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Monthly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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It has been a while since the last one. So...

Tell us what game you are currently, or recently played, greater than 6+ months old.

If the game happens to be on sale, a link would be a plus.

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, they definitely reached meme status, but they're really good puzzle games. The story and lore is, interesting I guess, but it's certainly not the focus of the game.

If you want a puzzle game with more interesting lore, play The Talos Principle. It's interesting if you're into philosophy, and it's still good if you skip the text entries.

[–] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

Thank you! It's actually on sale on playstatiom for $5 or free with ps+ extra so I am definitely going to check that out!

Oh that said I haven't played half life yet and will once I have a computer. Should I also lower my expectations cuz that was also a Big Deal I haven't gotten the opportunity to play yet!

[–] zerofk@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

+1 for The Talos Principle, it’s a very good game - but be warned it is less accessible than Portal. Where Portal gives visual clues to solutions, The Talos Principle actively hides them. Especially the bonus stars can get very hard.

[–] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Oooh that sounds fun too now I'm even more excited to try it! And luckily I have no shame googling puzzle solutions if I'm stumped

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, probably. It's a good game, but the good parts have been copied by many other games.

I recommend playing Black Mesa instead of that original for better graphics and whatnot, and then HL2.

[–] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Oooh, and that's also on sale for $4 right now! Thank you!