Pop
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GP mentality... warping peoples minds. Its gotta go
This game is very much worth the $50
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This game is very much worth the $50
March Climber
Member
Did Remnant 2 speed up the gameplay or something? I’m trying to figure out why people are comparing this to games like Returnal and Doom 2016/Eternal when Remnant 1 already exists.
I haven’t played it yet but from playing the first and enjoying it, I’m expecting Remnant 1 + more stuff. Is that not the right thing to expect?
I haven’t played it yet but from playing the first and enjoying it, I’m expecting Remnant 1 + more stuff. Is that not the right thing to expect?
They didn't really speed up the player gameplay over the first but they may have increased boss mobility alot, but I still wouldn't really compare it to those games. Expecting remnant 1 + more stuff is exactly what your getting.
March Climber
Member
The effect this should have: “Wow this free* subscription game was a great underrated gem. I’ll definitely buy Remnant 2 when it comes out!”
The effect it’s actually having for some people: “I liked the first game and this looks nice…so when is it coming to Gamepass?”
bender
What time is it?
The effect this should have: “Wow this free* subscription game was a great underrated gem. I’ll definitely buy Remnant 2 when it comes out!”
The effect it’s actually having for some people: “I liked the first game and this looks nice…so when is it coming to Gamepass?”
Well, the former worked for my buddy and I but I will not begrudge anyone for the latter.
March Climber
Member
Same, but it is somewhat worrying.
bender
What time is it?
I'm sure it is a calculated risk that Gunfire Games was well aware of.
Dynasty8
Member
I love Returnal, but I'm loving this game more. I disagree with objectively generic and lazy battle designs. Quite the opposite for me. The gunplay and movement feel great. Ton of different skills, mods and playstyles to boot.
It's hitting all the right marks, unlike most triple A games nowadays. Playing FFXVI made me want to quit gaming with how "dumbed" down it was, but games like Returnal and Remnant 2 remind me why I love games.
Sleepwalker
Member
I'm currently dealing with both, I beat the first on GP with a friend, now that the second has come out, I'm willing to buy it but he's hell bent on waiting till it comes to gamepass again lol.The effect this should have: “Wow this free* subscription game was a great underrated gem. I’ll definitely buy Remnant 2 when it comes out!”
The effect it’s actually having for some people: “I liked the first game and this looks nice…so when is it coming to Gamepass?”
TheDarkPhantom
Member
I got the bow too but armor? Didn't see that but if I were to guess it's in a room in the far left corner, need to manipulate opening the gate?
Follow your hunch, your on the right path.
R6Rider
Gold Member
I'm not sure if the room it's in is random, but for me it was the upper right room. After I had beaten the puzzle, I left and found the armor without resetting the game.
There may be even more loot behind other doors, but I think some require two people to access.
Ocean Dweller
Member
it's actually worth it
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Krappadizzle
Member
I really like the gunplay and the art design/direction/building pieces all look pretty great so far from what I've seen. Finally getting some interesting weapon mods after running a few random co-op sessions and leveling up my character a bit. So far I'm really enjoying it, seems like a game that's great if you have a 2 hour window to go on a cool adventure.
I'll most assuredly keep it installed, but I'll put it to the side when Baldur's Gate 3 launches next week.
I'll most assuredly keep it installed, but I'll put it to the side when Baldur's Gate 3 launches next week.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Hardest boss has to be the
cubes aka Sentinels. It made me feel like I was in some sorta Intelligent Cube nightmare..
ZehDon
Member
Started a new character on Veteran to run through single player, as my first toon was multiplayer and on the easiest difficulty. This game has a level of replayability that only really becomes clear on repeat playthroughs. It's really impressive how well it holds up even when replaying it again virtually right your first playthrough. This is sitting at a 4/5 for me now and a real GOTY contender. Can't wait to see what the DLC for this looks like.
Not really. Most of the people posting "this looks like a Game Pass game" aren't posting that because they're subscribers of Game Pass. Just check their post history once in a while - they're trying to push their narrative.
