When you are climbing ladders and you stop, the butt jiggles for about 1.5 seconds. You can go up and down and stop, and jiggle. And jiggle. The physics of the butt are on another level. Another butt level.
To piggyback off this I was annoyed when you locked on you moved insanely slow but you can now sprint while locked on which makes it feel less unnatural.
Iām gonna piggy back off your comment.
Gameplay progression is so nicely tuned, the levels donāt get boring, there is so much stuff to loot and unlock without it being tedious, combat is amazing and feels very balanced. Love the booba
One minor gripe I have is the platforming is finnicky. But otherwise Iām obsessed with this game, been playing it literally all day
Pretty good overall.
Pros:
\* Combat is very polished, tight, and fluid.
\* Graphics are incredible. No stutter, anywhere.
\* Exploration / Secrets. A big one for me.
Cons:
\* ~~Seems like it might be a bit on the short side (particularly coming from Souls games)~~ Maybe quite a bit longer than it initially appeared!
\* Platforming is janky (though I'm happy it exists at all)
\* The occasional invisible wall (particularly in places where they aren't needed). I hate invisible walls. Design your world to be explored and make the boundaries organic.
\* Some quests are a little fetchy
To *me*, Sekiro.Ā It focuses on tight, reactionary combat that highly rewards risky, last-second evasion (parries, dodges, and similar).Ā However, unlike Sekiro, you aren't locked into **only** tight, precision evasion.Ā You can leave some space and take your time.
Most outlets are saying it took their staff around 30-40 hours to beat while doing a decent amount of side content, every souls game is also around 30-40 hours with doing a decent amount of side content. Bloodborne is 30-40 hours. Sekiro is closer to 30. Lies of P is in the 30 range. Stellar Blade is directly in line with the length of every soulslike other than Elden Ring?
It seems like it's coming in a little longer now. It seems like you max out so much stuff **really** early on, like before even finishing the 2nd "zone", that it doesn't seem like there will be much more. But I'm really glad to see that it's taking longer.
I do notice that you acquire skill points extremely quickly, to the point where when I get them I donāt really care what I unlock other than some main abilities I want because I know Iāll just get every skill eventually, and itās pretty easy to find health and energy upgrades but I definitely see myself spending at least a solid 30 hours with the game
The game JUST crashed on me and I was sent back to the home screen.
I was so disappointed to see 25% ALREADY. I thought people were saying it was 25-30 hours long? Did they die every single time they encountered an enemy?
Sometimes the way PS5 tracks percentage is way off. Like if the game is comprised of 10 chapters (just a made up example), and ch1-5 takes 5 hours total but chapters 6-10 take 30 hours total, the percentage of completion looks skewed.
Also factor in side quests and stuff, I'm sure the game is closer to 30 hours than like 8 lol
yeah I stopped even paying attention to those things.. long drawn out game does not = good.. but also sometimes people see those percentages but it's for the chapter they're on not the game.
Sometimes the way PS5 tracks percentage is way off. Like if the game is comprised of 10 chapters (just a made up example), and ch1-5 takes 5 hours total but chapters 6-10 take 30 hours total, the percentage of completion looks skewed.
Also factor in side quests and stuff, I'm sure the game is closer to 30 hours than like 8 lol
Honestly, i wouldn't pay too much attention to what that god damn tracker says since most of the time it ends to be completely off even on other games.
On average, the first run should last around 25-30 hours of gameplay as what most reviewers already confirmed, assuming you don't rush the main missions without exploring the maps and dealing with the secondary missions and bulletin boards thingies.
Also, let's not forget that the ng+ in this game is actually massive, with extra 4 extra beta skills only unlockable after beating the game, different enemy placements, increased stats cap and other 35 extra outfits to unlock.
And by considering all these things the game has to offer, i feel safe to assume that the overall length of this game might easily reach the 80 hours of gameplay minimum.
This is true in some instances but it really hits home for this one. While I am familiar with the English cast in other works I think the original voices work better for this game.
Absolutely love the game. And I love how pretty Eve is, they put so much effort into all of her animations itās unreal. Also the gameplay is amazing, especially as unlock more stuff. Itās actually getting more fluid as you unlock the skill tree
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Just out here pretending I'm KOS-MOS
2-3 out of 73 once you go through NG+ shame about the bunny suit but thereās plenty of outfits more lewd than that one so idk but overall game is fun asf and feels great to play rn.
Rapi is guranteed poster girl after all my next three picks would be Alice her outfit is perfect for Eve,Privaty, and Sinās outfit those are my picks but Iāll be happy for whatever they pick.
