I felt like they built on the og BOTW style while adding in classic elements from past Zelda games - all the new shrines felt next level and original, the final divine Beast felt closer to an old Zelda Dungeon without loosing it's identity, the final boss being a Monk was just perfection and you got the bike at the end of it all probs one of the best rewards for finishing a Zelda game ever!

Looks like you've made good progress with the Korok seeds since we last spoke but man.. that grind.. I just couldn't

5-6 was so funny I don't think i've ever seen people as stubern before in my life (myself included) It wasn't about clearing the level anymore it was about winning with no survivors.
We just did 7-3 today and man that was terrific, after many many lost lives 3 of us managed to take the right pipe path and end up on the high ground ready to get the golden flagpole but one person took the wrong split in the pipe and ended up on ground level. The drawn out nooooooooo0000000oooo as they flew off was comedy gold


Still can't get over the amount of stuff that's in MH Rise I was a tad worried that it not being a numbered entry and World doing so well it would be a lesser game but nope! looks like the best one yet! Pre order the Special edition and got that new pro controller too Nice job on that Rampage prediction too pretty much spot on!

Edit: Rainbow Run was absolutely brutal!!!!!

Edit: I just saw the 77 Koroks

I'd had my fill of Koroks once I got all the item slots on both files tbh I love the fact they're in the world and that even the smallest play session can reward you with 1/3 seeds if your looking for them but overall I like the fact there's stuff I still haven't seen in that game and can remember it as an endless experience. Good luck and Happy Hunting however

I think it's well worth doing the sword trials in Master mode for sure! You mite have some regret while playing it but it's so amazing when you get that perfect run!!! It was the last thing I did after the DLC on Master Mode and it felt like this games version of Champions Road. Very Challenging but also very satisfying!


Quick update on Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin very happy to report that everythings come into it's own now and non character related activaties have rampted up tenfold! Combat, level design, farming etc
Very Pleased and still a great slow burn game

So curious, what new things are you finding yourself appreciating on the Master Mode playthrough?

Don't think i've ever been this excited before about someone playing DLC for a game get ready to experience arguably the best Shrines and Dungeon in the game!

You doing 100% with all the Koroks / Big Monsters defeted or just Shrines, Dungeons, memories etc?

Thanks!

After getting my 30 plays out of the Rise demo I put in my pre-order for the collectors edition and eagerly await any more news they decide to throw at us


Sakuna is currently my chill out game at the moment so I’m taking it a lot slower than I imagine most people would, but loving every second! The games incredibly charming, has a great recourse / farming system in place and a loveable cast of unique characters. I have this weird thing where the characters remind me of the ones in Okamiden but specifically the people that would play around with Chibiterasu in the background of a cutscenes ...I love it.

The combat system feels like a Muramasa “lite” at the moment with a 2D style and a focus on combo attacks that fill up a gauge allowing you to use heavy hitters. (No sword switching though sadly)
It’ s pretty basic at the moment but I can see it getting much more complex later on it the game especially with boss fights and longer areas.

Overall I’d say it’s well worth it especially since you like Okami / Muramasa and I think this could fit into ether of those worlds pretty well.

I still can’t get over how much the wire bug changes the game for me. I’ve been through each weapon at least twice at this point and for the first time I personally think each one is really powerful / enjoyable to use, I’m used to having 1 stand out weapon I just click with but I think it’s time to get good with them all.

Getting to grips with the hammer was my favourite moment in the demo (so far) after starting the fight I thought it was way too slow vs other games and weapons like the new Rise hunting horn & charge axe but after learning how to add in the wire bug moves, I had a incredible untouchable battle vs Mizutsune and now it’s my personal favourite :XD

Ye one of the first things I did was look through the crafting list and it looks like there’s a huge amount of ammo types in this game, extra skillbind arts are a must too (deffo this games “Hunting styles“) and yes everything we’re missing like base progressing, armour crafting/mixing, weapons and harder challenges are so exciting, especially when we know the combat is such a high point from this tiny demo.

Rise event was fantastic! Frost Islands looked great, all the QoL changes from World seem to be in place, Turf wars are still in (great addition), base looks beautiful, big open areas to focus on the fighting again and the return of old monsters like Mizutsune is just great to see. Makes it feel even more like the PSP & 3DS games.

The amount of things that wire bug can do is an absolute game changer too! attacking, dodging, mounting and traversal can’t wait to try it out tomorrow. (and yes I am caving in for the demo )

What do you think that Rampage mode is? I hope it’s a big 10 Hunter vs 5 Monsters battle or collaborative community event but it seems like the big thing there hyping up for this game.

Just thought maybe it’s a more monster hunting focused Guiding lands type of experience?
Something like rifts in Diablo 3 maybe hrm

I’ve actually been back on my old MH World save recently with the PS5 and falling in love with it all over again performance and speed now match the PC version and I’m trying to get used to some other weapons like Hunting Horn and Lance.

I wasn’t expecting a Rise event this soon in the year but I mite have to check out that demo now if there trying to build up hype

Rune Factory sounds like a really nice time! I like the idea of coming back to the farm after beating a dungeon to check on your crops and getting into that kind of gameplay loop.

Still on the fence about trying the demo for MH Rise as like yourself with the World Beta I avoided that like the plague haha (I’ll probably cave though as it’s looking like a GU type scenario of let’s add everything we possibly can again )

*Edit: Rise Digital event this Thursday! [Link]

What type of game is Rune Factory btw? I’ve seen a lot of people on my friends list playing it recently and everyone’s playtime is huge. Guessing it’s like Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley?