@Paenica It’s honestly a good first attempt at the genre for a smaller studio but games like that need to have a little bit more meat on their bones and the game really is very short. A sequel could be brilliant though.
@Paenica XCOM is pretty variable. Some missions will throw you in hot but mostly you have time to explore the map and make the first move. But unlike Mutant, it’s all turn based (that game gave you free control until you engaged in combat).
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order ticks some boxes for you too but there might be some things you don’t like. I enjoyed the game more than I thought I would.
@Col_McCafferty I used to be picky, life is so much easier now that I enjoy most things.
What I have found is that I have to force myself through the first maybe 5-10 hours on a new game but I eventually ‘sync’ with the gaming loop of most things and I enjoy them. I have a feeling that most people are like what I used to be like... ie are not be able to force themselves through that initial 5-10 hour initial grind in order to find the comfort-zone,
@colonelkilgore There are some people that switch off films after 10-20 minutes, others that give up on a TV show after just a couple of episodes, people that would read the first couple of chapters of a book before deciding it's not for them. It's their loss.
@Paenica not everything clicks straight away, sometimes (most times in fact) you need to really scratch the surface to glean all that entertainment goodness that lies beneath.
@Col_McCafferty Tbf, sometimes it's better to move on to something else instead of sticking with something to see if it finally clicks. It could be a big loss other times though.
Also at least Paenica isn't rude about it like that other person was
@Voltan Maybe but if you all do is play Soulsborne games that's no different from someone who just plays Call of Duty or Fortnite or FIFA at least imo.
@Paenica and I am a massive (like frikking giant) FromSoft fan. Nothing, not Nioh, not the Surge etc feels quite ‘right’ at first (when you’re used to From) but having stuck with them I love them now. I have Nioh 1 & 2 on PS4 and the Remastered collection on PS5... brilliant games. Would I rather R1 & R2 were light and strong attack... yup... but it doesn’t stop them from being awesome once you get past it. Also, yes the Surge does feel a bit clunky at first... but so did Souls to the uninitiated. They’re great too once you start to understand how to ‘build’ your character, your way.
Time for my patented “I ain’t never met a Souls-like I didn’t like!’ slogan 🧐
@Paenica Obligatory Jedi: Fallen Order recommendation. Souls-like combat, 3D Metroidvania exploration. You might not like the fact that it does have a legitimate story, replete with scattered cutscenes and actual character dialogue though. And, well, although you don’t have to love the Star Wars property to enjoy it, it sure helps.
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@TheBrandedSwordsman In regards to the Just Cause games, and to echo what @TraCuz- said in the other thread, if you have never played the games they are worth a shot. They are fun, but I've never finished one yet as I eventually lose interest. But I don't regret my time with the games.
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@TheBrandedSwordsman Replying here for keeping things tidy — Virginia is a game that would definitely be out of your usual fare. It’s this really short surreal and artsy walking sim. The story is cryptic and akin to something out of “Twin Peaks.” There is no combat, no boss fights, and very little by way of gameplay. I don’t remember you having played any walking sims or point-and-click adventure games so I think this may not be in your wheelhouse. Of course the whole game is only like 2 hours at most and so it’s not a huge time investment. Still, I worry you’ll be bored by it. Even so, if you do end up playing it I’ll be very interested in your impressions. I quite liked it, for what it was, but I was a little put off by the abstract nature of the storytelling. Only after some pondering and discussion did the game make some sense. But I sometimes like those types of ponderous narratives.
If you have interest in trying out the walking sim genre or games with unconventional storytelling, I’d highly recommend What Remains of Edith Finch. It’s probably my favorite in that genre. It’s much more interesting gameplay-wise and with an interesting setting and story to boot.
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