What are you playing this weekend? 2023-08-05
What are you playing this weekend? 2023-08-05
Hello Everyone,
I keep saying I only play one game at a time, but I keep starting multiple games. Generally, my rule is one big game, with one smaller game, to keep things fresh. Recently started playing a bit of multiplayer, so added one multiplayer game too. Going to keep it like this now.
- Still playing New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Playing it slowly, reached the Water world (don't remember the name), chose it over the snow one, will play that after clearing water one.
- Resumed my play-through of Dragon Quest XI, I have assembled the full party, and am about 25 or so hours in. Going to play this regularly now, as my primary game.
- Resumed Monster Hunter: World. Took a break of couple of weeks, now catching up to my friends, will most probably just play it as MP game, with some session here and there to grind / farm some specific gear or something.
Other than these, some smaller, side games:
- minit, I finished the game. It's a small, adventure game in black and white, where each run is exactly 1 minute long. Any puzzle you solve or item you obtain remain like that, but you die after 60 seconds, and respawn at your home (or one of the other specified location, if you reach them). You can finish the game in 3-4 hours. I just tried it on a whim, but really enjoyed it. If you don't mind the graphics and such games, you should definitely try it.
- barato: I was somewhat interested in Vampire Survivors coming to Switch this month, but when I posted about barato, people praised it, and I noticed the "Overwhelmingly Positive" on steam, which intrigued me. Then some more comments on the launch trailer I posted yesterday... long story short, I got the game. And it's very addicting. Though, embarrassingly I still haven't been able to complete a full run. I would be feeling very OP, and the my overconfidence would get me killed. This is going to be, "in-bed-before-sleep" game.
See, just one game at a time!
So, what have you all been playing?
I grabbed the entire PIKMIN series on Switch and will start playing them this weekend. I’m very excited, I’ve never played any of them!
Pikmin 4 has been great. You’re in for a treat! This is such a great series.
Im excited to get to it !! My boyfriend’s playing it but I don’t want spoilers haha
Mario Kart 8 with one of the kids on Switch
I recently started to play A Link between worlds, it is my first time playing a Zelda game and I like it.
A Link Between Worlds... I don't think I have played that one. It's not available on Switch, right? I played A Link to the Past, and read about Link Between Worlds, but haven't played it yet.
From what I have heard, it's a pretty good game. This and A Link to the Past, are considered some of the best 2D Zelda games. So, a good one to start with.
How are you enjoying it?
I think that it is available only on all 3DS editions.
I like how it allows you to choose in wich order you want to play dungeons. Wall merging mechanic is great, it creates some good puzzles. It is fast paced so it was able to show me what the series is all about very quickly and now I want to play other games in the series.
Oh, that's a good first Zelda! Enjoy the adventure and welcome to Hyrule!
Currently playing 2 games right now. Absolutely loving them both.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Easily one of the best games I’ve ever played. I’ve avoided finishing the story to draw out the thematic end to the game (I know you can keep playing afterwards but I want the story ending to be my ending, it’s like saving your last bite of food to be something particular). Currently exploring, I absolutely love exploring in this game. I can’t get enough, even after hundreds of hours in BotW, I’m never gonna be sick of exploring this hyrule map. There are STILL surprises everywhere that makes it feel so very new.
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Bayonetta 3 This shit goes so hard. I mean what the fuck. I never played 1 and 2 but the amount of creative freedom in each fight, combined with the challenge, the style oozing out of the seams of the game. The core gameplay is so tight and excellent BUT THEN YOU GOT FUCKIN KAIJU BATTLES OVER TOKYO AND THEN SUDDENTLY ITS A 2D STEALTH GAME, AND THEN IT’S A CEL SHADED PUZZLE GAME. AND THEN YOU’RE A FUCKING CHOO CHOO TRAIN. I can’t get enough.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Easily one of the best games I’ve ever played.
Completely agreed, it's a wonderful game.
As for Bayonetta, I have only played the first one, and I have heard 2nd one (and then 3rd) improves on every single aspect of it. So going to play it sometime soon.
