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[Jammin]

I really want to play a new RPG, but I'm not "feeling" it from the Witcher 3.

That's a shame. I'm totally into it now. I have all kinds of memorial day family stuff to do but the whole time I'm just going to be thinking how much I want to be home playing Witcher 3.

I love the combat a lot more than all the previous Witcher games. So much that I restarted my game to play on the hardest difficulty. The reason it's grown on me so much is that it's tough but fair. The harder the combat encounter the more fun it is. You can't win by just mashing light attack. There is no one thing you do that allows you to beat the stuff trying to kill you really. Once you get the hang of using absolutely everything available(Swords, Potions, Grenades, Crossbow Bolts, Signs) combat turns into this very deep and fluid thing that is so satisfying.

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I also trying out turning off the mini-map and quest log. So instead of just staring the minimap, like Geralt was walking around staring a google maps, I'm finding my way around by my surroundings. Which has added a huge chunk of immersion. It does mean I get lost more often but since the Witcher looks so damn pretty I'm 100% ok with that.

 

[Shinsatsu]

I'm playing the Witcher 3 and it's the best thing I've played for a VERY LONG TIME.

 

[zelllogan]

I'm on the witcher 3 as well. I'm only level 4, just killed that griffon.

I'm not impressed graphically (bought it on ps4). But after a fully moded version of Skyrim on PC, I doubt I will be impressed by anything for a few years.
Animation, presentation, acting, all seems to be at the top of the range. It's an enchanting universe to travel. But again, I still prefer Skyrim or dragon age.
Gameplay, I never have been a big fan of the witcher serie at this level. It's a littile too heavy but at least I don't feel the "weight" of the camera like in the witcher 2.

All in all, a very solid game but I still like Skyrim and dragon age better so far.

 

[Shinsatsu]

No way! the witcher combat system is way more interesting! I can't get enough of this damn game I player 6 hours straight this evening... Also, you should've gotten the game on PC... consoles are too weak for the new stuff. I'm level 7 now and I have fought some big monsters (I thing a lvl14 wyrm).

 

[zelllogan]

Also, you should've gotten the game on PC... consoles are too weak for the new stuff. I'm level 7 now and I have fought some big monsters (I thing a lvl14 wyrm).

Yeahh, I'm so far very disappointed by the new generation of consoles. No big exclusivities and graphisms are significantly below what an average PC can do. My laziness is mostly the reason why I buy games on ps4. I don't like spending 1-2h to tweak the settings on PC to get the best graphic quality with an acceptable framerate. Plus, with my ps4, I'm directly playing on a 60 inches screen from my sofa and it's a big plus.

Anyway, back to the witcher. I entered the second area of the game and it's freaking huge. I don't know how many hours I will need to cover that area. It's impressive.

 

[Shinsatsu]

Yeahh, I'm so far very disappointed by the new generation of consoles. No big exclusivities and graphisms are significantly below what an average PC can do. My laziness is mostly the reason why I buy games on ps4. I don't like spending 1-2h to tweak the settings on PC to get the best graphic quality with an acceptable framerate. Plus, with my ps4, I'm directly playing on a 60 inches screen from my sofa and it's a big plus.

Anyway, back to the witcher. I entered the second area of the game and it's freaking huge. I don't know how many hours I will need to cover that area. It's impressive.

I'm still in there ... I won't leave until I remove every question mark from the map and do every side quest too lol. I can't help it it's in my blood.

 

[benelori]

Witcher 3 is indeed amazing...
At first I was a bit disappointed in the graphics...I knew it wouldn't be 2013 trailer level, but still...the foliage was meh...and I couldn't enjoy the rest of the game because of it

But then I got into a quest with Keira Metz...and during that the combat clicked in for my brain after the boss battle and I was starting to get excited...plus the lore and atmosphere behind that quest was pretty amazing...

And after that I started the main quest for real and I finished the Baron storyline...and then the story clicked and I was blown away...if such stories are incoming so early in the game, then I can't wait for what's next...it's fuckin amazing

 

[Doraku]

And here I've been playing Gwent all night instead of finishing quests...

 

[Shinsatsu]

And here I've been playing Gwent all night instead of finishing quests...

HAHAHAH I also spent hours on that game. It's the best thing since triple triads.

