Patient Gamers

I'm playing Dirt 4. It's much better than I expected

Finally picked up Portal. So far, living up to the hype.

Cyberpunk 2077
I finally took the time to update my mod list to the latest version of the game as well as grab some new additions because I have no self control when it comes to modding.
I also decided to use this as an opportunity to end my previous playthrough (I did technically finish the game through one of Phantom Liberty endings) and start a new, themed one on a "I hate myself" difficulty. I'm exaggerating but it's definitely not a way to play suitable for reasonable folks.

This character will be a LONG adventure, regardless of whether I'll binge the game or stick to my usual "play for a while -> take a few month break -> repeat" approach. It will also be a very different experience though and that's something I'm really looking forward to.

Cyberpunk might not be a perfect game but boy do I love coming back to it.

Finally found the will and time to play and finish the post-main game part of Crosscode, which confirms itself as a gem. Such great characters, combat and puzzles all the way through the whole, long game, and with virtually no grinding.

Went in like a year ago with no expectations, now I super recommend it if you feel even just a bit attracted by it; I guarantee it’s more than it looks like, loved it and already miss it <3

Just picked up No Man's Sky, have only had a few minutes to start the tutorial stuff. Really liking it so far.

Started Metroid Fusion for GBA. So far so good.

Gran Turismo 4 continues. That holds up remarkably well with upscaling.

Still playing through Hollow Knight..... Neglecting Silksong for this.

I started a new game of Baldur's Gate 1 for the purposes of breezing through on easy to remind myself of the plot, and importing a character to BG2.

I'm going to get flayed for this, but man I forgot what a boring slog at least the first part of BG1 is. Doesn't help that my memory of AD&D rules is like in the back of my mind's attic.

But I'm gonna make myself push through so I can get to BG2, for Viconia's sake. I can fix her!

I'm kind of in between games, actually . I finished Enotria: The Last Song and even did a quick NG+ run for the secret/true ending achievement. I had a good time with it and would recommend it to Souls fans if you can tolerate AA/jank and can grab it on a deep sale. It's not overly difficult and not too long that it outstays its welcome, which for me feels like a good thing at this point. Loved the setting and the Commedia Dell'Arte framing.

To follow I dipped my toes into playing a Soulslike Metroidvania with fantastic combat, interesting lore and a beautiful and visually distinct art style. I'm of course talking about Si- no actually it's GRIME. It was on all-time low deep sale recently and I've had my eye on it for a while so I snapped it up. So far it's been good but... I don't know. It hasn't really grabbed me yet. I think maybe coming off a Soulslike it was slightly too similar and that's why I'm not hooked yet. I can tell it's fantastic and it's very unique, I think I should just have played something else in between.

So I also pirated Cronos: The New Dawn in a try-before-I-buy effort inspired by spooktober. I know it's the wrong sub for a new release but what can you do. It's been... alright so far. Haven't played all that much, only like two hours or so. I like the story and the world building but it's not really scaring me like I was hoping it would. It seems to be more about tough and gruelling combat encounters, which is not necessarily what I'm looking for right now.

I might just audible into replaying The Final Draft of Alan Wake 2 instead and finally getting into playing the DLCs, which I own but have been saving for a rainy day.

Finally caved in and started playing Slay the Spire. I was resistant because the game looked so ugly. Hideous UI, amateur art, whack animation. Unfortunately, it really is like that - but I understand the game itself is very well-made, so I'll stick with it. I enjoyed Monster Train after all, and it has the same issues.

I took a few months off from playing EVE Online and decided to go back this week and...it's dead? it feels dead. I don't know what happened in the span of the months I wasn't playing but now it seems like there are zero corps recruiting or it's the same handful of corps and theres' nothing going on in game. Just feels, dead.

I've been in the mood for some arcade racing this week:

Wreckfest but it seems like the multiplayer has mostly died off which is sad as C class racing was a blast.

Split/Second, racing and explosions so always a good time.

I found Strange Horticulture while looking through my library. The description seemed interesting, so I'm playing it now.

I replayed Halo CE by way of the MCC, with Ruby's Rebalanced mod. The mod adds a lot of value by for the most part seamlessly improving aspects of the campaign that felt a little under polished in the original release.

I’ve finished Avowed, and am going back to Baldur’s Gate 2, which I had put aside for it.

I liked Avowed well enough, though it is far from perfect. I would have preferred a classic CRPG like its predecessors, but it was fun to see the Living Lands in 3D - and the graphics really shine at night. It is absolutely gorgeous after sunset. And I loved the ending, although it seemed a bit too positive.

In BG2 I’m only in chapter 2. I just found Mazzy and am continuing to explore the dungeon she’s in.

Not currently playing but considering Alan Wake 2, can someone elucidate me, does it stand on its own?

I have been playing Crusader Kings III a bit, though I don’t know if I’m driven to continue.

I appreciate how complex the game is, and I find the kinda-historical aspects interesting… but I’m not sure if it’s a game I want to actively play, or a game that I’m glad exists but isn’t really for me.

Graze Counter GM this week.

It's easier than the typical shmup, but still plenty of modes and difficulty levels for anyone seeking a challenge.

It's fun, but not exactly Hellsinker or Crimzon Clover—I don't really expect to be replaying it forever. The typical run is also shorter? It took me 20 minutes to 1CC vs 35 minutes for Crimzon Clover.

I'd recommend grabbing it for less than $5, but I wouldn't say it's a "must play" shmup.

Coridden Isometric 1 to 4-Player Online Co-Op Shapeshifting Action RPG Platformer with light Metroidvania elements developed by Aftnareld a small studio started by a gaming couple in Sweden.

This was on my wishlist and Steam has it on sale for 30% off. I've played 14 hours so far and it has been worth the $14.99 I paid. It's an isometric action RPG with camera rotation and jumping, so there's also platforming in there. You play as one of four siblings which as far as I can tell only affects the color your character outline is and some dialog spice.

There are 3 main human classes with their own skill trees plus 2 more once a main class has been chosen; Surge, Hunter, Protector, Hellion. There is also a Custom class which allows you to pick 3 skill trees from any of the other classes. In addition to the human skill trees you will collect various animal forms you can shapeshift into, each has their own main skill tree and another which can be chosen from 2 or 3 options.

Combat is fluid and fun. Your human and shapeshift form have separate energy bars which encourages swapping forms to maintain your energy for attacks and abilities. I have mostly played the Hunter class but have tried others briefly, thanks to an inexpensive respec system you can experiment fairly freely and can respec individual skill trees for human stats and skills and also for the shapeshifting skills.

My only minor complaint is the inventory system; it lacks any options for sorting, and the alterants (like gems or runes in other games) don't all stack which can cause them to occupy a lot of inventory spots.

Graveyard Keeper! It's fun although it's annoying figuring out where my latest upgrades are. Is the new machine in the yard? Basement? Church basement??? Morgue??? Guh.

I'm also still looking for a game for me and twin to play together. We like farming sims like Stardew Valley, Sun Haven, etc. We both like rogue likes and lites but don't really like playing those together.

Half-life „Blue Shift“ And it’s great. Not too easy but surprisingly smooth.

I'm playing silksong, though pretty slowly lately. I'm close to wrapping up but I've just been busy with other stuff lately to really sit down and play this game. It is really good though and well worth the wait I think.
I personally prefer hollow knight to it but it's obviously still a whole lot of fun

I got "Warhammer 40K: Boltgun" on sale recently. It's been great fun so far! Really well made and just plain fun to play.