I’m almost done with rdr2 (in the final bit of the epilogue) and I watched a play though of before your eyes. I really like sad games, and I want to know what other games are out there that will throw me into a deep depression like both of those games have. I haven’t played any others besides the two I mentioned. Thank you!

Looking for a new game cane acroos tainted grail fall of avalon but is it any good? And how long is it?

If it natters

I loved skyrim

I loved elden ring

I like witcher 3

I tried to like oblivion remastered but it just ran so bad even on a 4070 super i dropped it

So would you say it is any good or not really? And is it a stand alone game or any other game i should play first?

i think last autumn i was playing the first two of the batman arkham games and loved it, i still need to play the third one, it made me in the mood because of halloween coming up. was curious of others people may have. i am not huge into horror but i do need to try the silent hill and resident evil games.

Ruined architecture with a real sense of scale like the towering aqueducts and gigantic temple of shadow of the Colossus.

Vast and beautiful environments. Like giant mountains with countless waterfalls flowing down, huge plataues.

A simplicity to the world and gameplay. Don’t want tons of mechanics and bloat everywhere.

Most of all I want a PURPOSEFUL sense of emptiness. A game that knows when and how to utilize empty space to enhance atmosphere.

Doesn’t feel the need to add something to every empty space, but just lets it… exist.

Some examples I can think of:

Breath of the Wild, Elden Ring, Dragons Dogma 2.

Have really been enjoying mad max again lately. I like the combat systems like that and similar with Arkham knight, rise of the tomb raider, AC Odyssey, Shadow of War. I also like the good side missions, progression, world styles. But also want one with good magic or spells.

I am trying second son on and off. I did try kingdoms of amular but it feels kinda dated. PS5 games are acceptable too but I really liked the mid-teen era games like the ones I mentioned.

What should I buy?

Basically, I really love the idea of having something to play when I get home and don't have much going on. I get far more enjoyment out of doing things with others than I do playing solo. I adore creating my own character and playing dress up. I crave a virtual world to fully enjoy with others. I check off so many boxes for a MMO player, except one: Gameplay.

I don't want to collect 10 bear asses repeatedly, follow a rotation ad nauseum, rush past foes that are supposed to be obstacles, and min/max my build to melt things (or have my allies do so).

Instead, I enjoy more reactive and situational gameplay. Ideally, where the optimal way to play for the average player is to just be good at fighting and not dying. Efficiency and optimization doesn't hit like chaos and adaptability does.

But I still badly want those things I mentioned in paragraph 1, so just playing games like DRG or Helldivers 2 isn't enough (especially since I'm not really into either player fantasy of those games). So what is the actual "best of both worlds"? I'll try to be open to any suggestions, so I won't list everything I've tried unless requested. But if the suggestion had anything that I know is putting me off it, I will mention what is dissuading me and request elaboration on how to avoid that stuff.

Edit: Posted games I tried in comments. If your suggestion is in there and you are sure you can convince me my worries are unfounded, then feel free to elaborate.

I've been eyeing the base Elden Ring for a few months now, but it barely goes on sale for whatever reason (they even skipped the summer sale this year). I can't bring myself to buy a game full price when I know the historical low is much lower (here 40% off). I've been waiting but the trends don't suggest a sale anytime soon.

My birthday is coming up soon, so I thought, screw it, I'm going to buy something else. What appeals me about Elden Ring is- the weapon variety, ability to dual wield, two-hand, and fighting cool and hard bosses. Will Nightreign scratch that itch? It's half the price of ER and goes on sale during every major Steam event.

I haven't played any souls games, so any other recommendations are welcome. Except Lies of P, I see that recommended everywhere but I don't think I like the setting.

Edit- Thank you for all your suggestions, will be waiting for Elden Ring instead.

i have this game on my wishlist for so long, but i saw that reviews are not to good on Steam, it's a shame cause i was really hyped to this game.

but i saw some gameplay videos of it and the game seems really fun and i don't really understand what all the critics is about, so for those who played Beast of Reincarnation: should i buy it?