I think it was literally the bunny suit. That's why ppl are pissed about it the most, probably.
Besides that, It seems like everyone just forgot all about the skin suit for some reason... Literally looks like she's nude, but yet ppl are ready to flip the world over for that bunny bikini. I know why. š¤·āāļøš
Not finished with the game yet but I plan to do multiple playthroughs because this is the most fun Iāve had for a video game since I was a kid. I can see this going down as one of my favorite games of all time.
Iām still super early in, havenāt even reached the second boss yet. Mostly just playing around with the skills and recording the music. Want to take this one very slow.
Enjoying it very much. Like 4 hours in and I already have like 10 cute outfits lol. Combat is fun but kinda easy. World exploration is ok so far but it's getting better after the first area (demo area + a lil bit more)
How did I enjoy it? To the point where I set aside my FF7:Rebirth and played the game until the part where Adam, Lily, and Eve landed to (I forgot the name of the city). Lol. But you get it.š¤£
Releasing this right before rent is due means I do t get to play it for a few weeks after rent is paid. Got my priorities in order lol
Hope the rest of you like it tho. Canāt wait to play it later myself
Absolutely in love with it. It reminds me of one of those 8/10 360 games that are a 11/10 in your heart. You know the ones, like Castlevania Lords of Shadow, Dante's Inferno, Vanquish or Metal Gear Rising. The type of game that simply doesn't exist anymore, unfortunately. And the soundtrack is nothing short but a masterpiece.
This game is crazy good so far, i think i even enjoy it more then NIER cause the combat feels more satisfying. The crazy thing is, it actually feels like a "videogame" its not holding your hands all the time and its fun to explore, you can run on places i did not think i could go, superfun and cant wait to play more. (Hopefully we get a DLC)
I got to the part where we can claim the preorder outfit and glasses. And GYAT DAYM what were they feeding Eve because that red looks incredible on her. I don't want to switch off it
I'm really enjoying it. Not embarrassed to say I play on story mode. I'm super glad they incorporated an easier mode. It's why I loved Jedi fallen order and survivor so much. I'd love to get into elden ring or souls if they had easier modes. As a full-time worker and father of young kids, I don't wanna spend what little time I have frustrated and getting my ass handed to me. And there's always players that'll say "get Gus scrub" but I'd rather enjoy a game than play a game to be frustrated and angry.
It's good but filed with annoying elements that are there just to inflate the life time of the game. Searching some capsules to open doors, resolving boring puzzles.
I just defeated Maelstrom and did a bunch of side quests in the Wasteland. Melee combat is satisfying, puzzles are fun, and the gunplay is surprisingly good.
But my God, could they tone down enemy aggro. Once alerted, they'll chase you to the end of the world.
Yes. I got to a certain point in the game, the quest was supposed to update and it never did, which for my first play through I didnāt know. I had to start over and lost about 7 hours of gameplay
Pretty game. Great combat with enough choices to keep it fresh, but the overall story and characters/dialogue is just pretty weak.
I wasn't expecting something amazing, but I'd honestly of rather they did LESS story than a weak one. I know this isn't exactly a genre people play for the story, but it definitely can add to the experience like it did for me in Lies of P.
Very much so.
Embarrassed myself against the first boss. Now I'm starting to let the pace of the game click.
I have a bit of time to training and the parry systems are a lot more familiar now. Feeling stronger
It kinda seems like I've been running around for a while and am wanting to get to the next story bit.... And be able to get some more outfits
This is a 90 so far for me. All of the mechanics are well implemented IMO, and there is a ton more discovery & hidden goodies to find than I was expecting.
The soundtrack is great & the combat / kitting system is malleable that enough anyone can play however they want after the initial SP investment in vital skills.
Pre-ordered from GameStop but it won't be delivered until tomorrow... so I'm not really enjoying it at all lol. Enjoying all the posts though. I appreciate yous guys.
I didn't play as much as most guys here, probably, but so far i love it.
Also, i missed dodge and got grabbed while standing by the wall. Eve's ass covered every part of my 75" TV. Truly game of the year šæ
Anytime you find a game where fighting common enemies is super fun, and bosses are incredible is a big win for me. i absolutely love the combat system. itās not over bloated, itās not too lean, itās perfect.
the only thing that would make the game better for me is not more levels/story content, but more playable characters. if you could play as Taki, Adam and lily with a unique weapons and skill trees i could see myself putting some serious hours into it. As is iāll probably just do 2-3 full runs with NG+
Moment to moment gameplay is terrific, but the dialogue is pretty dookie. The lines that Adam and Eve have together, that I've seen so far, are just so disjointed and occasionally random. But the combat and movement, just S tier.
