Jean_McClane

@Mazitron CS is amazing and believe it or not II'm still playing 😅

It's time to put a padlock on my wallet...

I'd pick Doom 3 over any of the last 3 games - not a huge fan of the "arcade doom trilogy". I finished Doom 2016, Eternal I didn't bother getting to the end because of the rock, paper, scissors mechanics. It was a huge let down to me, at least.

Doom "The Serious Sam Ages" added way too many elements and became something that's not Doom. I loved the story and lore but overall, it was a bit too much

Curiously enough, the bad reviews complain about the same things that make Animal Crossing a great game. I'll just flip these 6 scores upside down and enjoy myself some cozy times

@Jean_McClane revisiting this topic from almost a year ago... well, it looks like Bethesda didn't fix everything after all. Instead they added a new layer of bugs that are literally PS5 exclusive LOL

Shadow Complex should get more love. Apart from the poor story which definitely isn't the star of the show, the gameplay, combat and Metroid-like structure is amazing.

It's sad that the studio gave up on a sequel to focus on mobile games... (Not bad games by the way, just... not Shadow Complex)

Yes, the Oblivion remake is beyond broken. I came across two quest-breaking bugs in two separate unfinished playthroughs, and I gave up on it.

I won't touch any games from Bethesda anytime soon. Over 50 hours were wasted because of their incompetence in fixing something I paid for.
After several attempts, their answer was, 'You will have to start another (another!) playthrough.' With all due respect: screw 'em.

Studios should be held accountable for broken products and issue full refunds if it's proven we cannot finish what we started

I couldn't be happier: to me it's the best AC ever, and 2nd best pirate game ever (not far behind Pirates!).

A few weeks ago I ditched Arc Raiders for Division 2 and I couldn't be happier.

Make no mistake, Ubisoft still is a pachinko machine. I just believe some of their games deserve to be praised and others deserve a second chance.

I still believe in the XBOX ecosystem and am looking forward to what comes next in terms of games, game pass, and hardware.

One feature I've been using a lot is the xCloud and I still don't understand why they don't advertise it more. In Ireland at least, there is no queue at all, and being able to play games such as Arc Raiders through my Quest 3 or Steam Deck is mind blowing.

I tried it again yesterday for a couple of hours, full of hope and ... well, it played better in my memories. Hard pass, back to Elite: Dangerous and NMS but it was worth a shot. I hope those who loved it are having a good time with the new additions.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn has the potential to become the new Mass Effect (Andromeda wasn't THAT bad to be honest, it's just... it didn't feel like a ME game), and I'm curious to see if STALKER 2 is finally coming out with the long-promised Unreal update, and hopefully better optimisation

I played the first MD for dozens of hours with my little daughter, and funnily enough, that’s how I introduced her to teamwork, light strategy, managing her anxiety and low self‑esteem, and even using the game as a doorway into her social life with friends and school.

We finished the main game and some of the DLCs + and played A LOT of the tower mode. It's not Diablo but a very honest light ARPG and definitely my best couch co‑op experience ever!

At the end of the day, we are the beta testers for all the timed exclusives. And that's fine.

The lesson here is: only play "exclusive games" on XBOX when they're about to be released on PS5 😅

Games such as NMS, CP2077 - not you STALKER 2 - found redemption after a few years and several patches. Hopefully Starfield will walk the same path. I'd be more than happy to give it another shot

@Globo straight to the point!

I sold my PS5 years ago, no regrets. I couldn't care less. Let's see what the next Steam Machine and XBOX can do

Seeing is believing and unfortunately I don't see anything. At least not yet. I'm still waiting for a patch for Oblivion remaster. +50hrs on halt due to a breaking quest bug...

@Master_Cthulhu70 "(...) people should play games and enjoy them for what they are instead of criticising what they aren't" This should be a mojo!!!

@awp69 looks like a chat gpt statement 😅

Xbox will cease their hardware strategy and become the new SEGA:
"Rest assured we'll provide long term support to all of you who own a XBOX".

2 years later: "unfortunately we'll have to discontinue Gamepass and start shutting down online services gradually. Thanks for all your support"

Not buying any game in 2026, and finish some single players I put aside in 2025. I'll be happy to try (the patched edition) of GTA 6 in 2028

Best AC game that's not an AC game, ever.

Tell me you're working on New Vegas without telling me you're working on New Vegas... 🤪

I started playing this game over a year ago and thought "that would look and play so much better if it was a 3rd person game...". Dropped it and now, I'll definitely sink some good hours into it.

I didn't find the animations janky. They are not supposed to move like humans after all so I'm more than happy to give it a 2nd chance.

Nowadays, people (and critics) are judging before even trying, just to ensure they have news first... sigh

@Exerion76 not at all. Same here after +20hrs. The fact enemies won't respawn made the world feel empty and boring. Chests all over the place, like a mobile game, limited weapons and generic characters... Well, not for me at all.

The Outer Worlds 2 is 100x times better in every way. Give it a go and rejoice

Dying Light 2 took 2 years to be fixed (and IMHO didn't deliver) so I'll wait a few more months until The Beast leaves its early access state in disguise. DL1 it's still the best of the series

@Scrubchub Tenerife is overrated (kidding, not kidding) so have fun and enjoy your time with FM26 (or Arc Raiders) and wish you a smooth recovery from your surgery!

