What Games Are You Playing?

[Cwoolboy]

Currently making my way through Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Having an absolute blast so far. Not a perfect game (combat and stealth mechanics aren't great, "Generals" see through your disguises a little too easily/too quickly), but it's a perfect representation of the Indiana Jones character and films. Definitely feels like you are in one of the classic films. Troy Baker's Indy impression is SPOT-ON (Seriously, so damned impressive). If you pay attention, you can tell this is a Bethesda game as it borrows many of their games mechanics (Open Sandboxes, the way you can level up Indy's attributes). I'm Not even half-way through the game, but I'm certain that this one is a must-buy for any die-hard Indy fan.

 

[Mike S]

Currently making my way through Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Having an absolute blast so far. Not a perfect game (combat and stealth mechanics aren't great, "Generals" see through your disguises a little too easily/too quickly), but it's a perfect representation of the Indiana Jones character and films. Definitely feels like you are in one of the classic films. Troy Baker's Indy impression is SPOT-ON (Seriously, so damned impressive). If you pay attention, you can tell this is a Bethesda game as it borrows many of their games mechanics (Open Sandboxes, the way you can level up Indy's attributes). I'm Not even half-way through the game, but I'm certain that this one is a must-buy for any die-hard Indy fan.

I’m really hoping for a Switch 2 version alongside Doom The Dark Ages. My Steam Deck failed me on these fronts as both of these games require ray tracing and weren’t made to be Deck compatible. Hopefully since the Switch 2 is confirmed to support it they’ll be able to come.

 

[Nick]

Currently making my way through Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Having an absolute blast so far. Not a perfect game (combat and stealth mechanics aren't great, "Generals" see through your disguises a little too easily/too quickly), but it's a perfect representation of the Indiana Jones character and films. Definitely feels like you are in one of the classic films. Troy Baker's Indy impression is SPOT-ON (Seriously, so damned impressive). If you pay attention, you can tell this is a Bethesda game as it borrows many of their games mechanics (Open Sandboxes, the way you can level up Indy's attributes). I'm Not even half-way through the game, but I'm certain that this one is a must-buy for any die-hard Indy fan.

I still have yet to play this game but really want to soon. Although currently after seeing Until Dawn and having never played the game, I’m more on that vibe right now.

 

[Mike S]

Since Alien Isolation is one of those games listed as having some kind of compatibility issue on Switch 2 I’ve decided to go back and finally finish it. I flipped it to easy as I’m only here for the love of the IP and not so much “hardcore survival” as this is the first survival horror game I’ve ever played. It’s still very cool when the Alien is near and the environments are so freaking spot on.

If only there was a dev out there that could give this much love to Predator as well.

 

[Jake S]

Finished Jedi: Survivor today — great game, definitely an improvement on the first. Like seemingly all big games these days, it came out slightly underbaked and some bugs remain unwashed. Still, very enjoyable.

Next up: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

 

[Mike S]

Finished Jedi: Survivor today — great game, definitely an improvement on the first. Like seemingly all big games these days, it came out slightly underbaked and some bugs remain unwashed. Still, very enjoyable.

Next up: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

I’ve got Fallen Order downloaded but not started on my Steam Deck.

 

[MrRoamer]

Split Fiction is a really cool co-op game. Its a nice change to have something that isn't super serious for the genre too. No Way Out and It Takes Two were pretty cool but a little heavy

 

[deadbydawn]

Anyone played Star Wars Outlaws? I just picked it up and am having a great time. I think it really nailed the feel of being in the Star Wars universe.

The hype around Battlefront II has been awesome to see as well. I was a day one player and have way too many hours invested in that game. It's been really fun to go back and play and I'm glad people are seeing just how good of a game that was (post launch issues).

Since Alien Isolation is one of those games listed as having some kind of compatibility issue on Switch 2 I’ve decided to go back and finally finish it. I flipped it to easy as I’m only here for the love of the IP and not so much “hardcore survival” as this is the first survival horror game I’ve ever played. It’s still very cool when the Alien is near and the environments are so freaking spot on.

