PC & Console games - Discussion Thread

naveenroy · 17th June 2015, 18:47

The Last of Us is just incredible and though very gripping, I get only a few hours to play each day. But will be finishing it soon.

Also guys, need your suggests for a PS4 racing game that 2 of us can play - against each other maybe. Friends turn up at home and it is boring to watch one person play. A racing game would be fun. Any inputs?

EDIT - that was the word I was looking for - splitscreen! Is there any racing game for the PS4 with splitscreen?

Btw, came across this forum called IndianVideoGamer - you get some good trades and deals on used games.

naveenroy · 22nd June 2015, 16:41

Finished The Last of Us. Wow, just wow! What a game. Incredible.

However, unlike everyone else who has given 10/10 for the game - I will give it a 9/10 - I found it a little frustrating to play as Ellie. But maybe that was the idea of the developers. Spectacular game nonetheless.

Cannot wait to play Uncharted series on the PS4.

Was playing Diablo 3 on the PS4. Hehe, what fun.

Ace F355 · 23rd June 2015, 09:51

Just got a PS4 for myself, the Last of Us bundle package. Holy god but the LoU game is almost 38 GB in download size and I don't have a dedicated internet Connection at my place (Just a tataphoton Max wifi dongle). It will take ages before I can complete the download!

Guys, I am not a hardcore gamer at heart. I am more interested in games which I can play randomly with ease. How is NFS Rivals as a racing game?

arunphilip · 23rd June 2015, 11:53

I've been playing this addictive game called Banished, and have sunk 12 hours into it over the weekend itself!

Its a city simulator (rather, a village simulator), where the key goal is survival. It is often a brutal or cruel game, because small mistakes can easily result in your people dying off. I had 5-6 cities fail to cross the 5-10 year mark before I was able to stabilize my city. But therein lies the thrill, just seeing your people surviving, and new people being born, and surviving through the years.

It is not a game for everyone, anyone who's into FPS or even RTS games might find it slow and boring (i.e. there's no combat at all). But if you want a more involving game that's slow paced, give this a shot. I like it particularly for the graphics, which give you lush forests.

It retails at $20 on Steam and gog.com, though sales often drop the price up to 75% to just $5. The game is also tiny - it weighs in at just 100 MB.

What's as impressive is that a single person has built this game from the ground up, right from writing the game engine, to building the graphic assets, etc. And this chap has a blog on the game website where he's described some of the things he went through in the game development, which makes for an interesting read.

NOTE: I have no affiliation with the developer, or the sites that I've linked to. I only want to highlight what I see as a good indie game.

naveenroy · 23rd June 2015, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Ace F355

Just got a PS4 for myself, the Last of Us bundle package. Holy god but the LoU game is almost 38 GB in download size and I don't have a dedicated internet Connection at my place (Just a tataphoton Max wifi dongle). It will take ages before I can complete the download!

Guys, I am not a hardcore gamer at heart. I am more interested in games which I can play randomly with ease. How is NFS Rivals as a racing game?

Yeah, was in the same situation - but the single player version of the game is "just" around 20 GB.

I am a casual gamer too - but what type of games are you looking for? I think the number of games for the PS4 is still less.

hellmet · 5th July 2015, 19:34

Can someone recommend a good driving simulator game for PC? I'm looking for something that you can enjoy for "free driving" to pass time and also that would teach the rules of driving (for others in family). If the game is really of high quality and stable (I tried "City Car Driving". Good, but it was buggy), I'd be willing to get the whole driving gear - steering wheels, pedals and the lot.

Nothing like an hour spent just driving about town, with no fuel spent

Anyone here that's done this before?

Ace F355 · 23rd July 2015, 16:45

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Yeah, was in the same situation - but the single player version of the game is "just" around 20 GB.

I am a casual gamer too - but what type of games are you looking for? I think the number of games for the PS4 is still less.

Finally took the plunge and order for myself 3 games... NFS Rivals, Driveclub and COD AW. NFS is here already and I am loving it. Sort of nostalgia playing NFS after such a long time. Will review it once I have spent some time with this.

Also, looking forward to buy GTA V and Batman AK. These 5 games should be able to keep me engaged for a long time to come.

naveenroy · 23rd July 2015, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Ace F355

Finally took the plunge and order for myself 3 games... NFS Rivals, Driveclub and COD AW. NFS is here already and I am loving it. Sort of nostalgia playing NFS after such a long time. Will review it once I have spent some time with this.

