Senaste recensioner av Scarcey

TLDR: The games are at the fixed state they should have been at launch, the player count loss at this point is beyond repair, in part due to a terrible dedicated server viewer which locks you from joining worldwide lobbies without using a VPN.

Bundle two of the best games ever with all console features and extras, put through a complete 4K overhaul via AI upscaling. The results look fantastic, but poor online management, the prime and sole new feature in this release, has been done very poorly considering the height the Star Wars IP is at and the expectations of quality with that.

Its always fascinating how modern Aspyr can ruin a 20 plus year old game and call it a "remaster". They have added pretty great 4k upscaling to the visuals, with improved lighting, and xbox dlc as extra content, acceptable without these launch issues possibly.

It looks lovely and plays well. The servers are down as of 3/16/24 barely days after the first update. Each region has 3 64 player dedicated servers on launch.

EDIT: This has been fixed.
Three player hosted in each. Today i can't even load servers 3/16/2024 After the first update. Its laughable.
When i host a dedicated server, i can't spawn in it. The live spawn point map just floats and bounces off of screen corners like a 2004 DVD player.

Its almost like the hundreds of thousands that quickly bought the same two games they've played thousands of hours of for decades actually expected the developers to hold onto their promise of proper functioning online game play most have never experienced in these titles.

Playing in high resolution everything looks sharp. The short and few sweet moments online ive had have been alot of fun. There is no voice chat as of 3/16/24.
The iconic loading screen sounds have been butchered, it sounds slowed down and half drunk somehow additionally. Audio issues in general random moments where random sound effects will bass boost and kill your eardrums

When its working it is truly still plenty of fun, holding up to the original experience with "fair" porting done (although questionably at times).
It holds this empty feeling online without voice chat, maybe to keep it to a low rating across all platforms. Aspyr have also cut corners and simple settings by not including online galactic conquest, extra content of any kind, they have literally removed features such as inverted controls which is baffling.

Aspyr is close to my heart, however - there has been several moments recently where they have dropped the ball hard so much, it makes me doubt how much they will commit to this release.
Will you lot ever fix the Sims ports i paid for but can't play at all because you wont patch them for silicon? Kotor remaster with cut dlc? You need to seriously go out for drinks with Nightdive developers and porters and learn something from them.

Either wait for patches or hike the fifty odd premium and have some fun when it lets you. Have 50 plus gigs of storage for these intensive titles as well. This not like the simulations (yet).

Edit: Please let us build on occupied islands. I would rather fend off the re-spawning npcs for loot than get stranded and starve mid return from sea after hours of exploring.

This is what dreams are made of.
I have been dreaming of a Waterworld Film inspired game for decades now, and if you have been too this is the closest we have to it. This title has so much potential!

Loving it so far. Rust on water with enemy NPCs.
Very rough as it is in Alpha, but the game loop and construction mechanics work great so far.

Plenty of interesting clothing choices that benefit your survival chances right off the bat which is a nice addition. Day night cycle, good map with plenty of unique places you can locate. Would be cool to see different weather cycles, which could affect how rough the water is. Another idea is fantasy/apocalyptic weathers even such as Tornados, which could target OP players dominating servers, Acid Rain showers, which could melt wood and rust metal, etc.

Build boats, drive a Jet-Ski, kill mutants and survivors armed with spears, axes, crossbows, and various guns. Dive underwater to loot all your building materials, furniture and vanity items which you can place on your player built homes and rafts, or scouted locations on your map. Islands have trees to cut down, all well implemented and functions properly.

It would be cool to see a boat building method similar to Garry's Mods sandbox mechanics (The game mode Naval Play/Warfare and Sledbuild comes to mind). More fish is the other biggest lacking thing at the moment. Making the sea feel more populated and dangerous is a a big plus. With this could come some better fishing mechanics such as minigames similar to Dredge.

Any form of XP shown and earned towards combat, fishing, swimming, would bring other audiances in too (Runescape leveling and Animal Crossing communities with this game would be next level). Another idea could be fetch quests for the traders to encourage returning to existing places.

While the current music is fair, the sound design is lacking. Looping sounds and effects reminiscent of old Source games. Offer people voice roles to make the NPC raids more effective. They succeed in creating panic for sure, but something like 3 goons on Jet-Skis screaming obscenities would be more memorable.

This base foundation of this game for the price is well worth it. Support small developers, could be the next Rust. However, the potential lies in properly implemented multiplayer which at this point we have on average 3 player max servers between dozens of peer to peer players. I understand the server costs but even half a dozen global 64 player servers with a queue would be perfect.

If you liked Naval Warfare, the Waterworld Fallout 3 mod, Rust, farming simulators, survival games, Waterworld, Subnautica... this is something to support. This game is a massive task and i applaud the game we've got so far. Support small developers, support the potential this has. I love it so far.

Impressive 4X style RTS with the world of Dune as the foundation. Plays well, looks great. Sound design is great. Real love is felt here from the developers.
I just wish it was more like an older traditional RTS in the style of Ensemble's titles, so if you are like me and struggle with 4X games maybe pass on this.

Spooky fishing 10/10

Shoot a nuke down a bug hole, you got a lot of dead bugs.

EDIT 1/24/2024: This game is pretty much dead due to lack of content (guns in particular) and awful optimisation. Game runs like crap on any system regardless of power. A real shame, i hope the devs can drive the players back somehow.

Seriously good city builder with great replay value. Visuals and music provide a very cozy experience, gameplay feels balanced. Very solid!

Very standard city building with vague instructions and basic gameplay, feels like a mobile game at times... There is no real character to it, very bland and uncharacteristic. It's no older Molyneux title.
$44 AUD is a bit much if you want to try it, wait for a sale, the fact that the DLC which includes an interesting setting is also available bringing it up to $50 for the whole package brings your value for money into question. Just buy Rimworld or something similar.

I love this game. It is so bad

Really good hybrid of Tower Defence and Deck building. Great replay value, reminiscent of Slay The Spire and Gemcraft with tower combining.

The constant updates including new content and quality of life improvements from the developers is great to see, as well as the soundtrack being crazy good.

Honestly the best tower defence and card game i've played in years. Highly recommend for TD and Card fans 10/10 IGN

Obsidians first Fallout New Vegas.