Tell us what game you are currently, or recently played, greater than 6+ months old. If the game happens to be on sale, a link would be a plus.

I think this is funny for this comm, i'll take down if everyone else thinks its in bad taste.

I wanted to try out Dune for the first time and it just didn't power on. I am not ok. I took a look inside and cleaned it, but there's no obvious loose connections. Today is a sad day for me

I had played Dishonored 2 about a year after it was first released, and it was a lot of fun. I love stealth games and I really liked the take it had on the genre. So a couple months ago when I saw the first one had a steam sale I decided to pull the trigger and I’m glad I did. Man, this game is good! I’ve played through it twice now, and I just started the Knife of Dunwall DLC. I’m really enjoying the unique art style, and I think I prefer the general feel to that of the second game. If you haven’t given this one a shot yet I’d highly recommend it. It still looks incredible and it feels super smooth to play.

(Re-upload) I’ve been playing CoD games since MW2 (though never the campaign), so I missed CoD4MW1, and after finding it for really cheap at my local used games store, I decided to pick it up and try it out. Despite being 2007, it looks great still. Mind you, I don’t care much about graphics, but I can still appreciate if something has aged well, and imo it still looks great. The mechanics are awesome too, and it’s super fun. The storyline was of course quite linear for the most part, but the missions were a ton of fun and I liked the characters. I’m now going through the rest of the MW series campaigns, and then I’m gonna go through the Black Ops campaigns, because MW1 impressed me that much. MW2 so far is a lot of fun too, but imo doesn’t quite compare to the ghillie mission or the AC130 (I think?) mission. If you’ve never played it before because, like me, you heard CoD games don’t have great campaigns, ignore those people and play through it. It’s a ton of fun, and that’s what video games are supposed to be

Every now and then I go back through the Arkham games and I’m reminded of how well they were made. Asylum and City were definitely my favourites, but Knight was really good too, and honestly even if you don’t count Origins, it’s still a really fun game regardless. Certainly not as good as the trilogy but it’s still fun to me, anyway. City was my first, and I played a ton of it back in the day, so it holds a special place in my heart, but I think Asylum is probably my favourite if I remove the nostalgia goggles. It’s just so well made. I know a lot of people who have never played Asylum, and that’s a real shame. Do you guys have any fond memories playing through any of the Arkham games? Which one is your favourite? Let me know, I’d love to discuss them.

This game is amazing and stunningly beautiful even on older hardware. It runs surprisingly well on my older gaming laptop. The game really encourages me to try different things too. I'll be playing this for a while still, much to do. Next up also picked up on sale though is Outer Worlds, I'm excited for that.