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I haven't turned on my Switch during the work week, so I guess I'll keep playing Pikmin 4 and Double Dragon this weekend. I wish I had more time to play Nintendo and read 😅
I wish I had more time to play Nintendo and read 😅 sigh
I am still waiting on your review of Double Dragon. Do share it here, once you have played it some more.
I will! 👍
Still getting all the stars in Mario Kart :'D
You need some real skill for that. I don't even have all the stars in 100CC. Which ones do you have remaining?
Been flipping between Tears if the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 at the moment. I’ve beaten the main story in Zelda and just finding plenty of side quests to do and exploring the rest of the map. And slowly getting near the end of Pikmin. I’ve got 5 areas 100% and chipping away at the others. Then there also our weekly Smash evening on Saturday with some fellow players.
Totk and Pikmin 4, a great combination. How are you liking Pikmin 4?
Smash evenings sounds really fun. I don't know enough Nintendo people in real life, but I should get the ones I know to start that. Smash and Mario Kart 8 tournaments, both sound lovely.
Oracle of Ages. I never had the chance to play it before, since I didn’t have a Game Boy, but when it was announced for the Switch Online, the history and the connection between the games grabbed my attention.
I've still got some things to finish off in pikmin 4, so I'll be playing that. And also spending some time playing story of seasons wonderful life
Both relaxing games, nice. Great, for nice, relaxing summer days (or for winding down after a tough day, whatever suits you 😀 )
started Advance Wars 2 yesterday now that i’m done with ToTK (for now at least).
i really enjoy how pick up and play the advance wars games are, perfect for handheld mode
- Advance Wars really lived up to the hype. I'm on the fence about whether to pick up Advance Wars II, since I haven't 100% the first one yet.
Edit: To clear up any confusion - yes, I'm a time traveler playing Advance Wars on my DS. I am aware of the remake with both games for Switch. I'm still deciding, but I've heard good things.
Edit saved me having some questions lol
I’m enjoying 2 early on, it’s more of the same so far but i’m hoping they’ll mix up the formula a bit later on
Oracle of Ages! I finished TotK a few weeks ago and was feeling really nostalgic, and Nintendo just released the Oracle games on Switch Online, so I figured let's go!
Zelda has come a long way since I was a kid.
Yeah, I have been thinking of trying those too. Those or Ocarina of Time, not sure which one to try first.
Oregon trail ya'll. It's dope.
I played the original one a long time ago. What of the main things that I remember about it, was that it's totally brutal.
This one is same like that?
Fire Emblem Engage. I have started playing a few months ago but then dropped it when TotK came out so now I am back at it. I am nearing its completion, so if I am done fast enough I might play splatoon 3 and prep for the next splatfest.
Back from vacations? 😀
I have Fire Emblem: Three Houses on the pause, but want to play DQ XI first.
Did you complete your play-through Ocarina of Time? Notice any issues? Or is the game good to play?
Yep. Didn't go away for long but it was really fun.
I've completed 2 out of 4 campaigns and the DLC on Three House. I'd like to get the rest done eventually but not enough time 😄
I've put Ocarina on a pause for now, since I wanted to finish Engage that I had also put on bause, but I plan to get back to it soon enough.
Been playing through Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes, and I’ve gotta say, im impressed with the presentation of the game, it really makes me want to replay three houses again!
I wasn't a mousou fan, but Age of Calamity made me love the genre. A very well made game. If Fire Emblem Warriors is anything near that, I would love to play that (once I have finished FE: Three houses, that is)
It’s pretty good, and it’s sorta similar to AoC, with a similar map that’s been split into separate chapters, so it’s a lot less overwhelming imo.
Somehow still on Trails into Reverie, LMAO.
I was planning on tackling the final dungeon during this week, but instead I ended up going go crazy with optional stuff and doing everything that was available in the Reverie Corridor.
- Went as far into the dungeon as the game allows (midpoint of Stratum 4)
- Tracked and scanned all missing enemies in Stratum 1-4
- Completed all Daydreams
- Completed all Minigames (including all Vantage Masters and Pom opponents, and even that stupid "beach date" minigame)
Doing that alongside doing the remaining events in Crossbell took me most of the week.
