Some people have near vagina bones-level complaints whenever a new Resident Evil thing gets announced anymore, I really don't get it. Jill looks fantastic.
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Some people have near vagina bones-level complaints whenever a new Resident Evil thing gets announced anymore, I really don't get it. Jill looks fantastic.
Jill looks great! I mean, shit, I'm almost half-considering getting the dumb, overpriced collector's edition for that statue.
It's okay to not like character designs, but there's a weird specificity to some of these complaints that bounce between forumites being hyper-aware of stuff from a game that came out literally 20 years ago and straight-up "this is not the thing I used to jerk off to" territory.
I think the teeth tweet made it to the frontpage of reddit. Can't wait for years of tooth based memes.
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i mean all resident evil characters have is their designs, none of them really has all that much depth
i signed up and bought a python course on udemy... gonna try to learn some new shit so i can get out of the IT industry
Any game that let's you roll around with a sabertooth tiger is at least an 8.8/10
the new place was just to get out of my last shit company. i still am planning on getting out of the industry. want something more self starting with higher potential wage.
ket GotY 2019 list
1) Control
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It's rare for me to be excited for a game's DLC so the fact that Control's DLC is one of my most anticipated 2020 games is a testament to how great this game is. I loved nearly everything in Control.
The story was great, the combat felt fantastic, The Oldest House was one of the best settings I've ever played in, and I really clicked with this game's style and tone.
2) RE2 Remake
I don't think it's hyperbolic to say that the RE2 remake will end up saving the Resident Evil series. It took Capcom over a decade to find a way to make a 3rd person over-the-shoulder (OTS) Resident Evil work as a survival horror game and with RE2 remake they finally did it.
While RE7 was praised as a return to form, there were some fans who didnt like the FPS gameplay. Now, the series has two equally viable ways (FPS & OTS) to make survival horror RE games and that's great!
3) Hitman 2
Hitman 2 is one of the best games ever made due to its creative, emergent gameplay. It's a goofy, muderous playground that's filled to the brim with possibilities. If there's a stupid, over-the top way to ice a target that you've thought off then it's usually possible to pull that off in this game. The story isn't memorable but the level design and comedic open-ended gameplay makes Hitman 2 a game I'll return to for years to come.
4) Metro Exodus
I played the first two Metro games and came away kinda underwhelmed by both of them. They were fine games but I didn't love them.
However, I feel in love with Metro Exodus. It's one of the most immersive games I've ever played due to how it gamifies its upkeep mechanics (from charging our flashlight to changing your gasmask filters). I surprisingly ended up liking the story as well. It's not perfect but it's close.
5) A Plague Tale: Innocence
When A Plague Tale was first revealed at E3 2018, it came across as a budget The Last of Us clone with rough voice acting and overwrought dialogue. So, when it came out back in May, I was surprised at how well it was reviewing and the gameplay looked like an intriguing mix of stealth & puzzles.
I bought the game while it was on sale and I was genuinely impressed at how well so much of this game worked. The story, the characters, and the worldbuilding were all so well done and the gameplay was more engaging than I was expecting.
6) Star Wars JFO
Much like A Plague Tale, Jedi Fallen Order didn't leave me with a great first impression. Setting yet another piece of Star Wars media between Episode 3 & Episode 4 came across as played out and the protagonist, Cal Kestis, seemed bland.
Thankfully, the actual game (technical issues aside) ended up impressing me considerably. The Metroidvania design and engaging Sekiro-style combat made playing this game a fun, adventurous experience. Despite my reservations with the setting, the story and characters have proved to be compelling so far. I can't wait for a sequel!
7) AC Odyssey
I loved AC Origins but Odyssey looked like an Ancient Greece reskin with some new combat additions. I still ended up buying the game last October but Red Dead Redemption 2 swept me away so I eventually decided to uninstall the (at the time) unremarkable Odyssey to focus on Red Dead.