If only there was a dev out there that could give this much love to Predator as well.

Alien Insolation was incredible. I didn't get to platinum it, mostly because I'm too scared to go back

 

[Legacy]

Anyone played Star Wars Outlaws? I just picked it up and am having a great time. I think it really nailed the feel of being in the Star Wars universe.

I absolutely loved it.

 

[tielo]

Anyone played Star Wars Outlaws? I just picked it up and am having a great time. I think it really nailed the feel of being in the Star Wars universe.

The hype around Battlefront II has been awesome to see as well. I was a day one player and have way too many hours invested in that game. It's been really fun to go back and play and I'm glad people are seeing just how good of a game that was (post launch issues).

Alien Insolation was incredible. I didn't get to platinum it, mostly because I'm too scared to go back

As with most of Ubisofts games the gameplay loop is a bit repetitive and the card game just didn't do it for me but the game and the story took me back to the original trilogy, it's really good.

 

[deadbydawn]

As with most of Ubisofts games the gameplay loop is a bit repetitive and the card game just didn't do it for me but the game and the story took me back to the original trilogy, it's really good.

I can see that. I have just had a blast doing side missions and sort of being immersed in the world element of it. Considering this is probably the closest we will ever get to 1313, I'll take it.

I have Jedi Survivor on my list too. I loved Fallen Order, so eventually I'll catch up there as well.

 

[Mike S]

I can see that. I have just had a blast doing side missions and sort of being immersed in the world element of it. Considering this is probably the closest we will ever get to 1313, I'll take it.

I have Jedi Survivor on my list too. I loved Fallen Order, so eventually I'll catch up there as well.

I’ve got Fallen Order sitting and waiting on my Steam Deck for about a year now. The only “new” game I’ve played on it is the Castle of Illusion remake that came out all the way back in the 7th gen. Everything else I’ve done is all emulation lol.

 

[deadbydawn]

I’ve got Fallen Order sitting and waiting on my Steam Deck for about a year now. The only “new” game I’ve played on it is the Castle of Illusion remake that came out all the way back in the 7th gen. Everything else I’ve done is all emulation lol.

For whatever reason, despite enjoying the more recent Star Wars games (Battlefront 2015/Battlefront II/Jedi Fallen Order) I kind of just let Survivor and Outlaws slip away. I know the Jedi series is supposed to be a trilogy, so after Outlaws I plan on moving back over to that.

EA announced a new Star Wars game recently too, just in case anyone missed it.

 

[Mike S]

I recently started my first play through of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness in a very long time. It’s hard to believe that in just a few months it will have been 20 years since I bought this game brand new

 

[Mike S]

Finally started Mario Kart World after getting all the voice memories in Breath of the Wild.

The game is fun like Mario Kart always and also freaking GORGEOUS.

Biker Bowser almost makes up for the lack of Dry Bowser. Almost.

I’m going through the Grand Prix in 50cc then I’ll mess around in Free Roam.

Edit: Dino Dino Jungle was also basically reimagined as “Mario Jurassic Park.” I like that

 

[saint.piss]

Finally started Mario Kart World after getting all the voice memories in Breath of the Wild.

The game is fun like Mario Kart always and also freaking GORGEOUS.

Biker Bowser almost makes up for the lack of Dry Bowser. Almost.

I’m going through the Grand Prix in 50cc then I’ll mess around in Free Roam.

Edit: Dino Dino Jungle was also basically reimagined as “Mario Jurassic Park.” I like that

I'm addicted to MKW. It's so fun. The chaos of the races is just insane

 

[Nick]

MKW is fun but compared to MK8 Deluxe, I feel like, aside from each map morphing into the next upon start, it’s a way easier game. For instance, my wife used to dominate MK8X while I now consistently beat her about 50% of the time at least on MKW due to the powers behind nog, imo, op.