Currently Playing in 2019....

PostRe: Currently Playing in 2017.... by **Lotus** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:44 pm

Jazzem wrote:Final Fantasy VI on BSNES w/a CRT filter and this patch applied

This game has without question been on my to-do list longer than any other, and a big part of that was me being unsure which version to play. Decided that I'd be likely to replay the game down the line, so I went original for now and will likely go GBA or Steam in future. Funny how no matter which iteration you go for, you'll want to patch it to fix things heh.

Regardless, I'm having so much fun with it The script is pretty simplistic and clearly held back by the limitations of small storage space, but it still gets by with bags of charm and immensely creative scenarios. Was actually surprised to see how goofy it is too! I'm only a third in so I'm sure the tone will go south in time, but so far it's made me laugh multiple times. I also love the variety in characters, provides some really fun abilities to play around with.

Out of the FFs I've finished (1/3/4/5/7/9), this is easily ranking as one of the best so far. So glad to finally be playing it!

What a game - with possibily my favourite soundtrack. :wub:

YouTube · PostRe: Currently Playing in 2017.... by **Jazzem** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:25 pm

Lotus wrote:
Jazzem wrote:Final Fantasy VI on BSNES w/a CRT filter and this patch applied

This game has without question been on my to-do list longer than any other, and a big part of that was me being unsure which version to play. Decided that I'd be likely to replay the game down the line, so I went original for now and will likely go GBA or Steam in future. Funny how no matter which iteration you go for, you'll want to patch it to fix things heh.

Regardless, I'm having so much fun with it The script is pretty simplistic and clearly held back by the limitations of small storage space, but it still gets by with bags of charm and immensely creative scenarios. Was actually surprised to see how goofy it is too! I'm only a third in so I'm sure the tone will go south in time, but so far it's made me laugh multiple times. I also love the variety in characters, provides some really fun abilities to play around with.

Out of the FFs I've finished (1/3/4/5/7/9), this is easily ranking as one of the best so far. So glad to finally be playing it!

What a game - with possibily my favourite soundtrack.

Speaking of, I just got to the opera scene...well damn :wub:

Nioh (PS4)

Not quite what I was expecting (I was hoping for something closer to Ninja Gaiden) but it's pretty fun, nevertheless. Interesting and nuanced combat system seems like it has been stretched quite thinly over an overly-long, slightly repetitive story. In an effort to make the game more Souls-ey, it's diluted what made the combat of Gaiden so great. I don't think there has been a third-person adventure / fighting game that has bettered that Gaiden in my opinion.

Virtues Last Reward

Having finished the previous Zero Escape game the other day and thoroughly enjoying it I decided to get stuck into this one straight away.

It seems a little more 'oddball' than the first game as some of the characters are incredibly strange to say the least,
Zero III is probably one of the most insane gaming villains I've ever seen and also one of the most hilarious (them rabbit puns :lol:

). I'm not entirely sure what they were thinking with the redesign of Clover, I didn't actually realise she was the same character at first.

Gemini73

BF1 multi player.

Quality.

Still spending most of my game time playing PES 2017. I'm dabbling with FF XIV Online but haven't played since last week. It was fun to join the GRcade Mario Kart session on Monday as I'd missed a couple of weeks

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PostRe: Currently Playing in 2017.... by **Squinty** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:24 am

Dead Space. Still the best game in this franchise. These sci fi corridors.

Squinty wrote:Dead Space. Still the best game in this franchise. These sci fi corridors.

Oh, man, I really want to get into that! I started it a few years ago but just played the opening hour or so. I suspect I stopped because of the scares but the design and atmosphere were terrific. It could be time for me to power up the PS3 again!

Jazzem wrote:Final Fantasy VI on BSNES w/a CRT filter and this patch applied

This game has without question been on my to-do list longer than any other, and a big part of that was me being unsure which version to play. Decided that I'd be likely to replay the game down the line, so I went original for now and will likely go GBA or Steam in future. Funny how no matter which iteration you go for, you'll want to patch it to fix things heh.

Regardless, I'm having so much fun with it The script is pretty simplistic and clearly held back by the limitations of small storage space, but it still gets by with bags of charm and immensely creative scenarios. Was actually surprised to see how goofy it is too! I'm only a third in so I'm sure the tone will go south in time, but so far it's made me laugh multiple times. I also love the variety in characters, provides some really fun abilities to play around with.

Out of the FFs I've finished (1/3/4/5/7/9), this is easily ranking as one of the best so far. So glad to finally be playing it!

I'm quoting this to remind myself to check out that patch later :toot:

PostRe: Currently Playing in 2017.... by **KingK** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:41 pm

Ys Origins (Vita)
Enjoying this so far, about 3 hrs in.

Assassins Creed 2 (PS4)
Was really enjoying it and up to Seq 12 or 13 but now reached some DLC that was added into main game and it's annoying filler stuff which is proving frustrating too assassinate 9 lieutenants. Parked it for now

Persona 4 Golden (Vita)
Just saved Naoto but after 55 hrs or so, fancied a break as it's a grating experience at times.

