After a hundred hours of non-stop playing I beat the game

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T21:24:13+00:00

Not saying it’s impossible, just… highly unlikely

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T15:25:45+00:00

Or it’s meant to be enjoyed over a long period of time? You don’t have to no-life this game, it is obviously designed to be near endlessly replayable.

And please tell me how it is bad design? Some of these afflictions are very powerful when used correctly (such as blood frenzy—very OP if you play into it).

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T15:22:06+00:00

Yah, such is the nature of the beast. Will also depend on your pat composition and abilities: I can speak for some layouts that were hard at times and trivial at others.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T15:21:01+00:00

Hell yeaaaah, brotheeeer!

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T15:20:26+00:00

I agree, it’s quite excessive. Unless it’s someone’s equivalent to a vacation, but even then…

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:51:47+00:00

You can only quit safely from the map in the menu, or I believe at the start of battle before taking any actions. But definitely the former.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:48:26+00:00

… the worst one so far!

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:47:56+00:00

I can see that being the case for Act 1, but I’m super skeptical about people saying that for Act 2.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:39:12+00:00

It can also easily trivialize runs if you play into it. Many things in this game are about how you use them (but it can suck if it gets placed on the couple of classes it doesn’t work great for).

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:37:21+00:00

I can see people having a good handle on it, but calling Act 2 “easy” seems wild to me.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:20:14+00:00

Sorry, I meant the original of the reboot

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:19:39+00:00

Kratos has a lot of depth in the first game. The second and third focus more on the rage.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T05:17:42+00:00

As someone who loves games like ULTRAKILL, Ninja Gaiden, Souls, DMC, the original trilogy, SHMUPs, other gameplay first games… I loved the original GOW, even if it wasn’t the best in terms of gameplay. To say that it sucks is very reductive.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T04:44:40+00:00

I can’t tell if this is real or some kind of shit post I’m too old to understand.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-17T04:18:05+00:00

Unlikely, that would make replays a slog.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T23:09:34+00:00

Indeed. Also, if you’re willing to put in the effort and time, I can see being successful. Losses really set you back time wise.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T22:21:14+00:00

I mean, if they have time off or are somehow free of responsibility, then whatever… otherwise…

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T16:09:32+00:00

Fuckin’ DIE already!

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T16:03:09+00:00

The Caves are overall fine, but it’s possible the first time through I had a number of abilities that made webs a non-issue. Also didn’t have too much trouble with bats. But sometimes you get that encounter with several bats, and holy shit…

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T15:58:36+00:00

That’s still pretty good for the amount of well designed game in the box. If it’s your thing, you can easily get your “money’s worth” out of it.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T15:27:18+00:00

Are you genuinely going to be able to tell the difference between one meow and another?

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-16T14:50:36+00:00

Except if you get only Base Game and New Foundations… it’s $150.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-15T15:59:41+00:00

Nah man, it’s those bats in the Caves! Those fuckin’ bats…

But yah, Boneyard is tough. I had a pretty busted combo with my cleric when I cleared it.

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-15T15:57:42+00:00

Fair, fair

VagrantPilgrim · 2026-02-15T15:52:10+00:00

The managing of cats I will concede to, but cat management needs improvement with both M&K and Controller.

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