best3444 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I beat GOW when it initially released. At that time, I wasn't into gaming much and I remember being critical of the game. I was thinking about replaying it since I'm on a roll with gaming. But, I remembered I never beat MGSV. I somehow lost interest or got distracted by another game. What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I liked GOW, but it wasn't particularly mind blowing to me. I think about MGSV on a weekly basis. That game was so good, even though it’s half finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Play one and then the other after that in any order. I just finished replaying and getting a plat on GOW, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 The games are pretty different. Personally, given the option between playing a game that has some of the best gameplay ever in its genre or playing a game that doesn’t have that, I’m going with the former. MGSV it is, even though GOW is a scorcher as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 GOW = Gears of War? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: GOW = Gears of War? God of War you silly fuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Finish up MGSV so you can add it to the completed pile for Backlaugust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 You guys swayed me towards MGSV. Thank you for picking for me. It's on game pass, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 MGSV. I don't care how incomplete, or whatever, it is, that game is fucking great and a joy to just play like few others. I'm replaying GOW right now and while I really dig the combat still, I find having to sit through all the soapy son/dad slow walking and what not again to be tedious. I'm not holding it against the game really but I think MGSV is more unbridled videogame fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 11 hours ago, Bloodporne said: MGSV. I don't care how incomplete, or whatever, it is, that game is fucking great and a joy to just play like few others. I'm replaying GOW right now and while I really dig the combat still, I find having to sit through all the soapy son/dad slow walking and what not again to be tedious. I'm not holding it against the game really but I think MGSV is more unbridled videogame fun. In my initial playtime with it some of the father son parts were cringy for me. I'm excited to start MGSV today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, best3444 said: In my initial playtime with it some of the father son parts were cringy for me. I'm excited to start MGSV today. I'm not sure how far you previously got, but give MGSV some time. I feel like the learning curve for actually playing WELL and smartly is kind of high at first. I hated on it at first just because I wasn't used to its relatively different approach to stealth. There's just so much to experiment with. One really basic move I found super useful was the sprint and knockout punch. Also, I played without most of the HUD like red markers and 'xray vision' where you see marked targets through buildings. I found it way more engaging and exciting. GOW's problem is that it feels too interruptive quite frequently on subsequent playthroughs. I start to really feel those walking-talking segments and other forced hinderances snowballing into frustration sometimes. Also, the kid babbles so much, lord I wish they'd have implemented a slider for banter frequency still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, best3444 said: In my initial playtime with it some of the father son parts were cringy for me. I'm excited to start MGSV today. Father-son parts are soooooo good, especially once Mimir joins y'all. Having replayed the game, the growth/journey between the two really earns its payoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Finish MGSV? That's the worst part about MGSV! There is no ending, so you might as well extend the gameplay fun! https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/45 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/464 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/188 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/25 And many more! Extra missions, no load times/long heli rides, even more gameplay variations, new modes! The good shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Xbob42 said: Finish MGSV? That's the worst part about MGSV! There is no ending, so you might as well extend the gameplay fun! https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/45 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/464 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/188 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/25 And many more! Extra missions, no load times/long heli rides, even more gameplay variations, new modes! The good shit! He ain't playing it on the PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Oh. Oh well, still fine without sprinkles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, SFLUFAN said: He ain't playing it on the PC. Xbox One X. Unfortunately it's not X enhanced either. The visuals are a lil dated but still good. I forgot how brutal the entire opening is in the hospital. I then beat the first mission saving Miller. So far, I'm enjoying it. Apparently the game is MASSIVE so I have no idea when I'll beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Only one of these games lets you call in a chopper that's blasting Take On Me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/24/2019 at 12:54 PM, Keyser_Soze said: GOW = Gears of War? Now, everyone knows GOW is god of war. Gears of War is just shortened to Gears. That is why Gears 5 is just Gears 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Just now, Bacon said: Now, everyone knows GOW is god of war. Gears of War is just shortened to Gears. That is why Gears 5 is just Gears 5. Should be Gear5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: Should be Gear5 Just GR5 really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, best3444 said: The visuals are a lil dated but still good. This is your go to criticism for every game now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, best3444 said: Xbox One X. Unfortunately it's not X enhanced either. The visuals are a lil dated but still good. I forgot how brutal the entire opening is in the hospital. I then beat the first mission saving Miller. So far, I'm enjoying it. Apparently the game is MASSIVE so I have no idea when I'll beat it. Well it turns into recycle mania and you don't have to engage with online base infiltration and all that. Problem for me was that the basic gameplay loop was so endlessly entertaining that I found myself fucking around aimlessly for hours sometimes and I had a great time. I was at like 60 hours played and only maybe 1/4 into the main missions at one point. I have a feeling times vary vastly from player to player. I ended up getting sucked into the online components as well and oh boy... I actually think it's a gorgeous game btw. I like the lighting and night skyboxes a lot. Also the bases are super 'clean' looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Xbob42 said: Finish MGSV? That's the worst part about MGSV! There is no ending, so you might as well extend the gameplay fun! https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/45 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/464 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/188 https://www.nexusmods.com/metalgearsolidvtpp/mods/25 And many more! Extra missions, no load times/long heli rides, even more gameplay variations, new modes! The good shit! Fuck, this alone makes me want a gaming PC finally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 36 minutes ago, Bloodporne said: Fuck, this alone makes me want a gaming PC finally Finally you want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: This is your go to criticism for every game now. I'm a graphics whore. I should own a pc but I'm a cuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 10 hours ago, Kal-El814 said: Just GR5 really. Can't wait for the 8th Gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, best3444 said: I'm a graphics whore. I should own a pc but I'm a cuck. Finally something we can all agree on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: Can't wait for the 8th Gears. GATE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I re-started MGS V last night. That is the worst opening of a video game ever. lol Once you get past that it’s excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 44 minutes ago, Biggie said: I re-started MGS V last night. That is the worst opening of a video game ever. lol Once you get past that it’s excellent. I thought the opening was brutal and magnificent! I'm sticking with this game for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 This is my genius branding idea for the Gears of War series: G3ars Ge4rs Gear5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: This is my genius branding idea for the Gears of War series: G3ars Ge4rs Gear5 6ears GeaΓs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodporne Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: Finally you want one! I see your humor is really on point today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 The thing with MGSV's opening is that it's great the first time. It's a big wtf. If you replay the game, it's that opening sequence where you can't do much actual gameplay yet that you want to get through to get to the good shit. But a lot of games have that. Arkham Asylum is the same way. You play it the first time and you go, "WHOA, shit!" And on replays, it's like, "Can I hold a button to skip this?" As far as setting up the game's story, it's great. I hope OP has played Ground Zeroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: The thing with MGSV's opening is that it's great the first time. It's a big wtf. If you replay the game, it's that opening sequence where you can't do much actual gameplay yet that you want to get through to get to the good shit. But a lot of games have that. Arkham Asylum is the same way. You play it the first time and you go, "WHOA, shit!" And on replays, it's like, "Can I hold a button to skip this?" As far as setting up the game's story, it's great. I hope OP has played Ground Zeroes. No, it sucked the first time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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