This game was such a mixed experience. I loved the anime and decided to try one of the Visual Novels to see more of this world I came to love. When I looked at ratings on VNDB. It was a 50/50 between 6/10 and 8/10. Of course, ratings aren’t a defining factor if you will enjoy it or not. But a plot like that was really telling that this was an experience you either enjoyed or didn’t. So how did I find the game? Well initially I really enjoyed the experience. It’s set a day before the cultural festival. With you playing as Kyon having to finish the film, he helps Haruhi record during the original Manga. As the game continues you get to meet and interact with many of the characters from the show. While these are mostly main characters. Some background characters do make an appearance as well with short interactions. However, where this game sets itself apart from other visual novel experiences is a mechanic that allows for a question-and-answer type minigame between each character. In these scenes you were given a list of dialogue options. With you being encouraged to choose statements that each character would enjoy. For example, Haruhi will have a positive reaction towards statements praising her work or related to supernatural things. While she will have negative reactions to negative statements about her interests or the SOS brigade. There is a hidden ranking system to each conversation, and these will affect your outcomes of the story. That initially surprised me. You are almost encouraged to fish for negative reactions because it changes how the story plays out. But for the true ending this generally is not advised. An ending I didn’t get and don’t feel the motivation to get for reasons I’ll say later.  Now the thing is that’s really all I can say about the gameplay. If you enjoy the world and characters of the game, then initially this could be a positive experience. Until the final act there isn’t much of a story, but these are entirely new interactions with these characters that you have control over to some extent. However, the largest issue is mentioned in the title. When you think of the Anime for this series what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most it’s the endless eight. It’s probably the most notorious stunt performed in animation. For people reading this who aren’t aware. The second season of the anime this game is based on had 8 episodes of what was largely the same episode without any major change. Unsurprisingly fans were upset, and this became a whole controversy. I’m sure you can piece together the issue here. The game goes for up to 7 days and each day is a time loop. Now at first this does feel like a blessing. You get multiple chances at interactions with characters. You don’t need to save scum to experience all the dialogue. The issue is that by day 3 it’s entirely the same conversations with only a few scenes changing. Ironically it only took me 6 hours to beat this game simply because by about day 4 it’s just auto skipping dialogue for almost the entire day. This is not fun. Like at all. For people who want to play this. If you play this, I recommend a guide so you can get the good ending. It’s the most interesting ending and all the time looping will probably make you sick of seeing the exact same conversation 4 times over. ::: spoiler spoiler I’ve not seen every ending. But there is one that’s particularly bad. There’s an ending where everything is declared as a dream and then the game just ends. Ironically this was the one I got so it felt like I had just wasted 6 hours for nothing. ::: At least you get unlockables as the game continues. Some of them were a little strange. One is an alarm clock where Nagato will count until a certain hour and then alert you. She can also wish you a happy birthday. I find this funny because I don’t think the PSP has a battery life long enough for any of that to ever be used. But I hope someone out there had Nagato wish them a happy birthday. There’s way more that’s just the only one I played around with. Infact because we are on Lemmy I can show a Screenshot of this.  So, yea time looping is not a fun mechanic. Maybe once but this game goes for 7 days. I don’t know who thought it was a good idea to base an entire game around the most controversial thing from your media. But outside of this issue. It’s enjoyable to have a Haruhi VN experience that lets you interact with the characters in a more open and casual way. Next, I think I’ll try the PS2 one. My Japanese isn’t fantastic but that one seems to have a lot more fun with itself so maybe that will be a more positive experience.

Hey all! I am still mourning the completion of Elden Ring and have been falling back on Nioh 2 for some hurt-me-so-good gameplay. Just heard of Hellpoint. I was super stoked for a minute, then saw that the PS4 version was pretty meh with lots of bugs. Haven't seen much news on the PS5 version. Would love other recs in these trying times. Coop is always a bonus.