I left a save yesterday right in front of the exclamation point that triggers the continuation of the main storyline, so I'll resume this today and hopefully be done with the main story before the end of the weekend. I heard there's plenty of post-game content but I'm unsure if I'll play that right now as well or if I'll take a break.
Oh, and the VNs I mentioned last week did indeed arrive - this is the second half of "Grisaia Phantom Trigger" and also "Little Busters", both games are japanese version but include english text, and I've already decided to start Grisaia after I'm done with Reveri.
Heh, don't worry about it. With the games I am currently playing, I am expecting to keep posting these same one for next 5-6 weeks at least. Maybe for a lot longer for DQ XI and MH:W. And it just means you are enjoying the games, so that's always good.
I still haven't gotten to any of the VNs you recommended last time (and with my backlog it will be a while before I get to any of those, also when I get that VN itch, I want to play through the Phoenix Wright trilogy first). But I am going to ping you once I do play them.
Looking forward to hear about the VNs next week! 😀
I'm more surprised than anything - I'm not one that usually tries to 100% JRPGs, but for some reason I could not stop going crazy trying to do all the optional content in this one.
Anyway, quick update: Did the final dungeon yesterday, saved right in front of the boss room because it was a getting late and I know it's going to be a long battle with a ton of cutscenes.
Also, to my surprise, I actually managed to get every single treasure chest in this one! And I'm pretty sure I'll be getting all profiles as well, the ones missing will likely unlock with the final scenes. Not something you usually do in Trails games without using a guide.
I started and finished Metroid Dread last week. It was such a joy. Definitely my favorite in the series now (previous favorite was Metroid Fusion). I’m going to revisit Metroid Fusion and then I’ll probably replay Dread on Hard.
Finished Dragon Quest V on the DS last night. I’m glad I pushed through because the late game was actually pretty fun. So cheeky having a character named Dr. Agon. Definitely made me laugh.
lol at Dr. Agon.
I have only played Metroid, Super Metroid and now Metroid Dread. Love Dread, the game is amazing. Fusion is on NSO right? Going to give it a try some day.
How are the older Dragon Quest games? Still fun to play?
I actually finished Metroid Fusion this morning. It's only a 4-6 hour game, so definitely give it a try if you have any interest. I played on a Nintendo DS. It's probably my top GBA game, but Metroid Dread is my new favorite in the Metroid series for sure.
I haven't played any of the newer Dragon Quest games, so I can't really compare them. It was just alright. Kind of grindy and the story wasn't as good as I was hoping for. I don't think I'll be playing through any of the older ones any time soon, but maybe some day.
Just finished TOTK, so I might buy Pikmin 4. I also still need to finish the battle network collection
Ooooh! Battle Network collection! I want to get it, but seems a bit expensive. Will probably get it on a nice sale.
MarioKart came out with new courses and now I'm back to drifting like a mad man while metal music plays in the background
I just got back to MK too, haven't played it since before the booster pack came out. So, just tried them for the first time, really enjoying them.
I am playing Fantasy Life on the 3DS.
And Zelda Tears of the kingdom on the Switch.
How are you liking Fantasy Life? Planning to get the new one coming out on Switch?
TotK is great. How far along are you?
Yes I am waiting for Fantasy Life i on the Switch.
And I must say I am more eager to get it since I started playing the 3DS version. I like it very much.
In contrast to TotK it has a very linear story on the 3DS and I kind of like it.
But I also hope that the Switch game will be more open world.
And in TotK i am running around not to confront Ganondorf yet. Trying to get good armor and weapons and foghting skills first.
I am ~200 hours playing TotK so far.
Finally started Caligula Effect 2 recently. It took me a while to remember what I liked about the first one enough that I bought the sequel, but fighting an enemy three times your level reminded me what made the combat so great. I kinda regret not having put the game on the highest difficulty now, because it definitely shines the most when you're in mortal danger.
Is the game easy? Or you just like difficult combat?