I'm so glad people ignored that shit attempt at a derail on the last page. Great video by Dunk, my top two games of the year looks the same.
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Dunkey's Best of 2018
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this is where i am, so it's not like i hated the game, i obviously liked it and played it for quite a bit, and i'll probably go back and play some more. it's just that i was expecting something special, which never happened. part of my frustration also came from how frustrating it was to control with the analog stick, and me not having a good controller with a dpad to play. like more than half the deaths came from the controls not doing what i wanted them to do.
Didn't play any of these, have Hollow Knight in my steam library, better jump in
Those streamers and their heated gaming moments are so lucky to have you. Truly a great ally.
I just added 3 games to my wishlist and am now considering buying God of War sooner.
Thanks, Dark Souls.
Thanks, Dark Souls.
How far did you get? I find the story very affecting, if not a bit simple. Neat mechanics are added in each Chapter that really build the game and keep things fresh.this is where i am, so it's not like i hated the game, i obviously liked it and played it for quite a bit, and i'll probably go back and play some more. it's just that i was expecting something special, which never happened. part of my frustration also came from how frustrating it was to control with the analog stick, and me not having a good controller with a dpad to play. like more than half the deaths came from the controls not doing what i wanted them to do.
I definitely had some issues with using the Switch's control stick, but deaths come so fast and the reset is so seamless that it didn't really bother me most of the time until I got really late in the B-Sides and the screens could take 30+ seconds a piece.
Really surprised Monster Hunter was on the list. I really didn't get the impression that he enjoyed it from his video he did on it.
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i finished it, you can see in that picture i posted, did a good amount of post-game stuff too
it's amazing. probably the best metroidvania ever made.
Sure, if wanting a thread to stay on the topic it was created for, per forum rules, make dunk lucky to have me, glad to help.
My work blocks most image hosting sites so I couldn't see it. Cool. Different tastes.
It's out soon on Switch but I usually think procedurally generated games just don't work (Into The Breach being the exception but it's not your typical procedurally generated content, it's actually hand-crafted). I know the developer got a job at Nintendo Japan, so that's a good sign mechanically but I don't know, it seems the game will grow old fast.
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yeah, way too many people love the game for me to be able to say objectively it's not amazing. i know i'm in the minority here.
He really sold me on Monolith, Enter the Gungeon and Zeroranger.
The Super Mario Bros 2 bit was disappointing though.
Calling out a Youtubers use of homophobic and racial slurs in a thread about their content is NOT off-topic or a derail. The mods have mentioned this in such a thread in the past. Stop trying to bury this shit just because you like the person and their content.
Can you link to an example? I'd like to see their official stance on coming into threads and telling people to stop watching that trash.
It was a couple months ago so forgive me that I can't remember the exact thread. I'll contact a mod and ask if they remember and I can get a link to the mod post.
I can only speak from experience, but I (likely) have more hours in Downwell than I do in The Witcher 3. It's incredibly addictive. There is a flow when playing it that, dare I say, is better than Sonic the Hedgehog
I will say that I think procedurally generated games are a dime-a-dozen, but Downwell is so damn good and is the exception to the rule.
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which platform do you play it on? i want to get it on switch but i kinda think i should get it on my phone.
Curious to know what his thoughts are on The Messenger. It seems like it would be right up his alley.
His top 10 lists are always interesting because he plays an absurd amount of games each year and there's always something that flies under the radar.
EXCEPT FOR THE KING OF COURSE SUPER MARIO BROS 2
His top 10 lists are always interesting because he plays an absurd amount of games each year and there's always something that flies under the radar.
EXCEPT FOR THE KING OF COURSE SUPER MARIO BROS 2
I have it on my phone. One of the larger sized phones, so it plays even better. It's great if you're sitting on public transit, but it's definitely not a one-handed game.
I also have it on PC, although I rarely play it. Seems like kind of a waste on PC, because a chunk of the screen is taken up by these borders, so it doesn't really maximize screen space like it does on mobile.
And despite me not needing it, I might even get it on the Switch.
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looks like the kind of game that's best suited to a phone, to play a few minutes anytime you're bored. i think i'll get it there.
I might try it if it's cheap enough. Out of curiosity, what's your Top 5 procedurally generated games?
His review was very critical of the gameplay, even though he loved the writing up to a point.
Interestingly, he gave GoW a 4/5, so he didn't feel he had played a 5/5 game this year. I find that to be rather refreshing for someone to find their favorite game in a year to be really good rather than declaring it a masterpiece simply because.
Or he could have changed his mind after some more time with it, just like he did with Uncharted 4.
An excellent choice!
Hmm... well, I don't play a lot of them; they're not really my thing. However, there are a few that stand out.
In order of favourite to 5th favourite, for the most part:
- The Binding of Isaac. So many bosses, enemies, upgrades, levels... I have triple-dipped on this game, at least.
- Spelunky. The one that started a roguelike revolution. Feels like a living, breathing world where hazards can hurt you as well as enemies, with a lot of stuff you can do on the way to your objective.
- Downwell. I mean, I've been saying it, but I'll say it again. It inscentivises movement, so you'll constantly be on the way down (well) if you want gems/money. There are different modes or "Styles" you can unlock (more health and less upgrades, for example) and changing your weapon is a crucial decision every single time. Love it.
- Risk of Rain. Have not gotten very far in this at all (still only have one character) but I like roaming around, looking for stuff to find and things to kill.
- Rogue Legacy. Neat game, think randomizing your class after every death is kind of annoying, but that's just me.
How much more of a change is going to happen for a game he already liked a lot? He didn't criticize it much to begin with.
Damn, I feel like I should play Celeste but I feel capped out of 2D Side Scrollers this year.
It's between Hollow Knight, Celeste or Dead Cells. I'll only play one.
edit: I'll only play one right NOW, probably get to the others down the line in the future...
Also, Yay God of War!
It's between Hollow Knight, Celeste or Dead Cells. I'll only play one.
edit: I'll only play one right NOW, probably get to the others down the line in the future...
Also, Yay God of War!
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if it's between those three, go with hollow knight for sure. it's a better game than celeste (i haven't played dead cells but it's most likely better than that too), and depending on how much you end up liking the game and how much of a completionist you are, it's an amazing 30 to 60 hour experience.
Hrmm, I've heard that multiple times. Definitely has peaked my interest, thanks for your suggestion (don't mean to derail this thread!). The Hollow Knight art style also looks the most interesting to me, so I'm definitely going to give it a shot.
When he does his actual reviews he's one of the best there is at getting across why he thinks a game is great. Just watch his Sonic Mania review for an example of how good a reviewer he is.
I don't like him as much as I used to, but he knows his games. He probably didn't play Monster Boy and the cursed Kingdom yet, because I can't imagine him not loving that game.
Dunkey imo has the most competent taste in video games in the industry, it's very clear he knows what he's talking about.
I've played and beaten all 3 of those, they're all great and you can't go wrong with any of them but personally Hollow Knight is just on another level so I say go with that.
The ZeroRanger music sounds amazing indeed. I believe Dunkey was also one of the first bigger youtubers who promoted Hollow Knight a bit.
I hope you feel better about yourself now.
First final boss, kind of a weird expression. Most of the game isn't that brutal.
