What games besides GZ do you like playing?

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I found with many games in the early hours of playing that it’s often too much to remember how it all works, and it feels like I am not gonna enjoy this game. But when I stick with it most of the time when I look back I really enjoyed it. It takes time to learn all the new mechanics.

With the Witcher 3 I also never felt it, and stopped playing and Red Dead Redemption I might still try. However, I have other games that I’d rather spend money on first, like DL the beast, or the new Metal gear solid _ snake eater, especially because most new AAA game prices are between €70 and €80. So I also do try to wait for sales.

I still need to finish up AC Shadows (185 hours).

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I know what you mean.
There are some games I started with, but somehow every time I start the consoles, and that’s mostly late in the evening, I first think if it’s worth starting a specific game because it takes so much time.

The Horizon games are an example for that, Jedi survivor is such a game (Jedi fallen Order was quite linear, I even got platinum), the spiderman games and far cry 6, too. And there are some others.

I’m about to preorder Battlefield 6 currently. Idk. I played the Beta on 2 days and it was fun in multiplayer, but I’m especially looking forward for its campaign.

:man_shrugging:

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I was looking for that one too, but i do not like multiplayer games. I was hoping there was a solo campaign for it.

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Yes, there will be a solo campaign in bf6, but Idk its length.

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Hello junior :slightly_smiling_face: Nice to have some kids around here :raised_hands:

Just ran through my full Xbox library, and here are the games (some of them a bit old) that I enjoyed and played to the end:

Gears of war 1-4: came with the console and casual fun to play.

Firewatch: kind of a weird, but kind of catching, story. Some kind of psychological drama with some exploration.

Hogwarts legacy: great game!

Kings quest: played with my niece, childish and fun.

Recore: okay for a while but eventually it became boring.

Tony Hawks pro skater 1-2: being an incarnated skater in my teens, this was a must. Great fun but I never got good at it. Cool soundtrack!

What remains of Edith Finch: story driven must play. A really great and quiet game. One of my favorites.

And here are some games (bought on sale) that quickly bored me out:

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Just didn’t work for me. Tried to play it with my niece, but she got bored too.

OceanHorn: for my niece too but same story.

Star Wars Jedi: fallen order: beautiful, by didn’t catch me.

TheHunter: beautiful but perhaps too slow.

Then a number of arcade, board, and card games that I play occasionally at leisure.

Inside is sitting there waiting for me. Did the first hour, but never played on. Apparently it is one of the most appraised games on Xbox, so one day …

Now I’m waiting on HalfLife 3 and would love a new installment of Portal :slightly_smiling_face:

Edit: Oh, I forgot Halo … total rubbish :joy:

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I can recommend RDR2. It’s open world, slow and soo much to explore! The story is a little slow to start, if you stick with it through the opening blizzard part it gets really good!

I do the exact same thing! I hardly ever buy a game when it’s first released. I just can’t afford them. I’m a single dad and awful pay! But I’m rich with family and friends! Cheesy I know, but believe me, when the power goes out…they’re always there!

With Stalker, I lover their games, but have never beat a single one. I get started on the story and another game gets my attention more.

Another set of games I’ve really enjoyed and I’m playing 2 of them now, are the Spider-Man games from SONY. I got the 1st Spider-Man game with the special edition PS4 that my wife got me! The unit is red with a white a spider on it and it came with all the DLCs that were later released automatically! The Miles Morales story I had to buy it separately, but its been really good! And I’m also really enjoying Spider-Man 2 … I mean it has VENOM!!! LOL! :rofl: :rofl:

I’m really wanting to get that game, so I’m waiting for a really good deal! I’ve heard its a great game!

I wasn’t sure about that game. I played it and realized that it was with a controller. I like my FPS with a keyboard and mouse. I played for a bit but struggled with the idea of aiming and stuff with the controllers! Needless to say, I SUCK AT HALO!! LOL! But in seeing you say that you played it through twice, maybe I should give it another chance.

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Are you on PC? I played Days Gone on Steam with mouse and keyboard. Also, I couldn’t aim with thumbsticks if my life depended on it! Mouse and keyboard forever! :sweat_smile:

I never claimed I was old, but older than I was before. :wink:

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Yes, I am on PC. And I never could get the hang of controllers. So muis and keyboard for me too.

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Amen! I absolutely hate these console game controllers! (Why don’t we have an “angry” or “annoyed” emoji? Isn’t a bitter, old fart allowed to have feelings?)

And that is a good thing! Keep that up and you’ll have a long life :wink:

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I know you’re on Steam @Gysbert :blush:
I was asking @Vynym :wink:

I know @IanForce controllers are only suited for racing games, and some 3’rd person view games in my opinion. I played a lot on console in the era of PS2, PS3 and Xbox360, which I had all of. After 2013, it’s been PC only. :blush:

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That I am, I’m a Steam player too! I’m glad to know I’m not alone with the thumbstick issue! LOL!

And another one to join the party! LOL! Long live keyboards and mice!!

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That’s right! Us gamers have found the key to that … cheat codes to infinite lives!! :rofl:

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:smile: Why indeed, use these happy ones instead. :angry: :rage: :imp:

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:joy: But that’s the whole point! I use them when I’m happy, and I’m not at all happy with game controllers.

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Nah, you are definitely not alone with thumbstick issues. I never got the hang of it when it comes to FPS games, at least not for the on foot parts… :man_shrugging:
But for me a gamepad (first xbox 360 and later xbox 1) comes in handy for anything that moves on wheels or in the air (e.g. ArmA, DayZ, DayZ Origins) and also for Elite Dangerous flying my ships or driving the SRV.
What I like best is the convenience because a gamepad is small and can be easily put aside when Mouse/Keyboard is needed.
Ok, flying is surely best with a proper Joystick/Throttle combo plus some Pedals but that would be an absolute no go for me when it comes to on foot activities, like in the Odyssey part of Elite…

So yes, Mouse and Keyboard it is… :+1:

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Hahahahaha… Haha… Ha… :rofl:

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There are persistent rumors … :face_in_clouds:

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That may be. I don’t know… HL3 must have reached mythical status by now? :sweat_smile:

Funny thing is, HL2 is still a pretty solid game! Hasn’t aged that bad at all. :blush:

I also played the unofficial remastered HL1 called Black Mesa Source (on Steam) a few years ago. Really good stuff! :blush:

Half Life is legendary, though. I have such fond memories of HL 1 and the expansion pack «Opposing Force», from way, way back in the days. I must have played those games a fantazillion times over, back in my youth. :star_struck:

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Yes, and the persistent rumors must ha lasted for well over 25 years now :smile:

I do want to play the Black Mesa remake, but my PCs are for office work. Might get one with more Oomphf soon.

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A good gaming PC makes you feel unstoppable :blush:

I upgraded my PC last year. Ripped all the components out of my old cabinet and replaced them. A fun learning experience, by the way.

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