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  1. Comment on What's a game that you feel like you missed out on? in ~games

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    This might seem like an odd choice, but I have to mention Gigantic, now relaunched as Gigantic: Rampage Edition. I remember playing it back in 2017, right after Overwatch's boom. At the time, it...

    This might seem like an odd choice, but I have to mention Gigantic, now relaunched as Gigantic: Rampage Edition.

    I remember playing it back in 2017, right after Overwatch's boom. At the time, it was an incredibly fun and refreshing free-to-play alternative to the hero shooter/MOBA mix. The gameplay felt innovative, the characters were vibrant and original, and the art style stood out beautifully.

    Unfortunately, the original version was shut down about a year later. Now, it's returned, but as a paid game. This shift from free-to-play to paid has significantly reduced the player base, creating a frustrating cycle: fewer players mean longer matchmaking times, making the game less appealing and ultimately causing even fewer people to buy in.

    It's disappointing because Gigantic really had something unique going for it initially.

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  2. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I started a new Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy playthrough after a few months because i didn't have the time and it was an incredible choice. It does feels more like watching a blockbuster than...

    I started a new Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy playthrough after a few months because i didn't have the time and it was an incredible choice. It does feels more like watching a blockbuster than playing a game though. The gameplay can drag, especially early on (mostly spamming simple attacks until everything dies and pretty basic platforming) but the real highlight is the story. The character interactions, branching dialogue choices, and cinematic cutscenes are fantastic. If you're here for a casual game, the Guardians' banter, plot twists, and the feeling that your decisions actually matter, it nails it!

  3. Comment on Looking for games you can play on a laptop with a trackpad in ~games

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    I tried to suggest a bit of everything and since those two are platformers the trackpad shouldn't be an issue, you'd only use it to navigate menus. As per the difficulty: I also find it way easier...

    I tried to suggest a bit of everything and since those two are platformers the trackpad shouldn't be an issue, you'd only use it to navigate menus.

    As per the difficulty: I also find it way easier to play on a controller but hey, if someone could beat Dark Souls on a drum kit I think OP can enjoy some platforming on keyboard

  4. Comment on Looking for games you can play on a laptop with a trackpad in ~games

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    If you're into turn based combat you should try Slay the Spire or Backpack Hero! But if you're looking for something more fast paced maybe something like Hollow Knight, Celeste or even Undertale....

    If you're into turn based combat you should try Slay the Spire or Backpack Hero! But if you're looking for something more fast paced maybe something like Hollow Knight, Celeste or even Undertale. All of these are incredible games and the trackpad shouldn't be an issue.

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  5. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I didn't enjoy it much at first either, but it really grew on me so good luck!

    I didn't enjoy it much at first either, but it really grew on me so good luck!

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  6. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    It has been amazing! Didn't even break a sweat running Stardew Valley. It's actually powerful enough that I tried GTA V and even Cyberpunk 2077. After tweaking a few power-saving settings and...

    It has been amazing! Didn't even break a sweat running Stardew Valley. It's actually powerful enough that I tried GTA V and even Cyberpunk 2077. After tweaking a few power-saving settings and lowering the graphics to medium for the most part, it ran smoothly for hours. I ran out of battery before it even got to creazy temps. It's pretty impresive to have that level of performance on the go!

    And yeah! Stardew is perfect for some casual gaming in pretty much any system, it requeires so little that you can play for hours without worrying much. How did she enjoy playing it?

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  7. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Just got my hands on a ROG ALLY and finally tried Stardew Valley for the first time with some friends. It's honestly the perfect game to relax and just spend time together even for those with a...

    Just got my hands on a ROG ALLY and finally tried Stardew Valley for the first time with some friends. It's honestly the perfect game to relax and just spend time together even for those with a lower end pc or poor internet connection.

    I'll look up that particular thing and try not to go down a link rabbit hole.

    I do the same thing! Kind of. If I need to find something or have a question, I ask the people I'm playing with instead, I've warn them I like to learn by myself and that they should only answer what I ask. So far I'm loving it!

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  8. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I had a blast playing Split Fiction. It has smooth gameplay and highly original mechanics that genuinely make it fun to just play with them for a bit and be excited to see what would it be the...

    I had a blast playing Split Fiction. It has smooth gameplay and highly original mechanics that genuinely make it fun to just play with them for a bit and be excited to see what would it be the next little power you're going to have and how it'll interact with the world, but I found it lacking in key areas compared to other couch co-op titles. The story and characters felt hollow and overly generic, which isn't a big deal for me but may make it hard for some people to deeply engage or emotionally connect. Gameplay-wise, despite its technical polish and originality, it sometimes became monotonous. Puzzles offered little to no challenge, and boss encounters mostly boiled down to repetitive projectile spam, lacking real excitement or depth.

    Also, something I missed from games like It Takes Two, Split Fiction didn't offer those mini-games or opportunities for playful rivalry, which made the overall experience feel somewhat flat (though I guess this is really personal, and it may not even be an issue for others). The game is super fun to play, but it leaves you thinking that they aimed to blend the playful creativity of It Takes Two with the narrative and cinematic style of A Way Out, but didn't fully commit to either. As a result, the game sits somewhat awkwardly between both styles, leaving elements of storytelling and fun gameplay feeling incomplete or half-realized.

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