Better than expected port and impressive given how weak the switch is, but it's not perfect. Still slows down in heavy action, which is where it needs to remain smooth.
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Better than expected port and impressive given how weak the switch is, but it's not perfect. Still slows down in heavy action, which is where it needs to remain smooth.
That is why I also can't get into Isaac and EtG. They are just weird in game universes to me.
Well damn, I guess I'm buying it today.
How much of a slow down? Is it major or like dips to 50fps?
Ummmm whats going on with widescreen support? It only gives me the highest resolution then stretches everything?
You'll be able to trade it up from ambrosia, with other stuff in a limited offer, buy it from Charon at a hefty price, or even get some from fishing, so no biggie.
But don't do it again >:O
What do you mean? Got a screen cap?
Dead Cells has an interesting story but it's pretty slapstick with the violence. It's also punishingly hard, especially after you get through the first iteration of the game. That took me 20 hours or so.
Overall Hades beats it in most aspects, except for the pick up and play part. Dead Cells is streamlined more where in Hades a lot of the ambiance comes from your conversations. Someone on Kotaku said it's like a visual novel + roguelike; I think that's accurate.
I played for a good 5 hours last night.
It plays like all the best parts of Transistor and Bastion were blended together with a dash of Ambrosia. I love Greek mythology and I love roguelikes.
I will say that I don't really understand the heat mechanic in Hell Mode, but I feel it'll be explained better later.
I also love Charon and I've given him all my nectar so far.
It plays like all the best parts of Transistor and Bastion were blended together with a dash of Ambrosia. I love Greek mythology and I love roguelikes.
I will say that I don't really understand the heat mechanic in Hell Mode, but I feel it'll be explained better later.
I also love Charon and I've given him all my nectar so far.
Has happened to me with TWO save files already.
Pretty bummed, lost like +10h already.
Reinstalling game to see if it gets better, doubt it though.
UGH the Minotaur and Theseus fight. Pretty annoyed that the variant where there's a Minotaur fight earlier in the level doesn't result in him not taking part in the final boss.
Do I just have to git gud now? I spent all my titan blood on the spear and I assume I can't get anymore until something happens, or I get through this boss. Anything else I should be doing to try and get stronger?
Do I just have to git gud now? I spent all my titan blood on the spear and I assume I can't get anymore until something happens, or I get through this boss. Anything else I should be doing to try and get stronger?
Yeah I might go that route. It's just kind of annoying having to switch it to 720p for this game and then back to 1080p for others. I did the same thing with Xenoblade Chronicles: DE, though.
Thanks for the reply.
I really like this game a lot so far, and the trove of unlockables leave me always wanting for more. Almost beat second "real" boss.
Quick question : Can I equip multiple keepsakes or just the one ?
Yeah, I didn't mind restarting once 'cause the game is so good but man, having it happen a second time was a real downer.
Weird thing is there aren't many reports of this happening online...
Keep leveling up the mirror buffs, as they help quite a bit in general. Also, experiment with the different keepsakes - some might seem like the buffs are almost unnoticeable, but they really add up. As far as this fight in particular:
I always focus on the minotaur first, as he keep rushing you. In his normal 3 hit combo, the first two swings hit everywhere except behind him, so dodge there and hit him for that sweet backstab damage, then dodge to the side to avoid that jump attack then ends the combo. You can lure him away from Theseus, who then will only occasionally throw a spear, which you get warning for with the targeting symbol on you 2 seconds before he attacks. Once the minotaur is dead, switch to focus on Theseus, who is less of a problem, you just have to attack him while he's walking around and can't block.
Main thing is to avoid triggering Theseus' halfway point before the minotaur is dead - if you accidentally trigger that, the whole thing becomes much harder.
Main thing is to avoid triggering Theseus' halfway point before the minotaur is dead - if you accidentally trigger that, the whole thing becomes much harder.
Best of luck!
Just one at a time, but you can purchase an upgrade that allows you to switch between biomes.
