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Current MetaCritic Score: 67
https://www.metacritic.com/game/phantom-fury/
Continuing my playthrough today and just about to get on the train (part of which formed the disastrous demo from last year). I kind of want to revisit the demo to see specifically how it has changed, but at the same time I kind of never want to see that demo again. It was rough, man.
Really interested in seeing what their patch / support plans are for the game. There's some obvious polish that's missing (AOE attacks from the enemies can travel through walls) while other issues are fundamental problems in the design (such as level flow and signposting). One gated progression mechanic I don't really enjoy is encountering a locked door, then needing to go around to a window of the room to shoot the lock off. The idea of it is fine, but the locks themselves don't stand out enough and can be a bit far from the window, so it's easy to waste a ton of time looking for other ways in before realizing that mess of brown pixels needs to be blasted.
I took a peek at the Steam reviews and pretty much all of the ones I saw focused on nitpicking the first level and then announcing that they were getting a refund. Things like how you interact with the ladders, the audio quality of Shelly's voice, the storyline, etc. Honestly, I think that's just some weak ass grasping at straws and ignores the problems the game actually has. It's one of those weak 7/10s for me that I think might wind up a strong 6/10 when all is said and done. I love that they angled for a 12-15hr campaign, but I really wish they'd cut it down a bit and focused on polishing what they had more. Half Life is 6-8hrs, from crying out loud.
Also, I kind of hate the checkpoint system since it means I can't just save and quit, so I've been exclusively playing on the Steam Deck just for the ability to suspend the game when I need to tend to real life. I have little hope or expectations of them correcting that in a patch, but it has happened before (like when the save system was fixed in Alien vs Predator).
Finally, I think this is the first game I've played with a 240p Test Suite reference in it and I appreciate that
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https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/apple-reportedly-slashes-vision-pro-headset-production-and-cancels-updated-headset-as-sales-tank-in-the-us/
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Imgur won't even upload the monstrosity I forced the poor lady to create while panic-ordering :(
(This is probably why I find Overcooked insanely stressful.)
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I dunno how much I have left. I have no sense for where things are in the world either. But the moment to moment combat is really great.
I like the simpler character development (just health, posture, attack power) rather than the more complex stat system of Elden Ring. In ER I didn’t like that there were so many stats to try to optimize between which funnel you into different weapons and playstyles, making experimentation more expensive. I like that Sekiro is very hard, but also you don’t seem to be able to paint yourself into a corner with skill points being misallocated so from wherever you are in the skill tree you can always just git gud to finish a fight. BTW, a jumping ichimonji (overhead chop) combat art is clutch.
What was your favorite fight in Sekiro?
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https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/nintendo/nintendo-issues-takedowns-against-20-years-of-garrys-mod-content-devs-ask-for-your-help-by-deleting-your-nintendo-related-uploads-and-never-uploading-them-again/
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Literally co op Untiled Goose Game. I'd chase em away with a broom if I wasn't so sure that they'd lock me in the garage. Guess they can stay as long as they don't start ringing bells and stuff.
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My wife gets a quote from an alarm company. $50 month. 3 year contract.
Insurance discount: $50 for the year.
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9PM ET on the #Shackbattles Discord channel https://discord.com/channels/81835925105020928/662519973981454356
If you have questions: https://www.shacknews.com/cortex/article/990/wreckfest-wednesday-shackbattle-faq
If you don’t have it — https://isthereanydeal.com/game/wreckfest/info/
Let’s rub and race like it’s going out of style!
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/459840/Monster_Bash_HD/
Too bad about the $10 price. It would be a no brainer for $5. Loved this game as a kid.
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The OT dam is broken edition
Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs
Series tied 1-1
7 ET ESPN NESN
Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars
Mark Stone leads 1-0
9:30 ET ESPN BSSW SCRIPPS
LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers
EDM leads 1-0
10 ET TBS MAX BSW
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NINTENDO gamers!
PS4/5 aficionados!
I want to own a physical copy of MLB THE SHOW: 24**, but the platform I usually buy on (PS4) is digital only.
Question / thoughts
In Reply...
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I wanna get one and pay a person to install it. I have no desire to mess around with wires and installing it. Anyone done this - hire a local electrician or hvac person I suppose?
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Can't stop doing the wenis: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GmTsgvQVtpM
I don't know how I missed Trapp's skeptical reaction when they called the first 2 minute hold, he's got the biggest fucking smirk going.
I thought they would run out of ideas eventually, but this season has been really good so far. It's gonna be hard to top the bingo one before this, tho. That was brilliant.
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I got a 15 Pro last month and toggled that setting on. Since I WFH never really an issue.
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The waiting begins
https://www.gamesradar.com/severance-season-2-wraps-filming/
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I started using firefox more after seeing lots of post about. I must say I am impressed with the basic features and clean interface.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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THAT FUCKER GOT RIPPED
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It's a great game and all, but I forgot how completely shitty the control feel was on it. It's nearly impossible to aim because it takes so long for the weapon to swing into place. It was done on purpose to give the weapons a feeling of heft, but it makes it almost unplayable for me.
I don't think games do that anymore, thank God. It's frustrating as hell to not be able to aim with any precision, especially for someone like me who loves to snipe.
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What a sweet little idea/vibe. Cute balance between busywork and actual emotionally based immersion puzzles (I loved moving in with your boyfriend and getting a trophy for organizing his sock drawer so you can have a drawer of your own.
I have one question, though: does this game feel weird to play as a guy? Like always with the bra drawer!! That’s so familiar and prosaic for a gal, it creates a super cozy comfortable vibe. But laying out all your bras as a guy???? How odd is that?
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Out of curiosity I was looking at cars on this site and decided to see what it would offer me for my 2015 Honda Fit with 107k miles.
Kelly Blue Book is $6 to $8k, they sell for like $13k or so give or take.
Carvan's offer - $3,400
TL:DR: fuck this website
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/23/technology/general-motors-spying-driver-data-consent.html
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so Ashlands is the next biome that's being released/worked on and it just hit the public beta Monday (?) of this week... which means it's final iteration is very close at hand.
I'm not going to bother posting all the youtube links, but just go to youtube and put in valheim ashlands and you'll see a buttload of new videos as of this week going over new shit - weapons, building, gameplay, mobs, etc..
BUT as with the rest of the game you must kill the queen from Mistlands to be able to get some of the new recipes and specifically there's a crafting table item she drops that is necessary to build the new stuff in Ashlands. I have yet to find/kill her myself as I got supremely bored/frustrated with Mistlands about a month in but I'm now searching for her again.
soooo yeah, I think a bunch of you guys have given up on the game, but Ashlands looks like fun.. and they're finally allowing transportation of metals with a new all stone portal so I'm excited about that. no more world shifting to get stuff where you want to go.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=valheim+ashlands
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