I already have most of the bigger games I’d want (or they’re on game pass) but I bought call of chtoulu, mothered, and the newest toe jam and earl.
It seems like most people are having a similar experience to mine where they really enjoy it during the first area, starts to wear thin during the second area, and by the end you’re ready to move on
@Darylb88 I mean I played as loyal to the empire it didn’t feel evil. I’m thinking about the beginning of dragon quest origins a guy introduces you to his gf and you can say this fat cow? Or comically evil stuff in mass effect like punching the reporter it all just felt very watered down
@PsBoxSwitchOwner that’s how I felt. I loved it at first but during the second area that really started to wear off. It felt kind of shallow, the battles started to get repetitive (and kind of annoying)
I’m about 25 hours into avowed (did early access). I really loved it at first but after spending a good chunk of time with it I’m not as enamored- probably a 7/10 for me. Also what happened to being able to really play as an evil character!?
I was really loving it out of the gate- it’s beautiful, the combat is fun, the lore is interesting. I’m about 20 hours in though and it’s kind of devolving into a checklist
i am absolutely loving it. in fact, this is the first time i've felt like i've actually role played in a game in a long time- i realized ive just been knocking things off a checklist. it's beautiful, plays great, the story has me hooked, i like the character i've created.
i caved and bought the premium upgrade last night i've been looking forward to this for a while. i love the colorful art style, obsidian is great, i'm just really looking forward to it.
I have been playing my switch- feel like I didn’t use my Zelda OLED enough before 2 comes out. Grandia 2 and Metroid zero mission (last 2d Metroid for me to beat) Will be jumping into Avowed when it comes out
Not to keep harping on this but now that I’m almost done with the game I cannot believe y’all have it this score! It’s the rare game that actually improves in the second half (more an action) on what was already a strong first. Just wild
I switched to ps5 for a chunk of last year but now I’m like screw it I prefer Xbox operating system (quick resume, smart delivery, bw compatibility) I’ll go down w the ship. Plus an entirely sony dominated market will be bad for us all
Even tho it’s on gamepass giving my battlefront 2 for free has me back playing it been a lot of fun. I will echo everything you’ve ever read about titanfall 2’s campaign and say it is very good
@Bigmanfan I did it with starfield and I was glad I did. I put the game down toward the end and thought eh I’ll finish when dlc comes out (not knowing if I would) but I did and I actually liked starfield even more coming back to it
I just got it delivered but haven’t opened it. I think I’m going to return it. The having to be purely good/nice because they couldn’t achieve their political objectives otherwise has made me lose interest. When it effects gameplay… that’s bad.
I have this pre ordered but I haven’t decided whether I’ll return it or not when it comes. The companion characters are painfully ugly. And, I say this as a gay dude, I’m kind of exhausted with the copy paste of real world issues. This is a fantasy game. A hallmark of good writing is being able to slip in your point of view with some subtle analogy. It’s just lazy and at this point utterly exhausting to be lectured in every single piece of media- in fact I think at this point it’s having the opposite effect of causing resentment. Edit: the problem is it’s also effecting gameplay in a big way. I like to play my BioWare games evil, and, apparently that’s no longer an option bc you’re not allowed to be mean
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Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?
I usually like open world but not Ubisoft open
Re: New Game Boy Advance Title Jumps To Xbox Consoles This Summer
Can we at least get the banjo gna game lol (ðŸ˜)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 3-4)
I seem to be doing it in reverse of most ppl here but I’m playing oblivion then I’ll be joining the expedition
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Picked Up In The Xbox Spring Sale 2025?
