Well now, it's been quite some time since I asked a direct question to my readers. Here we are once again, as I open up the floor to you.
What have you been playing on Linux lately and what do you think about it?
Personally, I've been testing out Sudden Strike 4 which releases with day-1 Linux support tomorrow. I'm going to be livestreaming a preview of it in about 10 minutes on our Twitch channel. So far, so good and I will have more thorough thoughts on it at release! Remember to keep an eye on the sidebar, as it list the next livestream and this page where you can see our schedule.
I also decided to dive in at the deep end with The Long Dark story mode, but I have to say so far it seems quite disappointing. The story feels a little boring and some of the mechanics have been annoying me quite a lot. I've lost a few campfires that I desperately needed trying to go to the pause menu quickly, but instead it just stops making my campfire — annoying. I will have more thoughts to share when I've finished the first episode, the sandbox mode is great though.
Also, a shout out to the Putt-Putt games, as my son recently completed Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo in an hour, with very little help. He loves it, so if you have kids and they might like short adventure games I highly recommend the series. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
What have you been playing on Linux lately and what do you think about it?
Personally, I've been testing out Sudden Strike 4 which releases with day-1 Linux support tomorrow. I'm going to be livestreaming a preview of it in about 10 minutes on our Twitch channel. So far, so good and I will have more thorough thoughts on it at release! Remember to keep an eye on the sidebar, as it list the next livestream and this page where you can see our schedule.
I also decided to dive in at the deep end with The Long Dark story mode, but I have to say so far it seems quite disappointing. The story feels a little boring and some of the mechanics have been annoying me quite a lot. I've lost a few campfires that I desperately needed trying to go to the pause menu quickly, but instead it just stops making my campfire — annoying. I will have more thoughts to share when I've finished the first episode, the sandbox mode is great though.
Also, a shout out to the Putt-Putt games, as my son recently completed Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo in an hour, with very little help. He loves it, so if you have kids and they might like short adventure games I highly recommend the series. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Mostly Eve Online with the unofficial official launcher (that uses Wine), also:
-7 Days to Die
-CS:GO
-Pillars of Eternity expansions
-I would have been playing to Rocketbirds if crossplatform coop don't failed totally (and now I couldn't get a reimbursement as I tested after two weeks of bought it)
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-7 Days to Die
-CS:GO
-Pillars of Eternity expansions
-I would have been playing to Rocketbirds if crossplatform coop don't failed totally (and now I couldn't get a reimbursement as I tested after two weeks of bought it)
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Overlord (I had this in my library for ages, but finally decided to give it a go - and what a great game! 20 hours in and I'm nearing the end. The port has been completely stable, but keyboard and Steam Controller support are a mess. I played with a XB360 controller, which works fine).
Divinity Orignal Sin (Playing local co-op split-screen. What a great RPG and another solid port).
X-Plane 11 (As a long-term Flight Simmer, this release really is the best I've tried for General Aviation to date, and they have great plans over the next months/years including VR support).
Divinity Orignal Sin (Playing local co-op split-screen. What a great RPG and another solid port).
X-Plane 11 (As a long-term Flight Simmer, this release really is the best I've tried for General Aviation to date, and they have great plans over the next months/years including VR support).
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Minecraft pocket edition ( though with the 1.2 update I suppose it's just 'Minecraft' now ), although playing is perhaps overstating it I seem to spend most of my time on trying to make the mcpelauncher easier to compile for newbies xD
Also I've been trying ( and failing ) to get Blood bowl 2 running on wine
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Also I've been trying ( and failing ) to get Blood bowl 2 running on wine
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Xcom 2 love the game and looking forward to the last of the dlc
Dishonored via Wine works perfectly
Mad Max still making my way through the game almost finished it
Also hoping that feral get the go ahead to port Total Warhammer 2
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Dishonored via Wine works perfectly
Mad Max still making my way through the game almost finished it
Also hoping that feral get the go ahead to port Total Warhammer 2
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- Avorion - pretty engaging, at least in the first hours. Guess it's only getting boring from there on.
- Interplanetary - okay, but feels like it's lacking something.
- Broforce - fun and destruction with a horrible netcode and most bugs I've seen in the past five years.
- Don't Starve Together - still a cute coop survival.
- Interplanetary - okay, but feels like it's lacking something.
- Broforce - fun and destruction with a horrible netcode and most bugs I've seen in the past five years.
- Don't Starve Together - still a cute coop survival.
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Quoting: GuppyAlso I've been trying ( and failing ) to get Blood bowl 2 running on wine
It would be great if you succeeded. Bloodbowl 2 is one of the games I would actually run on wine.
I'm playing some Rocket League and try to find the time to finish Shadows of Mordor.