- [Dishonored](https://store.steampowered.com/sub/31292/) (2012) $2.49 at -75% - [Left 4 Dead 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/550/Left_4_Dead_2/) (2009) $0.99 at -90% - [Portal 1&2](https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/234/Portal_Bundle/) (2007) $1.48 at -93% - [Batman Arkham Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/sub/320795/) (2010) $8.99 at -85% - [Skyrim](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489830/The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim_Special_Edition/) (2011) $9.99 at -75% - [Bioshock Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/sub/127633/) (2007) $11.99 at -80% - [Stardew Valley](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley/) (2016) $9.89 at -34% - [Disco Elysium](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632470/Disco_Elysium__The_Final_Cut/) (2019) $9.99 at -75% - [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/FTL_Faster_Than_Light/) (2012) $2.49 at -75% - [Into The Breach](https://store.steampowered.com/app/590380/Into_the_Breach/) (2018) $7.49 at -50% - [Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/) (1999) $4.99 at -75% - [Borderlands 2](https://store.steampowered.com/sub/32848/) (2012) $7.99 at -80% - [Tomb Raider](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203160/Tomb_Raider/) (2013) $2.99 at -80% - [GTA V](https://store.steampowered.com/app/271590/Grand_Theft_Auto_V/) (2013) $14.99 at -63% - [Sleeping Dogs](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307690/Sleeping_Dogs_Definitive_Edition/) (2014) $2.99 at -85% - [Wolfenstein: The Two Pack](https://store.steampowered.com/sub/62587/) (2014) $7.49 at -75% - [Wolfenstein Alt-History Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/15435/Wolfenstein_Alt_History_Collection/) (2014) $15.80 at -84% - [Shadow Warrior](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/Shadow_Warrior/) (2013) $2.99 at -90% - [Max Payne 3](https://store.steampowered.com/app/204100/Max_Payne_3/) (2012) $5.99 at -70% - [Hitman Absolution](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203140/Hitman_Absolution/) (2012) $3.99 at -80% - [Resident Evil 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/883710/Resident_Evil_2/) (2019) $9.99 at -75% - [Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/) (2016) $4.79 at -84% - [Zombie Army Trilogy](https://store.steampowered.com/app/301640/Zombie_Army_Trilogy/) (2015) $6.74 at -85% - [Darksiders 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388410/Darksiders_II_Deathinitive_Edition/) (2012) $7.49 at -75% - [Super Meat Boy](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/Super_Meat_Boy/) (2010) $1.49 at -90% - [X-COM 2 Collection](https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/7118/XCOM_2_Collection/) (2016) $7.74 at -94% - [Alien Isolation](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214490/Alien_Isolation/) (2014) $7.99 at -80% - [The Walking Dead Complete](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449690/The_Walking_Dead_The_Telltale_Definitive_Series/) (2012) $19.79 at -72% - [Mass Effect Legendary Edition](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328670/Mass_Effect_Legendary_Edition/) (2007) $14.99 at -75% - [State of Decay: YOSE](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329430/State_of_Decay_YOSE/) (2013) $4.99 at -75% - [State of Decay 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/495420/State_of_Decay_2_Juggernaut_Edition/) (2018) $11.99 at -60% - [Metro Saga](https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/13326/Metro_Saga_Bundle/) (2010) $9.76 at -89% - [The Talos Principle](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257510/The_Talos_Principle/) (2014) $4.49 at -85% - [The Evil Within Bundle](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268050/The_Evil_Within/) (2014) $6.24 at -75% - [Outlast Trinity Bundle](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238320/Outlast/) (2014) $7.05 at -88% - [Transistor](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237930/Transistor/) (2014) $3.99 at -80% - [Hades](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/Hades/) (2020) $12.49 at -50% - [Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225080/Brothers__A_Tale_of_Two_Sons/) (2013) $3.74 at -75% - [Gears 5](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097840/Gears_5/?curator_clanid=4777282) (2019) $9.99 at -75% - [Ori and the Blind Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/387290/Ori_and_the_Blind_Forest_Definitive_Edition/) (2015) $4.99 at -75% - [Sunset Overdrive](https://store.steampowered.com/app/847370/Sunset_Overdrive/) (2014) $6.59 at -67% - [Dead Cells](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/Dead_Cells/) (2018) $12.49 at -50% - [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy](https://store.steampowered.com/app/787480/Phoenix_Wright_Ace_Attorney_Trilogy/) (2012) $9.89 at -67% - [Fallout 4: GOTY](https://store.steampowered.com/sub/199943/) (2015) $9.99 at -75% - [Prey](https://store.steampowered.com/app/480490/Prey/) (2017) $7.49 at -75%

I'm looking for some recommendations for things to listen to or casually watch to stay 'in the loop' on the standout games of the year, hear discussion of good games in general, feed my video game fan soul but not just about the newest latest thing. I figured this group might know of good spots to look. What are your favorites?

Can't believe I ignored this series for years. The first game has aged a bit since it was released in 2011, and the sequel in 2019 has held up and is loads of fun. Lots of carnage, cool weapons, and the environment is a hell of a lot like Mad Max. Would definitely recommend picking up especially now with the Steam summer sales. They really are hidden gems!

[Archive link](https://archive.is/DPfbk)

Ive been loving this game. Its a card game with lots of depth to the optimization and some RNG but its not overly punishing. If youre looking for a fun casual game try it out! Its less than $10 on sale right now.

