Yahtzee Croshaw reviews Eternal Strands, a gear grinder with extraction elements and giant monster fights. Explore its strengths and weaknesses in this detailed walkthrough.
Walkthrough
- 1Embark on expeditions from a base camp to open-ended areas.
- 2Fight monsters, gather crafting materials, and pursue story objectives.
- 3Return to camp to craft new items using a flexible recipe system.
- 4Engage in giant monster fights that are more accessible than those in games like Shadow of the Colossus.
- 5Learn and upgrade spells by defeating these giant monsters in specific ways.
- 6The game is described as a "Fisher-Price Monster Hunter," offering a more streamlined experience.
- 7The first half of the game emphasizes exploration and discovery.
- 8The second half of the game features story quests that involve returning to previously visited areas.
Tips
- Focus on exploring the environment and filling out maps.
- Don't stress too much about collecting every single crafting material, as recipes are flexible.
- The giant monster fights are a highlight and offer a unique challenge.
- The game's strengths are more apparent in its first half.
- Consider the game a demonstration of the developers' understanding of game design principles, with potential for more unique creations in the future.
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