Shark attacks and encyclopedia

[Finrod TurAnion]

I bought this game on GOG and I'm enjoying it for the most part my biggest issue is the Shark attacks they are annoying and it really hurts my ability to enjoy the game at times. I'd like to know if the devs would consider adding the option to disable the attacks for a less frustrating experience.

I think it would also be a good idea to add some sort of encyclopedia where you could learn more about the various creatures and plants you find in the game, You could either have a scanner or just simply swim close to the creature and press a button.The information doesn't have to be that extensive Their natural environment, average lifespan, size, what they eat and how endangered they are if they are at all.

[sturmkoenig2k]

Ha, i knew sharks in this game would be portrayed as "bad guys" as in any other game. :( I hope the devs can find a solution to make the sharks not so agressive and stereotype like.

I will hold back with my purchase until i hear the thoughts of the devs.

[Jujubee S.A.]

Hi! You can scare off the sharks or orcas with your Eco-gun (with the red beam). You need to hit them with the beam 3x and they will leave you alone for a few minutes, then you can even swim around them. Another option is to go very deep (close to the seabed) and wait till the shark leaves the area, you can also run away for a few seconds and the shark should leave you alone or you can shoot a naval mine if it's close to a shark to scare him off. Alternatively you can resurface to keep all your loot and dive again. Hope these tips help ;). Either way we will consider an option to allow the player to disable shark attaks in the game. Cheers!

[Finrod TurAnion]

Originally posted by Jujubee S.A.:

Hi! You can scare off the sharks or orcas with your Eco-gun (with the red beam). You need to hit them with the beam 3x and they will leave you alone for a few minutes, then you can even swim around them. Another option is to go very deep (close to the seabed) and wait till the shark leaves the area, you can also run away for a few seconds and the shark should leave you alone or you can shoot a naval mine if it's close to a shark to scare him off. Alternatively you can resurface to keep all your loot and dive again. Hope these tips help ;). Either way we will consider an option to allow the player to disable shark attaks in the game. Cheers!

Hello thanks for the reply yes I know you can temporarily scare them away with the gun unfortunately that doesn't solve my issue maybe if you could make it so shooting them scared them away permanently shoot them 3 times to scare them away for a few minutes and 6 or 9 times to scare them permanently.

Thank you for considering my suggegstion to remove the attacks

[sturmkoenig2k]

Originally posted by Finrod TurAnion:

shoot them 3 times to scare them away for a few minutes and 6 or 9 times to scare them permanently.

This sounds interesting and it is better than disabling sharks completly.

EDIT: I bought the game. :)

[Mille]

Yes 9 hits to make them disappear completely seems a good idea to me too. It's fun for a bit, but when you want to start collecting items in a zone become stressing.
When you manage to scare them 3 times i think is enough.

As already said an encyclopedia would be very nice, and i would like to have a little map too: not a detailed map, just a stylized one with the discovered point of interests. So if i want to get to a particular zone, i know i have to go south-east for example.

Nice game btw, great graphics too, and i love the controls that are not really responsive (it really gives the idea of swimming)

PS - the only disappointing thing is when you resurface and hit a wall :(
A real view outside water would be cool, just the sky and the sun and maybe the boat, no need of landmass or complex stuff.

[Rivethead Rambo]

Yes, the sharks can be annoying, especially since you might not even have a chance to fend him off. Sometimes they just attack you out of nowhere. But that is actually made quite well. Although bloodthirsty sharks like shown here are not realistic, it is realistic, that a shark will use speed and surprise to hunt its prey.

I finished the game now and I "died" only once from sharks. And keep in mind that the sharks are the only real obstacle in the game. You can actually use a more tactical approach to avoid or reduce shark attacks, like staying close to possible hideouts, staying deep and minimizing the exposure of your flanks and rear.

[pod]

Look at this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nravI-s5PJA impossible to play. One shark attack per one minute.