Xmas gaming marathon...

CaptainRAVE said:
AC Origins is one of the best open world games made in terms of atmosphere - might be worth a try, albeit not first person. Darn good though.

We need another elder scrolls going back to its roots along with the tech we see in Origins.
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Yeah, I didn't even consider AC:O just because I've played three or four AC games before and feel like I've played out all they have to offer. Though this does mean I've not paid any attention at all to Origins, so I'll have to give it a closer look based on what you've said.
 
strumpusplunket said:
Yeah, I didn't even consider AC:O just because I've played three or four AC games before and feel like I've played out all they have to offer. Though this does mean I've not paid any attention at all to Origins, so I'll have to give it a closer look based on what you've said.
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Sorry to sort of spamming CohhCarnage again but here is his views on AC: Origins as well if you want to catch up a bit about the game.

 
strumpusplunket said:
Yeah, I didn't even consider AC:O just because I've played three or four AC games before and feel like I've played out all they have to offer. Though this does mean I've not paid any attention at all to Origins, so I'll have to give it a closer look based on what you've said.
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Take a look - it is hugely updated. Worth reading through the thread on here.

Edit: yup, that video above is useful too.
 
Oh boy I love this. No direct suggestions sorry but I have to charm in that I'm currently reading the Witcher books in preparation for my 2 weeks off. I'm hoping to get through Witcher 3 and expansions before going back to work, but my first challenge is read the books before 15th December.

I suppose AC Origins is an obvious contender. I consider myself a patient gamer these days so I'll defiantly be considering that one for next Christmas.
 
Some good recommendations, but I've played almost all of them (Prey, Divinity 2, all of the Stalker series).

AC:O does sound like it would be more my cup of tea than any of the series so far. Shame there aren't too many open world RPGs around that I've not played at the moment, but I guess between Original Sin 2, Elex and perhaps AC:O and New Vegas I should have a good Christmas. :)
 
strumpusplunket said:
I hadn't heard of that one. It looks interesting. I did enjoy the Stalker series immensely so wouldn't be against returning to it with a new plot.
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Later on today, I'll put a list of mods together that I'd recommend from personal experience. Moddb is a great resource for all sorts of games/mods. :)

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Edit: Here are a few that might interest you for your Christmas gaming session or maybe at another time. I'm bound to have missed out a few, but anyway, in no particular order...

Call of Chernobyl (standalone)


SOC

Narodnaya Solyanka
Lost Alpha
RadioPhobia
OGSE 0.6.9.3
Stalkersoup
Autumn Aurora
LURK


CS

OGSM 1.8
The Warmongers
Yoctosfera
Mire
Mystery


COP

Misery
Call of Misery
Stalker Two-K
Remake
SGM (especially v2.1)
Wind of Time
COP Special Edition
COP Reloaded


You'll find all of the ones I've mentioned above on moddb. If you need any links/can't find something, drop me a line. :)
 
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Bioshock 1, 2 and infinite. I think they released Bioshock 1 and 2 redux with better graphics.

Metro 2033 and Last Light redux are good fun. Ranger mode survival, they are good 10-15 hrs long each one. Get in the mood for Exodus.
 
One Vision said:
Dead by daylight
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Nah. Thanks, but wrong kind of game entirely. I dislike MP at the best of times, but here looking specifically for immersive, open-world SP.

ThestigGT999 said:
also forgot dead island
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Yup. Played it and liked it. Not a patch on Dying Light, but was still fun.

jimjam81 said:
Bioshock 1, 2 and infinite. I think they released Bioshock 1 and 2 redux with better graphics.

Metro 2033 and Last Light redux are good fun. Ranger mode survival, they are good 10-15 hrs long each one. Get in the mood for Exodus.
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Yup - all good examples of what I'm looking for (though ideally I'd like something a bit more RPG-like), but I've played them all.

Though it does remind me I've not played Minerva's Den (though that will only occupy me for 5 or 6 hours it seems).

Glanza said:
Don't write Divinity original sin 2 off, I enjoyed playing that more than ME:A this year.
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Oh, I'm not writing it off by any means! I will definitely play it sometime in the next few months, and I'm really looking forward to it. The only reason I said it's (possibly) not quite what I want at this time is that my tradition is to get a few nice dark ales in and happily lose myself in a bit RPG open world, and I think first-person or OTS is a bit better for getting the sense of immersion that goes along with that.
 
What about Path of Exile? It's free, yeah it's an arpg but there's plenty of depth and content to it.

Also Elder Scrolls Online, you can play it as a single player RPG in a way I guess, it's also free to play, and if you fancy hooking up with others that option is there.
 
SiDeards73 said:
What about Path of Exile? It's free, yeah it's an arpg but there's plenty of depth and content to it.

Also Elder Scrolls Online, you can play it as a single player RPG in a way I guess, it's also free to play, and if you fancy hooking up with others that option is there.
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Yeah, I played PoE through a couple of playthroughs. I did like it, though I feel kind of done with it now. Still have it installed, though, as I know it gets frequent updates.

I hadn't considered ESO tbh. I didn't know it was free, either, though. Got to be worth at least checking out if I don't have to pay anything. How immersive is the world? I always think having other players around the same quest-giver/items kind of breaks immersion a bit.

Ta.
 
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