I've been enjoying Dispatch so far, and the sales numbers seem well deserved. I know a few people waiting for all the episodes to be outbefore they buy it, though (final episode is out Nov 12).

If you liked the telltale games you will like dispatch.

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[–] 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm told this is more of interactive fiction than an actual game, and while replayability is low, I don't tend to replay games so, who cares :)

It looks good and I like the premise, though I still have some superhero fatigue.

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  • [–] [S] 13 points 1 year ago

    It has a little more gameplay than past telltale games with its dispatch sections (a bit of strategy, deciding which heroes go on what calls), but otherwise you are right, it's a fancy choose your own adventure game. They have done some interesting things with superhero tropes so far (e.g., superheroes working out of a corporate call center), but it's a bit early to tell if they'll subvert some of my expectations for the "final boss".

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  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago

    I've enjoyed Telltale games in the past (specifically Tales from the Borderlands and Batman), so I'll likely pick this one up later during a sale.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago

    I'm one of those who are waiting for the final episode to be released before I dive in! Super excited to try it though!

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Invincible but Omniman is autistic

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    I’m watching a friend play it on Twitch right now

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Expedition 33, & Dispatch are phenomenal games

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (4 children)

    Are the "minigames" not too tedious ? I love Telltale games, for the story. I really disliked when they tried to implement too much "active gameplay" like they did with the last season of The Walking Dead (which had more shooting / action sequence), or The Expanse that felts like a walking simulator with barely any story

    Still glad they're making a good comeback

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Half the game is cutscenes in the form of a show, the other half is a rather fun management sim, where you balance your 'heroes' and calls coming in. Keep in mind, the choices you make in the story portion affect the management portion. I made Jack mad, and that led to a really rough shift. I whole heartedly recommend it. Even as is, since each episode takes about an hour.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Thanks, I think I'm gonna take it anyway, but I'll wait for a GOG release (when all episodes are available)

    I don't trust episodic games and DRM, I've seen too many issues of people locked out of their games/episodes

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    It's on my list.

    Right after my current replay through Rogue Trader and putting a couple dents in my pile of shame.

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    [–] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    How to sell a gajillion copies of a game.

    Step 1: Hire Laura Bailey
    Step 2: Profit

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago*

    It's GREAT. Waiting on E5&6.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Why are useful idiots using bluesky?

    Haven't they learned anything about centralization and private platforms?

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