Primethius
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Aloys one of the greats. That's for damn sure.
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Horizon Zero Dawn |OT| The Land After Time
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I love the combat in this game so much that I end up doing the hunting trials and fighting everything. Ignoring most side quests though. I almost don't want to stop playing this when Nier is out, but Nier is my most looked forward to game. So I'll probably keep playing this during daytime when the kid is awake. Nier at night.
GG has always been one of Sony's best in graphics. Like they have always been up there with ND last gen with Killzone. So I knew it was going to look good.
The only thing I was worried about was them switching genres and making a good story since KZ has been squandered a bit. Yea these dudes have always been top of the class in graphics.
Thornton Reed
Member
Is there a way to lock on an enemy? Struggling with the combat to be honest. Drawing my bow, taking aim, slowing down time and shooting all at the same time I'm finding difficult. I mean it's not too dissimilar to holding your breath in cod when using a sniper rifle but the fact I have to hold r2 down then release it while aiming and slowing down time is tough to get used to for me
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Steve.1981
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Yep, I made good use of my traps, potions and tripcaster to get through it. I just wasn't expecting to find myself stuck in that type of encounter. It was a jarring change of pace.
All the way I've been a patient, stealthy hunter taking my long, slow time to plan and execute every fight as best I can in a wide open world with all sorts of vantage points, cover and safer areas to retreat to in times of need.
I just didn't like the Cauldron. If they're all like that I'll be disappointed.
I had some of my most exhilarating moments of "emergent" (ugh, that word) gameplay since Halo CE last night.
Without giving anything away, the second Tallneck I discovered was located in an environment
which featured multiple mechs "protecting" the Tallneck, and blocking my route to traverse the Tallneck itself.
Just this one section lasted me a solid two hours and tested all of the skills and weapons knowledge I'd learned so far, including laying traps, resource management, overriding, using potions and generally thinking on my feet and second guessing the AI. Honestly, it was like watching an incredible CGI movie, the way it played out was so tense, epic and exciting. It's amazing to think that the way this section played out for me will be completely different for other players depending on their skill tree, upgrades, weapon selection, time of day, available resources etc.
Today I spent at least four hours preparing for my first cauldron - crafting, hunting, upgrading and getting familiar with my new weapons. It really feels like a proper open world hunting game where you're planning and adjusting your tactics to suit the environment and the enemies you're facing.
First game since Bloodborne that has had such an impact on me, it's compulsive, addictive and feels fresh and exciting. An instant classic.
Without giving anything away, the second Tallneck I discovered was located in an environment
a lake with two islands
Just this one section lasted me a solid two hours and tested all of the skills and weapons knowledge I'd learned so far, including laying traps, resource management, overriding, using potions and generally thinking on my feet and second guessing the AI. Honestly, it was like watching an incredible CGI movie, the way it played out was so tense, epic and exciting. It's amazing to think that the way this section played out for me will be completely different for other players depending on their skill tree, upgrades, weapon selection, time of day, available resources etc.
Today I spent at least four hours preparing for my first cauldron - crafting, hunting, upgrading and getting familiar with my new weapons. It really feels like a proper open world hunting game where you're planning and adjusting your tactics to suit the environment and the enemies you're facing.
First game since Bloodborne that has had such an impact on me, it's compulsive, addictive and feels fresh and exciting. An instant classic.
Nuno Pinto
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Finished the game, around 50h with all the sidequests/errands/cauldrons done.
Regarding the side-quests, it's a good thing that they didn't go overboard and filled the map with them. There's not too many of them and I like how they lead you to face the different machine types for the most part.
Overall it's a phenomenal game, really great experience. It's been a while since I was so into a story. The main theme is beautiful.
Regarding the side-quests, it's a good thing that they didn't go overboard and filled the map with them. There's not too many of them and I like how they lead you to face the different machine types for the most part.
Overall it's a phenomenal game, really great experience. It's been a while since I was so into a story. The main theme is beautiful.
Was leaving the Dawntower road to Meridian and I see this fucking ass giant roboHawk lvl 27 (I was 21). What happened next was a friggin epic battle with me having a close win.
Seriously, downing that motherfucker with fire arrows and then ropecasting his ass so he couldn't fly away is awesome.
Seriously, downing that motherfucker with fire arrows and then ropecasting his ass so he couldn't fly away is awesome.