Earlier this year, I reinstalled Odyssey and had a blast as Kassandra, fearsome warrior and local dumbass. Though the combat is a bit too damage-spongey, Kassandra, the quest & dialogue system, and the fun island hopping were all elements that carried this game for me.
8) RDR2
Even after three and a half playthroughs, Red Dead 2 is still the most immersive open world game I've ever played. You can really live in that world and the story & characters are the among the best I've ever seen in any media.
Though I have issues with the gameplay, it's that gang, the world, and the story that's kept me coming back more than a year after the game came out.
9) Death Stranding
Death Stranding is a game that I should've been bored with but whenever I boot up the game I have to pull myself away from it after a few hours because I really, really love making deliveries. I love walking around, I love climbing up mountains, and I love the unique atmosphere of the game's open world.
That said, the story is pretty bad and the characters are mostly underdeveloped. The game kept trying to sell me on these emotional moments that didn't feel earned at all. And don't get me started on the boring BTs and bland gunplay. Also, the MULES were an interesting monkey wrench in my delivery routes though only occasionally.
Death Stranding is one of the most unique games I've ever played but it's also one of the most flawed. I'm glad the game exists however I couldn't recommend it to someone without a whole lot of caveats.
10) Life is Strange 2
I didn't like how long the gaps were between Life is Strange 2's episodes but, despite the lengthy waits, the story kept me enthralled all year. It would be months since I installed the game after playing an episode but whenever a new one came out I would always set aside time to play that episode.
I don't think this game's story is perfect but I think it resonated with me more than LiS 1's story. I cared about Sean & Daniel (along with all the friends they made during their journey) and the finale to their story tops LiS 1's finale by a mile.
1) Control
It's rare for me to be excited for a game's DLC so the fact that Control's DLC is one of my most anticipated 2020 games is a testament to how great this game is. I loved nearly everything in Control.
The story was great, the combat felt fantastic, The Oldest House was one of the best settings I've ever played in, and I really clicked with this game's style and tone.
2) RE2 Remake
I don't think it's hyperbolic to say that the RE2 remake will end up saving the Resident Evil series. It took Capcom over a decade to find a way to make a 3rd person over-the-shoulder (OTS) Resident Evil work as a survival horror game and with RE2 remake they finally did it.
While RE7 was praised as a return to form, there were some fans who didnt like the FPS gameplay. Now, the series has two equally viable ways (FPS & OTS) to make survival horror RE games and that's great!
3) Hitman 2
Hitman 2 is one of the best games ever made due to its creative, emergent gameplay. It's a goofy, muderous playground that's filled to the brim with possibilities. If there's a stupid, over-the top way to ice a target that you've thought off then it's usually possible to pull that off in this game. The story isn't memorable but the level design and comedic open-ended gameplay makes Hitman 2 a game I'll return to for years to come.
4) Metro Exodus
I played the first two Metro games and came away kinda underwhelmed by both of them. They were fine games but I didn't love them.
However, I feel in love with Metro Exodus. It's one of the most immersive games I've ever played due to how it gamifies its upkeep mechanics (from charging our flashlight to changing your gasmask filters). I surprisingly ended up liking the story as well. It's not perfect but it's close.
5) A Plague Tale: Innocence
When A Plague Tale was first revealed at E3 2018, it came across as a budget The Last of Us clone with rough voice acting and overwrought dialogue. So, when it came out back in May, I was surprised at how well it was reviewing and the gameplay looked like an intriguing mix of stealth & puzzles.
I bought the game while it was on sale and I was genuinely impressed at how well so much of this game worked. The story, the characters, and the worldbuilding were all so well done and the gameplay was more engaging than I was expecting.
6) Star Wars JFO
Much like A Plague Tale, Jedi Fallen Order didn't leave me with a great first impression. Setting yet another piece of Star Wars media between Episode 3 & Episode 4 came across as played out and the protagonist, Cal Kestis, seemed bland.
Thankfully, the actual game (technical issues aside) ended up impressing me considerably. The Metroidvania design and engaging Sekiro-style combat made playing this game a fun, adventurous experience. Despite my reservations with the setting, the story and characters have proved to be compelling so far. I can't wait for a sequel!
