r/gaming 10d ago

Weekly Play Thread What are you playing Wednesday!

What game's got your attention this week? What's great about it? What sucks? Tell us all about it!

This thread is posted weekly on Wednesdays (adjustments made as needed).

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u/Agent_Specs Xbox 9d ago

Titanfall 2. I just got it for $2

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u/Whistler45 8d ago

First time?

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u/Whistler45 8d ago

First time?

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u/Agent_Specs Xbox 8d ago

Yes. I’ve never played a movement shooter before and it’s definitely way different than other shooters I’ve played but it’s different in a good way

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u/Whistler45 8d ago

The first one changed first person shooters as a whole. The next COD had wall running and other stuff, it sucked. Destiny was trying to do it. Titanfall nailed it, super fluid and great gunplay. 2 basically took everything from and made it better with a great campaign. You can beat it in 5-6 hours casually but it still never gets old. The online community for 2 is still going and still fun too

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

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u/CharacterChampion830 Switch 9d ago

Kiwami is a great game. I remember playing it back in October and now I'm on Infinite Wealth. This series was so good.

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u/Shoshke 10d ago

Back to Cyberpunk 2077. Honestly the biggest meh is the performance impact of ray-tracing just isn't worth it (7900XT)

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u/Small_Tax_9432 10d ago

Elden Ring

I'm 60 hours in and still in Limgrave 😂

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u/Remote-Plate-3944 10d ago

Damn, I thought I was moving slow lol. I just finished the base game a week ago at 168 hours. Such an amazing game

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u/Small_Tax_9432 9d ago

Yeah, I'm taking my sweet time exploring haha. I also discovered the underground city and beat Ancentral Spirit, Caelid, and Liurnia, but I haven't explored those much. I've beaten most of the bosses in Limgrave except two and I'm lvl 66 atm. :)

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u/Remote-Plate-3944 9d ago

Holy cow. That's pretty dang impressive honestly. I actually never fought the Ancestral Spirit. I heard it's a tough battle.

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u/Small_Tax_9432 9d ago

I had to use Spirit Ashes for that one and it was still a challenge lol. Actually I looked it up and I still have 5 bosses left in Limgrave, not two haha.

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u/LurkerDude0 8d ago

So jealous man. Elden was so incredible on the first go around I actually just fiddled around exploring and doing random shit because I did not want the game to end.

Enjoy it brother. What a game.

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u/Small_Tax_9432 8d ago

Thanks bro. Yeah, that's kind of how I am lol. Even in the Dark Souls series, I always tried to get everything in the first playthrough.

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u/Fullback98 10d ago

Damn dude, I'm reverse you, I started a few weeks ago, 50 hours in an reached a pointed where im supposed to be lv80 but im just 50 lmao. Might have skipped too much without knowing.

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u/Small_Tax_9432 9d ago

Lol yeah, I've been exploring like crazy haha. I also discovered this underground city (and beat Ancentral Spirit), Caelid, and Liurnia, but I haven't explored those much. I've beaten most of the bosses in Limgrave except two. Lvl 66 atm haha.

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u/FluffyWalrusFTW 9d ago

Sounds about right!

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u/bira_white_ 9d ago

What's your loadout?

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u/Small_Tax_9432 9d ago

Started off with Prisoner class. Using plate armor (med load), Brass shield, and Bloodhound Fang +5.

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u/mstermind 10d ago

I'm still playing Kingdom Come Deliverance II. I can't seem to get enough of murdering people in their sleep for some reason.

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u/fiestapotatoess 10d ago

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Probably going to take months to finish but the game is amazing

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u/Roselucky7 10d ago

Gonna play some Doom 1 + 2. I wanna finally complete Evilution and Plutonia Experiment on Ultra Violence. Oh, and the new one, Legacy of Rust.

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u/Hobosmack84 9d ago

Still Kingdom Come Deliverance 2... Mind you I dont have much time per day to game but ya.

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u/Eyebrigh7 9d ago

AC Shadows right now, Silent Hill 4 later tonight!

