Topic: Returnal

oh well. Almost made it now about 10 percent left in the third phase... if i would have had an astronaut figurine..that could've helped me out there.. Now again from the beginning. I'm starting to doubt my skills honestly:) But I go back.

@Tatarimokke You're doing just fine. I died to Phrike a bunch of times too. It's all part of the game

@Tatarimokke if you’re getting within 10% of the final phase, you’re going to do just fine

@Tatarimokke I've read loads of accounts of people really struggling against Phrike but then going on and managing the rest of the game ok. With every death you will get that bit better and work out how to react to the different attacks. If you've got as far as you've got then you only probably need to avoid a few more of it's attacks and you're there. Come on, you can do it!! 😀

Any tips in biome 3 for those flying sentrys or whatever they are?
I'm getting hammered by these things each time

@Voltan @render @Just_2_milky thanks no i won't give up! Exactly the same thing happened third time. I've managed the first and second phase without getting hit then in the third phase he came at me with melee sword attack quite often especially after his health dropped below 50%. Shame i can't heal just once as i didn't find the astronaut again. it would be easier with the figurine

@Tatarimokke after the 1st phase, she does two melee swords in a row. This kept getting me for a while, until I learned to dodge it

@Tatarimokke If I recall correctly, the 3rd phase starts with 2 melee attacks in a row and then it’s always right after he (she?) shoots into the ground and a red ring comes out.
It’s been a while since I played but there’s a very clear pattern to this.

@MatthewJP I found with those that as long as there aren't too many you can quite often just strafe to the side while firing. If you are going to dash then try and dash forward through their attacks rather than backwards as I think that's when they tend to get you. Another thing I used early on before I could get to grips with them was a weapon with void beam as the alt-fire. That thing will just cut through them like a hot knife through butter!

@render thanks I'll give these tips a go. I'm going to start heading straight there rather than 'level up' in 1&2 just to get in some practice on them

@Tatarimokke Oh yeah, my friend, you’re doing really well. Took me several attempts to get to the point you are.
If you get the astronaut during the next run will probably clinch it for you, but otherwise, yeah look out for the charge attack pattern and I think I remember having to dash and jump forward a little at an angle to avoid the swipes and also the double red rings.
You’re almost there!

hahaaaaaaaa!!!! I've done it!!!! Finally!! That was my fourth attempt on him/her and it's over i don't need to meet Phrike again:) I couldn't find the astronaut figurine but luckily just successfully dodged most of his melee attack so i was j fine with one vial
One thing for sure: I couldn't have done it without you guys I really appreciate all help and encouragement you've given to me in the last couple of days! Now it's time to carry on

@Tatarimokke Very nice. That's honestly a very good result. Now you have a whole bunch of new challenges to look forward to

@Tatarimokke Exellent! This game really becomes something special once it clicks with you!

@Tatarimokke Congrats! Enjoy the change of scenery (and enemies!) in biome 2

@Tatarimokke Ah, wonderful! Congrats!
I think that once you’re over that hurdle, things really click for most people.

I love Biome 2. Great setting and atmosphere. A little less challenging, but there are some tough spots too, but I never got stuck to the point of frustration there. Now Biome 3 on the other hand…. 😅

@Tatarimokke well done didn't take you long at all, and to think you were considering quiting a couple of days ago!
Biome 2 is really good, a lot more open landscape. Enjoy your first encounter with the severed...

@Tatarimokke Job well done, knew you could do it. B2 always feels like a breath of fresh air after being stuck in B1 for a while so enjoy the change 😁

@Voltan @Just_2_milky @Th3solution @MatthewJP @render Thanks again guys! I've had a bit of taste of biome 2 and yes it feels more airy with huge spaces. I'm not sure if it's easier or not than the first biome i didn't go that far yesterday. I died quite quickly there but obviously I was out of health after the boss fight and also accidentally I picked up a parasite which turned every healing item into something potentially harmful:) What is that music box good for?