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Author:  Mr Dave [ Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:58 ]
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I am still pottering around. I've had a couple of trips into the end game area, which now appears to be manageable.

Probably another week to go, though.
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Apr 06, 2017 15:10 ]
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I took down my second Divine Beast last night. It was the camel in the desert and wasn’t that tough compared to the Elephant in the water.

It was still brilliant thought and a fantastic piece of game design.

I’ve now stumbled across my 3rd (the bird) but before I go headlong into that, I’m doing some cooking to make sure I’ve got enough health.

This is a fantastic game.
Author:  Satsuma [ Thu Apr 06, 2017 15:18 ]
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Wrapper.
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Apr 06, 2017 15:40 ]
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Imagine keeping games in their seal... Disgraceful I say!
Author:  Sir Taxalot [ Thu Apr 06, 2017 23:43 ]
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Is that a pube on the eject button :'(
Author:  Mr Dave [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 0:21 ]
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TheVision wrote:
I took down my second Divine Beast last night. It was the camel in the desert and wasn’t that tough compared to the Elephant in the water.

It was still brilliant thought and a fantastic piece of game design.

I’ve now stumbled across my 3rd (the bird) but before I go headlong into that, I’m doing some cooking to make sure I’ve got enough health.

This is a fantastic game.

You see, I would've said it was the hardest of the four (Camel > Elephant > (Rito) > (Goron) )

But they're all not that hard, really.
Author:  Mr Russell [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:32 ]
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Has anyone got this on WiiU? Would you recommend it for a Russell and Mimi?
Author:  Nik [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:39 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
Has anyone got this on WiiU? Would you recommend it for a Russell and Mimi?


I haven't, but it doesn't sound like there's enough of a difference between it and the Switch version to affect gameplay so yes, I'd recommend it. :)
Author:  Mr Russell [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:42 ]
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Nik wrote:
Mr Russell wrote:
Has anyone got this on WiiU? Would you recommend it for a Russell and Mimi?


I haven't, but it doesn't sound like there's enough of a difference between it and the Switch version to affect gameplay so yes, I'd recommend it. :)

Thanks for the link. It was this comment of yours that got me thinking about it:
Quote:
You do! My wife has started asking me if we can play it instead of watching tv - it's usually the other way around.

Edit: just realised that might appear horribly sexist - not intended. What I meant was this game takes over your life, and much like life, every time you go to do something, you get distracted by five or six other things to be done. It's immense.
Author:  Hearthly [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:44 ]
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Yes I've got the Wii-U version, it's a very close match for the Switch version overall so don't worry that you'd be getting an inferior game experience.

The biggest problem I've found is the battery on my gamepad dying before I want to stop playing the game on any given session :D
Author:  Satsuma [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:48 ]
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Mr Russell wrote:
Has anyone got this on WiiU? Would you recommend it for a Russell and Mimi?


I've got it for the WiiU but it's still in the wrapper so I can't recommend it.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:24 ]
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Sometimes it can properly break down to a crawl on the WiiU (When you smack a moblin so hard it ragdolls sometimes causes the game to drop to sub 5fps when it doesn't on switch from what I hear)
Author:  Nik [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:28 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
Sometimes it can properly break down to a crawl on the WiiU (When you smack a moblin so hard it ragdolls sometimes causes the game to drop to sub 5fps when it doesn't on switch from what I hear)


It does that kind of thing on my Switch, occasionally.
Author:  Hearthly [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 13:41 ]
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IIRC the conclusion Eurogamer came to was that both versions drop frames (sometimes very badly), but not in the same situations.

In essence you're getting the same game on either system, it's not like the difference between getting an 8-bit or 16-bit arcade conversion back in the day.
Author:  Bamba [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 14:05 ]
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Does either version suffer less waggly bullshit motion controls? Because obviously that would be the definitive version.
Author:  Nik [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 14:15 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Does either version suffer less waggly bullshit motion controls? Because obviously that would be the definitive version.


There's motion control aiming (bow and arrow etc.) but I'm pretty sure you can turn it off (on the Switch at least), but nothing like the sword waggling in Skyward Sword.
Author:  TheVision [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 14:35 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Does either version suffer less waggly bullshit motion controls? Because obviously that would be the definitive version.


