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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentSaros plays very similar to Returnal. You enter a room, clear the room, move on. The movement is also similar. The difference in Saros is the skill tree building in between rounds which does make...Saros plays very similar to Returnal. You enter a room, clear the room, move on. The movement is also similar. The difference in Saros is the skill tree building in between rounds which does make it a bit easier. The core gameplay is just Returnal with some refinements.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentWhat is interesting is that there are some weapons that will auto aim so you can focus on movement AND there are weapons that require manual aim but you are rewarded for hitting enemies in their...What is interesting is that there are some weapons that will auto aim so you can focus on movement AND there are weapons that require manual aim but you are rewarded for hitting enemies in their “weak spot” while manual aiming. You can play the whole game with one weapon type if you want, even though the drops are rng based they provide a lot of options to get what you want. The controls are highly customizable also so if you need to remap things it’s very convenient. Right now there is no M and K support and given PlayStations recent departure from PC gaming it seems unlikely in the future but fingers crossed always.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak (edited )LinkSAROS I devoted my whole weekend to diving in this game and getting as much done as I could. I went into the game blind, did not watch any videos about the game. First off, the gameplay is...SAROS
I devoted my whole weekend to diving in this game and getting as much done as I could. I went into the game blind, did not watch any videos about the game. First off, the gameplay is incredibly addicting… INCREDIBLY addicting. I think about it in my sleep. To me it feels like a mix of DOOM Eternal and returnal. They kept enough elements from returnal that it feels familiar but they have also added new things to make it feel fresh and unique. I have about 25 hours in the game and I have beat the game multiple times. I was able to get the true ending.
I personally enjoy the storytelling that HM employs but I’m not going to say they are masters of storytelling. Just like returnal, the storytelling is not linear and you are given bits and pieces as you progress through the game. It is another game that plays around with time and leaves you asking wtf is going on half the time.
I do think it is more difficult than returnal but it is easy to get a hold of. If you liked returnal then you will definitely like Saros. I’m not sure how well it did in the sales area but I do hope they add some more content to the game.
I forgot to mention just how beautiful this game is. Fantastic job by the devs, the game is a joy to look at. The world building and use of color is incredible.
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Comment on The Punisher: One Last Kill | Official trailer in ~tv
Nivlak LinkSeems like it should be good but I personally like Thomas Jane in the role more than Jon. Jon just brings a different type of intensity that feels inauthentic. Although in the comics he comes off...Seems like it should be good but I personally like Thomas Jane in the role more than Jon. Jon just brings a different type of intensity that feels inauthentic. Although in the comics he comes off as pretty intense.
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Comment on Pokémon Go players built a thirty-billion-photo map for AI in ~tech
Nivlak Link ParentI had always assumed that data was the real gold mine of that game. I’m sure they made bank off MTs also but in my opinion they made that game primarily to collect that tracking data.I had always assumed that data was the real gold mine of that game. I’m sure they made bank off MTs also but in my opinion they made that game primarily to collect that tracking data.
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Comment on Saros | Features trailer – launches 30th April 2026 in ~games
Nivlak LinkI really want to watch this but I would rather go into this game blind. That’s how I did returnal and it was a treat.I really want to watch this but I would rather go into this game blind. That’s how I did returnal and it was a treat.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Nivlak LinkManifeste - Tigran Hamasyan This album has been kicking my ass all week. Such incredible compositions and riffs. I like to call it aggressive jazz. Jazz and metal heads can especially appreciate...Manifeste - Tigran Hamasyan
This album has been kicking my ass all week. Such incredible compositions and riffs. I like to call it aggressive jazz. Jazz and metal heads can especially appreciate this.
In other news I just secured my tickets to see SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders in April. Saying I am stoked is a massive understatement.
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Comment on Gorillaz - The Mountain, The Moon Cave, and The Sad God (2026) in ~music
Nivlak LinkThe Moon Cave is so damn good. Been on my mind for days. Love that shit.The Moon Cave is so damn good. Been on my mind for days. Love that shit.
