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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 609

old_gamer74

Just about to finish Still Wakes The Deep. That was a lot of fun. Was thinking about getting the sequel Sirens Rest but saw that wasn't as good. Has anyone played it?

Started Indika. Very weird. Will give it another hour or 2 before I pass judgement.

Determined to complete a Griftlands run.

And will do some Moving Out 2 with my daughter after we get Santa photos done. In November 🤦‍♂️

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608

old_gamer74

Completed "Thank Goodness You Are Here" - gameplay may be simple but how madly brilliant and funny. Loved it!.

My daughter has been obsessed with Goat Simulator 3 and we just have the Farmer Boss fight to go.

I also picked up Griftlands on sale. Pretty cool roguelike / deckbuilder that makes much better use of the story component compared with a Slay the Spire or Monster Train but still trying to get my head around the Negotiate mechanics and card deck

Re: Talking Point: The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced: Who Are Your Winners?

old_gamer74

I know that Clair Obscur is going to clean up but that Split Fiction is not on the shortlist for GoTY staggers me. For me it covers so many bases in what makes gaming great from storytelling to graphics to sounds BUT most importantly a game that absolutely anyone can pick up and play regardless of age, gender, gaming ability and a game that rewards playing together. It is a game that will stick with me and my daughter for years to come; not just the game but the experience that we had as a team.

More co-op games like this please. Astrobot co-op would be amazing!!

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 607

old_gamer74

I will finish Stray, which has been super enjoyable.

Another chapter of As Dusk Falls - i quite like the graphic novel style tho swiping the QTE doesn't always seem to work. Probably user error!

Will try to get back into Silent Hill 2. But I think I have worked out finally I don't really like 3rd person horror. Much prefer FPS as with RE Village and so pleased that is the option for Requiem

My daughter will want some game time so will probably do a few Overcooked levels.

Have added Where Winds Meet to catalogue but sceptical and will probably wait till new year to have a look

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 605

old_gamer74

All over BALLXPIT. Another fantastic "just one more run" game. Join the likes of Balatro, Inscryption, Monster Train and Slay The Spire in sucking my time - in a good way! Proof that you don't need fancy graphics and huge budgets. Plus another $20 (ish) (in Australia) game which, with budgets tight, is another huge plus. Great value.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 603

old_gamer74

cycled back to some early "classics" i haven't got round to. Resident Evil Village which I have to say i prefer to RE4 as I like the FPS view. Glad Requiem will have both options. Plus Returnal. I really like it but as I am a terrible gamer I am struggling with the difficulty level somewhat, so will have to see how fun i find it after the 100th time dying!

Re: Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (September 2025)

old_gamer74

completed Lego Voyagers last night with my daughter. we had a blast. they could have definitely taken the concept further and sometimes the controls are a little fiddly but it looks gorgeous, has some really creative ideas - especially in the 2nd half - and never overstays its welcome.

Re: Ghost of Yotei (PS5) - The Greatest Sucker Punch Game Ever

old_gamer74

i really wanted to love the original more than i did but after about 10 hours i just gave up. Partly the combat, partly the open world where developers pretend you are getting value but it is a lot of the same dressed up. I would much rather have a 14 hour game full of ideas than an 80 hour slog.

The only open world I have truly loved has been RDR2. And I am still playing that.

This looks great but I know straight off the bat I wouldn't get much further than 10 hours again

Re: Baby Steps (PS5) - A Rewarding, Surrealist Odyssey for Those Willing to Fail

old_gamer74

@kyleforrester87 surely they have?? Who on earth compares Silent Hill F with Baby Steps??

In the surreal games world Baby Steps in the eyes of Push Square is Very Good and for those into this style of game they are definitely recommending

In the survival games world SHF is good. But just don't expect it to be the next RE. Plus for those that just bought the remake SH maybe expectations should be tempered

I have zero problem in determining whether I think a game is for me from their reviews. And am yet to disagree on one i have purchased/downloaded

Maybe Push Square (if they don't already) should have a league table of reviews by genre?

Addendum: as an example a JPRG has to have a minimum 9/10 for me to consider as they are not my cup of tea. But a couch co-op can be a 6 or 7 as i know that is "good enough" for me to have fun with my daughter. It is not about whether the 9/10 is better or worse than the 6/10.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 599

old_gamer74

planning on finishing Lego Voyagers with my daugther. It is no Split Fiction but we have had a ball together through the relatively short 5 hour run time. Mostly at 5 hours because we have buggered around building for no real reason!! It definitely has scope to grow so hopefully they look at creating some add-ons. I am also at 80% in the main quest of Indiana Jones but have been getting distracted by Fieldwork / Side Quests. The clunkiness still remains but so does the fun factor.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 598

old_gamer74

I am still one of the 7 people who subscribe to Premium so started playing the trial of Indiana Jones. Got so caught up in the adventure that when the 2hrs were up I immediately purchased. The fighting is clunky, the stealth a bit rudimentary with dumb AI but they have nailed the spirit and essence of Indy perfectly. Great fun 😁

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 591

old_gamer74

Close to finishing both Inscryption and Dave the Diver. Both incredibly addictive Indies.

Talking of Indies Balatro will get an outing as usual

I am actually very new to rogue like card builders.

If I like the above will I like Monster Train and/or Slay the Spire? Any chance they will hit PS Plus??

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