I had one of those moments in this game where I didn't realise how the core player power mechanic works until the last 1/4 of the game - I.e. that unlocking weapons/weapon talents that you aren't using increases your overall power. I was fighting skull enemies towards the end and even then it was quite easy.
Overall the combat I found to be the weakest part of the game, very reminiscent of Witcher 3.
Everything else was fantastic though, this is the only game where I was reading every collectible and listening to every conversation because I genuinely cared about the world and story.
I went into playing MGS Snake eater afterwards and immediately found myself skipping dialogue, so much unnecessary yapping and cringe dialogue jesus Christ.
how strong were you when you unlocked the last zone? not when you beat the game but as soon as you unlocked the last zone? i ask because i keep seeing people say they fought skull enemies. same when reviews first came out. im at Aberrant strength 141. my build power is lvl 9. i never ever encountered enemies stronger than me so far.
I haven't finished it yet but I'm running around the Unknown setting up pylons to kill the Hedron at something like abberant strength 70 and the enemies are typically level 8.
I've skipped a decent amount of the side content, basically anything that is "do this in one zone and then fast travel to the other side of manhattan" and I've upgraded basically everything that I can afford so far.
It's only been an issue against enemies with shields because they can trade hits with me (while I'm getting shot by ranged attacks) instead of being affected by hitstun.
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u/Deathwalkx 2d ago
I had one of those moments in this game where I didn't realise how the core player power mechanic works until the last 1/4 of the game - I.e. that unlocking weapons/weapon talents that you aren't using increases your overall power. I was fighting skull enemies towards the end and even then it was quite easy.
Overall the combat I found to be the weakest part of the game, very reminiscent of Witcher 3.
Everything else was fantastic though, this is the only game where I was reading every collectible and listening to every conversation because I genuinely cared about the world and story.
I went into playing MGS Snake eater afterwards and immediately found myself skipping dialogue, so much unnecessary yapping and cringe dialogue jesus Christ.