Mephisto40
Member
I know this is a bit of a long shot but is anybody able to help me get past the labyrinth boss, this things been kicking my ass for an hour and a half 
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Good to be back in Yaesha, fighting the Root no less, double dose of nostalgia. Sound design is another area where this game shines and hearing the ambient noises of the jungle really brings the environment to life. Having said that the previous two worlds were more compelling simply because they were completely new. Still, the mythology, characters and lore in Yaesha remain intriguing.
Met a fantastic NPC who
This is one of the many reasons I love this game, it's ability to continue to surprise the player and subvert expectations dozens of hours in. One more note on this NPC, you can give it a ring (that increases relic charges by 2!) you obtained earlier and you will get a unique crossbow weapon in return, choose wisely.
I have mixed feelings about the starting weapons when compared to the uniques you will find throughout your adventure. What I mean specifically is that my literal starting gun is *still* my strongest weapon, all things considered/in most situations. On the one hand it's cool that the gun you started with can take you all the way to the end. On the other it kind of diminishes the obtaining of uniques and the special mods they offer. On the topic of uniques 2 of the ones I crafted have *zero* haptic support, almost like the devs forgot, significantly decreases the joy of using them and jarring since overall the game has excellent DualSense support, maybe they'll patch it.
Both Gunslinger and Alchemist archetypes maxed out and this really is a winning combination. One Alchemist passive fully upgraded adds a whopping 25% to ALL damage, another makes consumable duration times doubled. Experimented with Handler as my secondary and wasn't feeling it. Devs need to increase scrap drops, would love to experiment with other starting guns/unlock other archetypes but I'm always spending available scrap on weapon upgrades, crafting, relic increases etc.
Anyway, back to the jungles. Speaking of which, armed Root enemies present a welcome change in combat engagement. They actively flank, hang from above to ambush, hide behind cover etc, it's good stuff
Met a fantastic NPC who
posed a series of morality questions. Example:
"You're son is tied to a railroad track. You can flip a switch to save his life but that will divert the train to a track where your granddaughter is tied up, killing her instead. Your son asks you to save his daughter (your granddaughter) thereby killing him, what do you?"
Depending on how you answered these questions your reward will differ.
"You're son is tied to a railroad track. You can flip a switch to save his life but that will divert the train to a track where your granddaughter is tied up, killing her instead. Your son asks you to save his daughter (your granddaughter) thereby killing him, what do you?"
Depending on how you answered these questions your reward will differ.
This is one of the many reasons I love this game, it's ability to continue to surprise the player and subvert expectations dozens of hours in. One more note on this NPC, you can give it a ring (that increases relic charges by 2!) you obtained earlier and you will get a unique crossbow weapon in return, choose wisely.
I have mixed feelings about the starting weapons when compared to the uniques you will find throughout your adventure. What I mean specifically is that my literal starting gun is *still* my strongest weapon, all things considered/in most situations. On the one hand it's cool that the gun you started with can take you all the way to the end. On the other it kind of diminishes the obtaining of uniques and the special mods they offer. On the topic of uniques 2 of the ones I crafted have *zero* haptic support, almost like the devs forgot, significantly decreases the joy of using them and jarring since overall the game has excellent DualSense support, maybe they'll patch it.
Both Gunslinger and Alchemist archetypes maxed out and this really is a winning combination. One Alchemist passive fully upgraded adds a whopping 25% to ALL damage, another makes consumable duration times doubled. Experimented with Handler as my secondary and wasn't feeling it. Devs need to increase scrap drops, would love to experiment with other starting guns/unlock other archetypes but I'm always spending available scrap on weapon upgrades, crafting, relic increases etc.
Anyway, back to the jungles. Speaking of which, armed Root enemies present a welcome change in combat engagement. They actively flank, hang from above to ambush, hide behind cover etc, it's good stuff
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winjer
Gold Member
A couple of days ago I had one of the best experiences playing an online game.
I joined a team doing The Lament. Eventually we got to a door with a puzzle. After several minutes trying to open it, I managed to solve that puzzle.
We entered the new area and then it was such an amazing tem work solving puzzles, finding hidden entrances, escaping traps and getting loot.