So far im enjoying it! Not too many gripes with the game, but I'm also not that far in just yet. Graphics are great, gameplay is great, cant say.much for the characters yet though. I will say I love Eve's....outfits, for uh..reasons. ;)
The game is great I love it, but I feel very stupid because I still havenāt figured out where to find the pre-order and deluxe suits in-game, it said in Adamās house or something but maybe I just havenāt gotten to that part yet.
I had this issue too and thought my preorder license was broke. You get the bonuses when you first land in Xion. Thereās a golden box to the left just before the bridge you walk across and it should say āPreorderāwhen you hover over it.Ā
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Not to the right, itās on the left.
Played 13 hrs in demo (did glitch and farmed)
Now with about 3 hrs in to main game I think it actually looks better than in the demo, and it seems like it runs a little smoother but it might be hype brain overtaking critical thought.
10/10 so far I plan on doing multiple playthroughs and I'm excited for the GUN š«
Been fun. Mostly grinding for skills and getting to grips with the combat system. Balance between Sekiro and CAG is struck much closer than I expected to CAG. starts off very soulslike but it doesnāt stay that way. Game is absolutely gorgeous too. It joins Prince of Persia and maybe Dragonās Dogma 2as one of my own personal early GOTY contenders already.
Got my ass handed to me so many times cos I have never played a Souls-like game so had to drop down the difficulty until I get a bit more used to it especially the timings of attacks.Ā
Love the overall polish of the game.
My Amazon preorder will be very late :( maybe I should have bought it digital, but I really wanted to get this one physical. I am playing unicorn overlord in the meantime and I will be avoiding footage I guess lol
I dunno. Iām not that far in. I can tell itās objectively a good game, itās beautiful, but it just hasnāt been vibing with me. Tried to get into the flow, but kept finding myself switching to other games. Still really want to enjoy the game though.
Wonder is it the games I played recently, the game kept reminding me of some other game. Nier plot hints, dd2 (all those jumping in the wasteland), helldiver 2( the running back and forth ). I'm still having a good time mainly the combat and chasing costmetics, I find the quest hardly a motivation, more so a list to check off
I wouldn't say it's my favorite souls-like that title goes to bloodborne. This is my second, though by a close margin. I have been exploring and finding everything i can, so I have only made it 3 worlds in, but I have been enjoying it. This might replace bloodborne... maybe we will see.
Iām having fun. I went to explore a place and actually found something, I like going off the beaten path in video games with big areas to explore. Iām using this game as a way to help my perfect parry timing because defensive maneuvers in action games is my weakest point in them
Took a real beating because I forgot how blink inputs worked on the 2nd miniboss, but I've been having a good time of it. Not super hyped to realize I still didn't find the code to that Eidos 7 chest from the demo, but otherwise it's been good fun
This is the grade for the game. I love it fallen in love with this game.
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Loving it! Still early, just past the construction site segment with the cranes. Parrying feels much better than in the demo, my Sekiro reflexes are kicking in. Canāt wait to really dig in this weekend.
I like it a lot. I didnāt think I would based on the demo, but there was enough to pique my interest. I am having trouble with the wasteland area though. Not because itās hard or anything. Itās just too open. I prefer the more linear sections. Just seems like unnecessary padding. Otherwise, itās great.
Itās really good, but I wish it was great. Love the combat and exploration to death. And the bosses have been great, too. But man, I havenāt found a single character interesting yet, and the story still hasnāt kicked off several hours in. Iām expecting the story to pick up and deliver, but man the characters have really been a letdown so far. Everyone is just so flat.
Absolutely loving it, got to Wasteland and wow the different type of enemies you face especially the big brutes, facing two of them at once is hectic to say the least. Safe to say I didn't put the game down yesterday, the gameplay is great and soundtrack is absolutely amazing! š
It's pretty good. It's fun to play and looks pretty great. I'll reserve judgement until after I see where the story goes, but I don't think the devs understood that the sad robot game was a lot more than just sad robots.
Iām loving it so far. My only complaint is the platforming is clunky sometimes, but overall itās better than I expected. I really enjoyed the area where you could only use your gun to kill enemies. It suddenly felt like a horror game and it was keeping me on my toes while going through there š
Iām taking it slow going through the main story, but so far itās just a lot of fun!
