Tag: Tips and Tricks
Guide Extinction - Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Ravenii's Wrath
Dealing with a troll
The Ravenii horde hellbent on taking over the world are no push over in Extinction, and after joining forces with the goblin army that makes up their ranks, they're a force to be reckoned with in combination. Here's a number of tips and tricks for dealing with them and making sure you come out on top. Its back is the safest...
Guide Far Cry 5 Beginner's Tips and Tricks: How to Liberate Hope County
Put the hope back in Hope Country
If you've played a Far Cry before, you'll feel right at home in Hope County. While not an awful lot has changed since Far Cry 3, Far Cry 5 might still prove challenging to those who haven't played one in a while. In this guide, we'll walk you through your first few hours, to help provide a bit of direction. There's...
Guide Ni no Kuni II Combat - Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Your Party
Knock 'em dead
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom's combat system seems pretty simple at a glance. Accessible controls make it easy to understand, and sometimes, levelling up your characters gives you all the advantage that you need in order to defeat a tricky opponent. However, there are some finer points that may not be immediately apparent, and in...
Guide Fortnite: Battle Royale PS4 Beginners Tips and Tricks
Help getting started with Epic Games' gargantuan online shooter
Fortnite: Battle Royale has taken the PlayStation 4 by storm, bringing the newly-booming battle royale genre to the console for the first time. With millions upon millions of players logging on every day, there’s an awful lot of competition, so we’ve compiled a Fortnite: Battle...
Guide How to Kill the One Reborn in Bloodborne on PS4
Reborn, redead
A slab of rotten flesh? Brilliant. The One Reborn is seemingly Bloodborne's equivalent of the Gaping Dragon fight from Dark Souls, with casters raining spells from above and a foe that has a penchant for vomiting death around the entire arena. This'll be fun, huh? Luckily, One Reborn can be easy if played correctly. You'll encounter...
Guide How to Kill the Celestial Emissary in Bloodborne on PS4
Take me to your leader
The Celestial Emissary in Bloodborne is found at the top of The Choir, deep in the Orphanage. It's somewhat of a gimmick fight, with the additional enemies posing as much threat as the boss and none of them having any real power. Much like the Witches of Hemwick earlier in the game, hide and seek is the name of the game for...
Guide How to Annihilate Amygdala in Bloodborne on PS4
Cut down Cthulhu
You'll see a fair few Cthulhu-esque monsters similar to Amygdala throughout Yharnam, hanging from buildings and chapels like a Lovecraftian rendition of King Kong, but as you approach the end of the Nightmare Frontier zone, the chance to do battle with one presents itself. The fight looks a lot tougher than it is, with the size of...
Guide How to Kill the Darkbeast Paarl in Bloodborne on PS4
Greased lightning
Bloodborne's Darkbeast Paarl can first be encountered blocking the escape route from the Hypogean Gaol. If you're meeting him during the first half of the game, you've likely just experienced an unfortunate case of body snatching and are confused, disorientated, and definitely out of your depth. If you miss your chance to cut Paarl...
Guide How to Kill Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne on PS4
Arachnid alert
You'll encounter Rom, the Vacuous Spider in Bloodborne after a relatively short trek through Byrgenwerth culminating in a jarring leap of faith. Extremely reminiscent of battles like Phalanx from Demon's Souls, the additional enemies in this battle often pose much more of a threat than the boss itself. There are two methods to...
Guide How to Beat the Shadow of Yharnam in Bloodborne on PS4
Kill all three shadows
Shadow of Yharnam is the trifecta of pain and suffering wrapped in black cloaks that you'll encounter at the end of the Forbidden Woods zone. Unlike the majority of fights up until this point in Bloodborne, this match will be an all-out duel against three formidable foes at once – positioning and kiting will be keys to your...
Guide How to Kill the Witches of Hemwick in Bloodborne on PS4
Toil and trouble
And now it's time for something a little more tedious. If you've made it this far in PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne you'll have had to off some seriously threatening beasts – but the Witches of Hemwick are more annoying than aggressive. You'll find yourself in a rectangular room with two elevated areas on either side. These...
Guide How to Kill Vicar Amelia in Bloodborne on PS4
Biblical beat down
More tea, Vicar Amelia? Bloodborne's long haired she-devil requires a similar strategy to the Cleric Beast to defeat, and is perhaps one of the easier enemies in the game thus far. Many of her attacks are doled out from the front, so our top tip is to get in amongst her straggly mane and give her a good swipe on the bottom...
