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[The Satellite]

Finally, out of the three, Sonic Colors is probably my favorite one to play solo. Not nearly as good as Generations, but it runs at the proper speed and isn't all that bad. Multiplayer's a pain in the neck, but the solo gameplay is fairly good. I do admit that the Wisp powers need to be more streamlined, though. The 2D segments are also a bit difficult to control, due to the weird physics, but it's still a lot of fun.

At least you recognize how hard the 2D sections are to control. I disagree about "proper speed" though; boosting feels like Sonic's got two weights attached to his ankles as he runs. That and he's way too slippery and the level design is just... bad.

I enjoyed it at first too. But then later I began to see just how bland and terrible it really was.

[Fabbrizio]

Not sure if it counts as a video game (it's really just a visual novel) but right now I'm playing Katawa Shoujo. I'm on the third act and it's really hitting me hard...

[Moonbread]

Been playing Civ V like crazy. About to bomb the world soon as France... with culture. It's getting crazy with having to manage an actual army (originally I had like a warrior unit and a scout unit and a couple workers and Greece decided to invade on that principle) and consistently making puppet cities out of the ones I conquer (annexing an actual city is too much trouble).

[Ventus]

They've done it for a while now, libraries.

Oh they have?... I guess Our libraries here isn't so up to date... <_< (Oh well...)

[kurt91]

I live near a REALLY small town, so the local libraries all keep their books in one large database, and ship them to each other when somebody puts one on hold. One of them happens to have a small game selection, so that lets everybody borrow them whenever they want. The only catch is, they don't lend out brand new material for a few months, so the local people get to use it first. The best part about it is that since the games are all discs, anytime I decide I want to play the same game again, I keep all my save files.

Anyways, my little brother is now obsessed with Rayman. We've only had two play sessions on it, and he's drug everybody to the final world, whether they wanted to play it with him or not. I mean, I like playing games a lot, but two 5-6 hour long play sessions is pretty excessive, especially when he won't even let anybody change the game. He only went to bed last night after I promised I'd play with him again today. He woke me up in the morning, telling me that I needed to play with him the instant I got out of bed, because I had promised to play it with him.

I'm kind of curious now, anybody have any idea how long the game is, hour-wise?

[Ventus]

I live near a REALLY small town, so the local libraries all keep their books in one large database, and ship them to each other when somebody puts one on hold. One of them happens to have a small game selection, so that lets everybody borrow them whenever they want. The only catch is, they don't lend out brand new material for a few months, so the local people get to use it first. The best part about it is that since the games are all discs, anytime I decide I want to play the same game again, I keep all my save files.

Anyways, my little brother is now obsessed with Rayman. We've only had two play sessions on it, and he's drug everybody to the final world, whether they wanted to play it with him or not. I mean, I like playing games a lot, but two 5-6 hour long play sessions is pretty excessive, especially when he won't even let anybody change the game. He only went to bed last night after I promised I'd play with him again today. He woke me up in the morning, telling me that I needed to play with him the instant I got out of bed, because I had promised to play it with him.

I'm kind of curious now, anybody have any idea how long the game is, hour-wise?

This might be of a help http://howlongtobeat...php?gameid=3223

See I found this website a long time ago and I try too always look up some games before I buy them just too see how many hours I might be able too get out of a game.
And so far its not let me down (Note I don't always look here though)

[kurt91]

I disagree about "proper speed" though; boosting feels like Sonic's got two weights attached to his ankles as he runs.

I just meant the FPS. I bought Sonic Generations from Steam before the demo version came out, and found out the hard way that it's not good enough to run the game properly. I get about 3 to 5 frames per second when I try to play it. (still finished the game though. I got to admire the pretty levels in detail the entire time)

I enjoyed it at first too. But then later I began to see just how bland and terrible it really was.

I know exactly what you mean. I can play it and get a lot of fun out of it, as long as I only play for a short period at a time. The main problem for me is that when you're playing the 2D sections and you see all the stuff in the background (such as the buildings and structures in Aquarium Park, for example), your only thought at the moment ends up being "I really wish I could go there instead."

So far, I've played up to Aquarium Park, and my favorite level has to be either the first Act of Tropical Resort, or the first Act of Starlight Carnival. Yes, I know the level plays itself for the most part, but it does look pretty awesome. Personally, though, I think SC would have worked better as a Modern-style version of Egg Fleet (Sonic Heroes), but keeping the same appearance. (Now I really want to play a Modern Egg Fleet)

Not sure if it counts as a video game (it's really just a visual novel) but right now I'm playing Katawa Shoujo. I'm on the third act and it's really hitting me hard...