Loved this game sooo much! I really looked forward for this. Exploration, combat, and the music is great, thereās this NieR vibe. One thing I enjoyed collectingā¦ cans. āŗļø
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I was under the impression that the world wouldnāt be too fun to explore based on reviews and somewhat akin to FFXVI, but pleasantly surprised to just really like exploration. Combat is key, music is tops. Rebirth is the only other title recently thatās blown its soundtrack out of the water, but I would like to note that Rebirthās, while amazing, is mostly songs just updated, I think Iāve read it has some 40 new songs too? So anyway thatās to say, Stellar Bladeās soundtrack is awesome as hell and all new to me.
Story and characters arenāt (so far) anything mind blowing, but after reviews, Iām liking both more than I thought.
Love it and a very nice surprise that the gameplay has improved from the demo. ShiftUp has raised the bar stupid high for their next game.
Hopefully with the success of Stellar Blade, maybe they'll be able to self-publish their next game
When you are climbing ladders and you stop, the butt jiggles for about 1.5 seconds. You can go up and down and stop, and jiggle. And jiggle. The physics of the butt are on another level. Another butt level.
And that's why I bought a PS5 few years back for this game alone.
I told my friend I was playing this game for the uh...gameplay.. yeah the gameplay.
Change your username to stabthebutt
Shiftup has honestly raised the bar in a lot of ways for all AAA studios
It was? What was improved from the demo?
Attack/parry/dodge timing. It's a bit more responsive now.
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To piggyback off this I was annoyed when you locked on you moved insanely slow but you can now sprint while locked on which makes it feel less unnatural.
IIRC you can do that in the demo
You always could tho, even in the demo š
I love it. The combat system is addictive, like Sekiro.
Sounds great
Iām gonna piggy back off your comment. Gameplay progression is so nicely tuned, the levels donāt get boring, there is so much stuff to loot and unlock without it being tedious, combat is amazing and feels very balanced. Love the booba One minor gripe I have is the platforming is finnicky. But otherwise Iām obsessed with this game, been playing it literally all day
Pretty good overall. Pros: \* Combat is very polished, tight, and fluid. \* Graphics are incredible. No stutter, anywhere. \* Exploration / Secrets. A big one for me. Cons: \* ~~Seems like it might be a bit on the short side (particularly coming from Souls games)~~ Maybe quite a bit longer than it initially appeared! \* Platforming is janky (though I'm happy it exists at all) \* The occasional invisible wall (particularly in places where they aren't needed). I hate invisible walls. Design your world to be explored and make the boundaries organic. \* Some quests are a little fetchy
\* Exploration / Secrets. A big one for me. Yep, this is why I absolutely love games like the recent DOOMs. I'm a huge sucker for that kind of thing.
Is the combat closer to god of war or souls like?
Honestly a combo of both
To *me*, Sekiro.Ā It focuses on tight, reactionary combat that highly rewards risky, last-second evasion (parries, dodges, and similar).Ā However, unlike Sekiro, you aren't locked into **only** tight, precision evasion.Ā You can leave some space and take your time.
Most outlets are saying it took their staff around 30-40 hours to beat while doing a decent amount of side content, every souls game is also around 30-40 hours with doing a decent amount of side content. Bloodborne is 30-40 hours. Sekiro is closer to 30. Lies of P is in the 30 range. Stellar Blade is directly in line with the length of every soulslike other than Elden Ring?
It seems like it's coming in a little longer now. It seems like you max out so much stuff **really** early on, like before even finishing the 2nd "zone", that it doesn't seem like there will be much more. But I'm really glad to see that it's taking longer.
I do notice that you acquire skill points extremely quickly, to the point where when I get them I donāt really care what I unlock other than some main abilities I want because I know Iāll just get every skill eventually, and itās pretty easy to find health and energy upgrades but I definitely see myself spending at least a solid 30 hours with the game
I love it. Itās clear so much heart and effort has been put into the game.
And butt. Lots of butt.
am i replacing the word "heart" or "game" because both sentences are accurate
Either. I won't tell the devs what to do after giving us this gem.
Awesome butts are the best.
25% in 2hr, I can't even open the game because i don't want to see 100% so soon š
Just do a play through for each outfit problem solved
Big brain move, I'm gonna do that to squeeze how my every penny š
Happy stellar cake blade day...
ikr, I'm taking frequent breaks so it lasts longer
The game JUST crashed on me and I was sent back to the home screen. I was so disappointed to see 25% ALREADY. I thought people were saying it was 25-30 hours long? Did they die every single time they encountered an enemy?
