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Weekly what have you been playing discussion - week of September 16th, 2024 (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yakuza 3 Remastered

I'm about halfway through it, so I probably won't finish this week, but I'm really enjoying it. I'm hoping to finish it before the new Zelda game releases, which is what I plan to dive into next.

I also plan to play a few indies as well, so please reply with any you think are worth checking out. I have a list, but I'm always up for recs.

[–] Menschlicher_Fehler@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

+1 for Yakuza. I hope you have played 0, Kiwami 1 and Kiwami 2 before 3.

What genre of indies are you looking for?

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Yup, started with 0 and working my way through.

Some genres I especially like:

  • puzzles - Return of the Obra Dinn, Manifold Garden, etc
  • platformers - absolutely loved INSIDE and LIMBO, currently enjoying A Hat in Time, loved Psychonauts (Psychonauts 2 is on the list, but it's not really "indie" anymore), little nightmares
  • metroidvanias - Blue Fire, Hollow Knight, etc
  • point and click - Darkside Detective, Deponia, etc
  • fighting/souls-like - Furi, Titan Souls
  • story - What Remains of Edith Finch
  • other - Recettear, Grand Mountain Adventure, Human Resource Machine

Basically, if it has really good gameplay or story, I'll probably like it.

It's probably more interesting to point out what I tend to not like:

  • roguelikes
  • city builders - I like high quality builders like Cities: Skylines, but indies tend to not have the budget
  • rhythm
  • stealth
  • shooters - very samey; I'd rather play AAA, such as Doom

But then again, there's an exception to each of these (e.g. I loved Slay the Spire and Black Mesa). So honestly, I'd probably enjoy anything that really stands out as being unique or interesting.

[–] ampersandrew@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I haven't played Obra Dinn yet, but I keep hearing that anyone into that game is also into The Case of the Golden Idol, which I can confirm is fantastic. I'd recommend the DLC as well, which has a neat story hook to it after the main game.

I'm not sure how literal you meant the "fighting" tag, as opposed to something like a boss rush, but I'd call Skullgirls the best game ever made if you're into the multiplayer aspect.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

The Case of the Golden Idol

Can confirm as well, this game is fantastic.

multiplayer

Yeah, not interested in multiplayer at all.

And by "fighting," I meant something in the souls-like/ARPG realm, as in player skill is more important than stats or equipment. Perhaps my favorite example here is Ys, which is an ARPG with minimal loot and difficult boss fights (favorites are Ys 1 and Ys Origin). A less good, but more indie example is Gurumin.

I don't like actual fighting games, like Street Fighter or Tekken, outside of nostalgia (I played a lot of Street Fighter II as a kid, and my SO and I played Soul Caliber when we first met). I play games to make it to the end, not practice over and over to compete with others. I used to like this, but I honestly don't have the time to truly be competitive.

[–] Menschlicher_Fehler@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Nice. Of the classic Yakuza games I liked 4 the best, I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

I will just mention some of the games I played from the genres you like. They are all pretty well known, so you probably played them already or have them on your list.

Puzzles: Does Turn Based Combat count as puzzles? Tactical Breach Wizards and Into the Breach (A rogue like, but it is sooo good).

Platformers: Celeste, Horace, Dustforce and Little Nightmares

Metroidvanias: Guacamelee

Point and Click: Everything by Wadjet Eye Games. Seriously, everything they developed or published.

Story aka Walking Simulators: The Suicide of Rachel Foster, Firewatch, The Beginner's Guide, Dr. Langeskov (It's free!), Jazzpunk, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Tactical Breach Wizards and Into the Breach

I've played Into the Breach, but not Tactical Breach Wizards, adding it to the list. :)

Platformers: Celeste, Horace, Dustforce and Little Nightmares

Loved Little Nightmares, haven't played the others. Thanks!

Guacamelee

I've definitely heard of it, but never got around to it. Thanks for the reminder.

Wadjet Eye Games

Huh, I haven't played any of those, I'll add a couple and probably end up playing all of them. Thanks!

Story aka Walking Simulators

Firewatch and Jazzpunk are on the list, I have The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, but the others aren't.

These are some fantastic recommendations, thanks!!