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Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:19 pm
by Sarge
I finished Robin Hood not too long ago, actually. It's a pretty decent game, overall. Not perfect, but better than you'd expect. There's a prototype floating around that had more RPG elements, then they tied in to the movie.
Good observations all around, though. That mostly matched with my experience. I was always afraid to use the bows back in the day because they used consumables, but as you say, they're so plentiful it's not an issue. I abused them this time, and had a much easier time of it overall.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:25 pm
by MrPopo
Pretty much the only thing that will destroy your ammo is if you start using the Locksley Bow. It fires four arrows at a time when only the wild pigs and the lake dragons take more than one shot to kill. The pigs take two and are trivial, while the dragons go invincible after a hit and submerge, so the net result is you piss away tons of ammo with that weapon. Now the crossbow, that thing's amazing.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 4:48 pm
by Sarge
Exactly. I tried the Locksley Bow, and I'm thinking, holy cow, that's crazy! Then you see that each shot drains tons of ammo, and it's just not worth it. Single shots are where it's at.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:23 pm
by ExedExes
MrPopo wrote:Pretty much the only thing that will destroy your ammo is if you start using the Locksley Bow. It fires four arrows at a time when only the wild pigs and the lake dragons take more than one shot to kill. The pigs take two and are trivial, while the dragons go invincible after a hit and submerge, so the net result is you piss away tons of ammo with that weapon. Now the crossbow, that thing's amazing.
I didn't think anyone liked, let alone beat Robin Hood. It's a speed-run favorite of mine.
I stick with the regular bow, Locksley sword and Locksley armor (stops enemy arrows!). Party members are used to store food and other items. Red potions increase your speed temporarily but also can be used for healing. There are safe spots for nearly every one-on-one sword battle (usually involving you on the ground while your opponent stays on a table). The skeleton battle sucks because you have to use that tiny dagger. Best item to get lots of is the yellow potions, and if you find an extra rope there's the well where the missing camp member is and the well by the weapon trainer so you can pick up a few more of those. Also on the healing water mission, use the flasks to heal your entire party then save some for yourself (you only lose one on return)
My fastest clear is roughly 75 minutes. Need a little time to grind, but I usually get to Level 3.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:56 pm
by MrPopo
Interestingly enough, on the healing water mission I filled up both flasks but ended up not losing either. And something nice about them is they also seem to give you a speed boost.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:04 pm
by BoneSnapDeez
First 50:51. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
52. Tic-Tac-Toe / Shooting Gallery / Doodle / Quadra-Doodle (Channel F)
53. Robot War / Torpedo Alley (Channel F)1977...Robot War / Torpedo Alley
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:34 pm
by SpaceBooger
03/14/15 Wind Waker HD - WiiU
04/12/15 Sonic 3 & Knuckles (Sonic 3 Complete Hack)
I talked about this game in the Together Retro thread, but here is my final thought of this game that I wasn't digging as much as I hoped I would: I am happy I played through this, it makes me appreciate the dual nature, speed or explore, of the other 16bit Sonic games.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:48 pm
by ExedExes
MrPopo wrote:Interestingly enough, on the healing water mission I filled up both flasks but ended up not losing either. And something nice about them is they also seem to give you a speed boost.
Yes that's right. They give you all the benefits of a red and a yellow potion.
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:00 am
by Key-Glyph
MrPopo wrote:29. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - NES
I really enjoyed that whole review, Popo. I particularly liked hearing about the skill/knowledge difference between child-you and adult-you. It reminded me of how I used to
avoid random encounters in my very first turn-based RPGs because I was afraid of losing battles.
Yup. Logic fail!
Re: Games Beaten 2015
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:10 am
by MrPopo
Key-Glyph wrote:MrPopo wrote:29. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - NES
I really enjoyed that whole review, Popo. I particularly liked hearing about the skill/knowledge difference between child-you and adult-you. It reminded me of how I used to
avoid random encounters in my very first turn-based RPGs because I was afraid of losing battles.
Yup. Logic fail!
Clearly young you was just getting ready for Final Fantasy VIII, where a low level is a help and a high level is a hindrance.