King Mark 3,631 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Quintus said: I saw this on Reddit this morning about Genshin Impact. Make of it what you will: yes, but if the game ends when you run out of quests, you stop playing until the next update and more quests and areas are available? What the reviews are saying is that you don't need to grind bosses "post game" until they add more contents .The 3 locked regions won't open up if you grind your characters anyways. Games like Borderlands 3 aren't much better. I grinded all the best weapons in the base game but the ones that could top them are locked behind DLC's that cost 20$ each..so I just stopped playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 So in reality, they're "Gotcha!" Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I'll start it tonight and find out for myself and report my progress. Keep in mind I tried a MMO (Black Desert) and didn't like it because you just do random useless and boring stuff , but apparently Genshin Impact plays like a single player game and the gameplay and story is actually good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Genshin Impact You can only navigate in game menus with the left stick .Weird. For a few minutes I couldn't do anything and wondering if it was a bug Attack = O . whaa? Can't re-map buttons in game. Did a bit of remapping in console settings so square = attack, O = dodge/sprint and right bumper = interact. I remember i had to do this in Outward which had a weird control scheme too. I hope there's no intricate combos , QTE's or prompts in the game using those buttons that will screw me up. So far the game looks really good and like a single player JRPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Genshin Impact is a revolution for traditional free-to-play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Check it out it's free! Played a bit more...seems like a lot of fun and a lot of things to master. Combat seems very interesting and complex . World is gorgeous and character conversations like a real JRPG. It's the kind of game I feel immediately drawn into I have to watch a few YT videos to avoid making mistakes that will waste resources and stuff and getting myself stuck or screw up progression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 MTashed is a good channel. I used to follow his Destiny content, but I noticed he's been covering Genshin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Well , I did need a healer character that wasn't in the story progression, and I did have to use the Gacha but for free using the bonus rewards they give you . and i also unlocked one of the strongest characters in the game the same way. Basically I have enough characters in various roles to level up for the rest of the game, which is 6 right now. It's a bit like Black Desert where I got so much free stuff just logging in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 I mean, at the end of the day, it's perfectly reasonable and justifiable to eventually spend around abouts what you'd spend on a regular priced game, on a F2P one. Especially if you have clocked up tens and even hundreds of hours on the thing, entirely for free. And you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Yes, I would have bought this at retail price I think It doesn't look like Breath of the Wild but more like a Tales game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Just remember that with gatcha, spending real money can be a slippery slope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I'm not going to. The odds of getting something you specifically want though Gacha is pretty low. But for anyone interested I'd download the game now and get that free guaranteed healer because it looks like the window for that is over in 4 days. You get free token for registering for the game now since it's new and they want to lure people in and you can use them for that. Or your going to be cooking food a lot. The first few hours were a lot harder without a healer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Devil May Cry Ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Not Mr. Big said: Devil May Cry Ass. I told you to check out Silent Hill 3! See what happens, Big!? This is what happens when you fuck a strange game from the past! Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I started Ori and the Blind Forest. Holy hell, it's good ChrisAfonso and Holko 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: I told you to check out Silent Hill 3! See what happens, Big!? This is what happens when you fuck a strange game from the past! I'm sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 After playing Genshin Impact for a while I can see where the roadblocks are. It's NOT the Gacha system because getting several extra characters is basically useless. There is only enough resources in the game right now to upgrade ONE or TWO characters (and their weapons and accessories) which will be your main damage dealers. The other ones are only there to inflict status effects and elemental synergy. I have 2 extra characters outside of my main party and they will be benched permanently. And all the good weapons can be acquired in game . So DO NOT waste your resources pulling the Gacha lever EXCEPT the one pull (using the registration gifts) that guarantees Noelle the Healer (for now) . You'll need those gems (used both to pull the Gacha lever and buy upgrade materials) for the characters you already have. Upgrade the MAIN character first, it's the only one you can fully upgrade without excessive grinding, THEN you can focus on your second favorite/most useful one. Upgrade the free 4 star sword that comes with the PS4 edition, it's better than the other ones you can get in game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Genshin Impact is really amazing on all levels and really sets the new standards for JRPG's .I've been playing a week and still have loads of stuff to do. I'm not feeling at all I'm playing some FTP game but something I might have paid 80$ for. The only game that looked the closest and almost as beautiful was Dragon Quest XI but the world in that game was really empty and full of invisible walls and you could only interact with specific things. Tales of Zestiria also had a similar look but also very limited in what you can do. Most other JRPG's have small "corridor areas" that look pretty but all the scenery is just decoration where you can't go. Still no use for the Gacha system and I have more than enough characters and weapons and no need for more. I'm a bit worried for those that are late to the party and the launch freebees go away though. You really need one of the healers that are available now with no hassle. Barbara is still free if you reach Adventure Level 20 before mid November before the next update There's one free character you get at the end of a dungeon but it was really HARD so this game requires some skill. My plan is to do all the available contents then wait for the next regions to be accessible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 I installed it on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 But you'll ruin it. Needs to be played on a big TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,365 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Plot twist: his phone IS a big TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Cell phones are just small TVs anyway Replaying Shadows or Mordor hoping to actually finish it this time. The combat is fun and the nemesis system still feels revolutionary to this day but the gameplay relies a lot on grinding to get better. I think it could have used a few more cakewalk story missions to vary things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, Not Mr. Big said: Cell phones are just small TVs anyway Replaying Shadows or Mordor hoping to actually finish it this time. The combat is fun and the nemesis system still feels revolutionary to this day but the gameplay relies a lot on grinding to get better. I think it could have used a few more cakewalk story missions to vary things up. I just found it got really repetitive really quickly. