2026-09-22 14:35 UTC
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@BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 2026-09-22 14:36
Still working through Hitman achievements. Just 4 locations left to master I think, all on Hitman 2 maps. I’m not really sure what I’ll do when I’ve got these done. I’ll probably take a break from Hitman for a while so I don’t get too burned out, maybe go back to Elden Ring or something again. We’ll see.
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@OmegaMouse@pawb.social 2026-09-22 14:44
I’ve been playing through Metroid Prime 2. It’s been pretty good, though keeping track of both the light and dark worlds is a pain at times. And now I’ve unlocked all the power ups I need to do a treasure hunt across the whole map for 9 more keys! I played through Metroid Prime 1 a couple of years back, and I’m not sure if it’s rose-tinted glasses but I seem to remember enjoying the map and bosses in that one slightly more.
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@emb@lemmy.world 2026-09-22 15:01
I started Burnout 3. Enjoying how definitely mid-aughts it is. Crashing is not always as much fun as I was led to believe, lol. I mean, it’s gnarly at first, but after a while you just appreciate it as a fail state if you’re in a race or time trial. It includes a Need for Speed demo, and that demo really contrasts, making me appreciate how snappy, fun, and clean-looking BO3 is. The game just came out, so in some ways it doesn’t qualify as patient. But at the same time, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is a remake of an older game I’ve wanted to play for a long time (and I’ve patiently waited since SC never got a physical release in my region before). Just got started, but it was immediately refreshing to pick back up right where the original First Chapter left off. Seeing the characters, hearing the music motifs, takes me back. In a way I miss the charm of the 2D, but the new coat of paint is overall quite seviceable.
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@Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 2026-09-22 15:10
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon I’m about 65% into the game (well, map exploration) and grinding a bit in preparation for the next boss fight. I’m also trying to unlock as many skill cards and new items as I can (without gunning for 100%) so progression slowed down a bit. Still, I’m getting there. Saints Row 2 As much as I love this game, I’m not planning another playthrough just yet. I simply wanted to try out the Saints Row 2 Juiced Patch which promises huge performance improvements, mouse fixes, graphics improvements and a bunch of other things. It delivered quite nicely and the game runs and plays much better than it ever did. Add a few other mods (Gentlemen of the Row for fixes and various additions, Made 2 Measure for better clothing customisation, PS3 Audio for better audio quality etc) and the whole thing becomes a joy to play. Not that the vanilla version wasn’t fun but its technical state leaves a lot to be desired and does affect the overall enjoyment. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly I didn’t forget about this! I’m still a bit busy and can’t start my role-play focused playthrough just yet but I’ve been doing some additional prep for that in the meantime. I decided to set the game up from scratch using Heroic Launcher instead of Lutris as the former tends to give me better stability and performance lately (I also want to move away from Lutris in general). Additionally, I figured out how to configure the Amethyst Mod Manager for the game on Linux which makes the mod list setup and debugging much easier and cleaner. I was planning to include my full mod list here but it put my comment over the character limit. I’ll add one once I’m done modding and ready to start playing. I’m still not sure when I’ll start the actual playthrough but it’ll most likely be around December or January - I hope I’ll be able to wrap up my current time-consuming black hole of a project by then but we’ll see how it goes. It will happen, that’s all I can say for certain.
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@eodur@piefed.social 2026-09-22 15:19
I’ve been playing Valheim now that its finally 1.0. Lots of new stuff i dont remember from my last game ~3 years ago. I finished the Black Forest and I have been searching all over for Swamps. I only find these dinky ones with none of the interesting stuff in them. Its been kinda frustrating. The new Bear armor is great for exploring on land. Boosts to stamina and speed.
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@Erusset@slrpnk.net 2026-09-22 15:45
My dead cells save disappeared so I’m working by my way through again
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@MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-09-22 15:55
Pokemon Ghost Grey. I think it’s the best romhack I’ve played in years. It’s so creepy and really shows off how Pokemon’s engine can really work for item-management survival horror. Lots of great psychological horror and dystopian themes. The protagonist looking intentional different in his/her metagame character portrait vs. actual mirrors and photographs is, um, relatable 😅. Oh, Summer is the best rival too.
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@HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 2026-09-22 16:00
Red Dead Redemption 2; just reached the Epilogue.