I’ve played Diablo 1 and world of Warcraft which is slightly similar, but just tried d3 a week ago. I play most games on my switch, I grabbed the eternal edition a while back. The spec system looks really basic, but it gets fairly deep with runes and legendary items. What amazes me the most is the speed, there are a ton of graphical effects popping on high level gameplay, and zero slowdown even with 100+ enemies casting spells constantly. I’ve maxxed two characters so far and gearing them now.

So I posted recently about something with Hollow Knight and how I was too fat fingered to do the white palace Well before I wrote that I got as far as the room that has the secret wall to the Path of Pain. I resigned myself after going at the normal way it for hours and getting stuck there. After writing , I tried to have a go at it again and reading guides to what to do, I finally got through it after an embarrasing amount of hours... now I know it is a skill issue I have with platformers and I was hating myself the whole way through while using a keyboard. I hated doing it, felt like the game was going to break me but I carried on cursing the game for every inch of progress I made. I can acknowledge that the White Palace was well made ( although the saws and spear mechanisms will probably give me nightmares) , felt a bit overtuned on the timings, but again what do I know I am horrible with platforming in general. If the normal white palace gave me this much trouble, then I will probably get aneurysms trying to do the path of pain and give respect to those that have will to do it I don't wish to discourage anyone from playing the game though, my embarrasing amount of hours I put into completing the White Place is more an effect of me literally brute forcing my brain to get timings right and then playing a section at a time that the many sections on an obstacle becomes one set piece action when I stop thinking and let muscle memory take over

Another week, another recommendations thread. Let everyone know below a game (6+ months old), that you have played recently, are currently playing or intend to play soon.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/706764 > So I consider myself a very casual Pikmin fan. I haven't played the first 2 since they came out for the GameCube, and have only played some of the 3rd one back on WiiU. So with Pikmin 4 around the corner and Nintendo shadow dropping the first two on Switch, I figured it was time for a replay. > > I just completed Pikmin 1, and what an absolutely fantastic experience. I think back when I was a kid playing the first one may have been just a bit too much strategy for me to comprehend. But now may years later, I just absorbed myself into it. > > Pacing out every day to explore the areas and devise a strategy of what I could reasonably tackle, judging if I should spend the day going straight for ship parts or doing pikmin harvesting... It all comes together with such an incredible sense of flow. The 30 Day time limit really makes you consider all of your actions. And it seemed like an intimidating limit at first, but the 30 Day cycle was much more forgiving than I expected. Even if I had a rough day, I could at least put my Pikmin away and just run around and assess the areas as Olimar. > > And even as just an upscale, the visuals are brilliant. I love that early GameCube era look of games like this and Luigis Mansion.The way the environments and camera are designed do a great job making you feel like a tiny man in a big strange world. > > I feel like I've fallen in love with a franchise all over again. I'm starting Pikmin 2 tonight, and can't wait to play 4 next month. If you haven't tried out this series, please do yourself a favor and grab at least the first game on the eshop. It's a perfect slice of pure Nintendo.

A little over a year ago, my wife and I finished playing persona 5 Royal and were eager to find another big rpg to play together. We went to the store and this bold, yellow game case covered in wild imagery sat on the shelf. It was yakuza like a dragon. This would be our first time entering the like a dragon franchise and it certainly wasn’t the last. Since then, we’ve played like a dragon 7, 0, Kiwami, Ishin and the spin offs Judgement and Lost Judgement. All of the games fabulous and, importantly, all games have independent enough narratives that it doesn’t really matter where you choose to get on board. If you like big, narrative games, chaotic characters, eclectic and deep gameplay, and you don’t shy away from some intense tonal whiplash, DO NOT sleep on this franchise any longer. Where I live, most of the games are on PlayStation plus, so you don’t have to go out of your way to buy them if you’re a subscriber. Otherwise they’re on frequent sale.