7) AC Odyssey
I loved AC Origins but Odyssey looked like an Ancient Greece reskin with some new combat additions. I still ended up buying the game last October but Red Dead Redemption 2 swept me away so I eventually decided to uninstall the (at the time) unremarkable Odyssey to focus on Red Dead.
Earlier this year, I reinstalled Odyssey and had a blast as Kassandra, fearsome warrior and local dumbass. Though the combat is a bit too damage-spongey, Kassandra, the quest & dialogue system, and the fun island hopping were all elements that carried this game for me.
8) RDR2
Even after three and a half playthroughs, Red Dead 2 is still the most immersive open world game I've ever played. You can really live in that world and the story & characters are the among the best I've ever seen in any media.
Though I have issues with the gameplay, it's that gang, the world, and the story that's kept me coming back more than a year after the game came out.
9) Death Stranding
Death Stranding is a game that I should've been bored with but whenever I boot up the game I have to pull myself away from it after a few hours because I really, really love making deliveries. I love walking around, I love climbing up mountains, and I love the unique atmosphere of the game's open world.
That said, the story is pretty bad and the characters are mostly underdeveloped. The game kept trying to sell me on these emotional moments that didn't feel earned at all. And don't get me started on the boring BTs and bland gunplay. Also, the MULES were an interesting monkey wrench in my delivery routes though only occasionally.
Death Stranding is one of the most unique games I've ever played but it's also one of the most flawed. I'm glad the game exists however I couldn't recommend it to someone without a whole lot of caveats.
10) Life is Strange 2
I didn't like how long the gaps were between Life is Strange 2's episodes but, despite the lengthy waits, the story kept me enthralled all year. It would be months since I installed the game after playing an episode but whenever a new one came out I would always set aside time to play that episode.
I don't think this game's story is perfect but I think it resonated with me more than LiS 1's story. I cared about Sean & Daniel (along with all the friends they made during their journey) and the finale to their story tops LiS 1's finale by a mile.
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I honestly felt the story in Hitman 2 was really enjoyable and captivating. It made me care about it, the characters and all the possible outcomes, when the same type that most espionage secret society stories, just bore me to tears
America was separated to the "bread", and the "filling". We were "deconstructed", and I was destined to be the "press", but unfortunately I couldn't gather america's "crust".
Glad you liked it! I really loved the sequence where you get your gun back. By that point my character was maxed on Empathy, so me and Titus ended up having a conversation about the woman and it was really touching. It felt so good to get back at that asshole Evrart, especially since he effectively wanted you to hurt the woman. And nope, I don't believe so - you can't stop some of the Hardy boys from dying. The last check to get out of the way of the bullet is also an "Impossible" check, so it can't be passed even with a perfect roll.
she tells you about her own inland empire
I played through Uncharted 4 for the first time just
la-mulana remake is my old game of the forever but also i played it a ton earlier this year while doing some speedrunning
realistically the game i played most that was old this year was one piece pirate warriors 3, which is a very good one of those and made me slightly interested in one piece
there was also ffx remaster because i made the effort to get the platinum this year for whatever reason
wow classic would be my old game of the year but blizzard ruined all the fun i was having by being turds
my top 10 will probably finalize something like this:
top section: games i actually have opinions about
1. outer wilds
2. slay the spire
3. sekiro
4. pokemon shield
5. dragon quest builders 2
6. the touryst
middle section: games i haven't put a ton of time into but i feel good things about regardless
7. noita
8. baba is you
9. islanders
bottom section: games i haven't played much of at all
10. luigi's mansion 3
hon mention super mario maker 2
realistically the game i played most that was old this year was one piece pirate warriors 3, which is a very good one of those and made me slightly interested in one piece
there was also ffx remaster because i made the effort to get the platinum this year for whatever reason
wow classic would be my old game of the year but blizzard ruined all the fun i was having by being turds
my top 10 will probably finalize something like this:
top section: games i actually have opinions about
1. outer wilds
2. slay the spire
3. sekiro
4. pokemon shield
5. dragon quest builders 2
6. the touryst
middle section: games i haven't put a ton of time into but i feel good things about regardless
7. noita
8. baba is you
9. islanders
bottom section: games i haven't played much of at all
10. luigi's mansion 3
hon mention super mario maker 2
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i really liked sekiro since it's the only from soft game I've ever had actual fun with but I couldn't finish it because I borrowed it from a friend. The combat is better than Jedi Fallen Order's though!