Guide How to Escape Bloodborne's Death Dealer Prison in Yahar'gul, Unseen Village
Break free with your Blood Echoes
Bloodborne loves to toy with you like a predator and its prey, and if you get too comfortable, it'll really kick your ass. Case in point: shortly after navigating the Healing Church Workshop, you'll happen upon a couple of Death Dealers. These may have ridiculous names, but the sack wielding nasties are pretty darn...
Guide How to Kill the Blood-Starved Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
You can kill it if it bleeds
Nothing says 'nice and approachable' quite like the name Blood-Starved Beast – but that's because this third Bloodborne boss isn't exactly BFF material. A spindly monster coated with matted fur and dripping with poison, this antagonist's really going to prove a match for your hunting skills. No time to get complacent...
Guide How to Kill Father Gascoigne in Bloodborne on PS4
Hunt him down
Good ol' Gazza. No, we're not referring to alcoholic ex-England soccer star Paul Gascoigne, but hunter Father Gascoigne instead. This is the second boss fight that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and while it's less of a spectacle than the Cleric Beast, it is a bit tougher. There's a Trophy up for grabs if you can beat your rival, so...
Guide How to Kill the Cleric Beast in Bloodborne on PS4
Central Yharnam's biggest pain in the ass
And so it begins: the Cleric Beast is the first major boss that you'll encounter in Bloodborne, and also the protector of a nice Bronze Trophy and the Sword Hunter Badge. Despite its ample size and claustrophobic stomping grounds, however, it is very beatable – well, as long as you have the right strategy...
Guide Bloodborne Beginner's Guide - Tips and Tricks to Get You Started
Help getting up and running in From Software's gothic great
There's a good chance that you're looking at Bloodborne through worried eyes. From Software's latest foray is a critical darling, there's no doubt about that – but despite it being praised as a must-own PlayStation 4 exclusive, the developer has a terrifying track record...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Pickpocketing Tips and Tricks - How to Learn It and Pick Pockets
Peter picked a pocket full of pickled pepper
So you want to be some kind of shady thief or vagabond in Kingdom Come: Deliverance but can't figure out how to pickpocket or do it? Well, you've come to the right place. In this guide we'll go over how to learn pickpocketing, then how to do it. So if you want to turn Henry into a total miscreant...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Combat Tips and Tricks - How to Survive in Battle
En garde
Kingdom Come: Deliverance sticks so steadfastly to its realism that even the simplest of actions can get quite complicated. Then there's combat, which is one of the most difficult features to get to grips with. But get to grips with it you shall – particularly if you pay attention to our guide. We're going to run you through the basics,...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ Beginners Tips and Tricks
How to get started with DBZ brawler
Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the most accessible fighting games we've played in a long time, but that doesn't mean it's a shallow experience. In fact, there are a whole host of intricacies to take into consideration -- especially when you're looking to play on a competitive level -- but what sort of stuff should...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Beginners Tips and Tricks - Everything You Need to Know
A world of adventure
Monster Hunter: World revolves around a fleet of expert hunters as they journey to the new world, seeking the truth about an event known as the Elder Crossing. This is where dragons periodically travel to this new land for an unknown purpose. In many ways, this echoes what's happening to the franchise itself. Since the...
Guide Mass Effect: Andromeda Tips and Tricks for Rookie Pathfinders
Side quests, combat, and co-op tips
The quest to find humanity a new home in an entirely new galaxy is a tough one, and rookie Ryders will likely need all the help that they can get. Mass Effect: Andromeda is a reasonably deep and often complex game; its combat can be quite brutal and its numerous role-playing systems can be difficult to wrap your...
Guide 10 Ghost Recon: Wildlands Tips and Tricks for Rookie Agents
Help for conquering cartels
With Bolivia under the control of druglords, gangsters, and corrupt military factions, it's safe to say that Ghost Recon: Wildlands' South American setting isn't exactly a prime holiday destination. Thankfully, the game doesn't put you in the shoes of a hapless tourist, instead opting to make you the squad leader of a...
Guide Horizon: Zero Dawn Tips and Tricks All Beginner Hunters Should Know
Hints to help you get started
After plenty of build-up, Horizon: Zero Dawn finally releases on the PlayStation 4 this week – and we've put together six tips and tricks that you need to know before you get started with the game. These are spoiler-free suggestions that should help you to get off to the best possible start; recommendations that we...