Allonym
There should be more tampons in gaming
I kept dying because I fought them in pairs and tried to evade everything and it was working for a time but their "stream" attack seemingly has an area of effect/splash damage and so even if I successfully dodged their initial boulders, the shards are still fucking me up! Anyway, I just said fuck it and hid behind a tree and that acted as a buffer and did some "stop and pop" action. Does the way to beat them involve
not moving, ala Tremors
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Steve.1981
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Aye. She's a fantastic lead character.
A little over 50%.
It will be closed off, for now. It will reopen after a certain story-line and you will be able to get it then. You won't miss it.
Katana_Strikes
Member
How do you unlock more Cauldrons? I got the first one but that was a long time ago.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Nah, it's big enough as it is. That would just break the immersion from the combat.
Great thank you, thought I'd missed my chance for a bit.
Way to beat them
First destroy the Fuel tank as that should cut the ability to fire boulders. Next is to destroy the diggers. He should then only be charging.
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
Me too. It feels like there should be an option to upgrade the quick weapon wheel through crafting.
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
Surely pausing the game completely during a fight to go into the inventory and change weapons is more of an immersion breaker?
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
just keep exploring the map. most of them are in the desert area.
You should scan the machines and know which weapons you need to use. You choose the correct tools for the job. I think there could be one more slot, but that is the most there needs to be.
I love her snark and forcefulness. I can't think of a character besides maybe Geralt that would tell an NPC to cut the shit and stop playing games.
Allonym
There should be more tampons in gaming
Ruthless_Barbarian
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You don't really need to swap weapons during a fight, that's what I meant.
There is enough variety as it is with 4 weapons at a time, each having 3 ammo choices each - so it's basically 12 different types of attacks in the wheel.
JadedWriter
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Climbed my first long neck today...this game...this fucking game guys, I love it. Does anybody else not even bother with mounts? I just run around collect materials and hunt shit, too fun to be on foot in this game. Tried taking on the bipedal Nod flame tanks and well, I ran after almost dying. Fucking things are sturdy, I'm level 13.
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Steve.1981
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Yeah, I know and I do. But shit can go sideways out in the wild.
GravityInsanity
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I'm sure E3 is going to be full of Aloys.
FlutterPuffs
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I dont think I'll ever get bored of watching the mechs die.
They also go down in a spectacular fashion. So fucking satisfying.
They also go down in a spectacular fashion. So fucking satisfying.
SDCowboy
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Early on I didn't. Then the quest distances started getting super long. I'm towards the end now, though, and pretty much just fast travel everywhere possible. lol
Primethius
Banned
Took on my first Thunderjaw.
Jesus. Game just keeps on getting better and better.
Jesus. Game just keeps on getting better and better.
Nuno Pinto
Member
I too feel like 4 is not ideal. You can have a lot of weapons (even the same type but with different attributes) so only 4 felt a bit restrictive.
If they want to use the same style where the game keeps running in slow-motion while you select the weapon, I agree that the wheel shouldn't be much bigger. But personally I would prefer that the game pauses when you are selecting a different weapon, and in this case they could make the weapon wheel much bigger.
Katana_Strikes
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Cheers. Not seen anything in the desert so far but will keep an eye out.
Got 3/5 hunting grounds done. All pretty easy so far. Though took a couple goes for tearing canisters off the Bellowbacks for some reason and freezing the Strider dudes.
I'm pretty sure also climbing the longnecks reveals the locations.
Primethius
Banned
In my defense, I'm on very hard. I shot off both disc launchers and used them. Only took off half his health.
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
I can easily see a scenario where someone could have 3 bows and a sling equipped, then find themselves in a tense fight where they could really use their ropecaster. And you don't get the top-tier weapons with all the ammo choices for many hours.
It's a little thing though. A small niggle. Nothing that really bothers me.
Okay so I'm stuck.
I'm at the very end of the RHO cauldron and it is abundantly clear that I am under-geared and under-supplied. I am getting absolutely destroyed and don't stand a chance.
Is there anyway to get out of a cauldron once you're well into it? It doesn't look like I can fast travel. When I go to the map it says fast travel unavailable.
Anybody got anything? Situation just isn't fun
I'm at the very end of the RHO cauldron and it is abundantly clear that I am under-geared and under-supplied. I am getting absolutely destroyed and don't stand a chance.
Is there anyway to get out of a cauldron once you're well into it? It doesn't look like I can fast travel. When I go to the map it says fast travel unavailable.
Anybody got anything? Situation just isn't fun
Allonym
There should be more tampons in gaming
Lmao, that's great, it looks she's playing hide and seek. "Can you see me"
Allonym
There should be more tampons in gaming
Load a prior quick or manual save before the Cauldron?
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