So basically, considering where I am and what I've done so far... I just need to git gud 😜
I have my mirror pretty leveled up, and I managed to get the Minotaur dead and then died to Theseus unfortunately.
Hey, I'm very sorry to hear this -- we're actively investigating what might have happened here. It probably feels even worse knowing the issue is rare. We don't know this for sure right now but one possible work-around is just to quit out after X hours of play if you happen to have been playing for many hours in a row (or just left the game running). But that is just a guess right now.
Awesome to hear you're looking into it!
I'm on vacation this week so I have had some pretty long sessions, gonna restart the game every now and then to see if I can get a third file that doesn't break :(
I feel like Athena's Dash Deflect is one of the best boons in the game so far. It completely trivializes the first boss at least, and helps a lot in the second world.
My experience exactly! I'm always looking forward to seeing new interactions, so I don't even mind. I don't think any other rogue-like makes the phase in between runs so worthwhile.
I haven't tried it myself, but on Reddit I read mixed opinions. It seems mostly ok, but there are noticeable drops when the action gets intense. Plus the resolution in dock mode seems to be pretty soft. I'll personally wait a bit, maybe after a patch or two.
BRO
The Elysium boss storyline advanced and they learned a new attack <o>
Besides that;
Dio/Zeus duo Scintillating Feast
Demeter or Aphro on attack/special
Zeus double lightning
Artemis/Ares duo, which makes your build become a cast spamming monster doing infinite damage (ok not really but STILL)
Combos really REALLY depend on the weapon/aspect. For instance, Both special upgrades for the bow (+ shots, + dmg per consecutive hit) + Aphro for big % modifier on special + Chiron Aspect + Ares on attack (damage on the down time between specials).
It was the best boon ever before, now it's still pretty good but I don't think it's necessary for all builds.
The Elysium boss storyline advanced and they learned a new attack <o>
Some urns with coins are blue, you'll know when you see them!
Besides that;
Dusa's keepsake also gives any broken furniture a small % chance of dropping health. Don't really recommend it tbh
Artemis' Support Fire
Dio/Zeus duo Scintillating Feast
Demeter or Aphro on attack/special
Zeus double lightning
Artemis/Ares duo, which makes your build become a cast spamming monster doing infinite damage (ok not really but STILL)
Combos really REALLY depend on the weapon/aspect. For instance, Both special upgrades for the bow (+ shots, + dmg per consecutive hit) + Aphro for big % modifier on special + Chiron Aspect + Ares on attack (damage on the down time between specials).
Spend that darkness on the mirror, learn their patterns, don't be greedy, remember to use your Call if you got one. If you like Spear, try to get Athena on the special; if you get the timing down Theseus own spear throw becomes free damage for you. Remember that Asterius always attacks on 3s unless he does the charge, so avoid that damage and hit him after. Also note that while Theseus is aiming the spear, he cannot block.
One of each type (you'll know when you unlock it). The common keepsakes can be switched between areas after buying a Contractor upgrade.
It used to have like 3 or 4 times the current range lol
It was the best boon ever before, now it's still pretty good but I don't think it's necessary for all builds.
Played my first post-1.0 run; since I was rusty I went for a 0-heat run (for the spear, which conveniently I was missing two bounties at 0 heat), and finished it. Without going into spoilers, I absolutely loved everything after the Hades fight.
I had a chance to finally test this, and the above is wrong indeed. I got Euridice's nectar, which showed as a boon with 3 charges. After selecting the next god boon (all three options were rare or above), it still got two charges left. So it indeed consumes one charge per boon you get, not per boon shown to you.I'm 99% certain Ariadne's Thread works the same, only it only upgrades one.
It does, however, decrease his health in the boss fight, which is great. He lasts considerably more than Theseus otherwise. :)
I had a chance to finally test this, and the above is wrong indeed. I got Euridice's nectar, which showed as a boon with 3 charges. After selecting the next god boon (all three options were rare or above), it still got two charges left. So it indeed consumes one charge per boon you get, not per boon shown to you.I'm 99% certain Ariadne's Thread works the same, only it only upgrades one.