Also, looking forward to buy GTA V and Batman AK. These 5 games should be able to keep me engaged for a long time to come.

Thats good stuff! Yes, keep posted about NFS. I wanted to get it too but too addicted playing Diablo3 in Paragon levels. Could never reach it on the PC.

And also, any chance of a split-screen option in NFS?

naveenroy · 9th October 2015, 18:21

Ok, couldn't resist and ordered off Uncharted - The Nathan Drake collection that has all the first 3 games for the PS4. Cannot wait to get my hands on it and immerse myself in the lovely gameplay.

Sadly, our resident gaming mod - Gannu_1 has gone missing for some time

Gannu_1 · 9th October 2015, 19:25

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Ok, couldn't resist and ordered off Uncharted - The Nathan Drake collection that has all the first 3 games for the PS4. Cannot wait to get my hands on it and immerse myself in the lovely gameplay.

You're gonna love this one! Uncharted 2 more than anything else. Please take all the time you want to complete the 3 titles, explore every nook and cranny, collect the hidden treasures, keep the controller aside, enjoy the visuals - I am sure PS4 would have improved graphics.

Uncharted 1 was the first title I had played on the PS3. Took a day off from work and completed it. An unforgettable experience it was! Ditto for 2, 3 and several other titles. Uncharted 4 will be the first on the PS4 when it arrives next year March.

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Sadly, our resident gaming mod - Gannu_1 has gone missing for some time

Haha

I don't have that kind of time now man. Besides, the interests have vastly shifted from gaming to cars since the last 2 years. The PS3 is gathering dust in the TV rack - no more titles to play on it. I've completed most of the exclusives. I didn't have the heart to sell it off - I've put a lot of hours playing some of the best titles that have come for this platform. But I am getting the PS4 next year, completing Uncharted 4, Bloodborne and a few others.

naveenroy · 9th October 2015, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Gannu_1

You're gonna love this one! Uncharted 2 more than anything else. Please take all the time you want to complete the 3 titles, explore every nook and cranny, collect the hidden treasures, keep the controller aside, enjoy the visuals - I am sure PS4 would have improved graphics.

Uncharted 1 was the first title I had played on the PS3. Took a day off from work and completed it. An unforgettable experience it was! Ditto for 2, 3 and several other titles. Uncharted 4 will be the first on the PS4 when it arrives next year March.

Yes, much better graphics. And I intend to play it slow too. Hehe, but not sure if I can resist

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Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Haha

I don't have that kind of time now man. Besides, the interests have vastly shifted from gaming to cars since the last 2 years. The PS3 is gathering dust in the TV rack - no more titles to play on it. I've completed most of the exclusives. I didn't have the heart to sell it off - I've put a lot of hours playing some of the best titles that have come for this platform. But I am getting the PS4 next year, completing Uncharted 4, Bloodborne and a few others.

Awesome good to see you here. You've suggested so many games here!

I feel the PS4 is really worth it.

Gannu_1 · 10th October 2015, 11:34

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

You've suggested so many games here!

Here's the backlog/progress sheet I had maintained since Nov 2010 - Backlog.docx

htanna · 10th October 2015, 11:57

My all time favourite is Ghost Recon. Completed twice since 2012. I have been very busy after that and then also my stuff is gradually been confiscated and self "ownership transferred" by my two daughters and they do girly things with them 👿

satan's_valet · 16th October 2015, 18:44

Guys, Have anybody here bought Fifa16 for xbox 360? I can see a lot of features missing on xbox 360 that are available on xbox one and ps4, but not sure if the career mode innovations is one of them.

Ashir · 18th October 2015, 09:54

Hi guys! Just bought Xbox One. PM me you gamertag if interested

mine is easy to find. #BHPian

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Originally Posted by hellmet

Can someone recommend a good driving simulator game for PC? I'm looking for something that you can enjoy for "free driving" to pass time and also that would teach the rules of driving (for others in family). If the game is really of high quality and stable (I tried "City Car Driving". Good, but it was buggy), I'd be willing to get the whole driving gear - steering wheels, pedals and the lot.

Nothing like an hour spent just driving about town, with no fuel spent

Anyone here that's done this before?

