Yahtzee reviews Eternal Strands, a gear grinder with extraction elements and giant monster fights, comparing it to Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus.
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Walkthrough
- 1The game features a base camp from which players mount expeditions to open-ended areas to fight monsters, gather crafting materials, and pursue story objectives.
- 2Combat involves chipping away at enemy health bars, with an elemental damage system that can be exploited (e.g., freezing enemies).
- 3Crafting recipes are unspecific, allowing for substitution of materials, which reduces the pressure to grind for exact items.
- 4Exploration of the environment and map completion are encouraged.
- 5Giant monster fights are a highlight, described as similar to Shadow of the Colossus but more bite-sized, requiring players to learn new spells and upgrade them by defeating the monsters multiple times in specific ways.
- 6The game is compared to a Fisher-Price version of Monster Hunter, offering a similar experience without the lengthy commitment.
- 7The first half of the game offers a sense of exploration and discovery, while the second half relies more on revisiting areas for story objectives.
Tips
- Focus on exploring the environment and collecting materials, as recipes are flexible.
- Embrace the giant monster fights as a rewarding experience, similar to a treat after completing chores.
- Appreciate the game as a strong foundation from a new developer, with potential for more unique creations in the future.
- Learning new spells and upgrading them by defeating giant monsters.
- The satisfaction of completing expeditions and crafting new gear.
- A solid gameplay experience that demonstrates the developers' understanding of game design principles.
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