One moment I was finding a key, the next someone else was finding a secret entrance, then another dodging spinning blades, then another opening doors.
There were no enemies here, just a lot of team work to solve puzzles and get awesome loot.
Yes, this game's levels can be a bit generic. But that happens if you don't engage with the puzzle and exploration part of it.
I joined a team doing The Lament. Eventually we got to a door with a puzzle. After several minutes trying to open it, I managed to solve that puzzle.
We entered the new area and then it was such an amazing tem work solving puzzles, finding hidden entrances, escaping traps and getting loot.
One moment I was finding a key, the next someone else was finding a secret entrance, then another dodging spinning blades, then another opening doors.
There were no enemies here, just a lot of team work to solve puzzles and get awesome loot.
Yes, this game's levels can be a bit generic. But that happens if you don't engage with the puzzle and exploration part of it.
nemiroff
Gold Member
I know this is a bit of a long shot but is anybody able to help me get past the labyrinth boss, this things been kicking my ass for an hour and a half
You could search for a youtube guide, they are often helpful to speed things up.
And if you're on PC and you're absolutely sure this boss is stopping you from either progressing or having fun you could optionally do a WeMod trainer on it. But do yourself a favor and completely uninstall the trainer after!
tomato shrub
Member
How fun is this solo?
winjer
Gold Member
I have been playing it mostly solo. And it's a lot of fun.
Sometimes I join other players game and help out. And also to get different loot or find new stuff.
You can also open your game to friends or to all other players, for difficult bosses. And there are a few puzzles that require a team to do.
GymWolf
Member
You need a companion to open that, i was lucky but the ring is only useful in multyplayer, for solo is useless.
GymWolf
Member
Fuuuuuuck, i probably fucked up the answers and got kinda of a shitty reward with that npcGood to be back in Yaesha, fighting the Root no less, double dose of nostalgia. Sound design is another area where this game shines and hearing the ambient noises of the jungle really brings the environment to life. Having said that the previous two worlds were more compelling simply because they were completely new. Still, the mythology, characters and lore in Yaesha remain intriguing.
Met a fantastic NPC who
posed a series of morality questions. Example:
"You're son is tied to a railroad track. You can flip a switch to save his life but that will divert the train to a track where your granddaughter is tied up, killing her instead. Your son asks you to save his daughter (your granddaughter) thereby killing him, what do you?"
Depending on how you answered these questions your reward will differ.
This is one of the many reasons I love this game, it's ability to continue to surprise the player and subvert expectations dozens of hours in. One more note on this NPC, you can give it a ring (that increases relic charges by 2!) you obtained earlier and you will get a unique crossbow weapon in return, choose wisely.
I have mixed feelings about the starting weapons when compared to the uniques you will find throughout your adventure. What I mean specifically is that my literal starting gun is *still* my strongest weapon, all things considered/in most situations. On the one hand it's cool that the gun you started with can take you all the way to the end. On the other it kind of diminishes the obtaining of uniques and the special mods they offer. On the topic of uniques 2 of the ones I crafted have *zero* haptic support, almost like the devs forgot, significantly decreases the joy of using them and jarring since overall the game has excellent DualSense support, maybe they'll patch it.
Both Gunslinger and Alchemist archetypes maxed out and this really is a winning combination. One Alchemist passive fully upgraded adds a whopping 25% to ALL damage, another makes consumable duration times doubled. Experimented with Handler as my secondary and wasn't feeling it. Devs need to increase scrap drops, would love to experiment with other starting guns/unlock other archetypes but I'm always spending available scrap on weapon upgrades, crafting, relic increases etc.
Anyway, back to the jungles. Speaking of which, armed Root enemies present a welcome change in combat engagement. They actively flank, hang from above to ambush, hide behind cover etc, it's good stuff
For scraps, just break everything in the level and join some people for some coop.
I'm dividing my time half solo and half exploring areas in coop.
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winjer
Gold Member
Fuuuuuuck, i probably fucked up the answers and got kinda of a shitty reward with that npc
For scraps, just break everything in the level and join some people for some coop.
I'm dividing my time half solo and half exploring areas in coop.
