Community MetaSteam | February 2025 - Dragon Pirates of the Bohemian Wilds
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I would say the opposite, they should talk more shit so everyone can see who they are without any doubt. We are in for a very rough time so it would be nice to know exactly who the enemies of democracy are.
Just so everyone knows the GOTY for 2025 dropped their demo out of the blue:
This one is very much a The Movies clone...
I tried it out but ended up refunding it. Had quite a few bugs and overall didn't really have the charm of The Movies. Is a good effort though for a small dev.
You should really stop chasing AAA nonsense like Final Fantasy and open yourself up to interesting, smaller titles more. (I wanted to write "indie" there, but not really applicable when Obsidian is a Microsoft first party).
And while I agree that Durance is a highlight, I loved many of its other characters, like Aloth and Eder.
I mean, I kinda quit that one. I think the setting of "evil won" just isn't super interesting to me personally. I believe coming from PoE (I had finished PoE2 a bit earlier, I think), it also just felt overall a lot less refined.Tyranny neglected once again...
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I told myself I wouldn't buy EA for Avowed, but I had a shitty, stressful week and I have Monday off and I want to play it now.
I love Eder. He is up there with Garrus as best-bro in videogames.
There is nothing interesting about pentiment or I would have played it. I didn't become an obsidian fan to play things like grounded or pentiment. Avowed is closer to what I expect from them but next time they have to make it good instead lol.
Only OGs know this feel.
I tried the Elden Ring Network Test. I only played the original game so far.
I thought the new game was cool. Definitely very different than other Fromsoft games.
I hope you all get to try it at some point
I thought the new game was cool. Definitely very different than other Fromsoft games.
I hope you all get to try it at some point
There is also Blockbuster Inc — its got lower Steam review scores than Movies Tycoon, however... but at least the Lets game it out video was fun
Finished Daybreak 2 Prologue, and really liking the gimmick for this one. Falcom basically turned it into something like 999, complete with timeline UI to jump around when you hit a "dead end".
And finally Falcom made this one into a proper JRPG where you can fish. Still hard to believe they actually shipped a Trails game without this critical feature. Smh
And finally Falcom made this one into a proper JRPG where you can fish. Still hard to believe they actually shipped a Trails game without this critical feature. Smh
Wait, what, you couldn't fish in Daybreak 1?
What the everloving fuck?!
Since the above apparently requires RealRTCW I delved into that as well for the first time (the game was fun to replay vanilla so I didn't care) and it improves the game in tangible yet fitting and tasteful ways. The optional hub visit inbetween campaign chapters (not after every level) is quite cool. It just got a new update:
RealRTCW - RealRTCW 5.1 - Onslaught Begins! - Steam News
Have you ever wondered if you can survive the onslaught?
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Not sure how reliable this is, but Marc Laidlaw said that Viktor Antonov (art director behind Half-Life 2 and Dishonored) died:
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Viktor was actually involved in a lot of games beyond Half-Life and Dishonored. He worked on Wolfenstein: The New Order, Kingpink, Redneck Rampage, etc.
Also, he was co-leading a new studio that was working on a game since 2022:
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According to a recent social media post by Marc Laidlaw, ...
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Also, he was co-leading a new studio that was working on a game since 2022:
Eschatology Entertainment
Game developers on a quest to create a new generation of immersive hardcore shooters set in a unique apocalyptic world.
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RIP Legend, made some of the most imaginative worlds in gaming.Not sure how reliable this is, but Marc Laidlaw said that Viktor Antonov (art director behind Half-Life 2 and Dishonored) died:
Viktor was actually involved in a lot of games beyond Half-Life and Dishonored. He worked on Wolfenstein: The New Order, Kingpink, Redneck Rampage, etc.According to a recent social media post by Marc Laidlaw, ...
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Also, he was co-leading a new studio that was working on a game since 2022:
Eschatology Entertainment
Game developers on a quest to create a new generation of immersive hardcore shooters set in a unique apocalyptic world.
I remember seeing him in the HL2 documentary just a few months back. 53 is way too early. Rest in peace.Not sure how reliable this is, but Marc Laidlaw said that Viktor Antonov (art director behind Half-Life 2 and Dishonored) died:
Viktor was actually involved in a lot of games beyond Half-Life and Dishonored. He worked on Wolfenstein: The New Order, Kingpink, Redneck Rampage, etc.According to a recent social media post by Marc Laidlaw, ...
Post by LambdaGeneration on LambdaGeneration
Also, he was co-leading a new studio that was working on a game since 2022:
Eschatology Entertainment
Game developers on a quest to create a new generation of immersive hardcore shooters set in a unique apocalyptic world.
