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Post by Frog on Aug 20, 2024 5:53:34 GMT
128gb install, 118gb download.
Well, at least I can get it installed this morning š. Probably going to be done just as I have to make breakfast and get ready.
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Post by Frog on Aug 20, 2024 6:58:06 GMT
First impressions shiny.
Got as far as doing the intro fight which was fun and the sequence just after.
Need to fiddle with some post processing effects to turn them off as I hate all that shit.
Hit 1.4 million players on steam last night which is absolutely crazy numbers.
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Post by JonFE on Aug 20, 2024 7:07:44 GMT
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Post by Tuffty on Aug 20, 2024 7:10:28 GMT
What's funny are the grifters claiming this as a victory for their side as the games not woke apparently.
Now the #4 highest player count of all time
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 20, 2024 7:42:04 GMT
That was a surprisingly informative review for EG. |
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Post by JonFE on Aug 20, 2024 7:58:47 GMT
TBH, I enjoy reading EG reviews nowadays, regardless of whether I agree with them or not.
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Post by addyb on Aug 20, 2024 10:58:09 GMT
First impressions shiny. Got as far as doing the intro fight which was fun and the sequence just after. Need to fiddle with some post processing effects to turn them off as I hate all that shit. Hit 1.4 million players on steam last night which is absolutely crazy numbers. is it a frog recommendation? I like the look of it. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 20, 2024 11:03:49 GMT
TBH, I enjoy reading EG reviews nowadays, regardless of whether I agree with them or not. I still find it a crapshoot of who you're going to get. I think Tapsell is their best reviewer currently. |
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Post by Frog on Aug 20, 2024 11:24:51 GMT
It's a very positive first impression but I need more time with it before I can say. Will try and post some further impressions tonight when I get home.
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Post by Derblington on Aug 20, 2024 11:26:53 GMT
Installing PS5 version. Hopefully will get a chance to play an hour or so today.
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Post by Derblington on Aug 20, 2024 14:10:46 GMT
Played for an hour or so, on and off, up to the first boss. I quite like it so far, though I'm obviously very early in.
Stunning visuals, and the VO is decent (I started on Chinese but switched to English after the intro). Combat is nice, you unlock upgrade points pretty quickly and consistently, but I have no clue if I'm spending them smartly atm - just upgrading things that I want to try, and they're mostly all incremental.
Playing on Performance (Quality and Balance are also available) and it's fine for my tastes (it's not 100% smooth but it's more than playable, though I'm also in the most linear part - according to the reviews it opens up from Chapter 2).
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Post by Derblington on Aug 20, 2024 15:39:48 GMT
Boss one is down. More goes than Iām proud of but thatās probably going to be my general experience throughout. Itās already got the ājust 10 more minutesā appeal going so Iām into it.
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Post by addyb on Aug 20, 2024 15:54:01 GMT
Nice. I'm tempted, but also too tight to fork out Ā£40+ on the pc version.
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Post by Frog on Aug 20, 2024 15:55:14 GMT
Boss one is down. More goes than Iām proud of but thatās probably going to be my general experience throughout. Itās already got the ājust 10 more minutesā appeal going so Iām into it. Is that the fella with the big head? Lots of people are finding him tricky. |
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Post by Frog on Aug 20, 2024 17:59:59 GMT
Played a bit more, got one boss down and had a brief go at another. The boss was actually fun and not too taxing, didn't outstay it's welcome either.
Really quite enjoying what I've played so far, got a week off now so can get properly stuck into it tomorrow morning.
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Post by Derblington on Aug 20, 2024 18:59:06 GMT
Not the big head fella, the other one in the area.
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Post by Frog on Aug 21, 2024 6:03:13 GMT
2nd boss down, again was a really engaging fight. Got him first time by the skin of my teeth.
I'm pretty sold on this, it's certainly it's own thing and feels really nice to play.
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Post by Derblington on Aug 21, 2024 6:23:21 GMT
Iām 5 or 6 bosses in now, currently beating my head against the Whiteclad Noble, and Iām itching to get back to it.
Iāve got a long day today so I probably wonāt get on til late.
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Post by Frog on Aug 21, 2024 8:24:39 GMT
Just past the giant gold bobblehead now.
Really enjoyed all the bosses so far and none have been too stressful.
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Post by neems on Aug 21, 2024 9:15:40 GMT
I'm struggling with the Wight, I literally have not managed to dodge his palm blast once, I just can't work out the timing.
It isn't affecting my progress, I just ran past him, but it is needling me.
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Post by Frog on Aug 21, 2024 9:18:34 GMT
I've finished the first area now, getting all the bosses. Hardest one for me was the poison one.
Not even close to souls like difficulty so far, which is a good thing as I just want to enjoy the ride.
It's really good though, I think Quaddy and Wunty would like it even though it's boss heavy as they are epic but not too stressful.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 21, 2024 9:20:20 GMT
Are boss battles sealed areas ala Souls?
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Post by Derblington on Aug 21, 2024 9:35:57 GMT
Progression bosses, yes. Optional are often just in world and can be avoided.
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Post by neems on Aug 21, 2024 11:23:50 GMT
You can also respec at any shrine for free, for the aforementioned poison dude I moved a bunch of points into resistance.
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Post by Frog on Aug 21, 2024 11:50:38 GMT
Hah, I haven't even seen resistance in the trees š
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Post by addyb on Aug 21, 2024 13:41:10 GMT
Bought the deluxe edition......
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Post by kernowgaz on Aug 21, 2024 13:49:26 GMT
Sooooo, what versions are people playing? People happy with the Ps5 version?
Was going to get the PC version from Cdkeys but itās Ā£49, bit I can get the Ps5 version for with whatās left on my wallet and a Shopto voucher for about Ā£42
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Post by Frog on Aug 21, 2024 14:00:50 GMT
I'm playing on pc, was only Ā£41 on there yesterday.
I'm into the second area and done a few bosses there now too. Still not found anything overly difficult. I had one that I died to when it was one hit away 3 times in a row but that was mostly down to my stupidity.
Made it through the rat village and it's bosses but have to go out now so won't get back on until tomorrow.
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Post by neems on Aug 21, 2024 15:52:13 GMT
PS5, on performance mode the image is a bit shimmery but it plays pretty well. The camera felt a bit odd at first but I soon got used to it.
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Post by kernowgaz on Aug 21, 2024 17:22:57 GMT
Cheers both, I think Iāll wait for it to get a bit cheaper from
Cdkeys as thereās no rush.
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