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What Are Ya'll Playing? (infosec.pub)

submitted 5 days ago by PKscope@lemmy.world to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world

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Just thought I could get a discussion thread going. What is everyone playing lately?

I just finished playing Metal Gear Solid Delta, it was great! I decided to play through the series finally after years of watching video essays on the game, and I'm glad I did! I played Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Subsistence through emulation (4k HD for the win!) It was a great experience and I can see why the series is so highly venerated. It holds up remarkably well, and the long cut scenes were really enjoyable. I thought it would be annoying, but I actually found myself looking forward to them. Delta was like jumping forward in time 30 years, but still extremely fun. I'm glad they stayed so close to the source material so I could just play the new release instead of booting up Snake Eater through emulation.

Now if I could just play IV without a PS3, that would be awesome. I might have to try emulation on that, but from what I read, the experience isn't great.

Regardless, now I'm replaying Max Payne 3. This game IS SO FREAKING GOOD. I had forgotten how good it is. The noir narration is just amazing. The gameplay is tight as a snare drum. The art style and visuals are still amazing even when compared to modern games. Rockstar really knocked this game out of the park. I still haven't played Max Payne 1 or 2, and maybe I should. Also, I found out that one of the bands I've recently discovered and have been listening to like crazy, Health, did the score for Max Payne 3. The music is fantastic. If you haven't played it, I highly recommend giving it a go.

Other than those games, I plan to play through The Last of Us 1 for the first time soon. Not sure how "retro" it is, but I think it is borderline given the original release date and hardware. Looking forward to trying it for the first time. I've never had Sony consoles, so I've missed out on a ton of first-party Sony games over the years. Trying to make up for that by playing modern PC releases and through emulation.

So yeah, what do ya'll have going on right now? What do you recommend playing and why?

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[–] ApollosArrow@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I completely forgot I purchased this game like a decade ago. I need to actually go play it.

[–] PKscope@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

You sure do! Hope you have a great time. I am!

[–] RickyRigatoni@retrolemmy.com 2 points 4 days ago

I got goblin cleanup but my work hours are too many to play it much before digimon comes out.

[–] Edgarallenpwn@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago

Playing through Golden Sun again after picking it up and dropping it an hour in for the last few years. I remember getting into the Djinn/class system a lot when I played it growing up, and its still a pretty unique system. Im kinda regretting not playing the QoL/reworked ROM hack, but thats for another play through in a few years

[–] goombakid@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

There's too many games to play on my list right now. At the moment, I'm playing through Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PC. Loved the series from PlayStation days, but really fell in love with the RPG elements and gameplay from the Dreamcast series and PS2 series.

Also planning a playthrough of Silent Hill f. I haven't played a Silent Hill game since 3, so I'm looking forward to playing f.

And just casually playing in the background when either TXR or SHf get hectic/frustrating, I have Earth Defense Force 6 and Infamous Second Son on PS4 to mellow out with.

[–] PKscope@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I literally just installed and started playing TXR myself. I'm a racing game freak and I had never tried the series before. Figured it was time after seeing the HokiHoshi video on it. I mainly do sim racing, but it's nice to play some arcade every once in a while. I've been getting my fix with Dirt 2 and NFSU2 underground2.net mod.

[–] kelpie_returns@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Ive been playing through the gens 1, 2, and 3 Armored Core games, and got most of the way to my second ending on 3 before my controller broke. The x and square buttons both go into rapid-fire when held down, making maneuvering even more difficult and the tougher stages fully impossible.

So I jumped ahead to Formula Front since you can play it fully with Ai controls. Im seeing a lot of complaints about this title online, but I personally love the pure engineering challenge it offers. Fiddling with my mechs is the best part of the series imo, so this one is easily my favorite non-core story title so far. Would recommend to anyone that likes experimenting with different builds and sinking time into deep thought on strategy and counterstrategy. Good stuff

[–] PKscope@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I have fond memories of playing AC in Walmart when they used to have the demos in the electronics section you'd have to break your neck to play because the monitors were so high. After the great experience I had playing Elden Ring (my first souls-like), I decided to jump into ACVI when it came out. What a great game. I still haven't beaten it, as I just haven't been in the mood to play lately, but I intend on finishing it at some point soon.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

When the Xbox is free, Borderlands 4. (Just finished the main story and going back to grab up all them side quests)

Otherwise, my wife and I take turns beating each other at Tetris & Dr Mario.

[–] PKscope@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My fiancé is a Borderlands fan. She really digs the Tiny Tina stuff because she's a huge D&D nerd. I'll have to let her try Borderlands 4 at some point.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

I have to lead with 4 is MUCH better than 3.

It wasn't a BL2 level of story, but with all the QoL advancements since then, it's probably more fun to play than 2 would be today.

And I would love to see some Bunkers & Badasses in this one!

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Resident Evil 7. The last game I played was RE5 and I really didn't enjoy it. It's been years but I played the remake of RE2 when it came out and loved it. Picked up 7 and 8 during a recent steam sale. So far RE 7 is shaping up to be one of my favorites in the series.

[–] PKscope@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Resident Evil is one series I've never been able to garner the gumption to get into. I played about 30 minutes of RE4 remake through GamePass and it's just not for me, I believe. I'm not a horror fan anyway, but was hoping the gameplay would draw me in. Maybe I'm just missing something.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm sorry to hear that but I totally get it. Horror games aren't for everyone. I haven't played the RE 4 remake but it's on my list! Gamepass is great for exactly how you experienced RE4. Unfortunately for me it's made playing games a bit like picking out something to watch on Netflix. Just too many options.

[–] PKscope@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Tell me about it. Choice paralysis can be a bitch! Throw in steam and emulators, and I've never been short of things to play. Sometimes, it's just hard to determine what game fits the current vibe. I've found myself getting into narrative-heavy things lately and really enjoying them.

The thing about GamePass for me, is being able to try out things I would never have otherwise. The most recent for me was Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. That game was the most amazing entertainment experience I've had in gaming, maybe ever. I'm so glad I got to play it. Never would have had that opportunity without GP. If you like rpg's/jrpg's at all, I highly highly highly recommend it. It was the first jrpg I've ever played and it had me totally enthralled.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

It drive me nuts sometimes. I used to spend about 20 minutes a night looking over my game library thinking about what kind of mood I'm in. Lately I have been trying to stick to one game at a time but it doesn't always work out either.

GP is great for trying out games. It has already saved me from buying a few games I ended up being disappointed with. But I've also been really surprised by games I didn't think I'd enjoy. I have heard a lot of good things about Expedition 33. I'll give that one a go after I finish RE7!

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Max Payne is nothing like the original and its sequel. I found it to be a dispassionate mess lacking any of the compelling elements of Remedy's games. Rockstar took the name and nothing else.

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