The Switch version allows you to turn it off when you're aiming with your bow and arrow so that's fine. Some of the shrines make you twist and turn the Joy-Con to move around mazes and such like but they're really easy. Once you detach the Joy-Con, it's really accurate and simple to work with... It's almost fun!
Author:  Hearthly [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 15:14 ]
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There's something quite limited you can control with motion on the Wii-U but I turned it off almost immediately and can't remember what it was.
Author:  TheVision [ Fri Apr 07, 2017 15:21 ]
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Hearthly wrote:
There's something quite limited you can control with motion on the Wii-U but I turned it off almost immediately and can't remember what it was.


I think it's the bow and arrow aiming. You're far more accurate with the analogue stick anyway in my opinion so yeah, keep it off.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sat Apr 08, 2017 0:59 ]
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TheVision wrote:
Hearthly wrote:
There's something quite limited you can control with motion on the Wii-U but I turned it off almost immediately and can't remember what it was.


I think it's the bow and arrow aiming. You're far more accurate with the analogue stick anyway in my opinion so yeah, keep it off.

N the contrary, I've found the system works well both here and elsewhere, it allows for fine aiming much better than the stick does, and you have the stick for getting near your target) (Uncharted on vita was the first time I came across the system, and was pretty much responsible for that being the only one I haven't tired of before the end)
Author:  TheVision [ Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:50 ]
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I took down my third Divine Beast last night. It was the bird, Medoh.

I had to rush through it as the cold kept getting the better of me. I was unprepared as I didn't have enough meals to keep me warm but I persevered and I managed it in the end. Again, I thought it was a clever level design and the scale of the game still amazes me.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sat Apr 08, 2017 23:23 ]
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I just used the cold proof armour.
Author:  TheVision [ Sun Apr 09, 2017 12:03 ]
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I haven't found that yet. Any idea where I get it from?
Author:  Mr Dave [ Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:51 ]
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TheVision wrote:
I haven't found that yet. Any idea where I get it from?

There's an armour shop in the Rito village that sells it. Snowquill, I think it's called.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Tue Apr 11, 2017 19:54 ]
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All shrines done. Finding some of them was... not easy.
Author:  TheVision [ Tue May 02, 2017 11:45 ]
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I completed this last night in that I killed the last boss. There's still a load of shrines to find and I don't think I got the proper ending so I'm going to go back and do what I think I need to do.

Overall though, it's an absolutely amazing game. I've loved it from start to finish and I'm genuinely sad to have finished it.
Author:  TheVision [ Wed Jul 05, 2017 13:19 ]
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After I killed the boss and completed this, I put it down for a few weeks and played a few other things.

Last week though, I went back into Hyrule and I've remembered how brilliant this game is! Turns out that I've got loads of shrine quests to do and as always, there's plenty of stuff to do as I wander about.

In short, best game ever.
Author:  Grim... [ Wed Jul 05, 2017 13:47 ]
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TheVision wrote:
best game ever.

Yeah? Cor.
Author:  TheVision [ Wed Jul 05, 2017 14:14 ]
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Grim... wrote:
TheVision wrote:
best game ever.

Yeah? Cor.


Yep. Totally.

I think it’s fair to say I’ve been a bit disillusioned with games recently and this and the Switch have made me realise that games are great… but mostly when they’re Nintendo games.
Author:  Satsuma [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 20:20 ]
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I've took it out the wrapper.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 20:51 ]
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Has it made it to the disk drive yet?
Author:  Satsuma [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 21:05 ]
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Oh yes. I've suspended it during the intro to watch the end of Gravity for a bit.
Author:  Satsuma [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 21:19 ]
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Ok, why in fucks name have I got an inch black boarder around the screen!?
Author:  Satsuma [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 21:48 ]
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Seems alright. Turned it off now.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sun Jul 09, 2017 23:34 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
Ok, why in fucks name have I got an inch black boarder around the screen!?

Bezel
Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 13:29 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Ok, why in fucks name have I got an inch black boarder around the screen!?

Bezel


Legend of Statham: Bezel of the Wild.

Anyway, it isn't the bezel (obv), I just can't find the option screen that lets me resize the screen. Y'know if there's such an option? I'll be damned if I can find it.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 13:32 ]
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I don't remember having the problem. Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.
Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 13:34 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
I don't remember having the problem. Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Yes that's absolutely right.

