(With a Linux version or at least works good with Proton) Edit: just bought disco Elysium, going to post updates in the comments when I try it tomorrow. It’s on sale until tomorrow in case anyone is going to purchase it.
def Disco Elysium
heed this warning though: after Disco, there is no going back; most storytelling might seem subpar or just of low quality afterwards
it’s also soul crushing, existentialist and doesn’t shy away from critiquing/ridiculing society and what it believes in (from a Marxist pov, though Communism itself isn’t spaired either in the game, with a harsh critique only communists could write), but it’s also one of the most hopeful games I’ve ever played at the same time
I would rly recommend a blind play through without cheating through quick saves! (aka. save scumming) A lot of decisions in the game succeed based on the probability of your stats accomplishing it. I made the mistake in my first play through and just forced everything I wanted by reloading over and over again -_-
Thanks for the warning. This has been on my wishlist for a while now, and I very likely would have done exactly that.
I bought this for my switch after watching a playthrough and can’t wait to have time to play it myself. The writing is SO GOOD and so beautiful. Belongs on my bookshelf with all the other books. Just poetry, and all kinds of themes and resonances. Top tier
The only things I save scummed were getting Kim to dance and trying to open that bunker door. No regrets.
understandable, have a nice day
I’ve owned this game for years. And I want to love it, but I’ve never been able to make it past the dude hanging in the tree part. Which is basically the very start of the game 😄
just FYI: you can finish the game without ever as much as looking at the body, there even is an achievement for it!
I couldn’t get into it
100% this.
For me I got so immersed in the world and character that it didn’t even occur to me to save scum. This RPG is so good that I actually felt like I was living the story. The only game that ever managed to accomplish that.
I’ve been staring at python for too long. I read your comment like it was a function
def Disco_Elysium(): raise Warning("there is no going back")this kinda made my morning. Thx ^w^
Just bought it, going to give it a try tomorrow.
Hope you did it on Steam. 75% off so $10
I buy all my games on Steam. It’s simply the best, and they support Linux and develop Proton.
Sad story about buying this one, though: https://youtu.be/k7Xu4GvpN9U
Yea, I heard. I tried to pirate it and run it from steam as a non-Steam game, but it didn’t work ):
uuu you are in for an adventure with so much replayability
and as some other comment said: even “failed” checks lead to interesting outcomes
I’m especially interested in the fact that the game is from a Marxist perspective.
My blind playthrough was great, despite or even due to mistakes made. Lost once playing sport so badly it destoyed my self-esteem, but also won a miracle 5% perception roll right at the end (although we scared it away). On my first playthrough I intentionally tried to avoid losing and I played conservatively enough for the game to start bullying me over it, which is great design.
I’m the kind of person who thinks it’s hilarious how fragile the player can be where (esp. because of the class I picked). The cursed chair didn’t get me but it sure made me laugh.
Outer Wilds, if you haven’t played already. Obligatory warning to avoid spoilers like your life depends on it, go in completely blind if possible.
I shall read nothing about it
Absolutely seconded btw. Cannot express how good this game is. If I could wipe my memory of any one game and play it fresh it would be this
Okay then, you seem to really love this game. I’ll give it a go! It’s not to expensive on steam either.
Enjoy it! I still can’t get over how good it is. Don’t even read the Steam description!
I would prefer to save some money right now, so if you already have it would you be willing to either family sharing thing with me? Please don’t feel obligated to do so, as you would have to give me your account password and the 2fa code. Lmk if you want to do this, message me on Matrix at @gregor:gregtech.eu
I’d rather not do that :)
But you can see on SteamDB that it regularly goes on a -40% sale. I’d suggest you just put it on your wishlist and wait to get the email from Steam that it’s on sale 🙂. It hasn’t had a sale for a while now so probably won’t take long.
Understandable, I’ll wait for a sale
This game impressed me so much by the time I finished it that it immediately became my all time favorite.
I couldn’t get into it for the life of me, despite several attempts. I am happy for those who enjoyed it - seems like a chill game.
Pretty sure Portal and Portal 2 are playable in Linux.
They are more than just playable. They have native versions, because Valve wants to push gaming on Linux. Both are awesome games! I have already played them.
I also think the smartest thing Valve ever did was add Proton to their Linux platform. They are going to capture about 90% of gamers migrating from Windows to Linux. It’s a lot easier for gamers to use a pre-configured platform than fiddle with Wine settings for each game.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a recent one.
Can second bd:3, I’m just in the second act and it’s been fantastic.
Witcher 3 has an amazing story and 2 DLCs that feel like entire games themselves. Runs great for me under Linux Mint (Steam / Proton).
Disco Elysium hands-down. Has a brilliant story with a bunch of branches, it’s a great way to kill 20+ hours.
A shorter experience but one still pretty fun is Thank Goodness You’re Here which is a comedy with brilliant voice acting and setting. 2.5hrs ish.
I love the fact that even “failed” skill checks lead to interesting stories, and how having some skills “too high” starts leading down dark alleyways too.
My fiance and I both played it, and wound up with radically different stories.
I died in that game from reading a book that was too sad lol
My first death was from an uncomfortable chair.
Thank Goodness You’re Here
Just by the name and you mentioning it’s a comedy, I suspect it’s a nod to the TV show Thank God You’re Here (or more likely the British version), where performers such as comedians enter a surprise setting and must improvise.
Horizon Zero Dawn. I played it to completion via proton, ran great.
Came here to say this. Fantastic storyline, and runs great on Linux.
Firewatch, cloudpunk and Cyberpunk 2077 are some I’ve played recently where I was really immersed.
I have already played Firewatch, it was very awesome indeed. I’ll take a look at the other games you mentioned too.
If you enjoyed Firewatch you’d probably like
- Gone Home (somewhat the OG of this style of game)
- The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
- What Remains of Edith Finch
The original BioShock is a masterpiece
If you don’t mind horror, I would definitely recommend SOMA. It’s also one of those games where it’s best to go in blind. If you are interested, do yourself a favour and do not look at any spoilers before playing.
Lots to think about.
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Disco Elysium
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Citizen Sleeper
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1000xRESIST
Japanese and somewhat fan servicey at times but also recommended:
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Nier: Automata
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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
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Since nobody else has said it, Titanfall2. Not a long story, but it’s an absolutely fantastic 6 or 7 hours. Usually it’s like 5 bucks during a sale.
Titanfall 2 is really great.
The gameplay is also very varied and each level has a new fun gimmick and it never overstays its welcome.
Borderlands 2 is great! Should work with Proton.
Naming Borderlands 2 when asking for great story is bold though.
Story itself is maybe B tier, but the characters are excellent. Handsome Jack’s lines never get old.
It works fine.
Nier Automata. Fair warning you won’t feel happy after finishing it, but it’s something everyone should experience
Oh yes, I have played this. Also Scarlet Hollow, by the same studio, is truly awesome and if you liked Slay the Princess you’ll love Scarlet Hollow.
I beat that game in like 15 minutes 😎
This looks good but I’m really not into horror at all - how much horror would you say this is?
I hate slay the.princess actually, I found it to be a really bad game and a mediocre story
