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Soul Sacrifice Import impressions thread
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AgentOtaku
Member
Yup
I think it's crazy we've heard absolutely nothing about it. No VA, no screens with english translation, etc.
I mean, I'd really like to hear how the VA turned out. Afraid Sony is just going to be Sony and do nothing as far as press for this
Maybe I was just lucky, but I spent most of my demo multiplayer time (a few hours) playing with randoms and we were tearing through bosses so much faster than when I was playing with friends (hi Kyle, Expel and Blue Maxima ;p).
Only thing in MP that may not work with randoms is the higher level magic which requires teammates' help with casting. Stuff like changing into a golem, very strong aoe heal. Given that your only way of communication aside from the short premade message is whistling, which is mostly ignored, it could be hard to coordinate with some random people. Hell, it was hard to coordinate with friends when we weren't using voice chat.
Anyway, aside from the more high-level part of the game (which Kyoufu hasn't yet reached, I guess), I don't know what could be so sucky about it, random Internet idiots aside.
I was going 50/50 at first but decided to go full chaos for the chaos mode. 1/26 or something at the moment.
Saw a pic of full chaos mode and was very surprised.
There have defiantly been some gameplay shots in English, and swore I have seen a vid with someone playing an early English build at a show (CES IIRC)
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/02/15/soul-sacrifice-tough-choices-colossal-bosses/
I am wondering about the VA too though...
mind linking it? and maybe full holy mode also?
It's sold out in most places, but we will get the sales figures in a few days.
RyougaSaotome
Member
I personally haven't played too much multiplayer with randoms in the full game, but I did in my 8 hour run with the demo. Never had too much trouble either!
I was mostly trying to say that with these sort of MP games where coordination is important, it can be a bit tougher to get good teamwork going.
I was mostly trying to say that with these sort of MP games where coordination is important, it can be a bit tougher to get good teamwork going.
CoachKevin
Member
More impressions:
I just found the huge fork/pizzathehut monster. Defiantly had to take a different approach with this guy compared to what had come before him. Quite an epic battle! Hoping to get some new magic soon.
Don't forget to add me for some multiplayer. I head back to the US tomorrow so I will be up for some MP then.
edit: my PSN is: KevinLarrabee
I just found the huge fork/pizzathehut monster. Defiantly had to take a different approach with this guy compared to what had come before him. Quite an epic battle! Hoping to get some new magic soon.
Don't forget to add me for some multiplayer. I head back to the US tomorrow so I will be up for some MP then.
edit: my PSN is: KevinLarrabee
GhostOfLawlight
Banned
Just wanted to say, Australian GPs who don't own a Vita, it's $199 on EbGames right now. It's supposed to be for a limited time.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
For those who have it already, do you feel it's better to focus on levelling 1 side (purely good or purely evil) or is it better to have a balanced build? Or can you max both sides?
It's MUCH easier to go for two sides, since you can actually take more than one hit before dying (hello full chaos) and deal some damage (unlike full holy).
There's no real downside, aside from losing the chance for Holy/Chaos mode (someone would have to confirm that, though) and the 99 level for one side trophy.
I suggest going for a balance until you are comfortable with certain builds. Monsters do a ton of damage so it's easy to get decimated if you aren't careful.
Once you're good enough where you don't take much damage and have a good arsenal of magic spells then you can use the level down option to build how you want.
Infinite_Daremo
Member
Interesting. So there's not much in the way of damaging holy spells? Or is it the tradeoff of being more sustainable thus less damage?
There's no such thing as "holy" spells, the whole system is basically getting def + hp for Holy and attack power for chaos levels. Certain seals have additional passive bonuses for a certain level of your Holy/Normal/Chaos hand and that's it.
What I meant is that you don't get the overall damage boost from chaos mode, so you deal much less damage if you go full holy.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Played multiplayer with some randoms for like an hour and a half tonight. I needed to get certain routes unlocked for the Avalon quests, so I felt bad that I was being so demanding about saving vs sacrificing, but nobody seemed to mind whenever I was like "SAVE HIIIIM."
Afterward, I started putting it up to vote, which was hilarious in its own way. Lots of awkward *starts sacrificing, stops. Starts saving, stops.*
Overall it was a blast though. They were all super high level compared to me, but they stuck around until I had to leave.
Here are some random caps I took. Not all of them are great, but it's kind of hard when you have to press two buttons at once!
Afterward, I started putting it up to vote, which was hilarious in its own way. Lots of awkward *starts sacrificing, stops. Starts saving, stops.*
Overall it was a blast though. They were all super high level compared to me, but they stuck around until I had to leave.
