(With a Linux version or at least works good with Proton) Edit: just bought disco Elysium, going to post updates in the comments when I try it tomorrow. It’s on sale until tomorrow in case anyone is going to purchase it.

  • алсааас [she/they]@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    36·
    3 个月前

    def Disco Elysium

    heed this warning though: after Disco, there is no going back; most storytelling might seem subpar or just of low quality afterwards

    it’s also soul crushing, existentialist and doesn’t shy away from critiquing/ridiculing society and what it believes in (from a Marxist pov, though Communism itself isn’t spaired either in the game, with a harsh critique only communists could write), but it’s also one of the most hopeful games I’ve ever played at the same time

    I would rly recommend a blind play through without cheating through quick saves! (aka. save scumming) A lot of decisions in the game succeed based on the probability of your stats accomplishing it. I made the mistake in my first play through and just forced everything I wanted by reloading over and over again -_-

    • themadcodger@kbin.earth
      4·
      3 个月前

      Thanks for the warning. This has been on my wishlist for a while now, and I very likely would have done exactly that.

    • sentientity@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      3 个月前

      I bought this for my switch after watching a playthrough and can’t wait to have time to play it myself. The writing is SO GOOD and so beautiful. Belongs on my bookshelf with all the other books. Just poetry, and all kinds of themes and resonances. Top tier

    • ahal@lemmy.ca
      3·
      3 个月前

      100% this.

      For me I got so immersed in the world and character that it didn’t even occur to me to save scum. This RPG is so good that I actually felt like I was living the story. The only game that ever managed to accomplish that.

    • reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml
      3·
      3 个月前

      I’ve owned this game for years. And I want to love it, but I’ve never been able to make it past the dude hanging in the tree part. Which is basically the very start of the game 😄

    • TunaLobster@lemmy.world
      3·
      3 个月前

      I’ve been staring at python for too long. I read your comment like it was a function

      def Disco_Elysium():
    raise Warning("there is no going back")
    • comfy@lemmy.ml
      31·
      3 个月前

      My blind playthrough was great, despite or even due to mistakes made. Lost once playing sport so badly it destoyed my self-esteem, but also won a miracle 5% perception roll right at the end (although we scared it away). On my first playthrough I intentionally tried to avoid losing and I played conservatively enough for the game to start bullying me over it, which is great design.

      I’m the kind of person who thinks it’s hilarious how fragile the player can be where (esp. because of the class I picked). The cursed chair didn’t get me but it sure made me laugh.

  • Hundun@beehaw.org
    34·
    3 个月前

    Outer Wilds, if you haven’t played already. Obligatory warning to avoid spoilers like your life depends on it, go in completely blind if possible.

      • Pinklink@lemm.ee
        7·
        3 个月前

        Absolutely seconded btw. Cannot express how good this game is. If I could wipe my memory of any one game and play it fresh it would be this

        • Gregor@gregtech.euOP
          6·
          3 个月前

          Okay then, you seem to really love this game. I’ll give it a go! It’s not to expensive on steam either.

            • Gregor@gregtech.euOP
              1·
              3 个月前

              I would prefer to save some money right now, so if you already have it would you be willing to either family sharing thing with me? Please don’t feel obligated to do so, as you would have to give me your account password and the 2fa code. Lmk if you want to do this, message me on Matrix at @gregor:gregtech.eu

              • SorteKanin@feddit.dk
                2·
                3 个月前

                I’d rather not do that :)

                But you can see on SteamDB that it regularly goes on a -40% sale. I’d suggest you just put it on your wishlist and wait to get the email from Steam that it’s on sale 🙂. It hasn’t had a sale for a while now so probably won’t take long.

          • ober@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            2·
            3 个月前

            This game impressed me so much by the time I finished it that it immediately became my all time favorite.

    • krash@lemmy.ml
      1·
      3 个月前

      I couldn’t get into it for the life of me, despite several attempts. I am happy for those who enjoyed it - seems like a chill game.

    • Gregor@gregtech.euOP
      15·
      3 个月前

      They are more than just playable. They have native versions, because Valve wants to push gaming on Linux. Both are awesome games! I have already played them.

      • NutWrench@lemmy.ml
        2·
        3 个月前

        I also think the smartest thing Valve ever did was add Proton to their Linux platform. They are going to capture about 90% of gamers migrating from Windows to Linux. It’s a lot easier for gamers to use a pre-configured platform than fiddle with Wine settings for each game.

    • Howdy@lemmy.zipEnglish
      6·
      3 个月前

      Can second bd:3, I’m just in the second act and it’s been fantastic.

  • NutWrench@lemmy.ml
    18·
    3 个月前

    Witcher 3 has an amazing story and 2 DLCs that feel like entire games themselves. Runs great for me under Linux Mint (Steam / Proton).

  • merthyr1831@lemmy.mlEnglish
    17·
    3 个月前

    Disco Elysium hands-down. Has a brilliant story with a bunch of branches, it’s a great way to kill 20+ hours.

    A shorter experience but one still pretty fun is Thank Goodness You’re Here which is a comedy with brilliant voice acting and setting. 2.5hrs ish.

  • Howdy@lemmy.zip
    16·
    3 个月前

    Firewatch, cloudpunk and Cyberpunk 2077 are some I’ve played recently where I was really immersed.

    • Gregor@gregtech.euOP
      4·
      3 个月前

      I have already played Firewatch, it was very awesome indeed. I’ll take a look at the other games you mentioned too.

      • shrodes@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        3 个月前

        If you enjoyed Firewatch you’d probably like

        • Gone Home (somewhat the OG of this style of game)
        • The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
        • What Remains of Edith Finch
  • bp99@lemmy.bp99.euEnglish
    13·
    3 个月前

    If you don’t mind horror, I would definitely recommend SOMA. It’s also one of those games where it’s best to go in blind. If you are interested, do yourself a favour and do not look at any spoilers before playing.

    Lots to think about.

  • Concetta@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    12·
    3 个月前

    Since nobody else has said it, Titanfall2. Not a long story, but it’s an absolutely fantastic 6 or 7 hours. Usually it’s like 5 bucks during a sale.

    • lud@lemm.ee
      2·
      3 个月前

      Titanfall 2 is really great.

      The gameplay is also very varied and each level has a new fun gimmick and it never overstays its welcome.

  • shrodes@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    3 个月前

    • Disco Elysium

    • Citizen Sleeper

    • 1000xRESIST

    Japanese and somewhat fan servicey at times but also recommended:

    • Nier: Automata

    • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

  • therealjcdenton@lemmy.zipEnglish
    11·
    3 个月前

    Nier Automata. Fair warning you won’t feel happy after finishing it, but it’s something everyone should experience