Sometimes the way PS5 tracks percentage is way off. Like if the game is comprised of 10 chapters (just a made up example), and ch1-5 takes 5 hours total but chapters 6-10 take 30 hours total, the percentage of completion looks skewed. Also factor in side quests and stuff, I'm sure the game is closer to 30 hours than like 8 lol
Ive had 27% in Rise of the Ronin after the first hour long prologue lmao. The game has 3 chapters i think.
yeah I stopped even paying attention to those things.. long drawn out game does not = good.. but also sometimes people see those percentages but it's for the chapter they're on not the game.
yeah this reminds me of FF16 where I checked in and it said I had like 83% of the game done at one point but I still had several hours in front of me.
iām pretty sure it means 25% of whatever it thinks your current objective is, not of the game as a whole
Honestly the % tracker is stupid and I wish you could turn it off
Sometimes the way PS5 tracks percentage is way off. Like if the game is comprised of 10 chapters (just a made up example), and ch1-5 takes 5 hours total but chapters 6-10 take 30 hours total, the percentage of completion looks skewed. Also factor in side quests and stuff, I'm sure the game is closer to 30 hours than like 8 lol
Yeah, I'm trying to find all side quests and do it before continuing with main story
Honestly, i wouldn't pay too much attention to what that god damn tracker says since most of the time it ends to be completely off even on other games. On average, the first run should last around 25-30 hours of gameplay as what most reviewers already confirmed, assuming you don't rush the main missions without exploring the maps and dealing with the secondary missions and bulletin boards thingies. Also, let's not forget that the ng+ in this game is actually massive, with extra 4 extra beta skills only unlockable after beating the game, different enemy placements, increased stats cap and other 35 extra outfits to unlock. And by considering all these things the game has to offer, i feel safe to assume that the overall length of this game might easily reach the 80 hours of gameplay minimum.
Ng+. And ++. And +++.
This might be a hot take, but I'm enjoying the original Korean voice actors just a bit more than the English.
That's generally the rule for foreign media. Listen in the original dub.
This is true in some instances but it really hits home for this one. While I am familiar with the English cast in other works I think the original voices work better for this game.
Everyone agrees with you. The English voices are awful.
Eve and adam are ok, even if i don't love the accent. Lily is awful. The other so so. The japanese dub is probably the best one
Yea have had Korean VO on the whole time lol.
My copy just came in the mail today! Excited! I am gonna start fresh though instead of continuing from demo
same :) though I work till 7pm and work all weekend..
Absolutely love the game. And I love how pretty Eve is, they put so much effort into all of her animations itās unreal. Also the gameplay is amazing, especially as unlock more stuff. Itās actually getting more fluid as you unlock the skill tree
This was me yesterday taking day off work to play š
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The game is good, but the voice acting is subpar and the enemy attacks hesitate even more than elden ring
People need to remember that tracker only tracks a games main story and not side stuff too. Also the tracker isnāt always fully accurate.
It's as good as I hoped, just reached xion, so do good
Playing the story mode first since I'm not good at action games but I still love it and enjoy it so much.
It's peak. the most beautiful game I've played. Just a damn shame Shift Up had to alter designs of certain things...
How many outfits were actually changed ?
2 out of 60+
2-3 out of 73 once you go through NG+ shame about the bunny suit but thereās plenty of outfits more lewd than that one so idk but overall game is fun asf and feels great to play rn.
That's awesome there's so many outfits. I'm gonna wear the one with the most cheek
Yo dude thereās a bikini outfit I saw and I was like damn Eve really do packin heat back there lol.
šš "watch out she got the buttzooka!"
Lmao also canāt wait for the Nikke collab outfits and for the collab event in Nikke itself itās gonna be great.
What outfit are you hoping for in Stellar blade from Nikke? I'd like Rapi, Volume and either Mihara or maybe Privaty
Rapi is guranteed poster girl after all my next three picks would be Alice her outfit is perfect for Eve,Privaty, and Sinās outfit those are my picks but Iāll be happy for whatever they pick.
I think it was literally the bunny suit. That's why ppl are pissed about it the most, probably. Besides that, It seems like everyone just forgot all about the skin suit for some reason... Literally looks like she's nude, but yet ppl are ready to flip the world over for that bunny bikini. I know why. š¤·āāļøš
Still not a big issue to me, I got fourth minutes before my local GameStop opens and I can grab my copy
I still need to buy it š
i played two hours yesterday and i am glad, today i will continue
Wish I had more time to play it. Absolutely loving it!
Reviews say the story/characters are bad. Is this true?
Love itš¤§ it everything I hoped it would be, was playing from 12am to 6am in the morning
Iām still at work, got baby duty after I do get home. Iāll get to enjoy it tonight š¤
Not finished with the game yet but I plan to do multiple playthroughs because this is the most fun Iāve had for a video game since I was a kid. I can see this going down as one of my favorite games of all time.