I put a few dozen hours more into Breath of the Wild early this year when I was going through a period of serious depression and it was basically the only thing I could muster any enjoyment for, so that's old game of the year I guess
the cutscene where it's like 4 illuminati meeting in a secret facility on a building suspended between three mountains being creepy and then the cutscene ends and it's apparent that all four were holograms is *chefs kiss* art
i should play those new maps sometime
Something I don't think I've seen on any GOTY list is Indivisible. Did people end up not liking it much?
Kenshi, but it came out December last year I think so it barely counts, so... Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen on Switch.
i thought indivisible looked cool while it was being made but that was like 4 years ago and then watching the gameplay i just wasn't interested, so i didn't try it
Battletech, it was a game I didn't get around to until January and it would have easily been my number 1 of last year if I had played it at the time I made my list. It's like XCOM with mechs and even more customization.
I don't think I'm going to finish anything else before the year is up so this is my list (these are games I personally beat this year):
- Apex Legends
- Judgement
- Persona 5
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
- Sekiro
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
- Thumper (in VR)
- Beat Saber
- Resident Evil 2
- SteamWorld Dig 2
- Guacamelee 2
- Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
- Astro Bot
- 428: Shibuya Scramble
- Catherine
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- Borderlands 3
- Death Stranding
- Outer Wilds
- Outer Worlds
- Hollow Knight
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You know I replaced my OG Pixel XL with the 3A XL and honestly it's slower and worse in a lot of ways.
Game's unfortunately kind of a mess. I "like" it but it's a really hard recommendation for now.
Multiple characters felt unfinished (straight up no super move, one of them used your meter and stood still doing nothing), the RPG elements are barely there and really out of whack. Like you go from in the early game doing single to double digit numbers, and the game after a single transition hits a weird point where you're now in the thousands and it goes from there out of nowhere. Damage scaling on certain things were broken, like a random enemy in a late game area if it got the chance to attack one shot every single character when nothing else in the game is like that, Phoebe (grapple character) got 1 damage added to her throw per level up so it becomes terrible later on as attacks should get hundreds of thousands of damage added with how the HP ramps up, things like that kinda all over the place.
It sounds like Lab Zero is going to do the Skullgirls thing of updating the hell out of the game, adding playable characters that were missing, and rebalancing the entire back half. But...this is a completely different kind of game so instead of feeling like something I want to check out again later, it left me with a sour taste in my mouth.
It looks great and has some cool ideas and good feeling mechanics, but it doesn't really come together as is, and since they're updating it anyway people might as well wait for that all to hit first.
Huh, interesting. I've gotta say, the OG is holding up pretty well, performance-wise--there was a period where the share sheet became unusably slow and buggy, but the Android 10 update completely fixed that. Truth be told, I don't think I've ever been this happy with a phone after over three years of ownership before.
I'd still like a new phone, but honestly, I've got no idea what I'd get to replace it, even if I had the money. The new Pixels seem to kinda suck, so they're out, but I've been using Google phones since the Galaxy Nexus back in 2011 so I'm at a bit of a loss as to where to go next.
maybe lab zero should like, make a game where they dont have to do very involved artwork and animations for 20+ different characters and simplify out a bit
Yeah they 10000% broke their backs on this.
It's kinda crazy how many hub areas there are that all have completely different, detailed NPCs that have a small animation loop. I'm guessing that was a backer reward but there's gotta be hundreds of NPCs like that.
