OT: Video Game Computers/Gadgets/Gizmos Thread

[FrieAaron]

I'll definitely end up trying Valorant but I'm disappointed that it appears to be 95% Counter-Strike.

You can tell their aim is for it to turn into an esport game.Probably in a year or two.

Yeah, but it's so much Counter-Strike, what is going to set it apart from that game which already has an established fanbase for over a decade? The abilities, from what I've seen more or less just function as different types of grenades for the most part.

[Siefer]

FF7 Remake is up there with God of War and Bloodborne for best combat systems on the PS4. The boss battles are particular enjoyable, with the ATB system forcing so many fraught decisions.

[MikeIsGood]

FF7 Remake is up there with God of War and Bloodborne for best combat systems on the PS4. The boss battles are particular enjoyable, with the ATB system forcing so many fraught decisions.

Agreed overall, but the Hell House battle drove me up the **** wall. It might be that I just couldn't figure out the mechanics (and I've kept myself from looking online for first play through), but man it was an annoying fight.

But in general, yeah, combat is wonderful.

[Siefer]

FF7 Remake is up there with God of War and Bloodborne for best combat systems on the PS4. The boss battles are particular enjoyable, with the ATB system forcing so many fraught decisions.

Agreed overall, but the Hell House battle drove me up the **** wall. It might be that I just couldn't figure out the mechanics (and I've kept myself from looking online for first play through), but man it was an annoying fight.

But in general, yeah, combat is wonderful.

That's been the longest fight in the game for me so far (I'm right before the Shinra Building). I didn't die, but it took me over a half hour to grind the damn thing down. Still had a great time with it, though.

[StickeeFingaz]

I'll definitely end up trying Valorant but I'm disappointed that it appears to be 95% Counter-Strike.

You can tell their aim is for it to turn into an esport game.Probably in a year or two.

Yeah, but it's so much Counter-Strike, what is going to set it apart from that game which already has an established fanbase for over a decade? The abilities, from what I've seen more or less just function as different types of grenades for the most part.

Yea, I've played about 5 mins of Counter-Strike and I was pretty lost playing my first games of Valorant last night, although I wasn't last place on my team in any of the games. I was actually surprised at how friendly the guys on my teams were when I told them these are my first games. There's so much to learn about the maps/angles/callouts that new players are at a severe disadvantage. And without knowing the strategy behind using each character's abilities, I felt like I was using my ability just to use it. The only player that has clear abilities that are easy to utilize and understand is Raze (grenades + roomba bomb + rocket launcher).

Really satisfying getting kills and making a nice play though.

[MikeIsGood]

Welp, looks like I'll be going back to SMM2.

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[ACGB]

I'll definitely be picking up SMM2 next time it's on sale. Playing through created worlds sounds much more compelling than one-off levels.

[neiLz]

You can tell their aim is for it to turn into an esport game.Probably in a year or two.

Yeah, but it's so much Counter-Strike, what is going to set it apart from that game which already has an established fanbase for over a decade? The abilities, from what I've seen more or less just function as different types of grenades for the most part.

Yea, I've played about 5 mins of Counter-Strike and I was pretty lost playing my first games of Valorant last night, although I wasn't last place on my team in any of the games. I was actually surprised at how friendly the guys on my teams were when I told them these are my first games. There's so much to learn about the maps/angles/callouts that new players are at a severe disadvantage. And without knowing the strategy behind using each character's abilities, I felt like I was using my ability just to use it. The only player that has clear abilities that are easy to utilize and understand is Raze (grenades + roomba bomb + rocket launcher).

Really satisfying getting kills and making a nice play though.

20 year CSGO player here. Valorant is just like CS except with one small issue that I actually don't like:

1. The spawns are way to close to eachother. The choke points are literally ten steps out of each team's spawn. I prefer the bigger map set up for CS as it leaves out more fluid gameplay. I can't get over this. as a CSGO player, I like setting up and executing. It seems like with valorant once the round starts, you basically walk the entire map throw abilities and play angles. There is no flow/openess to the maps.

I don't mind the abilities at all. they give it a different feel and can lead to some cool set pieces. The feel of hitting a head shot and getting kills is really nice. CS match making has a big issue with 64 tick servers. Valorant has 128 tick and every shot feels like you hit it.

Competitively - I am not sure how far valorant can go. CS to me, is the best game to watch for competitive team gameplay. It's basic/simple to understand and moves pretty quickly with the 1.5 min rounds. Valorant is that way, but you rarely get "rushes" or fast executes. It's always walking and angle checking, which is fine, but as a viewer i prefer a littler more fast pace.

The game is great outside of my few issues and I'll continue to play it and probably play it even more once my friends can all get it. Until then though, I'll be playing a combination of CSGO, Overwatch then mix in valorant when the group of 5 i play with can get it.

[Siefer]

Very important question time. Which is the best boss theme?

