Are there really no map?

[Dr Jurden Peterbergsteinlerwitz]

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Game is very good but damn, I miss a map when trying to 100% stuff.

[Alayric]

There isn't any map.
The game has visual and written hints to find secrets you missed though.

[FroBodine]

No map? Yikes.

[Andrew R]

I guess I can take it or leave it.

I've heard some people say the game is "linear" which I don't really agree with.

That being said, I know A LOT of people ( let's players, etc ) would love a map so idk.

[Dr Jurden Peterbergsteinlerwitz]

Originally posted by Alayric:

There isn't any map.
The game has visual and written hints to find secrets you missed though.

I really hope they add a map (soon).
Yes, there might be visual/written cues, but when I return to one of the earlier areas after getting the necessary tools to reach secrets, I have totally forgotten about the layout of said area.

It would be such a huge quality of life upgrade.

[Dr Jurden Peterbergsteinlerwitz]

Originally posted by FroBodine:

No map? Yikes.

Don't get me wrong, the game is amazing. However, a map is really needed (imo) for when the player wants to 100% and return to old areas.

[Dr Jurden Peterbergsteinlerwitz]

Originally posted by Andrew R:

I guess I can take it or leave it.

I've heard some people say the game is "linear" which I don't really agree with.

That being said, I know A LOT of people ( let's players, etc ) would love a map so idk.

Nah, it's definitely not linear, except if we talk about how you advance the story. The levels/areas however, are not linear.

And as you say, the game can be enjoyed without a map. However, it would just be such a nice thing to have and I was surprised to find out the game didn't have one.

[Del_Pierro]

I would appreciate a map, too. I don't have time to play very often and when I return after a week I don't want to guess where I need to go since I forgot. It's optional to use a map so there is no harm in implementing one.

[Encript]

I feel like implementing a map would only cause everyone to use it as there is no reason to handicap yourself for no reward, but with a map it would be too easy to walk around and collect stuff it would almost ruin my immersion if all I was doing when back tracking my pots was staring at a map instead of enjoying the search for the key alcove in lockstone or that one seed spot i didn't get in the wilds. I get why wanting a map is nice but personally I found it more gratifying without

[Doublade]

If we can purchase a map after beating the 'final' boss, that would be a bit easier to the following collecting jobs.

[Andrew R]

I know nothing about game development but would ASSUME it would be fairly easy to implement a map...

[inappropriately_gendered_fungus]

I don't know how you would implement mapping for this game. There's a lot of varying elevations and nooks and crannies. They could have done a Metroid Prime-style map, maybe, but it probably would have been too much work. I respect the lack of a map as a stylistic choice, but it is kind of bad for accessibility.

[Swamp Fox]

This game has secrets/hidden stuff so it's a bit ridiculous not to have a map. It should be added.

[MegaDan]

I'm not really sure it'd work in this game, and it was no doubt a conscious decision to not add it. The game definitely gives you assistance in getting 100% though, you'll see after the final boss. I'll be vague about that as to keep things fresh and not spoil anything, but getting 100% wasn't much of a pain after finishing the main story.

[filthy casual]

I love the fact that there is no map. It helps with the immersion. The only gripe I have found so far is that the AoE is not pixel perfect. So you take damage from things that you dodged on your screen.

Otherwise loving this game. Hope DLCs are coming since the game length is short.

[Swamp Fox]

Originally posted by MegaDan:

and it was no doubt a conscious decision to not add it

What a bizarrely narcissistic thought to have
"They didn't do this extra work because I don't think they should have"