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  • #15422
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,079 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122353720#Comment_122353720

    Get that bird in the air!



  • #15423
    OptimusTractor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,030 ✭✭✭OptimusTractor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122354162#Comment_122354162

    Says I when the cousin went to do her charity skydive.



  • #15424
    SuperBowserWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,511 ✭✭✭SuperBowserWorld


    TLOU part 2. They are all a bit incredibly unhinged. I'm warming to the clickers and bloaters at this stage.



  • #15425
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,079 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    I'm playing Kona at the moment. Walking in the snow is chilling.



  • #15426
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    So let's move on from why haven't more of you not played ace combat 7 to why haven't more of you played 13 Sentinels?

    I normally struggle through wordy games but this one has me hooked all the way to the end. It's a fantastic piece of hard sci-fi that despite the all the convoluted twists and turns ends in a very satisfying conclusion. The soundtrack is incredible. I also really enjoyed the presentation and sheer spectacle of the RTS sections which are absolutely manic even if you can probably beat them easily.

    It's also a rarity these days, a genuinely good PlayStation exclusive that won't get a PC port, although I believe it's on switch now.



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  • #15427
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,756 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    For me, personally, the combat system is something I hate, so that's why I'm not even remotely interested in it.

    Unrelated, but not a bad article in the Guardian today about teens and gaming addiction/staying inside. Not my generation, but sounds about right to me. I can echo a few of the sentiments even if I'm 41. I will admit the want to change may not be in them, but one can't totally blame them for withdrawing.

    https://www.theguardian.com/games/article/2024/jul/09/its-not-them-its-us-the-real-reason-teens-are-addicted-to-video-games


  • #15428
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122358842#Comment_122358842

    The combat system is a very minor part of the game and also not that challenging. I heard it described as a Moba or tower Defense. Both are genres that I have very little interest in and they give me major anxiety but this feels like something different. It's also real time and not turn based.

    Anyway I still think it's worth giving a go because the battle system is less than 1% of your game time and not that difficult as the main focus is telling the story.



  • #15429
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,756 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    Had a look at a few reviews of it, seems a bit too narrative/text heavy for my liking, so I'll wait for eventual sub inclusion to give it a whirl, because even if the battles are only minor part, that minor part could stop me. Does look good though, I'll give it that, even if the combat is scrimped from actual mech/kaiju down to holographic identifiers instead…



  • #15430
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122359300#Comment_122359300

    If you are a little apprehensive then that is probably the best option as it is very text heavy and the story is the main part of the game. I still think it's worth trying as it's so unique.

    If you care about platinums, it's a very easy platinum and you will get it just from a single playthrough without trying. Pretty sure it's my only platinum.



  • #15431
    Luna84
    Site Banned Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Luna84
    Mentally Insane User


    Anyone here play Figment? Started it last night and played about 7 mins of it before I went to bed. I will play it later if I find the time.



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  • #15432
    SuperBowserWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,511 ✭✭✭SuperBowserWorld


    The urban dereliction and all that rain in post apocalyptic Seattle in TLOU2 is reminding me of Ireland. 😁

    Seriously thought, the art + tech team did an incredible job of combining post apocalyptic urban areas and natural beauty and weather to incredible effect. Just looks stunning on OLED.

    Even though the game is "kill everything + movie clips" it's still amazing. 😁 I came across a scene and I thought I was going to have to make some kind of faction choice like in Skyrim, but no, it was "kill everything".

    I'm also playing with headphones on and it turns the whole experience up to 11.



  • #15433
    JimBurnley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,915 ✭✭✭JimBurnley


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122359300#Comment_122359300

    It's on Plus Extra if you have that



  • #15434
    SuperBowserWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,511 ✭✭✭SuperBowserWorld


    Digital Foundry gushing over Outrun on Switch which is 2.09 euro at the moment. So the original ran at 30 FPS, and this runs at 60 FPS (or 30 if you want the original feel) plus a lot of extra bells and whistles. Also, the car no longer has a Ferrari badge on it. Also some info on PC Outrun 2006.

    https://youtu.be/vEkXfunv6h4?feature=shared


  • #15435
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://twitter.com/dark1x/status/1811755492303057301?t=T9XmJC21FY1988G5m2CFgw&s=19

    If you won't take it from me then take it from a man I know some of you respect.

    It's seriously frustrating trying to tell people just how good this game is and get dismissed. It feels like when I was trying to tell people how good demons souls was and how it was better than uncharted 2 that year. And look now who was right all you unbelievers.

    I'm off to O'Connell Street with my soapbox to tell people about the coming of our lord saviour Ace Combat 8.



