Just went through the same thing, it was almost overwhelming. Crystal Peaks is a really fun area as well.
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Just went through the same thing, it was almost overwhelming. Crystal Peaks is a really fun area as well.
There is a charm to negate the pushback
"Ignorant." I don't mean to necessarily point you out as an example. But this post is everything I don't like about gamers these days. They often come into games with so many preconceived notions of how a game of a certain genre should play that they dont keep and open mind and attempt to learn if those design decisions have a rationale. This typically leads to shortsighted judgement of games as well as the "its not for me" defense. The problem I have with that excuse is it implies that it's preferences that prevent them from liking a certain game. When it is actually more related to the way people approach learning games in the early moments of the game; It's not your preferences, its your personality. Reminds me of the hate of Plague of Shadows because people are so afraid of dying even in the first level, when there is nothing to lose, that they take the safest option through the level instead of attempting to learn the controls they have zero proficiency (everyone starts that game not knowing how to move. The game doesn't borrow that much from other platforming mechanics). The moment they get float burst, they activate it because of their extreme negative response to death. It seems to me, symptomatic of a gamer culture that doesn't like to be told or even reminded that they are starting off as a beginner again. "X, Y, or Z, mechanic keeps killing me. It's a terrible mechanic! Why isn't it more like these other games I liked."
In Hollow Knight pushback is integral to the design of the combat. Its an also idiosyncrasy to master in traversal.
I think I accidentally sequencebroke the game?
Got the
from a place I can't get to through what looks to be the normal entrance. Didn't do anything buggy though. When it comes to progression this game is kind of out there, I'm never sure if I'm following the intended path or not. 
Not sure if that's good or bad.
Got the
dreamnail
Not sure if that's good or bad.I think I accidentally sequencebroke the game?
Got thefrom a place I can't get to through what looks to be the normal entrance. Didn't do anything buggy though. When it comes to progression this game is kind of out there, I'm never sure if I'm following the intended path or not.dreamnail
That's the only way to get that item, and you have to do it eventually at one point or another. The map in the previous section indicates you can go there.
I like the game, but I really don't appreciate the random stuttering.
Just a heads up. When you go to the arena and inevitably die, don't be like me and run back into the arena thinking your shadow will be there. It's in the room to the left of the bench. Lost 4500 money doing that.
Just a heads up. When you go to the arena and inevitably die, don't be like me and run back into the arena thinking your shadow will be there. It's in the room to the left of the bench. Lost 4500 money doing that.
I think I accidentally sequencebroke the game?
Got thefrom a place I can't get to through what looks to be the normal entrance. Didn't do anything buggy though. When it comes to progression this game is kind of out there, I'm never sure if I'm following the intended path or not.dreamnail
The Elderbug in the town gives you a hint on which area to go to for the critical path, and if you're getting new abilities then that's an indicator as well. Otherwise yeah I'd say it's more non-linear than most in the genre.
Not exactly sure what you're describing, but if you got either
the tram pass or went through Crystal Peaks
Stumbled upon
. Should've expected there to be some optional boss fights, honestly. Not sure how I managed to beat them in one shot. Guess I got lucky.
Also, I got 3 vessel shards and upgraded my max Soul level, but it doesn't really feel like anything changed. Still depletes the same amount when I heal or use spells.
The Mantis Lords
Also, I got 3 vessel shards and upgraded my max Soul level, but it doesn't really feel like anything changed. Still depletes the same amount when I heal or use spells.
The main orb depletes at the same rate. There's a sub orb you can see that refills the main orb after a slight delay.
Ooh, that's cool. Must've missed it.
Mantis Lords
deepnest
Is there anything of actual value in the
The area went on for freaking EVER and yet, I don't feel like there was much there. It reminded me of the Catacombs from Dark Souls, that same unpleasant, GOD, I FEEL LIKE I'M BEING SMOTHERED ALIVE feeling.
Deepnest?
I did got a tram pass but not sure what to do with it yet. I'm guessing the area was optional.
