aware, it's still in beta, so you can download a copy of the game for free on their website. It's got potential, reminded me a lot of Amnesia but the graphics aren't the greatest. There is a moment in the short demo that you notice them putting a scare factor to it. I'm keeping my eye on updates if any, because it seems like it'll be a pretty fantastic game.

Another one that I recently just pre-ordered for five bucks is...

Slender: The Arrival

I cannot freaking wait until this is released, and since I already pre-ordered, I was given a link to play the beta, and I get a free download to the full game upon release. Slender: The Eight Pages was a fantastic horror indie game on it's own, but the fact that the developer is able to take his creativity of horror to a whole new level is outstanding. Based on the beta, I can tell it's going to be a must have of this year, especially for those who are looking for some good scares.

Sparky · 03-05-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I found this last night and played it. It's very short, but it's an indie horror game in the making which i'm noticing is making a huge impact on gaming lately.

The Corridor

As far as i'm aware, it's still in beta, so you can download a copy of the game for free on their website. It's got potential, reminded me a lot of Amnesia but the graphics aren't the greatest. There is a moment in the short demo that you notice them putting a scare factor to it. I'm keeping my eye on updates if any, because it seems like it'll be a pretty fantastic game.

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That looks pretty intriguing. I loved amnsesia

FRED HALE SR. · 03-05-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

That looks pretty intriguing. I loved amnsesia

Love the take on The Last Supper.

Key · 03-05-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

That looks pretty intriguing. I loved amnsesia

I hope it becomes a full game, i'd buy it.

Cinnamonics · 03-05-2013, 02:09 PM

Still playing Skyrim. And Mass Effect 3 as well now, what a game! I'm totally addicted to it, really.

03-03-2013, 02:40 PM	#5552 (permalink)
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03-03-2013, 03:46 PM	#5553 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	So I just got my new fancy gaming PC and have been having a go at some games I've wanted to play for awhile. Diablo III A lot of fun, and in some ways I like it better than Torchlight II, it's competition from last year. I think the scenery is pretty well done and should be the standard for isometric fantasy RPGs for the next few years. I like how sometimes your party members will talk to you, it helps give them a sense of personality. My only gripe is that there doesn't seem to be many special item drops for my class (Monk), which is kind of annoying. I can't help but feel this has something to do with the auction house, but I find enough decent daggers to get by. Hotline Miami Imagine if someone took that face-stomping scene from the movie Drive (2011) and made a game out of it. Now imagine in addition to face stomping there's smashing faces with lead pipes, golf clubs, baseball bats, crowbars, glass bottles, katanas, frying pans, and many other assorted items. Add in a surreal story about a hitman's descent into madness and throw on a snythy dance soundtrack and you've got Hotline Miami. Not much on the graphic front as it's presented in an 8-bit top down floor plan view, but I think that actually works in its favor as the game is incredibly gruesome and if the develops had went for a realistic look it probably would have backfired. Can be a little hard, but you can restart so quickly you barely notice. One of the better indie games to come out in recent memory. Dragon Age: Origins I'm liking the PC-version much more than the 360 one. I've been playing with a more isometric view and so far its been more engaging and the combat doesn't seem as sticky. Haven't gotten very far, but I think this one is going to be my main game for awhile. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-03-2013, 03:50 PM	#5554 (permalink)
Circe Blunt After Blunt After Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a French-ass restaurant Posts: 337	Hotline Miami is an absolutely fantastic game. You come out of five minutes on it feeling like you've just been on a rollercoaster for hours.

03-04-2013, 10:19 AM	#5556 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	I found this last night and played it. It's very short, but it's an indie horror game in the making which i'm noticing is making a huge impact on gaming lately. The Corridor As far as i'm aware, it's still in beta, so you can download a copy of the game for free on their website. It's got potential, reminded me a lot of Amnesia but the graphics aren't the greatest. There is a moment in the short demo that you notice them putting a scare factor to it. I'm keeping my eye on updates if any, because it seems like it'll be a pretty fantastic game. Another one that I recently just pre-ordered for five bucks is... Slender: The Arrival I cannot freaking wait until this is released, and since I already pre-ordered, I was given a link to play the beta, and I get a free download to the full game upon release. Slender: The Eight Pages was a fantastic horror indie game on it's own, but the fact that the developer is able to take his creativity of horror to a whole new level is outstanding. Based on the beta, I can tell it's going to be a must have of this year, especially for those who are looking for some good scares.

03-05-2013, 02:09 PM	#5560 (permalink)
Cinnamonics Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	Still playing Skyrim. And Mass Effect 3 as well now, what a game! I'm totally addicted to it, really.