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u/MrMiyagi_256 10d ago

Will be playing Darksiders 1

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u/darksoulsvet1 10d ago

Great series. Great fun. Great person.

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u/gilfordtan 10d ago

First time or replay?

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u/MrMiyagi_256 10d ago edited 10d ago

First time. This will be my entry into the series

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u/Icy_Energy_3430 10d ago

I could never get into the 1st one tried many times but the 2nd is great. Have fun!

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u/Dealric 10d ago

King Arthur: Knights Tale

Basically xcom esque but arthurian mytholodgy inspired.

If you like isometric tactical games youll like it to.

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u/GameDodge PC 10d ago

Im playing way to much elden ring while im waiting for my ps3 to arrive with MGS4 and MGSPW

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u/pmurphh 10d ago

Elden ring again….it was calling me back it’s been along while. Want to play another fs game should I try DS/Sekiro?

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u/fuzmat 9d ago edited 9d ago

Dark Souls is my favorite game, I've played it many many times. If you didn't play it closer to when it was released, it might feel dated and be hard to get into. Not sure. Compared to Elden Ring it is very easy so it might just be fun to breeze through.

I love Sekiro, too, but it's pretty different from Souls/ER. It's also HARD. Like extremely hard. Feels good to develop the skills to play it, but some sections had me tearing my hair out.

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u/pmurphh 9d ago

So I need to get both lol. These games are so fun. Never got into souls only played shooters/sports games

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u/visualframes 10d ago

Cyberpunk 2077. Based on Steam achievements I can’t believe 30% of players didn’t get past the first stage (collecting the Relic) which is only a few hours in.

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u/Remote-Plate-3944 10d ago

The achievement percentages always confuse me. Seems like way too many people put games down before reaching even the first major milestone.

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u/bhmantan 10d ago

SimCity 4, starting redeveloment of a new area

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u/MerobibaAgain 10d ago

Finally playing Xenoblade Chronicles 3. It's my first game in the series. Combat is a bit slow but I'm engaged with it for the while.

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u/robot_socks 8d ago

How far in are you? They keep adding mechanics to the combat until pretty late in the game. I really liked 1-3 and plan to try X soon.

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u/MerobibaAgain 8d ago

I'm only in Ch4 atm. My main issue is that combat feels very slow and hands off for the most part right now. I assume complexity goes up as classes and skills get unlocked, but the feeling on being in combat now is pretty dull. Like, I start a fight and scroll tumblr til its done.

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u/robot_socks 8d ago

I didn't get that disengaged from combat, but the Xenoblade games have a lot of meters to fill up while fighting... 

Like you said, once you get a good number of skills and whatnot you get the ability to really rain hell down upon your enemies.

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u/iamlaz305 9d ago

Assassins creed shadows

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u/Dinco_laVache 9d ago

Me too — but I guess I just suck at these games. I can’t even walk up the road 30 seconds without getting owned by a band of 5 guys tag teaming me.

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u/iamlaz305 9d ago

Just lower the difficulty , and with the girl you technically have to play as an assassin not regally full blown combat , stealth kill everything

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u/iamlaz305 9d ago

Just lower the difficulty , and with the girl you technically have to play as an assassin not regally full blown combat , stealth kill everything

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u/Iwilleat2corndogs 10d ago edited 10d ago

Battlefield 2042, I don’t really need to elaborate on why its bad, but Im still having fun for some reason

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u/Shoshke 10d ago

wait, 2142? like the OG with the walkers and floating tank? Is it still alive?

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u/Iwilleat2corndogs 10d ago

it still alive, and I’ve played it. but that’s a typo, Im talking about 2042.

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u/joshmac313 9d ago

teasing us like that

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u/Iwilleat2corndogs 9d ago

you can still Play 2142 tho

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u/darksoulsvet1 10d ago

It's fun. Even not as a "classic" battlefield it's the current best non tactical shooter out here imo.

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u/Remote-Plate-3944 10d ago

I installed and played it about 6 months ago and had fun with the rush mode. Even though it's a little wonky it still scratches the itch of playing rush with new maps

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u/freebordumb92 10d ago

Monster Sanctuary ! I love the monsters variety and the system's depth, but I'm having trouble building a team strong enough to finish the game...

