What We Played #553 – Eternal Threads, Card Shark & Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Time Stamp: June 3, 2022 7:00 AM

It’s a bank holiday, so that means that it is, of course, raining in the north of England. Still, isn’t that a good excuse for staying inside, eating all the biscuits, and firing up whatever device you play games on?

I’ve been hammering Monster Hunter Rise on PC to bring myself up to the level I need for the upcoming Sunbreak DLC. While I’ve already done everything on the Switch version, I am now utterly spoilt by 120fps and hi-res textures, so I might just stay here. It’s as good as ever. Other than that I’ve been continuing to play Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds in the quieter moments, loved messing with time in Eternal Threads, and had a lot of fun with my son playing Kao the Kangaroo.

I’ve been left to my own devices today so Tef is the first on the What We Played board. He loved Card Shark though he said that it was “quite stressful at times” pulling of the card trick cons. I’m not sure I would want any extra stress, but there you go. He relaxed with a spot of the Splitgate’s second beta season too, which continues to sound like it could be a winner.

Steve played lots of My Time at Sandrock which apparently isn’t a huge departure from its predecessor, Portia. He says, “it’s more streamlined and has a bit more oomph in the combat”. He’s also playing an upcoming Switch game that he can’t name but that is proving to be good family fun. He’s been very busy prior to that though; “This is after all my annual marking challenges – achievements unlocked there!”.

Lost Judgment Combat

The combat is as flashy as ever in Lost Judgment.

Aran has been playing Lost Judgment. He told us, “I’ve had to progress the story a bit so I can progress in the side quests. I’m enjoying it and liking the different activities. Yesterday, I just spent time clearing the batting cage challenges”.

Nick P got his plat on Horizon Forbidden West! He said, “overall, very enjoyable. Not as strong as the first and it leaves it on a nice cliffhanger. I also finally started Cyberpunk 2077 which I’m enjoying so far”.

Gareth played Winter Ember for review, which was sadly disappointing, and a little MGS5. He said, “frankly I forgot how phenomenal MGS5 is as far as being an awesome military sandbox where you manage and outfit a PMC. Just fantastic”.

Nic B played Sunbreak at a preview event, which has stoked the unending fires of jealousy in me. He has also played Pokémon Go. Quite how there are any Pokémon left for him to go find I don’t know.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Lunagaron

Reuben finally, after 7 years (on and off) finished Pokémon Picross on 3DS without spending a penny. He said, “It was … not worth it!” Otherwise, he’s been playing Axiom Verge 2, which is “an excellent game”, and mopping up bits before the end of the current Fortnite season.

Finally, Miguel played some Apex Legends, some Cotton Fantasy, and a sprinkling of Vampire Survivors!

Now then, what are you playing this bank holiday weekend?

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