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[Smacktard]

Looking for new game??? Post a genre you want to play more of and I will throw you a recommendation of something you probably (maybe?) haven't played.

Include system if you want something specific, but don't post a stupid request like original Xbox tactical jRPG.

 

[Kat]

How about a platformer for PlayStation 3-5?

 

[Smacktard]

How about a platformer for PlayStation 3-5?

A bit trickier than I expected, but you really ought to try Tearaway: Unfolded.

It's a 3D platformer/collectathon for the PS4 with some really charming world-building and presentation. The story is actually pretty fun and engaging too, which caught me off-guard. It's a pretty easy play, but collecting 100% can be a bit challenging (and at some times tedious, unfortunately!) but it's still a fantastic game.

 

[Kat]

A bit trickier than I expected, but you really ought to try Tearaway: Unfolded.

It's a 3D platformer/collectathon for the PS4 with some really charming world-building and presentation. The story is actually pretty fun and engaging too, which caught me off-guard. It's a pretty easy play, but collecting 100% can be a bit challenging (and at some times tedious, unfortunately!) but it's still a fantastic game.

That's an excellent game, I agree. It appears I also felt getting 100% was too difficult or tedious, because I don't have any of the trophies for "get all the [X]". Maybe I'll reinstall it and try to get everything.

 

[Smacktard]

That's an excellent game, I agree. It appears I also felt getting 100% was too difficult or tedious, because I don't have any of the trophies for "get all the [X]". Maybe I'll reinstall it and try to get everything.

Oh damn, you're gonna make this challenging for me eh?

Okay, here's another recommendation:
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

It's a platformer/Metroidvania, and an excellent and very underrated game. It's deceptively challenging -- especially at the beginning.

 

[Kat]

That's a new one! I'll give it a try.

 

[Smacktard]

That's a new one! I'll give it a try.

If you like it, try Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap next. Not much different between the two, but it's just as good -- arguably better (tho I preferred Monster World, just slightly).

 

[Kat]

It turned out Monster Boy was free for me through PS+, so that's a nice bonus. I've been enjoying it, lots of secret things to find and the gameplay is pretty interesting. Excellent suggestion!

 

[Smacktard]

It turned out Monster Boy was free for me through PS+, so that's a nice bonus. I've been enjoying it, lots of secret things to find and the gameplay is pretty interesting. Excellent suggestion!

Nice one! Glad you're enjoying it. If you're still in the mood for 2D platformers when you've finished, Curse of the Moon 1 and 2 are not only excellent, but they're the best Castlevania games IMO.

 

[TD]

Monster Boy..
I should get back to that because I liked it. I remember downloading and playing it earlier this year when it was added to PS+.

I think I played like 4 hours of it but never got back to it. I'm notorious for doing that though, I only ever really play one game at a time and others end up taking a never ending backseat.

 

[Smacktard]

I'm notorious for doing that though, I only ever really play one game at a time and others end up taking a never ending backseat.

I'll finish things I started, but I typically have 2-4 games on rotation: one on Switch, one on PS3 or PS4. If I'm "playing" another one on either console, it's usually a long game (jRPGs mostly) that I need a bit of a break from.

 

[Kat]

I think I played like 4 hours of it but never got back to it. I'm notorious for doing that though, I only ever really play one game at a time and others end up taking a never ending backseat.

Yeah, I do that too. I didn't want to start another game before I finished Dragons Dogma for that reason, then I eventually fell prey to the allure of Baldurs Gate, but that's so long that I got distracted before finishing it and now I've started three other games.

I need a month off work to get through my backlog.

 

[Cole]

Kelly got a hold of some Chat GPT I see

 

[TD]

I'll finish things I started, but I typically have 2-4 games on rotation: one on Switch, one on PS3 or PS4. If I'm "playing" another one on either console, it's usually a long game (jRPGs mostly) that I need a bit of a break from.

See and I also only even have a PS5, rarely buy games, typically stick to the Plus catalog, and even with that I don't get to everything / put so many down.

Yeah, I do that too. I didn't want to start another game before I finished Dragons Dogma for that reason, then I eventually fell prey to the allure of Baldurs Gate, but that's so long that I got distracted before finishing it and now I've started three other games.

I need a month off work to get through my backlog.

Oh the backlog that grows faster than it shrinks? Yeah I got one of those too.

BG is a prime example of a game on my backlog I'll likely never get to unfortunately.

I mean - Sea of Stars came out August, I started it on release, and only just finished it last week. My save file was 42 hours.

BG would take me a year. lol

 

[Smacktard]

Kelly got a hold of some Chat GPT I see

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[TD]

I need a new game, this isn't really a specific genre but..

