The board's server will undergo upgrade maintenance tonight, Nov 5, 2014, beginning approximately around 10 PM ET. Prepare for some possible down time during this process.
FAQ    Search

Board index » Word on the Street » Arts & Entertainment » Video Games




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 95 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Fri March 08, 2019 5:42 pm 
Offline
User avatar
The Master
 Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 3:36 pm
Posts: 25816
Location: Mushroom Kingdom
CopperTom wrote:
tree_ wrote:
mf wrote:
Arthur Morgan can slow down time with his mind and fire off 10 perfectly placed head shots in half a second. Even realistic games stretch the limits of reality to serve a purpose.
This works for me. It's a good way of experiencing the high gun-shootin/slingin skill level of the character. I don't have this skill, but Arthur does and I'm him now.

That logic can be applied to any character in any game ever.


:lol:


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Fri March 08, 2019 5:49 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
CopperTom wrote:
tree_ wrote:
mf wrote:
Arthur Morgan can slow down time with his mind and fire off 10 perfectly placed head shots in half a second. Even realistic games stretch the limits of reality to serve a purpose.
This works for me. It's a good way of experiencing the high gun-shootin/slingin skill level of the character. I don't have this skill, but Arthur does and I'm him now.

That logic can be applied to any character in any game ever.

I didn't say it makes perfect sense and maybe I'm not explaining it well. RDR2 isn't completely realistic, I know, but its level of realism works for me. I find myself completely immersed in the world and invested. Whereas, in Horizon, the way she rolls and jumps, etc. may seem trivial, but it completely kills my suspension of disbelief.

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Fri March 08, 2019 6:00 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
Monkey_Driven wrote:
mf wrote:
Arthur Morgan can slow down time with his mind and fire off 10 perfectly placed head shots in half a second. Even realistic games stretch the limits of reality to serve a purpose.


And can only move at two speeds. An extremely slow walk and a half jog. And can only interact with items that have a button prompt.
But it LOOKS real/awesome. That's what matters to me here.

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Fri March 08, 2019 6:41 pm 
Offline
User avatar
The Master
 Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 3:36 pm
Posts: 25816
Location: Mushroom Kingdom
Horizon and Red Dead are toe to toe to me in terms of graphics and art direction. There are some later areas in Horizon that are just stunning, especially with HDR. The robot design is on another level.


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Fri March 08, 2019 6:56 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
But Alloy moves like Mario. So frustrating.

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Fri March 08, 2019 9:27 pm 
Offline
User avatar
The Master
 Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 3:36 pm
Posts: 25816
Location: Mushroom Kingdom
tree_ wrote:
But Alloy moves like Mario. So frustrating.


Do you find the actual movement frustrating? Is the moment to moment gameplay enjoyable? I would focus on that if possible. Also, how far are you into the game?


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Sat March 09, 2019 3:07 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
Monkey_Driven wrote:
tree_ wrote:
But Alloy moves like Mario. So frustrating.


Do you find the actual movement frustrating? Is the moment to moment gameplay enjoyable? I would focus on that if possible. Also, how far are you into the game?

I thought I clarified this. I'm so turned off by poor visual and mechanical aesthetics that I can't enjoy the gameplay. I got to the point where I just pushed the crate through the floor and left that area. There are many NPCs and side quests beckoning but I have no interest in pursuing any of them.

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Sat March 09, 2019 6:35 pm 
Offline
User avatar
The Master
 Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 3:36 pm
Posts: 25816
Location: Mushroom Kingdom
tree_ wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:
tree_ wrote:
But Alloy moves like Mario. So frustrating.


Do you find the actual movement frustrating? Is the moment to moment gameplay enjoyable? I would focus on that if possible. Also, how far are you into the game?

I thought I clarified this. I'm so turned off by poor visual and mechanical aesthetics that I can't enjoy the gameplay. I got to the point where I just pushed the crate through the floor and left that area. There are many NPCs and side quests beckoning but I have no interest in pursuing any of them.


I would not describe the visuals or mechanical nature of the movement as poor. It is actually quite smooth and works fluidly in combat. You may find it incongruent with the world, but it is not poor by any means.

You compared it to moving like Mario, a series known for its excellent player movement and precision.


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Sat March 09, 2019 6:49 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
Monkey_Driven wrote:
tree_ wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:
tree_ wrote:
But Alloy moves like Mario. So frustrating.


Do you find the actual movement frustrating? Is the moment to moment gameplay enjoyable? I would focus on that if possible. Also, how far are you into the game?

I thought I clarified this. I'm so turned off by poor visual and mechanical aesthetics that I can't enjoy the gameplay. I got to the point where I just pushed the crate through the floor and left that area. There are many NPCs and side quests beckoning but I have no interest in pursuing any of them.


I would not describe the visuals or mechanical nature of the movement as poor. It is actually quite smooth and works fluidly in combat. You may find it incongruent with the world, but it is not poor by any means.

