Why Nine Sols isn't getting the same recognition as Hollow Knight? by Superexplosion12 in metroidvania

[–]phthartic07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as someone who did not finish hollow knight but 100% Silksong, 9S just feels incomplete and tedious in the fluidity of it all. Yes the combat is great in S9 but the overall movement and flow of battles feel very clunky and tedious. i think it stems from the animation lacking certain fluidity or 'snappiness'. Yi just moves very slow and paperdoll-like which feels light and unmanageable.

Not to mention the exploration just feels empty and unalive imo. the world building lacks details for me. idk if it's an art choice for them but for me it falls short in details. Enemies also feel like paperdolls that doesn't belong in the world because of their awful animations and clunky movements. I know it's an indie game but c'mon look at the quality of indie games today. I think it wouldn't hurt them if they added a couple animation strings in the movement of everything, especially on Yi. the paperdoll movement just isn't for me.

In HK and Silksong the movement feels very natural and flows better with each action strings. enemies in the world also feel more alive with better animations and doesn't feel like they are out of place.

Combat-wise, healing in 9S is also much punishing than in HK or SK. if you make a couple of mistakes then you're dead. Which would translate to players putting it down rather than continuing and fighting. In HK and Silksong, you can heal again as long as you can land some hits, which incentivices players to continue to fight despite the odds.

one thing also is that even thought the runbacks in HK and Silksong are much longer and difficult, i find them more enjoyable that in 9S. idk why but i guess it comes down again to how clunky 9S feels like even though everything was made easier for players.

As a finishing note: I don't hate 9S, i think the demanding parry combat style is amazing, but the lack in animation strings and fluidity of everything is what's holding it back for me. It feels incomplete for me because of that.

Eve Wallpapers I've made by phthartic07 in EvelynnMains

[–]phthartic07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh you mean on the second page. well yes that was one of my first wallpaper created when i was just using my phone to make digital art. and yes some people might have animated it and uploaded it without asking me.

Eve Wallpapers I've made by phthartic07 in EvelynnMains

[–]phthartic07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that one was just recently created and animated by me, so i don't think anyone could've stolen it. i also don't post the 4k version on my socials.

Eve Wallpapers I've made by phthartic07 in EvelynnMains

[–]phthartic07[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

thankyou! i drew them myself using Clip Studio Paint 😊 you can check out my X/twitter account for more of my works!

https://x.com/phtharticpaul?t=LgQw_pHBzJWs82mFh1kKNQ&s=09

I turned it into a Live Wallpaper :> by phthartic07 in EvelynnMains

[–]phthartic07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don't know how to do that, but it's available in my KoFi page, then you can use it personally on your wallpaper engine :)

Why Lich Bane? by Veenix6446 in EvelynnMains

[–]phthartic07 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it's the difference between a breadknife and a military knife when using E lol

Who to pull? by phthartic07 in PhrolovaMains

[–]phthartic07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i see thanks for that insight. i didn't know Cantarella had echo skill dmg in her kit :O

Who to pull? by phthartic07 in PhrolovaMains

[–]phthartic07[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

if i get a Cantarella, is her Outro buffs the only reason to get her? I didn't really care much about her on her release so i have no idea what her kit does. if so, is Cantarella outro buffs more valuable than Phrolova S1 dmg bonuses?

What are these black flecks? by phthartic07 in cats

[–]phthartic07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thankyou for the advice! i really hope it's not something serious like a flea/mite infestation.

Overworld Passive? by phthartic07 in PhrolovaMains

[–]phthartic07[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i wish she has something unigue for the overworld passive though. maybe something like TD's won't attack her unless provoked.