A wonderful rougelike that does not get talked about as much as it deserves, give it a shot now that it is on sale! the combat system is wonderful with tons of spells and ability to chain them together, it feels really fluid. spells feel a lot like avatar lol

* Persona 5 Royal [$32.39 on Fanatical](https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/persona-5-royal) * Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition [$29.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice__GOTY_Edition/) * Dying Light 2 Stay Human [$29.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/534380/Dying_Light_2_Stay_Human/) * Forza Horizon 5 [$29.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551360/Forza_Horizon_5/) * Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord [$29.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261550/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord/) * Total War: WARHAMMER III [$28.59 on Gamebillet](https://www.gamebillet.com/total-war-warhammer-iii) * Warhammer 40,000: Darktide [$27.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361210/Warhammer_40000_Darktide/) * Rust [$26.79 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252490/Rust/) * Half-Life: Alyx [$23.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/HalfLife_Alyx/) * Grounded [$23.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/962130/Grounded/) * Crusader Kings III [$22.50 on Greenmangaming](https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/crusader-kings-iii-pc) * Stray [$22.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332010/Stray/) * Need for Speed Unbound [$20.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1846380/Need_for_Speed_Unbound/) * TUNIC [$20.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/) * Marvel's Midnight Suns [$20.64 on Greenmangaming](https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/marvels-midnight-suns-pc) * Psychonauts 2 [$20.39 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/Psychonauts_2/) * Sea of Thieves 2023 Edition [$19.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172620/Sea_of_Thieves_2023_Edition/) * DARK SOULS: REMASTERED [$19.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/570940/DARK_SOULS_REMASTERED/) * NieR:Automata [$19.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/524220/NieRAutomata/) * Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition [$19.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466860/Age_of_Empires_IV_Anniversary_Edition/) * Red Dead Redemption 2 [$19.79 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/Red_Dead_Redemption_2/) * Gotham Knights [$17.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1496790/Gotham_Knights/) * Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition [$17.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/435150/Divinity_Original_Sin_2__Definitive_Edition/) * Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy [$17.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1088850/Marvels_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy/) * EA SPORTS FIFA 23 [$17.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811260/EA_SPORTS_FIFA_23/) * Satisfactory [$16.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/Satisfactory/) * Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition [$16.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151640/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Complete_Edition/) * Days Gone [$16.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1259420/Days_Gone/) * LEGO Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga [$16.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/920210/LEGO_Star_Wars_The_Skywalker_Saga/) * New World [$15.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1063730/New_World/) * Hunt: Showdown [$15.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/594650/Hunt_Showdown/) * MONSTER HUNTER RISE [$15.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446780/MONSTER_HUNTER_RISE/) * It Takes Two [$15.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1426210/It_Takes_Two/) * Kena: Bridge of Spirits [$15.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954200/Kena_Bridge_of_Spirits/) * Riders Republic [$15.00 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2290180/Riders_Republic/) * Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition [$14.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/Warhammer_40000_Space_Marine__Anniversary_Edition/) * Monster Hunter: World [$14.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/582010/Monster_Hunter_World/) * Far Cry 6 [$14.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2369390/Far_Cry_6/) * Anno 1800 [$14.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916440/Anno_1800/) * Cuphead [$13.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/Cuphead/) * Yakuza: Like a Dragon [$12.99 on Gamesplanet](https://us.gamesplanet.com/game/yakuza-like-a-dragon-steam-key--4536-1) * Gunfire Reborn [$12.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1217060/Gunfire_Reborn/) * The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe [$12.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1703340/The_Stanley_Parable_Ultra_Deluxe/) * Hades [$12.49 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/Hades/) * Inscryption [$11.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1092790/Inscryption/) * ASTRONEER [$11.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/361420/ASTRONEER/) * Planet Coaster [$11.24 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493340/Planet_Coaster/) * Weird West: Definitive Edition [$9.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097350/Weird_West_Definitive_Edition/) * Tabletop Simulator [$9.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/) * Halo: The Master Chief Collection [$9.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/976730/Halo_The_Master_Chief_Collection/) * Control Ultimate Edition [$9.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870780/Control_Ultimate_Edition/) * Deep Rock Galactic [$9.89 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/548430/Deep_Rock_Galactic/) * Subnautica [$9.89 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/264710/Subnautica/) * Stardew Valley [$9.89 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/Stardew_Valley/) * Devil May Cry 5 [$9.89 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/601150/Devil_May_Cry_5/) * Little Nightmares II [$9.89 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/860510/Little_Nightmares_II/) * Ghostrunner [$8.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1139900/Ghostrunner/) * Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 [$8.99 on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2221490/Tom_Clancys_The_Division_2/) * Dragon Age: Origins - 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Mine is the Army Men series. Objectively mediocre games at best but the concept of toy soldiers fighting over our yards and rooms has always been cool to me

