What may be confusing is that there are two interactions with Dorris. You need to put the vinegar on the shelf, that will trigger Lara to something else. Then get the working bell from the soda bar use it to distract Dorris. That should spark a chain of events to eventually get the book.
I'm not sure I agree. How is the character done half way? No part of him allows you to self-insert yourself. He has his own personality and reactions to conversations and events. You seem to be looking for deeper/more complex actions or cutscenes, but the game is fairly minimalist in that regard.
I get that the Lucas Arts adventure games are the gold standard when it comes to comedy writing in games, but they're completely different genres with a completely different focus.
Hes clearly half way because a bunch of people in his thread seem to be reading into him as a self insert character even though he isnt. Doesnt help that hes got very little agency other than I like golf! for the first few hours. I see him (and most of the other characters) as half baked more than anything, obviously his own person but it doesnt show enough.
He's clearly half way because a bunch of people in his thread seem to be reading into him as a self insert character even though he isn't. Doesn't help that he's got very little agency other than ”I like golf!" for the first few hours. I see him (and most of the other characters) as half baked more than anything, obviously his own person but it doesn't show enough.
I don't think he's intended to be a self-insert, but I think that 1) this genre of game is better suited to them than perhaps any other and 2) the amount of characterization is so fleeting that he may as well have been.
But again, as much as I love the concept and overall gameplay I have to say it's not really the mood or atmosphere that I hoped for from this game. If you like what's there, I can see why you'd want them to double down on it. I personally would've liked the game to focus more on the player's own "golf story" than this strange and often mean-spirited tale.
I don't think he's intended to be a self-insert, but I think that 1) this genre of game is better suited to them than perhaps any other and 2) the amount of characterization is so fleeting that he may as well have been.
But again, as much as I love the concept and overall gameplay I have to say it's not really the mood or atmosphere that I hoped for from this game. If you like what's there, I can see why you'd want them to double down on it. I personally would've liked the game to focus more on the player's own "golf story" than this strange and often mean-spirited tale.
Yeah, mostly agreed with this. This sort of game seems better fit for a player stand-in, even with a set personality, than what I've seen of the player's story so far. Otherwise: it could become an actual criticism of the dynamics around golf (which might be slightly different in Australia?) but it doesn't seem like it wants to go for that.
Regarding the atmosphere, as much as I'm enjoying most of the game otherwise,
"MY EX-WIFE'S SHOWING OFF HER NEW MAN TO MAKE ME JEALOUS" and so on is... really tired and groanworthy. The multiple phones bit was funny, I'll admit, but that could have been transplanted in trying to lie to impress anyone else and still been just as funny.
I'm not really seeing the comparisons reviews and such made to Earthbound; I admittedly haven't actually played it but I thought Earthbound was more kind and sincere, not just quirky...?
I don't think he's intended to be a self-insert, but I think that 1) this genre of game is better suited to them than perhaps any other and 2) the amount of characterization is so fleeting that he may as well have been.
But again, as much as I love the concept and overall gameplay I have to say it's not really the mood or atmosphere that I hoped for from this game. If you like what's there, I can see why you'd want them to double down on it. I personally would've liked the game to focus more on the player's own "golf story" than this strange and often mean-spirited tale.
I don't see how comedy J-ish RPG is suited to self-insert characters at all. It's the genre where I'd least want them.
He's not intended to be a self insert, he just isn't given enough (early) characterization for people to say "oh he's somebody with a compelling story". That doesn't even have to mean giving more dialogue to the MC (which would've helped), but just things like the subtext or even the text boxes which give a lot of insight into the personality of the other characters.
I don't see how comedy J-ish RPG is suited to self-insert characters at all. It's the genre where I'd least want them.
He's not intended to be a self insert, he just isn't given enough (early) characterization for people to say "oh he's somebody with a compelling story".
Just had the game hang again while playing the mini-golf game. Had no choice but to quit out of the game and restart. Maybe I should've waited on this game...
Yeah, mostly agreed with this. This sort of game seems better fit for a player stand-in, even with a set personality, than what I've seen of the player's story so far. Otherwise: it could become an actual criticism of the dynamics around golf (which might be slightly different in Australia?) but it doesn't seem like it wants to go for that.
