It's also mostly told very loosely through short audio logs and item descriptions, some of which are really really good. I would play an entire game based on the 4 sentence lore of the Hollowseeker gun.Story was interesting, but VERY ambiguous at the end. One of those stories where no one can really agree on what really happened.
The first time I beat the game, I went from Biome 2 all the way to the end in one shot. Had to stay up way later than I wanted to, because I didn't know the game resets you after the 3rd biome. Really wished for a save state that time, for sureMaybe I'm alone or just exceptionally lucky, but I never really cared about losing a run because I can count on one hand the number of runs I had where I didn't feel like I had a great setup. Seriously, like every run by the end of the first biome I always felt like I got great RNG and that I am in good shape. And at that point who cares if you lose a run because you know the next one would be just as good.
Ha, that's pretty awesome.I’ve just received the greatest of honours for my photos:
Yep, lots of clues in the logs and item descriptions. I've seen several theories, and any number of them could be true. The devs specifically said they didn't want to answer all the questions in the game though. Gotta admit that I would prefer a more definitive ending, but it was still fun to ponderIt's also mostly told very loosely through short audio logs and item descriptions, some of which are really really good. I would play an entire game based on the 4 sentence lore of the Hollowseeker gun.
You’ve played Dread? Comes just after Returnal on my list.Yes, nothing I've played this year comes close at all.
I’ve just received the greatest of honours for my photos:
Oh they are very down to earth and personalable, ive gotten two DM's from them on seperate instances in response to something i wrote. Great personalable dev team or at least who runs the account is very good.I’ve just received the greatest of honours for my photos:
I'm torn because my dock broke, and I don't like playing games with intense movements with the joycons.You’ve played Dread? Comes just after Returnal on my list.
Just picked it up anywayYou’ve played Dread? Comes just after Returnal on my list.
Not anymorefinishing the game isn't a real accomplishment
Oh! Good idea.Oh, just wait when they finally put an easy mode in a souls game. (It'll happen, you'll see).
I just use rotgland lobbed. It wins for you. I’ve finished the game but I agree. It’s too hard and runs get extremely long for rogue likeWhy are some people so stubborn when it comes to adding a save option for people who want it? finishing the game isn't a real accomplishment, you don't win at life because you beat returnal lol. It's a consumer product that people paid $70 for and there should be ways that everyone who bought it can enjoy it. I'll never buy this kind of game again and this is the first PS5 game that I bought that I just won't finish. I don't have the time or patience to keep starting over every time I die and it's not like it's easy. I love the way it plays and it looks really cool but this obsession with difficulty and punishing players has to stop.
I completely agree with this - For me gaming is about relaxation - it ain't about punishment for achievement. In an ideal world the game should cater to all - there should be an option to save they could title it "pussy mode" for all I care but if it allows me to play it / die have fun. I don't mind being called a pussy - screw it. The "h4rdc0re" can play it on normal or hardcore mode give me the ability to save, it ain't asking much - I paid full price for your game, I've always liked House Marques games - but be a bit more flexible for us folk that don't have time to play, die, rinse, repeat (I ain't 14 anymore with loads of time to burn)Why are some people so stubborn when it comes to adding a save option for people who want it? finishing the game isn't a real accomplishment, you don't win at life because you beat returnal lol. It's a consumer product that people paid $70 for and there should be ways that everyone who bought it can enjoy it. I'll never buy this kind of game again and this is the first PS5 game that I bought that I just won't finish. I don't have the time or patience to keep starting over every time I die and it's not like it's easy. I love the way it plays and it looks really cool but this obsession with difficulty and punishing players has to stop.
You’ve played Dread? Comes just after Returnal on my list.
holy shit what a discoveryReturnal's New Suspend Feature Has Seemingly Opened Up A Save-Scumming Loop-Hole - PlayStation Universe
Returnal's latest suspend feature has created a loop hole for players to exploit, allowing them to save-scum their way through the game.www.psu.com
Returnal's Suspend Feature Can Be Turned Into a Full Save - IGN
Returnal players have discovered an exploit that lets you bypass the game's half-measure suspend cycle feature and keep your save point in case a run goes awry.www.ign.com
Just as we’ve speculated since the OT and through the many discussions about this feature being added. Oh well. Hopefully this helps sales at least.
