Let's not forget Osmos, people; The game of microecology, projectile physics and orbital dynamics that is marginally less frustrating than that sounds.
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Wow, they added Atom Zombie Smasher too!
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Shit. I'm going to be quite busy over the next few months. VVVVVV has really made me get my platformer chops back together, so I'm going to see if that'll help me with Rayman.
Steel Storm is a fucking cool game. I hope there are some servers around locally, because it has huge online potential. Lots of pew pew action. Osmos is exactly what MM said it is. It's pretty tough if you're impatient. I'm starting to realise that if I'm not certain it's worth trying to fit between those 2 larger gaseous masses then it's probably a really bad idea to try. The orbit-y levels are really cool. That game about Titans is a nice, simple game until you get to the daunting tech screen. There are so many buildings and technologies to research. I think I fucked up by researching too many economy ones and not enough shooty ones. I'm also moving my Braid star-get attempt to the computer because it's easier. |
I bought this yesterday. And now have added them to the very long pile of unplayed games on my computer. :D
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At least try out Machinarium and VVVVVV! They're great.
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I already owned Machinarium (but haven't played) and VVVVVV was top of the list, as I briefly enjoyed the demo. I didn't say I wasn't going to play the games; just that I didn't know when I'd play them.
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Ah, cool.
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I am now officially in love with Braid.
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I'm flying through it because I remember all of the puzzles, however the secret star in world 3 where you have to guide the goomba-things through plants and then jump on them is still as much of a cunt to get as ever.
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-sigh- I wish someone could gift me a copy of #3
I could probably gift a game or two back in about 2 days |
Why can't you buy it yourself?
And what games? They'd have to be good if you're only give one or two in exchange for seven or twelve. |
Because I'm currently broke. I don't get paid for a few more days, and I've been wanting to play them for a while now -impatient-
I spose I could gift back a few 5 dollar games? Since the average price is $5 for THIB 3? |
Seeing as this is effectively a charity drive, I think asking people to buy them for you is more than a little stupid.
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If you're broke just pay a smaller amount.
e: Oh wait I never realised there was a minimum donation to get the #2 games too. Disregard this. |
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People are fucking sad.
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The 'combat' levels are my favourites, where you're trying to absorb a competitor. Also the ones with lots of small, absorbable attractors. And the ones that you described where you're crammed inbetween giants like bubble wrap. There are a few tricks that make everything a lot easier, like understanding that slowing your orbit makes it shrink, and the concept of 'leeching': 1. Shoot mass at mote larger than you 2. Mote is slowly pushed away 3. Mote gently collides with an even bigger mote, preferably quite close to its own size 4. Larger mote begins to absorb mass from the smaller one, the slower the better 5. Scurry in, wait until shrinking mote is just under your own size and absorb it |
Yeah. That level fucking stumped me until I figured that out. The lifeform levels are fucking hard, too. Especially the ones full of the buggers. They are also my favourite levels because it's so fun to watch everything hunt each-other and grow.
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Osmos wins the award for Game That Remains Most Fun To Play After You've Died.
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I have Osmos for the iPod, it controls really well.
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A new 'bundle' is up now. Only comes with Frozen Synapse unless you pay over 5$, then you also get the Frozenbyte bundle.
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