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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Finished. Final boss was a pain in the absolute jacksy, definitely needs a lot of failures to learn his attacks. The grass doesn't help being able to see what attack is coming, nor does his irregular attack patterns.

    I was mostly just trying to learn the fight and save sugars/confetti/rice until I was properly ready to take him on, but last fight just went my way enough that aside from the gourds, I only popped a sugar for the last few hits.

    Really enjoyed the game overall. Still have issues with it, one thing that grated me towards the end was consumables. Rarely ended up using sugars and half the stuff because it's too easy to die and lose them. Still not sure what half the things do. Maybe in further playthroughs when you don't need as much money for upgrades you can be a bit more carefree with them because you can buy more.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Barrelling through NG+ as I've nothing else to play before TLOU2. Not sure if I'll go for the platinum as it might require a bit of grinding for all skills/upgrades, but as much as I enjoyed the stealth and exploration of the first playthrough, goddamn I'm enjoying smashing everything second time around. Still have to take care due to the damage they can do, but it's so satisfying knocking the unholy crap out of everyone. Taking down almost all bosses first time round, plenty of tools to use throughout, and more importantly, kicking the sh*t out of Seven Spears without any hassle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭skerry


    Kind of sickened I didn't pick this up when Base had it for 25 euro a while back. Been stalking this thread for a while and I'm intrigued by the game. Loved Bloodborne but its the only Souls game I've finished. Tempted to pick it up digitally for 45 on Xbox but hard copy seems much cheaper.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    If you are in no rush pick up the hard copy, it's excellent.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Think I'm done with the game at this stage. Got most of the way through ng+ (only really final boss and demon of hatred left), but even if I manipulated save file to get the last two endings (already did it to get Shura ending) and got the last few materials for upgrades, I'd have one trophy left over for the platinum. And the grinding it'd take for all those skill points... nah mate. Thats where I check out. TLOU2 is out tomorrow.

    Overall though, a really fantastic game. Enjoyed it immensely once I got maybe halfway through and it really started clicking for me. It can be incredibly cheap and frustrating at times, but when you're in a decent flow against a tough boss and it's all going well, it's something else.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    Penn wrote: »
    Think I'm done with the game at this stage. Got most of the way through ng+ (only really final boss and demon of hatred left), but even if I manipulated save file to get the last two endings (already did it to get Shura ending) and got the last few materials for upgrades, I'd have one trophy left over for the platinum. And the grinding it'd take for all those skill points... nah mate. Thats where I check out. TLOU2 is out tomorrow.

    Overall though, a really fantastic game. Enjoyed it immensely once I got maybe halfway through and it really started clicking for me. It can be incredibly cheap and frustrating at times, but when you're in a decent flow against a tough boss and it's all going well, it's something else.

    I found myself going back to it after a while the same way I do with other Souls games. Not sure why but I just like playing through them. Didn't finish Sekiro, got to the end, got pissed off with the boss and left it for a week or two. Worst thing is when I went back to it I was terrible at it so started again :pac:

    Started downloading TLOU2 last night but have work today but I am working from home .....hmmm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


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    The official guide is reduced on Amazon for anyone who likes collecting them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭skerry


    Finally picked this up there yesterday. Just hit first mini boss there and took several efforts to beat him. Parry mechanic is satisfying but hard to pull off sometimes and not sure if I can parry those attacks with the red symbol over the guys head or if I just have to get the hell out of the way. Have Mikiri Counter unlocked but not sure if I'm doing it right. Big change from Dark Souls and BB style of play.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    skerry wrote: »
    Finally picked this up there yesterday. Just hit first mini boss there and took several efforts to beat him. Parry mechanic is satisfying but hard to pull off sometimes and not sure if I can parry those attacks with the red symbol over the guys head or if I just have to get the hell out of the way. Have Mikiri Counter unlocked but not sure if I'm doing it right. Big change from Dark Souls and BB style of play.

    The attacks with the red symbol fall into three categories: a sweep attack, a thrust attack and a grab attack.