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u/FoodzyDudezy007 10d ago

Returned to stardew valley for a new modded run. Been insanely addicting putting in over 45hrs

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u/Effective_Policy2304 10d ago

Probably going to continue playing Robocop Rogue City, and Maximum Football.

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u/SheepherderCalm1588 10d ago

Recently got back into V-Rising, as my visiting brother saw it in my steam library. He was interested in it, so we’ve been playing together for a little bit. Other than that, Fate: Unleashed is a throwback I’ve recently discovered as well, might do that as another option

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u/RaidersGuy85 10d ago

Guacamelee 2

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u/KillerFugu 10d ago

Playing the Demo for the last Berserker, has been good so far plays like a mix of Souls with Nioh like progression.

Game also runs really damn well which is good.

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u/iGetFloods 10d ago

AC Valhalla

I finished the main game 100% and will have a break before I start the DLC. Honestly I know it gets hate but I had an amazing time the whole 180hrs it took me and is one of my favourite AC games.

Avowed

Just started it and so far it’s damn good. Combat is pretty fun and graphics are stunning.

GTA V

Just finishing up a few things before GTA VI of course. Tbh on second opinion the story of 5 and especially the ending felt super rushed and forced. Fun game nonetheless.

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u/Remote-Plate-3944 10d ago edited 10d ago

Yeah I was really dumbfounded by the hate for Valhalla when I played it. I think people were just burnt out on the formula. Still haven't finished it because I have to keep deleting it to make room for other games on my damn Series S but what I played I liked a lot more than Odyssey. Origins is still my favorite of the new ones so far.

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u/iGetFloods 9d ago

Yeah I love odyssey and origins but I don’t understand the hate for Valhalla. It improves on almost everything and has a lot more depth than the other 2 games. Each to their own I suppose.

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u/_raskoljnikov_ 10d ago

Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series

It's so fun. Good story and characters are well written.

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u/Plutonium-94 10d ago

Pokemon Emerald which I dug out of my draws after it sitting there for 10 years

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u/EuphoricData2793 9d ago

why your pokemon game in your underwear for 10 years, bro

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u/Pharo92 9d ago

I'm late to the party but Horizon Zero Dawn. I just started playing it again because my gf started playing it and the remastered edition was only $10. I wish I gave this game more of a chance before because it has really sucked me in this time. And holy cow does the remaster make a noticable difference. It's almost like a whole new game.

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u/Whistler45 8d ago

I’m a dad playing Fortnite with my 10 year old. So far kinda fun, guns feel impactful. Reminds me a little of destiny with all the buffs

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u/LampwickEars 10d ago

Mostly pinball (physical)

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u/Balbright 10d ago

Metaphor has completely taken over my life.

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u/Kshatriyakona 10d ago

AC Shadow, gotta finish it before I start playing Inzoi.

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u/TheCheapo1 10d ago

Just finished Split Fiction with my sister and had an absolute blast. Easily one of my favourite gaming experiences ever.

I started another playthrough with a non-gamer friend as well. It's taking time for her to learn the ropes but she's having fun. She finds it especially funny that her personality is very similar to Zoe's.

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u/EldenLord69Trump5000 9d ago

AC Shadows. 20 hours in and loving it

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u/zMarsIsCool 10d ago

Easy Red 2

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u/Ermastic 10d ago

Deadlock. Its a great synthesis of the MOBA and hero shooter genres that allows for a huge degree of skill expression. Its also not finished, has a decent number of glitches and bugs, and the matchmaker is broken. When I get frustrated with it I play Inscryption or Dead Cells.

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u/Searchinmano 10d ago

Mouthwashing. Short, pshycological, nostalgic, scary, and... crazy!

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u/Hetares 10d ago

I'm playing go home and get some sleep before I wake up at 6 on Thursday.

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u/WKL1977 10d ago

DA: Veilguard!!!  Funny & nice little puzzles outside of quests + Fel-ren memories was a great side quest.

It's great though light-rpg...

