Topic: Games you've recently beat

Recently beat YS IX MONSTRUM NOX.
Now playing a backlog game, Rise of the Tomb Raider 20th anniversary edition.
= YS IX is probably my favorite YS game that i've played, ( I played Origins, Ark of Napishtim, Celceta, YS Seven, and YS VIII). I enjoyed the mystery, the story telling, characters and overall setting. The city isnt as drab and same-y as one would assume and it does open up and each area of the city has its own unique flair to it. Gameplay is always fun and definitely looking forward to YS X; probably five years from now or something.

@Thrillho Where is the Venator Wreckage? I dont think I know where it is. I still have only 70% exploration on zeffo and over 90 for everything else so I'm guessing its there.

@pilot Yeah, it’s on Zeffo. The wreckage itself is pretty hard to miss in the Crash Site location but it’s very easy to miss the entrance when you’re on the way to the second tomb on the planet.

It’s not a vital area but there are plenty of chests, a small storyline, and it’s a pretty cool looking location!

@JohnnyShoulder
Can you remember what that vid was called?, I may have to check it myself.
@colonelkilgore
My favourite moment was as I was reaching the end of the ashtray maze with that pounding metal track I thought to myself "that was pretty awesome", a few seconds later as I got to the end Jesse exclaims "that was awesome" - so yeah, fair to say I connected with her on that.

@Sorteddan the ashtray maze was a stand out moment... I enjoyed pretty much everything though. The action at the end was pretty cool too.

@Sorteddan @colonelkilgore Ah yes, the Ashtray Maze! Definitely a highlight! One of those rare moments in video games when the visuals, audio and gameplay all combine together to make an almost perfect scene.

Here is the video. Spoilers for anyone that has not completed the game.

I finally finished and got the platinum for Astro’s Playroom over the weekend.

Such a brilliantly crafted game that shows off the new controller brilliantly. There are so many clever ideas in there that never outstay their welcome. The collectibles are fun to find and the activity card mechanic works really well to help you find any missing ones. The ability to zip between levels so quickly is amazing too.

Each level has brilliant charm to it and cleverly plays to the part of the PS5 it represents. And it’s great fun to recognise the games the bots are playing out.

It’s one of those games that will definitely put a smile on your face and I was grinning from ear to ear when the Demo 1 T-Rex appeared as a boss at the end.

@RogerRoger Your lack of Playstation knowledge disappoints me. Please hand in your avatar and username to sammy on the way out.

The completed artwork from all of the puzzle pieces is great too. The game gets the level of soppy nostalgia just right for someone like me.

@RogerRoger I wouldn’t make anyone get an Xbox 😱 #sonybro

I’m just disappointed in myself at how many of the bots tableaus I didn’t recognise. I did like how even the trophy names were references too though!

Just finished off the story of Assassins Creed: Unity with 100% sync, just the remaining 39% of trophies to pop now. Bit of a collect-a-thon and some co-op to co-ordinate so could take some serious hours before the plat.

I just beat Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. A premium piece of DLC wherein gorgeous vistas abound, plentiful and splendid, pleasing to the eye. Chloe and Nadine were great characters throughout the game, as well as another character who shows up at a certain point in the game, whose identity I won't reveal for fear of spoiling it for someone who hasn't got to that point yet.

@TheBrandedSwordsman nice, I’m still to play U4 and U: LL but all this talk of it lately has certainly wetted my appetite for both of them. What you playing next?

@TheBrandedSwordsman Awesome! Glad you liked it. I figured you would.
Do you like it better than UC4? How do you like the more openness of the gameplay?

@Th3solution I think it was almost as good as UC4, the more open gameplay was good, but not really significant enough to be incredibly noticeable throughout the game. How did you find it?

@colonelkilgore No idea, I was going to play U1 and U3 but I don't want too much of the same thing, I might give Call of Cthulhu or Virginia go for a more relaxing change of pace. You? What's next on the list?

@TheBrandedSwordsman I felt the same. I place UC4 slightly above it, but I really to revisit both games again at some point. I have fond memories of both

@TheBrandedSwordsman yeah that’s how I do it too, it’s not worth ruining something you’d really enjoy by oversaturation. I’m just mopping up the solo stuff (collectibles) on AC: Unity and fitting in some Remnant from the Ashes when my mate and I can find a time we’re both free.

I’m gonna concentrate on my PS3 backlog next week so I’m hoping to clear God of War: Ghost of Sparta, God of War 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 and Metal Gear Solid... and hopefully the co-op on AC: Unity.

@Th3solution Hey where are you with your Persona 5 playthrough? Made any progress?

@TraCuz- I’m embarrassed to say that no, I haven’t progressed this week. Too much distraction by my PS5 and Hitman. 😄
Maybe I’ll get it done this weekend. I’ll tag you if I do. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts though!

@Kidfried Uncharted are a series (well I’ve only played 1, 2 & 3 so far) that I never feel like playing but when I do start one I always quite enjoy it. Considering the high esteem Naughty Dog are held in, they don’t really appeal to my specific gaming tastes. That said, they can sure create compelling characters and narratives... but I just find the actual gameplay of their output (& I’m yet to play U4, U:LL & TLoU2) to be fairly run-of-the-mill.