Here are some random caps I took. Not all of them are great, but it's kind of hard when you have to press two buttons at once!
Infinite_Daremo
Member
Ahhh. I can't see a benefit to full Holy then. Or is the base damage for some spells quite high?
I always go with what the host chooses.
I Don't think that's full chaos.
Should be this one
https://twitter.com/love_parano/status/310786730481561600
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Deleted member 17706
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I just finished the Nimue intro missions last night and unlocked multiplayer, but haven't had a chance to play it at all yet. How do you communicate with people online? Is voice chat an option?
Also, (light chapter 1 spoiler)
is there any way to save Nimue, or do you have to sacrifice her? I tried saving her once, but she just kept attacking me after she got revived
it's forced story one, u can't do anything different for her
So after that glorious session I must say... this is amazing. The game has opened up and I now have a variety of magic to use. Battles are intense at higher difficulties and the magic system coupled with teamwork really sets this apart from Monster Hunter.
I'm born and bred on MH but this is different enough where I actually feel it's refreshing and innovative. Inafune is a genius.
Oh and while I don't really use my Vita all that often (it collects dust usually) this is the first game that I feel justifies the Vita's existence. Even the touchscreen use in battle is fun and intuitive.
Everyone buy this game.
I'm born and bred on MH but this is different enough where I actually feel it's refreshing and innovative. Inafune is a genius.
Oh and while I don't really use my Vita all that often (it collects dust usually) this is the first game that I feel justifies the Vita's existence. Even the touchscreen use in battle is fun and intuitive.
Everyone buy this game.
Cha
Member
Ah, so there really is no way. My initial goal (before the demo) was to save everyone. I saved her 3 times in the demo, before granting her request for death. Still entertained the thought that there might be a way around it in the full game. Nimue ;_;
Glad to see that Kyoufu is having a better experience
Keep those impressions coming.
This is excellent news - good for you
Good... good!
RyougaSaotome
Member
Haha, that's one helluva turned around!
Also, fuck Cyclops and his fetal position attack.
nailbombxx
Member
To those of you who have already played, is Soul Sacrifice like most monster hunting games where playing solo is insanely difficult and pointless?
RyougaSaotome
Member
It's difficult, not impossible. The story mode is a completely single player affair. The Avalon stuff is MP or SP, but you can always bring AI partners with you. Of course it's much easier if they're actually people. Haha.
nailbombxx
Member
Thanks. With bots it sounds like it can be manageable.
twentytwo22
Member
In this way, the setup is basically just like MH. You have the story quests, which are only done solo (with story npcs), and you have the Avalon quests, which are basically SS's version of MH's Guild Quests (up to four players, or you can take two NPCs with you). There are likely to be a bunch of monsters you only fight in Avalon quests, and the end of the Avalon quests is likely a lot harder than the end of story mode.
As far as my impressions go, I'll post something indepth in a few days or so (and probably make a YouTube video). All I will say for now is that this is one of those games that I play on the train to work and the whole time I'm thinking about how I never want the train to stop.
nailbombxx
Member
I hope this game has a model viewer.
So, I finished companions' quests and the main story mode quests today.
Still have about 2/3 of the Avalon quests (which can be done in multiplayer) left and if I don't do most of them I don't stand a chance against the final boss, whom you can fight from the very beginning.
Loving the game, both gameplay and the way the story is written and presented.
Golems are a bit op - properly used can get you through most of the solo boss fights in the sp mode. I know that the main story quests are easier than the later Avalon ones, but still, hope they nerf it a bit.
Loving the game so far, I've put many hours into it already and I probably won't put it down any time soon.
Screenshots:
Still have about 2/3 of the Avalon quests (which can be done in multiplayer) left and if I don't do most of them I don't stand a chance against the final boss, whom you can fight from the very beginning.
Loving the game, both gameplay and the way the story is written and presented.
Golems are a bit op - properly used can get you through most of the solo boss fights in the sp mode. I know that the main story quests are easier than the later Avalon ones, but still, hope they nerf it a bit.
Loving the game so far, I've put many hours into it already and I probably won't put it down any time soon.
Screenshots:
Second forbidden art, still need to get the other 3.
Spell which changes YOU into a golem, but it requires another player to help activate it.
OP golem tactics.
Phoenix.
nailbombxx
Member
Love them screens. Hope this becomes a big franchise.
pharmboy044
Member
There better be cross region play support.