Just Beat The Game - Here's My Thoughts

[Noseos]

The strongest part of this game is the very start. Once you get to the part where you open the gate for your wagon, the game falls off. Because you pretty much just experienced everything there is to see.

The goal is to get to the end. Loot dungeons to get shillings to buy crystals to go fast. Well, you can just push it. After the 20 mile mark, me and my friend pushed the wagon for the remaining 90 miles skipping dungeons and only using the Save Stone at the merchant.

Most of the dungeons are just rehashes. The look the same from the outside, the look the same on the inside. And it gets really repetitive to pick up the same crosses and pots for the 40th time.

The newest update added a bug where if two people open the same dungeon entry door. If the person gets out before you, you're interaction circle resets. This really sucks when you're fleeing from a monster, both of you try leaving. But you get screwed over and die.

The merchant is also a bit lacking. The name tags are nice, but the text on them go away over time and it's a bit hard to read the red ink from a few feet away.

Most of the items aren't that useful. The only item we used were 2 torches. One for me, and one for my friend. (And the occasional mask lol). The weapons aren't that good. At first they seem cool, but when you shoot a few arrows at the Tall Guy and he kicks you in half. You kinda wasted your money.

Crystal Compass is pretty much useless. Crystals are pretty much everywhere and since we were pushing the cart, we just used them for 80 shillings. The first merchant you meet, you take a look at his wares. And that's it. That's all the items you can buy for the rest of the game. I think the merchant shouldn't show off everything right away. I think you should it should increase in quality after a few times.

When traveling the road, it's boring. Yeah, the giant is cool. But, once you get to the gate. Bye - bye! Nothing. The giant shouldn't be used for the entire game. A different monster would be nice. Maybe one that comes from the forests or even in front.

And the forests. As of now, they are very bland. I think maybe putting some loot in them. Maybe an tree monster or something that isn't just forest.

I saw another post which I think would fit in very well. Toll Booths. Me and friend skipped almost every dungeon only looting the crystals in towns. If there were stops that encouraged you to actually get a lot of cash. Or maybe even they let you go through, but put you into a lot of debt to really push you get that extra money.

The monsters right now are pretty good. A little repetitive but nice. I agree the Tall Guy is annoying. Apparently his weakness is fire. It's not really portrayed that well if it is. Personally, with the addition of name tags. I think a doppelganger should added. Would incentive buying name tags.

And I think this game needs more walking. Maybe your wagon gets stolen and you have to walk to the next town over. An axle falls off into the forest and you have to get it. Just something to break up the monotony.

Finally, the ending. A lot of people were saying it was underwhelming. I wanted to keep an open mind. And yeah, it is underwhelming. When you finally get there. You see the city walls. Annnddddd..... It falls down like it was a piece of cardboard. It broke the immersion for me, it just comes out of nowhere. I think it would've been better if you just got to the gate. Release the pigeon, and it fades to black. It also looks like the game was quickly rushed and just released. Now of course, I'm sure this will be actually finished when the game leaves early access. Oh and, maybe a unlock-able mask for anyone that gets to the end.

Overall, this game has a lot of potential and I think it is going to turn out great. I highly recommend this game with your friends. It's a great atmosphere and I really enjoy the sound design and music. I personally like little lore in games that players have to make up their own stories for and that also adds to this game for me. Check out Pilgrim if you're looking for a hybrid game of Lethal Company and Desert Bus.

[Noseos]

I just read the newest update title. "They look like us"... lol. And they added name tags too. I guess it is actually a thing

[Wally]

pushing the cart and ignoring the game's content is still the fastest way to beat the game which is a shame

[gibmepepper]

Originally posted by Wally:

pushing the cart and ignoring the game's content is still the fastest way to beat the game which is a shame

But, It's the least fun.

[gibmepepper]

Either way, This is not a game you play to beat, It's a game to goof around and watch all your friends die.

[Eldwin]

The ending is a "to be continued" type of thing.

[Kyren]

Originally posted by Eldwin:

The ending is a "to be continued" type of thing.

So the ending just isn't done yet? Is that what you mean? There will be a proper finish?

[Duststorm973]

It's a great game! But I love the insights and ideas listed above. Hope we can see this game take off after early access.

[Eldwin]

Originally posted by Kyren:

Originally posted by Eldwin:

The ending is a "to be continued" type of thing.

So the ending just isn't done yet? Is that what you mean? There will be a proper finish?

Of course! It's in early access, why would there be an actual ending for an early access game? :o

[Kyren]

Originally posted by Eldwin:

Originally posted by Kyren:

So the ending just isn't done yet? Is that what you mean? There will be a proper finish?

Of course! It's in early access, why would there be an actual ending for an early access game? :o

dont be a goober
because there could be an ending then more content is added

[WarPup]

Originally posted by Kyren:

Originally posted by Eldwin:

Of course! It's in early access, why would there be an actual ending for an early access game? :o

dont be a goober
because there could be an ending then more content is added

the current end says to be continued.