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Nice thing about subscription services is that you can demo games that have no demo. Subbed to EA Play to try Jedi: Survivor. Got fed up of all the platforming. It's not that it's bad; there's just so much of it, more than in Fallen Order. I like the combat, but if feels like something that happens in-between all the running, jumping, swinging, flipping etc. A lot of it seems unnecessary - like all I want to do is ascend that ridge right in front of me. Why do I have to jump here, wall run across there, slide down, jumo back up every damn time?

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05-27-2024 , 08:31 PM

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Bluegrassplayer

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Songs of Conquest was fun, and apparently there are planned dlc and a full expansion in the works.

If you enjoy HOMM3 then I recommend it.

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06-08-2024 , 03:57 AM

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Mark_K

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Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,325

Mash,

Where are you in Talos 2? I'm currently on South 2. South 1, statue with green target was tough... whew.

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06-08-2024 , 05:20 AM

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mashxx

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I had a lot of travels lately and was busy with Mario Odyssey (which was a bit disappointing) so parked Talos for a while. I already noticed facing issues in N1 which doesn't help.

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06-09-2024 , 02:42 AM

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Mark_K

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Originally Posted by mashxx

I had a lot of travels lately and was busy with Mario Odyssey (which was a bit disappointing) so parked Talos for a while. I already noticed facing issues in N1 which doesn't help.

I hear you. I'm impressed that Talos 2 uses so many new devices. So far no mines or machine guns...

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06-09-2024 , 10:00 AM

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Tuma

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Diablo IV was on sale for half off on Steam. Which I couldn't say no to. I'm currently a lvl. 23 Barb, and am relatively new to the series. The campaign is fun so far. Not sure what to expect after the story ends.

Not sure how screwed I'll be later on for not doing research on the builds. Thus far it's been easy.

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06-09-2024 , 12:07 PM

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newguyhere

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I wanted to play Diablo IV when it came to GamePass, but then this popped up

I hate being forced to sign up or register for something regardless of how easy it is to do.

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06-09-2024 , 12:10 PM

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thethethe

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On the bright side - you don't have to play D4

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06-09-2024 , 12:11 PM

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newguyhere

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Lol, I guess a good thing?

I've never played a Diablo game so I was at least interested, but not that interested.

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06-09-2024 , 12:31 PM

#23836

thethethe

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Ah sorry to be an ass. It would be fun for a bit then.
I'm predominately a big (read: addicted) ARPG player, with a distaste for Diablo, so what I say can be ignored!
Better listen to the fans.

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06-09-2024 , 12:49 PM

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Rooksx

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I realised how D4 and its ilk can be satisfying during the course of my 20+ attempts to beat Lies of P's final boss. After all that frustration, playing such an undemanding game, where progress every session is guaranteed, is a relief.

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06-09-2024 , 01:31 PM

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mashxx

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I'm happy for the recent D4 trial, it was pleasant for 2 hours although I did go for level 20, but I realised fairly quickly how shallow this game is. Easy pass.

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06-09-2024 , 02:01 PM

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newguyhere

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Latest trailer for the Snake Eater remake looks so damn good.

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06-09-2024 , 02:12 PM

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mashxx

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Originally Posted by Mark_K

Mash,

Where are you in Talos 2? I'm currently on South 2. South 1, statue with green target was tough... whew.

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Originally Posted by mashxx

I had a lot of travels lately and was busy with Mario Odyssey (which was a bit disappointing) so parked Talos for a while. I already noticed facing issues in N1 which doesn't help.

I'm in N2 because of peer pressure.

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06-10-2024 , 03:21 AM

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Mark_K

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Originally Posted by mashxx

I'm in N2 because of peer pressure.

lol... GL

So far, I think the puzzles are more reasonable than talo1. I remember having to do crazy stuff to complete some of the old ones.

But then again, I haven't been to West 1-3 yet.

BTW, I also bought Diablo 4 during the latest sale. I'll give it a spin this summer. I loved Diablo 2. Mindless clicking and phat loot! What's not to like?

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06-10-2024 , 04:12 AM

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mashxx

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It's been a while since I played Talos 1 but I remember being able to always think of something that should be next and this is what I love about the game. When it comes to Zachtronics it's more often that I'm stuck without any idea how to even continue and I quit these games fairly early but in Talos it's more clear what could be the next move. Talos 2 mechanics seem more advanced/interesting so we'll see how it plays out.

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06-10-2024 , 04:45 AM

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Mark_K

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I agree. One thing that I've been doing when stuck in the levels is that thinking of the end and working backwards usually proves helpful.

But even so, tonight I was stuck in South 2 puzzle 8 for an embarrassing long time.

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06-12-2024 , 02:54 PM

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Mark_K

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Mash,
In Talos 2, I noticed with a well timed jump, you can get inside the Gold door puzzle for South 3. I didn't jump down into the puzzle because I was worried it would screw up my game. Either trapping me or screwing up the story.