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Which girl's route are you on? I've played through Shizune's, Emi's, and Hanako's routes, and each one has a fairly happy ending (except Shizune's route really needs a longer epilogue. Nothing worse than finishing a story where you know there will not be a sequel, and literally shouting at the screen "But then what happens?!" I got a lot of funny looks for that one.)

Every route has a happy ending and a sad ending, so you might want to start over on the route you're on if you get the bad one.

[The Satellite]

I just meant the FPS. I bought Sonic Generations from Steam before the demo version came out, and found out the hard way that it's not good enough to run the game properly. I get about 3 to 5 frames per second when I try to play it. (still finished the game though. I got to admire the pretty levels in detail the entire time)

Oh. Well in that case, I should hope it was at the proper speed, or there'd be a problem with your Wii.

I know exactly what you mean. I can play it and get a lot of fun out of it, as long as I only play for a short period at a time. The main problem for me is that when you're playing the 2D sections and you see all the stuff in the background (such as the buildings and structures in Aquarium Park, for example), your only thought at the moment ends up being "I really wish I could go there instead."

It's not even the 2D sections, which are sometimes fun. Ever notice how... incredibly bland, empty, and uninspired the 3D sections are? There's like... nothing to do but run or drift half the time. Sure sometimes they switch it up, but usually those end up being mechanics that would be better suited to 2D, or that stupid smasher chasing thing. As for the backgrounds, I'd rather eat the attractions in Sweet Mountain, but then again, according to Eggman's PA announcements, people's butts have touched those.

So far, I've played up to Aquarium Park, and my favorite level has to be either the first Act of Tropical Resort, or the first Act of Starlight Carnival. Yes, I know the level plays itself for the most part, but it does look pretty awesome. Personally, though, I think SC would have worked better as a Modern-style version of Egg Fleet (Sonic Heroes), but keeping the same appearance. (Now I really want to play a Modern Egg Fleet)

I actually did enjoy Tropical Resort's first level, which was probably what lured me into a lull of thinking the game was actually good. And I agree about Starlight Carnival; it's kind of a bad level and it mostly plays itself, but it's also so neat to look at. Asteroid Coaster had a few good levels, Aquarium Park had one or two good ones, but the rest was just... Ugh. And so was the soundtrack; I only like the Act 1 versions of Tropical Resort, Starlight Carnival, Aquarium Park, and the second part of the final boss music. Otherwise it was a bad soundtrack.

[Golden Chocobo]

Tales of Graces f!

Yay! ...Anyone else?

[Dawnlight]

Tales of Graces f!

Yay! ...Anyone else?

I actually went back into playing it and attacking the side quests. I think it's a great game overall and it definitely wins the award as the most humorous Tales game. I swear, those skits and battle endings are among the funniest I have ever seen... especially the ones with Hubert and Pascal.

[Ventus]

Well started Final Fantasy VIII. Currently on disk 1 On the train about to fight the president (Shoot...I forgot the name), any ways its going pretty good.

[kurt91]

Are you playing it legit, or abusing magic Junctions? You can get to where you can one-shot anything after the first cave, if you put a bit of time into it.

I don't know why, but I enjoyed FF7 and FF8 more than FF9. I guess it might be because 7 had the Materia system, and 8 had the Junction system (broken as it is), but 9 doesn't seem to have anything unique about it. I mean, I've played it up to the beginning of Disc 3, but I still feel like I'm just going through the motions, there's nothing really that stands out about it.

[ShadowTiger]

I am currently playing:

• A Valley Without Wind (It's awful. I think.)
• Diablo II MedianXL Mod. It's pretty darn kickin'
• Might & Magic 9

[Golden Chocobo]

I actually went back into playing it and attacking the side quests. I think it's a great game overall and it definitely wins the award as the most humorous Tales game. I swear, those skits and battle endings are among the funniest I have ever seen... especially the ones with Hubert and Pascal.

It's pretty good, yet super cheesey with the whole friendship thing! I do like Hubert and Pascal's playful banter. It's so cute!

My favorite is still Tales of Symphonia, though. Even though Colette was the annoying female lead.

[Ventus]

Are you playing it legit, or abusing magic Junctions? You can get to where you can one-shot anything after the first cave, if you put a bit of time into it.

Yeah I'm playing about legit as I can. I don't really like abusing the magic Junctions, It kinda takes the fun away with one hit kills <_<

I don't know why, but I enjoyed FF7 and FF8 more than FF9. I guess it might be because 7 had the Materia system, and 8 had the Junction system (broken as it is), but 9 doesn't seem to have anything unique about it. I mean, I've played it up to the beginning of Disc 3, but I still feel like I'm just going through the motions, there's nothing really that stands out about it.

Yeah 9 wasn't as unique as 7 and 8. But it did have some nice pretty graphics and a pretty good strory.
And also I did hate 9's ability system it made the game feel older then 7 and 8. (which is alright but...I was not a fan of it)