Definitely. It's good that you have to utilise different strats.
Did you manage to do that side quest? There is a strat to do with Aerith if you need it.
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Did you manage to do that side quest? There is a strat to do with Aerith if you need it.
I did in the end, used RXIII’s sentinel stance/ stardust ray and Fira+magnify with the other two.
Nice. I put down a ward with Aerith and hit them with Firaga and Fira with the other two.
When I first tried it and got wiped within 5 seconds I did think I was going to have to reassess if hard mode would even be possible for me.
Ffs...
Happened to me on the higher difficulty, was like 40 points off top score. Got it after a few tries!
Ffs...
Yuffies bored song is so good and such a fun addition.
Same thing happened to me. I was not expecting the first side quest on hard mode to destroy me immediatelyNice. I put down a ward with Aerith and hit them with Firaga and Fira with the other two.
When I first tried it and got wiped within 5 seconds I did think I was going to have to reassess if hard mode would even be possible for me.
That is honestly one of the hardest side quests in hard mode. Most of them are pretty easy. I was surprised at how some of them are a few basic mobs that die in one -aga spell. Didn't seem worthwhile putting a manuscript behind them.
Great song. Yuffie is great in this game. I love the banter between her and Barret.
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That distant tremors battle in the simulator with that stupid earthbound move can feck off.
Also the chocobo gliding mini game sucks. So many mini games and so many suck.
You’re a whiner bastard.
That one is shite and fun at the same time.
I have limited gaming time now and don’t appreciate all this shit
I think I’d have had more tolerance for all the vast amounts of crap they chucked into the game before I had a baby. When I get an hour a day and it’s spent trying to get a Chocobo to glide in a specific way I get cranky.The cosmo canyon song 
the soundtrack is so damn good
the soundtrack is so damn good
Anyone else having trouble with the third gears and gambit mini game? My robots don't seem to want to target any of the normal enemies no matter what gambit i give them. They all just go after the boss.
I cant fecking stand the ambient music when exploring the Gonganga region. Its so so bad.
There's mini games?
128 hours later and 3% of the storyline remaining, but my god, I don't want this journey to end for another 3-5 years.
Saving the finally till the place is kid and OH free!
Saving the finally till the place is kid and OH free!
Any one of you lot got the platinum yet? I've "only" got to finish hard mode and the remaining Chadley challenges, which in turn will unlock the Johnny 7 star trophy. Difficulty is really gonna ramp up now.
Not yet, but getting there. I'm up to chapter 8 on hard mode. I have the legendary Chadley challenges to do as well. The brutal challenges are much easier with the Yuffie Brumal Form and ATB Ward cheese.
Couldn't wait, I just finished it up.
Overall I think they overachieved and expectations were already high! Yes some mini games were gimmicky but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Over 130 hours and I can not wait to not only run on hard mode, but also the 3rd game which in the original is where the game REALLY opens up.
My GOTY!
Ending took me back to being that 11 year old boy and destroyed me. Really interesting how cloud seems to be in a state of denial or something and could set up for some even deeper character growth wants he eventually snaps out Sephiroths influence!
The multiverse stuff is exciting to, can't wait to see where this will all lead to.
Also, fighting together with Zack was magical!
The multiverse stuff is exciting to, can't wait to see where this will all lead to.
Also, fighting together with Zack was magical!
Overall I think they overachieved and expectations were already high! Yes some mini games were gimmicky but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Over 130 hours and I can not wait to not only run on hard mode, but also the 3rd game which in the original is where the game REALLY opens up.
My GOTY!
Nice! I’m upto Chapter 10 on hard mode and around 130 hours in myself. Just need to finish the rest on hard, clean up Johnnys treasures and finish Chadley’s missions and then should have the platinum.
Gi Nattak is some utter shite.
I will never know why people like the character of Zack or the multiverse stuff- i'm clearly the problem and i'm in the minority here I fully admit .
.The Cloud legendary bout can tickle my arse
Just did the same fight on hard. I thought that was the first difficult one. Took me multiple attempts and Barret was dead when I finally beat him.
Same here. Lifesaver was very useful in the end. Red had about 300 HP left before Odin finished him with his ultimate, well timed!
First one I’ve really struggled with so far. Got lucky in that I managed to destroy all his skulls he summons in the second phase before they became possessed so didn’t have any debuffs applied in the second phase.
I had a bit of trouble with the Golem in the mines as well. Though mostly because I didnt really bother to properly build Barret and Red for it.
Throw a Phoenix Down/X Potion at him
I'm not huge on the timelines but its keeps things interesting for og fans but man I fecking hate Zack. Was literally a throwaway character in the og who got bumped up being like a happy Cloud. I just don't get what he brings. I have theories on why he's in the remakes but I hate them all.I will never know why people like the character of Zack or the multiverse stuff- i'm clearly the problem and i'm in the minority here I fully admit
Finished the Jules sit up challenge earlier to win the belt. Christ what a stupid mini game, infuriating.
You can't use items on hard mode.
I didn’t think it was possible for the mini games to get worse, and then Robot Gambit came along.
Enjoyed the Rufus fight on hard mode, felt like the game gives you that chance to work him out and steadily improve to beat him, rather than some of the one shot gimmicks seen with other bosses.
I found that to be the hardest fight in hard mode. That fight is completely different to every other boss in the game. I was getting frustrated with it, but got much better at perfect blocking and evading his attacks. My main issues were when the dog spawns. I never really improved at that portion of the fight. It was more brute forcing and hoping for the best.
Finally finished the plat and fully completed the play log. 185 hours later. It'll be years off, but I'm massively looking forward to the 3rd game.
Yeah the second part was hard but thankfully I had my limit break ready to use (Max level thanks to enhanced expeditionary media (I think?) and also two ATB's so could summon Odin. Fire + Elemental on armour worked well too as there were a few fire attacks throughout the fight which allowed me to absorb HP.
I'm currently around 135 hours in - think the Brutal/Legendary battles are going to cause a lot of frustration
I used the same strat to max my limit level, but that didn't kill him. He still had around 15% of his health left. It became chaos from that point.Yeah the second part was hard but thankfully I had my limit break ready to use (Max level thanks to enhanced expeditionary media (I think?) and also two ATB's so could summon Odin. Fire + Elemental on armour worked well too as there were a few fire attacks throughout the fight which allowed me to absorb HP.
I'm currently around 135 hours in - think the Brutal/Legendary battles are going to cause a lot of frustration
I never thought about using fire absorb. That would have been a good strat!
I don't think the brutal fights are that bad with the Brumal Form cheese. Especially if you're using a guide to help get the setup right. If you're doing it blind, yeah, it will probably be tough. Bonds of Friendship is tough, though. Even with a guide, you still have to perform well to beat it!
I would expect a shorter turn around than between 1 and 2 as they were heavily disrupted by COVID apparently.
Anyway I am nearing the end of my first playthrough. Does all my mini game progress carry over to hard mode, don't want to lose it all if I finish the story before going back to do the new versions of mini games.
It all carries over, no worries. You unlock chapter select after beating the game so you don't have to go through hard mode to play the minigames you want, just go to a chapter where you can fast travel anywhere.
Ah great. In that case I think I'll finish off the side quests and then finish the game. Leave the mini games for the next playthrough.
I got red x as my freaking date on the gold saucer thing. Tragedy