Discussion - What are you currently playing? (Week 8 of 2025)
New week, new thread! What are you playing? I started re-playing Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare since I craved for shooty-shooty-bang-bang games. It's my third playthrough of the game and I have already reached the final mission. I haven't played many COD games after AW (only Infinite Warfare...
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Daybreak 1 was their first game on their new in-house engine.
You can really tell that they had to cut a lot of non-essentials to get it out in time (which are now being reintroduced over the subsequent games).
It's particularly obvious when you go directly from Reverie (the last game of a massive series on more or less the same tech stack, with an absolutely huge amount of side content, minigames, etc.) to Daybreak 1.
I was able to finish 1 run of the Elden Ring Rouge like game
I can definitely see it being fun for some.
The difference this time is that we were able to actually get to the end and were able to beat the final boss for the night.
I can definitely see it being fun for some.
The difference this time is that we were able to actually get to the end and were able to beat the final boss for the night.
I bought Civilization VII yesterday and played 3 hours of it before going to bed. It's good, but a little buggy. As I went into the next age, the game throw me back into the main menu and gave me an error plus my game was not saved.
This person sounds like a fucking asshole.
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Which version of gamer gate are we up to now? Seems it keeps coming back over and over again
Just stop thinking of it as a JRPG, that helped me accept the lack of fishing in Daybreak 1
There's crimes against design and there's crimes against design.
The time loop mechanic is nothing new, but we're so starved for a shake-up, we eat it all up and asked for more.
But seriously, it's one of the best openers since Zero. I was afraid they'll come back to in medias res opener again.
Would make for a fun legal case if they could actually prove devs are paying money to creators to do hit pieces lol.
But I don't think it is possible to prove something unless creators themselves reveal contracts.
But really...big enough content creators don't need money to do hit pieces because the hit pieces themselves bring in views and money. This is just the vulture hot take business that modern day streaming is. Unfortunately.. its both entertaining and ugly.
There's a lot of attention on avowed right now as being a completely sauceless game but I've been playing a rpg on the other side of the genre lately that fits this definition perfectly...visions of mana.
I've played countless jrpgs over my life and this is certainly going to be one of them. There's nothing overly terrible about it (well, the dialogue is flirting with that line) but it does absolutely nothing noteworthy or memorable at all. This is the type of game where in a few years you completely forget it existed let alone that you played it.
I've played countless jrpgs over my life and this is certainly going to be one of them. There's nothing overly terrible about it (well, the dialogue is flirting with that line) but it does absolutely nothing noteworthy or memorable at all. This is the type of game where in a few years you completely forget it existed let alone that you played it.
If you collect the Twitch Prime code (GoG, #$%&, others....) check this thread. I got free copies of the basic versions of BG1, BG2 and Wasteland 1.
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For scatterbrained people like me, and those claim to have ADHD after watching lot of tiktok/instagram, use this audio when you're trying to concentrate at your work. I'm currently on job hunting and it is impossible to do anything (check websites, improve CV) without being instantly distracted...
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There absolutely is.
They made an entry in their franchise best known for local co-op and made it a singleplayer-only game.
This is a cross-post from the Backlog Blitz thread so I can help spread the word/remind people of Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Finished Dungeons of Hinterberg. I played it on Tough Mode and completed all the side content and achievements. Had I played this game last year, it would’ve most likely made it to my top games list.
I enjoyed the game from start to finish, and it’s overall a very pleasant experience, albeit a bit simple when it comes to puzzles. The dungeon puzzles are on the easier side, and the game never gets too complex with its puzzle design. However, each dungeon is unique and plays out differently. I also really like how the two sets of magical powers (which are used for puzzles and environmental problem-solving) are unique to each of the four worlds, which keeps the experience fresh. The art style is excellent, and the music largely fits the theme it’s going for, with some standout tracks.
Of course, there’s a bit more to the game than just the dungeons, and that’s where the lite-Persona-esque elements come into play. You basically have a relationship system where ranking up with each of the 16 individuals unlocks all kinds of perks that enhance Luisa’s combat prowess and the world around you. The writing is actually pretty decent, too!
If you're looking for a relaxing and pleasant game to play, I highly recommend this one.
Finished Dungeons of Hinterberg. I played it on Tough Mode and completed all the side content and achievements. Had I played this game last year, it would’ve most likely made it to my top games list.
I enjoyed the game from start to finish, and it’s overall a very pleasant experience, albeit a bit simple when it comes to puzzles. The dungeon puzzles are on the easier side, and the game never gets too complex with its puzzle design. However, each dungeon is unique and plays out differently. I also really like how the two sets of magical powers (which are used for puzzles and environmental problem-solving) are unique to each of the four worlds, which keeps the experience fresh. The art style is excellent, and the music largely fits the theme it’s going for, with some standout tracks.
