Topic: Push Square Game Club Spooktacular: Resident Evil 4

@nessisonett Cheers for the tag. I only got home yesterday but shall join in this month. I've never played Hollow Knight before, but it's pretty long for a Metroidvania isn't it? What would be a good point to reach over the next week?

@mookysam See, this is a hard one because part of the fun is the exploration but the first section is fairly linear. I’ll say the end of Greenpath for this week as it opens up enough of the map to tackle next week. Glad you’re joining in though and for anyone else thinking about it, Hollow Knight’s on PS Now!

I have a physical copy of Hollow Knight that (God willing) will arrive within a few days. I'll try to catch up then!

@Trisque No problem, good to see you could pick up a physical copy!

@nessisonett yeah I'm still playing, just cleared the burial grounds. Really enjoying what I've played so far, very impressive for a smallish dev team. The interconnecting map is very well done

I’ve decided to not have checkpoints for this game, to encourage exploration. I reckon if we all finish it by the end of September we could move onto DOOM after that?

@nessisonett I’m tempted to try out Doom, but I’m not sure if my arthritic hands and ageing vision can cope with the manic pace.

My physical copy arrived! I started it and have so far defeated Gruz Mother and False Knight. I believe I am ready to move on to Greenpath.

Started this earlier and promptly had my arse handed to me. Repeatedly. It's a little tricker than I was expecting, but it's good to broaden my gaming horizons a little. 😂 Up to the False Knight boss and will play more tomorrow.

@mookysam yeah the movement is a little different than other games I've played, but stick with it and you'll get better eventually.

@mookysam Ha, don’t worry it does get easier. I remember struggling for ages against The False Knight but he’ll seem like a doddle before long!

The combat takes some getting used to and it’s definitely easier once you’ve got some abilities that favour your play style too.

@mookysam ha ha definitely took me a while to get used to the timing and the false knight definitely kicked my ass first few goes too! There'a rhythm you fall into after you get used to it

I’ve discovered bouncing with the nail attack downwards can be really useful while fighting, not just traversal. It’s very Duck Tales.

Got to Greenpath and was smacked around by a boss in that area: Hornet

@Trisque to be said in high pitch shriek "HYGAALE"

@R1spam yeah, and "SHAAAW!"

@Trisque Yeah, tricky fight that one! I think all the boss fights in the game are pretty fair though as they have patterns to learn like any good boss fight but that one is pretty damn quick around the screen.

Made it through greenpath and have headed into the fungal wastes. Queens Station was a nice surprise and unless I've missed it, fungal waste seems much bigger without a bench. Caught site of hornet again and chased her but the gap to her is too big to jump. What's everyone's thoughts on the lore?

Sorry I can't join you guys (Hollow Knight'd probably take me a bit too long to go through with the way things are at the moment) good luck and I'll be sure to read through the thread as it's a really enjoyable game!

@R1spam Yep, you’re at the same bit as me. I personally love the lore, it sets out a world with a rich history while still having a great story of itself. The Dark Souls series does my head in with its lack of actual narrative so I’m glad Hollow Knight at least somewhat tells you what’s going on.