  • #15436
    pixelburp
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 36,711 CMod ✭✭✭✭pixelburp


    Apparently the Switch port was pretty good too: bit of a visual downgrade - obviously enough - but still preserving a solid amount of detail and a consistent 30fps.



  • #15437
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122372307#Comment_122372307

    Seems like a pretty amazing port. Some pop in but they kept the volumetric clouds and 30 fps is what it ran at on PS4.



  • #15438
    SuperBowserWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,511 ✭✭✭SuperBowserWorld


    Do you have a link to the PS4 Deluxe version of AC7 that includes an older AC game @Retr0gamer ? I'm finding lots of different versions with different DLCs. Also, I don't think I'll ever see it cheap physically so I'll add to Deku Deals alerts for a digital sale.



  • #15439
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,079 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    Every time you start Burnout Paradise:

    https://youtu.be/Rbm6GXllBiw?si=UpkkzmMiYVyxUnV6


  • #15440
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,512 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Had it installed on the PS3 so if I ever started the PS3 and doing something else before starting a game, I would leave it on Burnout Paradise so it would play the music. Either that or Ico.



  • #15441
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122372603#Comment_122372603

    Bad news, looks like the digital deluxe version it came with was delisted so it's gone forever. I don't understand Namco making high quality remasters and locking them behind preorders like this.

    The only DLC worth buying are the missions and I'd get them on sale, it's three really good missions but it's more like 10 euro worth rather than 20. Think the new switch version comes with it.



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  • #15442
    recyclops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭recyclops


    Don't want to bring up the controller battery debate but last night was a prime example of why it's a stupid design choice to not have them removable or give people choice.

    After finishing Elden ring and on a from software buzz said I'd dust off the Ps5 and give demons souls a bash as its been 2+ years. Turn on Ps5 and it needs and update which is expected as it hasn't been turned on in a year or so, turn on controller one battery is dead, try controller two same, connect up controller to Ps5 and try play wired which is fine .

    But what's this, controller needs update and not enough power in battery to update it, same as controller two. So I turn off the Ps5 after 10 mins of charging and still no joy, go to bed.

    I get why they do it. Batteries decline sell more controllers but it's really bloody annoying.



  • #15443
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,070 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122374861#Comment_122374861

    Sony pretty obviously cheaped out as well. No hall effect sticks and terrible battery, especially compared to the switch pro controller.



  • #15444
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,356 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122374861#Comment_122374861

    Best accessory I got was the charge stand. Two controllers always sitting there fully charged ready to go.



  • #15445
    Jordan 199
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,079 ✭✭✭✭Jordan 199


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122376711#Comment_122376711

    Mains powered too.



  • #15446
    recyclops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭recyclops


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122376711#Comment_122376711

    If it was used all the time defo a worthwhile investment for sure .

    I did same for xbox controllers. Mains powered rechargeable batteries 4 at a time and 8 in pack so never ever have to go wired.



  • #15447
    Luna84
    Site Banned Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭Luna84
    Mentally Insane User


    I broke out the Xbox 360 today and had to clear dead spiders off it. Spent ages looking for the Xbox 360 controller. Searched every where. Went through different boxes I had stuff in and everything. Eventually found it. And after not using a Xbox 360 controller in years. Personally the new controllers are better. But the 360 controller is built like a tank but the triggers and analog sticks are better on the new controllers. I played Simpson: Hit and Run. Mad thing is I never actually played it to the end ever. I even had a save file on the HD but decided to start from the beginning. It is an Xbox original game but I was playing it with backwards compatibility. Like all old games the camera isn't great we are spoilt now for years with great control of the camera while playing games. Will I play it till the end this time time will tell. As I'm actually in the middle of another game and seen someone play a bit of this game on Facebook today made me say I should play that.



  • #15448
    SuperBowserWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,511 ✭✭✭SuperBowserWorld


    I hate rushing through a game. It's like I'm converting a game into some kind of work task that has to be done by some deadline. WTF ! My patience has gone to hell.

    Or maybe it's a trade off between risk vs reward vs boredom.

    Edit ... or just not having enough free time to play games.

    Post edited by SuperBowserWorld on


  • #15449
    SuperBowserWorld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,511 ✭✭✭SuperBowserWorld


    Nearly finished TLOU2. There are about 1000 endings in it.



  • #15450
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,545 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Mighty Keefe has some funny ol sketches.

    https://youtu.be/nK27sIRV0Cc?si=NAhtOI9BjaisEYuW


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  • #15451
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,512 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122396321#Comment_122396321

    You're only on the 1000th ending? So you're only halfway through? 😀



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