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Too Human Official Thread of Hack-n-Loot
- Thread starter Danthrax
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As I stated in the same post you quoted, yes, I have completed the game as Champion.
I dodgeroll/jump past the melee crowds and take out the ranged attackers first before finishing off the melees. I do some juggling, not a whole lot. I tend to alternate between weapons depending on the situation -- lobbing grenades to break up crowds a bit, using laser cannons on larger solo mini-bosses (e.g. those flying tubs of lard in the final dungeon), using blunt weapons against undead, using ranged attacks on kamikaze enemies, etc. I use Ruiners often and as appropriate. So, I have the strategies and controls down.
Honestly the only real deathfest for me was the final dungeon. I'm not sure why. I just kept getting overwhelmed. Also, I wasn't level 40, only upper 20s, so that was probably a factor.
The game is just so poorly made. Glitchy, awkward, laggy. I thought it would be decent in spite of the issues I noticed in the demo, but apparently not.
Go go macho swagger.
As stated in my post, I'm reviewing it for the site where I work. I got the copy straight from MS's PR people. I'm obligated to finish it and post the review, and that includes giving the other classes a chance in case they offer redeeming value for the game.
Also, I'm not a guy. Note my username.
In before "lol there are no girls on the internet" and "girls can't play games."
SlasherJPC
Banned
Alethea said:
Well hey thats a good enough reason to play the other classes then. At least your being thorough. Good job.
Sorry, I never know who is a guy or girl on here. I just know your a poster.
Cornballer
Member
Stay back and spam long distance fierce attacks until you thin the mob out a bit. That's what worked for me as a lvl 35ish Champion. I'd only get into trouble if I tried to wade into a large group.Alethea said:
slasher_thrasher21 said:Well hey thats a good enough reason to play the other classes then. At least your being thorough. Good job.
Sorry, I never know who is a guy or girl on here. I just know your a poster.
Heh. No big, I just hate how people assume I'm a guy just because I play games.
And yeah, I try to be thorough with games like this. I feel like I owe it to the players and the developers alike.
Yeah, I did that a lot, only with ranged weapons. Too bad the game is a lousy shooter too. :lol
Cornballer
Member
I put some more points into distance on my fierce attack and used that. It's a lot more damage and range plus it knocks down people that are trying to shoot you which takes some pressure off. It was much more effective for me than using my pistols.Alethea said:
Stantron
Member
If you time it correctly, you can actually roll in-between a Troll's legs. After multiple attempts I was only able to do it twice so maybe there is a pattern that I haven't discovered yet.
Having a co-op buddy with Aggro definitely helps taking out Trolls too. They will basically ignore you, allowing you to easily flank and mount their backs.
Having a co-op buddy with Aggro definitely helps taking out Trolls too. They will basically ignore you, allowing you to easily flank and mount their backs.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Game finally arrived(along with Circle of Doom). Gonna wrap up what I have left of Castle Crashers and get to looting.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Alethea said:
Have you put in any time with co-op yet either?
PepsimanVsJoe said:
Man I remember playing Circle of Doom. I had some good times with that game in co-op.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Glix said:
Perhaps a bit of an exaggeration you think?
I have my Champion up to level 43 now, and was replaying the Ice Forest last night, and ran into a string of deaths thanks to the fact that attrition had pulled my health way down, and I wasn't getting any health orb drops. Came across one of the Dark Elf/Drider things that was shooting it's bow at me, and was hitting me for more than 1400 points of damage with it's area attack when it slams on to the floor. I was already close to death anyway, and fighting it, along with three or four gobs, at the same time, and I was killed quite easily. Respawned, but had no major attacks at my disposal thanks to death and cool down periods, and trapped in a narrow corridor, there wasn't much I could do. Died six or eight times in a row trying to get past the Drider. Two hits from that floor slam took me out. I'm also pretty solid with the strategies and attacks, just circumstances worked against me.
funkmastergeneral
Banned
just hit 50 and am now farming HoH over and over. Got the tier 3 charm that makes the pool of acid, now I just need to kill 80 leaders. Hopefully I can get some co-op in this weekend as well
If she doesn't like it, she doesn't like it. Different strokes and all. The game absolutely has faults. I guess your tolerance level over certain faulty aspects really is a personal thing. That seems to be one of the reasons why the game is so divisive.
As for me, obviously, I'm enjoying myself despite the problems. Don't get me wrong, there are moments when I despise some things, but my overall enjoyment level is pretty high right now and I just finished the World Serpent level.
What wasn't so awesome was beating the level late last night and then accidentally salvaging the plans for an orange shield/hammer combo that was just what I needed. That put a damper on an otherwise fun play session where I collected 4 orange armor plans. I refuse to buy from Tyr and the armor shop during my first play through. I find that less fun than getting a drop yourself. Now, come the second time through, I'll probably buy a few things if the opportunity arises. I did the same thing with WoW in the earlier levels as well. Just my personal preference.
As for me, obviously, I'm enjoying myself despite the problems. Don't get me wrong, there are moments when I despise some things, but my overall enjoyment level is pretty high right now and I just finished the World Serpent level.
What wasn't so awesome was beating the level late last night and then accidentally salvaging the plans for an orange shield/hammer combo that was just what I needed. That put a damper on an otherwise fun play session where I collected 4 orange armor plans. I refuse to buy from Tyr and the armor shop during my first play through. I find that less fun than getting a drop yourself. Now, come the second time through, I'll probably buy a few things if the opportunity arises. I did the same thing with WoW in the earlier levels as well. Just my personal preference.