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Comment on Inside the rebuilt Scrubs hospital with Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke in ~tv
Nivlak LinkFirst two episodes of the new season were great. They stuck with the OG scrubs formula and it still works really well.First two episodes of the new season were great. They stuck with the OG scrubs formula and it still works really well.
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Comment on I'm back in ~talk
Nivlak LinkResident lurker here. Tildes seems like a great place to meet new people and make quality relationships if that’s what you’re looking for. But it also works for people like me who are just looking...Resident lurker here. Tildes seems like a great place to meet new people and make quality relationships if that’s what you’re looking for. But it also works for people like me who are just looking for an online outlet without the noise and nonsense. I don’t know anyone on tildes and have no real intention to but I still like it here and appreciate the community.
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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
Nivlak (edited )Linkhttps://m.youtube.com/@OrdinaryThings Ordinary Things - one of my favs period. Covers a lot of global topics from a perspective outside of the US https://m.youtube.com/@CamJames Cam James is a...https://m.youtube.com/@OrdinaryThings
Ordinary Things - one of my favs period. Covers a lot of global topics from a perspective outside of the UShttps://m.youtube.com/@CamJames
Cam James is a journalist living in Atlanta and often covers topics relevant to the BIPOC community. Very insightful and tries to be fair and non biased.Not specifically engineering or science but has some overlap.
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Comment on Recommendations needed: Favorite “comfort” movies in ~movies
Nivlak Link ParentYou nailed it. Princess Bride is legit like a warm bowl of soup for the soul. Also Holy Grail 🤌🏾. Also Mel Brooks 🤌🏾. I am stoked for spaceballs 2.You nailed it. Princess Bride is legit like a warm bowl of soup for the soul. Also Holy Grail 🤌🏾. Also Mel Brooks 🤌🏾. I am stoked for spaceballs 2.
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Comment on Godzilla Minus Zero confirmed for North American theatrical release on November 6 in ~movies
Nivlak Link ParentIf it’s anything like the books, this one is going to be crazyIf it’s anything like the books, this one is going to be crazy
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Comment on Atlanta Hawks trade Trae Young to Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert in ~sports.basketball
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Comment on Avengers: Doomsday | X-Men teaser in ~movies
Nivlak LinkI assume that they will have doom kill all these legacy characters to have a hard reboot next cycle. I’m being optimistic of course.I assume that they will have doom kill all these legacy characters to have a hard reboot next cycle. I’m being optimistic of course.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentI’m still very active in AC VI. The community is still a decent size. I love AC games. The power fantasy and the rush is so good.I’m still very active in AC VI. The community is still a decent size. I love AC games. The power fantasy and the rush is so good.
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Comment on ‘Legend of Zelda’ movie first look reveals Link and Zelda in live action in ~movies
Nivlak Link ParentOh man the breath of the wild cut is one of the best videos on YouTube.Oh man the breath of the wild cut is one of the best videos on YouTube.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Nivlak Link ParentHave you heard of Triangle Strategy? It’s a very good jrpg imo and has a lot of the elements I think you’re looking for.Have you heard of Triangle Strategy? It’s a very good jrpg imo and has a lot of the elements I think you’re looking for.
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Comment on Box office badass: ‘Predator Badlands’ kicks off November with record $40m US opening, $80m globally in ~movies
Nivlak LinkI really enjoy what Trachtenberg is doing with the franchise. Nice to see I’m not the only one. After reading the book ‘If It bleeds’ a while back, all I wanted was for some of those ideas to hit...I really enjoy what Trachtenberg is doing with the franchise. Nice to see I’m not the only one. After reading the book ‘If It bleeds’ a while back, all I wanted was for some of those ideas to hit live action and here we are.
I love that game. I’m on my second play through. I got a good ending the first time I think. Not sure how many endings there are. Such a cozy game that makes you think.