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PayPalIt has again been a while since we ask you, our wonderful community about your gaming picks recently, so let's have another chat in the comments. Sunday for a lot of people is a time for rest, relaxation and plenty of gaming!
Before you jump down to that comments box, here's what I've been playing plenty of recently.
It might come as no surprise but I've been diving into plenty of Half-Life: Alyx. Still not completed it yet, as it's been a regular slot in our Twitch livestreams (come follow us!). Mind-blowing is pretty much an understatement on how excellent it really is. Given how SteamVR on Linux is still quite rough, it's been very stable too - with one single hard lock up during my current 16 hour time spent in it. There's so much to enjoy about it I don't know where to start and end talking about it.
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With such an experience it's pretty overloading, there's so many things I've missed that's going to need another play-through to catch all the details put into it. I'm constantly discovering small details that really make it great.
Over to you in the comments: what have you been playing and is it any good?
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Sea of Thieves (proton) - Didn't think i will like this game tbh, but playing with a friend, its tons of fun. There are few issues on Linux with it though. The player who Hosts the session have to load into the world first. then you go Adventure and closed crew and then accept invite. Otherwise you will get stuck to "locating fresh supplies" ... Runs wonderfully and is loads of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYOl4gEaic
Warhammer Online: Return of Reckoning (wine/DXVK) - My go to PvP MMORPG fix. https://www.returnofreckoning.com
Mafia Definitive Edition (proton) - currently ~9 hours in. Looks good and plays mostly good. Hate the cover button, but i unbounded it and playing it more like the classic. Voiceacting is top notch, story is a bit changed from the original, but follows the same line mostly, just adds more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceE3Lqp-S1c
Portal: Reloaded (native) - My brain just melts.. im stuck at the 14th of the puzzle. The time traveling adds brain melting difficulty to the puzzles, but its fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhN-boD72wo
Last edited by Xpander on 6 June 2021 at 8:08 am UTC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYOl4gEaic
Warhammer Online: Return of Reckoning (wine/DXVK) - My go to PvP MMORPG fix. https://www.returnofreckoning.com
Mafia Definitive Edition (proton) - currently ~9 hours in. Looks good and plays mostly good. Hate the cover button, but i unbounded it and playing it more like the classic. Voiceacting is top notch, story is a bit changed from the original, but follows the same line mostly, just adds more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceE3Lqp-S1c
Portal: Reloaded (native) - My brain just melts.. im stuck at the 14th of the puzzle. The time traveling adds brain melting difficulty to the puzzles, but its fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhN-boD72wo
Last edited by Xpander on 6 June 2021 at 8:08 am UTC
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Metro Exodus: It's been running really well up until the desert level, and then it started crashing continuously. Dropping graphics level to medium seems to have helped a lot, as generally suggested.
Loving the game so far. Excellent emersion and interesting story.
Total War: Rome remastered: Sorry Spain, if one of my truest allies attacks me from behind when I'm least prepared, it can only end one way...
Last edited by FredO on 6 June 2021 at 8:40 am UTC
Loving the game so far. Excellent emersion and interesting story.
Total War: Rome remastered: Sorry Spain, if one of my truest allies attacks me from behind when I'm least prepared, it can only end one way...
Last edited by FredO on 6 June 2021 at 8:40 am UTC
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I finished Borderlands 2 a while ago, so now I'm going through Borderlands Pre Sequel.
I also got a Logitech G27 steering wheel, which I'm using to do awesome drifts in DRAG.
I also got a Logitech G27 steering wheel, which I'm using to do awesome drifts in DRAG.
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Had a bit of a random game week since it was too hot to think straight. Did some Star Citizen since it was free to try again last week. It actually seemed more stable this time, who would have thought. With that I played some Quern and Autonauts.
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Mostly Satisfactory or Factorio...
A bit of BattleZone Command Commander and Voxel Tycoon too...
A bit of BattleZone Command Commander and Voxel Tycoon too...
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Jumped back in to Oxygen Not Included, currently running a colony of eight dupes who're basically self-sufficient now that I've got water purification and hydroponics sorted. Oxygen generation is being handled by oxyferns and terrariums, with one diffuser ensuring a steady supply in the barracks area. I've stumbled upon a infectious polluted oxygen vent near my starting base, so I'm hoping to utilise that to create safe free, oxygen. Power is entirely dupe-generated via treadmills, with the biggest draw being the water processing plant. Might start using natural gas, as I've run out of fertiliser and still have on abundance of polluted water, and I also have a natural gas geyser nearby. Just not sure if I want to start messing with large heat producers yet, as keeping plants alive is a huge PITA when you have excess heat floating around.
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photostyle Jun 6, 2021
I've been going on a barista your! Started with A Tavern for Tea, then Coffee Talk. Took a break for Hob, and now I'm going to start Necrobarista with some Valheim on the side.
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OG SWAT RV@Linux Jun 6, 2021
Elite Dangerous: Horizon ( proton ) love this game. I want also ED Odyssey, but the reviews are so bad , I will wait till the reviews are better.
Metro Exodus
Lego Marvel Avengers ( proton ) in split screen, I play it with my daughter. Its fun and the story it is like in the movies.
Metro Exodus
Lego Marvel Avengers ( proton ) in split screen, I play it with my daughter. Its fun and the story it is like in the movies.
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Played Overboard!, inkle's newest creation and found it short, but sweet. Like with most of their previous titles, I enjoyed the freedom it offers to players, with the narrative adapting to the choices you make instead of forcing you down a specific path.
