Parrying, can't seem to do it

[Barf Ninja]

Anyone having this problem? I'm pretty sure I'm using the correct keys at the correct time, still, I don't seem to get parry to work.

[Barf Ninja]

Originally posted by Law:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7IlIUKP64o

This video is by far the most comprehensive. It takes a little time and work to learn how to do things the right way, but once you do, so many options open up.

By the way, I'll take the chance to ask this too, how did you guys take care of the 2 geckos + 3 or 4 soldiers, the area after you meet a gecko for the first time? I tried taking them head on at first, but then I ended up killing one gecko from the back and the rest was kinda easier, while when I tried to take them head on I died every single time.

[Anika]

Easy, just keep some soldiers alive(one at least), deal with geckos, when your health is low you can replenish it fast by using zangeki on the soldier

[Baron von Whimsy]

Originally posted by Tru3Magic:

Easy, just keep some soldier alive(one at least), deal with geckos, when your health is low you can replenish it fast by using zangeki on the soldier

I motion that we refer to this as "devouring their spleens".

[udav]

direction of an enemy attack and direction of enemy can be different that why it not so obvious.

[Reifu]

The parrying time window is shorter depending on your chosen difficulty. And you do get a sidestep dodge so parrying is not the only move to avoid damage.

[Oglok]

If you tap the stick in the direction of the ennemy and spam light attack, you will never get hit. The window is so large on normal it's just ridiculous.

[Anika]

Uhm...I'm on the Jetstream Sam fight and it's possible to parry all his attacks except his move when he grabs raidens face.

[Baron von Whimsy]

Originally posted by Tru3Magic:

Uhm...I'm on the Jetstream Sam fight and it's possible to parry all his attacks except his move he grabs raidens face.

Grabbing Raiden's face with a hand?
Sounds a lot like Paper VS Scissors to me..

[Anika]

Originally posted by Adam:

Originally posted by Tru3Magic:

Uhm...I'm on the Jetstream Sam fight and it's possible to parry all his attacks except his move he grabs raidens face.

Grabbing Raiden's face with a hand?
Sounds a lot like Paper VS Scissors to me..

Ha ha :D
also, even this move you can parry.

[Internet_Hero]

I still can't parry... I've been playing the game for what, 3 hours? still haven't been able to parry ONCE. I've done everything people say. Wait for the enemies to go orange push in that direction hold X... Oh look, smashed through and hit me to the ground, combo me to 30% health, I get up... Goes orange again, push in his direction he goes to attack, smashes through my invisible parry... dead. Is this a bug?

[Anika]

OK AGAIN. Red flashing light from the enemy warns you that he will attack soon.
When he start his attack, move pad in direction of the enemy(not hold in that direction, just move it an release) + X at the same time. Thats all, I realy can't imagine how to explain it more clearly.

[Baron von Whimsy]

Originally posted by Lactose the Intolerant:

I still can't parry... I've been playing the game for what, 3 hours? still haven't been able to parry ONCE. I've done everything people say. Wait for the enemies to go orange push in that direction hold X... Oh look, smashed through and hit me to the ground, combo me to 30% health, I get up... Goes orange again, push in his direction he goes to attack, smashes through my invisible parry... dead. Is this a bug?

You can't block every blow. If you're actually raising your sword and moving into a defensive stance, then assume it's a move you cannot parry.

The stance is also how you'll know that you're doing it right.

[Internet_Hero]

Originally posted by Tru3Magic:

OK AGAIN. Red flashing light from the enemy warns you that he will attack soon.
When he start his attack, move pad in direction of the enemy(not hold in that direction, just move it an release) + X at the same time. Thats all, I realy can't imagine how to explain clearly.

I know, you're explaining it as accurately as you can as I've googled it as well but it does not seem to be working for me. I just get hit no matter what. It's getting frustrating as I can't seem to do anything about it. I've tried multiple ways and I'm still failing to get a single parry... I'm so confused right now as to why it's not happening in my favour.

[Anika]

Well, you definitely do something wrong..

[Internet_Hero]

Originally posted by Tru3Magic:

Well, you definitely do something wrong..

Okay, I hopped in to VR to try it and it worked perfectly on what you told me to do. Went back in to the story and got smashed and couldn't do it. Nevermind, cheers for the help. I'll just wipe my tears and carry on.