(Whut?)
Author:  Mr Dave [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 13:43 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
I don't remember having the problem. Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Yes that's absolutely right.

(Whut?)

Can't you read?

Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.
Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 15:06 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
I don't remember having the problem. Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Yes that's absolutely right.

(Whut?)

Can't you read?

Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Oh yes, sorry I must have read your post wrong the first time. It's all very clear now.

(Whut?)
Author:  Bamba [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 16:17 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
The best Chris and the Wraiths


Your new band name?
Author:  Mr Dave [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 16:40 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
I don't remember having the problem. Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Yes that's absolutely right.

(Whut?)

Can't you read?

Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Oh yes, sorry I must have read your post wrong the first time. It's all very clear now.

(Whut?)

There are times I doubt your intelligence.
Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Jul 10, 2017 16:51 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
I don't remember having the problem. Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Yes that's absolutely right.

(Whut?)

Can't you read?

Might check it out with a bit of a new one. I'm not sure what the actual model is for the best Chris and the wraiths to be honest but I think it's some sort of progressive alliance for the frees.


Oh yes, sorry I must have read your post wrong the first time. It's all very clear now.

(Whut?)

There are times I doubt your intelligence.


Don't worry, it's absolutely crystal clear to me now.

(Whut?)
Author:  TheVision [ Tue Jul 11, 2017 15:43 ]
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I've put 90+ hours into this and it's showing no signs of slowing down. I'm still discovering new things on the map!

For instance, today I've found an abandoned temple that has a hidden shrine in it. The only problem is, it's behind a ton of turrets.

Best... Game... Ever!
Author:  Satsuma [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 14:16 ]
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I've sorted the screen thing by going back into the WiiU system settings and resizing the screen that way. It's fine now.

Game talk:

1) Fuck the WiiU controller for this game.
2) Fuck the person who put jump and dash on X and B. The two buttons that you might use together are on in the most awkward position on a D-pad to press together with your thumb. But wait! You can customise the controls! Yay! How so? Well you can swap the jump and dash buttons around! HNNNGH. Effin morons.
3) That being said, I'm quite impressed by the technical wizardry involved and the open world and lack of hand holding.
4) I'm less impressed with the speed of skipping the text and the drab conversations.
5) I'm also a bit annoyed at the futuristic stylings of the trials (so far).
6) And that Link carries a fucking mobile phone with him... HNNNGH.
7) And the WiiU pad doesn't even have a map screen on it: just a screen that says "touch here to play on the controller". Lazy shits.
8) The atmosphere is reet nice though and the above are relatively minor niggles cause it certainly seems like it's going out of its way to impress me after SKYWARDFUCKINGSWORDSHIT.
Author:  TheVision [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 14:37 ]
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The drab conversations get better. The bit that you're on at the moment is the tutorial in disguise.
Author:  Satsuma [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 14:49 ]
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I gotta say, it's pretty impressive so far.

I found old boy's shack, pinched his axe and now I'm climbing a cliff.
Author:  Trousers [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 15:13 ]
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I've got a night in on my own with this tonight. I am having the same problems regarding the unintuitive button placement but am assuming that will fade with familiarity.

So far so very engaging though.
Author:  Bamba [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 15:46 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
Fuck the person who put jump and dash on X and B. The two buttons that you might use together are on in the most awkward position on a D-pad to press together with your thumb. But wait! You can customise the controls! Yay! How so? Well you can swap the jump and dash buttons around! HNNNGH. Effin morons.


Good old Nintendo, still fucking up the basics even when pushing things forward.
Author:  Hearthly [ Thu Jul 13, 2017 18:41 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Fuck the person who put jump and dash on X and B. The two buttons that you might use together are on in the most awkward position on a D-pad to press together with your thumb. But wait! You can customise the controls! Yay! How so? Well you can swap the jump and dash buttons around! HNNNGH. Effin morons.


Good old Nintendo, still fucking up the basics even when pushing things forward.


Yes this got on my tits too, I was almost gobsmacked that they could create such a stunningly accomplished game, so lovingly crafted in every single regard, and yet they not only fucked up the default controls, the single option they gave you to change them was a 'slight improvement' on 'fucked up'.

They really do plough their own furrow.
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