@MISTMAN77 Don't worry, you will learn the map by backtracking and i really recommend doing so because of the crystals,arena keys,scrolls,secrets and the XP.
@genjuroT Difficulty greatly improves the experience,easy-medium difficulty setting is for casuals really,no wonder you used one attack ,that's laughable.
"The first horse riding scene taught you how to dodge the attacks..."
Nope,you taught how to dodge in that first scene in the village.That was just a sequence ,not a tutorial xD.
"The next thing that had me laughing was the first large golden chest reward from a boss kill....it was 5 more daggers... "
So? You have to find the loot/crystals/scrolls,even if it is linear you can explore and find secret areas.
"...skilled enough to get the chest..." (can't copy paste every line) Again,you are describing almost every h&s game there.
You skipped a puzzle? xD
"Apparently if you press A on THOSE ledges you LET GO altogether!" I never had a problem with the platforming in this game.
First colossus was alright,nothing special,some great scenes though.The important bit at the lake was the conversation with Zobek and Marie.
Nope,3 button mash is not the most powerful attack.When you hold X + "tap it" ,the final hit of that combo was the most powerful REGULAR attack.
Game has its flaws but personally that was one of the best h&s games that i've played.
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