gamingeek said:

Just read IGNs review, I was going to keep playing for the story but it's locked behind different requirements that are impossible to meet. You have to find certain things, but you aren't told where to find them and the whole map is randomised.

Apparently in an online session with 30 players everyone can find these things without too much hassle. As a sole player you can do two hour dive sessions and not find what you're looking for.

I've just put it up for sale on ebay.

I hear they didn't even allow pre-release review code, this game is a scam.

This is a nightmare. To have a series you enjoyed so much come back and have it be this...

I think that's why a lot of us old farts are afraid of the ways gaming is changing, shit like this.

travo said:

Geez, GG, I'm sorry. I know you've been anticipating this game for a while.

It's sad but truth is I didn't have any expectations for it. The way it was revealed had me questioning what it was from the get go. I had to buy it regardless to see what its like, they've turned it into some live service procedurally generated turd.

SupremeAC said:

That's some damning impressions GG.  I quite enjoyed the first, but don't see the point in a sequel, even if it is of good quality.  I don't think the novel experience of a calming dive could lure me back in.  Might as well just replay the original.  Perhaps a remaster would indeed have been a better option.

You should try the second, it's a much better game, more objective based. Like an rpg really. Kind of like Snowrunner actually, you'd never expect a game about driving trucks could be turned into an awesome RPG, but it works.

I've been playing Stellar Blade this weekend. It's a fun game but it has just enough Souls-like timing/gameplay to kick my ass repeatedly . . . on STORY MODE!!

I didn't get any further then about 10 minutes of Laya on my phone, as we went out sailing for the weekend.  It was relatively sunny and the wind was just right to be enjoyable.  Longest streatch of consecutive 'good' weather we've had all year.  Hopefully this turns the tide and spring can finally begin, because we'll be going sailing again soon.

Game Under Podcast Episode 152

• Facebook Losing $1 BN a MONTH on VR.

VR is a geek's dream, but it's just a curiosity for most people. That's why I believe most people only watch 3D movies at the theater, rather than at home.

Ravenprose said:

Game Under Podcast Episode 152

• Facebook Losing $1 BN a MONTH on VR.

VR is a geek's dream, but it's just a curiosity for most people. That's why I believe most people only watch 3D movies at the theater, rather than at home.

SupremeAC said:

the problem with 3d is that the concept doesn't play nice with motion blur. It's much more annoying to be viewing something blurred in 3D then on a 2D display. With games devs can predict pretty well where the player will be focusing, but it's more difficult with movies.


Best examples of good 3D ironically are 3DS games as they don' t have the horsepower, nor resolution to attempt motion blurring.

Yeah, I enjoyed playing games in 3D on 3DS. I could play with that no problem.