I assume the
tram pass
tram
tram
OniBarubary
Banned
Wow, how can I not trust this guy, with a name like L
E
... >___>
eg
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I'm not sure, honestly, haha. This is the first time in ages I've played a game like this where there aren't really any FAQs to rely on because it's so close to release. Just gotta figure it out ourselves.
I still have the area underneath the City of Tears to explore so I'm not feeling too trapped yet.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Just curious what everyone's specs are that are experiencing stuttering. I hear a lot of complaints of Unity games stuttering so don't know if it's a mix of the engine, the coding or peoples over all specs. I was thinking about getting the PC version first and depending on how good a port it is on Switch I may double dip.
I definitely don't like the idea of stuttering or slowdown though.
I definitely don't like the idea of stuttering or slowdown though.
OniBarubary
Banned
Oh god, these mushrooms that headbutt the ground, too funny
Oh thank god. Four hours in I'm loving the game, but that pushback just makes no sense to me on any level.
Also, anyone ever notice instances where you're attacking a very near enemy and you seem to hit and be hit simultaneously? Like, both you and your foe take damage at the same time? Should that be possible?
Its not because of specs. My friend has a 1080 and a good cpu and he gets stuttering. hopefully the optimization patch works.
why wouldnt it be possible, you take damage from just touching them
OniBarubary
Banned
The feeling when you unlock a new traversal mechanic and your brain immediately travels back in time to look at each area that you noticed you couldn't get through.
I dunno, it seems like it's usually the case that in games where you attack with a melee weapon that an enemy in a "taking damage" state can't hurt the player. I guess that isn't the case here, which feels a bit strange to me.
I guess I'm not a fan of that whole trope where every pixel of your foe is dangerous; where a shell or a delicate wing is just as deadly as poisonous stinger.
KCroxtonJr
Member
Can somebody tell me where exactly the
is? I somehow have completely forgotten after only seeing them once, and I have almost 3k Geo on me...
banker
supermetfreud
Member
Beating the
with an
out of stubbornness.
Mantis Lords
unupgraded nail
I cant remember the last 2D game where what you say is true. 3D sure, but not 2D.
Alright, that's enough for today. Man. I've gotten to a point where the game has thrown so many options at me that I'm not actually sure where to go next.
I could:
Right when I started, I worried the game wouldn't be able to justify its length. Definitely not worried about that now. It's definitely up there in the top games of this genre I've played.
Fast travel to Queen's Station, take the upper left exit and she'll be in the room to the left.
I could:
1: Seek out the three Dreamers and slay them. One of them I've already seen in the creepy spider cave.
2: Go after the roots to power up my new dream weapon.
3: Challenge the optional grave boss who kicked my ass.
4: Tackle the Royal Waterways, which I unlocked some time ago but haven't been to yet.
5: There's another boss I haven't been able to beat yet, who is pretty nasty and I'd like to give him a further shot.
I'll probably do the Royal Waterways because a new area is tempting but it's very nice to have options, in case I get sick of it.
2: Go after the roots to power up my new dream weapon.
3: Challenge the optional grave boss who kicked my ass.
4: Tackle the Royal Waterways, which I unlocked some time ago but haven't been to yet.
5: There's another boss I haven't been able to beat yet, who is pretty nasty and I'd like to give him a further shot.
I'll probably do the Royal Waterways because a new area is tempting but it's very nice to have options, in case I get sick of it.
Right when I started, I worried the game wouldn't be able to justify its length. Definitely not worried about that now. It's definitely up there in the top games of this genre I've played.
Fast travel to Queen's Station, take the upper left exit and she'll be in the room to the left.
At the bottom of Fog Canyon, the area between Queen Station and Greenpath that you probably don't have a map for. The easiest way there is take a stag to Queens, climb to the top left of the station, head straight left.
The game seems so tailored toward's the knight's moveset, I'm really curious how well it'll work out with a different play style. Shovel Knight really took a dip in quality when you ran around as Plague Knight instead, so hopefully this isn't like that.