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/740791 > When I got into HLL back in 2021, it was a one of a kind experience of strong community, teamwork, and a balance of realism, strategy, and "arcadey" enough to not get boring. I am fairly concerned that T17 will not be able to maintain the games popularity / enjoy-ability going forward. > > My hope is that they can turn it around, but knowing how modern game development goes from larger studios, it's not looking good imo. > > **Anyone who's lurking around here, I'd like to hear your thoughts on what you think the future holds for this game, whether it still has a chance or is really doomed.**

**Update:** As pointed out by Twitter user @videotechx, Rockstar actually spoke to releasing two “new iterations of previously-released titles” that are strictly ports or remastered titles (and not sequels) in Rockstar’s FY 2024, which is any time between March 2023 and March 2024.

Hello fellow patient gamers, this is a cheeky self-plug for [email protected], a community I've created to post limited-time full-game free giveaways. The reward for being patient is that sometimes you get freebies; post them here if you spot them first, or comment to say whether it's a must play for everyone or if zero cost is still too expensive!

1. The Last of Us 2. Dark Souls 3. Persona 5 4. Portal 2 5. Mass Effect 2 6. Uncharted 2 7. BioShock 8. Red Dead Redemption 9. GTA 5 10. Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition 11. The Walking Dead 12. Wolfenstein: The New Order 13. XCOM: Enemy Unknown 14. Journey 15. Dead Space 2 16. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 17. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 18. Yakuza 5 19. Resistance 3 20. Burnout Paradise 21. Deus Ex: Human Revolution 22. Batman: Arkham City 23. Hotline Miami 24. LittleBigPlanet 2 25. Tokyo Jungle

For example, I didn't fall in love with Titanfall 2's environmental art design---it felt a bit generic to me, like it was meant to be the backdrop for a shooter, as opposed to the Sevastopol in A:I or the station in SOMA that felt like existing locations. Ditto BioShock: Infinite. The world felt like it was built around the premise of being an arena shooter, not the other way around. BioShock 1 & 2 are exactly what I'm talking about though. Even Borderlands 2 has great world-building: the corporate history that can be inferred from the level design, the weapons & the NPCs makes it one of the richer games I've played. Would love to hear others' thoughts on your favorite FPS environments!

I thought this was a really intriguing video essay on how the old Thief games from decades ago stack up against more modern (at the time, anyway, the video is nearly 10 years old itself!) AAA Games.

The epitome of what I’m trying to refer to is the Playdead games (Limbo and Inside). Dark Souls and BioShock both hit on this idea but not quite so directly. The game BADLAND is also a great example of this, too. The mobile game The Silent Age also did this exceptionally well. Never quite knowing what’s going on, and maybe some tension without release, but again not straight up horror. A feeling of uneasiness is what I’m looking for. When playing through Inside, there’s never any moments where you’re scared, but you’re never sure what’s going on and there’s always a level of unease. What are all the mindless zombie-like people? Why is everyone hunting the player? What happened to this city? What’s the goal of the character the player controls? What exactly is going on here? That’s what I’m looking for. If you know of any other games which do this, I’d greatly appreciate hearing about them. It’s a very specific niche so I’m not sure how many games do this, but the games that I’ve seen do this tend to be some form of post-disaster or dystopia. I’ve seen some great artwork do this too. Zdzisław Beksiński had done some stuff like this. Some great dystopian novels also do this quite well.