There really isn't a bad answer.
You will either get Barkskin trait (avoid violence at all costs) or Bloodstream (kill for the greater good).
Barskin is +1% damage reduction per point, up to +10 DR.
Bloodstream is Grey Health Regeneration by 0.3/s per point, up to 3/s Gray Health Regeneration.
Both are very useful. I got Bloodstream and it's very good to help recover health after getting hit.
But if I had gotten the damage reduction, that would have also been very good.
The hardest part is choosing to give the ring Tear of Kaeula or not.
The ring is very good, as it gives 2 extra Relic uses.
But if we give back the ring, we get the Sorrow Handgun, which is one of the best guns in the game.
Barskin is +1% damage reduction per point, up to +10 DR.
Bloodstream is Grey Health Regeneration by 0.3/s per point, up to 3/s Gray Health Regeneration.
Both are very useful. I got Bloodstream and it's very good to help recover health after getting hit.
But if I had gotten the damage reduction, that would have also been very good.
The hardest part is choosing to give the ring Tear of Kaeula or not.
The ring is very good, as it gives 2 extra Relic uses.
But if we give back the ring, we get the Sorrow Handgun, which is one of the best guns in the game.
winjer
Gold Member
It's similarly boring in basic design. But now they are so densely packed with secrets and puzzles, it makes them much more engaging.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Zero interest in co-op and I'm already breaking things, point still stands, devs should increase scrap drops.
winjer
Gold Member
There is a ring that increases scrap drops by 50%. I used it for a while, but I forget where it dropped.
Ogbert
Member
gunslikewhoa
Member
If you go to The Chimney area in Yaesha, there is basically an endless horde mode at the end of the level as long as you don't kill the tree when you get to the bottom. You can farm pretty quickly there.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Incorrect. 95% of the time it's a smooth, rock solid 60fps on Balanced Mode. Performance mode is known to have issues, maybe you're playing on that. The 5% of the time there are dips are in areas like The Labyrinth with all those rocks flying around in the background, that's it. Again, this is solo.
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I've done that twice and never thought to try that, does the roof stop even if you don't break the crystal?
Ogbert
Member
Nah.
It’s choppy as soon as there are any sorts of effect. Fire in the butcher’s quarter or, as you suggest, anything in the Labyrinth. It’s nowhere near a rock solid 60.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Time to buy a new TV or see a neurologist
Ogbert
Member
Just go checkout the DF breakdown.Time to buy a new TV or see a neurologist
Certain areas drop down to 50fps. Other heavy areas can go down to 30.
And the performance setting is broken, all over the shop.
Game is perfectly playable, but nowhere near a 'rock solid 60fps'.
Ogbert
Member
Yes.
Much more enjoyable. More lively. More stuff to do. More guns to find.
Really like the adventure mode where you can just mooch around and grind for materials/loot.
R6Rider
Gold Member
Nah I agree with him.
Been playing on balanced mode from the start and there are quiet a few dropped frames.
It's very noticeable when playing co-op and picking up loot. Haven't played much solo, but it's not as bad there.
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TheDarkPhantom
Member
Again, I'm playing 100% solo, that's all I can speak on and all I'm speaking on, nothing more to say.
Ogbert
Member
One of the things that ACG said in his review is that it's entirely possible for people to have different experiences of the game due to the randomised nature of levels (especially in the first couple of weeks).
I really like the game. I'm enjoying it but hand on heart, I spent a good ten minutes yesterday changing between balanced and performance, to see which held framerate better (the former does). In the Butchers Quarter, the game was definitely chugging along in the high 40s. Lots of fire effects and mobs during the mini-boss.
I'm sure they will be able to patch it.
simpatico
Member
Really tempting. Tough because I consider the original one of my worst full price burns. (not that it's horrible or even bad, just based on the number of hours I got out of it)
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kittoo
Cretinously credulous
Just finished it solo. Loved it (except one boss fight). It's not all randomly generated. Maybe half areas have that element, though i didnt really realize or care. Still, absolutely loved the castle and bloodborne-esque areas. Pick the handlers class and the dog kinda becomes your co-op partner anyway lol.