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[yuuago]

I'm normally not very into games, but for the last few days I've been playing around with Valiant Hearts. It's a computer game set during the First World War; the format is somewhere between "puzzle game" and "visual novel", which is perfect for me. Anyway, I've been really enjoying it. :D

It was originally made for kids, and there are some parts where it hits you over the head with education - there are pop ups at the start of every level with historical facts - but I don't find that too bothersome; it isn't that intrusive. And the gameplay is not difficult, which is great for me because I suck at games, even ones that are more like visual novels. (Guess who had to use a walkthrough for certain parts of Ace Attorney? Yeah...) Though I must admit, there were some parts where my face was pretty much D: because it was so - well, violent and sad. But that's to be expected of a WWI game, really.

I'm not that far into it yet - my free time is really limited, so I've only been able to fiddle with it for a couple of hours - but so far I really like the story, and I'm so glad that I finally took the time to look into it. I heard someone mention it a while ago, but just didn't feel like I could spare a moment for games.

... There is one disappointing thing, though - my main laptop is too old to run it. Well, not exactly; it isn't a hunk of junk or anything. Still had some time left. It's the graphics card that's the problem; it just can't do it. So I have to play it on the little netbook that I use for writing and travel and... p-pfff. The screen is tiny and sometimes it feels like it's having a hard time running it. BUT it's all worth the fiddling around with a second computer in order to play it. I'm happy with it. <3 (So far, but I don't expect it to change)

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[diplopod]

I thought I'd never heard of that game before, but apparently I saw the trailer for it a while ago. I forgot all about it. It does look like a really sad (but interesting!) game... I might look into it myself though, so thanks for reminding me it exists.

Also, I don't think using a walkthrough for Ace Attorney necessarily means you're bad at games! I had to use one at some points too. I swear some of the evidence you need to pull during the court sessions has no logic behind it at all.

[yuuago]

So far it's a combination of sad and awesome. Some :D mixed in with my D:, so to speak. And I am delighted by the dog, I must say. Do let me know if you end up playing it!

Ah, you're probably right. The logic during AA seems a little... not-logical. But I thought it was just me! fff

[icelilly]

I'll have to check it out! I've been itching to play some new games. :D Though I'll to check to see if it will on my XP. It's almost 10 years old so it could be tricky. It struggles a bit just playing Sims 3!

Using walk-throughs is part of the gaming experience! I use them from time-to-time, though I admit I don't really game all that much. I just play Pokemon and Sims 3. I do have some of the Mario games but I'm not that great at them. OTL

[yuuago]

Oh man. On a computer that old, I don't know... Since it isn't freeware, definitely check the requirements carefully, I wouldn't want ya' to be out fifteen bucks and unable to run it. BUT if you do manage to get it going, I think you'll like it; it'd probably be really relevant to your interests. (So I'll... try not to spoil you by livetweeting, heh)

As far as games go, I don't do much of it because it's a huge time-sink and I'm always feeling like I could use that time in other (more productive?) ways. But I must admit I do like it now and then. I'm mostly into Legend of Zelda stuff and - yeah, Pokemon. Though I haven't finished X yet; I really should one of these days.