 

[benelori]

This is amazing...showcases several languages in the game

 

[zelllogan]

HAHAHAH I also spent hours on that game. It's the best thing since triple triads.

Hahaha, A friend just told me the exact same sentence this week-end. And I agreed.

 

[Doraku]

Finally I finished the Witcher 3.. got a good ending fortunately.

Spoiler: The Witcher 3

So I suppose this is going to be the end of Witcher franchise with Geralt as a protagonist? I am not sure how the next story would unroll from the ending that I got: he's happy with Triss, and Ciri travels to become a Witcher. The next story would be more confusing if Ciri becomes an Empress, considering that I wonder if Geralt would leave his peaceful life (assuming you romance either Triss or Yennefer) once again. I kill Radovid and Djikstra because both of them are dicks, so I decided to let that prick Emhyr won instead.

When it comes to technical stuff.. I don't like how difficult it is for players in early game to gain EXP from side quests; I remember I had to grind for Place of Power and farming Wraiths before I reached level 7 in order to finish Keira Metz's questline. Once you leave Velen though, EXP becomes relatively easier to get; I remember getting to level 30 was a breeze once I arrived in Novigrad. The final battles were somewhat underwhelming. In my experience, the only real difficulties that I had were facing Crones as Ciri and Imlerith. Eredin was surprisingly easier than I predicted.

Oh.. and I am not really a fan of playing as Ciri. She's a cool character and all, but it's pretty underwhelming to play as her when you couldn't heal or using signs.. for whatever reasons.

Verdict: I really like The Witcher 3 and along with Bloodborne, those are probably going to be on my Favorite Games of the Year list. I hate to make this comparison, but in my opinion Witcher 3 is substantially better than DA : I, both from gameplay aspect (more nuanced sidequests) and narrative (no god-complex villain).

Perhaps one day I'd replay it again to collect all the Gwent cards that I missed or exploring each regions more thoroughly, but for now, I'm done with it. Time to move on to another game.

 

[riki]

So many RPG news

Platinum Games is going to make a sequel to Nier

Xenoblade Chronicles X will be coming to NA on December 4th

Here is the character trailer for the Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem game:

Fire Emblem if will be heading to North America under the new title, Fire Emblem Fates (The Japanese title is better imo)

Star Ocean 5 will be heading to NA on the PS4

Square Enix announced that they're making a new console RPG game codenamed "Project Setsuna", which is being created by a new studio.

 

[SharkBait]

Star Ocean looked incredible.

 

[riki]

Project X Zone 2 trailer:

Fire Emblem x Shin Megami Tensei's story details has been revealed

Nintendo implied that Fire Emblem Fates will be released in two versions just like in Japan. Hopefully, they will release the special edition here...

Despite its silly theme, Persona 4: Dancing All Night's story will have dark undertones.

Persona 5 trailer (it's the same trailer from before but translated):

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Shin Megami x Fire Emblem Gameplay and Exploration trailer:
More info on the characters and Mirages

 

[Shinsatsu]

Is it safe to assume that everyone has seen this already?

 

[zelllogan]

Witcher 3 is amazing. I'm still impress by how huge it is. I spend a lot of money resetting my skills. I think it's already my fifth time. Now, i'm doing build heavy attack - alchemy - quen - echidna + archgriffin potion. It's broken quite simply. My health is nearly doubled, my life regen at each attack is insane and my attacks are stronger as well. I do quests 15 levels above mine (I'm level 22)

 

[riki]

Atlus and Vanillaware are going to make an Odin Sphere HD remake.


They also are working on another project, which will be revealed in September.


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Atlus USA confirmed that it's coming to NA in 2016

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Nintendo of Europe announced that Xenoblade Chronicles X will have a Limited and Premium Editions

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Some Odin Sphere screenshots are up, and they reveal new enemies and gameplay.

 

[riki]

Looks like this will be Vanillaware's new game. It will be announced at TGS.

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New Vanillaware game is titled 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, which is available for the PS4 and Vita.


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New Persona 5 details (VA info) and trailer:


Yay, Land of No Night is coming to the West.

God Eater: Resurrection (remake of the first game) Trailer:


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Some info on the other Persona 5 characters, Anne and Ryuji

 

[riki]

Persona 5 anime special is announced.


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New details on Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna's gameplay and storyline: