Tom Oliver

Been working my way through the #AssassinsCreed games trying 100% them (in achievements) in order. A thread of post-completion reviews and spoilers for old games ahead

@cakeswithfaces Yeah, these last few have really slowed it down 😂 but I have other series planned for after 👀

@TheFuzzyMole This is a long-term project! 😅

Been working my way through the #AssassinsCreed games trying 100% them (in achievements) in order. A thread of post-completion reviews and spoilers for old games ahead

AC Odyssey: 100% in 156hrs! A lot less wildlife and things connecting the pockets of action than before but a lot more fantastical which I like. Never hit a clean up grind but the world did feel too big for the gameplay. Pilgrim set + Shadow of Nyx is OP. DLC needs it's own tweet

AC Odyssey DLC: First blade was boring even with the family stuff. Atlantis was better-ish. The high-risk, toggleable, improved abilities upped the skill ceiling and power level 👌. Adding enemies to counter also extends the power ladder and sentinels force methodical tactics.

@rollinghills Thank you for making it, I know how much effort goes into making polished experiences. I'll be watching for your next one :)

@TheFuzzyMole Thanks for playing, Tom!

Rolling Hills - 100% in 15 hours. A cosy-core sushi serving game with in-game dailies. It scratched the itch of measurable progress towards a goal. The end-game mop up is very long and there is a 'story' but the game shines in pacing. The reward loop is excellent. @rollinghills

HUMANITY - 100% in 10 hours. A direct'em'up like Lemmings (1991) but you are a dog. Solid execution, great aesthetic, jazzy synth soundtrack, but slightly floaty controls. Main levels don't get that hard. Excellent level editor with online sharing. Also on VR! 🤨 @HumanityGame

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AC Origins is done. Took 91 hours w/dlc but I loved it. Stealth is still OP and parkour plays less of a role but it's just a fun game. The world and story are actually interesting. I like that it goes a bit nuts in the dlc fighting undead Pharos. Will miss those neket iadets

@Luis_Boyd_Dev Glad you're enjoying it! I hope all the random analogies make some visage of sense XD

got my copy! probably the first Packt book I will end up reading to completion. Only finished reading "Understanding Unreal Engine 5 and its Layers" enjoying it so far!

Absolutely stunned to see these numbers this morning. Thanks to everyone who shared my posts out ordered a copy. Lovely way to start a weekend.

It’s release day!!!! The book @TheFuzzyMole and I wrote is out NOW. I can officially say I am an author. That feels, amazing and weird all at the same time. You can buy online from: Amazon (US): packt.link/8x8uU Amazon (UK): packt.link/grKbT @PacktPublishing

After many months of writing, reviewing, tweaking and checking, the book @TheFuzzyMole and I wrote is finally complete and available for pre-order: Amazon (US): packt.link/8x8uU and Amazon (UK): packt.link/grKbT Releases Jan 7th!!!

This has been a tricky one. The achievements track progress but the last tick seems to need server approval. With servers gone I am left with a few 90%ers that I'll clean up one day in an offline play through. Onto Origins next!

When you run a department meeting and someone turns up dressed as a dinosaur 🤷‍♂️ . Absolutely love the crazy bunch that make up @StaffsGamesDev. Followed this with our department celebration event. - Great NSS scores. - 6 projects shortlisted for @TIGAMovement industry awards. - 9 grads shortlisted for TIGA student awards. - prize winners in Rookies and Games Republic - @wigj ambassadors - @staffsunildn awarded TIGA accreditation This team delivers every single time. So #proudToBeStaffs on our #20yearsOfGames

Hey 👋 I love #Unity but I also know how to #Unreal I'm writing a book on C++ design patterns in Unreal with @Stu3DArt Its not a beginner programming book but if you were good with Unity, I'd think you could get a lot from it. Preorder: amzn.eu/d/j2LuhVB

@GamesJamski Yeah it's all over the shop. Their Comms team don't have the answers and are having to go ask the Dev team plus copy paste responses claiming they have solved piracy so "trust me bro". I fear for the future of Unity

I put together a trailer of some cool Unreal projects our students made last year. Most of the games shown were created in only 6 weeks!