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ayayrawn
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I'm playing on base Xbox one and it plays completely fine on last gen. Just go ahead and play it. A ps5 will be worth the hassle later down the line.
Bull Shannon
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I’m playing on a ps4 pro and it plays well (are you asking about performance?). I got the physical disc which comes with a ps5 upgrade; not sure if it’s the same for the digital version, or whether save data transfers with the upgrade (if not you have an excuse for a fresh run through!)
dhodo
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Yeah, just wondering about performance, I just have a base (non-slim) PS4. I've heard that it is a free upgrade with digital as well, I'll have to check on save transfer but you're right, fresh run might be good too.
Bull Shannon
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Beat the first boss in Elden Ring last night. Spent all weekend exhausting the first map page, finding caves and encounters. It felt great to finally beat him and move on to the castle, and definitely worth spending time in the first area.
Only thing is, I’ve found like zero gear. Don’t know if I’m looking in the wrong places or if they purposely withhold near the outset so when you start gathering armor and weapons after ten hours it feels like an achievement and not just typical rpg bottomless pockets.
Magic’s still fun and viable, though.
Only thing is, I’ve found like zero gear. Don’t know if I’m looking in the wrong places or if they purposely withhold near the outset so when you start gathering armor and weapons after ten hours it feels like an achievement and not just typical rpg bottomless pockets.
Magic’s still fun and viable, though.
mrjoshuamccormack
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I've got a lot to learn in Elden Ring, as I've not really played any From Software games before. I'm an Astrologer at like level 18-19, and I just get my butt handed to me anytime I try to battle the Tree Sentinel, even when I summon my wolves. Even on my horse, I feel like I just can't get away from him.
I only played for an hour or two this weekend as I have been focusing on HFW, but I'm in the same boat of getting my ass handed to me in every battle. The fighting style is a lot different from either Horizon or FFVII.
I also learned not to listen to the notes, especially when they tell you to try walking off the cliff here.
Oh Hell Yeah. Gen9 has been officially announced and comes out later this year.
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dhodo
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I'm thinking you need to just be higher level. That's about where I am and he seems harder than the other bosses I've fought so far. Haven't tried in a while though.
Fillip J Phry
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I finished my umbrella only run of Death's Door this weekend. The hardest part of that whole run is dealing with the low damage and weaker magic until you get the upgraded fire attack. The DoT from that upgrade makes things much easier. The final boss also gave me some trouble, it seemed like they were more resistant to magic than other enemies, or just had a lot more health. Not too difficult though.
I then started playing Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labrynth. I'm having a great time with this one. I'm not familiar with the media surrounding this, so the story doesn't make much sense, but the gameplay is on point. It's heavily inspired by Symphony of the Night, with some unique mechanics. For starters, you get a bow and magic very early on, and you can swap spells/items on the fly through holding the button and scrolling though a menu wheel. There's a wide range of weapons and bows. No need to go into the pause menu, which is nice. Spells are pretty powerful and have been the deciding factor in a few boss fights. The game also uses a mechanic in which you have an air and fire form, and you can switch between the two on the fly. That part reminds me a bit of Guacamelee, but it has an added element. Each form has a meter, and killing enemies and dealing boss damage fills the meter of the other form. There are 3 levels for each, and increased levels increase damage. Level 3 also adds a slow healing effect, so managing these forms comes into play heavily, especially in boss fights and lengthier combat areas. There are moves and door switches that gate off progress like other Metroidvanias, but each new unlock only requires a small amount of backtracking, usually 1-3 areas at most. The warp areas are placed very well, making backtracking quick work. I think my only real complaint with this game is that the item shops haven't been all too helpful. Most weapons are weaker than what I've found exploring, and the restorative items aren't too effective overall. Other than that, the game has been a blast to play and I highly recommend it if you like this style of game.