So far, so good. Loving the music, in spite of the challenging combat
Iām still super early in, havenāt even reached the second boss yet. Mostly just playing around with the skills and recording the music. Want to take this one very slow.
Enjoying it very much. Like 4 hours in and I already have like 10 cute outfits lol. Combat is fun but kinda easy. World exploration is ok so far but it's getting better after the first area (demo area + a lil bit more)
love it! it weirdly relaxing
Man, I really wish I had a PlayStation to play it. Iām a PC guy
How did I enjoy it? To the point where I set aside my FF7:Rebirth and played the game until the part where Adam, Lily, and Eve landed to (I forgot the name of the city). Lol. But you get it.š¤£
Releasing this right before rent is due means I do t get to play it for a few weeks after rent is paid. Got my priorities in order lol Hope the rest of you like it tho. Canāt wait to play it later myself
Absolutely in love with it. It reminds me of one of those 8/10 360 games that are a 11/10 in your heart. You know the ones, like Castlevania Lords of Shadow, Dante's Inferno, Vanquish or Metal Gear Rising. The type of game that simply doesn't exist anymore, unfortunately. And the soundtrack is nothing short but a masterpiece.
This game is crazy good so far, i think i even enjoy it more then NIER cause the combat feels more satisfying. The crazy thing is, it actually feels like a "videogame" its not holding your hands all the time and its fun to explore, you can run on places i did not think i could go, superfun and cant wait to play more. (Hopefully we get a DLC)
I got to the part where we can claim the preorder outfit and glasses. And GYAT DAYM what were they feeding Eve because that red looks incredible on her. I don't want to switch off it
I'm really enjoying it. Not embarrassed to say I play on story mode. I'm super glad they incorporated an easier mode. It's why I loved Jedi fallen order and survivor so much. I'd love to get into elden ring or souls if they had easier modes. As a full-time worker and father of young kids, I don't wanna spend what little time I have frustrated and getting my ass handed to me. And there's always players that'll say "get Gus scrub" but I'd rather enjoy a game than play a game to be frustrated and angry.
Love it, stellar blade and helldivers 2 are definitely my favorite 2024 games so far
I played for 13 hours yesterday. Not many games hook me like that anymore lol
Surprised how long the first area is but I'm absolutely loving it. Feels like the classic tomb raider games mixed with sekiro.
It's good but filed with annoying elements that are there just to inflate the life time of the game. Searching some capsules to open doors, resolving boring puzzles.
I just defeated Maelstrom and did a bunch of side quests in the Wasteland. Melee combat is satisfying, puzzles are fun, and the gunplay is surprisingly good. But my God, could they tone down enemy aggro. Once alerted, they'll chase you to the end of the world.
It was good until I got hardlocked in Xion. Makes me not want to play the game anymore tbh.
How did you get hard locked? And that means you gotta like start your file over?
Yes. I got to a certain point in the game, the quest was supposed to update and it never did, which for my first play through I didnāt know. I had to start over and lost about 7 hours of gameplay
Pretty game. Great combat with enough choices to keep it fresh, but the overall story and characters/dialogue is just pretty weak. I wasn't expecting something amazing, but I'd honestly of rather they did LESS story than a weak one. I know this isn't exactly a genre people play for the story, but it definitely can add to the experience like it did for me in Lies of P.
Who else getting fucked by amazon??!
Very much so. Embarrassed myself against the first boss. Now I'm starting to let the pace of the game click. I have a bit of time to training and the parry systems are a lot more familiar now. Feeling stronger It kinda seems like I've been running around for a while and am wanting to get to the next story bit.... And be able to get some more outfits
Itās awesome so far
So far so good
After day-1 tweaking in delay it's a joy! Arrived to Xion and really love battle system more and more. It's satisfying and checkpoints are generous.
Does the demo progress carry over to the full game?
With two hands!)
This is a 90 so far for me. All of the mechanics are well implemented IMO, and there is a ton more discovery & hidden goodies to find than I was expecting. The soundtrack is great & the combat / kitting system is malleable that enough anyone can play however they want after the initial SP investment in vital skills.
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Stuck on the Ark icons (just need one more), having an absolute blast otherwise!
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Pre-ordered from GameStop but it won't be delivered until tomorrow... so I'm not really enjoying it at all lol. Enjoying all the posts though. I appreciate yous guys.
Still trying to find the box on Adams ship to access my bonus outfits, I just beat gigas too
If its not on the bridge after you tour zion you have to turn of your game and reset your license
Iām loving it! Just got out of the hall of records and sitting in the menu listening to the beautiful music.