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- Played recently: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
That game took me quite some time because I focused a lot on side quests (the best part of the game) and all three DLCs. I'm really not disappointed and I consider it to be very close to the quality of the first Deus Ex.
- Now playing: Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War III
I really enjoyed DaW II last year, and despite what many people state on the Web, I think the third installment is really great. The mix between DoW I and DoW II works nicely, unit management is less messy than in Retribution - yet less tactical. It's focused on really different parts of gameplay compared to the first two games, but what it does, it does really well. Each unit fills its own role and positioning on the map is crucial.
That game took me quite some time because I focused a lot on side quests (the best part of the game) and all three DLCs. I'm really not disappointed and I consider it to be very close to the quality of the first Deus Ex.
- Now playing: Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War III
I really enjoyed DaW II last year, and despite what many people state on the Web, I think the third installment is really great. The mix between DoW I and DoW II works nicely, unit management is less messy than in Retribution - yet less tactical. It's focused on really different parts of gameplay compared to the first two games, but what it does, it does really well. Each unit fills its own role and positioning on the map is crucial.
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I'm playing Detention. It reminds my of Cat Lady: Rough optics, very dark atmosphere and not great gameplay-wise. But while I stopped playing Cat Lady after half an hour or so, I'm continuing with Detention. I fear I won't get all those arty dark scenes, though. Which is probably my fault.
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The kids have been off school for the summer, so it has been mostly local multiplayer games.
We finished Trine 2 quite early in the holidays. We found it had begun to outstay its welcome: the final 3rd suffered from a lot of repetition of puzzles. Overall, we enjoyed it but were certainly a bit "Trined-out" by the end.
Next up was Broforce. This was a lot of fun, and everyone could grasp the mechanics and contribute easily. The game itself is a bit short and far too buggy. I don't think I've ever seen so many CTDs on a Linux game. Nevertheless, it was hugely enjoyable.
After this, we tried Move or Die. This wasn't nearly as much fun as we expected. Having watched the trailers, we expected a riot of game styles, skins and characters. However, the local multiplayer experience doesn't give XP or unlocks. It all felt a bit flat, and we gave up after a couple of evenings.
River City Ransom: Underground was next on the list. We hated it. Repetitive and opaque, and the multiplayer felt like a hindrance rather than a help with a lot of the fighting happening off screen.
Finally, we relented and installed Trine 3. It's very half-baked. The 3d platforming is a mess and it is far too easy to lose a character off camera. It is disappointing to see that some puzzles can now be solved by having everyone change into the same character. That loses some of the fun of Trine (e.g. "how are we going to get the wizard across there?" ). But it looks pretty, and has been more fun than we expected.
So, the order of preference has been: Broforce, Trine2, Trine3, Move or Die, and with RCR:U a very distant last. Any other suggestions for local multiplayer games?
We finished Trine 2 quite early in the holidays. We found it had begun to outstay its welcome: the final 3rd suffered from a lot of repetition of puzzles. Overall, we enjoyed it but were certainly a bit "Trined-out" by the end.
Next up was Broforce. This was a lot of fun, and everyone could grasp the mechanics and contribute easily. The game itself is a bit short and far too buggy. I don't think I've ever seen so many CTDs on a Linux game. Nevertheless, it was hugely enjoyable.
After this, we tried Move or Die. This wasn't nearly as much fun as we expected. Having watched the trailers, we expected a riot of game styles, skins and characters. However, the local multiplayer experience doesn't give XP or unlocks. It all felt a bit flat, and we gave up after a couple of evenings.
River City Ransom: Underground was next on the list. We hated it. Repetitive and opaque, and the multiplayer felt like a hindrance rather than a help with a lot of the fighting happening off screen.
Finally, we relented and installed Trine 3. It's very half-baked. The 3d platforming is a mess and it is far too easy to lose a character off camera. It is disappointing to see that some puzzles can now be solved by having everyone change into the same character. That loses some of the fun of Trine (e.g. "how are we going to get the wizard across there?" ). But it looks pretty, and has been more fun than we expected.
So, the order of preference has been: Broforce, Trine2, Trine3, Move or Die, and with RCR:U a very distant last. Any other suggestions for local multiplayer games?
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Quoting: mcphailAny other suggestions for local multiplayer games?
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Yes, it does look strange, but it's big fun.
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Stasis- Still a few glitches remaining on the Linux build, but nothing that could keep me from finishing it. The atmosphere in this game is awesome!
Brutal Legend - A bit of an odd game. But if the music is your thing, just driving around doing nothing is pretty good already. :D
Deponia Doomsday - Must. Finish. Deponia!
