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daveonezero
Banned
Yep. It seems that way. I haven’t even seen or been teased with many places where a double jump would let me access new areas at this point. And I just got to the big mid story element
Scenes like this and the train stations really make me stop and look at the game. Each room has quite a bit going on. Full of a lot of little details.
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tommib
Member
That's art.
really? I could swear that's a 3D model.
Captain Toad
Banned
Finished it. I thought about starting over and 100%ing it, but something dumb is stopping me. I absolutely hate getting some upgrades hidden with speed blocks. They're a complete PITA for me.
Minor complaint to an otherwise great game. I've never been a huge Metroid fan (although I like metroidvanias), but Dread is the favorite of all the ones I've played.
Minor complaint to an otherwise great game. I've never been a huge Metroid fan (although I like metroidvanias), but Dread is the favorite of all the ones I've played.
tommib
Member
I don't know how to continue this conversation.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Keep trying man. Those felt impossible to me at first, but you'll end up mastering it.
And man, pulling out some of those "speed puzzles" really feels good.
Porcile
Member
I got you bro but how do you charge a Shinespark in the alcove? I can do everything up to that point no sweat.
when you said "Art" I thought you were saying it was- like a 2D piece of drawn art.
now I understand that you were complementing the game.
Sorry, english is not my first language.
Aldric
Member
Here's a vid showing how to do it:
I suppose inputs would be something like L3 right B B left ZL ZL down right ZL Y (neutral) B up
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Cutty Flam
Banned
This one shinespark in Ferenia is the worst
Cutty Flam
Banned
Just got it, tough as hell. They push your skills to the limit w/ these Shinesparks
Marty-McFly
Banned
Am I crazy to think this is in the running for best game ever made?
tommib
Member
Yes. But only because the music sucks.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Wonder what happened there. It's my only complaint with the game, otherwise it's fantastic but man, all I remember about the music is the beeping of the EMMI zones.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
have fun with the rest
Portugeezer
Member
The loading screen is a video, I believe.
tommib
Member
Beep beep doop doop beerp berpWonder what happened there. It's my only complaint with the game, otherwise it's fantastic but man, all I remember about the music is the beeping of the EMMI zones.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Yeah they are, one video for each of the available suits on each possible transport device.
kunonabi
Member
More of an adaptation of her Other M dodge.Finally started the game yesterday after wrapping up MH Stories 2. So far I have only played up till the 2nd save point but can't wait to continue later today.
The counter uppercut is pretty cool, did Samus pick it up from Smash?
Cutty Flam
Banned
Burenia, you dirty little slut
One item remaining for 100%
But this could take a while...
One item remaining for 100%
But this could take a while...
They’re really fun to me, both unique and useful. I treated them as an area to practice for combat and master the controls
Cutty Flam
Banned
Yeah I gotta say, this last shinespark block sequence kinda reminds me of the Water Temple in OoT, there will be frustration but hopefully through a lot of attempts I can figure it out. Going to listen to Einstein’s wisdom and switch up what I’m doing but so far still in the dark, I think what I’m doing is the only way but have yet to execute it to even see
Knightsoftheround
Neo Member
Last boss is tough.
Thaedolus
Gold Member
The EMMI zones made me pretty anxious the first time through but playing again on Hard they're kind of breeze now. I think I've got the mechanics down much better, especially how to use the cloak effectively (if the EMMI heard you in an area then you gotta move out of it even if you're cloaked because it'll still run into you)
Cutty Flam
Banned
Whoever programmed the Burenia shinespark, fuck you u son of a bitch
Still at it
Edit: Finally accomplished what I was trying to do for the first time after 2.5 hrs total working toward it, it didn’t work. So there is a different way to do this other than what I thought. Maybe I have to turn on the huge generator towards the top of the Burenia
Still at it
Edit: Finally accomplished what I was trying to do for the first time after 2.5 hrs total working toward it, it didn’t work. So there is a different way to do this other than what I thought. Maybe I have to turn on the huge generator towards the top of the Burenia
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carlosrox
Banned
No, I definitely wouldn't go that far. The music could definitely be better but I still enjoy a lot of it. The worst track I've heard so far (Dairon IMO) isn't even that bad.
Burenia is fucking awesome. The atmospheric stuff is awesome.
They just shouldn't have gone with some of the midi sounding stuff.
Anyways I still need to get further to hear more but again I definitely don't think the music sucks, it could just stand to be better.