It does, however, decrease his health in the boss fight, which is great. He lasts considerably more than Theseus otherwise. :)
I have a alien ware widescreen 2k monitor. It only gives me a few resolution options. I choose the highest one and it stretches the game out?
It plays but I'm not sure the framerate will be good enough
Intel HD Graphics 620 l Gameplay l HADES
Antes que nada digo que los programa que ocupo para grabar es FRAPS, Bandicam o a veces el programa de Microsoft Recorder (Windows 10)Así que si ven unos peq...
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This is on the same IGP with a i5-7200U instead of your i5-8250U but that won't be much better. The clip is of a 1 year old build so it might run a bit better + the recording software ate a couple of frames away as well.
Always a 2 hour refund window on Steam.
thanks. then i will just wait and hope for a fast ps4-5 or xbox release.It plays but I'm not sure the framerate will be good enough
Intel HD Graphics 620 l Gameplay l HADES
Antes que nada digo que los programa que ocupo para grabar es FRAPS, Bandicam o a veces el programa de Microsoft Recorder (Windows 10)Así que si ven unos peq...
This is on the same IGP with a i5-7200U instead of your i5-8250U but that won't be much better. The clip is of a 1 year old build so it might run a bit better + the recording software ate a couple of frames away as well.
Always a 2 hour refund window on Steam.
Got up to the surface for the first time but the boss beat me. I unfortunately bought the anvil right before not knowing it takes away a weapon improvement. And I kinda relied on that weapon improvement...
Anyway, this is pretty fun. I don't really like the shield or spear, but bow and sword are cool. The next weapon is available for purchase now but I lack the keys right now. One more run...
Anyway, this is pretty fun. I don't really like the shield or spear, but bow and sword are cool. The next weapon is available for purchase now but I lack the keys right now. One more run...
not sure if this has been shared yet but Joanne from SG posted the map on her artstation:
really beautiful work
really beautiful work
Was considering this for PC (gaming laptop, RTX2070, i7) or Switch. Does it play better as keyboard and mouse or on Switch?
BRO!! Went dark on this & now it's out on SWITCH so I can stop being jealous of the cool rogue lite everyone was talking about.
I did one run & I'm in fucking love.
Been playing this over 3D All Stars when I saw it in the Eshop :P
thanks SG.
I did one run & I'm in fucking love.
Been playing this over 3D All Stars when I saw it in the Eshop :P
thanks SG.
It plays best with a controller either way, but it looks and performs MUCH better on PC.
So really you just have to decide how important portability is to you when making your decision.
One thing I love about this is you can save and exit relatively painlessly without restarting a run. There are a handful of good roguelites out there that sometimes I wanna just play for 15 minutes and not have to complete a run and just come back later that day. Feels like most of the ones I stick with let me save exit.
Played for 7 hours so far. I echo complements about this being a Roguelike that I don't get annoyed by very quickly. It's not a cheap game at all.
...although I echo the complaints about Thesus/Minotaur though. Did 3 attempts with different weapons with no luck, so will have to think on better strategies though.
...although I echo the complaints about Thesus/Minotaur though. Did 3 attempts with different weapons with no luck, so will have to think on better strategies though.
Y'all having a hard time with the Elyseum bosses:
practice dodging the spinning slashes, there's more of that coming on your next boss
practice dodging the spinning slashes, there's more of that coming on your next boss
me: i'll take a break from playing mario and just check out the start of hades
me two hours later: MORE RENOVATIONS
me two hours later: MORE RENOVATIONS
This is very misleading. This is how long it takes to do and maybe even finish a run. But I've put in more than 14 hours and feel like I'm just getting going. Definitely unlocked a good amount and fought the boss once or twice but still haven't finished it nor am I anywhere near seeing all the content, weapons, abilities, dialog etc.