Those Who Fight Further (FF7):

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Force Your Way (FF8):

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or Battle 2(FF9):

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[brew city bombers]

Is anyone selling a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone by any chance? Looking to purchasing one since I have time to spare

[crkone]

Very important question time. Which is the best boss theme?

Those Who Fight Further (FF7):

Watch on YouTube

Force Your Way (FF8):

Watch on YouTube

or Battle 2(FF9):

Watch on YouTube

Easily 8.

[MikeIsGood]

Very important question time. Which is the best boss theme?

Spoiler:

Those Who Fight Further (FF7):

Watch on YouTube

Force Your Way (FF8):

Watch on YouTube

or Battle 2(FF9):

[youtube]31N1I_coaWU[/youtube

Easily 8.

Agreed. 9 is the weakest IMO, but I didn't play 9 so I also lack the nostalgia for it.

[Sauce Boss]

Welp, looks like I'll be going back to SMM2.

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Same. This is what I’ve wanted since the start. If people make good content there’s a lot of game there to play.

Was trying to get into Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to thin out my backlog. Not feeling it. Going back to Breath of the Wild to finish out, then maybe the last half of Witcher 3 DLC I put off for the past four years.

[ReasonablySober]

Welp, looks like I'll be going back to SMM2.

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Same. This is what I’ve wanted since the start. If people make good content there’s a lot of game there to play.

Yup, this would get me to pick the switch up again. Looks amazing.

Was trying to get into Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to thin out my backlog. Not feeling it.

Yea, weirdly I couldn't either even though Human Revolution was the rare game I finished and really loved. Something about MD never hooked me.

I'm approaching the 200 hour mark in Nioh 2, still on my first play through (there are two game plus modes). I've had some costly missteps along the way with my builds and farming gear sets that went no where, but I'm still playing fresh content when I want it and I've got three main boss fights to go. Normally I'd power through and sprint to the end, but as I got close to the finish line a couple weeks ago I decided to chill a bit, screw around, do side missions, etc. The circumstances being what they are I'm in no huge rush.

[FrieAaron]

8 has the best score of any FF game in general (6 is very close). A big part of why it's my favorite in the series.

[mattg]

Very important question time. Which is the best boss theme?

Spoiler:

Those Who Fight Further (FF7):

Watch on YouTube

Force Your Way (FF8):

Watch on YouTube

or Battle 2(FF9):

[youtube]31N1I_coaWU[/youtube

Easily 8.

Agreed. 9 is the weakest IMO, but I didn't play 9 so I also lack the nostalgia for it.

9 is my favorite FF game overall, even more so than 7. If you’re a fan of the series it’s a must play.

Any of you jrpg fans ever play any of the suikoden series? Particularly the first 2? The original has some of my favorite video game music ever.

[KidA24]

Very important question time. Which is the best boss theme?

Spoiler:

Those Who Fight Further (FF7):

Watch on YouTube

Force Your Way (FF8):

Watch on YouTube

or Battle 2(FF9):

Watch on YouTube

No. Just no. Dancing Mad. FF6 (III in the States)

https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-vi-s-dancing-mad-a-critical-analysis-157570.phtml

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[UWNick]

Easily 8.

Agreed. 9 is the weakest IMO, but I didn't play 9 so I also lack the nostalgia for it.

9 is my favorite FF game overall, even more so than 7. If you’re a fan of the series it’s a must play.

Any of you jrpg fans ever play any of the suikoden series? Particularly the first 2? The original has some of my favorite video game music ever.

I absolutely love the Suikoden games. My favorite series of jrpgs all time. I agree I love their music, although maybe not quite as iconic I'd probably put it over the final fantasy series. (But probably not over Chrono trigger). Especially stuff like the headquarters music from 2 or the raftfleet theme from 5. Man I wish someone would buy that series from Konami and revive it.

[MikeIsGood]

Was trying to get into Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to thin out my backlog. Not feeling it.

Yea, weirdly I couldn't either even though Human Revolution was the rare game I finished and really loved. Something about MD never hooked me.

Same. It's been a pretty easy non-revisit for me, despite loving the DE series and playing through Human Revolution multiple times. It was missing something. I stalled about 25 hours in.

[MikeIsGood]

Agreed. 9 is the weakest IMO, but I didn't play 9 so I also lack the nostalgia for it.

9 is my favorite FF game overall, even more so than 7. If you’re a fan of the series it’s a must play.

Any of you jrpg fans ever play any of the suikoden series? Particularly the first 2? The original has some of my favorite video game music ever.

I absolutely love the Suikoden games. My favorite series of jrpgs all time. I agree I love their music, although maybe not quite as iconic I'd probably put it over the final fantasy series. (But probably not over Chrono trigger). Especially stuff like the headquarters music from 2 or the raftfleet theme from 5. Man I wish someone would buy that series from Konami and revive it.

I also played/loved Suikoden. I think 2 was the pinnacle.

I played part of FF9 but it didn't hook me. Something about the art style and setting made it hard for me to get into it (despite Vivi being adorable).