dsheinem wrote:but is anyone else playing Horizon: Zero Dawn right now as well?
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dsheinem wrote:but is anyone else playing Horizon: Zero Dawn right now as well?
Tanooki wrote:I don't know anything about potions, not that I have a bottle to put them in anyway if that's required like in the past. Sounds like a temporary bandaid either as it's not a true level up is it? It does seem ridiculous that you can still get wiped out even with more hearts because of some canned strategy to jump or slash this way and not that way to survive. That feels pretty contrived and forced if that's the case as the older 3D (and 2D) games didn't do that. You found levels of armor, you found/earned more hearts, you kicked ass, but then again this isn't normal Zelda by any means. Don't get me wrong I don't hate it, but they way too far wimped out Link against even the wimpiest of enemies on two feet here.
I do like that idea of just walking the map to see what is around. I think those 2 spots that were missed in that comment earlier, I know there is one in a forest that actually is part of the Lost Woods, and as we know from Zelda stuff, there lies the master sword somewhere in there. I got curious where it was as far as progression goes in the story and you can get to it anytime you want to venture that way, but only after you have I think I read 13 hearts you can pull it. I guess it does some life depleting sword in the stone antics or whatever for added drama so you can't get it too soon.
Ack wrote:I don't know, chief, the haunting feeling of lust I feel whenever I look at your avatar makes me think it's real.
dsheinem wrote:....but is anyone else playing Horizon: Zero Dawn right now as well? I am finding it really hard to get into Breath of the Wild because of how much better in almost every way HZD does so many of the same things.
dsheinem wrote:I know I commented on this a few pages ago....but is anyone else playing Horizon: Zero Dawn right now as well? I am finding it really hard to get into Breath of the Wild because of how much better in almost every way HZD does so many of the same things. That's a shame, because BotW is a great Zelda game from the 4-5 hours I have spent with it so far, but there are quality and design gaps here that are hard to ignore....
MrPopo wrote:dsheinem wrote:I know I commented on this a few pages ago....but is anyone else playing Horizon: Zero Dawn right now as well? I am finding it really hard to get into Breath of the Wild because of how much better in almost every way HZD does so many of the same things. That's a shame, because BotW is a great Zelda game from the 4-5 hours I have spent with it so far, but there are quality and design gaps here that are hard to ignore....
So right before my Switch arrived I was playing Horizon Zero Dawn. I had done a ton of sidequests, finished the hunter's lodge, and was just about to do the quest that sends you to the ruins in the upper right of the map (which I can't remember the name of). I was level 38?
I then dropped it and haven't even wanted to go back because I've been massively sucked into Zelda. The two are doing completely different things in their open world approach, in my opinion. Zelda is 100% about exploration in the open world; the ability to climb any surface and the long sight lines with a controllable waypoint system really gets you to try and see what's over there. By contrast HZD felt more like it was about the combat, with some light traversal. You have so many more easily accessible combat options in HZD, whereas Zelda is pretty standard 3D Zelda combat. I'm certainly not feeling any quality or design gaps. HZD is definitely more photorealistic, but Zelda doesn't want to be that, and personally I am enjoying the art style.
Ack wrote:I don't know, chief, the haunting feeling of lust I feel whenever I look at your avatar makes me think it's real.
BogusMeatFactory wrote:Tips for being stronger. Find the great fairies, they beef up your armor. Find more great fairies, the bigger the upgrade.
When in shrines do everything you can to find the bonus chests and open them. I got a 50 power weapon from one that I have yet to use.
Make potions and cook. This Zelda has mechanics that you CAN NOT disregard. They built the game around planning, making potions and food that is situational to beef your character up is a vital part of your success in the game. If you ignore it you will fail.
Learn the intricacies of combat. Know when to dodge to the side or jump back or parry attacks so you can open them up with flurry attacks. You need all the advantages you can get.
Stealth and being a. good shot with arrows can be vital to success in combat. Certain enemies rush at you head first, making it almost impossible to get a headshot. Learn how each enemy moves and take advantage of it. Use the environment to succeed. Nintendo built the combat encounters in ways that almost always have a trick to them. Don't be afraid to just blow people up with bombs and send them flying off cliffs or into water.
Combat is meant to be challenging and is no longer a mash A situation like before. You need to use all of the combat tools and crafting to the fullest in order to succeed. They are there for a reason.
Also Tanooki, you mentioned earlier about having issues with inventory space for weapons and the like. Korok seeds are the collectible that, when redeemed, will add inventory slots.
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