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Eternal Strands

Back Road (2)

Yahtzee Croshaw reviews Eternal Strands, a gear grinder with extraction elements and giant monster fights, comparing it to Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus.

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Yahtzee Croshaw reviews Eternal Strands, a gear grinder with extraction elements and giant monster fights, comparing it to Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The game features a gear-grinding loop with expeditions to open-ended areas to fight monsters and collect materials.
  2. 2
    Players can craft new items and gear using collected materials, with a flexible recipe system that allows for substitutions.
  3. 3
    Giant monster fights are a highlight, described as similar to Shadow of the Colossus but more accessible, requiring players to learn new spells and upgrade them by defeating the monsters in specific ways.
  4. 4
    The game's structure is compared to a Fisher-Price Monster Hunter, offering a more streamlined experience.
  5. 5
    While the first half offers a sense of exploration, the second half can become repetitive with story quests leading back to previously visited areas.
Tips
  • Focus on exploring and collecting materials, as the crafting system is forgiving with substitutions.
  • Engage with the giant monster fights, as they are a key feature and provide new spells and upgrades.
  • Appreciate the game as a solid first effort from a new studio, with potential for more unique titles in the future.

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