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@Daleaf it’s been a great experience solo, so far. I almost never play online, but it’s been such a great experience. I’ve only ran into one other player that attacked me, everyone else has been good. Even if you don’t use a mic you can just emote and usually people will respect that.

Edit: just saw that you bought it!

I wouldn’t say it’s a bad month but it’s certainly not a month for me.

I’m mostly jumping between Donkey Kong Bonanza and Ghost of Yotei, but I’m seriously considering ARC Raiders even though I’m not big into multiplayer games.

@D6rkLordS6t6n that’s good to know! I’m not really a muster gamer but this game just seems so interesting to me. I’m glad to know it’s mostly positive as a solo experience for you.

This game sounds so great and I want to try it, but I know I’ll end up frustrated. I’m really not much of a multiplayer gamer, so I know this isn’t for me, but I’m so tempted.

I’d prefer Sony drop it, of course, but it isn’t that big of a deal to me.

@HRdepartment I didn’t bother getting Gears since I’ve played the hell out of it already. It’s great these games are coming for fans that have stuck with just PlayStation for all these years, but for multi console players it’s more for the novelty than anything else. I’m with you, I’d much rather jump into something I haven’t played.

@carlos82 I agree with what you are saying, the one counter argument I’d make is that The Library in Halo Combat Evolved is a notoriously bad level and could definitely use a redesign. Does that warrant a full game remake? No, but at least if they’re going to remake the game they are planning to fix that. Thee remakes and remasters are getting out of hand though, Dead Space Remake was a masterpiece and I mostly love what they did with FFVII, but games like TLoU getting 70 different versions in the span of a few years is just ridiculous.

Well played on that caption, Sammy.

As a gamer, of course it makes more sense to throw Halo 1-3 on the system as a bundle all at once, or even better the MCC. As a studio, there’s no chance in hell Microsoft would do that, they would lose out on so much money. They’ll give PS users Halo, hopefully get them hooked and wanting more, so when 2, 3, and so on release you keep coming back. They’re clearly doing the same with Gears of War.

I’m expecting close to, if not a full priced game for Halo Campaign Evolved. First off, Microsoft is greedy and clearly doesn’t care about their consumers given all of the price hikes lately. Also, it is a full remake and will have three new missions.now with that said, I’d hope, given the fact they removed multiplayer from it that they’ll stick closer to the $40-50 range, like Gears of War Reloaded… though I don’t have much faith in Microsoft these days to do consumer friendly things.

@AhmadSumadi beautiful memory and a fitting tribute. Best wishes.

If they had given us one of the MK games with Chess Kombat it would have been a day one but for me. Sadly, they did not.

I’ll add them because I can, but nothing here for me.

Well, there goes my hopes for a great Hi-Fi Rush 2.

I’ll be the one to admit it, I’m playing Pokémon Z-A and having a great time with it. I’ve also been throwing in a few random rounds of Ball X Pit here and there. Lastly, I try to squeeze in some Ghost of Yotei when the kids go to bed, but that’s been easier said than done lately.

@Gunbeld I’m with you, this and T2D are at the very top of my list right now.

@hisownsidekick I’d love a really good in depth story too but it’s always on the back burner with this series. That’s fine though, I don’t expect Nier Automata from NG. Fair point on the dismemberment but I do feel like turning into a human blender is more aggressive than simply cutting off a limb, either way, I’m in.

Let’s be honest, no one really plays these for their stories. If I can over aggressively dismember people I’m in.

This is one of the few exceptions to roguelites that I’m planning on picking up. As burnt out as I am on the genre, I’ve been really interested in this game for a while.

I finally decided to grab a Switch 2 with Donkey Kong Bonanza, so I’ll be playing that. It’s the most genuine fun I’ve had with a game in quite a while, no crazy story beats (so far), no over complicated mechanics or controls, no over saturated bloat, it’s just a simple, fun game that respects my time.

Hmmm do I play Cod, a game owned by a company that couldn’t care less about its fans and has screwed them over left and right this gen, or do I play Battlefield, a game that’s going to be owned by a foreign country who’s does heinous acts? I’ll pass on both, thanks.

