Recent content by Pifanjr

It doesn't even have to be a shooter. It's a first person action game that relies on players using the rules of simulated systems to solve their problems instead of only/mostly relying on specific scripted interactions. But I feel like we've gotten slightly off topic. Maybe one of the mods can...

I reached the next tier of magic chickens in the StoneBlock 4 Minecraft mod and immediately started work on the tier after that. I'm not entirely sure why I've decided that making the ultimate magic chicken was my main goal, but it's turning out to be a great way to sample a bunch of other mods...

Neither have I, but it does feel like a lot of games labelled as "immersive sim" are just games that are similar to Deus Ex and System Shock. Whereas the definition given in that article makes me think more of Dwarf Fortress or even finding unintended solutions in The Incredible Machine.

Relevant article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/nobody-can-agree-what-an-immersive-sim-is-but-og-fallout-lead-tim-cain-has-his-own-definition-the-very-elements-that-make-something-an-immsim-are-the-ones-that-i-also-think-make-good-rpgs/

I haven't played any of the games and don't have particularly strong opinions on the list. KC:D2 winning makes sense considering PCGamer staff is generally really fond of RPGs. Apparently Abiotic Factor is listed as an immersive sim as well, it could've gotten two awards! Other than that it's...

Yes, it's for Minecraft Java, but I'm pretty sure that's included in the regular Minecraft launcher on PC. One of the things I really like about this modpack is that it's probably the best documented modpack I've played. Oftentimes when playing a modpack I'm spending as much time on a wiki as I...

I actually had a moment earlier where I doubted whether I put the name in my post or not. It's StoneBlock 4, with the name referring to the fact that most of the world consists of stone blocks, with just a couple of small areas with pre-made structures. I'm currently stuck trying to unlock the...

I recognised 2 on a quick scroll through and guessed 1 on general feel of the screenshot. I might be able to guess a couple more if I tried, but none of the other ones were familiar.

While I liked Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, it didn't really grab me and I wanted something I could really lose myself in, but nothing in my library seemed to fit my mood. Finally I decided to check out a Minecraft mod I saw being recommended and instantly became obsessed. It has a frankly...

Will this be the sale I buy Sniper Elite 4? https://store.steampowered.com/app/312660/Sniper_Elite_4/ The competition is strong, as I've been wanting to play the Subnautica sequel ever since I finished the first game. https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/Subnautica_Below_Zero/ There's...

I think your perception of time can get skewed pretty easily when you're playing new games versus when you're replaying something. In a new game, 3 hours can feel like a long session, while in a game you're familiar with it can feel like you haven't even really started yet.

Imagine getting your ass handed to you by a guy named Burplesmirk.

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/arc-raiders-interview-embark-talks-behavior-based-matchmaking-map-updates-and-playing-nice-with-strangers/ It does seem to be a factor, but it's unclear how big of a factor it is.

I do enjoy the sense of progress and actually running the store, but I'm not sure my kid does. She has been doing a pretty good job at keeping inventory, but she also spends a lot of time hitting people with a broom and trying to get me to play pretend. She really loves making up scenarios in...

https://s.team/y25/cwtrtbq?l=english That's a ridiculous number of achievements, especially considering I never pay attention to them. I like the contrast between your most played game being a relaxing idle game and the next two games being competitive FPS games. That's quite a number of...