I like Action RPGs, metroidvanias, some racing titles, wholesome games.. nothing cutscene heavy and ideally not super long.

...even better if it's on the catalog for PS since I'm broke.

Cloud Gaming Catalogue - Cloud Gaming Catalogue

www.cloudgamingcatalogue.com

 

[Smacktard]

I need a new game, this isn't really a specific genre but..

I like Action RPGs, metroidvanias, some racing titles, wholesome games.. nothing cutscene heavy and ideally not super long.

...even better if it's on the catalog for PS since I'm broke.

Cloud Gaming Catalogue - Cloud Gaming Catalogue

www.cloudgamingcatalogue.com

I'm trying to think of games that you probably haven't heard of. I have a few games in mind, but it's tough to find those types of games that are on the PS catalog.

I can't vouch for this one personally -- it's on my "to-play" list, but Eldest Souls might be up your alley. It's a 2D boss-focused action game. It takes Souls as inspiration ofc, but I don't think it's as soulslike as its name might mislead you to believe.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is supposedly really good too. I've played other games in the Bloodstained series and can absolutely vouch for them. This one is VERY different, and I'm a bit on the fence until I play it, but it does have great reviews.

For games not on PS catalogue:
Guacamelee 1 and 2 are solid, very unique Metroidvanias: luchadore beat'em-up platforming-lite metroidvanias

 

[TD]

I'm trying to think of games that you probably haven't heard of. I have a few games in mind, but it's tough to find those types of games that are on the PS catalog.

I can't vouch for this one personally -- it's on my "to-play" list, but Eldest Souls might be up your alley. It's a 2D boss-focused action game. It takes Souls as inspiration ofc, but I don't think it's as soulslike as its name might mislead you to believe.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is supposedly really good too. I've played other games in the Bloodstained series and can absolutely vouch for them. This one is VERY different, and I'm a bit on the fence until I play it, but it does have great reviews.

For games not on PS catalogue:
Guacamelee 1 and 2 are solid, very unique Metroidvanias: luchadore beat'em-up platforming-lite metroidvanias

I feel like I actually have Guacamelee in my library from a monthly game forever ago.

Thanks for the ideas. I'll add those and see if any click.

 

[Smacktard]

I feel like I actually have Guacamelee in my library from a monthly game forever ago.

Thanks for the ideas. I'll add those and see if any click.

Awesome, lemme know your thoughts when you play them.

 

[TD]

Awesome, lemme know your thoughts when you play them.

So..

Guacamelee I don't think is for me. Maybe the theme or artstyle or something. I turned it off after 30 minutes.

Eldest Souls I played for 30 minutes and I could actually see myself liking it. Just not the type of game I want right now. So I'll get to it but it's a backlog.

Haven't gotten to Bloodlines yet but it looks like it'll be right up my alley.

 

[Smacktard]

Guacamelee I don't think is for me. Maybe the theme or artstyle or something. I turned it off after 30 minutes.

I get it. Art styles I don't like can be a huge turn-off for me too. It's the same reason I'd avoided playing the Bloodstained game I told you about.

Anyway, have you heard of Blasphemous? It's a challenging Metroidvania that you might enjoy.

 

[TD]

I get it. Art styles I don't like can be a huge turn-off for me too. It's the same reason I'd avoided playing the Bloodstained game I told you about.

Anyway, have you heard of Blasphemous? It's a challenging Metroidvania that you might enjoy.

Artstyle is so huge for me. It's honestly probably one of the most important things in a game. Also yes, I meant Bloodstained not Bloodlines.

I've always heard of Blasphemous. Seems like it could be up my alley. I'll give that one a try.

 

[Smacktard]

Artstyle is so huge for me. It's honestly probably one of the most important things in a game. Also yes, I meant Bloodstained not Bloodlines.

I've always heard of Blasphemous. Seems like it could be up my alley. I'll give that one a try.

Personally, I really enjoyed the art style of Guacamelee. It was unique, colorful, and I thought it was pretty.

IIRC you're not a huge fan of platformers. Platforming challenges are a fairly large component of Blasphemous... it kind of straddles the line between platformer and Metroidvania.

Also, @Fool's Requiem: ^ another 7th-gen game that isn't brown-bloom.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Unfortunately, Guacamelee was digital only on the PS3. I'd need to get a PS4 to get a physical copy that isn't being sold for 90+ like the Switch version is.

 

[Smacktard]

Unfortunately, Guacamelee was digital only on the PS3. I'd need to get a PS4 to get a physical copy that isn't being sold for 90+ like the Switch version is.

