# Video Games You've Played Recently **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [July 25, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546 "2022-07-25T19:45:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 73
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1458 "2026-04-09T01:15:03Z")
> [@CaveMike](#): > > Apparently there are [two Jesus Christ games](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/there-are-two-different-jesus-sims-launching-within-a-week-of-each-other/) that dropped: “[I am Jesus Christ](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1198970/I_Am_Jesus_Christ/)” that you linked to and “[Jesus Simulator](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4391560/Jesus_Simulator/)”. Can Jesus parkour over walls and save people’s souls with kick-ass “finishing moves” in either game? ---
**Author:** ![hogarth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hogarth/32/1773_2.png) [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1459 "2026-04-13T00:46:02Z")
> [@hogarth](#): > > I’m playing Watch Dogs 2 now. I finished Watch Dogs 2 (after taking a break to replay through most of Middle Earth: Shadow of War). I liked it; the RC drones were fun and the hacking minigames had some thought put into them. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1460 "2026-04-13T15:21:21Z")
> [@hogarth](#): > > I liked it; the RC drones were fun and the hacking minigames had some thought put into them. The RC drones and being able to hack cars and people’s personal devices is what made the whole game for me. I loved tricking one faction into attacking another one at a site so they can kill everyone off for me, then afterwards I can casually walk around and loot everything. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1461 "2026-04-13T17:28:45Z")
I just installed Visions of Mana on my Steam Deck. I’ve never touched a “Mana” story or game before. I hope it is fun? ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1462 "2026-04-13T17:52:55Z")
I have played and replayed the Demo version of Windrose. I have almost 50 hours so far. It releases on Early Access tomorrow and I can’t wait. [Windrose Early Access Release Date And Launch Times Confirmed - GameSpot](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/windrose-early-access-release-date-and-launch-times-confirmed/1100-6539327/) Note: 13 years ago I bought The Long Dark in early access and I still play it (I have a long Survival Mode game going that I played just this morning). The final episode of Story Mode released a few weeks ago and I have already finished it. $20 well spent in 2013. Early Access rocks. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1463 "2026-04-13T18:14:40Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I hope it is fun? I am a huge fan of the “Mana” series, going back to Secret of Mana (which itself very strongly resembled the old Final Fantasy Adventures on the Game Boy, which was also an isometric action RPG that had a follower). It seems like a big departure, so I found it a little disappointing, as the gameplay is pretty different. But I really like the storyline and graphics, and the combat is pretty neat. I think it would be more enjoyable for someone coming into the series cold than an old school fan of the series who wants a touch of nostalgia. ---
**Author:** ![Dark\_Sponge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dark_sponge/32/121_2.png) [@Dark\_Sponge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Sponge)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1464 "2026-04-13T19:04:25Z")
Yes, I played and enjoyed Look Outside. A few thoughts: - There are way more playable characters than I (and probably you) initially realized. Some of them awesome and others horrible (you are not forced to take them with you). If you don’t want to look up a guide to find them, try doing crazy stuff and watch what happens. - The endings are very Lovecraftian and you’re almost certainly going to get a bad ending the first time around. Good stuff. - The game is dark and gives you moral choices on several occasions. It very much does not reward you doing the “right-thing.” Again, good stuff, no complaints here. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1465 "2026-04-13T19:12:48Z")
I finished “Look Outside” and got what appears to be a bad ending. I, uh, watched the other endings online. There were a lot of interesting ones. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1466 "2026-04-14T13:52:27Z")
> [@Thumper668](#): > > I have played and replayed the Demo version of Windrose. I have almost 50 hours so far. It releases on Early Access tomorrow and I can’t wait. Wow, thanks! I was really disappointed in the Ubislop Skull and Bones, and this seems like it could fill that niche? We could really use another good pirate game. > [@Thumper668](#): > > 13 years ago I bought The Long Dark in early access 😱 Has it really been 13 years?! I could’ve sworn that came out just a few years ago… god. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1467 "2026-04-14T15:16:10Z")
In honor of Rory McElroy winning his second (back-to-back) Masters, I just reloaded _EA Sports PGA Tour_, the Masters version. I just played 18 at Augusta National against Jack Nicklaus. He won. But he only shot a 75. I shot 78. I haven’t played it in a while so I wasn’t used to all the little intricacies of the short game. I could’ve done better. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1468 "2026-04-14T15:24:55Z")
I received a free copy of **Visions of Mana** from a redditor online. I have never played a “Mana”/“Seiken…” game in my life. Hope it is fun. I set it to easy to make my life simpler. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1469 "2026-04-14T17:42:13Z")
I picked up _PGA Tour 2k25_ a few weeks ago, it was only $17 and change. They try to nickel and dime you for everything, but it scratches the golf itch. From what I understand EA has more officially licensed content, more real golfers and courses, and looks marginally better overall. But I don’t follow golf anyways, so I don’t care that much about real golfers or courses. Anyways I’m enjoying the game; the difficulty is easy to dial in to where I am not a total potato, but can still keep up with the AI players. The broadcast commentary is really annoying, but easily turned off. ---
**Author:** ![Palooka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/palooka/32/2902_2.png) [@Palooka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palooka)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1470 "2026-04-14T19:04:45Z")
> [@Reply](#): > > Wow, thanks! I was really disappointed in the Ubislop Skull and Bones, and this seems like it could fill that niche? We could really use another good pirate game. Supposedly the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is about to release, but for real this time. While Ubisoft, at least it was a good game back in the day. ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1471 "2026-04-14T22:32:37Z")
> [@Reply](#): > > We could really use another good pirate game. It really is phenomenally good. I’m a little bummed that my bases from the demo didn’t get transferred and I basically have to play the demo over again. but there are more building options in the real game (like planting seeds!) ---
**Author:** ![CaveMike](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cavemike/32/16379_2.png) [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1472 "2026-04-15T15:27:57Z")
Thanks for suggesting this @Thumper668 (and for @Reply 's replies that caught my attention). I started Windrose last night and really like it so far. I’m pretty early in – got to level 2 and then went to bed. ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1473 "2026-04-15T23:15:15Z")
Does anyone think we should start a thread for Windrose? I have some decent tips for getting a strong start in the game. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1474 "2026-04-16T00:15:52Z")
I’m waiting for some friends to get back home to start playing it with them, but I’d watch that thread for tips. ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1475 "2026-04-16T00:54:25Z")
Done. I’ll have some time to make a list of starter tips tomorrow morning. My advice is to start playing offline/solo mode to get familiar with the mechanics and strategy. I haven’t really messed with Co-op mode yet, but it would be cool if we can get a couple private servers up and running for Dopers. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1476 "2026-04-16T01:03:05Z")
Cool! I’d join and contribute to a Doper server too. ---
**Author:** ![CaveMike](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cavemike/32/16379_2.png) [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546/1477 "2026-04-16T12:18:56Z")
Yeah that would be cool. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546.md?page=72) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-youve-played-recently/968546.md?page=74)