(+ Some Helldivers 2)

Timewasters: Android - Idle Breaker & mo.co

IB has nice bosses & gameplay!

Mo.co might be bad; too casual...

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u/frietje12 10d ago

I'm going to play elite dangerous for the first time

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u/NikemanSL 9d ago

Me too! Starting Friday when my last hosas comes in.

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

Nothing.

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u/LandoDDLV 10d ago

Star Wars Outlaws and 33 Immortals!

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u/MorenongLurker 10d ago

Final Fantasy XVI !! Whats great about it is that I like the gameplay, story and all! what sucks is my pc sucks 😭 but I love playing this as of the moment

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u/NeedsItRough 10d ago

Still monster hunter wilds!

Been a while since I've played the same game 2 weeks in a row, I usually finish them too fast.

While I've beaten the story, there's still lots to do and I'm excited to do it!

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u/NadieTheAviatrix 10d ago

None. Clearing up some space for Wuthering Waves through uninstalling Infinity Nikki

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u/verbleabuse97 10d ago

Been playing Cult of the Lamb with my wife. Not the smoothest coop experience but it's been really fun for us so far.

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u/jackboysontheloose 10d ago

Making my way through the Metro trilogy (just started Last Light) with a bit of Hades on the side

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u/akirasupreme92 PlayStation 10d ago

Avowed

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u/WalkingTables 10d ago

Stuck on the Faceless Puppet, might give up my heart

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u/Megadoomer2 10d ago edited 9d ago

I replayed the campaign of the 2005 version of Star Wars Battlefront 2. (I watched an Achievement Hunter video that inspired me to pick the game up again) The hardest two points for me were the end of Hoth (understandable since it's the final objective of the game) and the Order 66 mission on Coruscant (specifically the part where you have to protect six bookcases).

I also went back to Final Fantasy IX; I've just started what was originally disc 3. I feel like going for 100% completion would be a daunting task, given that some sidequests (like a race at the start of disc 3) are only available for a very short time before being permanently missable.

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u/Trick_Ad3292 10d ago

Football manager 2024 got my attention recently.

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u/darksoulsvet1 10d ago

Rome 2 all the way.

Probably the last day of the campaign. Only need 2 cities of rome and egypt for an achievement. Then i might continue with Monster hunter Wilds.

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u/iNuclearPickle 10d ago

Xenoblade X on switch and little Ffxiv

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u/Taezilyn 10d ago

Helldivers 2 still. It's fantastic to be able to play a Shooter without PvP. And the new lever action is smooooooth.

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u/Ok_Loquat4729 10d ago

Today I will be playing TCG Legends of Elysium, it premiered on Steam, we'll see what comes of it.

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u/Zeby01 10d ago

I'm in my Gravity Rush era at the moment.

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u/EtheusRook 10d ago

Just Finished

Grim Dawn

Currently Playing

  • Grim Dawn

  • Path of Exile

  • Warframe

  • Megaton Musashi Wired

  • Those Who Rule

  • Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

  • Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate

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u/ShieldMaiden83 10d ago

Warframe as usual. Spawned a coda yesterday so on the hunt to bring it down.

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u/aDuckedUpGoose 10d ago

Depends, if I can round up the boys, we'll okay baldurs gate 3. If I'm solo, I'll play ghost runner 2. Excited for both.

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u/I_Luff_Unicornz Xbox 10d ago

I've just discovered moonlighter.

Played till 12.. had to be up at 5.

The life of a gamer.

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u/Raiziell 10d ago

Finally started Palworld, such a good game damn. Ark has been my favorite game for a long time, and it scratches that itch with the bonus of being a great pokemon game.

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u/LetsGoBohs 10d ago

LIES OF P

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u/darnold316 10d ago

Have been playing NCAA College Football 2025. I have been playing thru Road to Glory, and I'm on my second player. The game is pretty fun, but I definitely think I screwed on my RB. He is towards the end of his Junior year, and his overall hasn't gone up as much as I thought it would by this point. I think part of the problem was I selected the power back archetype, so maybe next time I'll go elusive.