MLB17 The Show (PS4)
Loved MLB16 and this is more of the same which is a good thing. The presentation is top notch and this, along with PES17, is getting my quick sporting needs attention.

PES2017 (PS4)
Keep returning for a quick 30 mins or so most times I fire the PS4 up. Love it

Spyro 2 on PS1 via PS3. Enjoying this so far for the most part but I wish they would have got rid of the flying levels. I hated them in the first game and they might even be worse here, they're so frustrating.

I'm still playing PES 2017 (PS4). Nothing else, though... I've not returned to Final Fantasy XIV Online (PS4) for about a week now and I've lost my desire to play other stuff.

Ho-hum, maybe that gaming zest will return soon.

Jazzem wrote:Final Fantasy VI on BSNES w/a CRT filter and this patch applied

This game has without question been on my to-do list longer than any other, and a big part of that was me being unsure which version to play. Decided that I'd be likely to replay the game down the line, so I went original for now and will likely go GBA or Steam in future. Funny how no matter which iteration you go for, you'll want to patch it to fix things heh.

Regardless, I'm having so much fun with it The script is pretty simplistic and clearly held back by the limitations of small storage space, but it still gets by with bags of charm and immensely creative scenarios. Was actually surprised to see how goofy it is too! I'm only a third in so I'm sure the tone will go south in time, but so far it's made me laugh multiple times. I also love the variety in characters, provides some really fun abilities to play around with.

Out of the FFs I've finished (1/3/4/5/7/9), this is easily ranking as one of the best so far. So glad to finally be playing it!

Out of interest, how did you settle on using BSNES?

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - PC

I've wanted to get into the Witcher series and have ended up with all 3 over the years so thought i'd start at the beginning. The movement and combat are a bit odd and the menu UI is a spectacular mess but its alright. I'm playing on easy as I have neither the time nor inclination to git gud for 3 massive rpgs if i want to get through them in a reasonable amount of time.

YouTube · PostRe: Currently Playing in 2017.... by **Jazzem** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:04 pm

Super Dragon 64 wrote:
Jazzem wrote:Final Fantasy VI on BSNES w/a CRT filter and this patch applied

This game has without question been on my to-do list longer than any other, and a big part of that was me being unsure which version to play. Decided that I'd be likely to replay the game down the line, so I went original for now and will likely go GBA or Steam in future. Funny how no matter which iteration you go for, you'll want to patch it to fix things heh.

Regardless, I'm having so much fun with it The script is pretty simplistic and clearly held back by the limitations of small storage space, but it still gets by with bags of charm and immensely creative scenarios. Was actually surprised to see how goofy it is too! I'm only a third in so I'm sure the tone will go south in time, but so far it's made me laugh multiple times. I also love the variety in characters, provides some really fun abilities to play around with.

Out of the FFs I've finished (1/3/4/5/7/9), this is easily ranking as one of the best so far. So glad to finally be playing it!

Out of interest, how did you settle on using BSNES?

I always heard it cited as by far the most accurate SNES emulator, albeit one that surprisingly requires a fairly beefy machine. The performance version of it works fine on my rig though and seems to run a dream :toot:

Trelliz wrote:The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - PC

I've wanted to get into the Witcher series and have ended up with all 3 over the years so thought i'd start at the beginning. The movement and combat are a bit odd and the menu UI is a spectacular mess but its alright. I'm playing on easy as I have neither the time nor inclination to git gud for 3 massive rpgs if i want to get through them in a reasonable amount of time.

I spent about an hour each on both the first two Witcher games after owning them for years, before giving up and watching a couple of decent synopsis videos to get me up speed for The Witcher 3.

Virtues Last Reward

Just spent half an hour deciphering an encrypted message as I kept losing track of which bit i'd got to - was trying to do it in my head as I can't physically write any more but eventually realised I could just use notepad :fp:

still felt like a badass for not using a walkthrough though :lol:

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Cuttooth wrote:
Trelliz wrote:The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - PC

I've wanted to get into the Witcher series and have ended up with all 3 over the years so thought i'd start at the beginning. The movement and combat are a bit odd and the menu UI is a spectacular mess but its alright. I'm playing on easy as I have neither the time nor inclination to git gud for 3 massive rpgs if i want to get through them in a reasonable amount of time.

I spent about an hour each on both the first two Witcher games after owning them for years, before giving up and watching a couple of decent synopsis videos to get me up speed for The Witcher 3.

But the first game is the best one

Spyro: Year of the Dragon on PS1 via PS3. Having just beat Spyro 2 this is more of the same and a lot of fun thus far bar a couple of slightly frustrating objectives.

I'm currently playing *all the games*.

The Walking Dead: New Frontier
Ys Origin (PS4 and Vita)
Pyre
Hitman: The Complete First Season

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