Josh H

I figured this would cut some of the non-review discussion out of the review thread, and the game starts getting progressively more difficult, so many will likely need hints in the coming days.

Be sure to use spoiler tags when discussing something or asking for help in a particular area.

For help just type the Chapter number you need help in, and then put you question in spoiler tags below it. When answering the question, quote the spoilered part and then put spoiler tags on your answer. That way people who've completed that chapter can read it and offer help, and those that haven't gotten that far can avoid the spoilers.

Here's an example question:

Chapter 5



And here's an example reply:

Josh H

The reviews were right about the magic system -- it rocks.

I just finished chapter 6 and I have all but 2 of the spells you can make with the 3 point circle of power and I'm only missing the Rune in the lower right corner.

I also like the rock, paper, scissors set up for the magic. If you haven't figured it out it's

Another interesting thing I just found is

joeblow69

Is anyone else a little disappointed with ED? Granted, I'm only 4:30 hours into it, but seem like I've gone pretty far and have a good idea of what the game is all about.

It's just so darn linear! I wish the storyline branched out a little more. Right now I'm almost done with Linsey (the archiaologist) and I think I've seen a grand total of 4 different kinds of monsters. Is there anymore more to look forward too? Or is it just zombie, zombie, zombie, BOSS ... zombie, zombie, zombie BOSS?

Josh H

I'm loving the game. I like that it's linear, as I prefer linear games. I hate wandering around in circles trying to figure out where to go next. I think the chapter system is great.

I do see your point with the enemies. But then again there aren't all that many different kinds of enemies in Resident Evil either.

Each chapter keeps getting more interesting IMO (I just finished 6), so I imagine we'll see some more interesting monsters as we progress.

ZakVTA

Damn this game is cool. I love this game. The atmosphere is great. Oh yeah and then there's those insanity effects

Josh H

Magic Question:

ZakVTA

Chapter 8 Question:

Josh H

Your in luck, I just finished chapter 8 five minutes ago.



I got through chapter 8 pretty easily, I was surprised as I had problems dying a lot in chapter 6 and got stuck a couple of times in chapter 7, not knowing what to do next.

Josh H

How far is everyone chapter and game time wise?

I just finished chapter 8 and my last save was at 10:28. My actual play time is probably more like 13 or 14 hours as I had a lot of reset time (doing stuff over without saving) in chapter 6 and some in chapter 7.

ZakVTA

I've just finished chapter 8 as well.
Now I'm stuck in chapter 9

I'll have to check on my saved game next time I play to see the time.

Lokise

I actually *just* finished the game about an hour ago. Total game time clocked in at 15 hours 15 minutes. One of those hours was wasted by my stubborn assumption that the observatory puzzle was something I had to figure out early on in the game, when in fact I had simply overlooked an item upstairs. Oopsie.
Chapter 9 took me the longest...I seemed to have a hell of a time with the puzzles in that chapter, although that could have had something to do with the fact that it was about 5 am when I reached it.
After chapter 9 the game relies more on magic use, so as long as you understand what each spell does as well as the rune alignments it's not too tough. The ending is pretty cool, very anime-like....but again, it's pretty unlikely anyone will not defeat the final "challenge" on their first try. It seems set up more for dramatic purpose than to really tax the players' skills. But nevertheless, a fun conclusion.
Apparently you have to play through the game 3 times to see the "full ending" but I'm not quite sure how you do so. When you finish the game, it lets you save your progress but when you load the game it starts you right before the final battle. I didn't explore it much though, will do so tomorrow.
Anyway, great game, and one of the few I'm actually anticipating playing through again.

Larry
www.AssortedRamblings.com

Josh H

There is someway to start a new game with your save after beating it, and you have to do this twice (for a total of three times) to see the real ending.

This is in the back of the latest EGM, but that's all it says so it must be pretty self evident on how to do it once you beat the game.

Just make sure you do it all on the same save or it won't work.

Liver&Onions

I Just picked this up last night and holy crap! This is by far one of the best games I have ever played, Period. I'm only starting Chapter 4 now, but what I have seen thus far kicks serious ass. Some of the insanity effects have been cool, I'm not seeing as many as I thought i would... what I'veseen so far is
I think that's about all.... I'm trying to leave my sanity meter about 1/2 so I can experience some of these things..

Anyway, this game is a blast.

Cardiff Giant11

I'm stuck. Just finished chapter 6 and have no clue what to do next any help?

Josh H

dfbennet:

Deftones

Got a random, stupid question.

I just stole my bro's Gamecube while he's in Europe for 6 weeks, and I picked up Eternal Darkness.

How long do I have to play into the game before I can save it? I got to the girl with the blowdart gun thing, but I died and now I have to start over since I wasn't able to save it.

Outlaw

You can save the pretty much anywhere you want as long as there aren't any enemies in the room/area your in. Just go to the menu and push R to go to the options screen where it says Load/Save and save away!

C-Killer Redux

Deftones

I am retarded. I thought it was like Resident Evil style saving where you had to be in a certain spot to save.

Neitzl

Pretty good game, I'm stuck in Chapter 9 though.



I really like some of those Insanity effects, namely:



Ah, still tons more to do , I think.

Neitzl

Josh H

Neitzl

Kellehair

Neitzl: Take a good look at your spells. The exact one you have to use is...

Neitzl

D'oh!

I've only used that spell once before, so I prolly would have never figured that one out. Thanks guys! I think I even tried two spells that I have figured out by trial and error, but have no idea what their names are. Summoner never entered my mind..silly me!

Neitzl

silentbob007

I just picked this game up last weekend and spent the whole weekend playing it when I went home for the Fourth. Anyway, my dad kind of got hooked on it and always sat down to watch me play ... backseat game player. I think he liked solving puzzles while not having to worry about the "arcade" part of killing creatures. Overall, I really enjoyed the game (11 hrs), but I sure hated when I died and had to sit through a long boss cut scene. I guess I'll have to keep playing through it to get the best endings.

Neitzl

Ok, I finished this game today. But what exactly was the ending supposed to be? I mean, I saved it after I beat the game, then when I went to play again, for the 2nd time, I was left at the
.

Is that where I begin to play again, or what?

My ending was this:



Did everyone else get that too?

Neitzl