There's a Switch version at least that comes with a double-pack -- Guacamelee 1 + 2, with the DLC included for G1

 

[Fool's Requiem]

There's a Switch version at least that comes with a double-pack -- Guacamelee 1 + 2, with the DLC included for G1

for 90+ bucks CiB

 

[Smacktard]

for 90+ bucks CiB

Think of it as two games for the price of... two.

 

[TD]

Personally, I really enjoyed the art style of Guacamelee. It was unique, colorful, and I thought it was pretty.

I think my preferred art style has changed as I got older. I used to love the colorful artwork but not as much anymore (usually). I tend to like the dark fantasy-esque art styles more now? I think.

IIRC you're not a huge fan of platformers. Platforming challenges are a fairly large component of Blasphemous... it kind of straddles the line between platformer and Metroidvania.

Hmm. How intense are the platforming challenges? I loved Hollow Knight for example.

 

[Smacktard]

I think my preferred art style has changed as I got older. I used to love the colorful artwork but not as much anymore (usually). I tend to like the dark fantasy-esque art styles more now? I think.

Blasphemous will be up your alley, then. The artwork is beautiful, but grim/dark and evocative. The lore is some of the best I've read in video games, too. They paid their writers well.

Hmm. How intense are the platforming challenges? I loved Hollow Knight for example.

The gimmick in the game is basically:

• do some tricky platforming
• unlock a shortcut to make returning to the spot easier
• do some new tricky platforming
• repeat ad nauseum

It's very formulaic, yes, but it works. I'd say it's overall trickier than Hollow Knight's platforming, but nowhere near as challenging as the Path of Pain, for example.

 

[TD]

Blasphemous will be up your alley, then. The artwork is beautiful, but grim/dark and evocative. The lore is some of the best I've read in video games, too. They paid their writers well.

I love games with great lore. This is sounding more and more up my alley.

The gimmick in the game is basically:

• do some tricky platforming
• unlock a shortcut to make returning to the spot easier
• do some new tricky platforming
• repeat ad nauseum

It's very formulaic, yes, but it works. I'd say it's overall trickier than Hollow Knight's platforming, but nowhere near as challenging as the Path of Pain, for example.

Hmm.

Is there an emphasis on combat and exploration? Or is the focus more on platforming?

One of the things that I loved about Hollow Knight was the versatility of exploration and the "get lost but figure it out".

 

[Smacktard]

I love games with great lore. This is sounding more and more up my alley.

Hmm.

Is there an emphasis on combat and exploration? Or is the focus more on platforming?

One of the things that I loved about Hollow Knight was the versatility of exploration and the "get lost but figure it out".

There's a heavy emphasis on combat and exploration too. The combat is a lot more simplistic than HK's though -- it's a lot of "wait and respond" style combat. I do think you'll like the game though

 

[Quagmire]

How about a platformer for PlayStation 3-5?

Always a fan of the Ratchet and Clank Games

 

[TD]

There's a heavy emphasis on combat and exploration too. The combat is a lot more simplistic than HK's though -- it's a lot of "wait and respond" style combat. I do think you'll like the game though

Awesome. I watched a 15 minute clip of this game and I think I'm sold. Will definitely try it.

 

[Kat]

Always a fan of the Ratchet and Clank Games

Yeah, there's a favorite series of mine, too. Although I wasn't a big fan of the latest one for some reason.

 

[TD]

Apparently I tried Blasphemous in July 2022 since I have the first boss trophy but I don't remember doing this.



That was the early stages of the Plus Catalog though so it probably just got buried by other games.

 

[Smacktard]

Apparently I tried Blasphemous in July 2022 since I have the first boss trophy but I don't remember doing this.



That was the early stages of the Plus Catalog though so it probably just got buried by other games.

The first boss section is the weakest section of the game IMO. If you stick with it up until (any) second boss, I think you'll enjoy it much more.

 

[Kat]

I'm getting interested in Blasphemous based on this conversation, although I think I'd die a lot during "wait and respond" style combat (waiting is not a strong point of mine).

 

[TD]

The first boss section is the weakest section of the game IMO. If you stick with it up until (any) second boss, I think you'll enjoy it much more.

I'm getting interested in Blasphemous based on this conversation, although I think I'd die a lot during "wait and respond" style combat (waiting is not a strong point of mine).

So I beat the second boss. I am definitely interested in continuing but holy crap have I died a lot.. because gravity.

If there's an indicator that my platforming skills suck it's probably that.

Hard to say at this point if I truly like it but I'm into it enough that I'll keep trying. There's some stuff I don't really understand.