    Sweeps have to be jumped. Theres a skill that means when you jump over a sweep you can do another jump off the enemies head and do decent posture damage to them, or you can at least just jump out of the way to avoid the attack. For sweeps, the enemy will usually pull their weapon to one side when the symbol appears because they're going to sweep from one side to the other.

    Thrust attacks have to be Mikiri countered. They'll pull their weapon in close to their body before thrusting because they're going to thrust forward. Definitely worth practicing with Hanbei at the Dilapidated Temple. Does huge posture damage. Thrusts can technically be blocked, but it'll do huge damage to your posture and means you miss a counterattack.

    Grabs have to be dodged. Mostly used by beast or monster type enemies (but some human and boss enemies use them too). Enemy will either arch back, put their arms out to the side or put their weapon away or similar before grabbing. Its the most fickle though imo. Enemy tracking and wide grab radius means just try get out of their reach however possible (jumping wont help).

    It takes getting used to, but even with new enemy types you start to learn how to recognise what type of Kanji attack they're about to use, and how to avoid/counter.

    I've actually just gone back to playing Sekiro after finishing TLOU2. Such a great game. Going to just push through for the platinum with another playthrough (or part of). Enjoy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭skerry


    Penn wrote: »
    The attacks with the red symbol fall into three categories: a sweep attack, a thrust attack and a grab attack.

    Sweeps have to be jumped. Theres a skill that means when you jump over a sweep you can do another jump off the enemies head and do decent posture damage to them, or you can at least just jump out of the way to avoid the attack. For sweeps, the enemy will usually pull their weapon to one side when the symbol appears because they're going to sweep from one side to the other.

    Thrust attacks have to be Mikiri countered. They'll pull their weapon in close to their body before thrusting because they're going to thrust forward. Definitely worth practicing with Hanbei at the Dilapidated Temple. Does huge posture damage. Thrusts can technically be blocked, but it'll do huge damage to your posture and means you miss a counterattack.

    Grabs have to be dodged. Mostly used by beast or monster type enemies (but some human and boss enemies use them too). Enemy will either arch back, put their arms out to the side or put their weapon away or similar before grabbing. Its the most fickle though imo. Enemy tracking and wide grab radius means just try get out of their reach however possible (jumping wont help).

    It takes getting used to, but even with new enemy types you start to learn how to recognise what type of Kanji attack they're about to use, and how to avoid/counter.

    I've actually just gone back to playing Sekiro after finishing TLOU2. Such a great game. Going to just push through for the platinum with another playthrough (or part of). Enjoy!


    Thanks for the advice, I'll have to pay a bit more attention and look out for those enemy tells so. I practiced some of the jump, counters and that with Hanbei alright, different story when there's a crazy samurai bearing down on me though.

    I've pretty much just been working around the very first area to get used to the combat as much as I can and get enough XP for Mikiri Counter, not sure what ability would be most useful to get next though.

    Was actually the second miniboss I had a bit of trouble with (General Naomori Kawarada). Died to him enough times for the whole Dragonrot thing to come into the picture. I presume the Dragonrot thing is unavoidable, or is there a way to manage it (can find out for myself is spoiler territory). I'd imagine there's a pretty low chance of getting through the first few bosses without Dragonrot taking effect.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    skerry wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice, I'll have to pay a bit more attention and look out for those enemy tells so. I practiced some of the jump, counters and that with Hanbei alright, different story when there's a crazy samurai bearing down on me though.

    I've pretty much just been working around the very first area to get used to the combat as much as I can and get enough XP for Mikiri Counter, not sure what ability would be most useful to get next though.

    Was actually the second miniboss I had a bit of trouble with (General Naomori Kawarada). Died to him enough times for the whole Dragonrot thing to come into the picture. I presume the Dragonrot thing is unavoidable, or is there a way to manage it (can find out for myself is spoiler territory). I'd imagine there's a pretty low chance of getting through the first few bosses without Dragonrot taking effect.

