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#77REDACTED, Posted: Apr 30 2013 at 6:16 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) I know you were replying to Kashi, that doesn't make your comment any less ridiculous...
#78 Apr 30 2013 at 7:37 PM Rating: Good
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Just got Tomb Raider on a friend's request. I played Mass Effect 3's Multiplayer since the demo up until a few weeks ago, lost interest in it. TR is very engaging. I've also been trying to plat Bayonetta at a steady pace for a while now. Kind of miffed the sequel is going to be a WiiU exclusive.
#79 Apr 30 2013 at 8:32 PM Rating: Decent
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For the record, for a game like Ni No Kuni, I just relaxed and tried to let all disbelief and analysis be suspended. It didn't take. The game, by virtue of its design, would not allow me to forget that I was playing a pretty standard JRPG with an injection of a Studio Ghibli movie. Granted, I'm like 50% on liking Studio Ghibli movies to begin with, but usually when I don't like them it's because they resemble acid trip fantasy, whereas Ni No Kuni delivers a totally coherent plot, just one that didn't captivate me. I was totally on board in the first half hour when the /important plot point happens/, but beyond that they failed to engage me.
#80 Apr 30 2013 at 8:45 PM Rating: Good
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Kachi wrote:
For the record, for a game like Ni No Kuni, I just relaxed and tried to let all disbelief and analysis be suspended. It didn't take. The game, by virtue of its design, would not allow me to forget that I was playing a pretty standard JRPG with an injection of a Studio Ghibli movie. Granted, I'm like 50% on liking Studio Ghibli movies to begin with, but usually when I don't like them it's because they resemble acid trip fantasy, whereas Ni No Kuni delivers a totally coherent plot, just one that didn't captivate me. I was totally on board in the first half hour when the /important plot point happens/, but beyond that they failed to engage me.


Fair enough. Different strokes and all.

What's the last thing you played that you thoroughly enjoyed front to back?
#81 Apr 30 2013 at 9:46 PM Rating: Good
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Kachi wrote:
For the record, for a game like Ni No Kuni, I just relaxed and tried to let all disbelief and analysis be suspended. It didn't take. The game, by virtue of its design, would not allow me to forget that I was playing a pretty standard JRPG with an injection of a Studio Ghibli movie. Granted, I'm like 50% on liking Studio Ghibli movies to begin with, but usually when I don't like them it's because they resemble acid trip fantasy, whereas Ni No Kuni delivers a totally coherent plot, just one that didn't captivate me. I was totally on board in the first half hour when the /important plot point happens/, but beyond that they failed to engage me.



Just play Persona 3 already and shut up! :laughs:


Edited, Apr 30th 2013 11:52pm by ShindaUsagi
#82 Apr 30 2013 at 10:54 PM Rating: Decent
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Thinking of getting a PS3 but worried it'll end up like my other consoles I've bought over the years (ie. mostly unused).

Going to have PS2 access once again soon, so maybe I should just put up with that. Seems like a waste to buy a PS3 when I still haven't exhausted the PS1 and PS2 libraries... though maybe this is just my strict impulse control and sustainability concerns getting away in my ability to have fun again.

Edited, May 1st 2013 1:11am by Dizmo
#83 Apr 30 2013 at 11:09 PM Rating: Good
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ShindaUsagi wrote:
Kachi wrote:
For the record, for a game like Ni No Kuni, I just relaxed and tried to let all disbelief and analysis be suspended. It didn't take. The game, by virtue of its design, would not allow me to forget that I was playing a pretty standard JRPG with an injection of a Studio Ghibli movie. Granted, I'm like 50% on liking Studio Ghibli movies to begin with, but usually when I don't like them it's because they resemble acid trip fantasy, whereas Ni No Kuni delivers a totally coherent plot, just one that didn't captivate me. I was totally on board in the first half hour when the /important plot point happens/, but beyond that they failed to engage me.



Just play Persona 3 already and shut up! :laughs:


Edited, Apr 30th 2013 11:52pm by ShindaUsagi


I added P3 and P4 to my Gamefly Q.