Also cause I'm a trophy whore sometimes I'm trying to beat bosses witout healing - parry is huge.

 

[Kat]

Dying a lot can be okay if the penalty isn't too harsh. I die a lot in Monster Boy, but the checkpoints are frequent and it just sends you back to the most recent one. It's when you have to redo a lot of drudgery or drop all your stuff or lose XP that it gets annoying.

 

[Smacktard]

Also cause I'm a trophy whore sometimes I'm trying to beat bosses witout healing - parry is huge

I'd do the "no healing" one on a separate playthrough tbh.

Also, I'd better let you know now -- if you didn't pick up and return items to the priest/healer before killing each boss, you'll miss another trophy. There's a guide you should follow because the whole process is a bit obtuse without it

 

[TD]

I'd do the "no healing" one on a separate playthrough tbh.

Also, I'd better let you know now -- if you didn't pick up and return items to the priest/healer before killing each boss, you'll miss another trophy. There's a guide you should follow because the whole process is a bit obtuse without it

Ooh this is good to know. Sounds like there's lots of missable stuff. Maybe I won't go for the Plat unless I really feel the desire for a second playthrough.

 

[Smacktard]

Ooh this is good to know. Sounds like there's lots of missable stuff. Maybe I won't go for the Plat unless I really feel the desire for a second playthrough.

IIRC the one I mentioned and the "no heals" are the only true missables. NG+ will make the no heals play a LOT easier IMO. Might be worth checking the trophy guide if there's any more missables

 

[TD]

IIRC the one I mentioned and the "no heals" are the only true missables. NG+ will make the no heals play a LOT easier IMO. Might be worth checking the trophy guide if there's any more missables

Ohhh there's NG+??
I wasn't aware. Is it your typical NG+ where you carry everything over?

It might be easier then for sure. Does the difficulty increase at all?

 

[Smacktard]

Ohhh there's NG+??
I wasn't aware. Is it your typical NG+ where you carry everything over?

It might be easier then for sure. Does the difficulty increase at all?

Yeah stuff carries over, but some collectables don't (just the lore collectables, I think?). Difficulty ramps up, but like Souls the game is still mostly easier because of the techniques, gear, etc. that you collected

 

[TD]

Yeah stuff carries over, but some collectables don't (just the lore collectables, I think?). Difficulty ramps up, but like Souls the game is still mostly easier because of the techniques, gear, etc. that you collected

Good to know, thanks!

I put in another hour. I think I've only died to enemies once but gravity is kicking my ass.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Oooh, here's something:
Rally Racing game. Gen 7 or older, plus Wii U (technically Gen 7), and Switch. No digital only releases. No PSP (don't have one).

No Dirt/Colin McRae, Sega Rally, and Top Gear Rally.

Wanna see if there's something out there besides the most well known brands. Let's see what you guys got.

 

[Smacktard]

Oooh, here's something:
Rally Racing game. Gen 7 or older, plus Wii U (technically Gen 7), and Switch. No digital only releases. No PSP (don't have one).

No Dirt/Colin McRae, Sega Rally, and Top Gear Rally.

Wanna see if there's something out there besides the most well known brands. Let's see what you guys got.

Racing games are really not my thing unfortunately :/ they're a bit of a blind spot for me.

What about Excite Truck? All I know about it is that it exists. That's kind of a rally racer, right?

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Racing games are really not my thing unfortunately :/ they're a bit of a blind spot for me.

What about Excite Truck? All I know about it is that it exists. That's kind of a rally racer, right?

Oh, I definitely have Excite Truck. If I can get Nintendo published titles that aren't Pokémon or RPGs, I'm definitely trying to get them. Excite Truck was one of the first games I got for the Wii after Smash Bros and Mario Kart.

Thanks for the reminder, I'll probably pop that in next time I pull out my Wii.

 

[Smacktard]

Oh, I definitely have Excite Truck. If I can get Nintendo published titles that aren't Pokémon or RPGs, I'm definitely trying to get them. Excite Truck was one of the first games I got for the Wii after Smash Bros and Mario Kart.

Thanks for the reminder, I'll probably pop that in next time I pull out my Wii.

Was it any good? I have a pretty complete Wii collection (of games I want to play), but I never got this. It had mediocre reviews, but it was an era where reviews were fairly inconsistent

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Was it any good? I have a pretty complete Wii collection (of games I want to play), but I never got this. It had mediocre reviews, but it was an era where reviews were fairly inconsistent

It's not going to blow you away in any category. But it plays well and you can still get a copy super cheap.