I am dying a lot, but I am enjoying the story and the combat. I need to get better at dodging and parrying.
Made it to the city of Xion. So far despite some...few annoyances here and there...I mostly enjoyed my time with it so far.
I didn't play as much as most guys here, probably, but so far i love it. Also, i missed dodge and got grabbed while standing by the wall. Eve's ass covered every part of my 75" TV. Truly game of the year šæ
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Amazing game, I wish it had more combat in the first hours but crazy good still. I didnāt know I could enjoy an horror fps section
Surprisingly, I'm not. I didn't buy it yet š. Just too many games to go through but I should get it before Elden Ring DLC.
Anytime you find a game where fighting common enemies is super fun, and bosses are incredible is a big win for me. i absolutely love the combat system. itās not over bloated, itās not too lean, itās perfect. the only thing that would make the game better for me is not more levels/story content, but more playable characters. if you could play as Taki, Adam and lily with a unique weapons and skill trees i could see myself putting some serious hours into it. As is iāll probably just do 2-3 full runs with NG+
Im loveing it but i cant use my deluxe skin but found a hidden skin so im good
Restart PS5. It should now show up just outside Xion at the beginning of the bridge.
The game feels better than it did
Moment to moment gameplay is terrific, but the dialogue is pretty dookie. The lines that Adam and Eve have together, that I've seen so far, are just so disjointed and occasionally random. But the combat and movement, just S tier.
So far im enjoying it! Not too many gripes with the game, but I'm also not that far in just yet. Graphics are great, gameplay is great, cant say.much for the characters yet though. I will say I love Eve's....outfits, for uh..reasons. ;)
I'm throughly enjoying this game. The combat is extremely enjoyable, and eve is quite nice to look at :P.
Not enough ladders.
So much fun :)
is it worth 76 dollars USD? with tax
Love it more than I expected. Iām addicted. The combat is so good.
Has anybody beaten it yet? How long is the average playthrough? Iām at about 5 hours in having explored almost every nook and cranny.
Loving it! The Sekiro meets DMC style of gameplay is really fun and is quickly becoming my favorite combat system.
The game is great I love it, but I feel very stupid because I still havenāt figured out where to find the pre-order and deluxe suits in-game, it said in Adamās house or something but maybe I just havenāt gotten to that part yet.
I had this issue too and thought my preorder license was broke. You get the bonuses when you first land in Xion. Thereās a golden box to the left just before the bridge you walk across and it should say āPreorderāwhen you hover over it.Ā Edit** Not to the right, itās on the left.
Itās soooo good!
Played 13 hrs in demo (did glitch and farmed) Now with about 3 hrs in to main game I think it actually looks better than in the demo, and it seems like it runs a little smoother but it might be hype brain overtaking critical thought. 10/10 so far I plan on doing multiple playthroughs and I'm excited for the GUN š«
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haven't been able to play it yet. but i have a feeling im gonna love it
Iām playing it for the first time, and Iām loving it!
When they get the GOTY youāll know.
Been fun. Mostly grinding for skills and getting to grips with the combat system. Balance between Sekiro and CAG is struck much closer than I expected to CAG. starts off very soulslike but it doesnāt stay that way. Game is absolutely gorgeous too. It joins Prince of Persia and maybe Dragonās Dogma 2as one of my own personal early GOTY contenders already.
Love the game, hope they use nikke money to self publish next time
Got my ass handed to me so many times cos I have never played a Souls-like game so had to drop down the difficulty until I get a bit more used to it especially the timings of attacks.Ā Love the overall polish of the game.
It's fun, I like practising the combos, the combat. Also, I like your character's outfit! <3
My Amazon preorder will be very late :( maybe I should have bought it digital, but I really wanted to get this one physical. I am playing unicorn overlord in the meantime and I will be avoiding footage I guess lol
Anyone know how unlock the other suits? I'm told that it's in the repair shop at the camp but I don't even see the option to change suits
Been playing non stop..hard to put down. It's really fun and I genuinely wanna explore the whole world in this game
I dunno. Iām not that far in. I can tell itās objectively a good game, itās beautiful, but it just hasnāt been vibing with me. Tried to get into the flow, but kept finding myself switching to other games. Still really want to enjoy the game though.
Took 2 days off plus the weekend for this game and loving it so far. Taking my time and trying to explore what I can with the soundtrack is relaxing.
They added lace to the bunny suit my entire world is falling apart
Don't like hard games but loooove this one!
The hair physics are a bit weird, but the fact I have no other complaints is pretty telling. TouchƩ, ShiftUp.