Shockingholy shit what a discovery
Uh…Game needs shortcuts
Spending 20 min to get to a boss to die and then having to retread 15-20 min each time to get back to try again is terrible and tedious
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I would rather play this on PC with a keyboard and mouse at 144 Hz due to the mechanics. This would sell better on PC than PS5 in my opinion. Feels like it was made for it in some ways.I'm not a huge rougelike fan myself but I know how popular this genre is on PC. Sony should release this before Uncharted and God of War. It will sell millions.
You can fast travel to unlocked locations, so is that not a form of shortcut?Game needs shortcuts
Spending 20 min to get to a boss to die and then having to retread 15-20 min each time to get back to try again is terrible and tedious
You are doing something terribly wrong my friend if its taking you 15-20 min to get back to a boss after unlocking the shortcut, the only biome that doesnt have a shortcut is the final one, and citadel (kinda) but there is still a shortcut to save massive amounts of time. Every other area you can reach the boss within just a few minutes.??
Am i missing something?
At least in the souls games i can open shortcuts and run right back to a boss attempt unlike this game. Just feels tedious in this game when all i want to do is get back and re battle the boss
You are doing something terribly wrong my friend if its taking you 15-20 min to get back to a boss after unlocking the shortcut, the only biome that doesnt have a shortcut is the final one, and citadel (kinda) but there is still a shortcut to save massive amounts of time. Every other area you can reach the boss within just a few minutes.
But my advice to you is if you are dying to a boss maybe take time to farm at least part of the biome(s) before fighting said boss, otherwise your chances of success are lowered, which if you are dying at the boss fight sounds like a good idea to do.
You can fast travel to unlocked locations, so is that not a form of shortcut?
Yeah, I must have misread your post before, because you said "after dying". For some reason I thought you were talking about having created an outside save to save scum with. I must have conflated your post with someone else's. Yes, I was talking about the teleporters.I know about the teleporters is that what you mean? After i respawn after dying and i go to one it always says "No active point" or something like that. Are those what youre talking about? I must be doing something wrong lol
Have you tried keyboard and mouse on ps5? I haven’t tried it myself, but it’s supposed to work. I wanted gyro aiming personally, but I got used to what’s there and remapped the controller, and now it flows pretty smooth. I wouldn’t doubt Sony will eventually release it on PC though.I would rather play this on PC with a keyboard and mouse at 144 Hz due to the mechanics. This would sell better on PC than PS5 in my opinion. Feels like it was made for it in some ways.
No I haven't, but I'll definitely try thanks!Have you tried keyboard and mouse on ps5? I haven’t tried it myself, but it’s supposed to work. I wanted gyro aiming personally, but I got used to what’s there and remapped the controller, and now it flows pretty smooth. I wouldn’t doubt Sony will eventually release it on PC though.
No the “shortcuts” are there once you’ve defeated a boss in biome and acquire new abilities that allow you to reach previously unreachable areas. They allow you to go directly to the next biome pretty quickly depending on where the room spawnsI know about the teleporters is that what you mean? After i respawn after dying and i go to one it always says "No active point" or something like that. Are those what youre talking about? I must be doing something wrong lol
Ok gotcha....im still in biome 1 and its the first boss im talking about. So it sounds like im fkd on shortcuts until i beat this first asshole boss lolNo the “shortcuts” are there once you’ve defeated a boss in biome and acquire new abilities that allow you to reach previously unreachable areas. They allow you to go directly to the next biome pretty quickly depending on where the room spawns
Yes. So, as you progress you will be able to “jump” to your current unfinished biome. I don’t want to get too spoilery but there will also be a checkpoint at a certain time as well. The risk/reward is, do you want to “jump” or do you want to build up before attacking the boss again? So, once you complete boss 1 do you want to go to biome 2 and, depending on rng and layout, risk running into the next boss too quickly without having build up your character.Ok gotcha....im still in biome 1 and its the first boss im talking about. So it sounds like im fkd on shortcuts until i beat this first asshole boss lol
On PC someone would have made a mod.Why are some people so stubborn when it comes to adding a save option for people who want it? finishing the game isn't a real accomplishment, you don't win at life because you beat returnal lol. It's a consumer product that people paid $70 for and there should be ways that everyone who bought it can enjoy it. I'll never buy this kind of game again and this is the first PS5 game that I bought that I just won't finish. I don't have the time or patience to keep starting over every time I die and it's not like it's easy. I love the way it plays and it looks really cool but this obsession with difficulty and punishing players has to stop.
Prioritize protection, and repair efficiency with obs and itll be a jokeHaving a miserable time with Biome 3. I can make it to the boss, but I lose half health and everything else in the process. Christ this game is hard. Even after I gear up to the hilt.