The Long Dark - I've been playing the story mode. Initially I didn't really like it. But once it lets go of the leash, it feels much more like The Long Dark again. So far, partly into episode 2, the amount of story is not actually that big.
Brutal Legend - A bit of an odd game. But if the music is your thing, just driving around doing nothing is pretty good already. :D
Deponia Doomsday - Must. Finish. Deponia!
The Long Dark - I've been playing the story mode. Initially I didn't really like it. But once it lets go of the leash, it feels much more like The Long Dark again. So far, partly into episode 2, the amount of story is not actually that big.
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I was playing Albion Online but, much like during the beta, I have given up on the game after a couple of weeks. There's just no payoff to the grind, it's just more grind. There's no story whatsoever and the combat, while not terrible, is nowhere near fun enough to motivate me to keep grinding on its own.
I am currently playing Pyre. It's fantastic. One of the most unique and enjoyable "combat" systems I have played in a RPG in a long time, plus the characters and presentation are all top-notch.
Edit: I hate typing on phones so much.
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I am currently playing Pyre. It's fantastic. One of the most unique and enjoyable "combat" systems I have played in a RPG in a long time, plus the characters and presentation are all top-notch.
Edit: I hate typing on phones so much.
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Quoting: EikeLovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Yes, it does look strange, but it's big fun.
Cheers! That looks familiar: I'm sure I'd meant to check it out. Looks perfect :)
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Hollow Knight lately along with Pyre and Sundered.
Just started playing CS : GO randomly too.
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Just started playing CS : GO randomly too.
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Xcom 2 - working my way through the Long War mod. Can't wait for the new revision.
Civ VI - I've had this since launch day but have never finished a campaign. I usually go for Civ V when I need a Civ fix - still not feeling it.
Dirt Rally - working through it... slowly... long learning curve but I'm starting to get it.
Civ VI - I've had this since launch day but have never finished a campaign. I usually go for Civ V when I need a Civ fix - still not feeling it.
Dirt Rally - working through it... slowly... long learning curve but I'm starting to get it.
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Xonotic - Freeware - Been introducing the game to my job, now I have co-workers and clients rocking it daily during lunch and rec time. I am setting up a 5 on 5 LAN game for the last 2 weekends of August @ my place. Been playing online with a few friends and it's good to see this game get some more love.
Awesomenauts - Steam - Giving this game a shot again since it went F2P. I got the original game for free awhile back from a Steam friend. It was fun but they stopped playing and then I stopped playing. Not sure why but the game seems like a lot more fun now. I have it setup on all of my HTPCs with Steam controllers @ the ready. I am unable to get the split/screen feature working, though.
The King of Fighters 2002 - Humble Bundle - Been playing this one daily. A little in the morning and some more @ night. I recently attend 3 retro tourney's in NYC and now this game is back on my daily play list. I have a Friday Rival match every week with a co-worker and it's been a blast to rediscover my combos and tricks with Ryo, Terry and Iori.
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Awesomenauts - Steam - Giving this game a shot again since it went F2P. I got the original game for free awhile back from a Steam friend. It was fun but they stopped playing and then I stopped playing. Not sure why but the game seems like a lot more fun now. I have it setup on all of my HTPCs with Steam controllers @ the ready. I am unable to get the split/screen feature working, though.
The King of Fighters 2002 - Humble Bundle - Been playing this one daily. A little in the morning and some more @ night. I recently attend 3 retro tourney's in NYC and now this game is back on my daily play list. I have a Friday Rival match every week with a co-worker and it's been a blast to rediscover my combos and tricks with Ryo, Terry and Iori.
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I recently finished Bioshock Infinite which was mildly disappointing, and have now been "playing" with the Godot engine mostly. Once in a while I get around to playing Saints Row co-op and KotOR 2, which are great.
I can't wait till Consortium 2 and Pillars 2 come out.
I can't wait till Consortium 2 and Pillars 2 come out.
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Ninja Pizza Girl runner/platformer with cheesy (sic) story and simple graphics. Really well executed though; it's been my go-to game the past few months when I just want a quick gaming fix.
Battleblock Theater Classical platformer that plays very well and has kept my interest so far at least.
Battleblock Theater Classical platformer that plays very well and has kept my interest so far at least.
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I'm just playing Pyre hoping to finish story mode. Got to parts of the endgame so curios how the story gets wrapped up.
Also , I always squeeze some time in for Hearts of Iron 4. Between mods and official content and all the branching paths that come with each , it is great fun. I always end up playing a lot longer than I initially intended.
Also , I always squeeze some time in for Hearts of Iron 4. Between mods and official content and all the branching paths that come with each , it is great fun. I always end up playing a lot longer than I initially intended.
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