Great game but too hard!

[Linfried]

I just bought the game today and beat it in 3 hours! But I didn't get the good ending because getting the good ending is impossible! Why do I have to be a speed runner to enjoy the good ending?

[shawnji_us]

It gets much easier on repeat playthroughs once you know where you're going and find more pathways. I didn't make it in time on my first playthrough either, but the next three after that I made it every time without even trying. I think the game really wants to you to experience it a few times and attempt different routes. Getting lost in this wilderness is part of the fun of the game and the ending is just a cherry on top. Try to relax and enjoy the journey.

[löyly]

This is not your average game that you "beat" like an opponent. And what do you mean "the good ending", did you get a bad one? This game is meant to be replayed, as the description on the store page clearly states. Would you rather get the same "good" ending each playthrough?

[magi]

^ shawnji_us is right, this is a game you can play more than once to explore all outcomes. The journey is important too. Still, if you're having trouble, there's a lot of accessibility options I notice. Maybe check those out? They should lower at least some of the difficulty.

[PVBuk]

It's almost impossible to get to the end by Beltane on your first playthrough.
Confirming maps for shortcuts allows you to use them to go on other routes which are faster.

[Shylight]

Originally posted by PVBuk:

It's almost impossible to get to the end by Beltane on your first playthrough.
Confirming maps for shortcuts allows you to use them to go on other routes which are faster.

I got there with a day to spare on my first run, so it's definitely possible. But you do need some lucky guesses when choosing the routes (and stubborn pushing on through bad conditions).

[PVBuk]

I did say ‘almost’. 😁

[Nefrarya]

Its narrative structure is a lot like Hades, the story unfolds over several playthroughs. And the paths you open are preserved over time, so no run is like the one before.

[Mihau]

I juuust about made it on my first try but it was a push through the night on Beltane. My tip is that the day is longer than you think it is at first. Push farther.

[PVBuk]

As Mihau says. I saw one streamer resting at every rest spot, even when they had full health, then complain about getting late to the lighthouse. :-]

[Super_]

You don't have to be a speedrunner. Just try again, learn from your mistakes, do things differently and better than before.