Battlebit: Remastered.
Even when the game is occasionally “Spawn, Die, Revive, Die” it is surprisingly fun.
And the thing is, everyone playing it is surprised on how fun it is. The voice-chat often is full of “how is this game this fun!?!”
Large to small maps, varieties of weapons and gadgets, vehicles and destructible buildings.
I’ve been having a ton of fun playing it.
GBA Advance Wars... I missed it first time round, so I'm playing it through on my Miyoo Mini Plus. Absolutely perfect handheld game, ideal to grab for a quick half hour mission.
Stardew Valley Expanded. A simple life with a bit of magic.
I'd like a simple life with easy questions and obvious answers.
I'd also like socializing to be that easy.
I’ve been going through a nasty divorce, so my tastes have gotten weird with my emotions. And I’ve been using my laptop hooked to my new 4K tv as a console, and it’s been great for a 2019 thinkpad x1 carbon.
I started replaying Life is Strange because I craved some emotion. It’s one of my favorite games and I haven’t played it since 2017, so it feels fresh.
And then I picked up the two Lego Harry Potter games on steam because I craved something innocent and fun. It’s actually a lot better than I expected.
And I’ve been playing left for dead, the original. There is a surprising amount of people playing this, and I had no problems finding people to play with. But they probably think I’m an idiot because I’m always too stoned to be playing lol.
Factorio.
Utterly, unhealthily obsessed, and no end in sight.
It's good for me because the focus is building, with some defensive combat on the side; I've tried Mindustry to try to get the same time sink on my phone, and I've learned that I don't like tower-defense style games; but civilization building (-like) is addictive.
Excellent game, runs like a dream on Linix. Lots of fun.
Is there anyone who's tried Factorio who doesn't like it? I haven't come across a Factorio rant yet.
Sniper Elite 5. That series is like my sneaky sniper comfort food. I also just got a sonos arc soundbar and subwoofer and tried it out for the first time with the game. In the sonos app, they are now under the media group named, "Boom!Headshot". lol
Finished bioshock 2 days ago after having it on my backlog for years and years. Was really fun, some aspects do show their age, like the "horror" sequences, which are more funny than scary nowadays, but in general it holds up pretty well imo. It’s really interesting to see how a libertarian dystopia and ayn rand on crack could look like.
Playing bioshock 2 now, while it’s of course still fun, I’m a bit underwhelmed because it’s literally the same game but they made Adam more annoying to get by having to fight off waves of splicers. Looking forward to bioshock infinite.
Been playing FF16. Really been enjoying it! It's really just a movie or TV series with sporadic combat. But I really enjoy storyline in games more than gameplay most times. I like that they added items to make the combat stupid easy for someone like me that has never been good at doing combo moves. I feel like it might be a bit too easy at times, but still fun. I swore to never buy another FF game after 13, but I'm glad they released a demo so I could see how fun the game would be.
Just started Remnant 2, very excited to get deeper into the game!
Hardcore mode subnatica, and I absolutely love it.
Don't normally enjoy survival games, but am a big fan of permadeath games.
The environment, the crafting system, the edge of your seat tension knowing one small mistake is going to kill you, makes it a very engaging game.
Tried the second one and really didn't enjoy it, but the original is a masterpiece.
I recently got Techtonica, or if you prefer "Underground Satisfactory". One interesting difference is your research for new technologies creates a bulky waste product that you have to find room for...
Still very much going on Tears of the Kingdom. My kids love watching me play so I'm not in any real rush to be done with it.
Plus the looks I get at t ball games when my kids are dancing around chanting about the blood moon rising are priceless.
Asphalt 9, I both love and hate it. It's super fun and reminiscent of some older arcade racers, but holy fuck the monetization is trash. You can tell it's a mobile game when I can't progress anymore because my car has a 4 hour timer on it before it can be used again and the alternatives are in loot boxes.
I just figured it'd be something interesting to grind for achievements so I don't mind that much but I can't imagine being a hardcore player of the game.