@skkidssse my coworker wasn’t thrilled about playing as a woman either, but that’s because he was upset that he wasn’t playing as Jin again. I was actually intrigued by the fact that it wasn’t a direct sequel.
I agree, the exploration is great in this game. I love open world games that don’t distract me too much, but also don’t make me feel like I’m missing out if I don’t thoroughly explore enough. It’s a tough balance but they nailed it. The combat is absolutely phenomenal in this one.

I caved and bought Ghost of Yōtei, I’m absolutely loving it, so far. While it’s “more Ghost of Tsushima,” I feel like it’s a step forward in every way, from what I’ve played.

That is so bad ass

This is currently my most anticipated game, i really wish they’d release the digital and do physical when they can.

That is the most Hideo Kojima title I could have read.

I knew it was very likely going to be (it may have already been announced as one), but I was really hoping this wasn’t going to be a Roguelite. I get so bored and burnt out with that genre.

This looks so sick! Omega Red, baby!

@Skitzo245 thanks for the post! Like you, I’m almost exclusively a solo player, even the few MMOs I dabble in I play solo. There’s just something about this game that looks so fun.

I’m not a multiplayer gamer, but I’m so intrigued by this game.

I just started Act 2 on Silksong and am very much addicted to Borderlands 4.

I believe I’m nearing the end of Act 1 in Silksong, loving every second of it.

@Logonogo you’re welcome. If you decide to get it I hope you enjoy it, I’m absolutely loving it, and I’m someone who didn’t quite understand the hype of the original (admittedly, this game has me wanting to go back and try it again though).

@Logonogo it can be kind of up and down. There are some enemies and bosses that hit for two health that’ll while the floor with you, but for the most part enemies hit for one. Most of the enemies aren’t too bad as long as you study their patterns. Plus, the more abilities you unlock the easier it can get.

I play the vast majority of games on normal and I haven’t found it too difficult, but on the other hand, my best friend plays a lot of games on hard and he was saying it was really tough. The platforming can be difficult but I haven’t encountered anything I thought was unfair, that’s with me being about twelve hours in, so far. I hope that helps!

I’ve played a few hours of it on Steam Deck, I really enjoyed it, but wasn’t in the mood for that kind of game. I will need to revisit it soon.

@NathanKang this is the correct answer

I’m absolutely loving Hell Is Us

I beat Shinobi Art of Vengeance yesterday. I still have a few levels to clean up to get 100% on them, but that won’t take long. Since I’m wrapping up Shinobi on Steam Deck, I caved and bought Silksong, so I’ll dabble in that some as well. I’ve also been really enjoying Hell Is Us quite a bit as my main game.

Shinobi is my second favorite game this year after Expedition 33, it’s such fantastic game.

It’s a good game, but it’s extremely overrated.

Glad I’m far more excited for Hell Is Us!

I might grab this for my son when a sale hits, seems like one he’d enjoy.

I did early access for Shinobi Art of Vengeance, so I’m decently far in that. I’m currently backtracking trying to 100% as many of the levels as I can so far. I absolutely love this game.

I started Bat Boy on Steam Deck and played some of the new levels in Astro Bot. I’m in waiting mode right now, Shinobi comes out in a few days and Hell Is Us comes out soon, so I don’t want to really jump into anything right now.

@KoopaTheGamer I’ll agree that Hollow Knight’s combat beats out Ori’s, but I don’t think it competes in its platforming. I also enjoyed the story, world, and style of Ori more.
There certainly are games that did it better and games that did it far worse than either series. Don’t get me wrong, I think Silksong will be a good, even great, game, I just don’t have the love for the first one others do.

Don’t get me wrong, the first game was a good, but I think it might be one of the most overrated games I’ve ever played. I enjoyed it, but everyone acts like it’s this masterpiece of a Metroidvania, I’d take the Ori games over this any day.

I’m down for this

Sad to say, the only thing here for me is the Sekiro anime.

Onimusha is going to be a day one purchase for me, but I’m on media blackout on that one.

Looks like I’ll have to get Crunchyroll for a bit

@AverageGamer glad to hear it’s sitting so high on Metacritic. I completely agree about Elizabeth, she was such a well written and memorable character. Infinite may have lost the horror feel but Columbia was such a fantastic setting, just like Rapture it felt alive and like a character itself. On top of all of that, the Burial at Sea DLC is my favorite DLC of all time, I adored how it tied it all together.

Apparently, I’m in the minority here, I loved Infinite, so this is good news, to me.