I already have most of the bigger games I’d want (or they’re on game pass) but I bought call of chtoulu, mothered, and the newest toe jam and earl.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 8-9)
Suikoden 1 and majoras mask
Re: Avowed Estimated To Reach 6 Million Players In First Month On Xbox & PC
It seems like most people are having a similar experience to mine where they really enjoy it during the first area, starts to wear thin during the second area, and by the end you’re ready to move on
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
@mac_da_man I also lowered difficulty near the end bc the battles were starting to get tedious
Re: Five Things We Spotted In Fable's Latest Gameplay Footage
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
@Darylb88 I mean I played as loyal to the empire it didn’t feel evil. I’m thinking about the beginning of dragon quest origins a guy introduces you to his gf and you can say this fat cow? Or comically evil stuff in mass effect like punching the reporter it all just felt very watered down
Re: Xbox RPG Avowed Seemingly Sold Well Despite Being In Game Pass
@PsBoxSwitchOwner that’s how I felt. I loved it at first but during the second area that really started to wear off. It felt kind of shallow, the battles started to get repetitive (and kind of annoying)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
I’m about 25 hours into avowed (did early access). I really loved it at first but after spending a good chunk of time with it I’m not as enamored- probably a 7/10 for me. Also what happened to being able to really play as an evil character!?
Re: Poll: Xbox Fans, What Review Score Would You Give Avowed So Far?
I was really loving it out of the gate- it’s beautiful, the combat is fun, the lore is interesting. I’m about 20 hours in though and it’s kind of devolving into a checklist
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 15-16)
I almost always have multiple games going but right now it’s avowed and only avowed
Re: Talking Point: Avowed Premium Owners, What Are Your First Impressions?
i am absolutely loving it. in fact, this is the first time i've felt like i've actually role played in a game in a long time- i realized ive just been knocking things off a checklist. it's beautiful, plays great, the story has me hooked, i like the character i've created.
Re: Avowed Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think So Far
i caved and bought the premium upgrade last night i've been looking forward to this for a while. i love the colorful art style, obsidian is great, i'm just really looking forward to it.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Buying Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
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Re: Talking Point: Are You Buying Kingdom Come Deliverance 2?
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 8-9)
I have been playing my switch- feel like I didn’t use my Zelda OLED enough before 2 comes out. Grandia 2 and Metroid zero mission (last 2d Metroid for me to beat) Will be jumping into Avowed when it comes out
Re: Reaction: Resident Evil 9 Should Stay Far Away From Flops Like Re:Verse
Code Veronica-
Please and thank you!
Re: Reaction: Xbox's Killer January Showcase Proves That Its Games Pipeline Is Finally Ready
If they’d followed the exclusive route 2 more years console sales would be going up
Re: Xbox Reveals Ninja Gaiden 4, Coming Day One To Game Pass In Fall 2025
Are they making us play as a chick this time
Re: Banjo-Kazooie Revival Would Be 'Instantly Hated' By Some Fans, Says Original Composer
We want Banjo 3
Re: Microsoft's 'VP Of Next-Gen' Seems To Think That Xbox Console Hardware Isn't Under Threat
Satya really hasn’t done the Xbox brand any favors
Re: Ex-Witcher Devs Unveil New Dark Fantasy RPG 'Dawnwalker' For Xbox
Looks great very excited about this one. More so than the Witcher 4
Re: Five Different Sonic Games Are In The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts Right Now
@Markatron84 I love the first adventure but I recently tried to replay sonic adventure 2 and oh man is it just absolutely terrible
Re: 'Unannounced' Bethesda Game Listed For Xbox & Other Major Platforms
I am all about an oblivion remaster
Re: Speculating On Xbox's 'Surprise Brand-New Game' To Be Shown At Dev Direct
@OldGamer999 a lot of games and ideas I could throw out but at the end of the day a new , proper Banjo is the only correct answer
Re: Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Xbox) - A MachineGames Misfire
Not to keep harping on this but now that I’m almost done with the game I cannot believe y’all have it this score! It’s the rare game that actually improves in the second half (more an action) on what was already a strong first. Just wild
Re: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From All Of Us At Pure Xbox!
