Hey all! Welcome back to the monthly weekly gaming thread! So, what have you been playing this last month?
I’ve been on quite a few things! Saros, Mario galaxy 2, some other stuff!
I also recently started Abiotic Factor which is a super fun co op survival game that takes a ton of inspiration from the original half life. It’s awesome! Def recommend if you have some friends to run it with
Started Disco Elysium. I held off for so long because it seemed depressing and the art style didn’t appeal, but then it went on sale. Yes, it is pretty depressing but I’m still enjoying it so far. Trying not to look into any information about it so that I can experience it unspoiled.
It’s a wonderful game. It might appear depressing at times, but ultimately I think it’s a game about hope. Take your time with it, and don’t be afraid to be weird. This isn’t a game that punishes you for picking wacky dialogue options very often. And don’t be afraid to fail checks either, failure is a recurring theme of the game and it’s designed with a fail-forward philosophy. Some of my favourite moments actually come from failed checks.
The humor has been an unexpected joy. I’m also enjoying the music!
Yeah it’s a very funny game, despite also being serious a lot of the time. It’s an impressive balancing act in the writing.
The music is by a band called Sea Power, which Robert Kurvitz managed to convince make the OST! Some absolute bangers on that soundtrack, every time those horns hit when you step out of the Whirling…
I’m addicted to My Summer Car.
On that note, I hauled this wreck to Fleetari and instead of giving me money, he charged me. WTF?
StS2, modded Minecraft for non-live service games
For live service games it’s Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero and Yugioh Master Duel
I’ve had a lot of gaming time on my hands being sick all weekend. I started another Sims4 game and have been playing the new Tomadochi Life on Switch. I think I enjoy the relationship system on Tomadochi life better, but speedrunning relationships does have its place with limited game time.
I’m trying a 100 baby challenge with the updated rules so I’ll see how far I get before I fail or get tired of it. Taking care of babies feels way more grind-y now since the last time I tried this.
Also, I’m super stoked for Paralives early access on May 25th.
- OpenRA on PC (I totally suck 😅)
- Some Mario Kart
- GTA V on PS4 again but I consider getting it for the Steamdeck 🤔
OpenRA on PC (I totally suck 😅)
I’ve been gaming for decades and still suck at RTS. So bad that I have been eyeing various titles without daring to approach them. Wish you luck and believe in yourself - don’t miss out on the fun like I do!
GTA V on PS4 again but I consider getting it for the Steamdeck 🤔
I’ve been playing some games on Steam Deck with the goal of making greater use of the trackpads for movement and a combination of camera and a multi-button menu (mouse as default, action menu layer on click that is removed upon click release in the layer itself). It’s incredibly fun when you configure it right! Truly feels like a new way to experience something familiar - greatly recommended.
The weather has been so nice that I’m spending a lot of my free time outside, so I’ve really only been playing idle games that I can ignore for a few hours at a time and then pay attention to for 5 minutes.
Reactoridle is my favorite, but I also play Swarm Simulator and Shark Game.
I do have an appointment to play Minecraft with my grandson on Thursday, so I’m looking forward to that.
The Talos Principle.
Been sitting in my library for a while. Kept holding off because I wanted to use my brain less during leisure, but puzzle games just help me relax and bring me so much joy, even when I’m exhausted - really great alternatives to my beloved shooters, ESPECIALLY when I’m exhausted.
I’m loving this game. Super excited to play other titles in the series. Or even beat it again, this time in a different language just to learn it, because there’s just so much to read - which I also love.
And it’s loaded with secrets and Easter eggs. Some have made me mad, but very proud to finally discover. I’m at a point where I still wonder if all the secrets I have uncovered are indeed secrets, meaning optional and lead to something extra, or I’ve been fooled to believe I have free will and achieve something beyond the bare minimum. If you’re reading this and know the answer, please don’t reveal it, as going blind really makes this game shine.
And of course, loving the environments and the soundtrack. Such a pleasure after a work day or anything else you want to unwind after.
