The Bill's Now Playing Video Game Thread (Now with Bames)

[Hunter]

I consider myself one of the most impatient people when it comes to cutscenes, and I am usually the guy who feels like game narrative isn't worth the effort to follow. That said, I have never felt bored by Death Stranding, and I've been actively extending my playtime by not rushing to the end - even though I know it's approaching. I've been going back through the main map and building out roads and zip lines so I can make deliveries easier/faster. I should mention that it's not so much a walking simulator after the first hump of the game. You get motorcycles and trucks, and other online people leave them laying around. It's ultimately a game about helping people in isolation, and maybe that's what I like about it? Well, that and the fact that it's a fully realized vision of an insane post apocalyptic world that uses dream logic - the kind of vision that I can't believe got millions of dollars to produce. It's an experience like no other game can offer, because all AAA games play it safe - and they need to in order to make their shareholders happy. It feels like there were no suits involved in this production at all, and that alone makes me think this deserves support.

However, I don't think it's for everyone - - If you want your standard games with familiar mechanics - and I don't begrudge anyone for wanting that for their escapism, DS is not that. It's familiar enough to not feel like you're learning a whole different playstyle, but it's got some new stuff as well. I was expecting to plow through a mountain of bullshit and potentially fall off the game pretty quickly, but it was $20, so I took a shot. I think I put it on easy, because I'm in my 40s and don't have the time to master games like I could previously... I don't regret that, and maybe that helped me not get frustrated. Anyway, I'm a huge fan now, and I want to get a Bridges hat.

If you do end up playing DS: when you're in a safe room, don't stare at Sam's crotch too much. He gets offended, flips you off, then threatens to punch you if you keep doing it. He doesn't seem to mind you watching him shower, however. Spend some time at the mirror too.

[The Bill]

Eh, I adder it to my wishlist. It’s going to need to be heavy discounted, though. I think I only have 2 “new”games I properly plan on getting this year at some point for reals. Cyberpunk 2077 when they finish patching it, and Mass Effect Legendary Edition because Mass Effect is my girlfriend.

[Hunter]

I'm disappointed that there's no PS5 version of Mass Effect Legendary Edition - or at least on the game launch - but maybe the PS4 version will be good enough with the shorter load times. I've played through that series 3 times so far, and I'm ready for another go at it. I'm also waiting for the PS5 version of Cyberpunk to land, but that's not happening until July/August at the earliest. What a goddamn shit show that turned out to be. The best, most reliable version ended up being on Stadia.

I'm looking forward to checking out Control: Ultimate Edition, since that was free with ps plus. I heard how horribly it ran on the older consoles and didn't bother with it until I had something that would run it smoothly. I played 10 mins of Destruction Allstars that was also released via ps plus, and that seems like a fun take on demolition derby games.

I made it through the arena battles in Fist of the North Star so far and it's awesome. Thanks for recommending that, Bill!

[riley-o]

I’ve been really studying up on different Tetris 99 strats and I’m becoming more powerful than I ever thought possible.

[The Bill]

Finished Sleeping Dogs. It’s fine to good if you like that sandbox type waiz

Replaying Evil Within 2. God fucking damn so overlooked. Play it in first person, so great.

[FVBTVS]

[Comrade Slinky]

Spelunky 2 is from hell and I want it sent back there.

[The Bill]

Spelunky 2 is from hell and I want it sent back there.

My male decedent ended up being a huge Kirby fan. I think he’s played and beat every one from Gameboy to Switch except like one SNES one and another random one I can’t remember.


Still playing Evil Within 2. Super goods, but New Game + is making it a breeze. That’s fine, though.

When will I ever finally and seriously try to do a proper play through of Metriod Prime? If I beat it, will it be my finale as I combust into merlot and burgundy flames?

[Eight Bit Alien]

For the first 90% of this video it just seemed like someone made a game where special forces guys are murdering civilians in the middle of the night.

[The Bill]

For the first 90% of this video it just seemed like someone made a game where special forces guys are murdering civilians in the middle of the night.

Not going to lie, kind of want to play that except:

A) Call of Duty games tend to be boring 80% of the actual game.
B) I need some bullshit named Blizzard net to play it on PC. I already have GOG, Steam, Origin, Ubisoft, Rockstar.... apps taking up precious C drive space. No more I say!

[Hunter]

Six Days in Fallujah is BACK!



Kids can finally LARP as their disabled vet uncles - very cool!

[The Bill]

Random NES reviews: the boy and I are picking emulated games at random here we go:

Dionwarz: fucking terrible. Worst jumping ever.

Fun House: Vomit. A is move forward . Can’t get past first screen. AIDS!

Solstice: The FUCK!

Assault of Bungly Bay (or something): Fuck me, what is happening.

Isolated Warrior: not good, but not god awful

Terra Crests: Yeah, it’s fine. Old.

[The Bill]

Zelda Skyward Sword coming to the Switch and you can play it without the motion control bullshit? Any opinions on it? I can not stand Wii remote dick piss, so I gave it a hard pass then. Worth a look?

[cxwx]

[The Bill]

Now Playing Far Cry Blood Fucking Dragon. I must have shaken of the faggotry of living through the last 2 decades, ‘cause now I see how awesome it all is, spoof or not.

[riley-o]

Playing Burnout Paradise and loving it. Never been much of a racing game guy but maybe it’s time to become one