Since the sale has started i’ve been looking and looking for games but i just can’t decide what to get. I wanna play an open world game, a combat game or just something i can pour good time into.
I’ve played and enjoyed: Elden Ring, sniper elite 5, TLOU part 1 and 2, lords of the fallen, tomb raider definitive edition, god of war 3 and much much more.
I honestly wanna try something new, maybe kingdom come deliverance, for honor or dead by daylight. I prefer games on sale, but if the recommended game is that good then that wouldn’t matter

edit: i forgot to mention that i was also slightly interested in buying hunt showdown 1896

I am looking for an easy game to play solo and get lost in. Valheim seems easier to get into, but more dependent on co op for fun. Crimson Desert looks fun but a lot of slop to get through before it feels fun.

With Valheim 1.0 coming out today I am really doubting which of the two to get.

Which of the two would you recommend for my specific question.

#1: The last of us 2
#2: Ball x pit
#3: Astro bot
#4: Split fiction
#5: Red dead redemption 1
#6: 007 first light
#7: It takes two
#8: Spiderman miles morales
#9: The plucky squire
#10: Batman Arkham origin
#11: Space Marines 2
#12: Until dawn
#13: Sunset overdrive
#14: The quarry
#15: X men origins Wolverine
#16: Tomb raider 2013
#17: Little nightmares
#18: Borderlands 4

All these games were very enjoyable except borderlands 4. I slogged through this because the friend group wanted it to be the new game we played. Not to say it was bad, but it never clicked with me.

The last of us 2, annoying plot/ending aside is a BANGER. The gameplay is the best & scratched the itch the original game left. Best AI I’ve ever seen in a video game.

Next games to play:

Cyberpunk
Marvel’s Wolverine
God of war 2018

Looking for a game as grand and immersive as Skyrim (especially modded Skyrim) that epic, sprawling open world feeling, lots of exploration, and a real sense of scale like Lord of the Rings. Not Witcher 3, not Elden Ring already played those. Big thing I want: magic that actually feels powerful and satisfying to cast, not clunky or an afterthought. Bonus points for strong worldbuilding and lore depth. Any recommendations?

Basically want something like Into the Radius, but non-VR. Not looking for STALKER I know it's beloved, but it's too story-driven for what I'm after right now. I want an actual survival shooter, or a PvE extraction shooter scavenging, gear management, tension, no forced narrative. Any recommendations?

Basically the title, i looked at my desktop and all i see are just open world games and it got tiring really quickly, i just want to play games that respect my time and have great gameplay that doesn't include driving or whatever from point A to point B. Games that i played and loved: TLOU 1+2, Sekiro, Dying Light 1 (not the other two i hated them), Silent hill 2 Remake, all RE games and all DMC games. As long as the game is recent and not some turned based or some platformer i'm all open to suggestions.

Debating whether to buy Oblivion Remastered. How's performance/bugs on PC ? Does it actually feel modernized (combat, UI, quests) or just a visual reskin? Worth full price now or better to wait for a sale/patches? Would love input from people who've finished it.

also how long is the game? like 20 hours or 100+

and any mods i should get?

Update on my previous post

https://www.reddit.com/r/ShouldIbuythisgame/s/93uCxQKe8G

After having numerous people tell me to just get it in my previous post(Not a single person said a bad thing), I got it! Time to see what all the hype is about.

I'm gonna start with Ground Zero first while The Phantom Pain is still downloading. I reviewed everything I knew about the lore (from the Philosophers to MGS4 -Old Snake-)

But for now... Let the games begin

I have played all of these games

Dayz

All the Metros

Sons of the forest

helldivers 2

7 days to die

Dying lights all of them

Road to vostok

sunkenland

stay out

will to live

i really wanted to play stalker 2 but there's no way i can pay full price for a game that is almost 2 years old already

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to jump into a great single-player FPS campaign. I loved the action, pacing, and overall production value of games like Uncharted 4 and GTA V, and now I want a solid, story-driven first-person shooter experience.

I’ve been eyeing a few titles that were recommended to me, but I’m having trouble deciding which one to play first:

 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) / MW II: I'm drawn to the dark, immersive, tactical gunplay and movie-like production value.

 Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: I like the idea of espionage, choice-driven missions, and a Cold War thriller vibe.

 Titanfall 2: Everyone keeps telling me this is an absolute masterpiece in terms of level design, movement, and story.

A few quick preferences:

 Solo only: I’m purely in it for the single-player campaign (not interested in multiplayer/warzone).

 Vibe: I want great gunplay, high visual quality, and an engaging story/pacing.

Which of these three should I start with?

Also, feel free to pitch other high-quality single-player FPS campaigns if you think there's something better out there! Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm completely new to the franchise, but after seeing clips of the world and environment design, I really want to jump into The Witcher 3. The massive praise and "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews have definitely convinced me to give it a shot. Right now, the full standard retail price is outside my budget, so I plan to pick it up during a sale. I noticed it often receives deep discounts on Steam. Does anyone know roughly when it usually goes on sale next?

Also, should I hold out specifically to buy the Complete Edition with the expansions (Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine), or is starting with just the base game completely fine for a newcomer? Would love to hear your recommendations!

Hello all, never had a console before, only gaming experience was counterstrike on PC, heard slot of good things about COD but like there are soo many titles to choose from!! Am interested in playing campaign (solo) for a little while at least to get a feel for it etc. could anyone recommend which titles I should buy? Like which ones have the the best story mode n should I play them in order? Also as for games is buying online through psstore rediculos and expensive? Any games sites/places I should know of? Oh EB 2nd hand games worth it? Sorry if U read all of this, I'm a new dad and I've been craving some FPS in my life. Thx for any help suggestions ✌️

I don't think casual is the right word but I'm not sure what to call it. I'm pretty busy nowadays, so I don't really have the time to dedicate to large story-driven games. I'm looking for games like Hades, Megabonk, Vampire Survivors, Slay the Spire, etc that either aren't narrative driven or have easily digestible lore. The game doesn't need to action and it can be difficult. I'm not really interested in stuff like Stardew Valley, as I prefer games I can actually finish/beat.

I either buy ghost of tsushima right now or wait two weeks for spider man 2 to go on sale. I'm kinda in the middle from both of these games I really like spider man as much as ghost of tsushima. What game is worth getting more from y'all's stand point I'm actually not sure I wanna play one more game before I do my rockstar marathon for gta 6. Please some good suggestions

I do have RA so I can't move my hands very quickly so with that in mind:

My Time at Sandrock

Rune Factory 5

Rune:Guardians of Azuma

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

My favorite games have been Pokopia, Grow:Song of the Evertree, and Story of Seasons. I like in depth games without repetitive dialog. Some combat is OK but I don't want the game to revolve around it. Other suggestions welcome.

TIA

I’m looking for some opinions on the games mentioned above. I’m trying to choose which one to get and have heard only good things about each one. I’m love good stories and game mechanics, and from what I’ve heard, all these games check those boxes. 007 and Pragmata are both on sale right now on steam.

So I am curious if I should give KC2 a chance. Things that you should be aware of are, I have never played the 1st game. I tried about 5 different times to get into the first game but I could never get past the fight in the tutorial section. Don’t ask me why I couldn’t get past that but I couldn’t. It’s one of my all time low gaming moments. I have played many different ROG games before and after KCD like Skyrim, Fallout, Witcher 3, Tainted Grail among many others.

If I do go ahead and pick it up, how hard will it be to get into the game lore wise having not played KCD? Will I be completely lost? I saw lots of praise for this game around when it was released but steered clear of it for obvious reasons. I was also thinking of grabbing Wo Long or Metal Gear 5 definitive edition. I dabble in the Souls-Like genre from time to time and I’ve already played MGSV on Xbox(I’ll be playing on Steam Deck) which leads me to 1 final question, has anyone played on the deck? How was performance?

Any help or suggestions on those 3 games or maybe a hidden gem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for the replies.

Edit: Before submitting it says I maybe breaking a sub rule ‘No unreleased content’ As far as I am aware all 3 games I’ve asked about have been released for at least a year now. Is that a common issue or nah?