It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these, but I’m bringing back Patriot’s Playing, my little corner of Titanquisitor where I ramble about whatever games I’m currently spending my time with. Nothing fancy, no lengthy reviews, just some thoughts about what I’ve been playing, what I’ve been enjoying, and probably a little complaining along the way.
And what better way to bring the column back than with one of my favorite games of all time, Titan Quest.
I’m playing the PS4 version on my PS5, and yes, I’m well aware that the PC version is far superior. I said as much in my review earlier this year. The PC version has more content, better support, and a number of advantages over the console release. But I like playing Titan Quest on PlayStation. I enjoy kicking back with a controller and spending a few hours slaughtering satyrs, collecting loot, and wandering through ancient Greece. So that’s what I’m going to do.
Titan Quest has become something of a comfort game for me. It seems like every time I spend a few weeks playing a new season of Diablo IV or a new league in Path of Exile 2, I eventually find myself thinking about Titan Quest. Both of those games can be a lot of fun, and I certainly don’t regret the time I’ve spent with them. But somewhere along the way, usually after I’ve had my fill of whatever seasonal activities I’m doing, the same thought inevitably creeps into my head.
You know, I’d rather be playing Titan Quest.
And so, here we are again.
This time around, I’m doing something a little different. I’ve started a new character named Gaius, who is going to be a Seidr Worker, combining the Rune and Dream masteries. I’ve never played a Seidr Worker before, so this should be interesting. I’m also not following somebody else’s build guide. I’m going to experiment, make my own decisions, and see how things turn out. Will I make some questionable choices along the way? Almost certainly. But that’s part of the fun.
I’m building him around throwing weapons, and so far I’m really enjoying it. Granted, that’s mostly because of the Rune mastery at this point. Dream hasn’t had much of an opportunity to contribute yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing how the two work together as Gaius develops.
I’m also going to be doing a little companion series called The Chronicles of Gaius, which will serve as a game log for this playthrough. Nothing overly complicated. Just occasional updates on his progress, current build, interesting loot drops, and whatever else happens during the adventure. I think it’ll be fun to look back on as the character progresses, especially since I’m figuring out the build as I go.
As for Patriot’s Playing, the plan is to keep things pretty casual. Some weeks I might be playing one game, other weeks two or three. And there may be weeks when I don’t have much of anything to say. I’m not going to turn this into another obligation or give myself a deadline to meet. The whole point is to have fun talking about games.
And right now, I’m having fun playing Titan Quest.
Again.
Some things never change.