    Yeah you can get rid of Dragonrot. After you beat that General, go back to Dilapidated Temple and speak with Emma (don't worry, boss/mini-boss enemies won't respawn like other enemies do). She'll tell you how to cure it.

    It's not a hugely serious thing, the biggest downside is less chance of Unseen aid (where you don't lose XP and money when you die). But it'll also stop any progression on side missions or merchants depending on what NPC has dragonrot, so it is best to cure it when you have the chance. It requires a consumable item to cure it, so I'd advise that whenever it happens in future, wait until you defeat whatever boss is repeatedly killing you before curing it, just in case you die more times to him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭skerry


    Penn wrote: »
    Yeah you can get rid of Dragonrot. After you beat that General, go back to Dilapidated Temple and speak with Emma (don't worry, boss/mini-boss enemies won't respawn like other enemies do). She'll tell you how to cure it.

    It's not a hugely serious thing, the biggest downside is less chance of Unseen aid (where you don't lose XP and money when you die). But it'll also stop any progression on side missions or merchants depending on what NPC has dragonrot, so it is best to cure it when you have the chance. It requires a consumable item to cure it, so I'd advise that whenever it happens in future, wait until you defeat whatever boss is repeatedly killing you before curing it, just in case you die more times to him.


    Pretty sure I returned to Emma after getting it cos I had a Gourd Seed from the boss to use but don't think she knew what to do to cure it yet. I'm sure it will be revealed as I progress. I had heard of it before I got the game and was worried it would be some game breaking thing if it got out of hand. Looking forward to getting stuck back in again now this evening. Presume it's advisable to not take on every enemy you come across. That was a mistake I made starting out in Bloodborne, I felt the need to kill every enemy and it just got frustrating, sometime its better just to scoot past them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    skerry wrote: »
    Pretty sure I returned to Emma after getting it cos I had a Gourd Seed from the boss to use but don't think she knew what to do to cure it yet. I'm sure it will be revealed as I progress. I had heard of it before I got the game and was worried it would be some game breaking thing if it got out of hand. Looking forward to getting stuck back in again now this evening. Presume it's advisable to not take on every enemy you come across. That was a mistake I made starting out in Bloodborne, I felt the need to kill every enemy and it just got frustrating, sometime its better just to scoot past them.

    When it said about the dragonrot, it likely said which NPC was affected by it. I think you have to go to them to get a blood sample for it, then bring it back to Emma. I think the first NPC that had it for me though was the old woman in the area past that General.

    Just Googled it, you need another NPC to get it (other than the Sculptor) before you can cure it. Then you need a blood sample from them. So I guess just belt on until that happens.

    Edit: Also forgot to say, you only need to do this for the first time. You don't need blood samples from them after that. Once Emma makes the cure, you just need one of the consumables and you can cure Dragonrot from any sculptors idol.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭Asus X540L


    What do you guys make of this similar looking game from Sucker Punch about to be released?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Asus X540L wrote: »
    What do you guys make of this similar looking game from Sucker Punch about to be released?

    It looks bland to be honest and combat looks tame in comparison.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,724 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Given Sucker Punch’s record, I’m not really interested at all tbh. Setting might be broadly similar, but would be surprised if the design was anywhere near the same.

    Always open to pleasant surprises, but would take some very, very positive feedback to sway me towards it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Asus X540L wrote: »
    What do you guys make of this similar looking game from Sucker Punch about to be released?

    The setting is somewhat similar, but I think gameplay, tone and so much else will be so different it'll be hard to properly compare the two. I'd say it'll end up being more comparable to Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Sekiro.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,917 ✭✭✭nix


    I reckon its going to be pretty much Assassins creed Japan, with a different name.. Heres hoping the voice acting and story is much better, otherwise it will get old fast like AC games do..


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,497 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    What will it take for this to ever become discounted!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    noodler wrote: »
    What will it take for this to ever become discounted!