Moonlighter 2!!! The first is a gem of a game and one of the best soundtracks ever

@Fiendish-Beaver I just hope you believe in afterlife and reincarnation, 'cause it's going to take a while

Edited: 52 here and I feel your pain. I have hundreds of hours on F76 between XBOX And PS5 (sold) so I can see myself getting back to it after they release the new update. Too bad they won't use the new engine (Starfield)

They didn't even bother to remake/remaster the game using the new engine. Bethesda is becoming a joke, and not a funny one. At this point, I can only expect them to re-re-re-release Skyrim

I gave Evil West a go yesterday for about an hour, and it’s just not for me. Nothing against the old-school approach - it has its charm - but it’s hard to invest time in it when there are so many other great options out there that at least try to shake things up, even if they’re not reinventing the wheel.

Games like Vanquish and Bayonetta still hold up well, despite being from the Xbox 360 era.

Indiana Jones was a great surprise and I really loved it. But Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won my heart, big time.

With all due respect, more like "say goodbye". I tried to lower my subscription tier yesterday but the service was down. That was a punch in the guts

Just... fix it before you release it. We're not asking much. I refuse losing 50hrs because of a wrist breaking bug that should have been fixed decades ago

I broke my own rules and pre-ordered BF6 after the two open betas. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun — even knowing it wasn’t the final build and that they’d be tweaking things over the coming months.

I get that both franchises have their audiences, but there’s just been way too much COD lately, and not all of it has been enjoyable. The frantic pace and those colourful skins — which feel more suited to Fortnite — just aren’t for me.

Clock is ticking...

@Lup I'm with you. I genuinely don’t get the love for Far Cry 3 and its QTE-heavy boss fights. Sure, it was a solid leap forward from FC2 in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics, but that’s where it ends for me.

Personally, Far Cry 5 is the standout. Some argue its landscape isn’t the most varied, and that’s a fair critique. But the story? Provocative, unsettling in all the right ways, and layered with themes that hit harder than expected. The main antagonist was incredibly charismatic, with motivations that felt deeper and more compelling than any other in the series. And that ending - hands down the best in the franchise. What really sealed it for me were the side characters and companions. I actually cared about them, and their side quests were some of the most creative and memorable I’ve played

@niggyt2004 it's been in early access since forever - well, July 2023 - so I would not hold my breath. At least they are constantly fixing, fine tuning and adding more content to it.

I tried so hard to love this game (played over 30hrs on the XBOX X) but it's just like a toxic relationship: you try to justify their actions and mistakes, but in the end you just get frustrated and end up regretting the time you spent together.

Maybe I'll come back to it in a few years when they release the GOTY ultimate and revised edition. Maybe.

Level 12 so far and I'm loving it. It feels like Battlefield 3-4 and the physics make a HUGE difference. The sound is amazing and I'm impressed that I did not get any major glitch or bug, which is expected from EA (early access AND EA) games. That said, I'm itching to pre order it. I should not but... damn!

Saying that I'm excited is an understatement. It looks like the BF we've been waiting for since BF4 and these trailers gave me the chills!

COD is trying to be so many things, but it's failing. Miserably. DMZ was the best part of the game, and I only bother to play BR Casual now and then.

No pre-orders, but very high hopes for this one.

Back in those days, I made the mistake of preordering 2042, and, oh boy, what a waste of money. Lesson(s) learned. Plural 'cause I also made the same mistake with Mass Effect Andromeda and Anthem and, guess what, all from EA.

I will wait for the combo: VERY good reviews + dozens of patches + generous discount + nice playerbase + anti-cheating.

I hate having to fight against Beavis, unicorns and all those bizarre skins in COD, but I'm still having fun with Battle Royale Casual. I really miss DMZ...

I've tried Skull & Bones. Even with my expectations set to low, I must say I was very disappointed with the combat.

The game looks simply amazing but... that's it. Such a missed opportunity. All they had to do was to replicate the combat from AC Black Flag.

Back to Sid Meier's Pirates again.

After reaching level 32, I just realized I haven't returned the katana - early game - and Jaufree quest is broken... I can't find a way to jumpstart it no matter what I do (tried pickpocketing, killing him, fast travels, returning to the sewer...). I'm coming back once or if they fix it. Until then, no more Bethesda for me

It has begun 😅 Jokes aside, nice to see things like these. I've been playing through XCLOUD on the Steam Deck and it's a blast! Even COD multiplayer and Battle Royale, which feels almost like black magic

I've finished the first a few days ago and I just say it's a very solid game. It doesn't have the budget of AAA but its heart is in the right place. Decent story and (mostly) graphics. I'll definitely pick this sending

As a longtime fan of Remedy, I’ve played every single game they’ve released, and what I’ve always loved most is their storytelling.

Coming from Warhammer Vermintide 2, I was hoping FBC: Firebreak would offer a similar drive to keep playing, but even after the patch, I just couldn’t find the motivation. The narrative depth I’ve come to expect from Remedy is missing here, and that’s a dealbreaker for me.

I’ll be keeping an eye out for updates on Control 2 or maybe a new AW2 DLC and I hope FBC success (or lack of it) won't impact future projects.

@BacklogBrad the "Red Ring of Death" era. I had 2 X360 and both literally failed me

@Decimateh damn, you read my mind 39 secs before I posted it lol

Quake 4 was amazing - at least I had LOADS of fun back then.

IMHO Doom 2016 IS the Doom remake. Besides, there are so many amazing Doom mods out there that it's a bit pointless to have another one. Unless it's Doom 3, then I'm all in

@Cakefish totally! Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer