Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 31 - June 1)

Some Gears 5 Horde, and I'll be starting Doom: The Dark Ages...

Trying to get back into AC Shadows I'm about 80 hours in and haven't even seen half the map yet. On Xbox I'm halfway through Doom it's the first of the newer Doom games that really clicked for me. I also started Sand Land when it was added to plus so maybe try and play some more of that seems pretty decent so far only 4 hours in though.

I'll be playing doom dark ages loving it so far even the mech and flying parts it's a great game and I'll also be on expedition 33 I'm in two minds weather to buy elden ring nightreign or not but I'll probably just wait want to get either doom or expedition completed first before starting a new game!!
Happy weekend peoples!!✌️

Some assassins creed shadows on PS5 Pro.
Does this game look beautiful and now with PSSR no foliage shimmer, so much better
And a bit more RT in performance mode.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Its done, and the platinum trophy is mine 🥹 Its high on my list of the best games I’ve ever played, imo a true masterpiece in every aspect and it will stay with me in that way that truly great games do! I’ll replay it every now and then and I’ll also listen to the soundtrack from time to time.

Doom - TDA - Barely just started but seems like what I need right now, all action and no brain, and it runs good on the Series S so far.

@mac_da_man I'm 4 achievements away from 100% (music, journals, gestrals, and I missed the Lumiere mime). Hoping to finish soon.

The Division 2 and Oblivion mostly, but also a bit of Starfield and GTA/Red Dead Online here and there

@Kezelpaso I was planning on DOOM and, like you, Spray Paint too, but according to the Xbox Store reviews - the game has game halting bugs that stop progress due to shop items not unlocking - which are necessary for progress) and paint progress on some pieces not hitting 100% (getting stuck at 97%) - so I'm not sure I'll get to that until fixed 🥴

@FarmDog08

Enjoy 😀 I thought the journals had bugged out for me but turns out there are a couple of the unknown ones and I had missed one. Just in case 🙂

I had plans to play maybe Castlevania Lords of Shadow or Dante's Inferno after finishing all the classic God of War games.

Anyways, I'm playing Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe. 🤣

On Series X I am playing the new season in Division 2. Finished the new Brooklyn dlc already, its ok for the cost but nothing spectacular. Have been surprised to see log in queues which I guess is due to gamepass but its good to see honestly for such an old game.

The Final Shape for Destiny 2 dropped on PS Plus so I will make my annual 2 week visit to the game over on PS5. I played a little this morning and it quickly reminded me why I only play for 2 weeks .

Its such an obtuse game with a quest narrative that feels like they are just picking random words from a dictionary and jamming them together. I enjoy the shooting part of Destiny 2 and try to tolerate the the other stuff.

Replaying mafia definitive edition, some halo infinite and civ 7 as well.

This week(end) I got the platinum trophy for Doom: The Dark Ages. It’s truly an extraordinary FPS. My initial impression was lukewarm. I felt the essence of DOOM was absent, but the more I played the more I became enamored with what it was trying to do mechanically.

Once you get past its lengthy tutorial stages the game ramps up the significantly. You are provided a plethora of weapons and upgrades that all feel unique and fun to use. Meanwhile, exploration is rewarding and feels more confident than its predecessors.

Overall, The Dark Ages is probably my favorite out of the trilogy. With that said, I could go back and forth any day of the week because each game does something unique that makes it stand out in ways that suit my play-style. Either way, these are a fantastic set of games that are worth adding to your catalogue.

In the last two weeks, I have obtained the platinum for Doom and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is my personal GOTY. Both games are emotionally draining in their own way, so I needed to change up the pace.

That brings me to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (Nintendo Switch). This game rules. If you are a fan of top down Zelda-like with a dab of Metroidvania elements, this game is a must play.

As the title suggests, your main weapon is a yoyo. It’s such a great weapon that intertwines real life tricks such as Walk the Dog as learned abilities that really expand how you interact with exploration and combat. There are many variants, with a large amount of abilities I’ve yet to find, so I’m curious how the game evolves.

There are also upgrades, but they are handled in a way that is a challenge in and of itself. You’re essentially renting them until you can pay off the loan. While you are doing that, certain upgrades may take a life point away from you until you pay back the money whilst learning the skill. It’s a keen balance.

You can see the developers were inspired by classic Zelda games. There are numerous secrets to uncover, one of which is heart petals. Once you find enough of them, you gain an extra life. There are also main dungeons to progress through. They all have a unique locale, and are really fun and clever, making you utilize what an actual yoyo can do. The way these dungeons are set up, and how you’re able to interact with the environment via the yoyo, it’s fun manipulating how to dispatch your enemies.

Speaking of enemies, this game is genuinely challenging. It plays like your typical 2D action platformers, but in a top down view. Moreover, it’s not just the enemies you have to worry about, it’s the levels themselves. The game is constantly moving, making the environment just as much as a threat as the bad guys. I’ve died numerous times, but it always feels like my fault. Thankfully, the game is generous and saves your progress every new room you enter, which is often.