I then started playing Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labrynth. I'm having a great time with this one. I'm not familiar with the media surrounding this, so the story doesn't make much sense, but the gameplay is on point. It's heavily inspired by Symphony of the Night, with some unique mechanics. For starters, you get a bow and magic very early on, and you can swap spells/items on the fly through holding the button and scrolling though a menu wheel. There's a wide range of weapons and bows. No need to go into the pause menu, which is nice. Spells are pretty powerful and have been the deciding factor in a few boss fights. The game also uses a mechanic in which you have an air and fire form, and you can switch between the two on the fly. That part reminds me a bit of Guacamelee, but it has an added element. Each form has a meter, and killing enemies and dealing boss damage fills the meter of the other form. There are 3 levels for each, and increased levels increase damage. Level 3 also adds a slow healing effect, so managing these forms comes into play heavily, especially in boss fights and lengthier combat areas. There are moves and door switches that gate off progress like other Metroidvanias, but each new unlock only requires a small amount of backtracking, usually 1-3 areas at most. The warp areas are placed very well, making backtracking quick work. I think my only real complaint with this game is that the item shops haven't been all too helpful. Most weapons are weaker than what I've found exploring, and the restorative items aren't too effective overall. Other than that, the game has been a blast to play and I highly recommend it if you like this style of game.
mrjoshuamccormack
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I leveled up a bit more, got some better equipment and am trying to watch his attack patterns. Funny thing is that I got so into the battle that I stood up for part of it, then went to sit back down and completely missed the couch. Ouch.
LeeVing
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I bought Elden Ring this morning...and then called in sick tonight, so I'm off till Sunday.
I haven't started the game and have really no idea of what I'm in for.
If I don't like it, at least I have some end game stuff I can do in Dying Light 2
UGH. That's a bad PC port. I may have to wait a while for it to be patched.
I haven't started the game and have really no idea of what I'm in for.
If I don't like it, at least I have some end game stuff I can do in Dying Light 2
UGH. That's a bad PC port. I may have to wait a while for it to be patched.
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Quite the scare, lost my runes.
The only thing that drives me crazy about the Horizon video games is it's possible to get stuck in the geometry of the world. If you have a fast travel and aren't underground you can use one as an escape, if not, well, your loading the game from your last save point.
I just got stuck for the second time in HFB. I'm at the well pump trying to climb to follow the pipe. I did a back jump trying to grab a point on the other side of the room and bounced of a stalactite and got stock on a piece of metal on the wall. No matter what I try, Aloy is stuck.
I just got stuck for the second time in HFB. I'm at the well pump trying to climb to follow the pipe. I did a back jump trying to grab a point on the other side of the room and bounced of a stalactite and got stock on a piece of metal on the wall. No matter what I try, Aloy is stuck.
Agreed. I’m playing on my ps4 and the ledge over a cylinder inside the cauldron loaded after Aloy did so she fell and got stuck inside the cylinder. I had just finished the boss and had a fast travel pack but I was swearing for a few seconds until I realized. I didn’t want to have to do all that work again.
The game has been sluggish at times and I’ve had to reboot it. Can’t wait to get my PS5 back this weekend.
Fleetwood-Matt
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Which starter are you feeling? That fire croc is such a goof ball and I love him
mrjoshuamccormack
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Re: Elden Ring.
So, after about 40-50 tries, much standing up/sitting down while playing, grunting/yelling at the screen in voice not entirely my own, I finally beat the f*cking Tree Sentinel. Found a portal to an area where I could pretty much farm runes to level up, beat him with like level 33. Consider me hooked on the game.
Also, I found that remapping the sneak/crouch button temporarily enabled me to avoid constantly jumping off my horse during tense moments of the battle.
So, after about 40-50 tries, much standing up/sitting down while playing, grunting/yelling at the screen in voice not entirely my own, I finally beat the f*cking Tree Sentinel. Found a portal to an area where I could pretty much farm runes to level up, beat him with like level 33. Consider me hooked on the game.
Also, I found that remapping the sneak/crouch button temporarily enabled me to avoid constantly jumping off my horse during tense moments of the battle.
debianlinux
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I just beat the False Knight in Hollow Knight. I can tell this one is gonna drag on for at least a year.
EvanBenner
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