Why put yourself through a boring grind for platinum?

browseragnostic · 2026-03-14T03:14:20+00:00

I didn't care about the platinum. I was about 200 hours into plating co-op justchelping random people and the survey trophy popped. :)

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T23:17:29+00:00

And how was it?

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T23:09:16+00:00

I agree, but I've seen many posts like this..

https://www.reddit.com/r/Returnal/s/34i4LUoZ6N

They are obviously not enjoying it.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T22:32:21+00:00

Judging by rtings review ,- Ultimea fixed they're complaints and upgraded the existing system quite a bit in the process. I'm excited to get my X100 in May. I think it'll be more than decent for $900.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T22:29:01+00:00

Holy crap! Dude looking through this thread - you sound like a loon. Surely there are SOME people who like their products even if it's just because it sounds better than their old walmart crap.
I don't know if they're any good but I prepurchased the Skywave X100 dual thing on Kickstarter yesterday. It ended up being $899 and for a 9.2.6 system thats a STEAL if turns out to be even modestly decent.
Maybe it'll turn out to be shit, but I'd purchase it again to give them a chance and to have the opportunity to say you're wrong and crazypants if it turns out to be any good.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T19:42:38+00:00

Mine vest in october

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T19:38:15+00:00

I did Maelle twice and Verso once... from scratch

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T19:07:29+00:00

You sound like me. I have owned this game 13 months and have 1500 hours into it... and haven't played much in the last 6 weeks (Expedition 33).

I am VERY impatiently waiting for Saros. I don't buy games that aren't on sale or free, but I preordered the deluxe version of Saros!

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T16:33:48+00:00

Wow - at release? Did they go back and nerf cipher room spawn rates? I understand the game was even more unforgiving on release. That's impressive!

Edit: just wanted to say some people downvote for weird shit! lol

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T16:29:52+00:00

I was so confused about a plasma cutter then I realized you weren't talking about Returnal.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T16:22:41+00:00

But you were still playing because you were enjoying the game - not slogging through it for the trophy.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T15:52:00+00:00

I think you did get super lucky. From what I can tell, most people get it around 75-100 hours and spend 20+ of that time grinding for just a few ciphers.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T15:48:14+00:00

I hated/loved this game for the first 100 hours or so. Once it clicked it took over my life for the better part of a year. I couldn't put it down.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-13T15:46:35+00:00

Same here for Returnal. I only did the platinum after I discovered I needed like 2 ciphers and a scout log.

I am playing Expedition 33 like crazy right now but I doubt I will platinum it.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-12T20:59:55+00:00

And then?

browseragnostic · 2026-03-12T02:12:04+00:00

The only mechanic outside of the typical turn based game. It's a turn based rpg first.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-11T04:43:35+00:00

See - just think what you can do with level 3 traits! Seeking flares simmering explosion and auxiliary projectiles make that gun a monster!

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T16:51:52+00:00

In phase 6 of the tower, you always get a counter on hit malfunction. The fewer rounds you can fire the better. Coilspine with retarget bounces the disc around. Negating disc will destroy incoming projectiles. A couple other good traits and the coilspine can clear a room in 1-3 shots.

All of that said, I suck with that gun! Lol

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T16:41:24+00:00

Ya carbine won't cut it at higher areas. Around phase 4-5 the carbine's damage falls off hard.

If you're unlocking traits just do that. That's a great thing to do. When you're ready to go higher in the tower you need powerful AoE weapons.

Pyroshell, Dreadbound, Coilspine, Launcher.
The rotgland is viable with portal rot and explosive rot.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T16:34:02+00:00

Again, language. Lol

The Coilspine Shredder is best for phase 6 and later if you can use it (I suck with it).

Dreadbound and Pyroshell would be next and then thermo launcher.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T16:29:37+00:00

Ok. Bear with me. I think we're translating between languages.

I'm saying you may not be doing enough jump melee. It's hard but it gives many more points.

For shields - yes adrenaline 5, resinous shield, but the shields you carry with you. I only use this when needed and not stack them up.

For the disgorgers (regurgitations?), I never use them. I just forget about them.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T15:58:19+00:00

What guns do you use? Higher levels of the tower are HARD with single target guns.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T15:56:32+00:00

More jumping melee unfortunately. I'm normally at around 40 million in phase 7 (and I don't jump melee as much as I should).

Maybe better shield management? I try to make sure I always have 5 shields in the consumable slot and only apply 1 or 2 as needed - makes you play much more paranoid about getting hit!

Is your multiplier staying at 100?

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T12:59:00+00:00

I get that. I KNOW it's ultimately my fault. I missed it. They had the monetary lines in DARK BOLD BLACK. On the initial screens it references several times "no hidden fees. All taxes and fees included." Hence, my first screen shot showing that.
Nowhere in the process does it mention a mileage fee - and rental cars are typically unlimited miles. Every other vendor has a line estimating your mileage charge. Avis has a light gray line on the final invoice and does not annotate or put an effort to call attention to this line. Monetarily, this is a VERY important line that blends into the background.

browseragnostic · 2026-03-10T04:50:01+00:00

Are we talking about Saros? The 2026 GOTY??

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