I’m about eight hours in total, and I’ve completed two main dungeons out of four (I believe), along with a ton of optional content. I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of this game because looking at my upgrades and abilities that I’ve yet to find, I see nothing but endless possibilities. This game is going to be special, and I hope it gets the attention it deserves.

Been playing To a T, Monster Train and Kulebra…
I want to be kind but To a T is at best a 6/10 and the only reason I am still pushing through is that I am stubborn and it makes me laugh every so often…

Really should get back into Alan Wake 2 this weekend, but after getting a few jumpscares I put it to the side for a few months. Also be jumping back into River City Girls 2 and probably Payday 3

This weekend I will continue playing The First Berserker: Khazan(basically made it past Maluca the other day), Final Fantasy VI(goes pretty slow though), my second playthrough of Space Marine 2, probably Clair Obscur or DOOM: The Dark Ages and also gonna play more The Precinct.

But naturally, my plans could end up falling apart and I might end up playing something completely different all weekend. 😅

Have been itching to get Tainted Grail but can see it being the sort of game that I’ll want to sink way too much time into… and Act 2 onwards could do with some big patches.

Picked up Witcher 3 again (which I do from time to time) and am heading to Skellige. Still crazy to see a 10 year old game giving us a city like Novigrad full of different people shouting out random things and going about their business.

I got through the lore dump at the beginning of Act 3 in Clair Obscur I am at the same time both intrigued and dissuaded from returning right away, so perhaps not that.

Meanwhile i just started Act 2 of Max Payne and things have started to get weird!! I will likely play more of that, but it’s so dark that it’s hard to see when I play in the day time lol.

So idk maybe I’ll read a book or something… or finish Kameo: Elements of Power!!

Finally got around to buying Astro Bot for PS5 Pro - what a gem of a game.

Series X - Age of Empires 4 and some more Call Of Duty MW2.

Have a good one.

@Retrokingdan I love Alan wake 2 it's a great game really weird twisted story I must do another play though try 100% it ✌️

I ended up going against myself and grabbing Elden Ring Nightreign. I’m almost strictly a solo gamer, so this isn’t normally a game I’d play, but after several hours with it last night, it was a ton of fun. Solo was brutally hard, some of the randoms I played with weren’t great, but others were great to play with and we made it pretty far together. Overall, I’ve had a great time with it.

DOOM, still getting used to the shield

Still absolutely hooked on Roadcraft - love this game! I was also playing AC Shadows, but am starting to feel a bit burnt out on it now, not that surprising considering I’ve clocked up nearly 80 hours! I’ve downloaded the trial for F1 25, so will give that a spin over the weekend. Anyone played Fantasy Life i - the girl who steals time? This could be my next purchase 🤔

Imma be hammering away at DOOM TDA,in time for Mindseye and Space Marine Remastered

@Ricky-Spanish it's been sat in my backlog for a while, and everyone says how good it is, so I think this is the weekend I get stuck in finally 👍🏻

2064: Read Only Memories Integral (NS) - Way darker then I had first thought. I'm now starting chapter 4 and hoping there is a tangible ending in sight.

Fragger (WP) - Almost clear of the last levels.

Tried out Doom. I think it's horrible. Quit, uninstall after about an hour. Other than that, very much invested in the world of Oblivion. I'll be playing that for a while.

I finished South Of Midnight. I wanted to stop around ch. 7 but my ocd made me see it to the end. Once ive invested time like that in a game it's hard to convince myself to not just power through.

So I'll either be starting Doom or Expedition 33, looking forward to both

Started Dungeons of hinterberg after finishing expedition 33, I got hooked and now will finish it before starting metaphor refantasio.

Gotta finish Clair obscur! It deserves more dedicated play time from me. I’ve been playing it since it came out and loving pretty much every moment.

After that, been meaning for ages to play Dragon quest 3, dungeons of hinterberg, and so many more.

@themightyant good to know, I'll probably start this with my wife this weekend. We took a few notes/screenshots in Return of the Obra Dinn and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes but nothing too extensive. BP sounds right up our alley.

@mac_da_man I have the Journals now. 5 music items left, the gestral challenges and that mime. Probably should have it all done this week.

Elden Ring Nighteign. Won my first run and I'm pretty hooked.

The Thing Remastered and also started Death Stranding. Enjoying them both so far.

Division 2 from the start so big jaunt for me. Enjoying so far. Also finishing dredge which is such a great game. Wanna finish up for space marine this month and potential alters

@Sy-B missed the thing first time around. One of my fav films too so hoping to get to this

I played some more Division 2. I've been playing that game on and off since it released back in 2019, and I still find new weapons and upgrades to use... and the constant updates and support have been amazing. I also played some Battlefront 2 multiplayer, it's so much fun.

I played Doom The Dark Ages. I'm now in chapter 11 or 12. I'm curious how the 2nd half will be.
That's it, wasn't able to play much because of a heavy virus infection which broke out on Friday. This has been the most heavy fever attack in my life so far. And I'm still not through completely.