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@Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 2026-09-22 16:23
Mafia 3. Struggled to get it working on my Steam Deck because of its controls, but now it works. The first few hours were great but now I’m scared the repetitive tasks are gonna appear…
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@mohab@piefed.social 2026-09-22 17:00
I already knew I didn’t like soulslike combat because it’s slow and nearly all attacks are annoyingly high commitment so it relies more on pattern recognition, strategy, and patience than quick reflexes and high-speed improvisation. Playing Stranger of Paradise this week made me realize why even Nioh was a bridge too far for me: stamina bar. I just can’t help but see it as a made up problem: I’ll give you an arbitrary limitation that sucks the fun out of combat… and a bunch of advanced mechanics to overcome it and give you your fun back. I just play these games and I wonder why these combat designers hate me, and why am I not playing action games that actually let me have fun without passing some arbitrary rhythm test. I know the answer is curiosity, but I often wonder if it’s worth it. It’s not even a question of difficulty: no permutation of factors will make Nioh or Stranger of Paradise as difficult as fighting Gracious and Glorious on Infinite Climax in Bayonetta. It’s gating fun behind arbitrary busy work… for reasons.
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@Denjin@feddit.uk 2026-09-22 18:49
Does revisiting Civ 4 (again), originally released in 2005, count?
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@EnsignWashout@startrek.website 2026-09-22 17:42
Brief off-topic aside: This recurring thread has been a bright spot, for me, in a sad Internet, this year. Thank you. As for what I'm playing - mostly Palworld. The late game has allowed me to try to breed perfect pals while getting as deep as I like into farm management and interior decorating. It's been very fun. Well worth the sticker price.
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@silverchase@sh.itjust.works 2026-09-22 21:09
Replaying A Hat in Time after about eight years. I decided to get some cheap DLC in place of more games during Steam’s summer sale, and that includes A Hat in Time’s Nyakuza Metro. With that, I thought it was worth a full replay of the game. Still really liking the game. With more hindsight, I’ve realized the game’s plot makes barely any sense. And it has an oddly dark sense of humour that contrasts with the game’s otherwise kiddy presentation, even outside the spooky forest.
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@Quazatron@lemmy.world 2026-09-22 21:11
I’ve been playing Dread Templar. It’s an indie shooter with a Quake like aesthetic.
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@pasdechance@jlai.lu 2026-09-22 15:00
I played through Axiom Verge again. I enjoyed it a lot more than the first time I played it, which was years ago.
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@christian@lemmy.ml 2026-09-23 11:00
I played through Portal for the first time and I found it kind of underwhelming. I can see why it was a big thing two decades ago, but as a new player today the experience doesn’t really feel special.
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@M137@lemmy.today 2026-09-23 11:37
The single-player (and lots more) update to Dune: Awakening released a few days ago, been wanting to try the game for a while but have no interest in multiplayer so had to wait for this. Started playing yesterday and it’s really fun so far! It’s certainly not a superb game but not bad either. Hopefully it stays interesting and fun.
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@Edges@lemmy.zip 2026-09-23 11:56
I’m back on the Warframe grind, still working towards my original goal of playing 1999
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@Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 2026-09-23 13:29
Playing some Tyr, believe it or not. Sci-fi Tank Game that is like a mix of Overwatch and WoT. Also fired up my old copy of Freelancer.
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@Drasglaf@sopuli.xyz 2026-09-23 16:55
I didn’t play much for a while due to life stuff, but lately I’ve been playing Shadow Hearts on the Odin 3 I bought last month. I?m like 18 hours in and probably past the first half of the game. It’s a PS1 RPG in execution but with higher quality assets and an interesting setting: it’s set in 1913, not many RPGs (or games in general) are set in that time. I should probably finish Quantum Void, but it’s going to make me think of things I don’t want to, so I’ll probably leave it unfinished.
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@lustyargonian@lemmy.zip 2026-09-24 03:58
Started playing Doom 3 and Avowed on the side. Doom 3 is really scary, and immersive due to its PDA based story telling. The shooting is largely basic though. I love figuring out the codes for lockers. Avowed, I just started to see if I like it, and so far I’m enjoying the looting in the game. Every nook is has some platforming puzzle to get to some treasure. I’ve not even done a single quest after reaching Paradis, but have looted maybe 50 chests alread!
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@alien_observer@slrpnk.net 2026-09-23 00:21
I’ve been playing Dredge and Night in the Woods this week for some nice autumnal vibes. I also played Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, and while it’s not quite as good as The Secret Salami, I still enjoyed my time with it and I hope there are more games in the series to come. Also, I plan to be impatient this week and get the new Control game. I know, blasphemy, but the heart uh wants what it wants.