Regarding the atmosphere, as much as I'm enjoying most of the game otherwise,
"MY EX-WIFE'S SHOWING OFF HER NEW MAN TO MAKE ME JEALOUS" and so on is... really tired and groanworthy. The multiple phones bit was funny, I'll admit, but that could have been transplanted in trying to lie to impress anyone else and still been just as funny.
I'm not really seeing the comparisons reviews and such made to Earthbound; I admittedly haven't actually played it but I thought Earthbound was more kind and sincere, not just quirky...?
Anybody knows where is the cache treasure of Bermuda Isles? I got the riddle talking about a long board and a red flag but I searched everywhere and found nothing...
Taking this moment to rant about 'Sink or Fly' in the third area.
tl;dr - It sucks
First of all, the 'hold R to putt longer' mechanic isn't made clear prior to you having to make this shot. Second, it's a simple shot - but there's so much INANE BULLSHIT surround EVERY SINGLE ATTEMPT. Miss the shot? Watch as the bird slowly flies over, grabs your ball, and flies back.
Miss three times? Sit through SO MUCH GODDAMN DIALOGUE just so you can start over.
Is there really no mass dialogue skip button? Just a flat 'retry challenge' option?
Game is phenomenal. But MAN does this mission suck.
found it and honestly it was right under my nose lol
it's right on the front of the welcome sign when you enter Bermuda isle, the dig prompt triggers near the bushes, there is a red flag drawing on the sign...
when playing a hole is there a way to zoom all the way out to see the whole thing? it zooms on its own at the beginning of the hole but i can't figure a way to zoom more when i'm actually playing it.
when playing a hole is there a way to zoom all the way out to see the whole thing? it zooms on its own at the beginning of the whole but i can't figure a way to zoom more when i'm actually playing it.
Taking this moment to rant about 'Sink or Fly' in the third area.
tl;dr - It sucks
First of all, the 'hold R to putt longer' mechanic isn't made clear prior to you having to make this shot. Second, it's a simple shot - but there's so much INANE BULLSHIT surround EVERY SINGLE ATTEMPT. Miss the shot? Watch as the bird slowly flies over, grabs your ball, and flies back.
Miss three times? Sit through SO MUCH GODDAMN DIALOGUE just so you can start over.
Is there really no mass dialogue skip button? Just a flat 'retry challenge' option?
Game is phenomenal. But MAN does this mission suck.
Just had the game hang again while playing the mini-golf game. Had no choice but to quit out of the game and restart. Maybe I should've waited on this game...
Yeah it sucks that glitches are getting in the way of some players' enjoyment; I can only imagine the range of emotions the devs are experiencing with the level of success they're having versus the urgency of a stability patch. No time to celebrate, shit's gotta be fixed ASAP and they know it.
My game has locked up twice now, both solved by a save and quit. Heart goes out to anyone having more serious problems.
So I think my save might be fucked. I was at a part where I was trapped in a room and nothing was happening even after talking to everyone so I figured it might be a scripting bug which had happened once before already. So I quit out and now my character is tiny and I can't interact with anything. Quit out of the game and reset the Switch and neither fixed it. I'm going to delete and re-download but if that doesn't work I'm going to try and get a refund. I'm enjoying the game but the bugs are too much.
One thing I hope they fix (unless I'm missing something) is that 2 Players requires two controllers. Considering that you take turns, it should be possible to play with a single controller, and just hand off
murder mystery.. can't figure out how to get her dinner and some guy says a key is in a potted plant, but I've checked them all. So far I've gotten the book and the soda.
edit: may have found it - I was sure I checked that one
This game is 2-3 QoL patches away from being great.
- I wish I was able to get out of challenges without literally going to the Switch menu and reloading the game, specially the longer ones.
- Wish I could see the entire course after the first overview video. The zoom out function isn't enough.
- We really need the option to be able to turn off course gimmicks, at least in quick play. I want pure golf not weird animal RNG.
- There are some challenges that I wish I could replay, and would give the game some more longevity like the course-maker's.
Small things that make me think the game could've used some more time in the oven for. I really hope the devs are thinking of expanding upon the game rather than just fixing bugs (which will also be very appreciated).
Agree, and if they can add online multiplayer then this will be a GOAT eShop title. Hopefully they'll speak up about their future plans after the stability patch is submitted.
There should be an area with three bridges pretty much right next to each other in a straight line. There's an island in between those to the side, dig on that.
