So I disabled a lot of the hud and the game feels more like a real rpg than some Ubisoft "follow the dots to the next point of interest" shit-fest. I also disabled question marks on the large map.
It's better. I just wish there was a compass somewhere, even if it only showed north... even if it was only visible in detective mode. It does get annoying having to check the map for a heading all the time. I've been trying to navigate using the sun and moon, and it works okay, but I'd rather a compass somewhere.
Auto-centering camera is still pissing me the fuck off. Like every two seconds. God I hate this shit. It's the worst on the horse (because it kicks in so fast), but annoying everywhere.
And really... why does this game try so hard to literally take the reins from you? Is it that fucking hard to control a horse that we need the game to do it for us? This is not a "casual" game. It's full of hardcore mechanics, why then this automated bullshit? I'm trying to take the horse a few feet off the path and it keeps trying to force it back on the damn path, And constantly resetting my camera.
Jesus christ devs, what the fuck.
Also, fuck archers. There's no goddamned way to block or avoid their attacks unless you rush into battle so this asshole will pull his weapons and you can block the arrows (assuming you have the skill equipped). And btw, arrows go through trees and environmental objects and still hit you. Nice. :/
The combat is pretty cool in the game, but it becomes shitty in areas with a lot of obstacles. And suddenly when you're in combat White Wolf can no longer clamber over a small wall, or jump, or anything remotely useful for navigating these obstacles. But still, the combat has its highs. And they are pretty high.
This game is at its very lowest when the devs try to drive for you. No thanks, please let me drive? You trust me with this convoluted fucking mess of an inventory but not to steer my horse? Okay...