    Considering the free update is coming in the next week as well as a game of the year edition (which simply comes with the free update as there's been no other dlc), I don't think it'll be discounted again until maybe Xmas. It was down to 45 a few months ago on PS4 but I missed out on that myself and paid full price.

    Its worth full price though. I was happy to pay it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,917 ✭✭✭nix


    If theres any game to pay full price for, its Sekiro :pac:


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    Best dark souls game by miles imo


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    Down to 39 on steam


  • Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭SomeSayKos


    Best dark souls game by miles imo
    Definitely my favourite. I've finished it more times than any other souls game.


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  • Moderators Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Azza


    The game was updated on the 29th of last month and added new content.

    3 costumes, a new combat art ,Reflections/Gauntlets of Strength game mode and a feature called Remnants.

    One of the costumes is unlocked by beating the game, the other two are rewards in the Gauntlet of Strength mode.

    Gauntlets of Strength is basically a boss rush mode. There is 3 different gauntlet paths where you fight a certain number of select bosses. Each path ends with a fight against an enhanced version of one of 3 different bosses, known as the Inner version. These Inner bosses get new moves and are generally more aggressive.

    Each has its own reward for winning. One of them unlocks a new combat art the the other two will unlock costumes. Beating all three path unlocks the a 4th Gauntlet where you have to beat ever boss in the game including the 3 new Inner bosses, a total of 17 bosses. There is no reward for that, its just there for the challenge.

    Reflections of Strength allow you to fight any boss you have already beaten. You can use this mode to practice any bosses you find tough.

    Remnants is basically a Dark Souls message system from other peoples games. You can leave or see 30 second recordings of the the game. You can also rate the replays. If someone positively rates your Remnant you can use it as a free heal up spot.

    Anyway I've gone through the first 3 Gauntlets and unlocked everything. Took me a while to get the hang of it, as I haven't played in months. The new Inner Genichiro boss was by far the toughest but he's pretty much free to me now. Your able to rest between every fight, so its not bad as you will always go into a fight fully stocked. There is only one or two boss fights I will need to practice before I'll attempt to beat all the bosses in the final gauntlet.

    Anyway its a free update, and a good excuse to go back to such a brilliant game. I recommend it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Azza wrote: »
    The game was updated on the 29th of last month and added new content.

    3 costumes, a new combat art ,Reflections/Gauntlets of Strength game mode and a feature called Remnants.

    One of the costumes is unlocked by beating the game, the other two are rewards in the Gauntlet of Strength mode.

    Gauntlets of Strength is basically a boss rush mode. There is 3 different gauntlet paths where you fight a certain number of select bosses. Each path ends with a fight against an enhanced version of one of 3 different bosses, known as the Inner version. These Inner bosses get new moves and are generally more aggressive.

    Each has its own reward for winning. One of them unlocks a new combat art the the other two will unlock costumes. Beating all three path unlocks the a 4th Gauntlet where you have to beat ever boss in the game including the 3 new Inner bosses, a total of 17 bosses. There is no reward for that, its just there for the challenge.

    Reflections of Strength allow you to fight any boss you have already beaten. You can use this mode to practice any bosses you find tough.

    Remnants is basically a Dark Souls message system from other peoples games. You can leave or see 30 second recordings of the the game. You can also rate the replays. If someone positively rates your Remnant you can use it as a free heal up spot.

    Anyway I've gone through the first 3 Gauntlets and unlocked everything. Took me a while to get the hang of it, as I haven't played in months. The new Inner Genichiro boss was by far the toughest but he's pretty much free to me now. Your able to rest between every fight, so its not bad as you will always go into a fight fully stocked. There is only one or two boss fights I will need to practice before I'll attempt to beat all the bosses in the final gauntlet.

    Anyway its a free update, and a good excuse to go back to such a brilliant game. I recommend it.