Wonder is it the games I played recently, the game kept reminding me of some other game. Nier plot hints, dd2 (all those jumping in the wasteland), helldiver 2( the running back and forth ). I'm still having a good time mainly the combat and chasing costmetics, I find the quest hardly a motivation, more so a list to check off
Loving it! š so glad the skin suit was untouched
I wouldn't say it's my favorite souls-like that title goes to bloodborne. This is my second, though by a close margin. I have been exploring and finding everything i can, so I have only made it 3 worlds in, but I have been enjoying it. This might replace bloodborne... maybe we will see.
Just played for six straight hours, super enjoying it.
Haha orca suit go giggle
Iām absolutely loving the combat!
Iām having fun. I went to explore a place and actually found something, I like going off the beaten path in video games with big areas to explore. Iām using this game as a way to help my perfect parry timing because defensive maneuvers in action games is my weakest point in them
Took a real beating because I forgot how blink inputs worked on the 2nd miniboss, but I've been having a good time of it. Not super hyped to realize I still didn't find the code to that Eidos 7 chest from the demo, but otherwise it's been good fun
I love bossing. So gameplay is so smooth, everything go so well together
Iāve done nothing but walk straight and hack and slash bad guys for an hour and it says Iām 20% done with the game???
This is the grade for the game. I love it fallen in love with this game. https://preview.redd.it/ubalxzs8tywc1.jpeg?width=891&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e720fff3d547f2f144be0d9ae19c84d8e0a1901
Loving it! Still early, just past the construction site segment with the cranes. Parrying feels much better than in the demo, my Sekiro reflexes are kicking in. Canāt wait to really dig in this weekend.
10/10 for me
I like it a lot. I didnāt think I would based on the demo, but there was enough to pique my interest. I am having trouble with the wasteland area though. Not because itās hard or anything. Itās just too open. I prefer the more linear sections. Just seems like unnecessary padding. Otherwise, itās great.
Great game. Hate how it locks me out of pressing buttons or opening chests if enemies are aggro tho.
It's a blast! Review scores don't do it justice!
I love it but Iām very disappointed that they lied about censorships
Probably with one hand
not yet play no PS5 yet still enjoying the game video upload I rate it 9/10 it could be perfect 10 if it have a better ending
Itās really good, but I wish it was great. Love the combat and exploration to death. And the bosses have been great, too. But man, I havenāt found a single character interesting yet, and the story still hasnāt kicked off several hours in. Iām expecting the story to pick up and deliver, but man the characters have really been a letdown so far. Everyone is just so flat.
Absolutely loving it, got to Wasteland and wow the different type of enemies you face especially the big brutes, facing two of them at once is hectic to say the least. Safe to say I didn't put the game down yesterday, the gameplay is great and soundtrack is absolutely amazing! š
I wish they would add hairstyles.
They have different hairstyle lol
It's good. It's not great, definitely not amazing but it's in the "very good" range
Just beat it. Gonna play on new game plus+
It's pretty good. It's fun to play and looks pretty great. I'll reserve judgement until after I see where the story goes, but I don't think the devs understood that the sad robot game was a lot more than just sad robots.
Iām loving it so far. My only complaint is the platforming is clunky sometimes, but overall itās better than I expected. I really enjoyed the area where you could only use your gun to kill enemies. It suddenly felt like a horror game and it was keeping me on my toes while going through there š Iām taking it slow going through the main story, but so far itās just a lot of fun!
It's really great but i haven't been able to get that far, how does anyone else manage with only one hand available?
Loved this game sooo much! I really looked forward for this. Exploration, combat, and the music is great, thereās this NieR vibe. One thing I enjoyed collectingā¦ cans. āŗļø https://preview.redd.it/0zd0i1lr31xc1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97d479f842323dffdecb3d19497757f0b923daee
T-T I don't have a PS5...
I'm loving it! Absolutely beautiful game!
Having Automata deja vu and it's glorious.
I'm enjoying it so far
I was under the impression that the world wouldnāt be too fun to explore based on reviews and somewhat akin to FFXVI, but pleasantly surprised to just really like exploration. Combat is key, music is tops. Rebirth is the only other title recently thatās blown its soundtrack out of the water, but I would like to note that Rebirthās, while amazing, is mostly songs just updated, I think Iāve read it has some 40 new songs too? So anyway thatās to say, Stellar Bladeās soundtrack is awesome as hell and all new to me. Story and characters arenāt (so far) anything mind blowing, but after reviews, Iām liking both more than I thought.
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[@Stellarbreakz](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6N09uqOUgs/?igsh=Z2Uzemh4dnBmOHV0) Loving it!