@Yousef- Sly… 😅
Yes, physical media is available here in the States. I buy many of my new games physical. I do have a hefty digital library for when it’s cheaper that way and for my PS+ fare, but otherwise I prefer a disc if I can get one. I like have the resell value of a disc.
I often use pre-owned markets which we have here to buy physical copies on the cheap, and can often find good deals if I look hard enough. Unfortunately the physical media availability is shrinking through and sometimes it takes some sleuthing through a couple different stores to find what I want.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@Th3solutionahhh, fascinating!!
The grey market functions pretty similarly here. Know where to sniff, and you’ll smell a good deal.
And unshocklingly, musous are extremely popular here. Niche markets are quite loyal.
It’s also not as random as you think. While you wouldn’t be wrong to assume West Asia lives in entirely different universe, especially being predominantly Arab, remember, word travels around and there’s links everywhere. The link between eastern media and their arrival here in west Asia is, our unsung hero, Indonesia! All my love and respect goes to the country of Indonesia! You have no idea how valuable it is to be close to a culture that his its foot on both doors. In this instance, they’re in touch with both our world and the world of China, so you can imagine how word of mouth can travel!
As a matter of fact, I’m playing an English patch of Warriors Orochi 3 PSP on my phone and, you guessed it, the patch is made by an Indonesian team.
The most popular instant ramen brand here is “indomie”, think for two seconds what the “indo” stands for… THATS RIGHT, it stands for “go buy dynasty warriors 8 right now”.
Err, sorry for the typo, I meant to type the country’s name. Darn slippery fingers’
Like it says in the book, we are blessed… and we are cursed.
What ******* book?
@Yousef- Although it relates to my backlog and my (possible) future purchase plans, I’m going to shift over to the recommendation thread to follow up on that comment, because I did have another musou update.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
Just checked some reviews for Nobody Wants To Die and it seems to be well received and delivers what it says on the tin, so to speak. Xbox Era's review was glowing, claiming it was one of the best narrative adventures he's ever played, so that, along with a couple of other solid 8-9/10 reviews sold me and the game is indeed now purchased. It is also highly likely that it will be the next game I play after finishing The Witcher 3, as it is a short game (around 5 hours) and will probably serve as a nice palate cleanser.
Here's hoping my two other "hopefuls", Star Wars: Outlaws and Dragon Age: The Veilguard also delivers on their promise and becomes my next two purchases
I keep changing my mind and disregarding the advice I have received, rather selfishly in favor of my own whims and caprices, with regard to what game I want to play next. But I think I will play Another Crab's Treasure next after RE2 REmake atm, whilst still keeping RE4 & Alan Wake II firmly in my mind in addition to the underwater Soulslike.
Elden Ring - Beat some more bosses (just beat Godrick the grafted after 22 hours rofl 🤣). FINISHED and loved it.
Mario Wonder - Get to the northern area. NIBBLING AWAY - finished about 40 levels so far.
Warriors Orochi 4 - Get all camp upgrades.
FINISHED and enjoyed it.
To buy
1 more Wales interactive fmv game. COMPLETE
Ori and the will of the wisps. FAILURE.
November 2024
N++ -Compete all the expert levels
Rollerdrome -Get to the finals
Like a Dragon Ishin - graft my way over 250g before it leaves Gamepass.
To buy
Tetris Forever (I have actually preordered this so it's a cheat).
33 Immortals.
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PS3 Megathread 2019: The Last of Us
Multiplat 2018: Horizon Zero Dawn
Nintendo 2017: Super Mario Bros 3
Playstation 2016: Uncharted 2
Multiplat 2015: Final Fantasy 7
Like a Dragon Ishin - graft my way over 250g before it leaves Gamepass. - success
To buy
Tetris Forever - success and 1000g
33 Immortals. - not released yet
December 2024
Dordogne - finish the game
Baltaro - finish 1 complete run
Final Fantasy 4 - start it up
To buy
33 immortals
Final Fantasy 5
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PS3 Megathread 2019: The Last of Us
Multiplat 2018: Horizon Zero Dawn
Nintendo 2017: Super Mario Bros 3
Playstation 2016: Uncharted 2
Multiplat 2015: Final Fantasy 7
Haha, I've played so little the last few months. Time to get back into it.
DECEMBER - JANUARY
Backlogged Games:
Monster Hunter World / Iceborne (PC) - Just start it lol.
Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC) - I'd like to make more progress in this. Loved what I played.
Silent Hill 2 (PC) - Ditto.
Etrian Odyssey 1 HD (Switch) - Long time fan of this game, but have never fully completed it. Hope to change that with this version. On Expert difficulty, of course~
Planned Purchases:
Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition (today, before the game is delisted) (PC)
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PC)
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PC)
Currently Playing: Resident Evil Village: Gold Edition
PS3 Megathread 2019: The Last of Us
Multiplat 2018: Horizon Zero Dawn
Nintendo 2017: Super Mario Bros 3
Playstation 2016: Uncharted 2
Multiplat 2015: Final Fantasy 7
I was looking back at my last update of backloggery and saw it was actually a year ago. 😅
So here’s my current backlog reduction and backlog expansion plan:
Current/Next 3 projects:
Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core (about halfway)
Star Wars: Outlaws (maybe a third of the way)
Lost Records (yet to start)
Next 3 possible purchases:
Death Stranding 2
Clair Obscur
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Honestly, I’m not sure about those purchases except DS2. The other two I’m curious about though. Especially Clair Obscur, but I’m waiting for reviews to see if it’s actually as good as it looks.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@CJD87 Looking forward to playing both, but that's interesting about Erdtree, would you say GoT is at all similar, or if not similar to Sekiro or Nine Sols, is the combat equally satisfying? Toying around with the idea of getting that one as well.
"Even in the face of death, the samurai stands unwavering, for honour is a blade sharper than steel".
@BlAcK_Sw0rDsMaN GoT is a really different flavour to Elden Ring.... and often people seem to 'pledge allegiance' to one camp or the other.
For me personally, I adored Ghost - probably just as much as ER in fairness. Ghost has such a compelling narrative, a simple story told exceptionally well. It is a beautiful game with a lot to love. Combat is pretty challenging on 'lethal mode', but still probably not as difficult as Elden Ring. If you like hard games, definitely crank up Ghost to 'lethal'.
Ghost doesn't have the same level of build/playstyle variety as Elden Ring, nor the epic boss battles, but your investment in the story will keep you playing. Combat is really satisfying, with new abilities unlocked via a skilltree system.
Ghost perhaps suffers more from 'open world bloat' than Elden Ring, and at times Ghost can feel like 'a very Rich Man's ubisoft game'. Ghost DLC rocks though, honestly so good - leans into a campy/horror vibe, similar to recent Resi games.
@CJD87 That's interesting to know. Would you say the combat in GoT is similar to Sekiro, then? Or is it more simple if it's more Ubisoft-y as you imply it is. You say the combat is satisfying, but even a poor man's Sekiro would feel satisfying, just not perfect. Would you say it's inferior or equal to Sekiro?
Definitely thinking of getting that in addition to Ghost of Yotei if I enjoy the first one.
@BlAcK_Sw0rDsMaN I would say that the combat in Sekiro is superior to Ghost, but that Ghost has more diversity in playstyle. Sekiro is so tight when it comes to fighting, but ultimately it 'doubles down' on a single mechanic in parry-based playstyle.
Ghost isn't quite as exciting, but you have a wealth of combat options (melee/bow) and various skilltree attacks. You're right in that Ghost's combat is a bit ubisoft-y... but a rich man's ubisoft
Ghost is definitely a classic though, I just personally love Sekiro that little bit more.
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