Why'd they nerf rend?

[Adolph Schlongenhaler]

the fight mechanics in this game suck. They are ok at first but once you get rend and whirl they nerf your controls.

Rend is the best attack for most situations but most players don't realize that because they don't know that rend has two different attacks, a fast and a strong attack. The only attack they are aware of is the strong attack when you hold down the button for a long time to consume all your stamina before you swing. That attack sucks because it's so slow.

The other rend attack is the fastest attack you have, and it can't be blocked (to do this attack you have to hit the strong attack button in the same pattern as a car blinker. hold it down for a second, let it up for a second, hold it down for a second, etc). The only time you should use whirl instead of rend is when you are surrounded by multiple opponents or you are in a narrow corrider that'll make rend keep spinning until everyone is dead.

Rend is such a strong attack that the devs decided to nerf the controls. When you start a fight many times you'll be prevented from launching a strong attack until after you've made a fast attack. Even if you have full stamina and adrenaline it'll still prevent you from using a strong attack.

I've finished this game multiple times now and I can honestly say this game sucks. Most of the gameplay is no fun at all. It's way too easy, even on death march. And all the npc's are the same throughout the game. When they are high level they don't gain any more attacks or anything, they don't become any faster, they just have higher hp and do more damage. The only time it's fun is in a couple of the boss fights. The rest of the time fighting is just a chore. The large opponents (cyclops, fiend, etc) are really, really boring because pretty much all of them are susceptible to the same tactic, hit twice, dodge, hit twice, dodge, etc.

[Ashen]

This and your Sekiro reviews were really fun to read, are you on the spectrum?

[Dusty Leon]

Let me get this straight, you finished the entire game multiple times and then you decided it sucks?

[pjedilord]

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

The large opponents (cyclops, fiend, etc) are really, really boring because pretty much all of them are susceptible to the same tactic, hit twice, dodge, hit twice, dodge, etc.

If a Warrior battle cyclops in real life, he use same moves, cyclops are slow.
Called tactic to ensure win. You could try others.
You seen films?

[Bandy]

As others say, it's up to you to mix it up to keep the game exciting if you've gotten yourself into a rut. If you found a tactical pattern that works all the time, try a new one you haven't before.

Check out the mods on Nexus and really change it up, but you have to want to learn how to mod properly and that requires a little research and reading.

Also, don't just keep playing the same game over and over, you're bound to hate it eventually regardless of what you do or how much you used to love it.

[JasonBourne]

Originally posted by Dusty Leon:

Let me get this straight, you finished the entire game multiple times and then you decided it sucks?

must have sucked way too much to get that invested

[Adolph Schlongenhaler]

Originally posted by Bandy:

As others say, it's up to you to mix it up to keep the game exciting if you've gotten yourself into a rut.

the best solution to being bored with a game is to stop playing it. I'm done with it. This is just some final thoughts on the game. I'd like to see a witcher 3 type game with sekiro combat mechanics.

[Viper]

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

the fight mechanics in this game suck. They are ok at first but once you get rend and whirl they nerf your controls.

Rend is the best attack for most situations but most players don't realize that because they don't know that rend has two different attacks, a fast and a strong attack. The only attack they are aware of is the strong attack when you hold down the button for a long time to consume all your stamina before you swing. That attack sucks because it's so slow.

The other rend attack is the fastest attack you have, and it can't be blocked (to do this attack you have to hit the strong attack button in the same pattern as a car blinker. hold it down for a second, let it up for a second, hold it down for a second, etc). The only time you should use whirl instead of rend is when you are surrounded by multiple opponents or you are in a narrow corrider that'll make rend keep spinning until everyone is dead.

Rend is such a strong attack that the devs decided to nerf the controls. When you start a fight many times you'll be prevented from launching a strong attack until after you've made a fast attack. Even if you have full stamina and adrenaline it'll still prevent you from using a strong attack.

I've finished this game multiple times now and I can honestly say this game sucks. Most of the gameplay is no fun at all. It's way too easy, even on death march. And all the npc's are the same throughout the game. When they are high level they don't gain any more attacks or anything, they don't become any faster, they just have higher hp and do more damage. The only time it's fun is in a couple of the boss fights. The rest of the time fighting is just a chore. The large opponents (cyclops, fiend, etc) are really, really boring because pretty much all of them are susceptible to the same tactic, hit twice, dodge, hit twice, dodge, etc.

Really dumb post...Seriously. He has finished the entire game multiple times and he has the gaul to say it sucks. Must not have sucked to bad if you stayed interested enough to finish it MULTIPLE TIMES. How could anybody take him seriously with a statement like that....

[PsychoDino]

Originally posted by Bandy:

As others say, it's up to you to mix it up to keep the game exciting if you've gotten yourself into a rut. If you found a tactical pattern that works all the time, try a new one you haven't before.

Check out the mods on Nexus and really change it up, but you have to want to learn how to mod properly and that requires a little research and reading.