Also had a go at the backer beta of Arcadian Atlas. So far it's Windows-only, and has the issue common to many Unity-based titles that it requires native Windows Media Foundation for video playback. But from the communication it seems like they might provide a native version at a later date. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Also had a go at the backer beta of Arcadian Atlas. So far it's Windows-only, and has the issue common to many Unity-based titles that it requires native Windows Media Foundation for video playback. But from the communication it seems like they might provide a native version at a later date. Keeping my fingers crossed.
1 Likes, Who?
on_en_a_gros Jun 6, 2021
I was on my way to finish hellpoint, but I lost my nerves on the last boss, and I haven't tried again for the last 2 weeks.
I spend most of my gaming time on battlefield V multiplayer and art of rally. Since I will have a lot of free time for the next two weeks ( I'm a Covid contact case ) wasteland 3 will probably be my main go to game.
I spend most of my gaming time on battlefield V multiplayer and art of rally. Since I will have a lot of free time for the next two weeks ( I'm a Covid contact case ) wasteland 3 will probably be my main go to game.
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Some Anno 1800 for me (what a pain to get it to work, with some unholy combination of EGS and Ubisoft Connect).
Also Control, the Dark Forces / Jedi Knight series (currently at the end of Dark Forces II) and Inferno - Beyond the 7th Circle.
All very recommendable.
Also Control, the Dark Forces / Jedi Knight series (currently at the end of Dark Forces II) and Inferno - Beyond the 7th Circle.
All very recommendable.
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I played Mass Effect: Andromeda
But honestly, after 17 hours I stopped playing. The game is boring, the characters are pale and faceless - simply boring. The story telling is mediocre at best. The missions are repetitive and again - boring. Fetch this, bring it to there blah blah and the mates are so uninteresting that I would give a fuck if they die.
Compared to Deus Ex or The Witcher series, this one is anything but a good story game for me.
The game and the setting could have great potential, but I was very disappointed.
The Mass Effect games are all hyped for the great story telling - this was my first try of a Mass Effect game and I am happy, that it only was about 8€ for me.
At least it looked great and I had a few hours of fun.
But honestly, after 17 hours I stopped playing. The game is boring, the characters are pale and faceless - simply boring. The story telling is mediocre at best. The missions are repetitive and again - boring. Fetch this, bring it to there blah blah and the mates are so uninteresting that I would give a fuck if they die.
Compared to Deus Ex or The Witcher series, this one is anything but a good story game for me.
The game and the setting could have great potential, but I was very disappointed.
The Mass Effect games are all hyped for the great story telling - this was my first try of a Mass Effect game and I am happy, that it only was about 8€ for me.
At least it looked great and I had a few hours of fun.
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Some wads for Doom: DBP26: The City of Damned Children, Duck2: Nuclear Chaos in Thesnik Town, DBP32: Tomatomania!
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Stubbs the Zombie that is available in current Humble Choice. I played it in 2005 and enjoyed it. A fun and unique game, its level design has problems though. I'm going to play Panzer Paladin next.
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Elder Scrolls Online (Proton) - Currently my go-to game. I love the lore, the gameplay, the characters. It's just the perfect gaming experience for me right now.
Crusader Kings III (Native) - I just love Paradox Dev Studio games. Crusader Kings III is my current favorite. Whenever that grand strategy itch hits, this is my game.
X4: Foundations (Native) - Just diving into this one. I used to play the earlier titles of this series and X4 seems like it could be able to draw me back in.
Crusader Kings III (Native) - I just love Paradox Dev Studio games. Crusader Kings III is my current favorite. Whenever that grand strategy itch hits, this is my game.
X4: Foundations (Native) - Just diving into this one. I used to play the earlier titles of this series and X4 seems like it could be able to draw me back in.
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PC
Snowrunner
GTAO
Star Citizen
Mobile
Dragonball Legends
CarX Drift Racing 2
Snowrunner
GTAO
Star Citizen
Mobile
Dragonball Legends
CarX Drift Racing 2
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I've been playing Griftlanfs, a deck builder RPG elements. I've done 10 hours and it's been pretty good so far
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Haven't had much time for games lately, but am about 2/3 through XCOM: Chimera Squad. It's pretty fun, simpler than XCOM 2 and hence easier to just dip into and do one mission in an evening. I also like the fact that the soldiers are unique and have their own banter. Reminds me of Jagged Alliance 2 in that way.
I've also played a few hours of Metro Exodus after picking it up in last month's Humble Choice. Enjoying it so far.
I've also played a few hours of Metro Exodus after picking it up in last month's Humble Choice. Enjoying it so far.
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Finished anna's quest with my 8 year's old doughter.
Also i'm tempted to start LiS before the storm with her.
Apart from harsh language and drug use, not a problem for me/her, is there something i should pay attention to?
And still on borderlands 3, first run, near the end i think.
I plan to replay it just for the DLC'S I skipped by now.
Last edited by kokoko3k on 6 June 2021 at 11:41 am UTC
Also i'm tempted to start LiS before the storm with her.
Apart from harsh language and drug use, not a problem for me/her, is there something i should pay attention to?
And still on borderlands 3, first run, near the end i think.
I plan to replay it just for the DLC'S I skipped by now.
Last edited by kokoko3k on 6 June 2021 at 11:41 am UTC
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Griftlands, it's bloody fantastic. The amount of depth to this deck builder is mind boggling. Each of the 3 characters you can play as plays very differently from the others and there is a lot of different ways to build each of their decks and augment their play style. The setting is great too, it sort of feels like Star Wars if Star Wars focused on the interesting colorful characters that frequent places like the Mos Eisley cantina rather than the stupid boring space wizards with laser swords.
Last edited by Keyrock on 6 June 2021 at 11:57 am UTC
Last edited by Keyrock on 6 June 2021 at 11:57 am UTC
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