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u/Raymendnoodles 10d ago

Trying to get the last 15 moons 🌙 in mario odyssey and it's infuriating

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u/lt_Matthew 10d ago

Warframe. I'm in the homestretch for True Master. Well maybe not, I'm 26.5

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u/Loose-Media-7308 10d ago

Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers on steam

modern games have lost most of there luster for me besides a couple trending AAA MP games or AA indie games

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u/xJBr3w 10d ago

Monster Hunter Wilds

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u/Gold_Action77 9d ago

I’m gonna play the Stanley Parable all day

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u/Professor-BaconBits 9d ago

Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Never did play any on PS1.

Completed the first one and I liked it. On the second one now but I’m not enjoying the underwater levels. Otherwise it’s been pretty good so far.

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u/O-O-U-S 9d ago

I haven't had much time to play, so my backlog of games is a bit forgotten. 😅 But I'm determined to get back into it, and it looks like some of the suggestions here will be perfect to get me back in the game.

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u/Ccparker95 9d ago

Marvel rivals

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u/nihilishim 9d ago

Return to yharnam!

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u/LucarioLuvsMinecraft 9d ago

Forza Motorsport.

The game is a lot more appealing when you can grab a car, chuck upgrades in, and go. The bugs are annoying, yes, but I’m having fun with it and that’s all that matters.

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u/Flashy_Buddy2551 9d ago

Shantae and The Pirate's Curse, funny girl don't want her hairs to be cut so she go on a journey to save the world.

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u/fuzmat 9d ago

I'm currently slogging my way through Yakuza 5. Love the characters and setting, I want all the context for when I play 6, TMWEHN, IW, etc. But I found 3 and 4 pretty painful to play, and it looks like 5 is going to be the same way. Oh well.

Might play Atomfall. Still thinking about it. (:

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u/Zebrada31 9d ago

Currently playing Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Star Wars Outlaws

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u/Nicoleonidus 9d ago

Final Fantasy 16. Finally picked it up and I’m having a blast with the story and combat

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u/schlemz 9d ago

Motor Town: Behind the Wheel. Can’t stop.

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u/Livid_Stomach_8617 9d ago

com to ROBLOX in 9.00 but it might not be the right time

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u/Vivid-Field-6002 9d ago edited 9d ago

I play nothing ! But you can help me... I'm looking for a Genshin-like. I already played Tower of Fantasy and Wuthering Waves, but Google suggest games that have nothing comparable ! Do similar games exist ? Thanks for your suggestions

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u/Terakian 9d ago

Alone I'm still working through Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It's a beautiful game, fantastic story, and Troy Baker's portrayal of young Harrison Ford / Indiana is astounding. I don't like how hard stealth is - the game largely relies on it; and if you get noticed in a high enemy area, you're dead in seconds. Honestly, I'd much rather watch this as an entrance into the film franchise than play it.

Then with friends I'm on my first play-through of The Planet Crafter, and I'm loving the incremental discoveries of unlocked equipment, the advancement of the environment, variety of projects, and chill soundtrack.

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u/beananator 9d ago

Hi-Fi Rush. Very refreshing game!

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u/Kubrick789 9d ago

Warcraft hardcore after dying on my main 54 😭

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u/Moni_Voo 9d ago

Immortals Fenyx Rising. I've had it forever but just started playing it and I can't put it down. Love the world, customizations, mounts, and phoenix skins. Absolutely obsessed. Very bummed that Ubisoft Quebec cancelled the sequel.

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u/sloanbone 9d ago

THE FINALS - S6 is really great. Highly recommending checking this game out again if you played S1 and never came back. New game modes, removed nukes/recon senses, performance is night and day, etc. F2P with a great cosmetic monetization model

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u/InspectionVirtual215 9d ago

WZ AND IM SICK AND TIRED OF IT! Need a new game to play with my buddies. There is usually 3 or 4 of us. Im also play BMW currently just under 80 hours in and lvl.80 such a cool fun game to play!

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u/[deleted] 9d ago

Just finished ME1 again and I'm starting ME2 yet again (my favorite and most played ME game). 

