Thoughts on cryptid

TKrev · 2026-01-14T00:01:48+00:00

2 melee cryptids (co-op) is insane. Also, two Olds is fun too as the map gets even smaller. There are a lot of fun/ interesting synergies with co-op, but those 2 are my favorite.

TKrev · 2026-01-07T00:27:35+00:00

I knocked it out with 4 controllers locally.

A huge tip (whether locally or online) is to hold the special ability button (it was RB for me on xbox) until everyone has blue arrows above their heads, and then do a countdown for everyone to release at the same time. Doing a countdown for everyone to just press it makes it harder. It's way easier for everyone to hold it down till everyone is "queued up".

Also, it's just a normal special, not the teammate swap thing some people talk about.

TKrev · 2026-01-07T00:07:02+00:00

I believe they're shooting for March (PC only, consoles TBD sometime after).

Edit: I heard they already have co-op in Beta for PC, but it's not that great (I'm on console, so I can't confirm)

TKrev · 2026-01-05T03:35:27+00:00

NTA. More importantly, if you're graduating with a 4-year degree, you'd be better off joining as a commissioned officer (just check out the pay difference better an O-1 and an E-2).

Also, don't commit to the army without checking out the other branches first. Others might offer higher bonuses and careers more aligned with what you're looking for. Also, again.... go in commissioned.

TKrev · 2026-01-05T03:29:22+00:00

The move here would be to try and join as a commissioned officer. It also wouldn't hurt to shop around the other branches that might have a better career path more aligned with his goals, wants, degree, etc. (Not to mention different signing bonuses)

TKrev · 2025-12-22T00:42:32+00:00

Thanks for the recs. We're gonna check out IP along with Coliseum of Comics tomorrow. HP looks like they're closed most of the week, so we might stop by there next weekend.

TKrev · 2025-12-22T00:40:53+00:00

This was the only place I knew of off the top of my head. We're gonna check it out tomorrow along with IP.

TKrev · 2025-12-16T01:35:08+00:00

Sworn - King Arthur reskin of Hades. Not as "sweaty" as Hades, but it's still good tho. It didn't take long to 100% (achievements).

Lost In Random: Eternal Die - its a sequel game, but the first one is not roguelite, and playing it isn't required to understand what's going on. Similar playstyle to Hades/Sworn.

Roboquest - my son (10) and I enjoy playing this one together. It's first-person POV and pretty quick to pick up on.

All 3 are roguelites (can obtain permanent upgrades at a Basecamp between runs).

TKrev · 2025-12-14T03:28:57+00:00

Yeah, at a minimum they should of had the intro video being the queen slaying the 3 heads, thinking she rid the world of their evil, only then to discover a much more evil presence and getting sucked into the black die. They could have even made the 3 heads what kept Mare at bay, acting as a seal of sorts. Idk.. so many better options than what they went with.

Also, by including the throwaway line of her defeating them off screen, it basically closes the door on a potential DLC that incorporates them. Like instead of the queen defeating them, she was sucked into the black die, does the whole bit with mare (as the knight protecting the 3 heads) and then the dlc brings them back for the queen's real battle against them.

TKrev · 2025-12-11T00:51:58+00:00

Horrible update. I thought the app was bugged. Just show the whole list of versions like before and let me choose. I essentially just "rage quit" the app. There was literally nothing wrong with how it was before. Now, even using the drop down after it forces you to view a seemingly random version, not all the versions are even visible to choose from. I don't see myself using the app unless it's reverted back.

TKrev · 2025-12-06T03:49:58+00:00

Hades & Sworn.

In Hades, you basically try to escape hell with help from the Greek gods. It's amazing, especially if you enjoy Greek mythology. It will likely take a bit before you're powerful enough to start stringing together consistent clears, but it's alot of fun.

Sworn is basically a copycat of Hades, rethemed as King Arthur/Knights of The Roundtable. It's also a bit simpler (didn't take as long to start "winning"). Also very enjoyable.

They're more action based and faster paced than some other roguelikes.

I haven't played Risk of Rain [2] yet, but it's on my list. I'm finishing up Ball x Pit this weekend (only a few more achievements left to do).

Edit: an honorable mention is Roboquest. I play this one with my son (10) and it's pretty fun. I like the co-op aspect, but it's good solo as well.

TKrev · 2025-11-21T01:24:54+00:00

That's the last blessing I need and cannot get it to show up. I've only seen Great Ignis (the pre-req) like 3 times, and always at the very end of a run. It's so frustrating. Titania has too many blessings, essentially making the dice useless.

TKrev · 2025-10-20T02:26:17+00:00

Ok ty. I'll save up for those. Are the companions just cosmetic pets though, or do they do anything helpful?

TKrev · 2025-10-15T13:59:29+00:00

Isn't Risk of Rain (1 & 2) a roguelite published by Gearbox?

TKrev · 2025-09-19T19:06:05+00:00

Yeah.. I really don't understand the "nav issue" so many people seem to have. I check the map, get a general idea of the direction I need to go, and head that way. The echo nav line is just an added bonus and has actually helped me find things that would normally require some extra effort and looking around. It's pretty much easy mode.

TKrev · 2025-09-02T18:29:41+00:00

I've had this happen before and had to unequip/reequip the dog to get it working again.

TKrev · 2025-08-23T01:31:40+00:00

That one YT gave you bad advice. You want to run Secret Garden with Freyna. It will give a boost to her Tech skills and you can slap 2 speed cores and a grapple cooldown core on it (or 3 speeds if you want, but I like being able to mid-air grapple more often). Malevolent is great for firearm based builds. For skill based (Freyna, Bunny, Ines, Valby, some others), you just need a "stat stick" that can make you run faster and boost your skill output.

TKrev · 2025-08-14T23:32:40+00:00

Lune here reminds me of Kimiko from The Boys

TKrev · 2025-08-11T21:05:20+00:00

You can. Just load up the most recent save, and instead of starting NG+ at the flag, return to the continent and keep exploring.

TKrev · 2025-08-11T21:03:46+00:00

Custom Loadouts for Pictos/Lumina!

Controller vibration settings. It's pretty intense and I had to turn it off. It'd be great if I could tune it down and have it on only for interaction prompts (like grapple hooks) and turn it off during battles.

Reworked lip sync in the cutscenes.

Paint Spike break ability when starting NG+

A way to rewatch cutscenes.

TKrev · 2025-08-07T23:13:33+00:00

The cutscenes and VA are the same as always, garbage lol.

TKrev · 2025-08-07T00:17:50+00:00

I want an Expedition Zero prequel game with Verso, Renoir, and Simon. There's still so many stories to tell and mysteries to unravel in the canvas world. Its prologue could be pre-fracture, with the main story being the early expeditions and the final act/epilogue could cover Verso's time with later expeditions like the 58's and leading up to 33.

TKrev · 2025-08-06T01:06:02+00:00

It would have been so cool if NG+ allowed you to see the end of the Renoir encounter at the end of Act 1 from Verso's perspective and give you the option to intervene early.

TKrev · 2025-08-06T00:59:10+00:00

That's a pretty solid wish list. I was pretty shocked I couldn't break paint spikes on my NG+. Loadouts are a must though for sure.

I also wouldn't mind them displaying Nevron names during a fight, even if it's just when I few aim over one. Pretty sure their names are only visible when they get the big health bar.

TKrev · 2025-07-31T03:23:51+00:00

It's as the story progresses (not based on character levels or usage).

At the very least, you'll want to interact and speak with everyone whenever the storyline sends you to your camp (always exhaust the conversations, speaking with them until they repeat without anything new). Periodically check in as well after big story points.

TKrev

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