You compared it to moving like Mario, a series known for its excellent player movement and precision.

Incongruent, yes.

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Thu March 14, 2019 2:03 pm 
Offline
User avatar
The Master
 Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 3:36 pm
Posts: 25816
Location: Mushroom Kingdom
Too many games have RPG elements in them now...


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post Random Video Game Thoughts You Have
PostPosted: Thu March 14, 2019 2:35 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
also, too many RPG elements have games in them...

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Tue January 12, 2021 6:15 am 
Offline
User avatar
mXn
 Profile

Joined: Thu January 24, 2013 4:32 am
Posts: 20754
Location: Surrounded by Wokes. Please send help.
Random thought on these huge platform games:

Maybe I’m getting cynical but I find it a tad strange that Nintendo (only console I have for reference personally) puts out these huge games like Odyssey and BotW (expansion pack notwithstanding) in a world of in-game purchases.

They sell you one game for $60 and you can play it a reaaaally long time before you go and shell out $60 for another game. For that reason I would think they make the games smaller/shorter; so you actually finish and buy another game.

_________________
(she/him/theirs)


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Tue January 12, 2021 2:15 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Guys, I am not a moderator! I swear to God! Why does everyone think I'm a moderator?
 Profile

Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 2:48 pm
Posts: 46804
Bammer wrote:
Random thought on these huge platform games:

Maybe I’m getting cynical but I find it a tad strange that Nintendo (only console I have for reference personally) puts out these huge games like Odyssey and BotW (expansion pack notwithstanding) in a world of in-game purchases.

They sell you one game for $60 and you can play it a reaaaally long time before you go and shell out $60 for another game. For that reason I would think they make the games smaller/shorter; so you actually finish and buy another game.

Quit giving them ideas, bammer. I like it how it is.

_________________
Clouuuuds Rolll byyy...BANG BANG BANG BANG


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Tue January 12, 2021 2:22 pm 
Offline
AnalLog
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 12:24 pm
Posts: 1199
Bammer wrote:
Random thought on these huge platform games:

Maybe I’m getting cynical but I find it a tad strange that Nintendo (only console I have for reference personally) puts out these huge games like Odyssey and BotW (expansion pack notwithstanding) in a world of in-game purchases.
I think Nintendo deserves some praise for not monetizing these games after launch. Maybe it has something to with their user base being generally younger than PS/Xbox? However i've never felt compelled to buy in game stuff in any of the big sandbox games out there beyond expansions.

Bammer wrote:
They sell you one game for $60 and you can play it a reaaaally long time before you go and shell out $60 for another game. For that reason I would think they make the games smaller/shorter; so you actually finish and buy another game.
The appeal of these big sandbox games is that if you want to rush through it, you can beat the core game and move on to the next in a reasonable amount of time or you can take your time and immerse yourself in the world and do all the extra exploration/collection stuff. That's what really pads out the play time.


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Wed February 17, 2021 12:53 am 
Offline
User avatar
Rank This Poster
 Profile

Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 4:07 pm
Posts: 3990
There's nothing more annoying in an old school video game than when you have to navigate through a board that has a floor made up almost entirely of spikes


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Fri March 05, 2021 4:01 pm 
Offline
User avatar
I've been POOSSTTIiiEEnngeeaahh
 Profile

Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 1:53 pm
Posts: 10173
Location: in the air tonight
Image

_________________
Please consider voting for me


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Fri March 05, 2021 4:15 pm 
Offline
User avatar
The Master
 Profile

Joined: Tue September 24, 2013 5:56 pm
Posts: 46410
Location: In the oatmeal aisle wearing a Shellac shirt
That’s great argo


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Fri June 25, 2021 3:59 pm 
Online
User avatar
NEVER STOP JAMMING!
 Profile

Joined: Fri July 12, 2013 9:11 pm
Posts: 20781
Location: Oslo, Norway
Love that I can save a game on the Nintendo Switch, keep playing the same save on the Xbox, then continue on the Switch again.


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Wed July 07, 2021 7:42 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Legacy of Love
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Tue January 01, 2013 5:33 pm
Posts: 78190
Location: Anarchist Jurisdiction
I created a handful of RMers as players on Madden 20. I didn't overdo anyone's numbers/skills. I just wanted to see how they'd progress on their own. So far Ruddo is killing it as a middle linebacker. He's advanced the furthest at the fastest rate.


Top
 
 Post subject: Re: Post-Random Video Game Thoughts You've
PostPosted: Wed July 07, 2021 7:44 pm 
Offline
User avatar
Posting (live)
 WWW  Profile

Joined: Thu April 04, 2013 6:27 am
Posts: 17549
Location: Port Perry Lodge on voluptuous Lake Perry
Please list them and their respective positions.

_________________
3rd place, RM Power Rankings: Week Ending March 24, 2024


Top
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 95 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next

Board index » Word on the Street » Arts & Entertainment » Video Games


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
It is currently Fri March 29, 2024 10:52 am