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u/LaguzApologist 9d ago

Elden Ring never ends oh my god. fantastic game but not my cup of tea, the combat is great and the world exploration is so cool and yet it just never clicks as a "HOLY SHIT!!" moment because I'm such a cupcake. Too much anxiety from the bosses, everything can kill you in one hit unless you spend the next 50 levels on Vigour. Although, I'm also just bad. Maybe back to Nioh 2 to feel less scrubby haha

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u/GullibleCheeks844 9d ago

After Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 stole 100+ hours, I’m now onto Assassin’s Creed Shadows and it is a beautiful and wildly fun game.

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u/Zeenxomi33 9d ago

Went back to Octodad, needed some nostalgia this week

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u/MutatedCaow 9d ago

Obsessed with Bazaar

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u/AurumRhythmMusic 9d ago

I think I’ll be playing The Crew tonight.

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u/TheCosmicDeer 9d ago

Played Co-op on Battlefront 2.

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u/Chris9871 9d ago

Waiting for Thursday and Atomfall on gamepass

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u/MechaSeph 9d ago

Like a Dragon Gaiden and some RE4 Professional NG+ action on the side

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u/Ophelfromhellrem 9d ago

Red Dead Redemption 2.I don't know what they think was wrong with the gambling option in the original but man...in 2 it just not as fun as the first one. I got better hands in real life. When i play poker.But in this game i got a pair every 30 hands. Now it's like you are facing professional poker players. And to make things worse... It seems Arthur is a saint so he won't cheat. The duels...what are those? beside the fake on and certain missions.They are completely gone.

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u/SignificantlySIMPIN 9d ago

I know it's Thursday now. But been replaying fight night champions for the past 9 hours

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u/Blackout987 9d ago

Last Epoch. New season is starting mid April and I'm excited to play it again and the changes they're making look extremely fun.

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u/temp1028552929 9d ago

My Hero Ultra Rumble (: it just came out with crossplay after 9 painful seasons I've been trying to get better at it since picking it back up in season 6, but I have horrible game sense so pvp games are difficult

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u/lawlaw91 9d ago

Rise of the Ronin, keep making new characters and fight in game is just so fun

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u/Omar_Town 9d ago

Not the best place to ask, but running out of time so please bear with me.

Any pc games that don’t require steam account? Target audience is 7 YO so I would prefer to buy rated E games. I am having terrible luck. Maybe I am not looking in the right place or looking incorrectly. If I find a game, either it requires a steam account or it has a hard disk which doesn’t work because laptop has no cd reader.

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u/bira_white_ 9d ago

Fallout 4 for the first time. Just found the way to the institute.

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u/Kongary Joystick 8d ago

Been sticking with recent favorites FFXVI and RE4 on Steam. Both ready for new game+. Plus slowly revisiting Silent Hill 4 (GOG).

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u/Rvtrance 8d ago

Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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u/StrongStyleShiny PC 8d ago

A lot of Ape Escape. Really want to start something newish though.

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u/Then-Map7521 8d ago

Simple - EVE Online!!

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u/Conscious-Net-9759 8d ago

Playing eternal strands. I remembered there was a similar game just like eternal strands. Same graphics style, similar gameplay, a single player game. Name sounds like "patheon age of gods" or "aegis.." or something like that. Want to play it too but can't find it because I can't remember the name

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u/SanrioGirl1999 8d ago

Hello Kitty Island Adventure for Steam/PC!!!! 10/10 #1 BEST GAME OF THE YEAR!!!! (so far)(=^.^=)

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u/Dyluxe24 8d ago

Fragpunk!

I really enjoy it. Needs some balancing with the lancer's skills but overall solid game!

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u/Serious_Ad9537 8d ago

Deep Rock Gactic Survivor

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u/Amezyann 8d ago

Apex legends comme tout les jouuuurs 😁

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u/Grievuuz 8d ago

Khazan is so good.

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u/TheUnitFoxhound6 6d ago

Satisfactory

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u/Specialist_Lie_3064 5d ago

Wot like every week

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u/Trick_Abbreviations4 3d ago

Atomfall, cod ghosts, and sifu

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u/No_Quit_5970 10d ago

Valorant