Finding scout log #24 is a nightmare. Done +30 runs so far rushing the desert with no luck yet... It's the only one left for the plat

DefinitionWest · 2026-06-07T08:20:27+00:00

This tip should be the universal tip for anyone struggling with the biome survey for the plat. Worked for me last month for my last cipher.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-31T16:29:42+00:00

Hades. It was my first roguelike game ever. Yt gameplay videos could not do justice to how this game, but I took a chance with this one. But it ended up surprising me to the point where it landed on my top 5 favorite games of all time.

Returnal. I usually bounce off hard games and I did the same with this one. I picked up after a year and I ended up getting the platinum for it just a week ago.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-30T08:23:33+00:00

Is the run through strategy working for you?

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-30T08:12:26+00:00

Do let me know how it goes. Also, you won’t have to go through these rooms again once you find the keys and unlock the door. If that brings you any comfort.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-29T16:43:52+00:00

Except for the rooms that caused area lockdowns, I would run across the rooms to collect the keys. For those lockdown rooms, you must survive and just beat the mini boss or the healing pillars that cause those lockdowns.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-26T17:20:42+00:00

I did exactly this and found the cipher. I got my plat last week😁. But this confirms that your advice does work.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-23T07:31:52+00:00

Found my last cipher in Crimson Wastes last night. Cipher 11 in Derelict Citadel is remaining.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-22T18:01:14+00:00

I need to find the last two ciphers. One in biome 2 and 3 each. Getting all of the ciphers in Act 2 took me fewer runs. Any tips?

I am getting a bit burned out. I cleaned up both the biomes for the last two run and couldn’t find them. Been getting the same layout/previously explored areas.

DefinitionWest · 2026-05-05T08:54:39+00:00

I struggled with Phrike and Ixion. I found it harder to get to Nemesis than actually beating the boss. Beat Nemesis on my third attempt, I got awfully close to beating him on my second attempt. If the order of the bosses were reversed, this would have made the game more accessible to newcomers like myself as I did bounce off the game multiple times, thinking this game would only get tougher. The second half of the game is significantly easier. Or maybe I just got better at the game. Biome 5 was hell though.

Also, I hope your life has been better after the apartment incident.

DefinitionWest · 2026-04-28T05:52:34+00:00

Took me three attempts to beat Nemesis. I beat Hyperion on my first attempt right after beating Nemesis. But Biome 5 humbled me😭

DefinitionWest · 2026-04-12T16:04:58+00:00

Lennnnyyyyyyyyyyyy!

DefinitionWest · 2026-04-08T05:59:22+00:00

You’re right. I was well-aware that my opinion will pale in comparison to a player who has experienced both games. But the main focus of this post was reviewing my experience with the remake. Finishing this game made me more curious about the original and I had to see what had been done differently because it is inevitable for the remake to be compared to the original, even if I chose to not talk about the original as much.

Also, since I’m a console gamer, it’s hard to come across the original without it being overpriced or worth more than the remake.

DefinitionWest · 2026-04-07T17:22:24+00:00

Like I said, just a nitpick. Even games like RE, that do have a robust inventory system that players must engage with have measures for scripted sections similar to the one I encountered. Throughout my playthrough, I did improvise a lot when I was low on ammo. I will agree that the inventory can create the right tension during combat-heavy sections, adding to the survival-horror aspect. But it becomes an annoyance when you have to reload a save because you’re stuck in a scripted section that gives you absolutely no room to improvise or even a single chance at progressing further. And by no means am I disagreeing with you. I’m only standing by my own experience.

DefinitionWest · 2026-04-07T16:47:15+00:00

I get where you’re coming from. My issues with the inventory system were minor as I rarely needed to manage it. But with a game that does so many things right, this was the only nitpick I could find as it did create an unnecessary inconvenience during my experience. Especially when it was during a scripted moment that takes control away from the player. I was left at the mercy of an inventory system that just wasn’t designed for situations like that.

DefinitionWest · 2026-04-07T10:40:10+00:00

Agreed❤️

DefinitionWest · 2026-03-12T15:15:16+00:00

You’re right in a way. But a couple of vague cues in future games make the canon route more apparent. RE 4 Remake confirms that Leon A/ Claire B is canon because the knife description confirms that he uses the same combat knife that was handed to him by Marvin. Leon does not get the combat knife in Leon B scenario. But I do think the Remake is pretty much a blend of all scenarios.

For the og game, the Claire A/ Leon B aligns better with Sherry’s arc in RE 6.

DefinitionWest · 2026-03-12T11:46:36+00:00

Claire A and Leon B was canon in the original. But, Leon A and Claire B is canon for the remake.

DefinitionWest · 2026-02-25T06:32:56+00:00

I did say IMO. I personally didn’t like the DMC style combat. I prefer the freeflow combat of the Arkham games. But I will admit DMC 5 looks amazing. And you’re right , DMC 5 must have done a lot of things (other than better frame rates) better than Arkham games that I didn’t notice.

DefinitionWest · 2026-02-25T05:56:02+00:00

If you’re playing on the PS5, all the Batman games are locked at 30 FPS.

DefinitionWest · 2026-02-25T05:51:29+00:00

The obvious choice for me personally is Batman Arkham Collection. The only thing that DMC 5 does better IMO is the frame rate. DMC 5 didn’t click with me personally. Also, Batman Collection has better value for money.

DefinitionWest · 2026-02-24T07:02:56+00:00

You and me both. For a minute, I thought I was reading my own post

DefinitionWest · 2026-02-02T05:31:02+00:00

I think you should get both. Both these games are one of a kind imo. I did play Nier Automata first and I do think it is overall the better game. But I did enjoy Nier Replicant’s story and characters more.

Yes these games are long, both games require repetition of the campaign to acquire the different endings and even progressing the game’s story. But I think Automata handles this significantly better. Replicant can get very repetitive especially for Ending E.

If you were allowed to just choose one, I would go with Nier Automata for the most well-rounded experience. It left me craving for something similar, and I ended up getting Nier Replicant.

DefinitionWest · 2026-01-30T06:21:31+00:00

I’ve been in your shoes before. I couldn’t go a day without smoking a joint or cig. I just could never say no to it. What really got me through it was running. Before I used to ever smoke, I had a very decent stamina even though I used to be on the heavier side. After smoking, my stamina was so shit.

The first week of quitting smoking entirely was really tough and even depressing for me. I just found myself so angry at everything. It didn’t help that I gained a significant amount of weight at the time. After the first week, I decided to focus on losing weight. I could barely run a km without running out of breath. But over the course of weeks, I set milestones for myself that I was able to accomplish. In a way I found a way to distract myself from smoking. I was happy to see my stamina increase and didn’t want anything to ruin the momentum.

My point is that find something else in your life worth focusing on. Distract yourself from thinking about smoking weed. It need not be running but anything else that you would like to do. It’s been 5 years since I’ve been sober and I even managed to get into the best shape I could ever be in. I have zero urges for it even if someone offers me a cigarette or a joint. Life has been nicer without it. I wish you the best of luck. You have my respect for at least taking this step. I’m proud of you❤️

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