I bought " TheCrew" for the same reason and never disappointed. I have actually spent hours, just cruising on highway from one coast to another with my Logitech Force GT

And first game on Xbox One is again The Crew, till I manage to download Halo Collection (~80gb)

17th June 2015, 18:47	#631
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,518 Thanked: 1,318 Times	Re: PC & Console games - Discussion Thread The Last of Us is just incredible and though very gripping, I get only a few hours to play each day. But will be finishing it soon. Also guys, need your suggests for a PS4 racing game that 2 of us can play - against each other maybe. Friends turn up at home and it is boring to watch one person play. A racing game would be fun. Any inputs? EDIT - that was the word I was looking for - splitscreen! Is there any racing game for the PS4 with splitscreen? Btw, came across this forum called IndianVideoGamer - you get some good trades and deals on used games. Last edited by naveenroy : 17th June 2015 at 18:53.
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22nd June 2015, 16:41	#632
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,518 Thanked: 1,318 Times	Re: PC & Console games - Discussion Thread Finished The Last of Us. Wow, just wow! What a game. Incredible. However, unlike everyone else who has given 10/10 for the game - I will give it a 9/10 - I found it a little frustrating to play as Ellie. But maybe that was the idea of the developers. Spectacular game nonetheless. Cannot wait to play Uncharted series on the PS4. Was playing Diablo 3 on the PS4. Hehe, what fun.
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23rd June 2015, 09:51	#633
Ace F355 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 1,284 Thanked: 3,067 Times View My Garage	Re: PC & Console games - Discussion Thread Just got a PS4 for myself, the Last of Us bundle package. Holy god but the LoU game is almost 38 GB in download size and I don't have a dedicated internet Connection at my place (Just a tataphoton Max wifi dongle). It will take ages before I can complete the download! Guys, I am not a hardcore gamer at heart. I am more interested in games which I can play randomly with ease. How is NFS Rivals as a racing game?
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23rd June 2015, 11:53	#634
arunphilip Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,011 Thanked: 6,476 Times View My Garage	Re: PC & Console games - Discussion Thread I've been playing this addictive game called Banished, and have sunk 12 hours into it over the weekend itself! Its a city simulator (rather, a village simulator), where the key goal is survival. It is often a brutal or cruel game, because small mistakes can easily result in your people dying off. I had 5-6 cities fail to cross the 5-10 year mark before I was able to stabilize my city. But therein lies the thrill, just seeing your people surviving, and new people being born, and surviving through the years. It is not a game for everyone, anyone who's into FPS or even RTS games might find it slow and boring (i.e. there's no combat at all). But if you want a more involving game that's slow paced, give this a shot. I like it particularly for the graphics, which give you lush forests. It retails at $20 on Steam and gog.com, though sales often drop the price up to 75% to just $5. The game is also tiny - it weighs in at just 100 MB. What's as impressive is that a single person has built this game from the ground up, right from writing the game engine, to building the graphic assets, etc. And this chap has a blog on the game website where he's described some of the things he went through in the game development, which makes for an interesting read. NOTE: I have no affiliation with the developer, or the sites that I've linked to. I only want to highlight what I see as a good indie game. Last edited by arunphilip : 23rd June 2015 at 11:57.
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5th July 2015, 19:34	#636
hellmet BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GTA \| GHMC Posts: 887 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Driving Simulator? Can someone recommend a good driving simulator game for PC? I'm looking for something that you can enjoy for "free driving" to pass time and also that would teach the rules of driving (for others in family). If the game is really of high quality and stable (I tried "City Car Driving". Good, but it was buggy), I'd be willing to get the whole driving gear - steering wheels, pedals and the lot. Nothing like an hour spent just driving about town, with no fuel spent Anyone here that's done this before? Last edited by hellmet : 5th July 2015 at 19:35.
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9th October 2015, 18:21	#639
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,518 Thanked: 1,318 Times	Re: PC & Console games - Discussion Thread Ok, couldn't resist and ordered off Uncharted - The Nathan Drake collection that has all the first 3 games for the PS4. Cannot wait to get my hands on it and immerse myself in the lovely gameplay. Sadly, our resident gaming mod - Gannu_1 has gone missing for some time
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10th October 2015, 11:57	#643
htanna BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Vadodara Posts: 36 Thanked: 13 Times	My all time favourite is Ghost Recon. Completed twice since 2012. I have been very busy after that and then also my stuff is gradually been confiscated and self "ownership transferred" by my two daughters and they do girly things with them 👿
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16th October 2015, 18:44	#644
satan's_valet BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: TN09/KA04 Posts: 322 Thanked: 191 Times	Re: PC & Console games - Discussion Thread Guys, Have anybody here bought Fifa16 for xbox 360? I can see a lot of features missing on xbox 360 that are available on xbox one and ps4, but not sure if the career mode innovations is one of them.
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