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Eternal Strands

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Yahtzee Croshaw reviews Eternal Strands, a gear grinder with extraction elements that borrows heavily from Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus.

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Yahtzee Croshaw reviews Eternal Strands, a gear grinder with extraction elements that borrows heavily from Monster Hunter and Shadow of the Colossus.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The game features a gear-grinding loop where players mount expeditions to open-ended areas to fight monsters, collect crafting materials, and pursue story objectives.
  2. 2
    Combat involves chipping away at enemy health bars, with an elemental damage system that can be exploited, though often simplified by freezing enemies.
  3. 3
    Crafting recipes are unspecific, allowing for substitution of materials, which alleviates the pressure of collecting exact items.
  4. 4
    Giant monster fights are a highlight, described as similar to Shadow of the Colossus but more accessible, requiring players to learn and upgrade specific spells by defeating them in particular ways.
  5. 5
    The game is compared to a simplified, theme park version of Monster Hunter.
  6. 6
    The second half of the game's story quests can become repetitive, often involving returning to previous locations.
Tips
  • Focus on exploring environments and collecting materials broadly, as crafting recipes are flexible.
  • Exploit the elemental damage system, particularly freezing enemies, to simplify combat.
  • Engage with the giant monster fights, as they are a core and well-implemented feature.
  • Appreciate the game as a solid foundation from a new studio, with potential for more unique titles in the future.

The primary reward is learning new spells by defeating giant monsters, which can then be upgraded by repeating the encounters with specific conditions.

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