    And now the game runs better on the new consoles so a perfect time to get into the game again.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Gotten back into this big time. I found the game quite difficult until I reached Genchiro who was a big hurdle to get over. However my struggle with Genchiro has made me learn how the game really works and understand it and I'm flying through the game now. All the bosses afterwards so far have been minor road blocks taking less than 10 tries to beat. I've since finished up the three side areas (sunken valley, Senpou and the depths) and making my way back to Ashina Castle where things are kicking off again.

    From games really just put to shame triple A games. There's nothing like the exhilaration of overcoming a boss in those games.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭beans


    I have an xbox controller on order, so I can replay this without a keyboard and mouse :/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Gotten back into this big time. I found the game quite difficult until I reached Genchiro who was a big hurdle to get over. However my struggle with Genchiro has made me learn how the game really works and understand it and I'm flying through the game now. All the bosses afterwards so far have been minor road blocks taking less than 10 tries to beat. I've since finished up the three side areas (sunken valley, Senpou and the depths) and making my way back to Ashina Castle where things are kicking off again.

    From games really just put to shame triple A games. There's nothing like the exhilaration of overcoming a boss in those games.

    Yeah Genichiro was really when the combat completely clicked for me. The best boss fights are still yet to come though and they'll still push you to the limits. Enjoy :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Mr.Fantastic


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Gotten back into this big time. I found the game quite difficult until I reached Genchiro who was a big hurdle to get over. However my struggle with Genchiro has made me learn how the game really works and understand it and I'm flying through the game now. All the bosses afterwards so far have been minor road blocks taking less than 10 tries to beat. I've since finished up the three side areas (sunken valley, Senpou and the depths) and making my way back to Ashina Castle where things are kicking off again.

    From games really just put to shame triple A games. There's nothing like the exhilaration of overcoming a boss in those games.

    I felt the same, felt Genchiro was the first truly difficult bit of the game, took me around 50 tries the first time and jesus the first time I reached the second stage didn't know what to do.

    Great game though , beat it twice which is rare for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    I saw a price drop alert for this yesterday (xbox) and I'm tempted - never played a souls game. I just don't have the time to put into it. Will it be wasted on a casual like me?


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    theteal wrote: »
    I saw a price drop alert for this yesterday (xbox) and I'm tempted - never played a souls game. I just don't have the time to put into it. Will it be wasted on a casual like me?

    If you have 120 hours to waste on junk like Red Dead 2 or assassin's creed you have the 40 hours to sink into a Souls game. Give it a go at least. And if you feel you aren't good enough to finish it just remember we all felt like that.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,724 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Personally I think Sekiro is the hardest of the games, so I’d not necessarily recommend it as the first one. Demon’s Souls is the most manageable if you can access that on PS3 or PS5. But I’d suggest Dark Souls is a little more forgiving than Sekiro if you’re taking your first steps.

    Sekiro is definitely more action-y than the others, though, so there are fewer RPG elements if you want to dive straight in. It just doesn’t have lifelines such as co-op to help flatten the difficulty curve. Makes it purer and more rewarding in many ways, but there’s definitely a few big difficulty spikes for most players compared to the other Souls games.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭blockfighter


    Personally I think Sekiro is the hardest of the games, so I’d not necessarily recommend it as the first one. Demon’s Souls is the most manageable if you can access that on PS3 or PS5. But I’d suggest Dark Souls is a little more forgiving than Sekiro if you’re taking your first steps.

    Sekiro is definitely more action-y than the others, though, so there are fewer RPG elements if you want to dive straight in. It just doesn’t have lifelines such as co-op to help flatten the difficulty curve. Makes it purer and more rewarding in many ways, but there’s definitely a few big difficulty spikes for most players compared to the other Souls games.


    Is there an option to drop down the difficulty level if it gets too tough? I've never played a souls game but nearly picked up this game when it was onsale at christmas.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Is there an option to drop down the difficulty level if it gets too tough? I've never played a souls game but nearly picked up this game when it was onsale at christmas.

    Nope.

    But there is a bell you can ring to make it harder! And there's a high level mini boos protecting it in the early game. Have fun with that if you want a challenge.