Of course, there’s a bit more to the game than just the dungeons, and that’s where the lite-Persona-esque elements come into play. You basically have a relationship system where ranking up with each of the 16 individuals unlocks all kinds of perks that enhance Luisa’s combat prowess and the world around you. The writing is actually pretty decent, too!
If you're looking for a relaxing and pleasant game to play, I highly recommend this one.
This behind the scene video makes me emotional. From an individual project to one of the most anticipated games of the year. So much talent, emotion and passion were put into one single game. 5 years in the making.
Videogames are awesome. Expedition 33 proves it.
Videogames are awesome. Expedition 33 proves it.
I'm near the end of the first map and right now it's my frontrunner for GOTY (it's the only 2025 game I've played so far).
Wokeness wins again, chud tears is always a win!
Well at least I finally have something I can put in the + category.
Been MIA from here from a while as I've focused more on Switch and PS5 but my Steam Deck is getting more love these days
Also, I'm very lttp on this but I'm playing Death Stranding DC (PS5) right now and for a game that people seem to either love or hate I am ironically rather mixed on as I see why people like this game but also definitely why people hate it.
I'm about 8hrs in and still on Chapter 2 and I'm aware people say to wait until Chapter 3 so I'm reserving full judgment until then.
But right now if I had to give it a grade I'd say 7/10?
The intrigue of the story and the world-building is what's carrying me mostly right now, but that's kinda concerning in of itself as many wouldn't say that's one of the game's strengths, so I feel like I'm slightly waiting for the other shoe to drop in that regard.
The traversal stuff is the meat and potatoes of the game obviously and it's fine I don’t honestly have much to say about it (at least I went in knowing that unlike many seemed to on launch) but I can already see this getting repetitive or played out long before the end, that's my fear. Let's just see what Chapter 3 brings.
Besides that the game is surprisingly menu heavy and confusingly so too.
PS: Still can't help but be curious what DS2 will bring though, knowing Kojima it'll be something completely different again and not like DS1.
Also, I'm very lttp on this but I'm playing Death Stranding DC (PS5) right now and for a game that people seem to either love or hate I am ironically rather mixed on as I see why people like this game but also definitely why people hate it.
I'm about 8hrs in and still on Chapter 2 and I'm aware people say to wait until Chapter 3 so I'm reserving full judgment until then.
But right now if I had to give it a grade I'd say 7/10?
The intrigue of the story and the world-building is what's carrying me mostly right now, but that's kinda concerning in of itself as many wouldn't say that's one of the game's strengths, so I feel like I'm slightly waiting for the other shoe to drop in that regard.
The traversal stuff is the meat and potatoes of the game obviously and it's fine I don’t honestly have much to say about it (at least I went in knowing that unlike many seemed to on launch) but I can already see this getting repetitive or played out long before the end, that's my fear. Let's just see what Chapter 3 brings.
Besides that the game is surprisingly menu heavy and confusingly so too.
PS: Still can't help but be curious what DS2 will bring though, knowing Kojima it'll be something completely different again and not like DS1.
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Game is free to add to library until 23rd of Feb.
Been MIA from here from a while as I've focused more on Switch and PS5 but my Steam Deck is getting more love these days
Also, I'm very lttp on this but I'm playing Death Stranding DC (PS5) right now and for a game that people seem to either love or hate I am ironically rather mixed on as I see why people like this game but also definitely why people hate it.
I'm about 8hrs in and still on Chapter 2 and I'm aware people say to wait until Chapter 3 so I'm reserving full judgment until then.
But right now if I had to give it a grade I'd say 7/10?
The intrigue of the story and the world-building is what's carrying me mostly right now, but that's kinda concerning in of itself as many wouldn't say that's one of the game's strengths, so I feel like I'm slightly waiting for the other shoe to drop in that regard.
The traversal stuff is the meat and potatoes of the game obviously and it's fine (least I went in knowing that unlike many seemed to on launch) but I can already see this getting repetitive or played out long before the end, that's my fear. Let's just see what Chapter 3 brings.
PS: Still can't help but be curious what DS2 will bring though, knowing Kojima it'll be something completely different again and not like DS1.
Based on all the trailers it looks to be a big expansion on more of the same.
Kojima needs to improve the boss fights for sure tho. The first got too repetitive and bullet spongy. He needs to dig into the creativity from the MGS series but seeing how DS isn't about action heroes he is probably stuck in that world.
Even if he can't deliver something new we still get Delta this year. And MGS3 still to this day has the best lineup of boss fights in any game ever. imo.
Based on that insane 10 minute trailer a year ago it looks like more diverse environments as well as weather situations like landslides and flash floods.
Story's not going to make a damn bit of sense but they got me on board with troy baker cosplaying as the crow with a lightning bolt shooting guitar.