Finished FF16 recently, a great experience, but somewhat disappointed that there aren't superbosses in the base game Now going through Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, and the influence from PLvsPW cannot be underestimated
Modded Skyrim AE - Mostly just some visual and animation mods with Odin and Vorkii, Serana Dialogue, and other qol stuff.
It's a game we've all played a million times, but the sheer number of mods makes every replay just different enough.
Also mixing in modded Sims 4 and Diablo 2 Remastered.
Let my PC gamepass lapse since getting a Steam Deck and the only game I really missed was Battletech. Picked it up in the Steam sale and finally started a new campaign today.
Never got more than a few hours in before but this is exactly what I want right now. It just feels so enormous and grand and does an excellent job of making me feel like a speck in the galaxy.
Currently playing: -Rocket League (after a controller Hiatus) -TFT -Dave the Diver
Started but lacking the will to boot up recently: -Diablo 4
Lately I've been liking less involved games as it allows me to watch videos while playing and talking to friends. Diablo 4 has been a bit of a point, as I love the old Diablo games and series but having trouble really getting into the live service version. It's a solid game but just feels different overall. Took me extra time to beat the main story because I just kept putting it down. Dave the diver is worth the money. Great game so far and works in small plays.
Just started Death's Door and I'm sucked in.
Splatoon 3. The only shooters I like are unconventional and hyper-unrealistic. It is certainly that.
Jagged Alliance 3 and it rocks!
I’m also playing Yakuza 0! At times I question if I’m even enjoying myself but then 10 minutes later inevitably there’s some awesome story bit that hooks me right back in. Also I legitimately laugh out loud during some sequences which is getting more and more rare as I get older. It’s a very good game ☺️.
Skyrim together reborn with my friends it's been really fun actually. It does lag and have some really hilarious glitches but I like that I can play the original Skyrim with others it felt like it was missing that.
Until Baldur's Gate 3 comes out I tried some Solasta, but got so bored of the story that I reinstalled Neverwinter Nights and am playing through the first expansion.
Just started Humanity on Saturday and I've been having a blast!! I also played and streamed It Takes Two for the first time with my wife yesterday and have been enjoying it.
Finished up Marvel Midnight Subs recently (few weeks ago). Solid game over all. Would recommend when it's on sale.
Right now, Baldur's Gate 3 (EA). I normally wouldn't pick up an EA game, but I saw it had a set release date like a month ahead and really all I had was a (paid) demo. Figured with Steam, I have 2 hours to find out. I've played it daily 😆. I'll be honestly surprised if this doesn't get GotW. So long as it's a solid launch and the story doesn't drop in quality after Act 1, I really think it could win.
Pillars of Eternity 2. I'm not all that far in, but I've been loving it so far. The characters and story feel really well crafted, and there's just a ton of variability in how you can construct your party and progress. Hopefully the quality continues throughout since the first POE felt like it ended abruptly.
Just finished Jedi Survivor... tried to go back and finish TOTK after playing Survivor quite heavily and it was horrid. Having a crappy little 'HUP!' jump sucks when you've gotten used to double jumping, jump dashing, wall parqour-ing... and the swordplay felt a bit stilted too after intense lightsaber action!
Now I need a new game to play, shit.
Just finished planet of Lana. It was a nice very short game and felt more like an arthouse movie than a game. But sound design and art make this game great
Remnant 2 early access. Been waiting impatiently for this game ever since I found out it was going to be a thing. I’ll probably be playing it for quite awhile cuz I’m absolutely loving it.
Was playing Homebody, I really want to like it but I suck at some of the puzzles and there is this retro game within that really started to piss me off.
I have just started dark souls III and I'm loving it. I have played ds1 and elden ring and was waiting for a sale for dsIII and just picked it.
I have made a Deprived because I like the extra challenge in these games
I've started playing Elden Ring without really knowing what I was getting myself into..... It's been a experience to say the least. I don't think I've ever struggled with a game so much xD
I am playing Sifu on my Steam Deck. It's a Kung-fu fighting game with linear story and levels, perfect for mindless half hour or so after work and life. So far the game has been great, with satisfying combat that I'm trying to master.