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Just now, Bilbo said: I just found it got really repetitive really quickly. It does. And the story missions are mostly just the same orc fights, but with a walking cutscene beforehand Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 59 minutes ago, King Mark said: But you'll ruin it. Needs to be played on a big TV Yes, and he has a big TV for on the toilet, at work, and on the bus/train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Any PlayStation gamers that use PS+, this site is offering a 12-month subscription for 50% off, at just $29.99. Thats cheaper than any holiday sales that I’ve ever seen, so I stockpiled a few years worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, Koray Savas said: Any PlayStation gamers that use PS+, this site is offering a 12-month subscription for 50% off, at just $29.99. Thats cheaper than any holiday sales that I’ve ever seen, so I stockpiled a few years worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 That site looks a bit shady and it seems good for US only too Why isn't anyone else playing Genshin Impact? It's one of the best games ever . There is no real pay wall after all since you can't buy the materials to upgrade your characters and weapons. People complain it's difficult to upgrade characters after all the contents is finished but It's more like a level cap preventing you to get too powerful before the next regions are added .Like Bordelands expands level cap after a DLC is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 It's illegal. Ban him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I completed my purchase with PayPal checkout and extended my subscription by 4 years with no issues. Suit yourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Playing a bit of A Plague Tale: Innocence and it's pretty grim, I suppose. Imagine The Last of Us but with rats. Less of an action beat 'em up though; more of a sneaky puzzler. All very linear with the main emphasis seemingly being on story and characters, with bits of simplistic stealth gameplay interspersed to compliment the gloomy atmosphere and eye-catching art. It's not bad so far. [click to zoom] If there's two things I like about modern games which have an emphasis on story, it's ambient dialogue (and interaction) between the playable protagonists, and a good photo mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I enjoyed that game a lot. The ending is absolutely nonsense, but I’ll take a Naughty Dog knock off any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Finished Shadows of Mordor. The story is uninspired at best and an insult to The Lord of the Rings mythology at worst. J.K Token is probably rolling in his grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,532 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Yep. Shadow of War can be just as bad or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Holko said: Yep. Shadow of War can be just as bad or worse. That one at least looks humorously irreverent. The first is just a bland revenge story that happens to completely go against the spirit of the source material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Given that you finished the game, I'm assuming the general gameplay was very compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,642 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Quintus said: Given that you finished the game, I'm assuming the general gameplay was very compelling. It's generally fun but kind of empty overall (partly due to the lack of a compelling story). It goes for super cheap nowadays so it's worth getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed To December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,532 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Didn't it already go gold a couple weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,532 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Yeah it did. It says they're waiting for shipping and crunching for the day 0 patch for 3 weeks more. Leaves me less time to try out how it runs for my laptop and decide if I want it for christmas but I can take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,474 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Oh, shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Didn’t the studio make a big deal about not doing crunch? I can’t see anything but the game being disappointing when it eventually releases anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 hmm, Shadow of War and Hollow Knight are the PS+ free games in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Hollow Knight is one of the best video games I've ever played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Glad I held out buying a copy. I'm still on State of Decay 2 though, although I've just recently started up CoD: Warzone with a work pal again. It really is a phenomenal Battle Royale experience (a genre I just can't get into). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 7:14 PM, Quintus said: Glad I held out buying a copy. I'm still on State of Decay 2 though, although I've just recently started up CoD: Warzone with a work pal again. It really is a phenomenal Battle Royale experience (a genre I just can't get into). I was very big on Blackout, as you might remember. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Warzone since it launched. It’s recently become my go-to late night gaming fix. I’ve gotten much better at it and finally won some games after perpetually losing. There’s still a lot I wish it did differently though. My favorite battle royale has got to be Fall Guys, which could very well be my GOTY. Haven’t played a game that made me laugh and have fun like that in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009) is being given away for free at Epic Games. https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/ghostbusters-the-video-game-remastered/home It's the closest we ever go to a true Ghostbusters 3 before the passing of Harold Ramis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Geez I must have spent over 150-200 hours in Genshin Impact so far. Too bad there's no play time listed anywhere. I can reconfirm the Gacha is of no use whatsoever except if you absolutely want to gamble to get your favorite character, which might end up sucking when you actually use it. And unless you get it at the beginning of the game you won't be able to upgrade it anyways . Keeping your main 4 character party upgraded takes all your ressources. I've accumulated 8000 of those "currency" gems used for Gacha pulls that I use for more important in-game stuff so I can basically never run out. I'm soon at the point where I'll put the game on pause until the next contents update because I almost cleared everything on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 It's weird that you'll play that, plus you like shooters, but you won't try Destiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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