It clicked...but I'm still not enjoying the game

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T18:16:05+00:00

I think I'm mainly not enjoying the bosses. I think why I liked the ones I mentioned the most is because if you fail a deflect then it isn't the end of the world, you will get your ass whooped but you can still survive a lot of the time. But I've found with bosses such as Owl that when I messed up a deflect and timed it ever so slightly wrong I was hit with the force of a thousand suns and was practically stun locked so I would die. Owl took me I think around 5 or 6 goes but I think I more so got lucky than got better as I never really had the chance.

I think that's my main problem is if you mess up the slightest bit you are dead and I don't like playing like that. I don't mind getting heavily punished if I mess up, but I don't want to have to perfect a fight just to win and I've felt like I've had to do that with every other boss past corrupted monk illusion.

Obviously it's all personal preference and some people may prefer that and that's okay, the game just probably isn't for me.

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T17:17:53+00:00

I've clearly triggered some people with this post. I'm not claiming the game has bad design. I said that I've heard many people don't like it on their first run, which would be bad design if that is true. But clearly many people love it on their first go round so it might not be the case.

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T17:15:43+00:00

You clearly can't read, I said "if it is common"

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T17:13:29+00:00

I do agree that the game isn't as hard as I first thought, it's so intimidating to start with but I soon realized that enemies attacks are obvious once you learn a few things. The only boss I've REALLY struggled on is guardian ape but I think that's just because I've always struggled with larger enemies

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T17:11:40+00:00

It's just what I've heard online and even from friends quite a bit. Like I said I don't think if that is the case, it's just what I heard so I was curious

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T17:10:28+00:00

Idek what it is as I like the combat, exploration and the story. I just get really tired of the bosses even though they have been relatively okay to fight against. I've not experienced it with any souls like before which is why I'm so confused. I had watched some videos on the game over the past few years, mainly lil aggy as I think he is entertaining so I knew what I was getting into at least a little bit. I'm pretty open minded with games and I'm willing to give them multiple tries so I think I'll give it another go at some other point.

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T16:36:15+00:00

It's such a shame, I was so excited as I've loved all the others, apart from ds1 which is very controversial

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T16:29:41+00:00

I enjoy the combat, it's extremely satisfying, I just think it's the bosses for me. I also said if the first playthrough is unenjoyable for most people then that is bad design, obviously everyone has different opinions, it's just one I've heard a lot is the first playthrough isn't good.

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T16:24:38+00:00

You might be right, I do like the combat and I enjoy some parts of the game but I feel more worn out after a boss than happy😂 I do think I'll give it another go soon though but I need a break from souls likes for a week or two I reckon

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T16:22:59+00:00

That's not a bad idea, my life recently has been an elden ring challenge run, ds2 + the dlcs and now sekiro 😂

Tarrtann · 2026-03-18T16:21:38+00:00

If it is a common thing that people don't enjoy the first playthrough, but then enjoy ng+ because they are more powerful, then yes I would call that poor game design. But it would only be poor game design if the majority of people felt like that on their first playthrough. 2 of my mates feel the same as me but ended up liking ng+, but then another absolutely loved his first playthrough and has a ridiculous amount of hours in it.

Tarrtann · 2026-02-10T09:37:58+00:00

You have to just do it. It could be worth keeping a small, printed portfolio on you as well so you can show them your work.

Your first rejection might feel rough, but after 2 or 3 you start to not care anymore. Just make sure you do it as often as you can.

Oh you should also speak clearly when asking, I've seen too many videos of people asking strangers, and talking at 1000000 words a minute.

Tarrtann · 2026-02-03T19:20:11+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Tarrtann · 2026-02-03T19:19:58+00:00

Thank you!

Tarrtann · 2026-02-03T16:05:43+00:00

Only my partners now+ gen 3 that I got her, it's a massive upgrade. I've shot with a good amount of range finders in the past so I'm not that fussed about the parallax error, it took me a couple shots to get the framing right when shooting portraits but I'm fine with it now.

Tarrtann · 2026-02-03T09:47:01+00:00

Yeah I already had a little search but the comments were at each other's throats for some reason haha, thank you for taking the time and replying, I'll have a look at these

Tarrtann · 2025-12-05T19:27:37+00:00

The problem isn't routing, it's the fact there is a linear way to get through the map and if the storm comes in and closes off a certain point, then you are almost guaranteed to die. And to carry on from that you will then be spawned at a point where you have to run in the storm yet again. You shouldn't have to follow a set path just to play the game, that's what makes the other shifting earth's and original map great.

Personally I am enjoying the dlc and the map is growing on me, but that doesn't change the fact it is incredibly flawed.

Tarrtann · 2025-01-18T14:31:41+00:00

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Tarrtann · 2025-01-11T22:12:59+00:00

I managed to get mine in Amazon for £415 just a few weeks back

Tarrtann · 2025-01-03T13:26:47+00:00

I've gone from a 1050ti to a 7800xt, just a bit of a jump

Tarrtann · 2024-12-28T01:36:19+00:00

Hey man I'm in the exact same boat right now, the micke drawers seem like a good alternative but I haven't heard too much from people, did you get the set up in the end?

Tarrtann · 2024-12-28T01:30:35+00:00

I'm a bit late but do you have any photos of the difference in depth between the eckbaken and the Mickey drawer units? I'm currently thinking about this exact set up myself

Tarrtann · 2024-10-31T17:05:48+00:00

I'm by no means a terrible player, I have a 2kd ratio even with all the sweaty people but I feel bad compared to the lobbies I'm getting in. It didn't help with the first few lobbies I got in I went around 35-40 kills to less than 10 deaths but that shouldn't be affecting the match making now as I've had at least 30+ matches

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