What Are You Playing? May 18th, 2017

I wish I could say that there's a lot coming out this week, but unless you like re-releases (i.e. Thumper) on the Nintendo Switch or playing Fire Emblem on 3DS, then things aren't all too exciting.

In anticipation of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood's launch, I'm busy running through some of the later Heavensward story missions. Without completing them I won't be able to review Stormblood, which would be a problem. That's right. Unless you have completed every main story mission in Heavensward, you can't even progress into the next expansion. Sound familiar? Well, this was the same case for Heavensward, resulting in many upset players.

Nonetheless, I enjoy Final Fantasy XIV. It's pretty, has plenty of attractive content, and takes fan service seriously. If only the gameplay wasn't so slow-paced…

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Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
Star Citizen is an upcoming space trading and combat simulator video game for Microsoft Windows. Star Citizen will consist of two main components: first person space combat and trading in a massively multiplayer persistent universe and customizable private servers (known as Star Citizen), and a branching single-player game (known as Squadron 42). The game will also feature VR support.
Atlas is an action-rpg with rogue-like elements where you use your ability to control the ground to fight the enemies and move through procedurally generated worlds.
Damnview: Built From Nothing is a simulation sandbox game about occidental culture and its different social classes. Immerse yourself into a decadent urban sprawl, all while working precarious jobs where you will either be absorbed into the system, or cast out of society’s machine. Damnview: Built From Nothing is a game about despair, the hostility of capitalism, and the need…
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