My objective and correct personal games of the year (revised):
but they all seem like potential top 8 material.
I liked what I played of Baba is You and Indivisible but I bounced of them early and was distracted by other things so it feels unfair to rate them.
I'l probably check out Kindgom Hearts 3 once the dlc drops and get to Hitman, Controll, Disco Elyseum (thanks Ben) and Death Stranding eventually,
but none of them are that big of a priority.
Edit: Yeah and i'l most likely get Hades when it releases on consoles.
- A Short Hike (play it!)
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Outer Wilds (New)
- Pokémon Sword
- Astral Chain
- Judgement
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (didn't remember it while writing the previous list)
- Katana Zero
- Devil May Cry 5
- AI: The Somnium Files (ditto)
but they all seem like potential top 8 material.
I liked what I played of Baba is You and Indivisible but I bounced of them early and was distracted by other things so it feels unfair to rate them.
I'l probably check out Kindgom Hearts 3 once the dlc drops and get to Hitman, Controll, Disco Elyseum (thanks Ben) and Death Stranding eventually,
but none of them are that big of a priority.
Edit: Yeah and i'l most likely get Hades when it releases on consoles.
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Blitzmas 2019: Best of June
Me to myself: Alright I'm burned out on Yakuza, no more.
Foolish mortal.
JUDGMENT fucking rocks. Yes, it's a Ryu Ga Gatoku game. But Yakuza it is not. Judgment is a noir detective game with the RGG engine fueling it. You play Yagami, a former disgraced young lawyer now turned private investigator. Along with your cohort Kaito you go around Kamoroucho solving mysteries and helping rid the town of perverts. Along the way a sinister serial killer is killing off members of the Kyorei clan as a clan war has erupted. Through its excellent main story line and hilarious at times side missions Judgment never gets old or repetitive though the combat is a lot of jabbing and kicking.
Hilarious writing, a fun investigation system and colorful characters make Judgment an absolute delight offering much content. Take on side jobs, date women you connect with, drone races, find stray cats in every investigation for an achievement! I loved Judgment and will recommend it to anyone looking for one of the best games of 2019.
JUDGMENT FUCKING RULES
Me to myself: Alright I'm burned out on Yakuza, no more.
Foolish mortal.
JUDGMENT fucking rocks. Yes, it's a Ryu Ga Gatoku game. But Yakuza it is not. Judgment is a noir detective game with the RGG engine fueling it. You play Yagami, a former disgraced young lawyer now turned private investigator. Along with your cohort Kaito you go around Kamoroucho solving mysteries and helping rid the town of perverts. Along the way a sinister serial killer is killing off members of the Kyorei clan as a clan war has erupted. Through its excellent main story line and hilarious at times side missions Judgment never gets old or repetitive though the combat is a lot of jabbing and kicking.
Hilarious writing, a fun investigation system and colorful characters make Judgment an absolute delight offering much content. Take on side jobs, date women you connect with, drone races, find stray cats in every investigation for an achievement! I loved Judgment and will recommend it to anyone looking for one of the best games of 2019.
JUDGMENT FUCKING RULES
My goty list this year is:
Video games! All of them are special. Except the racist ones and/or those made by bigots.
Video games! All of them are special. Except the racist ones and/or those made by bigots.
This is my issue as well. I went with the 3a because I don't think I can use an Android phone that isn't completely stock, plus I'm on Google Fi and their selection is limited. Let's hope the Pixel 5 or 4a is solid.
It would have been my number 1, but Apex just kept improving and it hasn't let up.
Boneworks VRodeo when?
Guess I should take the fact I won the giveaway for the switch credit as a sign i should post more (Thanks Blitzrules240 !), real interested to see what GOTY looks like this year. Not just for their picks, but how they set it up/change even from last year.
Congrats to ArbitraryWater Anth0ny and Will The Thrill for winning the first Blitzmas giveaway, enjoy your spending cash and happy holidays!
Sekiro really is just better in like every conceivable way (except graphically). kind of wild both those games got released this year
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