Is this something that is happening?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/11662585/hollow-knight/posts/1088384
There's actually a decent amount of backer stuff still to be patched in besides. As massive as the game already is there's still more to come!
This game indeed. Though the Hunter's Journal already tells you that =D
I don't think
Deepnest
first half of City of Tears is, then Crystal Peaks.
OniBarubary
Banned
I have no son!
Man, rescuing that one bug who sits on the bench was worth it to go to her house and read her poem.
OniBarubary
Banned
So this is more of a documentary then
Admiral Woofington
Member
Stone Sanctuary
Also is there a point to the graveyard where
? If I had to take a wild guess this almost looked like something to showcase Kickstarter
.
I've upgraded my nail a second time, and the damage isn't so OP where I can 1-shot enemies I have to hit twice quite yet. Probably next upgrade. But at least enemies I had to hit 5 times I can defeat in 3 hits now. Anyone know how many times you can upgrade the nail?
Finally, I think my favorite bug I rescued is Bretta or w/e her name was. She's so cute. When you go to the town not does her house have
she also channels the internet and has the most adorable
.
And I giggle everytime like an idiot whenever I walk onto the screen where she's sitting and
lmao 10/10 waifu bug.
ghost enemy wins for creepiest motherfucker. She's singing a dark lullaby the whole fucking battle fuck you stop singing
Also is there a point to the graveyard where
you can see a bunch of ghost of different bugs
bug designs
I've upgraded my nail a second time, and the damage isn't so OP where I can 1-shot enemies I have to hit twice quite yet. Probably next upgrade. But at least enemies I had to hit 5 times I can defeat in 3 hits now. Anyone know how many times you can upgrade the nail?
Finally, I think my favorite bug I rescued is Bretta or w/e her name was. She's so cute. When you go to the town not does her house have
a little plush dol of you on her bed
protagonist bug fanfiction she's writing
And I giggle everytime like an idiot whenever I walk onto the screen where she's sitting and
she goes "OOOOOOOOOOH <3"
Didn't realize that's how you got to
Deepnest
Also,
Deepnest
coming back to life
I'm super glad I went to
City of Tears
Crystal Peaks
I really need to go back to
city of tears
crystal peak
deepnest
also, Bretta > Hornet. Thats right, I said it!
OniBarubary
Banned
She is a fucking delight. I didn't realize she updated over the course of the game!
This game has some incredibly beautiful quiet moments and I think that's part of what makes the atmosphere so striking and wonderful. I just got to
The City
It was...just nice.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Do we know what bug the protagonist is supposed to be? A beetle of some sort? The old adventurer dude looks to be your same kind.
Team Cherry is Australian?
im only asking because that kickstarter link was in Australian dollars
Yeah. Just as well the game launched without any serious issues as 10am PT is 4:30am ACDT and the US-based community manager they hired doesn't have developer access to the app.
It's all about the music and the rain in that area. It made a big impression on me.
OniBarubary
Banned
I'm assuming you're supposed to be a beetle.
A cute beetle.
A cute beetle.
Are those pins you buy from the map lady permanent or one time things? The map and quill itself seem to be items but the location was a charm (and it looks like I have 3 slots for it)
the whole map thing was a weird decision, I get the idea that they want you to feel lost and confused when you start out but it only lasts half an hour or so, unless I have to rebuy them again in new zones
the whole map thing was a weird decision, I get the idea that they want you to feel lost and confused when you start out but it only lasts half an hour or so, unless I have to rebuy them again in new zones
OniBarubary
Banned
They last forever. Your map only updates when you sit at a bench, then it fills in everything.
You do have to buy a new map in new zones. Personally I really like not having a map for a bit in each zone and then filling it in, but I could see how some don't. It's a neat decision either way.
Admiral Woofington
Member
yeah the map thing was a weird decision. i actually at first played for 30 minutes and stopped because I was completely lost and it was taking away from my fun when I don't know where I've been and haven't been. Then I replayed today and went back to get the map and compass.