    The game is perfectly manageable just it expects you to learn to overcome the obstacles and won't offer the player an easy way out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Nope.

    But there is a bell you can ring to make it harder! And there's a high level mini boos protecting it in the early game. Have fun with that if you want a challenge.

    The game is perfectly manageable just it expects you to learn to overcome the obstacles and won't offer the player an easy way out.

    That's what makes Genichiro such a tough fight. No matter how you've been getting through the game up to the point, whether it be cheesing bosses, stealth, or just taking potshots and retreating, that fight forces you to adapt to the posture system and won't let you past until you do. But once you do, no fight or group of enemies feels insurmountable. It'll still be tough and challenging with some bosses who'll punish any small mistake, but those instincts you develop by fighting Genichiro carry you through the majority of the rest of the game.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,226 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Is there an option to drop down the difficulty level if it gets too tough? I've never played a souls game but nearly picked up this game when it was onsale at christmas.

    It was my first FromSoftware game, so it was definitely a shock to the senses, and the first few hours were tough as hell, especially when you come across one or two mini-bosses who smash you every time. But once it starts to click, the majority of the game can actually be quite easy. Some tough bosses and enemies, but like I said, none of it feels insurmountable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭skerry


    Thats what I enjoy about Souls games, they have systems in the game and you absolutely have to use them or you will perish. Not a huge amount into Sekiro yet but I have played a decent amount of the other games and if you aren't taking advantage of the opportunities to get stronger or learn the mechanics that the game provides your gonna have a hard time.

    In contrast, I'm playing a bit of AC Valhalla which is a series I usually avoid, just for some mindless wandering around a map. There are upgrade trees and other systems in there that all look nice but the game never forces you to use them. I can gain 20 or so upgrade points and not use them and still breeze through raids which makes a lot of it redundant if they game never forces you to use the systems.

    Another game that does this well is Divinity 2, everytime I gain a level in that I level up immediately or else I'll struggle in next area.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    If you have 120 hours to waste on junk like Red Dead 2 or assassin's creed you have the 40 hours to sink into a Souls game. Give it a go at least. And if you feel you aren't good enough to finish it just remember we all felt like that.

    Hard no.

    Yeah I think I'll look out for it after I pick up the new xbox in a couple of months. I'm taking over the room out the back of the house so hopefully I'll be left alone to play some games (one can dream!)


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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    It's funny seeing just how far your skills have come in this game. The area I'm in now is filled with sub bosses from the early game that gave me hours of trouble. I'm totally decimating everything now and they can barely touch me. Got up to Owl before bed and while he did beat me I was saying thinking to myself, yeah I can take this guy pretty handily. That's a stark contrast to my fight with Genchiro!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,904 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    I'm disappointed with myself that I haven't played this yet but I am looking forward to eventually giving it a go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,534 ✭✭✭Dave0301


    I would say that the boss fights in this are among the toughest in the series in my opinion.

    Very rewarding though.


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    Tempted to give this another shot. There was a whole area I missed due to making a particular choice.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭blockfighter


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Nope.

    But there is a bell you can ring to make it harder! And there's a high level mini boos protecting it in the early game. Have fun with that if you want a challenge.

    The game is perfectly manageable just it expects you to learn to overcome the obstacles and won't offer the player an easy way out.

    I'm playing a game at the moment which I'm almost finished and will be looking for a big game to take its place when I do. Don't think I'm ready to give cyberpunk another go just yet until it's patched. This might be the front runner.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Well it's one of the best games I've ever played.


  • Moderators Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Azza


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Well it's one of the best games I've ever played.

    Nah...not enough of plot is explained by Nano machines!


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Azza wrote: »
    Nah...not enough of plot is explained by Nano machines!

    If the last boss isn't the Vice President then it's only a 7/10.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,497 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Well it's one of the best games I've ever played.

    Sekiro or Cyberpunk?


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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,844 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Sekiro. Not touched cyberpunk


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