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lashman, 1 month ago to steam

Xargon Remake Ep.2 got a store page

"A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon."

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2946250

#steam #gaming #videoGames #steamStorePage

atomicpoet, 1 month ago to random

Just started Arma: Cold War Assault, an FPS from 2001, and I can’t stop laughing my ass off.

These character models! They’re uncanny valley!

I swear to god, back in the early ‘00s, this was considered good graphics. We all thought it was “realistic”. But now it looks like someone took South Park characters and pasted on real faces onto them.

This is actually a good game – quite fun too. But when they have those ultra-serious and dramatic cut scenes, I just can’t take it seriously when these faces are doing the talking.

I haven’t laughed this much at video game graphics for a long, long time!

Arma: Cold War Assault screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)
Arma: Cold War Assault screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)
Arma: Cold War Assault screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)

atomicpoet, 4 months ago to random

This song has been on YouTube for five years, and as of right now, it has 0 views.

Which means I'm the first person to ever hear it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtSVgzZuYJU

OutofPrintArchive, 4 months ago to random

Been eyeing a particular Switch fighting game that only came out physically in Japan, but I missed out on ordering a copy as I was completely oblivious on it until now...
Prices have skyrocketed naturally since it's super niche but has a hardcore fanbase.

After a week of checking eBay listings, all for copies in Japan that don't offer VAT to be paid upfront, I found a shop that I never heard of before locally that had a copy...

Wish me luck! :blobcatscared:

atomicpoet, 4 months ago to random

People ask why I still own vinyl. It’s the same reason I still own cassettes and CDs:

1. It bought it for cheap
2. I can make digital copies of it, or they come with download codes
3. Nobody’s going to knock on my door to tell me that I no longer have a license to hear my vinyl, cassettes, and CDs

For everyone who thinks music never leaves Spotify, well, it does. Just ask any Neil Young fan.

OutofPrintArchive, 5 months ago to retrogaming

Review for Mini Mario Kart on Game Boy from CVG 137 - April 1993 (UK)
A rather cruel April Fools joke.

This magazine can be downloaded here:
https://www.outofprintarchive.com/catalogue/computerandvideogames7.html

#retrogaming
#Nintendo
#GameBoy

atomicpoet, 5 months ago to random

I played a lot of great games last year, and I thought I’d share a few of my favourites in one big thread.

Few of these are new releases, but all of them are titles that I very much recommend.

atomicpoet, 5 months ago to random

Released in 2016, Bullshot is a 2D side-scrolling shooter similar to Duke Nukem (the original), Bio-Menace, and Abuse.

Have you ever played a game that you really wanted to be good, you even convinced yourself it was for the first few hours, until the reality sinks in that you’re not having fun? That was my experience playing Bullshot.

In this game, you play Frank F. Franky, who’s fighting the evil Cardesians, zombies, and robots to set his friends free.

Upon playing this game, I was incredibly excited. CRT and VHS effects! 360 degree aiming with the mouse! Lots of attitude! If you played DOS games during the 90s, at first glance, Bullshot probably appeals to you.

Like many of you, I’ve been bitten by the Apogee bug and I’d love – at the very least – a spiritual sequel to their classics. Sadly, Bullshot is not it – not by a long shot (pun intended).

Oh boy! Where do we even start? There’s bugs galore in this game. As in, Frank has a habit of moving entirely off screen where you cannot see him, or getting his body literally getting stuck in the middle of a floor. I’ve even included a screenshot so you can see this for yourself.

When this game isn’t buggy, it’s just plain unfair. Why are bullets able to pass through ceilings as if they’re not there? Why, after you clear a room, do groups of enemies respawn out of nothingness, and lay waste to you with spraying bullets and rocket launchers – sometimes behind you?

Yet another problem: when you’re moving right with your joystick, Bullshot interprets it as up – which means that when you often try to pass by ladders, it interprets your intent to climb the ladder. What makes this even worse is that when you’re climbing a ladder, you can’t shoot. This means you’re a sitting duck for enemies. I’ve lost so much health simply because I wanted to pass by a ladder.

In most games, a checkpoint is supposed to be a safe spot where you can start again after losing a life. But in Bullshot, a checkpoint often put you in a place where you’re likely to die almost instantly. This is simply game design.

I had high hopes for the graphics, but the CRT effects are over done to the point where they give me headaches after playing this game for long periods of time. Again, look at this screenshots. It is hard to look at this game.

There’s something odd with the sound. The sound effects initially are okay, but after awhile, the distortion – especially with the voiceover – becomes too much. I feel like my ears are bleeding.

Bullshot can run it on most modern PCs. You need a dual core CPU, 2GB of RAM, 1GB of VRAM, and 1500MB of space. It also has native compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is playable on Steam Deck.

This is a PC exclusive. Bullshot has never been released on mobile or console platforms.

There’s no micro-transactions nor is there any DLC.

GATO STUDIO developed Bullshot. They’ve also made AR-K and The Waylanders.

On Steam, Bullshot has a 72% positive rating based on 251 reviews. Most people love the aesthetic and retro-style gameplay. Others point out that it has many bugs and is frustrating to play.

The reason Bullshot disappoints me so much is because the concept has high appeal, it could have been good, but it simply couldn’t deliver. Would I love a run-and-gun sidescrolling shooter with plenty of attitude? Yes, and I’m hungry for one.

You see, if you played the original Duke Nukem in the 90s, you truly felt this it had a certain energy that wasn’t available on console platforms.

Sure, the Genesis and Super Nintendo had better graphics, but they lacked the bravado of Apogee shareware games. Whenever you started up an Apogee game, you’d hear that iconic jingle and a tagline that said “Apogee means action” – and by god, they really did mean it.

I’m still itching for that kind of experience, and Bullshot simply doesn’t scratch that itch.

Bullshot sells for C$1.19 on Steam. I don’t recommend it even at that price. Yes, it’s a low investment, but just because a game is cheap doesn’t mean it should be so infested with bugs, harsh visuals, and terrible sound. Avoid this one.

Bullshot screenshot (Steam Deck)
Bullshot screenshot (Steam Deck)
Bullshot screenshot (Steam Deck)