Weirdly enough I think the music in Samus Returns may have been better?
They can't make this same mistake with Prime 4 though. Shouldn't have happened with Dread either but with Prime 4 it would be even more unforgivable.
carlosrox
Banned
Thinking of playing tonight but I prefer waiting for the weekend to play
The thing is I have a short weekend cuz I picked up a (admittedly only half) shift on Sat
That cutscene I saw was awesome, I wanna see it again as it was so overwhelming I forgot exactly how it all went down.
Unrelated: the atmosphere here gets me every time. So damn good.
Fucking beautiful.
Found this video but I ain't watching til I'm done the game.
The thing is I have a short weekend cuz I picked up a (admittedly only half) shift on Sat
That cutscene I saw was awesome, I wanna see it again as it was so overwhelming I forgot exactly how it all went down.
Unrelated: the atmosphere here gets me every time. So damn good.
Fucking beautiful.
Found this video but I ain't watching til I'm done the game.
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MiguelItUp
Member
Same. Aside from the memorable Metroid jingles and melodies we're all familiar with, I can't remember anything I heard during my time with it. Loved the game though.Wonder what happened there. It's my only complaint with the game, otherwise it's fantastic but man, all I remember about the music is the beeping of the EMMI zones.
Thaedolus
Gold Member
Hard mode feels even better than my first run on Normal. Not sure if just knowing where to go or having a better grasp on the mechanics I’d making the difference but I’m having so much fun on the second run. EMMIs don’t feel nearly as intimidating now, basically no difference between normal and hard when getting around them as far as I can tell
daveonezero
Banned
I had to watch a video to even forgive out how to do the shinespark.
lesson: go to a train station and practice. Now to just run into a puzzle.
carlosrox
Banned
Sometimes second playthroughs of games are actually better.
It's kind of like, knowing what to look for - not just in terms of gameplay but in the sense of appreciating the game in every way. You're more familiar with basically everything and thus appreciate it more. And you discover new things you didn't the first time. Second runs can be really great.
And I also look forward to playing hard mode.
Cutty Flam
Banned
I've been chipping away at the shinespark from hell. Five hours in total have been invested into figuring this one out. Cortisol levels were through the roof
Tmrw is another day. Metroid Dread with the most insane challenge I've faced yet in gaming
Tmrw is another day. Metroid Dread with the most insane challenge I've faced yet in gaming
tommib
Member
I traded my lite for the OLED and I’m still on the regret period. I’ll get over it. I now play docked more just because of cumbersome the OLED is: ginormous, heavy, more pixelated… Controls were so much better on the lite. I have no idea why people think the Steam Deck is going to be nice to play with when it’s even bigger and heavier than this.
Thaedolus
Gold Member
Personally I like bigger and heavier. I basically only play my Switch in handheld when traveling because I’m not a fan of the controls and smaller screen, but Steam Deck having better integrated controls and basically any PC game I own on it makes it an easy choice for those scenarios
Maestr0
Member
This game is just amazing, hard, definitely my GOTY so far but damn the music disappointed me, it does the job don't get me wrong but they will not haunt my head like the other Metroïd, at least i got the main theme, the mission theme and the lower brinstar remix
Oh and Adam voice xDDDD, I mean that could be way better.
Oh and Adam voice xDDDD, I mean that could be way better.
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BlackTron
Member
This game asks too much of you for joycons to be a good idea.
That said, careful with pro controllers. I have a PowerA wired controller I love for its great d-pad, but this game revealed to me its control stick was less precise with the 360 aiming. I could make finer adjustments with the official pro controller. Mileage will vary of course...but if you get frustrated, it could be the gamepad, not the game.
J3nga
Member
I went with powerA enhanced wireless, the native one was out of stock and more expensive.
BlackTron
Member
You might well be fine because the wired one I got was el cheapo. In fact I only got it as a spare MP controller because it had a damaged box for $15. But then I was shocked at how good the dpad is and started using it all the time. Not that all PowerA controllers will be like this, but I found if you aim left or right and try to add just a few degrees up or down, it won't register it until you move the stick enough, and then jumps to the sticks position when it does. Causing me to over or under shoot when I wanted a more subtle adjustment.
I'm guessing pricier stuff and Afterglow's are fine but due to the precision this game demands of you, I'd be more choosy than usual. If the 360 aiming isn't REALLY full 360, and gives you some small increments, try a different one.