Like the new avatar btw :)
#84 Apr 30 2013 at 11:52 PM Rating: Decent
Just started playing Guild Wars 2 about 2 weeks ago to try to tie me over. Some things in that game are implemented very well and I am getting some enjoyment out of it, however I think it is too 1 player focused. The live open-world events are great, but sadly the population at lower levels is fairly low and during the hours I play I find it difficult to find people to do the events with. It's pretty fun, but I can't bring myself to play for more than an hour or two in a sitting. Also, the fact that many of my guild members are children who use words such as “swagtastic“ does not help.....at all.

Edited, May 1st 2013 1:53am by DrCapricious
#85 May 01 2013 at 2:12 AM Rating: Good
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Earthbound.
#87 May 01 2013 at 4:05 AM Rating: Decent
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LebargeX wrote:
Kachi wrote:
For the record, for a game like Ni No Kuni, I just relaxed and tried to let all disbelief and analysis be suspended. It didn't take. The game, by virtue of its design, would not allow me to forget that I was playing a pretty standard JRPG with an injection of a Studio Ghibli movie. Granted, I'm like 50% on liking Studio Ghibli movies to begin with, but usually when I don't like them it's because they resemble acid trip fantasy, whereas Ni No Kuni delivers a totally coherent plot, just one that didn't captivate me. I was totally on board in the first half hour when the /important plot point happens/, but beyond that they failed to engage me.


Fair enough. Different strokes and all.

What's the last thing you played that you thoroughly enjoyed front to back?


The last actual game with a beginning and end? Gawd, I can barely remember. I think it was probably Borderlands (though possibly only by virtue of being the first shooter I actually enjoyed playing), though honestly I reached a point where I finished that one just to finish it. And I own Borderlands 2 but haven't been able to work up the desire to actually pop it in. Had I not done all of the quests, I probably would have enjoyed it front to back. To me the game suffered from content dilution--lots of content, but most lacking any real depth. Fetch quests, kill 10 skags, etc.

ShindaUsagi wrote:
Kachi wrote:
For the record, for a game like Ni No Kuni, I just relaxed and tried to let all disbelief and analysis be suspended. It didn't take. The game, by virtue of its design, would not allow me to forget that I was playing a pretty standard JRPG with an injection of a Studio Ghibli movie. Granted, I'm like 50% on liking Studio Ghibli movies to begin with, but usually when I don't like them it's because they resemble acid trip fantasy, whereas Ni No Kuni delivers a totally coherent plot, just one that didn't captivate me. I was totally on board in the first half hour when the /important plot point happens/, but beyond that they failed to engage me.



Just play Persona 3 already and shut up! :laughs:


Edited, Apr 30th 2013 11:52pm by ShindaUsagi


Fine! I think I even have it in a drawer somewhere, in its original seal no less. Maybe if it's such a good game, I should leave it sealed and pick up a used copy for posterity.

Also, a couple of others I've been meaning to add to the list:
The Last Story
No More Heroes 2 (I do remember thoroughly enjoying the first one despite its technical flaws)
Probably a Monster Hunter at some point, I enjoyed Tri once I got the hang of it. And Pikmin 3! Love me some Pikmin.

Basically, with no intention whatsoever, I've become a video game snob. Even a "really good" game is usually not good enough for me unless it's something very different from games I've already played. e.g., I hear the new Luigi's Mansion is supposed to be a lot of fun.



Edited, May 1st 2013 3:05am by Kachi
#88 May 01 2013 at 4:22 AM Rating: Good
Played through Bioshock Infinite which was great, picked up Injustice which has also been fun so far. I saw Persona being mentioned. I tried to play through 4 on ps2, I just couldn't do it. Not sure why all the rave reviews, the game is painfully slow even several hours in. The story pacing is just terrible and I've played through some snoozefest RPG's throughout the years.
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#89 May 01 2013 at 7:28 AM Rating: Good
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Kachi wrote:
The last actual game with a beginning and end? Gawd, I can barely remember.
I'm pretty sure there's a new Fast and Furious movie that's more your speed. Smiley: smile
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#90 May 01 2013 at 12:06 PM Rating: Decent
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More and more I find myself playing a few runs of FTL before going to bed, I suppose that would qualify.