Opus Angelorum
Member
I've got tomorrow off work, would anyone like to be my Too Human lover?
GT : Aranathos
GT : Aranathos
As much as I love this game (and I really do love it), its bugs are maddening.
It has gotten to the point where I avoid challenge rooms because I'm afraid I won't be able to exit if I die. One time I died and respawned inside the arena, continued the challenge, actually got the loot, and then couldn't exit. Had to go to Aesir and come back quite a long distance from where I left off.
UGH........
It has gotten to the point where I avoid challenge rooms because I'm afraid I won't be able to exit if I die. One time I died and respawned inside the arena, continued the challenge, actually got the loot, and then couldn't exit. Had to go to Aesir and come back quite a long distance from where I left off.
UGH........
Alethea said:
Correction: people assume you're a guy because you're on the Internet. =P
Xenon said:
You know, I think you're right. Most of these reviewers seem to play the game begrudgingly, which I suppose comes with the job of reviewing games all the time. Maybe people who bought the game are more forgiving of faults because they paid money, who knows.
yeah, I just did the same. I need me some reds! I only got 2 so far.Jtyettis said:Yea maxed at 15%. I actually had to spread that out on different armor pieces until last night when I got 1 Epic Rune with +15% loot drop chance on itself.
also, trick those damn charms. They hate me, since I only seem to get level 1's. I give up :lol
Level 42 Champion now. Good times.
I've put in over 50 hours in this game between my 5 characters and I just now realized how to use the runes and charms properly. I would have really liked to know these things 50 or so hours ago. The charms effects are incredible, they have made the game so much easier.
But seriously, did I miss some huge tutorials telling me about how to use the runes in the charms and then use level 1 charms in level 2 charms etc???
I've put in over 50 hours in this game between my 5 characters and I just now realized how to use the runes and charms properly. I would have really liked to know these things 50 or so hours ago. The charms effects are incredible, they have made the game so much easier.
But seriously, did I miss some huge tutorials telling me about how to use the runes in the charms and then use level 1 charms in level 2 charms etc???
Cornballer
Member
There's info strewn through the game, but I don't know if it's centralized anywhere. There are info screens in Aesir and you receive brief explanation screens while you're playing towards the beginning. Would've been nice to have an on-the-go encyclopedia like Mass Effect, though.Truelize said:
SlasherJPC
Banned
Cornballer said:
Hey Cornballer. I still never see you online much, only for a few minutes and then bam gone. Been busy? I got my champion to level 47 now so I'm looking to get him to 50.
Cornballer
Member
Been Crashing Castles.slasher_thrasher21 said:
I might be on tonight, though I need to take care of a few things first.SlasherJPC
Banned
Cornballer said:Been Crashing Castles.
Cool, perhaps we can get some Too Human going. Then Castle Crasher as well?
Between these two games, I'm like in hack and slash heaven!
fistwell_old
Member
Yeah, same stuff here. Mid-40's berserker, armor around 1400, one hit takes out 2/3rds of my health.Kung Fu Jedi said:
Stantron
Member
That sounds like the same epic charm I have. It's pretty bad-ass. Once you get the pool to spawn it's like an auto death sentence for mobs that rush towards it.funkmastergeneral said:
I've also completed another one that makes enemies smolder, which drains their life over time. It doesn't have any nice special effect, but it is effective.
Philthy
Member
Alethea said:
Wait.. what? The juggling is the primary playstyle of the Champion. Everything should be up in the air as much as possible with this class. It's like playing a Sorcerer in Diablo and ignore the spells.
Alethea said:
I've put over 35 hours into the game so far. Not a single glitch, no lag, no bugs, nothing. Are you sure it's not your 360 dying? Wait, well, I had one bug second playthrough with Grendel. I got stuck in his hands. Sorry.
I also clocked the Valkyrie scene in at 12 seconds.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Grecco said:
I've seen a few glitches here and there but nothing that would ruin or make me call the game a glitch fest. Plus most of the glitches I've seen have been visual and really not affected my gameplay.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Fistwell said:
Yep! At first I thought my armor must have been completely destroyed, but nothing was flashing red. Checked my condition and it was all fine. That bastard just deals out major damage, and it can be a bitch to take 'em down when you have other mobs on you.
Philthy said:
I had this glitch last night where I fell inside the level. I was still running around and at the right hieght so I was able to jump back out of it again, too funny. I've also had the glitch at the end of the level after fighting the last boss the door doesn't open for my coop dude.
Damn. I haven't gotten any Epic armor yet. Gotta start spamming HoH.QVT said:
QVT said:
Pic from the link:
Siiiiiiiick.
Anyway I've done nothing but play this game with one of my friends since the day it came out. Game has some definite issues, but I've been a bit too lazy to put all my thoughts together in a coherent post, probably this weekend.
trying to level my commando to 50. his only 35. the gameplay is fun but theres not enough variations in the levels and they could have done so much more with it. still i enjoy it but don't think i can grind it up to 50 or try to farm for red drops :lol
commandos are awesome fun.. nade spamming ftw, might give the champion a go. overall i perfer human side better, cyber doesn't seem as nimble or quick.
commandos are awesome fun.. nade spamming ftw, might give the champion a go. overall i perfer human side better, cyber doesn't seem as nimble or quick.