>>720098750 (OP)
They're too much effort for not enough reward. I would rather put that energy into developing and practicing real skills. Video games are for entertainment.
>>720098817
I wanted to like Hi fi Rush so bad the I can't get used to the rhythm mechanics no matter what, I don't like being forced to play the game in 1 exact pace
>>720100007 >leaky caps >worn out 25 year old HDD >failing DVD drive >unpasted CPU >fire hazard PSU >rusty fan bearings >unpasted CPU and GPU
I can buy a 6 core xeon PC for $100.
>>720099901
I don't like how action oriented it looks desu, the old survivor horror elements were so much more unique, now it just looks like any other chink Sekiro wannabe
>>720101338
haven't played sigma but in og2 it works similarly to ngb where you can't absorb essences while holding block
managing essences in general is a pretty deep mechanic
I once pirated an "action game"
the combat was pressing same button repeatedly and ""my character""" did attacks automatically moving from enemy to enemy doing stupid jumps and a list of moves without me doing any additional command.
It felt retarded so I uninstalled it and never played "action game" ever again
>try ninja gaiden >have a tough time getting ganked and constantly running out of recoveries >take a step back and change my approach, win at all costs >take cheap shots, spam the same safe moves, buy items >beat the game
looking at the threads here it didn't occur to me that the trick was to play it like dark souls
How low IQ do you have to be to enjoy these buttonmashers? I remember playing DMC4 and Bayonetta 1 way back in the day and falling asleep, it's literally all style no substance, you're not the one doing cool shit, your character is. I guess it's the only time when normies feel like they are good at games though so whatever floats your boat.
>>720098750 (OP)
I played pic related when it first came out and it was my first and last experience with the genre since. I feel like in theory this genre should appeal to me because I like doing technical shit in fighting games/ platfighters, but the depth just isn't there. You just end up spamming the same brain dead combos over and over on 0 IQ spongey, mooks.
>>720105646 >what genre do you think this is?
I thought this was the stylish action games thread. Does that game not fall under that label? How is starfucker spazzing and flipping around spongey mooks any different than Ninja Gaiden or DMC?
I've been playing Lost Soul Aside and it's actually good. Combat is fun and the bosses are great. The levels are linear but the aesthetics are nice and it has light platforming in between combat sometimes. Just beat the snow guy after the alpha wolf. I mostly use all the weapons since they each offer valuable things but the poleblade and greatsword are my favorites.
>>720098750 (OP)
I do. I thoroughly enjoy them. Sigma 2 with black mod like op webm is a treat. Very interested in trying more ps2 action games like shinobi, nightshade and genji
>>720101338
There are moves you can do while holding LT to guard buffer and prevent Ryu from pulling essence. If you're struggling to maintain essence when jumping or moving, hold LT then wind run into OLUT.