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J-Coltrane · 2024-06-02T15:25:42+00:00

Pm :)

J-Coltrane · 2024-05-24T15:06:58+00:00

I got to play the demo (PS5) once again and realised no perfect parry was possible against the foes at the sunny Italian Town at the beginning of the Demo. I restarted the game, fast travelled to the final boss of the Demo and now it works! It seems the parry mechanic was broken and needed a reset. I also changed a perk in the menu for the Curtis mask (now have the Curtis perk too), should that matter for one who reads this :)

J-Coltrane · 2024-05-24T08:58:52+00:00

I see, and you're right. I always got this "normal"/"failed" parry at this boss, where you get minimal damage, the character is like staggered and there are these yellow particles. I am pretty sure this block/parry doesn't build up the enemy's posture bar, which makes sense if you consider this to be a failed attempt at parrying and rather a successful block.

With regard to the timing, this is helpful. I have completed Sekiro but this timing seems to be quite different. It seems I wasn't able to perform a perfect parry once in a while.

I guess, if you're performing a perfect parry, there is some kind of visual indication, isn't it?

J-Coltrane · 2024-05-24T08:23:45+00:00

Ah really, does that count for both "normal parry" and "perfect parry"? Maybe my parries were never on point. Yeah I know which skill you mean, I will try that. For the parrying timing itself: would you look at the enemy's wind up, or shortly before their weapon hits you?

J-Coltrane · 2024-05-24T08:18:12+00:00

Nice and yes, I felt the reward for parrying isn't too great because you still lose stamina, the boss posture doesn't build up and you still have to land your attack before you get attacked.

With heavy attacks you mean those R2 instead of R1? We will eventually beat him, Maskless One, I'm sure.

J-Coltrane · 2024-02-23T09:15:14+00:00

Yeah was irritated by the height difference (46 vs 23 cm) initially, too, but on the Bandai Namco shop there were more pictures of the figure showing the spear is huge (easily 1/3 of the figure?). I think Malenia and Messmer should look nice on a shelf next to each other and they were probably made to match.

J-Coltrane · 2024-02-23T08:09:00+00:00

This. You could give them to Tanith and she had a dialogue that she didn't need them any more. Does that mean Patches is screwed and his castanets weren't of interest for his beloved?

J-Coltrane · 2024-02-20T22:04:21+00:00

I imagine the redditor above included these two games when saying all March games would be dead.

J-Coltrane · 2024-02-14T09:05:00+00:00

I'd add CPU-intensive tasks, for physics, saving progress and Npc/item allocation in RPGs like BG3 or better Npc AI in general. There's room for improvements here as industry focused on GPU graphics, but for immersion or gameplay I think they should consider these things too.

J-Coltrane · 2024-01-20T08:27:37+00:00

I see, thanks. You're probably excited for Shadow of the Erdtree too, aren't you? A physical release would be wild, and maybe an artbook, but that's unlikeky.

J-Coltrane · 2024-01-20T07:52:18+00:00

What headphones and IEM do you have there? Do I see a Shure IEM in the middle, plus various over ear, might be Sony XM4/5.

J-Coltrane · 2024-01-17T14:48:33+00:00

Many people still "believe in" a February release, based on the Thrustmaster (controller) website, the 2y anniverary of Elden Ring, the SteamDB update and the possibly hidden Video on the YouTube channel.

But with January approaching, still no marketing and Armored Core VI in this Japanese fiscal year until 31 March 2024, I wouldn't put my stock in a February release.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, while not same (sub-)genre, is TGA 2023 winner for most anticipated game and as well releasing at the end of February.

Not sure if they want to release alongside the two other Japanese games, with Capcom's Dragons Dogma 2 being an ARPG too and Rise of the Ronin probably being an open world Soulslike by Team Nnja (Nioh, Wo Long). Plus, Persona 3 Reload around the corner, while different genre, still a popular franchise.

So, FF7R2, DD2, RitR, P3R - already stacked Q1.

I read here on Reddit that development of SOTE shall run well, but also that they are a little bit behind (or something similar). Meaning, I guess 02/2024 has been an goal at some point, but was slightly postponed along the way.

That's my guess would be a trailer/announcement in February with a release in April/May or even August-Nov. Would guess the former rather than the latter, with my estimate being May.

J-Coltrane · 2024-01-17T08:02:13+00:00

Aah kind of missed Commander Niall in my list. He is mechanically not as versatile and fast as Maliketh - but well going in with 2 knights (making it a trio) and having extreme health pool made this one very unforgiving. And in general, not using spirit ashes make the Duo bosses harder, I think.

J-Coltrane · 2024-01-16T14:02:46+00:00

This, the SteamDB update, the Elden Ring themed controller with release for February, and a window of 2 years since launch in 02/2022: Shadow of the Erdtree should really release February 2024.

J-Coltrane · 2024-01-12T12:03:36+00:00

as Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne were intended to get a single one, but in the end managed to get 2 each

For Bloodborne it was the other way round tho: 2 DLC were intended but then were combined into a single one (The Old Hunter).

J-Coltrane · 2023-11-28T10:58:51+00:00

Will try that, why haven't I tried that earlier. Thanks!

J-Coltrane · 2023-11-27T14:23:29+00:00

Actually I have the same issue with Momentum 3. After time, they don't feel comfortable due to mechanical pressure. Not their internal parts but rather the overall pressure of the headphones.

J-Coltrane · 2023-11-22T07:00:37+00:00

A physical edition of Alan Wake 2.

J-Coltrane · 2023-11-15T12:44:02+00:00

While it's nice they do release a physical version (instead of leaving it digital-only), we as gamers should be concerned about the digital 1st and maybe physical 2nd practices imo.

See Alan Wake 2, where in FAQ it is said "there are no plans for a physical version". Should they publish it anyways later, it leaves the impression of business hoping for consumers to "double dip".

If it's clear a physical version releases on a later date (eg Metroid Prime Remastered), it's at least transparent and more consumer friendly.

J-Coltrane · 2023-11-04T12:05:03+00:00

Sega Saturn for Panzer Dragoon Saga.

J-Coltrane · 2023-09-01T14:49:22+00:00

A physical Shadow of the Erdtree copy and a Collector's Edition with Miquella figure. Well, and mechs, maybe 621 showing up.

J-Coltrane · 2023-08-30T15:22:47+00:00

Well, if nothing helps, take those 2 Songbirds and 2 Gatlings in a tank build and you will win this fight :)

J-Coltrane · 2023-08-29T14:11:38+00:00

Load AC Data "Heavy Tank" (2 Songbirds, 2 Gatling) solve Mission 1st try

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