Merry Christmas to everyone, and may every PS fan have an Xbox under their tree this year
Re: Xbox & PlayStation Face 'Significant Risk' With Their Next Consoles, Predicts Research Firm
I switched to ps5 for a chunk of last year but now I’m like screw it I prefer Xbox operating system (quick resume, smart delivery, bw compatibility) I’ll go down w the ship. Plus an entirely sony dominated market will be bad for us all
Re: EA's Next 'Free' Xbox Game Is Now Available To Claim
Even tho it’s on gamepass giving my battlefront 2 for free has me back playing it been a lot of fun. I will echo everything you’ve ever read about titanfall 2’s campaign and say it is very good
Re: Sony's New $320M 'Alliance' Has Left Xbox Fans Breathing A Sigh Of Relief
Whew I was nervous not gonna lie
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Glitch' Shows How The Game Would Look In Third-Person
Not really. If it was an action game sure but you really need to be up close looking at stuff
Re: Ex-Bethesda Dev 'Surprised' At The Amount Of Load Screens In Starfield
@TheGiraffe glad your mom is doing better. I enjoyed more than loved starfield myself
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 14-15)
Indiana Jones AND the dragon quest 3 remake (which I haven’t seen many people talking about but am really enjoying)
Re: Xbox Has Reportedly Delayed 'A Big Game' Into 2026
My guess would be table
Re: Croc Developer Insists There's 'Almost No Demand' For A Physical Xbox Version
I have a big, big stack of physical Xbox games myself but the writing is on the wall I need to start going digital asap
Re: Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 Resurfaces, Coming To Game Pass In 2025
This made me laugh out loud. Looking forward to it
Re: Talking Point: Are You Enjoying Indiana Jones And The Great Circle So Far?
@Bigmanfan I did it with starfield and I was glad I did. I put the game down toward the end and thought eh I’ll finish when dlc comes out (not knowing if I would) but I did and I actually liked starfield even more coming back to it
Re: Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind (Xbox) - 30 Years In The Making
I’ll get this eventually. Loved the evil green ranger as a kid
Re: Roundup: Avowed's Latest Previews Are In, And It's Already Being Touted As 'One Of 2025's Best Games'
I am extremely excited for this and fable
Edit: then again, the previews were positive for veilguard too so I’ll wait and see
Re: Flight Simulator 2024 Developer Issues 'Sincere' Apology Following Turbulent Release
Oh boy this ones having trouble too eh. Well hopefully indie launches in a few weeks with no issues
Re: Site News: Where's Our Stalker 2 Review?
@16BitHero yea rebirth runs great!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 16-17)
Shadow generations, starfield shattered space and I will be starting dragon quest 3
Re: Review: Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (Xbox) - Square Enix's Beloved Classic Gets A Makeover
I have this preordered I’ve been looking forward to it since it was announced.
Re: Review: Death Stranding Director's Cut - Kojima's Masterpiece Is Finally Delivered (In Perfect Condition) To Xbox Consoles
Huh maybe I’ll have to give it a shot then
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 11-15)
Dragon quest is preordered
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of Dragon Age: The Veilguard So Far?
I just got it delivered but haven’t opened it. I think I’m going to return it. The having to be purely good/nice because they couldn’t achieve their political objectives otherwise has made me lose interest. When it effects gameplay… that’s bad.
Re: Roundup: The Reviews Are In For Dragon Age: The Veilguard
It is worth mentioning they didn’t provide review codes to anyone who even hinted at criticism during their preview
Re: Review: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Xbox) - Bioware Is Back On Form With An Inquisition-Besting Banger
I have this pre ordered but I haven’t decided whether I’ll return it or not when it comes. The companion characters are painfully ugly. And, I say this as a gay dude, I’m kind of exhausted with the copy paste of real world issues. This is a fantasy game. A hallmark of good writing is being able to slip in your point of view with some subtle analogy. It’s just lazy and at this point utterly exhausting to be lectured in every single piece of media- in fact I think at this point it’s having the opposite effect of causing resentment. Edit: the problem is it’s also effecting gameplay in a big way. I like to play my BioWare games evil, and, apparently that’s no longer an option bc you’re not allowed to be mean