Yea Eve will always be a fall back for me as well
#91 May 01 2013 at 12:09 PM Rating: Decent
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lolgaxe wrote:
Kachi wrote:
The last actual game with a beginning and end? Gawd, I can barely remember.
I'm pretty sure there's a new Fast and Furious movie that's more your speed. Smiley: smile


You should really stop trying to guess at my tastes. You're apparently extremely bad at it.
#92 May 01 2013 at 12:17 PM Rating: Excellent
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Kachi wrote:
You're apparently extremely bad at it.
Says the guy who yesterday admitted to an 85% purchase rate of Final Fantasy games. You're just overestimating your own tastes. There's no shame in it. They couldn't have possibly made a half dozen movies if people like you weren't buying.
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#93 May 01 2013 at 12:25 PM Rating: Decent
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Er, I said that I didn't buy the two most recent ones. Nowhere did I say that I bought all the other ones. Aside from which, a little common sense would tell you that I haven't purchased a major FF console title in, what, more than 10 years? You don't think that over 10 years my tastes might have changed just a tad?

For all my babbling, it's impressive how little you know about me, let alone "people like me."
#94 May 01 2013 at 12:29 PM Rating: Excellent
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Kachi wrote:
Er, I said that I didn't buy the two most recent ones.
D'aww, you got embarrassed and now your story changes. That's so adorable!
Kachi wrote:
You don't think that over 10 years my tastes might have changed just a tad?
Certainly. They've clearly gotten worse. Smiley: smile
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#95 May 01 2013 at 12:33 PM Rating: Default
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You're retarded, man. My story hasn't changed at all.

And you clearly don't even have a finger on my tastes, not that I care what you think of them in the first place. I mean, Fast and the Furious? Really? Humor me. How'd you deduce that one, *********

Quit trollin' and get back to work.
#96 May 01 2013 at 12:43 PM Rating: Good
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Kachi wrote:
How'd you deduce that one, sh*tlock?
Your lack of attention span and inability to recognize quality storytelling mostly. You're not a "snob," that just sounds better than your inability to follow. Also quick to change your story when it suits you, and to anger. It's either ADHD or bad taste, both of which is the kind of crowd the F&F movies cater to. I'm leaning more towards bad taste, since you understand how awful those movies are and are embarrassed to be called out on it, but it could also be easily treated with pills as well so I haven't quite ruled that out.
Kachi wrote:
Quit trollin' and get back to work.
Ahh yes, the accusation of trolling. The last bastion of a cornered prey. Instead of trying to disprove what is being said, try to distract everyone else that might be paying attention. That might actually require thought and work. Smiley: wink
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#97 May 01 2013 at 12:55 PM Rating: Decent
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You clearly want to understand people much better than you do, so let's just chalk this up to a practice session gone awry on your part. You'll get it someday, champ Smiley: rolleyes
#98 May 01 2013 at 12:56 PM Rating: Good
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Kachi wrote:
You'll get it someday, champ Smiley: rolleyes
Whatever helps you pretend you're a complex and deep individual there, sport. Smiley: smile
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#99 May 01 2013 at 12:59 PM Rating: Excellent
I like a good pissing match as much as the next guy, but let's simmer down fellas.
#100 May 01 2013 at 1:09 PM Rating: Decent
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lolgaxe wrote:
Kachi wrote:
You'll get it someday, champ Smiley: rolleyes
Whatever helps you pretend you're a complex and deep individual there, sport. Smiley: smile


Well shucks. Your validation would have meant so much to my self-worth Smiley: oyvey The irony that you're implying that you're more deep and complex than I am isn't lost on me, either.

Seriously, man. I enjoy feeding the trolls, even meeting them on their own misguided terms. When -I'm- rolling my eyes and walking away, it's because you're really just so far off that it's absurd.
#101REDACTED, Posted: May 01 2013 at 1:38 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) All of lolgaxe's posts are just attack posts... usually not even relevant to the topic. I guess his monthly subscription is his ban-protection...
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