Dead Space 2
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How far are you up to? (As I actually find the first 3/4 to be much better than the remaining 1/4.)
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I'm in the middle of chapter 10. Game gets more difficult the more you advance in the chapters. It helps to plan ahead and use some of the more powerful weapons. I can't imagine doing this game with only one weapon, at least not in Normal or above.
I can't wait to finish this game, I peeked at some spoilers here, I didn't read too much, but I know that there are some big surprises!
I can't wait to finish this game, I peeked at some spoilers here, I didn't read too much, but I know that there are some big surprises!
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I was able to finish it last night and obtain 50% of the achievements. I will dive back in a few days from now and work on all of the achievements besides the Zealot and Hardcore ones as I'm not interested in suffering through to get those. The game is fun to play but I'm not going to torture myself like I did on the Survivor difficulty of Bioshock (a real bitch).
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I was able to finish it last night and obtain 50% of the achievements. I will dive back in a few days from now and work on all of the achievements besides the Zealot and Hardcore ones as I'm not interested in suffering through to get those. The game is fun to play but I'm not going to torture myself like I did on the Survivor difficulty of Bioshock (a real bitch).
I'd definitely say start off on Zealot if you're playing again. Worst case you can always knock it down while playing if you need to.
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When you say a stockpile, do you bring your stored items (like ammo) as well? Or it it just equipment with the attached power nodes? What about unspent power nodes?
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Yep...everything in your storage carries over as well as your balance of power nodes. Basically everything carries over in new game+. Thus my playthrough on Casual left me with TONS of ammo/medkits/stasis recharges/etc. It was an unexpected benefit for sure.
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As it should be. ALL games should be doing this by now...
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Embarrassing question, where the fuck is the 1st suit? I think I missed it.
I'm at:
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I'm seriously considering using 1 of my 3 saves right before that room, just so I don't have to watch the opening scenes yet again (did I mention that they're unskippable? cause they are.) and then play up to that point for the umpteenth time.
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Oh ok thanks guys! I just thought it was weird that on Normal that creature had a one hit kill. That's why I assumed I had missed the suit.
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He's just the fastest and most powerful enemy you've faced in the game at that point, and you're stuck in an awkward position when he's coming at you. Plus, immediately before it happens there's a semi-cutscene where you get the stasis module, and you don't actually take control of Isaac again until the necromorph is almost on you. Having zero upgrades to health or weapons at that point doesn't help.
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He's just the fastest and most powerful enemy you've faced in the game at that point, and you're stuck in an awkward position when he's coming at you. Plus, immediately before it happens there's a semi-cutscene where you get the stasis module, and you don't actually take control of Isaac again until the necromorph is almost on you. Having zero upgrades to health or weapons at that point doesn't help.
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The only time(s) I've passed that first stasis part in one attempt is when I'm playing hardcore. Thank god. I agree that the game puts you in an awkward starting position with very little time to react.
Speaking of hardcore, my first attempt I was cruising right along all the way up to level 4. A group of necromorphs come out, including one that carries those exploding yellow sacks. I managed to kill them all unscathed, but missed shooting the yellow sack. Those things make me nervous when they're just lying on the ground so I used kinesis to pick up some random body part and shot the sack. I thought I was far enough away BUT... it exploded, killing me in the process. Hahaha! Committing suicide that far in is not good times.
Speaking of hardcore, my first attempt I was cruising right along all the way up to level 4. A group of necromorphs come out, including one that carries those exploding yellow sacks. I managed to kill them all unscathed, but missed shooting the yellow sack. Those things make me nervous when they're just lying on the ground so I used kinesis to pick up some random body part and shot the sack. I thought I was far enough away BUT... it exploded, killing me in the process. Hahaha! Committing suicide that far in is not good times.
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^^^One of many reasons why I think Hardcore is really more of a waste of time than an actual fun experience. They should have allowed at least one save per chapter or make you start at the beginning of the chapter you're on if you die.