skulblaka comments on What are some game genres / styles you like that aren't being made anymore, or are being mde but not very often?

What are some game genres / styles you like that aren't being made anymore, or are being mde but not very often? (beehaw.org)

submitted 3 years ago by bermuda@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org

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For me it's first person puzzle games. I can think of maybe a dozen off the top of my head that came out in the last decade. I especially enjoy when they're open world. The ability to just quit a puzzle that's stumped you and go try something else for a little bit is incredibly refreshing.

[–] skulblaka@kbin.social 10 points 3 years ago (5 children)

There's been a huge resurgence of boomer shooters and arena shooters in the last 5 or so years. Off the top of my head I can think of Dusk, Ultrakill, Gunfire Reborn, Nightmare Reaper, Roboquest, Warhammer Boltgun, and new Doom (2016/Eternal), all of which get at least an 8/10 from me. There are many more of various quality.

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[–] SamPond@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 years ago (3 children)

I'm sorry, I should've been more specific: Multiplayer Arena Shooters. I'm a Ultrakill evangelist.

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[–] skulblaka@kbin.social 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Ah, yeah, PvP shooters. Gotcha. Those aren't really my domain, unfortunately, I don't have a ton of recommendations there. Overwatch was pretty good for a while, but wasn't really an arena shooter, and now can't be recommended.

Anybody else remember the game Sauerbraten? Or was that all just a fever dream I was having round 2012?

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[–] SamPond@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 years ago

I would also like some class based hero shooters that aren't Blizzard or Paladins TBH. I enjoy being the healer/support more than getting kills (though shooting stuff is also fun) and Valorant or Apex don't quite scratch that itch

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[–] businessfish@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 years ago

you can actually still find like 4-5 people playing sauer at most times lol, but its only insta ctf. still a great time to load into every now and then if there are enough people on of course

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[–] mudeth@lemmy.ca 1 point 3 years ago

Since you haven't mentioned Ion Fury, I'm going to add it to that list. Not interesting for PC since they wanted PvP but it's a great Build engine shooter.

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