Also, don't just keep playing the same game over and over, you're bound to hate it eventually regardless of what you do or how much you used to love it.

if i want to spam quen and complain it makes the game too easy its on me to stop using quen!

[V I D A L]

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

I've finished this game multiple times now and I can honestly say this game sucks. Most of the gameplay is no fun at all. It's way too easy, even on death march. And all the npc's are the same throughout the game. When they are high level they don't gain any more attacks or anything, they don't become any faster, they just have higher hp and do more damage. The only time it's fun is in a couple of the boss fights. The rest of the time fighting is just a chore. The large opponents (cyclops, fiend, etc) are really, really boring because pretty much all of them are susceptible to the same tactic, hit twice, dodge, hit twice, dodge, etc.

None of this matters mate. This game is as good as it is because of the story and the writing. Each character, each side quest has a rich narrative behind it. Gameplay be dammed. This game has better written side quest than the entirety of Skyrim and most other games out there.

If you're playing Witcher 3 for it's gameplay and combat you're doing video games wrong. There are hundreds of better games out there if you are here for the action.

[Adolph Schlongenhaler]

Originally posted by Viper:

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

He has finished the entire game multiple times and he has the gaul to say it sucks.

Yep. The game sucks. What, are you saying that I lose the right to an opinion after playing the game? Learn how to think like an adult little boy; the time to present an opinion is after you are fully informed.

The game is too easy, even on death march.The only fun parts of the game are the boss fights and if you build your character right then even those are boring because they are too easy. The way they nerfed rend to force you to use fast attacks is really annoying.

More importantly, grow up. Only weaklings get triggered when someone criticizes a video game they are playing.

[Adolph Schlongenhaler]

Originally posted by V I D A L:

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

None of this matters mate. This game is as good as it is because of the story and the writing.

True. That's why you have to play the game a couple times before you notice the weak points. The story was the strong point and it provided a great foundation for the game but after your first playthrough (and you're meant to playthrough twice to finish the game) you just skip past all the dialogues so the game has to hold up on the strength of the game play and it doesn't in my opinion.

I'd like to see a witcher 3 style game with sekiro style combat mechanics.

[CasualGamer]

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

the fight mechanics in this game suck. They are ok at first but once you get rend and whirl they nerf your controls.

Rend is the best attack for most situations but most players don't realize that because they don't know that rend has two different attacks, a fast and a strong attack. The only attack they are aware of is the strong attack when you hold down the button for a long time to consume all your stamina before you swing. That attack sucks because it's so slow.

The other rend attack is the fastest attack you have, and it can't be blocked (to do this attack you have to hit the strong attack button in the same pattern as a car blinker. hold it down for a second, let it up for a second, hold it down for a second, etc). The only time you should use whirl instead of rend is when you are surrounded by multiple opponents or you are in a narrow corrider that'll make rend keep spinning until everyone is dead.

Rend is such a strong attack that the devs decided to nerf the controls. When you start a fight many times you'll be prevented from launching a strong attack until after you've made a fast attack. Even if you have full stamina and adrenaline it'll still prevent you from using a strong attack.

I've finished this game multiple times now and I can honestly say this game sucks. Most of the gameplay is no fun at all. It's way too easy, even on death march. And all the npc's are the same throughout the game. When they are high level they don't gain any more attacks or anything, they don't become any faster, they just have higher hp and do more damage. The only time it's fun is in a couple of the boss fights. The rest of the time fighting is just a chore. The large opponents (cyclops, fiend, etc) are really, really boring because pretty much all of them are susceptible to the same tactic, hit twice, dodge, hit twice, dodge, etc.

Time to get a combat enhancement mod.

[Schrute_Farms_B&B]

Ladies and Gentleman, he is finally back.
Four dozen Community-Bans couldnt stop him, so he's back for good.
A dork on a mission and with plenty of free time. He will not rest until Steam bans him for eternity.

His newest masterstroke :

Originally posted by Adolph Schlongenhaler:

I've finished this game multiple times now and I can honestly say this game sucks.

I mean who doesnt know that situation. You buy yourself a game, (not only a random game, no sir, just one with 200 hours of playtime), but it doesnt suit you.
What do you do ?

You dont stop playing this game, no no no, you play it mutliple times, spend 500-800 hours into the game because "IT SUCKS".

Oh Adolpho.....Who is gonna put you out of your misery, man.....

[Adolph Schlongenhaler]

Originally posted by Schrute_Farms_B&B:

Ladies and Gentleman, he is finally back.
Four dozen Community-Bans couldnt stop him, so he's back for good.

Whether I'm banned or not I'm, still living rent free in your head.

"You dont stop playing this game, no no no, you play it mutliple times"

I bought the game so I played it. Not real complex reasoning.

The real question is why are you still playing witcher 3? I was banned for over a month so you're all aggro over a post months ago. You're a permanent resident of this board. If I leave for a year and come back you'll still be here. like a tumor
Is your life really so bad that you spend 6-7 months at a time existing only for your latest video game?