A few of the things that have us hooked this week.
11th October
Hello!
What have you been playing?
Catch up with the older editions of this column in ourWhat We’ve Been Playing archive.
Within minutes, I was winded.
It was like pulling an old journal out from under the bed.
All that came rushing back in moments; I’d forgotten how effortlessly profound Kind Words can be.
Kind Words 2 isn’t actually very different to Kind Words 1 to begin with.
The limitations are of crucial importance to the sanctity and safety of the game.
In lifting them up I was somehow lifting myself up.
It’s amazing to me how powerful these simple things can be.
The first is the Age of Stars ending.
The second ending trophy I need is the basic one.
It’s been absolutely filthy and I love it.
Next up is beating Malenia (again, for the lolz) and then acquiring that platinum trophy.
And then… what?
Am I finally done with Elden Ring?
I don’t often feel the pull of driving games, but something about this one grabbed me.
The idea is really strong, I think: blending survival and crafting with driving.
Oh, and there are zombies.
“Oh sweeee-” Bonk!
At the moment, it all feels very basic.
I only hope the team can polish up its manifestation of the idea to match the inherent potential.
